TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

Giapo

92/100 (8281 ratings)

Quick Bites

Dessert

New Zealand

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

New Zealand

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Lunch

After-hours

Dinner

Broken Waffle Cone

Strawberry and Cream on Handmade Cone

Chocolate ice cream

egg

Raspberry Martini Waffle Cone Berry Toppings

Avocado

Double Cream Hokey Pokey

Ice Cream Cone

Triple Textures of Pistachios Broken Cone

Dark Chocolate

Chocolate Chip Cookie Coconut Ice Cream

Chocolate Cone

Gelato

Eis

Our Ice Cream

Tiramisu

Ice Cream

Hokey Pokey Ice Cream

Gelato

Afghan Cookies

Christchurch Hazelnut

Sourdouçl Donut

Meringue

Ice Cream You

Sit down

New Zealand

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Street Parking

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Mid-range

"Such unique and delicious ice creams, a very special treat! Super awesome that the staff let you try out the flavours before buying! The ice creams ..."

USE HANSID FOR GOLD DISCOUNT

"I randomly found this place while walking on the streets of Auckland and hands down to the BEST ICECREAM I've ever hadddI just wish to travel..."

Saloni Sheth

"Been there last week for the first time. It was a long wait(40 minutes) but all the staff were very friendly. Highly..."

Interdc5

"Lots of new and exciting flavours each time I come here! When there’s no cues, you get inside to try the ice cream fast. Rich, creamy, delicious..."

Lance Young

"Wow! What an ice cream shop Giapo is !! Amazing concept and favours. In small groups the friendly staff allow everyone a taste of the variety of..."

K-A

"Have been here 3 times now and will be back to try more flavours! This place exceeded my expectations, their presentation, flavours and customer..."

Jyoti Singh

"A unique gelato parlour with an array of quirky flavours and contemporary classics which change out semi regularly.Sometimes the wait can..."

Niamh Mulholland

"Oh my lord, 🤳🏼selfie cone @giapokitchen, how many abs did it cost me? In my favourite flavor from Giapo - Kiss 💋 Christchurch..."

Pandadrools

"We had such lovely service from the team at Giapo Fort St today! My friends had graduated and they really went the extra mile for us. Thanks for..."

Ashleigh Harris

"If ever there was a way to indulge a 7 year old it’d be this. I wasn’t unprepared for the price as i understand it’s a luxury experience but I..."

HungryBabesSugarApe

"Posted on Instagram food reviewing account @nourishingmei Date night the other night part 2! Giapo! We went to giapo around 8:30 and..."

Nourishingmei

"It was quite odd that I had never visited Giapo until now as an icecream addict. I heard it was really good but just never had a chance to go. When I..."

ㅇㅇ

"Possibly the most elaborate ice cream experience around. The queue is long and it’s cold, so the dragged out process of where they present the ice..."

Manz

"Awesome ice cream place right in the city, I got the Giapo Buono and it has a very good distinct taste!There is usually a lot of crowds here..."

Luke Rooney

"Had tried a few times at Giapo and loved their combinations, presentation and unique flavors. Long queue sometimes but didn't need to wait for..."

Pig Cat

"A very unique and exciting experience. I've cream flavors and designs are quite extraordinary. Definitely made for sharing as the portions are very..."

Food?

"What to say about Giapo? Firstly, can I say it was the best experience I have ever had in an ice cream shop. Upscale but make it ice cream. The first..."

Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn

"Ice cream heaven,Hands down the best ice cream in Auckland and probably in New Zealand, heck it might be the best ice cream in the world!..."

Darin Joe

"the ice cream tastes amazing. but slightly difficult to eat due to hard chocolate and small tub...."

Jess

"ZGold 20% OFF code: SYSTEMThe ice creams are definitively too sweet but the flavors are awesome! The presentation and tasting process are very..."

SystemDC

"I’ve always wanted to go to Giapo because I’ve seen photos of the ice cream from there and it looks insane! I went after dinner with my bf who..."

Sharon Louie

"An absolutely amazing place to grab a scoop or two. If it's you first time visiting, the staff will usually offer a tour and tell around what is more..."

Andy

"The staffs were great. They take time to satisfy each customer and handle concerns very well. The atmosphere is great too. The downside is the price..."

Minh Thu

"A great experience! The prices are on a higher side but it's worth all the costs. It's great service that tops to the whole experience. Thanks to the..."

Jaee Ajgaonkar

"What a really interesting experience here. Giapo certainly isn't your typical ice cream shop. When we first got here around 9 PM the place was..."

Derik Liebenberg

"Been here a few times and they NEVER disappoint😍 Always a great experience and even brang one of my close friends(her first time) and she LOVED..."

Katrina Fineisaloi

"Abit of a wait but mini chocolates are being served. There is a tasting session for first timer so that they get to try all different flavours in the..."

Jing

"Don’t think this place need any more good words. Everyone loves this place and their ice cream looks so awesome and satisfying. Recommend for..."

FoodiesTable

"The staff are always so welcoming and friendly as well as knowledgeable, always offering samples and information on all the delicious desserts. So..."

Megan

"The Icecream was insanely good! Unlike anything I’ve had before. I couldn’t give it a 5 as the staff were a bit of a let down. Two young girls..."

Nikki Goddard

"If you are looking for an ice cream shop with a wonderfully bespoke and unique experience then this is the place to visit!This place offers..."

Matchstick Reviews

"Absolutely amazing!!! As soon as we walked into the store, we were ask if it was our first time visiting then we were introduced to a few of their..."

💓 K

"Not your usual ice cream store. Giapo brings your ice cream eating experience to the next level.The queue was slightly long, but complimentary..."

Lucy

"The undisputed king of icecream in Auckland.Excellent customer service, free chocolate samples, still and sparkling water and an incredible menu..."

Mashed_Potato

"Such unique dessert experience and the flavours are rich and delicious! Esp. Love the coconut chocolate and the salted caramel bueno flavour A must..."

Lizzie

"This is the best ice cream I have tried in Auckland. The ice cream is absolutely creamy that perfect for whom love cream. Many toppings on the top..."

Mai Maii

"I love their ice creams, every single flavour is so good!!! But their toppings are sometimes too heavy to handle in your mouth, they’re so..."

Vincent Fang

"It is tasty and obviously original! Really enjoyed the ice creams and the experience. It is nice for a “special occasion” ice cream. Staff was..."

Luz !

"We ordered the afghan cookies and the coconut choc chip. Both were AMAZING! 12/10. It was a bit messy to eat though... lets just say that the..."

Grace

"Always make sure to get the afghan and coffee flavoured ice cream 🤤. Both flavours complimented with the waffle cones have great crunchy..."

J Eats

"amazing ice cream here. very popular and you can tell with the size of those lines through the summer too.good to come here if you want an..."

Samuel

"This ice cream changed my life, opened my eyes, enlightened my soul.Miso kumara at the bottom (interesting combination but i found it..."

Grace Su

"If you are in Auckland, this place is a must visit. Their ice-creams are out of the world!! Their flavors are carzy and the ice creams are very..."

Ishita Mundada

"Chocolate CupDelicious rich flavour balanced nicely with the sweetness and tartness of the topping. Service was excellent and..."

Dylan Buckley

"Have been wanting to come here for ages. We got the chocolate ice cream! The customer service was really good - the lady let us try all the..."

Jenny Kim

"The staff are extremely friendly. Their ice cream is a little pricey, but definitely worth it if you’re willing to spend a few dollars extra. Often..."

Shyama

"Fancy ice cream with fabulous over the top decoration. High price reflects on quality and fresh creamy flavour. I miss having them uptown, so much..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"Soo happy Giapo lived up to the hype! The staff were friendly and clearly knew the product as demonstrated through the informative free tasting..."

Siobhan

"Love this place when I feel like a bit of a fancy icecream! There’s always a line here during the summer and I can see why. The staff are lovely..."

Karen

"Very fancy ice cream shop in central Auckland, they serve best quality ice cream with interesting design and presentation. Although the price is on..."

Jim

"My chronic sweet tooth agrees that Giapo is one of my personal top places to go for ice cream 🤤 Although it's quite pricey, its definitely worth..."

Angelique Cagara

"I was quite intrigued and excited to see what this place would be like hearing that it almost always has a queue going outside their parlour. When I..."

Devavrat Bhotica

"If I only comment on the flavour, I would give Giapo a four star. They got some creative on flavour and they keep creat the new seasonal one, not..."

Airan

"If you love rich sweet treats here is where you wanna be!Icecream at its richest! Tasty sweet of all sorts. I love it! The icecreams are..."

Tony Ma

"Last time I had been at Giapo was when it was still on Queens street a couple years back when my parents were visiting from the states. They were..."

Sherrie

"Went here with friends & a friend from Japan.The line was not too bad - they offered water and chocolates while we were waiting.The..."

슬완

"Came for the first time after it reopened on Gore (very belated I know). The experience was totally different, and it was amazing! While we..."

Louise

"Recommended by a friend of mine, I ordered a chocolate evo with an expectation it would be just like how ice cream tastes. Surprisingly, they were..."

Karel Karsten Himawan

"Really cute place with good vibes, line was pretty long though but definitely was well served with a lovely lady offering us chocolate and then..."

The Scarfoodie

"Tastes as good as it looks! Though overtime, i must say, the decorations are becoming less elaborate... Neverthless, my go-to gelato..."

Cecilia

"Giapo is about creativity. Not a great icecream lover personally but couldn't stop drooling at the store. Nicely done space with creative elements..."

Annette S Chirayil

"One must not miss visiting Giapo if you are in Auckland.. Icecreams with numerous flavours and very presentable too.. very crowded but worth..."

Purnima C Nair

"This place is the best!! Like the ice cream is really good and the staff are friendly!! We went during the night so it wasn’t as crowded but..."

Rubab Shah

"OMG. Let’s talk about Giapo. First, it’s like a doctor’s appointment - just fun. They talk to you, find out your desires, your taste..."

Elizabethjansenvanrensb96

"The service is excellent and the ice cream delicious! Be prepared to eat it for the next three meals as it’s a huge serving! I chose the classic..."

Shreeya Jayaraman

"Giapo’s is a MUST DO if you’re in Auckland. Not only the flavours are amazing but they serve the icecream in different options (with hot chips,..."

Madee Forbes

"Real rating: 4.5/5Everything was amazing - the experience was amazing, the flavours were amazing, the staff were awesome. It’s definitely..."

Eunifoodie

"I have never been so excited to have ice cream before!I have been wanting to come back to giapo ever since the wonderful experience I had..."

Grace Huang

"..."

Joyce Xu

"A delicious range of ice creams to choose from which you can thankfully test before deciding which one you want. And dont even get me started on how..."

Luke Ma'a

"Chocolate Evolution:cocoa nibs, choc mouse , Dominican choc on a house made waffle cone lined with milk chocolate. This ice cream @giapokitchen..."

Vaishali Panwar

"The best gelato iv had, definitely the must go place when you come to Auckland. Really like the “Maori potato” flavor. It not only a ice cream..."

Nadia

"Passing by giapo and always see long queue in front of the shop which make us curious.. so Denny Setiawan and I decide to give it a try.. after..."

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

"One of the best icecream place I've crossed in britomart this place' s passion towards icecream is clearly visible with the everyday fresh ice cream..."

FOODLAB.IN

"Absolutely love this place! It’s quite expensive though and the queue took a very long time which wasn’t ideal because it was freezing outside...."

Paris May Ball

"I only got one problem, I can’t rate higher than 5 ⭐️! 🤩 would rate them 10 if I could! This was a great experience after a 2hr walking tour..."

Carlo Enrique

"I tried Giapo Buono and it was damn tasty ! 😋Caramel and hazelnut was a delicious combo ❤️ I would strongly recommend everyone to try this..."

Omkar Shinde

"Time of visit not many flavours to choose from. The picture shows the coconut flavoured ice-cream. Tastes good but the chocolate was too rich. Didnt..."

Maesian

"I haven’t been since the relocation of Giapo to Britomart, however, this is definitely one of the best ice cream places in Auckland! Such..."

Marnie

"Wait in the small quene, worth the wait, you can sample the ice cream before ordering; or order from the window side if you don't need to try first..."

CocoOnFire

"There's Ice cream and then there is Giapo. They say pictures say a thousand words, Giapo is on a whole other level. Mixing and utilising fresh NZ..."

Aneta Chadderton

"Really amazing icecream here. I love how attentive and friendly the servers are and how they allow you to try all the different flavours to find..."

Emma

"The ice cream was quite pricey, but it was a great one time experience. If you like chocolate this is the place for you! I had the hokey pokey. It..."

Ingvild Westby

"Friendliest and most unique ice cream shop on the planet! They have a menu like no other, which changes from time to time (seasonal fruits etc),..."

Jenny Da

"Love this place. Always delicious and a challenge o the taste buds. Def worth taste testing samples before selecting. A bit of a wait at times but if..."

Bex Ellis

"Was dying for some dessert and found that Giapo was a popular place in Auckland for a quick sweet fix. While making my way there, I felt that I was..."

Kennnny

"Without a doubt, I have to say this is the best ice cream parlour I’ve ever been to. I love how our host gave us a wee tour and explained how..."

Yashie L

"Yummmmm yummmm!!! Had this for the first time when I was heavily pregnant and loved it! Staff are super nice! Must try! Will be back with my little..."

S & F And Baby

"One word AMAZING!!! The best ice cream in Auckland! The staff are amazing and make you feel so at home! Thank you for the amazing experience..."

Chris489

"Been here quite a few times.. always recommend to friends who come to Auckland for a trip. Very ambitious and creative. Service..."

Billy Chandraa

"Visiting Giapo’s is one of the top 10 things to do when in Auckland ( so I read) and it is Well worth a visit! The ice cream is very pricy, the..."

Manishka’s Foodie Diary

"Loving this ice cream parlour. not only they served the best ice cream in Auckland,but the presentation of the ice cream was so unique. Pretty..."

Bellyculinary | IG : @bellyculinary

"Love this ice cream shop. Quite pricey but worth it for the aesthetics and instagram lol.You can choose what kind of cone you want and there are..."

Rosanne Choy

"A very polite place . The staff was serving free tasters which gave the idea that yes this place is different. There was a polite lady which was our..."

Aggarwalhemant8111

"a nice little treat after an exam! me and my friends went here and thought it was really boujee but worth the money. the best hokey pokey ice cream i..."

G 💖

"You just cant go wrong with the ice creams here, they are absolutely delicious☺️ As enticing as it looks, it tastes even better. Its an..."

Nikhita Amin

"Best place for a fancy ice cream! Staff are ways very friendly and are happy to let you try different flavours before purchasing. Always have some..."

Courtney

"This place is amazingggg! Suggested by a friend, we decided to visit it on a wednesday evening. From outside it looked like a small ice cream shop,..."

Shweta Khurmi

"One of the best and creative ice cream shops in New Zealand I reckon. Friendly staff and you get what you pay for! Some said it is over priced but to..."

Sarah Sara

"The best ice cream you can find in town with lots of inventive flavours available. The service is great, with staff being very friendly and..."

Emily Gossen

"It's good how they give you a few testers before buying, prices are a lil steep but the quality of service and product itself is great. Been here a..."

Manoj Patel

"Am a huge fan of Giapo as their unique and crazy flavours definitely cure my sweet tooth cravings. The price can seem unreasonable at first but after..."

Froyo🍦

"Had to wait in line to get our ice cream but it was definitely an experience. Got offered chocolates while waiting and someone took time for us all..."

Auckland Foodie

"Beautiful looking delicious ice creams.An absolute delight to the taste buds😋😋😋Custom-made and plenty time and assistance from the staff to..."

Swati Loomba

"Amazing service! Lovely atmosphere and yummy ice cream! You won’t be disappointed in the quality of hospitality and dessert! Best place to chill..."

Dewi Yuli

"In the mood for indulgence, this is sweet tooth heaven. The flavours a so rich & creamy. Giapo has turned something mundane like eating ice cream..."

Miura Elikana

"Second time eating here as I had to come back and try other flavours! I ordered the avocado and sweet soy gravy and it was delicious! Sweet, salty..."

Hannah.milne11

"Not only unique flavours and innovative designs but fantastic service. This is truly a one of a kind place. Highly recommended and thoroughly..."

Nikki Rowan

"This newly opened Giapo by Britomart takes you to an entirely new level of ice cream goodness.It feels so flash and they really give you a..."

I_like_pickles

"I always wanted to visit this place finally i had the chance to do it let me start my review with the owner of this place he is so welcoming and..."

Rita Senekjian

"Amazing service and impeccable ice creams. The vegan menu was outstanding and my coconut choc chip ice cream was delicious and so beautiful. So..."

Saba Bowden

"Awesome service, they brought around samples of ice cream and biscuits, glasses of water and wipes! Ice creams were gorgeous, great flavours and..."

Janay Tahlia Casas

"Hands down one of the best ice cream dessert experiences I have ever had. Was just in Auckland for a holiday, and this was one of the highlights for..."

Danimurphy23

"Best ice-cream in the world! Amazing experience. The creations and the taste of the ice cream are magnificent. A must go in Auckland and for dessert..."

Mmm

"The staff was so friendly. Actually I just have 9.4 dollars cash coins it was not enough for double flavors and the staffs helped me use the normal..."

Debbie95.yan

"Giapo has always sold fantastic ice cream but their new store also adds outstanding service. This is a whole experience. Each group gets a kind of..."

Eeram

"Looks can be deceiving.. I forgot what they called it but it tasted like fererro Roche married Smores and gave birth to this 😍 super pricey but..."

Ms. Piggy Loves Food

"Great customer service. Friendly and patient staff while we decide what ice cream flavour to order. Awesome designs and gelato flavours. Highly..."

NZ C

"I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! Ice cream + theatre, what's not to love!!? Giapo delivers on both quality of food and concept. The ice cream is smooth,..."

Amy

"One of the best ice cream parlour you will find in this world. The presentation of the ice creams served is just outstanding. They work hard wven on..."

Manan Chotmarada

"Expensive but delicious, struggled to finish the doughnut ice cream as it was so huge. Have to try it at least once. The high end boutique approach..."

Kai

"Giapo don't just serve you ice cream. They give you an experience of the amazing world of creativity & indulgence. Their chefs make the humble ice..."

Abdul Wahid Awan

"As an ice cream lover, this was absolutely heaven on earth!! This was not your average ice cream shop... we were taken on an adventure from the..."

Geeny Moon

"I am a chocoholic& a super sweet tooth! Popped in Giapo last night since I craved an ice cream after dinner. It was sweet, creamy, and the nice..."

Jade0289

"although i choose the green tea,but my best love for kiss kiss^-^dark chocolate soooooooo nice～sever always give u lots of taste～love..."

Rico Shao

"One of my favourite desert places in town I love getting the pani puri because it gives yo a good selection of ice cream and is easy to eat the place..."

Aman

"Innovative, creative and very delicious ice creams. Tried their Kiwifruit and Lemon and they’re both refreshing and well-presented. Love these 2..."

888bing888

"Well. What can I say? Super good service. Ice cream is more than amazing. The store is a bit small but if doesn’t stop customers from coming. I..."

Quinn Mai

"I am not an ice cream lover but randomly thought to check out this parlor for macrons . When i entered the shop i found that there are only..."

Vivek

"Very delicious. Though price was a bit higher than expected, and there wasn’t as much ice cream flavours to choose from. The most popular flavour..."

Kwin Dela Torre

"The ice cream here is in the pricier side, but it's definitely worth a try. Friendly staff, awesome flavours. Will definitely visit again. Sowmya..."

Rahul Bannai

"The queues outside this ice cream store should be an indication of how good it is! I was certainly not disappointed at all. You will see the lines..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"These guys are simply the best. I have been here countless times and each time I fall more in love. Their recent move to Gore street has seen a total..."

Alice S

"Expensive yes. Worth it? YES. They gave out tasters whilst we were waiting in line. They were all delicious. It was a hard decision after all the..."

Crumpet King

"Love this place! The new location has improved the store and I'm loving their come designs! The gelato is always delicious and they hand out the..."

Angela

"One of the best thing you can find in Auckland! Auckland worth a visit because of this ice cream (hahhahaha, I am overrated?) Nopeeee the taste is..."

Tika Tiki Taka

"MMMMM I wish I could record my genuine WOW damnit this is amazing eyes! Ñ omg it’s edamame beans topping to my kiwi and coriander sorbet on top of..."

Hope

"A bit cold outside waiting. Wouldn’t recommend staying with your ice creams inside as it gets very busy and you might get knocked over. All in all..."

Karen Faulkner

"Awesome experience at the new store. I much prefer it to the old one due to the extra space. I like that you get to test the flavours before you make..."

Brooke

"GIAPO. The best ice cream in New Zealand.Here are five reasons why I love GIAPO (and why you should try their ice..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Ambience is nice but always crowded though due to their popularity. Service is excellent, we were served by a lady who was very friendly and..."

Jeffie

"Delicious ice cream really pushing the boundaries on taste, design and texture. When you walk in, a consultant will talk you through the menu..."

Holly Swallow

"Gorgeous selection of desserts, with some classic flavours and also some weird and wacky (but amazingly good) concoctions! Absolutely in love with..."

Winnie Chauchau

"first of all, I love icecream, it is one of my favourite foods in this world. This place serves the most aesthetic gelato decorations ever and..."

Cathy Fan

"After hearing about giapo for the past few years, I finally visited their new location. I fully understand the hype now, with the free samples being..."

Sophie

" This is a must try. They let you taste free samples so you can figure out what you like. They are artists. They create your dessert..."

Daniel

"Exceptional service. From the moment we walked in the staff were super friendly and helpful. We were told how the menu worked and given some samples..."

Justine Barnett

"Very yummy and filling, although a bit too sweet for me. Good for when you're craving ice cream and want to treat yourself. I recommend asking for..."

Gracia

"This was so delicious. The staff were so helpful picking the best flavours and cones. Even on a rainy night it was worth it. I can't wait to go..."

Jammie-Lea Wilson

"Best Gelato in Town. Proud Aucklander here. They got unique design and authentic flavour. I've been here for like 7-8 times already. :)..."

EAT Girl 👑

"Been here a few times and service has always been top notch. Giapo seems to always be busy with people queuing out the door but staff don't look too..."

Ming

"Absolutely delicious ice cream, although it is sooooo rich, share with a friend! Also if you love all that is good and pure, get a vegan donut on top..."

Mary Vegan Poppins

"Not my jam. But that's just me personally... I'm not too crazy for sweets but this stuff is good so I definitely recommend for a special treat. Staff..."

Manu

"Read a lot about Giapo since I moved in at Auckland and since always wanted to visit. Finally, this afternoon, grabbed a friend and made a visit. And..."

Aayushi Kothari

"This is my favourite ice-cream shop in Auckland. I thought it was closed, but the shop reopened at Gore St. The new shop was clean and crowded. you..."

Alex

"I love how they take time into the details of every ice cream that they serve to give people the best insta worthy photo. Although they provide you..."

Clairine Baharrizki

"The ice cream here is pricy but it's is worth it. The avocado one tastes funny but then it's avocado. You can't really go wrong with any of the..."

Dxlche

"This ice cream place is on the pricier side but it has a different concept and definitely worth trying. I tried their chocolate waffle cone since I..."

Wapatino

"I'll try to add something special to these reviews but I don't know if that's possible after so many great ones already.Giapo blew us away,..."

The Cheesy Ravioli

"I visited this place last week with my girlfriend to check out the 'much talked about" ice-creams, and I was bowled over by this place. I am not much..."

Gurudatta Vishwasrao

"Their flavours are so unique and sometimes questionable combinations but they are always incredible. Only go if you are not in a rush to get anywhere..."

Veronica Te

"Amazing ice cream and flavour choices. Great place to go in britomart for a quick sweet fix after dinner. Staff are friendly and the environment is..."

Jessica Thomson

"I love this place. A bit on the pricier side for gelato, but they are so creative with their ice creams it's worth the price. They also taste really..."

Sid

"Went here for an ice cream I had a cone with double chocolate ice cream it was next level great,almost the best ice cream I ever had tried 2-3..."

Heidi M

"Love love love the new space Giapo has taken over in gore st ! This place is definitely a go to when in town for dessert ! Still as delicious and it..."

Sarah Leakey

"Love Giapo ❤️❤️❤️ very innovative ice cream store, a must visit if you are visiting New Zealand, the flavours change and although a..."

Tt_akl

"So so good. Very good service from the staff too who were very patient with letting customers try flavours and explaining what each were and offering..."

G

"I was so excited to check out their new location in Britomart! A lot more roomy, with more places for people to sit and enjoy their gelato. Their..."

Anna Wei

"Very belated review. First time I visited after 6-7 years, the store has changed a lot since it was first on Queen street! (In a positive way)..."

Amy Peng

"THE BEST ICE CREAM I HAVE EVER TASTED - GIAPO AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND The Ice Cream served at Giapo is truly awesome. Giapo's..."

Vikram Karve

"Visited the Queen Street store. Nice little treat on cheat day. Chose the Siamu Popo (Samoan Caramel) vegan option, came dunked in choc sauce, rice..."

Chomnomnom

"Giapo est un excellent resturanté pour le dessert, la glace est servie rapidement. Mon hôte Sandy a été utile et bien informé et m'a offert..."

Dean

"This review of mine is from my last 2 visits to the new outlate at Gore st.Giapo is a craze even the ice creams here are grand in taste and in..."

Suchandra Saha

"Came here after a lovely Britomart Dinner at Amano. Loving the new setup.Managed to meet the Owner and the Chef, such an inviting..."

Coz I Can

"“Best ice cream experience in Auckland - dairy free too!”There is the best place to get a fancy ice cream experience. What I liked most..."

Elaine Bozza

"I've been here 2 times now (once when it was on queenstreet and back again when it relocated to britomart) ~ The lines are also quite big here (due..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"Best ice cream in Auckland! Great concepts flavours and presentation. I really enjoyed when GIAPO was on queen street had a better vibe and easier to..."

Claude VanDamm

"Such a treat going here, never disappointed with their unique creations, this was Nutella inside with a chocolate shell coated in a gold edible spray..."

Nikita Rowe Walker

"This 5/5 is for the best customer service I have ever received. So I came in on Tuesday with a friend, and I ordered the Manukua Honey Smoked Peanut..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"It's not just an ice cream shop, it's an experience. Like the new shop at britomart so spacious. Ice creams as usual excellent and worth the money...."

Maz S

"The best place for ice cream in Auckland! 100% recommend! Service is great. Every flavour is delicious but I can never look past the afghan ice..."

Natalie Bell

"The menu is great, the wait time is bit more than expected, but it's worth. The taste is awesome, and I think each time I visit this place, I can..."

Ankur Mishra

"Not on britomart anymore, but in a bigger store. Pros:Holy shit great ice cream. Friend got the avocado and I got the vegan coconut..."

Rose

"I. LOVE. GIAPO!!!! I had a mini heart attack when I found out they were closing the Queen St store, BUT SIGHED WITH RELIEF WHEN I READ THEY WERE..."

Oksana Zhang

"Such an amazing experience everytime you go to Giapo, you get the background story and get to try the most popular flavors and any others you want...."

Tips

"Giapo is fantastic, but if you stick with boring chocolate you're doing it wrong. The Tiramisu, Apple Tart Tatin, Afghan, and Hokey Pokey are all..."

Yort

"Their gelatos though, so rich in texture. With that orgasmic feel of flavour when you're eating it soooool good. Only been here once last year and..."

Tavita Milford

"Taste good. But not very ordered, too crowded, menu not well-classified. The visitors and first time goers may be confused by how they make..."

Tanz

"When me and my partner walked past this place to try it out. The line was out the door and onto the pavement. We were so excited to try it and was..."

Michelle S

"If you're in Auckland, this is a must-go place!! Really unique ice cream flavours and you won't leave hungry. I had the strawberry and cream, and it..."

Daisy Smith

"Customer service is excellent, they're all very friendly and allow u to try the flavours u want. The ice cream was a little too sweet for..."

Danena Wu

"The best place in Auckland for ice cream. Their specialty is that they serve you handcrafted ice creams. Seeing the way they do the preparations..."

Arushi Thapar

"Always a line way out the door, no matter if it's midday or late at night. Winter or summer. This is a must try place if your in the Auckland CBD...."

Jessica

"I was afraid, cause i've never been here and i couldn't see the flavours, but the cashier was so kind and she explain us everything, first asking if..."

Camila Andrea Torres Barros

"If you've never been to Giapo you really need to visit. It's a tiny shop on Queen St but everything about what they do is fantastic right from the..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"It was my first visit to the new shop on Gore Street. I wasn't sure what I was expecting but it sure wasn't like the Queen street shop.You..."

Benedict Uy

"yorkshire pudding is my favourite. crumchy and comforting. Graham cookies too hard to bite. toasted hazelnuts always the best toppings for sweet..."

Poppingcandy

"Great ice cream and service but a little bit overpriced in my opinion. Would love to come in here again and try more flavours. I ordered the..."

Eggster Eats

"I don't even think I need to write anything, just look at the pictures and decide for yourself if this is not the most amazing decadent gelato in..."

EATINGUPAKL On Instagram

"What should I say hmmm best ice cream in Auckland? It's more than that- not just the great fresh favours but also the brilliant service and artistic..."

Christian

"What have I been missing out on! First time trying Giapo and it wont be the last. The experience alone upon entering was amazing. The server was..."

Denz

"Apart from the long lines... Love this place! Guttered I didn't get a chance to try their donut ice cream though as it was only on offer for 3 days....."

Couple Of Cheap Westies

"These ice creams are worth waiting in the cues for. Hands down the best gelato in Auckland! Love the authentic flavours and skilful decoration. Could..."

Eden Wood

"This is kind of boutique ice cream parlour with some delicious flavours and combinations.Size is massive and 2 people can easily share.They..."

Vikram.vij

"Giapo is a work of art and a great sensory experience if you’re in Auckland city. Upon arrival, we got to sample some hot chocolate (basically just..."

Caroline Barrett

"It's taste so good! And usually can't decide to taste which favor of the ice cream! And it's too big to one person eat, good to share with..."

Spencer Zhan

"When I first went to Giapo, I tried Giapo Buono and absolutely loved it! Caramel & hazlenut pralines ice cream coated with amaretti biscuits, torched..."

Chelsea

"I've never met anybody who hasn't enjoyed Giapo, and it's not difficult to see why. Delectable gelatos, novel concept, and absolutely fantastic..."

Cheapster

"These ice creams are the best I've had in NZ. Many flavours to choose from, and really good quality ingredients. A bit pricey, but well worth..."

Imperius Malekith

"The best artisan gelato ever exist. The place where i never regret wasting my calories. Handmade gelato with the best flavors! They literally make..."

Fransisca Fiona

"this is not an ice-cream... this is an event!awesome and authentic gelato place where you get to try as many flavors as you like and you..."

Max Freemynd

"This place is amazing. If you have a big sweet tooth I would definitely recommend them. I found that the KISS was too sweet but still amazing. The..."

Chloe Jones

"Another to stop and have it place in Auckland, very well located on the most happening queen street serving one ice creams in the most amazing..."

Chef Sarvadaman Varshney

"I went with a bunch of friends on friday night. It was freezing cold but it was still packed. We waited in the queue for about 10 mins but once..."

Lisa Pearson

"Really like this place, so different with their decorative cones, and the odd toppings that perfectly fight the gelato choice! Just such a small shop..."

Daly

"Went here the day after I arrived at Auckland. I loved the fact that they actually interact with you so you'll find the one you really like. I didnt..."

Ellynn

"This is place is honestly amazing! It's so artistic! Their ice cream is a cross between art and gastronomy 👍 I normally get the Giapo buono but I..."

Jessica Li

"Love coming here with friends, lots of choices, really super friendly staff and the Gelato tastes great. Place is always packed and it's completely..."

Ryan Wong

"Honestly the BEST GELATO I have tasted! Definately 5 stars for the overall experience. Went here for the first time with some friends and..."

Jeanelle Isidro

"Is a super cool creative place where you can customise your food however I'm not convinced that the actual ice cream was worth the price. It has..."

Samantha Brown

"After 9 days on a cruise ship, we desperately ventured out to find a change in cuisine and this was possibly the best choice we made!. Wendy’s..."

Ningjaeats

"The best ice cream I have ever tasted! It was worth the line and the crowd inside the gelato shop. I ordered 'Christchurch Hazelnut' and it tasted..."

Miss Terry Foodie

"Pretty pricy but quite worth it. I'm lactose intolerant, therefore, it is quite difficult for me to have desserts in large quantities especially..."

M

"Went to Giapo last night and it was an amazing experience. I had seen the prices before I went there and had thought that the ice creams with the..."

Jess Kingi

"🍨Ice cream • Gelato • Sorbet🍨🍓🍋🍑🌿Auckland famous "fashionable and artistic" gelato shop😊 Located just by the..."

Mariko Sakurai

"So expensive ! Yet so good I don't think I would go back here regularly but I def recommend ! I had the chocolate hazelnut but cup with hazelnut..."

Michelle

"Best ice-cream I've ever had.. tops every ice cream ice ever tried.. Christchurch hazelnut is the best seller but with the cone.. even though I had..."

Shehan Irundika

"The long queue might be due to the endless tasting of the mysterious flavoured ice creams. Most staffs were bright and active, the service was not..."

Lisa Kim

"It was the best ice cream I've ever tried. That place is always crowded and busy whatever the time is. But it definitely worth to stay a bit in the..."

Alina Mansuevna

"GIAPO wow! amazing great place nice and friendly and so helpful always had a big smile great flavours amazing presentation all around great vibes..."

Amanda Vera-lee Sanson

"Wow! My first time visiting was fantastic! The girl who served me was very helpful and gave us a couple of tasters before we decided on the vegan..."

Veganista

"Reading reviews the hilarious thing that strikes me is how everyone complains how expensive Giapo is ($10 a scoop) yet just round the corner Hula Cat..."

Wildpantry

"I went here after a dinner date and the ice cream was amazing I got a coconut ice cream in the cup as I didn't think I could eat a whole cone. All in..."

Aroha Kay

"Feeling it's amazing at the first taste. But, really too sweet!!! Can't image the how much sugar I will take in after having one scoop. Anyway, nice..."

Wang Xiaorui

"The first time to visit there was around 4 years ago, it's a free single scoop from Mr. Dotcom's sweet treatment. Today I visited there again and..."

Michelle Hwang

"ive tried a few flavours (a sorbet-y one and another i dont remember; this was a few years ago, ok… i have a bad memory) but i return for the..."

K

"I can't even describe how insane this gelato was. Nothing I've ever had has compared to it! I ordered a deluxe chocolate cone with 2 scoops. The..."

Simmo

"Love it here! When you walk in you are always greeted by such lovely staff & allowed to sample the flavours before you buy. Having a few delicious..."

S.M

"I'm not exactly the person you'd go to for ice cream advice, but I'm reviewing the place anyway. They've got good ice cream is all I can say. Thought..."

Grubking

"Paid a visit to this outlet located at Queen Street. Beautiful decor. Wonderful ambience but the crowd was huge. Did not get a place to sit...."

Sourav Saha

"I highly recommend this place to Ice-cream lovers. Instead of saying Hand-made ice-creams "Hand Crafted" ice-creams will be an Apt word for..."

Malapati36

"Not your ordinary ice cream... Uniquely well presented ice cream and an instagram worthy... Love the flavours as well... Highly recommended......"

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"I decided to brave the crowds for Giapo to see for myself what all the fuss was about. Overall a good experience, very friendly staff and amazing ice..."

Fleur Cerecke

"A trip to this place is a meal within itself; especially if you have two scoops. Whilst the ice cream flavours are to die for, the wow factor comes..."

Jessica Donovan

"After seeing many photos on Instagram I had to try this place for myself! There was about a 15-20minute wait inline, but they would come out with..."

Shell

"I always have a great experience with Giapo. They make each visit personalised and have staff that are so lovely and attentive, getting you to try..."

Sophia O-W

"Giapo is creative, beautiful and unique. By bringing together flavours from every corners of NZ, Giapo propels ice-creams to the next level. You are..."

Linh 💛

"One of the most popular ice cream shops in Auckland. You can see lots of fancy cones when u walk in this store. The staff make amazing ice cream...."

Flora

"I scream for an ice cream. A must visit place for ice cream lovers like me. Not only you will get mouth watering flavours, you will also be..."

Preal Gandhi

"My absolute favourite place to get dessert, just when I think I'm done with giapo I want it again, if you're a chocolate fan I highly recommend the..."

Rhegan Smith

"One of the best..or probably the best boutique ice cream parlor in Auckland. I come here once a month and invariably every time there are new flavors..."

Hemant Kaushal

"Experience consuming gelato in a different way. It won't only satisfy your taste bud but also your eyes as well. Very well presented. Price worthy..."

Joselle Anne Jurilla

"Unbeatable. After traveling the nation and some of the world, looking for the best ice-cream; eating a new flavour and looking for a new outlet each..."

Glenn Anthony'Michael Rangitakaroa McConnell

"We've been wanting to try Giapo for ages now, so with only a few weeks left in Auckland we thought we'd venture here after lunch nearby. The service..."

Sam Papworth

"I Love this place! Always new and exciting flavours to try. Excellent service. Attention to detail in everything. Best gelato in Auckland...."

James T. Raukete

"An awesome ice cream parlour visited with my friends on Queen Street. It seems to be an icon of its own. Though a very small place, yet an unique..."

Prosenjit Chatterjee

"Some local friends were quite insistent that I visit this premier ice-cream parlour. It was an ice-cream experience like no other. We were given a..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I've been frequenting Giapo since its early days. I never leave this place disappointed. It's staff remain friendly and efficient and the gelato is..."

Ash

"You might feel a little bit shocked about the prices, but its definitely delicious.Giapo has a small but tasty variety of ice creams. Once..."

Diogo Reck

"Just crossing by the CBD street, I saw a huge crowd strangled at a small counter. And I couldn't stop myself stepping in it. One of the staff member,..."

Sunakshi Chaudhary

"Fast and friendly service as soon as you walk in the door! Found the size of the place plus the busyness a little over whelming. I liked how they..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"I really do enjoy this place but it is super pricy it is nice to try once but I wouldn't go back it's just really pretty but other than that, that's..."

Judy Chhy

"What can I sayIt's very pricey but the moment you take your first mouthful your wallet won't regret Very exciting flavours- found an..."

Thegreeats

"Always a pleasure! Never here often enough, worth the wait; and the flavours always remind me of why its worth the drive😊😊 love the use of..."

Hanan

"I really like how they advertise their ice cream by the taste instead of how it looks like. This place never lets me down. I highly recommend this..."

Liaxo

"Oh dear god! My daughter and I went for dessert last night and it was the perfect choice. So decadent! The girl that served us was wonderful! I can't..."

Saffron Clark

"This ice-cream parlour is a hidden gem amongst the busy main strip in the heart of the city. Although this place isn't huge, the flavour selection on..."

HJ

"Look, I could tell you all about the amazing flavours I have eaten here (Afghan Cookies, Chocolate Evolution, etc), but save the time and head there..."

Lyle

"It's an ice cream parlour with a point of difference isn't it. The mini induction to the delights that await. The array of cleverly decorated cones...."

Sungsam7

"Giapo is one of my favourite experiences in Auckland. Something distinctive is how they don't let you see the ice creams so instead, they give you..."

Cecilia Paredes

"By far the best ice cream I've ever had. The staff is so friendly and the service is impeccable. I got offered some water while I waited for my ice..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"I love Giapo! I can't miss it when I'm in town! My favourite is the giapo benuo, followed by afghan and chch hazlenut! so yummy and delish! hits the..."

Stef

"Had their ice cream yesterday for the first time with my wife. Customer service was very very good. Awesome taste and lookings. Did not try deluxe..."

Polash Shariful Hasan

"Dont waste your money on the deluxe versions!! The chocolate cup was too much after the ice cream, i barely ate half. The staff make the regular..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Legendary! They have a menu of ice creams which Keeps getting reinvented with limited time specials. An experience worth every cent spent. Their..."

Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria

"The best ice cream shop over the country!With creative style and flavours, this ice cream will take you to another world..."

IMoha89

"Giapo needs to be tried more than once! On my first visit I felt confused because i didn't know what I was getting until I got it other..."

Patsy McIntosh

"Wow wow wow! The worlds most fanciest and delicious gelato sold here! The staff have the patience of a saint and memory of an elephant, describing..."

Emily Devine

"As we are approaching the season of summer, I believe Giapo is a 'must visit' spot for all ice cream lovers out there! Indeed the prices are quite..."

Mat

"Had Giapo Bueno and Christchurch Hazelnut. Gelato was really good. Toppings were very creative and tasted very good. Was not overly sweet. Service..."

A_2d_k

"It may take some time to read the two hundred plus reviews on giapo ...but it only took us a few minutes to demolish this yummy morsel..(see..."

®-®-©hin....

"Took a break from Diwali Festival and tried Tiramisu and double flavour of peanut slab & macadamia and avocado flavour. LOVED THE avocado ice cream,..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"Without fail, a queue of people is consistently lined up in front of Giapo at any time of the day but Giapo does make this experience a comfortable..."

Kellie Lee

"Amazing place for gourmet icecream!! You choose your icecream flavour and then the staff decorate it for you and it becomes a dessert masterpiece!..."

KJ Eats

"Lived up to the hype! Would recommend the Christchurch hazelnut and Tiramisu for first timers who are undecided and torn on what to get. It is quite..."

Mnie579

"If you crave really good ice cream, Giapo is the place to go. This place provides the best ice cream you can ever get. Their ice creams are made..."

Marggie Pascua

"Finally, after years of drooling over so many pictures on Instagram, I went to Giapo! It was about time! We came here after dinner one night, and it..."

Gemma

"best customer service nice friendly staff and best ice-cream ever!! totally would love to come back this prices are a bit high than usual but totally..."

Rose

"This place is the best. When it comes to gelato there is no equal. Made fresh every day from the very best ingredients available. Made with passion..."

Paul Evans

"Giapo is to Auckland what Honeydukes is to Hogsmeade - watching a gelato masterpiece being conjured in front of my very eyes is a mesmerising and..."

Ashlee Adams

"I wonder if this is just nostalgia speaking, but each time I have visited Giapo recently I've found myself wishing for the old Giapo to return..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Undoubtedly the most coveted ice-cream in Auckland, Giapo is THEE place to go for a ‘treat yourself’ kind of dessert. The staff are passionate..."

Helena Chen

"I love love love this place. Have been many times since they first opened and it has only gotten better!Auckland really needs more places like..."

Miss Kiki

"Literally one of the BEST icecream i have ever had!!! Even though the wait can be a bit long but its definitely worth it! We were offered to..."

Liana Li

"This place is a tourist attracting. I can't deny they offer one of the best gelatos I've tried. They are creative and and they keep coming up with..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Amazing place for delicious ice creams. I love it... Would definitely suggest to give it a try. It's worth.Though this place is always busy..."

Marlene

"Giapo... WOW! This place is next level... definitely set aside at least half an hour to go in and enjoy the experience. It's so much more than just..."

Stephanie Tidey

"The staff are friendly because it's our first time there they explained to us how they will make the garnish for the ice cream and they let us tasted..."

Chay P Rosales

"One of my favorite places on earth, always busy and full of people. Wowed by the efforts that they put in to decorate ice creams. Loved the tiramisu..."

LuciferTSN

"Honestly best icecream! Flavours that seem a bit weird are perfectly executed! I tried avocado today. The girls are super friendly and prepare the..."

Ana Em VP

"I honestly can not rave about this place enough! The whole concept is simply amazing. No matter how many flavours I try I still keep going for the..."

Simone Halstead

"Giapo is simply an Auckland institution. Famous for it's delicious Gelato and in addition the wonderfully designed little frozen masterpieces. But..."

Josh Law

"Very nice ice cream place in the CBD. It is a very small place; busy and crowded. Unique selling method, wherein ice creams are placed behind the..."

#1

"Visiting this place for the last three years plus... One of the best gelatos in town... Consistency and innovative... Tiramisu is the best though....."

Kiran Kanchan

"Their ice creams are creative. Their staff will decorate the ice cream for you. It's not just about eating ice cream . It's a experience of watching..."

Zoe Huang

"Very nice ice cream. Patient and helpful staff. It had a long line, but s man was offering flakes and water to waiting people, which was so nice. The..."

Lily

"Giapo is a must do when in auckland! You can tell its a well heard of place amd almost like a tourist attraction! The que is constantly big! I went..."

Stacey Jane Rainbow

"Having tried gelato in many parts of the world. Giapo really is my favorite. I haven't found any in Italy that is up to their standard. Taste and..."

Miss2thfairy

"Everytime I walk past this place there's always a huge crowd. Decided to try and yes the way the staff make those Gelatos is an art. We tried few..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Made a rookie mistake and forgot to leave room for dessert, so it was a struggle to finish this delectable concoction. An avocado ice cream in a cone..."

Auckland Foodie

"Loved my ice cream..... we went there after a show at the civic on saturday..... could not believe the line that was behind us.... but will..."

Tam Justine Brand

"Will never be tired to stop by and get amazing ice creams from that place. Considering the quality of their delicious ice cream the price is really..."

Ines

"Just recently went back in here after mooonths! A lotta changes including the new range of flavours, although its still on the pricey end, their..."

FoodieOodie95

"There is just no place like Giapo. The craft, creativity and focus on experience is second to none in the category. Giapo contributes to the new..."

Lara Custance

"Always busy. Always good. A tonne of varieties to choose from a really nice way to cap off a date night with the lady or enjoy a summer stroll down..."

Vincent Warner

"I always heard a lot of my friends talking about Giapo so I decided to try it one day. Although I couldn't see what the ice cream looked like the..."

Mari Flores

"Fantastic place! Amazing ice cream, I loved being able to test each flavour based just on taste and not appearance. Presentation of my picked choice..."

Michaela Da Silva

"They don't serve gelato, but the serve a fantasy along with gelato. Never been to any such place in my life a dream land of gelato. Pretty ladies..."

Miara

"Such a lovely experience to come here. From the perfect ice cream right down to the amazing customer service, Giapo is a must visit dessert place!..."

Rebecca

"I absolutely love giapo! Quality ice cream that is to die for. The presentation with the toppings on every ice cream they make is so good and tastes..."

Lenka Veza

"This ice cream is next level. Nothing like I've ever tasted before. Amazing flavours and presentation. I like how you can try multiple flavours..."

Samantha

"Absolute deliciousness!!!! On a serious note this ice cream parlor is outstanding for their unique complimenting flavours on offer, had the dense..."

Nik Sio

"Giapo is the place to go for ice cream. Elite is the word that comes to mind when I think of Giapo. The flavors are ever changing which is quite..."

Monique Porteous

"Holy mother, put this place on your bucket list people cause it's as close to perfection as its gonna get. The service is out of this world, free..."

Laura Ransome

"Everytime I walk pass this place, it's always super busy!! but today (Sat around 1pm) there was no line so I gave it a try ;)The service..."

Tanz

"Love love love this place. The gilato is amazing and they are always coming up with new and amazing flavors. My only gripe is that it is in town..."

Maria Foy

"Absolute BEST gelato I have ever had! And that is even comparing gelato I've had before I became vegan! I can't believe they can make vegan flavor..."

Alanna Chloe Grossman

"Visited tonight, was a bit of a queue out the door but defo worth the wait, the staff are lovely & let you try flavours & tell you about them which..."

Sarah S

"BEST ICE CREAM EVER. Tonight's decision to get ice cream after a work event was the best decision of my life. The line was out the door though!..."

Sheena

"Quality ice cream, very indulgent and rich. Always busy so come here expecting a bit of a wait. Lots of classic flavours like hokey pokey as well as..."

Ryan

"Giapo is amazing!! But make sure you head here early to not be disappointed when flavours sell out! Giapo Bono is served uber pretty with toasted..."

Paris

"Truly the best Ice cream place in town along with being the most delicious ice cream I have ever tasted and constantly always make the effort to..."

Laura Caddick

"Hands down the best ice cream place around! It's a tourist attraction in its own right. Every ice cream has been artfully created to be so beautiful..."

Anna Harding

"Finally got round to trying Giapo and understand why there's always a queue! Amazing - despite being busy, service was amazing and the staff..."

Emily Pavey

"The best ice cream and brilliant service! Honestly the best indulgence, my only complaint is it's often busy so you may have to wait a little to get..."

Victoria

"The lively engaging and customer focused Â staff member Â of Giapo we were so fortunate to meet at the Gelateria - and she is from Sicily...."

Kevin Yong

"Best gelato ever. I had the Giapo Buono which the person working there recommended and it definitely lived up to its expectation. They decorate each..."

Fanta

"The best gelato place ever! Was close to my school, so hihihihi yeah when i'm feeling down and blue........ Giapo's gonna help me through..."

Kristi Tansilia

"This is one of the most famous ice cream on the city. The ice creams here are in general very rich in flavour and really fancy. The service is really..."

Eduardo Dias

"Whenever I have a gelato craving, I go to Giapo because my gelato tastes evolved and currently involve artsy styling (as taught by them). Nothing..."

Jaya

"Absolutely wonderful! A tad pricey but perfect for deserts to share. Love the unique flavours and presentation that they put into their gelato..."

Pamela Chia

"Giapo defiantly has NEw Zealand's best gelato was a regular back in my Uni days when the shop was purple, but I make the occasional visit whenever in..."

Dessert Lover

"My first experience there was wonderful! Although there was a massive queue on the Friday night, a staff kept coming to offer us water and samples,..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Yes, my friends were correct. The gelato here is the best! I've eaten gelato in Italy and Giapo's is truly on par. The actual..."

Andrew @anjeats

"What a fantastic way to end dinner, We shared 2 cups, cup 1 had Afghan cookies and Hokey Pokey and our 2nd cup had Christchurch Hazelnut and Giapo..."

Vitale Eti

"The gelato in Italy has nothing on Giapo! From their kiwi inspired creations to the classic Ol' hokey pokey, I have never had such an incredible ice..."

Tash Rawlinson

"Oh my god! Giapo is not only the best ice-cream in Auckland but the best ice-cream i have ever had! Get the giapo buono flavor you won't it. The..."

Andrea Hrisenkova

"I have visited Giapo quite a few times over the past few years and it’s definitely turned into another whole experience lately. As you enter the..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Giapo has a buoyant and luxurious ambience.The store itself engulfs you in black and gold; an the theatrics of the gelato being made at the..."

Brenda Phu

"Good experience, had fun . Was amazing.. Will return back. Environment was very good . Love the friendly staff .. Sometimes too sweet is too good...."

Samanthalove

"A great gelato/ice creams that are made with details in mind. The staff are welcoming and the brownies which they give to you when u are lining up is..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Welcoming, wonderful and wow in flavours and presentation! As someone remarked, "When you have a Giapo ice cream, you just won't know where to..."

Kevin Yong

"I'm a huge gelato fan - arguably, I've had some of the best in the world. For me the gelato trade comes to a point where all good gelato-masters are..."

Gentlepig

"This place is pretty much impossible to miss if you're a regular to Auckland CBD. One of the 'must visit' locations in Auckland and for good reasons...."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"Giapo presents a unique array of delectable flavours in the form of velvety, creamy ice creams and sorbets. Each comes intricately decorated with a..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Visited a week ago, was a large line at the door however my partner and I were given samples of hot chocolate to try while waiting. We were offered..."

Billie Cole

"I got some fabulous ice cream tonight ! Yeah :) both are common cups of Giapo buono the most delicious flavor ! They're worth to try once on my..."

Nk Zeng

"My second time at Giapo, but at a different location. Service was just as good. The style of running was still the same - queued to be individually..."

STRADS

"Sometimes you pick up your Giapo ice cream and you just don't know where to start!There are a few things that always need to be known for all ye..."

Kale Oil

"Recommended ice cream parlour in Auckland! Do not leave Auckland before trying the ice cream here. I came here on my birthday and..."

Katharina Wulandari

"Was slightly on the more expensive side in my opinion, but definitely worth it! Very busy when we went there in the afternoon but overall very good..."

Florence Lai

"Absolutely the best gelato in auckaland. I go there whenevr I see no crowd (line) outside which is very rare. Even in peak winter people/tourists go..."

I'm Hungry

"Their deserts look like works of art...who thought ice cream could look so good! Taste wise very sweet and over the top. Quite pricey though for..."

Aisling Ní Dhochartaigh

"I love Gelato and now Giapo! This place lives up to its hype! We had to wait in line for about 25 minutes but it was worth the wait. If you're in the..."

Kea Helg

"By far my favourite ice cream place in New Zealand! It is a bit on the pricey side by completely worth it! The downside is I find myself craving..."

Melissa Chai

"I'm a huge gelato person, so when my friend said he'd take me to Giapo while I was in Auckland I was totally keen. Did not disappoint! Yes, it's a..."

Lulacorn

"This gelato parlour is out of this world! Through my many travels, i have never been to an ice cream parlour this interesting. The staff are..."

Janice Chan

"Worth every dollar. Well, most of the time. I have tried two flavours so far that I didn't like. This made me a bit apprehensive in trying out new..."

Gianina Castro

"The best gelato I ever have in Auckland! Be prepared for long queue especially during evening, weekend and holiday! I love their way of..."

Cindy Ong

"Giapo is an absolute spectacle the menu reads the flavour of ice cream but while you wait you see these magical looking ice cream treats pass over..."

Ollycooking.com

"Loved Giapo! They really turn your ice cream into a master piece :-P Awesome flavours and so many options to choose from. Felt like an excited little..."

Cararmel Queen

"Offers a curated ice cream tasting experience.The selection of ice creams are out of sight to heighten taste and olfactory senses. The..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Loved the ice cream here. Rather expensive but so beautiful the mixture of flavours is excellent. I had the dark chocolate which had gold flakes and..."

Tash

"As far as ice cream goes Giapo is pretty pricey. But if you are willing to flock out the dollars they are really worth it. They offer free samples..."

Khoa Le

"The BEST ice cream I've ever eat in Auckland! You have to meet this excellent place to take this unique ice cream with fabulous designed cone. A bit..."

Acuario MI

"If there is ONE place you have to visit when you're in Auckland City... It's GIAPO!!!!! ONE WORD: PERFECTION! Fireworks in my mouth with each..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Ice cream did taste pretty good but it didn't live up to the raving reviews my friends give it. The queue wasn't too long but I started to grow a..."

Eva Zhu

"My only complaint is Giapo's city location. I don't venture into the CBD very often, so I can't have the delicious treats on offer at Giapo very..."

Andi Jandal

"Excellent decor and store service! I appreciate the sales assistant's detailed and patient intro! Nice gelato and fab presentation! But authentic..."

Elise Tan

"Best gelato I've had, unique flavours and artistic decoration, nothing else compares. Just a little pricey and is often quite packed as it is very..."

Jeremy Koh

"The peanut slab flavour is my fav!! You have to wait a bit longer when ordering this flavour- this allows the outer chocolate layer to rest so they..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"best icecreams in auckland!!! if your in town stop here.. park under IMAX and yes your most likely to wait in line for 20 minutes but the wait is..."

Grace Sifa

"The long never ending queues in front of this place should have given me a clue there was something special about their ice cream. Not to..."

Parik Andhare

"What amazing Ice Cream Desert place! If your looking to impress with desert this place could be it for you!The Service:Great Service,..."

Kenji

"One word：amazing. As a fan of mocha，the mocha cone brought a snap effect to me and absolutely satisfied my craving for mocha. The gelota makers..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"No doubt, this is the best ice cream shop. The handmade and well crafted ice cream tastes uniquely delicious. Every time I visit the shop, I am..."

Ameri Lim

"If you are looking for something out of the ordinary for dessert this is the place to go! Ice creams are chosen by first taste testing which ensures..."

Foodiesfeast

"Giapo is ice cream but in a way you have never seen it before. I am a massive ice cream fan and I love that each one at Giapo is a piece of art. When..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Went to Giapo the first time and the staff were lovely when we were asking about the different flavours also letting us taste a few. I ended up..."

Becca Callaghan

"One word for this ice cream outlet is more than adequate..it is more than amazing.i have never eat this much tasty ice cream..i ate afghans and hokey..."

Mohit Gupta

"Awwwsssomeee!!!!..."

Ane Port

"Amazing!! Suggest you get the chefs degustation as you get 5 of the flavours which are to die for!! There deluxe ice cream wafer cones look..."

TopDeckTwin

"Absolutely decadent... so good.. This handmade gelato ice cream was worth every calorie, with each flavour very rich and tasty and the staff let me..."

Synne Ng

"Is world renowned for a reason. 10/10 although on the pricier side it is most defiantly worth it. Salted caramel is the best ? would highly recommend..."

Chris Fox

"Had raspberry and lemon ice cream. Both taste very good and I was wondering about that black seeds around it. I loved their service because they..."

Vangirl

"Just as beautiful as the presentation :-) I used to be a die-hard fan of their Pistachio ice cream (however, I could probably be considered a..."

Tami T

"I try that few days before with my friend, its lots people there, but the sales also patient to explain their icecream. And will be decorated as..."

Monique Liao

"Always excited to go to Giapo. Always interested to see the flavors they have there. And how they decorate. The interior is stunning and the staff..."

Littleshadow

"Been here twice.. worth the wait... A bit expensive but awesome service and their ice creams are just so unique.. the way they decorate the ice..."

Elakiya Suresh

"Amazing ice creams!!! Never had anything like this before... the presentation ws so good that u just cant resist to eat... i had hokey pokey n..."

Mitali Mohan

"Giapo's ice cream won't ever really let you down. I didn't like their new layout when I went last time however where they wouldn't allow the customer..."

Lisa

"I've been longing to come here for so long and I love everything! The service, the interior, the quality of food, the aesthetics, the colours,..."

Maria

"Had my first visit here with a friend. We were able to test taste all available flavours. There were all delicious and interesting! Also we..."

Rachel

"Bit pricey, but awesome, beautiful and delicious ice cream! Had matcha, pistachio and berry flavour. Absolutely delicous and a candy to the eyes as..."

Smoothie Oeek

"The attached photo doesn't do this place justice. Many have posted decent photos and you really need to see the creations with your own..."

Muffin Mum

"what a tasty gelato! unique flavour combinations. lovely little place that's mostly crowded. i tried the green tea gelato and it was..."

Tiwul

"What could be so great about gelato you might ask? Well the quality of giapo's product is amazing, but, their presentation of each of them being..."

Rhys Armstrong

"The best ice cream, gelato and sorbet you'll come across on the planet. Honestly, you haven't lived until you've dined at Giapo's! Their flavours are..."

Corrine

"Love the range of ice creams available. Very hard choices to make though. Pretty pricy for the amount of icecream given for a small tub. Very rich..."

Tan.ned

"Giapo is a really yummy gelato place. It definitely has improved over the 3 years since the first time I tried Giapo. The flavours are really good,..."

Thefoodloverrr

"Great ice cream, so many fantastic flavours to choose from. Many novel and new flavours appear regularly and they usually are amazing Location..."

NZSteve

"Part from coffee, I spend a lot of money on Giapo ice cream and it is probably one of the best ice creams I've ever tasted. Definetly the most..."

Marjolein Drenth

"Giapo may be a little bit pricey, but it's definitely worth the money, especially when they pile on toppings that always compliment the flavour of..."

Jenny Cao

"Yes This will be another review raving about this place. Great tasting ice cream. So artistically present. Served with a smile. For what you get I..."

Coffee Lover

"I used to frequent Giapo quite a lot during my university days and recently visited them a few months ago. I love their chocolate and hazelnut..."

Charlie M.

"Located on mid Queen Street, Giapo remains one of the busiest dessert places Auckland has to offer. Every night that I've been, the queues have..."

Amy Webb

"I enjoyed my pistachio gelato, but I prefer to see the flavours rather than have them written on a board. The cups that they serve it in could also..."

Miss Poppy

"I haven't been here in god knows how long and what a change! I don't know when they changed their signage, decor and gelato cabinets to not be able..."

Linny

"Creative ice-cream outlet with variety of updated flavors everyone. Liked the PB & B flavour so much. Definitely worth every penny if you are..."

Anup Choudary

"Amazing ... No above Amazing.Those ice cream flavors , presented so perfectly even tho its not fine dining I was flattered by a small cup..."

Shharukh Issani (Sharkx)

"Love this place. Tiramisu is excellent. Just annoying that you can't see the ice cream in the cabinet! We eat with our eyes..."

Simone Cooper

"The best ice-cream I've ever had! Really amazing. I am totally impressed by the figure of their ice-cream. Soooooo nice! The taste of cookies is..."

Shirley Yu

"I absolutely love Giapo. The best ice cream in Auckland. Each serve is topped with beautiful extras, such as macarons, candy floss and chocolate cups..."

J.T547

"I absolutely love this place. My husband and I lived in town for two years, and this is what I miss the most about being in Auckland CBD...we were..."

Grace J

"What's with all the people saying its expensive!?? Have they been to Movenpick before!? Giapo is the same quality, with far more interesting flavours..."

Vikz

"LOVE THIS PLACE......awesome place with a very friendly atmosphere. Will definitely visit again. The staff are all fantastic and very friendly –..."

Shelly Manne

"I just love this place and my favourites avocado ice cream and pistachio. Its little bit disappointing the fact that they dont always have avocado..."

Jennifer

"Good one. The flavours are what you really go for. I went to the gelato place downtown and they had some pretty standard things for a..."

Rao

"Amazing ice-cream. The hazelnut is my personal favourite. I love how dedicated these guys are. They go to great lengths to ensure the..."

Pij

"Just another 5 star review. Delicious Flavour.Excellent quality.Recommendations : Pistahio. Cons : Sticky tables and slight wait,..."

Jo W

"I can't rave enough about this place! Exciting flavours - many with a sophisticated depth of taste. For quirky flavours this is..."

Anna

"I love the selection at Giapo but I feel like lately they're just overloading everything with sugar and I hate all the extra bits and pieces they put..."

Jane K

"My girlfriend and I once tried to finish one of the insane $16 giant cones and failed spectacularly! Great ice cream though, the flavours are..."

Hank Bao

"Been there a couple of times, lovely flavors. One time I bought two scoops and was sitting in the store, trying very hard to finish them. The head..."

DillyDallyEllie

"Absolutely excellent ice cream. The flavors are insane, the quality is great and the service just as good. There is a huge range of flavors which..."

Harps

"The wildflower and guava sorbet is to die for. Great for date nights with your significant other, with friends, or family. An after dinner or movie..."

Lucia Florence

"1 year ago I would say top 3 best ice cream shops in Auckland, but last 4 times the ice cream was very disappointing, the flavours were really..."

Candy Boy Food Journey

"Yummy ice-cream and great for dessert after a big night out in town. Very extensive range of flavours and all very well made. Some flavours are also..."

William

"How can you not adore this wee lovely ice cream shop? But yes, I'll be the first to admit it - you either like it (by buying into its..."

Adeline

"If you are visiting Auckland, i strongly recommend you try out this place. You'll find more than your staple Gelato favourites of Baci, Nutella &..."

Luke Turner

"Yesterday my wife and I had ice-cream at Giapo's. This was not our first time there but certainly the most interesting. When the owner explained to..."

Peter Czaykowski

"Ok so I'm a vegan, and it's pretty impossible to find any vegan treats !! And giapo is by far one of my fave! There is so Much choice and sooo..."

Annique Heesen

"Whenever I get a chance to walk up Queen Street I head for Giapo Gelato and Research Kitchen . The Gelatos are just the best . My favourite at the..."

Paul Harvey

"The five star rating is described on here as "Woohoo! As good as it gets!". This hardly does Giapo justice. It is not only as good as it gets, it's..."

Gabriel Lunte

"Giapo has fantastic gelato ice cream. Amazing flavours to choose from. I love that you can try each flavour before you buy. The staff are all..."

Annet

"awesome place with a very friendly atmosphere... Totally trans fat free and sticks to its mission... Good quality and quantity and comes with a money..."

Samuel Mathew

"Giapo is a one of a kind, unique gelato shop. They go beyond the meaning of an 'ice-cream shop' - their range of flavours are as dazzling and..."

Alice P

"The Matcha Green Tea is great, it is a very different taste so Haden H. your taste buds may not be refined and ready for something so 'out there'......."

Lennie

"Giapo is one of the best gelato shops in Auckland! They have freshly made gelato, fairly large servings (ask for the cup ones), FREE WI-FI, flavour..."

Laura

"I fall in love every time I walk into Giapo.The range of flavours to try is incredible, and there are new ones on a weekly basis...."

Liza Bolton

"I love this place! Their Gelato is the best that I have tasted with interesting flavours that you may have never thought of trying before. A great..."

Alexi Laurie

"Giapo is one of my favourite eateries in Auckland!The gelato and sorbet are absolutely delicious, plus they're super healthy which is even..."

Kalisha Wasasala

"Am a regular here and try different flavours each time - free sampling means you never disappointed with choice. Nephew opted for enormous..."

Jane F

"I've been a regular customer of Giapo's for the last year and a half, not only for the fact that its gelato is by far the best you will ever taste,..."

Jayke D

"They have the most amazing range of freshly made organic gelato's and sorbet's. A place you have to visit more than once as they have flavours..."

Corey

"Very good. Fun place, seems a bit clique-y if you know what I mean. The gelato is..."

Earl Vasquez

"Its always an experience when you arrive @giapo’s.. Making a decision is your next.. Little tasters are on offer to help you make the appropriate..."

DoubleDworks

"there are not words to describe the experience that is Giapo gelato. If you like ice-cream you will LOVE Giapo! Parking can be fun during the day but..."

Chris Hoffmann

"The best gelato I've ever had. The flavours are so creative, and are always changing. My favourite ever is the organic cocoa sorbet, but I also LOVE..."

Livvy James

"Ok, so GIAPO is a pretty cool place, went in for about the 4th day in a row! Tried a new flavour that someone recommended to me, it was Plum and..."

Sam Sutherland

"I have been here several times, and I've loved it every single time. There are so many flavours to choose from and they all sound so good, you just..."

Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones

"I love Giapo. It beats any other ice cream in NZ on taste! Worth the $7 for an organic taste sensation! My boyfriend and I adore these ice creams and..."

H Weston

"I LOVE Giapo!Everytime we are in town we have to go there, I have a had time deciding what I want but can really recommend the Chocolate Sorbet..."

Melanie Bailey-Reeve

"A combination of a funky interior, great social marketing and a tasty product make for an unique experience at Giapo.The gelato and..."

Nathan Dunn

"I think Giapo is brilliant :D The friendly and funny staff are a definite plus, they always make me laugh Haha, I love how when you go in there,..."

Serena

"Giapo is an amazing gelato shop next to the Civic Theatre on Queen Street.Giapo has the BEST gelato with all my favourite flavours! The..."

Jayson Kingsbeer

"Giapo is awesome. It has a very friendly community atmosphere and his Gelato is to die for. Seriously, if you haven't been you should try it out...."

Morgan Terrill

"Giapo is amazing, not just the gelato but the whole experience. It's a whole heap of fun, especially karaoke Wednesdays.So whether you're..."

Ryan

"Yepp, this is probably the best gelato you can get in Auckland. Just try for yourself, you won't regret..."

Peter Katelaan

"In all honesty this was the best gelato and sorbet that I have ever had.The creamy texture of the chocolate fantasy is like black velvet,..."

Brad Annals

"Amazing icecream. Best gelato in the world. You MUST visit Giapo and try some Giapo Icecream. Afterall, they make the best flavors ever....."

Corey

"Best gelato in Auckland!! Anyone who's in for a fun, contemporary experience that maintains Italy's high traditional culinary standards, this is the..."

Xin-Yan Cheng

"Giapo leaves the rest behind! It serves creative, tasty, healthy gelatos. The service is personal and I especially love the energy and the community..."

Marie

"Best icecream in Auckland, easily. The owner is clearly passionate about icecream and the staff are all really friendly. Try it and you'll be hooked..."

Phoebe

"A friend of mine introduced me to the Giapo experience.I call it the Giapo experience because everytime you walk in there, it's just a feeling..."

Dharmesh N

"When I first discovered this store back in February, I fell in love with it straightaway!And the proof is here - I'm there at least once a..."

Courtney Sit

"Every person I know who has visited Giapo says the same thing "the best ice cream I have ever tasted" and with good reason !Nobody can ever..."

Wendy Lester

"AMAZINGTruly amazing.Why are you still here reading this review? Go and get some ice cream or gelato from giapo..."

Cameo Yung

"Since I have discovered Giapo I cannot help telling all my friends. This is the best ice cream I have eaten in a very long time. It reminds me of my..."

John Delgado

"If ever you are in Auckland City, please take the time and give yourself a treat because you deserve it. You must go to this wonderful place that I..."

John Palino

"Amazing gelato! And great..."

April Rose

"Holy Smokes! Ok so I know a few people have mentioned the price of the desserts here, but so worth it. In fact, I didn't think it was too badly..."

Kershia

"Giapo has the best gelato by far. Their cocoa sorbet is the..."

Connor Stewart

"icecream from this place is freaking amazing! i ordered greentea the other day as seen in photo and it tasted so good! it had a mini macaroon on top..."

Lex Doe

"Yum!!!!! It's pretty expensive but they re so worth it <3 I got the hazelnut chocolate but there are so many other flavours available and..."

Angelica Wilson

"Thank you zomato. . Am able to relive the moments of my student days few years ago. I remember going to giapo with my best buddies and the live you..."

ıllıllı Fσσ∂ρє¢кєя ıllıllı

"This is not another ice cream parlor, nor is it another gelato shop, this is a place of excitement, experimentation and exquisite textures and..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"This is probably the Chanel of ice cream (both in price and quality). Unlike Karl Lagerfeld’s creations, you can actually eat and enjoy Gianpaolo..."

Marnelli

"Giapo is a bit pricey, but worth it for excellent unique flavoured icecreams that are world renowned to be delicious. Cones are more pricey than..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"The prices for Giapo ice cream have gone through the roof recently, with one scoop in a normal cone costing $7.50 (you'd need to pay nearly double..."

Nom Nom Panda

"Giapo is one place which you kind of have to visit if you're ever in the Auckland CBD in the summer. Its the perfect treat to keep you cool and all..."

Dog Eats World

"Yes it's expensive, but at Giapo you get your money's worth with the best ice cream in New Zealand. If you're passing through Auckland, this is one..."

Danny

"I am working my way through the Giapo menu. Given that I live in Wellington this is a little challenging but the sublime tiramisu has me convinced it..."

Kai Luv

"The staff helped with all the questions we had about the variety of cones and ice cream flavors. They were all so tasty and worth the wait. 10/10 I..."

Angel Lopez

"Absolutely delicious ice-cream and well worth a visit! We had the buono (caramel hazelnut praline amaretti) and a chocolate one - both flavours are..."

Ruth Ellison

"Superb ice cream experience! Went with a broken cone and the Bueno ice cream with all the toppings. Really good tasting ice cream plus the extra..."

Sean L.

"I got a huge ice cream, but thankfully I eating so fast so it won’t melt away! Honey pokey is great, chunky crispy cookie is the lighting in ice..."

Jasper Lieo

"This was on our list of must-visit places in NZ, and we are so glad we came! It is without a doubt the most outrageous ice cream shop I have ever..."

Basil Paul

"This was on our list of must-visit places in NZ, and we are so glad we came! It is without a doubt the most outrageous ice cream shop I have ever..."

Marsha Russell

"the presentation of the ice cream is very beautiful, the taste is OK. Maybe I didn't make the right..."

Tarcio

"Fantastic ice cream! Great flavours and nicely mounted!! Highly..."

Eduardo Henriques Rodrigues

"Yea we all know sugary stuff ain’t healthy but… we all need a treat sometimes yes? And what lovely treats one can get from Giapo. Firstly, the..."

Alfred L

"Best ice cream in town, their waffle cone is..."

Gerard Sospedra Aragonés

"Best Icecream in Auckland! Highly recommend the "Buono" flavour! Flavours tend to change as the seasons change, but also there are a few staple..."

Ju W

"Simply delicious, must do in Auckland! Super helpful service, we tried a few flavours until we found the ones we liked. “The Nem” flavour was my..."

Alex

"Great ice cream. The serving process is so easy. Order at one end, get out the way and pick up at the other end of the shop. Makes it so much faster..."

Sam Riggs

"Service and food is always top notch. Been going to Giapo for years and years since it opened and can't get enough of it. Every flavour is good..."

Zach Smith

"Came here for dessert after a meal in the city. I'm glad I had saved room in my stomach as the servings here are pretty big. The menu boasts many..."

Michael Davidson

"Absolutely amazing. Pricey but definitely worth it because the portions are huge! The cones are definitely unique and the ice cream delicious. Staff..."

Sarah Kristin

"You come for big, over indulgent ice cream and you get it. Maybe best to share with someone as it's a lot of sweet but it's..."

Jesse Tio

Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar

90/100 (6911 ratings)

Restaurants

Gluten Free Options

Bar

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Bar

European

New Zealand

European

New Zealand

Seafood

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Breakfast

Brunch

After-hours

Pesto

Oyster

Potato Skins with Cheese

Fish

Mussels

Duck

Ceviche

Burger

Sashimi

Oysters on a Half Shell

Pork

Sugar Pie

Flat White

Tapas

Turbot Sliders

Tacos

Skirt Steak w Tobacco Onions Iceberg Wedge & Habanero Mustard

Beef

Ribs

Grilled Sourdough Flatbread

Wood Fired Chocolate Macadamia Cookie Skillet

Lamb Ribs w Skordalia & Cumin Paprika Oil

Eggplant

Tortillas

Kingfish Sashimi

Toasts

Trevally Sashimi

Pasta

Hapuka Sliders

Salad

Fresh Oysters

Clam Fettuccine

Bone Marrow

Lamb Ribs and Bone Marrow

Clams

Corn on the Cob

Lamb

Duck

Meat Board

Sit down

Bar

New Zealand

European

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Brunch

After-hours

Breakfast

Dinner

Mid-range

"Tonight Ev was pushing hard for us to go to Jervois Steakhouse or Sidart for our anniversary, but when push comes to shove I am the boulder that..."

Ati

"Depot-nitely need to try this place out! [I’ve been here quite a few times & everytime I’m here, I’m very satisfied, full & thinking about the..."

Cranberrycrackers

"Service was really friendly and fast. We started with oysters which tasted really fresh. That was followed by bone marrow that was delish, but..."

Soleil Hefferen

"Came in for lunch, good and service was great as usual. Oyster and Tua Tua was so fresh, and the tulbot slider was to die for.Look forward..."

CraZyian

"only got the sliders and lamb rib because we were not that hungry but are desperate to try out depot. The lamb ribs were great, juicy and tender, the..."

Rachel Luo

"Amazing restaurant. The oysters are always 10/10, great service. Very thankful for another faultless meal at one of my favourite..."

Daniel Bundy

"The restaurant is an oyster bar with other raw seafood but it does much more than that. We didn't make a booking but was able to get a table. The..."

Benedict Uy

"DepotNot once or twice but over years have I been passed Depot. I have always wanted to go but I just never got around to getting there. I..."

Seamus M.

"Rating 4.0 Very rustic feel decor. The casualness doesn’t convey how good the food are. Loved everything we ordered, particularly the complimentary..."

Manz

"Came here for a work lunch and didn't have any trouble finding seats. Service was a tad slow at the beginning but it was quite busy by the time we..."

Amindha Fernando

"Some staff, actually looks like they are even managers or supervisors, are rude as. But servers are always..."

Laine

"Located on the Federal street opposite Skycity. Depot has a chaotic but energetic environment. The old-school decors makes you feel like you are..."

Lucy

"Everything ordered was soooooooo good! The only thing that I was really gutted about is them changing their cloudy bay claims served with squidink..."

Vincent Tong

"We ordered the pork hock which was good but slightly salty. Otherwise the food was good. Due to popularity, the restaurant always seems packed...."

Renie

"We came to depot tonight for dinner at around 7pm. The place was packed and if we wanted to sit inside it was going to be an hour and a half wait,..."

Stacey

"The food was absolutely amazing and such a good atmosphere to have dinner in (even at later hours). We especially loved the kahawai and lamb ribs...."

Ngwxx

"The Depot is owned by Sky City and 2 other Bars that are situated on Federal St, and though it’s still a thorough fare/transit alley, once you get..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Only one downside here... oh maybe 2It’s busy, so super hard to get a table. The other is federal street is dark, so it’s not really the..."

Chan Can Eat

"Always got the best fresh tuatua. Kids love the fish burger and dessert. Service was really nice and friendly. Just a bit slow while busy. Sit..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Still one of my favorite restaurants. Fresh ingredients and smart work on flavours. Delicious raw options, fish sliders, yummy bone marrow and tasty..."

Tony Ma

"4.5 - really fresh and high quality ingredients. The portion sizes of the small dishes were decent. For two people I’d recommend two or three small..."

Shannon

"I've never been to Depot Eatery but after seeing Eatlitfood's Instagram post, I knew I had to come and try it out. My boyfriend and I came here..."

Sharon Louie

"Another wonderful restaurant on Federal Street.Service: 10/10The service here is impeccable.When we first entered there were no..."

Grace Huang

"Love the lamb and fish burgers. The complementary naan was great as well. If only I could order more but it is not on the menu. They don't..."

Pig Cat

"Great place. This place does share plates so it's perfect to go in a group and order different meals of their menu.The food is fresh and..."

FoodieBeast

"Came here after lunch. Fresh oysters and clams. Highlight was their fish soliders. Very tasty. We sit by the kitchen. Watched lots of yummy food been..."

Becky Kuang

"Potato skin(12$) and Lamb rip(20$). Potato skin was really good and Lamb rip was soft but Lamb rip was also smelly so don’t try it if you don’t..."

Winwin

"It is really good. The waiter is friendly. Although we cannot understand the menu completely,the waiter explained what we want to know and wait for..."

Maggie Fu

"If I could give a 6 star rating I would. Depot blew me away at my first bite of the Hapuka Sliders with lemon mayo and watercress. The hapuka and..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Bone marrow was too oily and a little disappointing. Everything else was delicious. Steak is so tender and love their seafood as well. Definitely..."

FoodiesTable

"Depot. Only had been here for breakfast before but tonight dinner. Chose both the hapuka sliders and the skirt steak. They threw in some free bread..."

Flippynz

"Made it to one of Al Brown's restaurants! All the dishes that we ordered were absolutely delicious and the presentation was immaculate! The fish from..."

Kirsten

"The oyster and lamb soooo yummy :)They don’t accept bookings and only accept walk ins.The food are so amazing and staff are super..."

Mu

"Like what their site says “There’s an energy and passion about Depot. Not overly precious or pretentious – just fast, fun and fresh.”, and I..."

Ang Sarap

"First meal after landing in Auckland city. We waited for over an hour and apparently they don’t accept reservation neither...."

Sushi Slayer

"Hands down my favourite restaurant! It doesn’t matter what you order, you know it’s going to be great. Never in 1000 years would I normally order..."

Sam Hurley

"My friend and I check out the place today for lunch and it’s very busy. We were seated quickly and the waitress bought us an iced cold water each...."

💓 K

"The oysters were addictive, not only the ingredients but the preparation was without losing any freshness. It has a rusty and unique settings that..."

Authenticity

"Food: 5/5We came here for a light dinner. I got the lamb ribs and they were super soft and juicy. The cumin flavour wasn’t too overpowering,..."

Sarah =^. .^=

"This place is always busy and has the best vibes. Great service and food is always cooked with care. We always share our plates and dont be fooled by..."

Meagan Clark

"Stunning meal at depot last night! Every dish was amazing and the service was great. We had the oysters, sashimi, sliders, Kawahai, steak,..."

SpoonMe

"Went there last night with friends. This is a very famous and busy restaurant. It was a fabulous experience! Good service and good food! Love..."

Whittling Arts

"Depot never goes wrong for me. Amazing place, Amazing food, amazing people. The quality of the ingredients they use is just superb and cooking it the..."

888

"In all honesty I just come here for clams, but it helps when everything else is amazing too. Highly recommend the potato skins, fish tacos and..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"Haven’t been to Depot in a while as there is always a waiting list but we went at 2.30pm on a Saturday and a table was available immediately...."

Jenny Da

"Lamb ribs are awesome! snapper sliders are amazing too. But I don’t like Liver parfait, it is not French liver style at all, too much cream..."

Oceane

"Went to depot for dinner last Wednesday night and absolutely loved it as always. We were seated very quickly as the lady asked us if we wanted to sit..."

Dine With Ella

"I’ll say everything was just wonderful except the steak...not gonna order steak here again, very disappointed.But the pork was absolutely..."

LilianMonaghan

"Everything about this place was amazing, the service and the food.We were sat right up at the kitchen and given complimentary flat bread and..."

Karen

"Great food. Perfect atmosphere. Highly recommend! I love oysters and this restaurant has the best I have tasted. Cute plates that burst with..."

Tess Austin

"Ordered the sliders, lamb ribs and also confit duck!! I love the confit duck so much, it is extremely flavourful (abit too salty but it’s good for..."

Annie Low

"We had a terrific dinner here. Pretty crowded but our reservation was respected immediately. Wonderful ambiance. Great Food. Excellent Service. What..."

Mona Chipman

"The best restaurant in town.Their fish sliders were amazing and delicious. Must try.And the oysters were fresh and super yummy❤️I..."

Yating Mai

"Absolutely in love with their food! The linguine pasta with clams has such rich flavors and their steak is just too good. I even like how they give..."

Yeahggggg

"What a great place. Relaxed, friendly staff and sensational food. Brisket Tortillas, Smokey with a touch of spice. Squid Ink Linguine with clams,..."

Rogue Spoon

"Have loved this place over the last couple of days!! They have 3 options on the breakfast menu and their granola is just beautiful! Service is..."

Beccs

"This is a very wonderful experience. It is still busy at 2pm, we got lamb ribs, fish slides and steak. I like the lamb ribs very much,..."

Jolie Wang

"My friend and I only came here for the dessert and we shared this cookie skillet with ice-cream between us. Staff were looking at us funny when we..."

Dotxfood

"Once you get past the hostess the door you enter into a world of friends, excellent food, and comfort. Our lunch was so good we came back for dinner...."

Sun Tsing

"My favourite restaurant from skirt steak, fresh oyster bar, fish, the potatoe skins with truffle oil love it. I have never been disappointed and..."

Tarah Ram

"Depot is a really lovely eatery. No wonder they are always packed. The staples of my dining here are oysters and hapuka sliders. What I would say is..."

Thom

"Absolutely adored my experience dining in at Depot. I stopped by for lunch and the quick and attentive service was awesome. As expected even for a..."

Medium_Rare

"We love the fish sliders the most!!! And if you’re fortunate enough to get perched up at the back bench to watch the action I’d highly recommend...."

Sungsam7

"Went a while ago with my family, still can’t stop thinking about it. The fish sliders won me over. A place that’s great even if you or your..."

Jess Lee

"Came in tonight for dinner. Place was super packed. Had to wait 40 minutes for a table. Ordered Hapuka sliders, Skirt steak w/ tobacco onions,..."

Rosanne Choy

"Went here for dinner after the dynamo showcase!!! , this place never disappoints us, we always order the same off the menu, we sat outside under the..."

Gnxsta23

"Probably the best in Auckland. Their sliders are amazing. Also tried hapuka belly, tempered cauliflower and potato wedges. Each one of those were..."

Vishal Rai

"Been here several times and it doesn’t disappoint. Was here for lunch on Saturday. The place was packed yet staff was attentive and friendly...."

3leos3

"I quite like the food that we got from this place but I would say that even though I like the place I would not rate this a 5 because the food..."

Lily Chu

"Delicious coffee, vibrant atmosphere and five star customer service. I frequent here on a regular basis and it’s always packed with customers, but..."

Floyd Moratti

"My go to place in the CBD for some great food! There’s a great range of food to try. Personally would recommend the sliders - they come in 3’s..."

Louise

"One of my favourite non Asian restaurants! Ordered oysters, lamb ribs and pork hock! The food were just too good to put in a word for... Staffs are..."

Cici Liang

"Since there is no booking here, we had no problem coming here for an early dinner as there were a few other tables with children/strollers. We were..."

Miffy7

"All I can say is super fresssssh and big big yums! We got the beef brisket tacos, the Hapuka sliders, and the pork hock with some tatey skins...."

Panini T

"We visited there for lunch in the weekend. The service was good and the food was great. Free bread is a warm touch. We ordered the fish and lamb..."

Bright One

"Decided to visit for a Sunday lunch. The staff were friendly with big attention to detail in order to give the suggestion for the lunch.Very..."

João Plácido

"Great oysters and sliders. Definitely an awesome place to take a first date as it's got a great vibe and lost of bustle and watching the chefs if any..."

Selina Y

"This is one of my all time favourite places to go to. The quality of food and service is always consistent. This is where I first tried grilled..."

Potatomatoes

"Super different and trendy, love the vibe of this place. Shared a few dishes, the white bate sliders were not my favourite. They seemed to..."

Lisa

"Seriously can’t fault this place!! The wait is usually a while as you can’t book but it’s worth it. The food is amazing - kingfish ceviche 😍..."

Libby Jane

"THIS IS THE BEST PLACE EVER! If you ever feel like going out for a fun dinner with friends, check out Depot! Their service is super fast and our..."

Sara

"One of the best eateries around the city... Top class service and food ordered for a skirt steak, duck fat potato skins, turbot sliders and lamb ribs..."

Abhijeet Kamath

"I used to love this place. Everything they make is absolutely delicious. But then I became vegetarian and realised how badly they serve this crowd...."

Juportellam

"Came here on Good Friday with family for lunch. We were seated by a very friendly and welcoming young man. We ordered clams, oysters and..."

Oksana Zhang

"Depot is one of the busiest places in Auckland CBD - hard to find a table most nights and they do not take bookings for small groups! Outdoor and..."

Matadors

"Very fast paced service it does give that feeling of New York as it is a bit loud and busy. They do get full but it doesn't take long for a table to..."

Kimberly Westerlund

"Food was amazing! First time at Depot last night and was definitely impressed. Lives up to its high rating on Zomato. Taste and..."

Real Slug

"Super Fresh Oysters!!! If you are a first timer like me, this place would ensure you don't regret giving oysters a try. Ended up trying all the..."

Roopali Jadhav

"Food is amazing, staff are really nice, will definitely come back, highly recommend raw clam and pork hock, clams are fresh, pork hock is very tender..."

Minh Châu

"One of the best places to havs dinner in Auckland. Professional staff offering kind service even in a vdry busy day, nice selection of wine and..."

Diogo Reck

"One of my favorite places in Auckland.fantastic food, friendly staff, nice mood.As it is so good, I have to wait in line almost everytime I..."

Veryblueberry

"At over five years of age, Depot is somewhat of a stalwart on the Auckland dining scene. From the stable of NZ celeb chef Al Brown and until recently..."

Zoe Bowker

"This is hands down my favourite non Asian restaurant. The restaurant is affordable while still maintaining the high quality dining experience with..."

Victoria Jenner

"You must order the sliders!! They are the BEST! The other food are great as as well, very clean and the kitchen is open so you can see what they are..."

Fijiangourmand

"Visited Depot on Sunday evening for dinner for two and was seated at the bar as it was quite busy. Highly recommend bar seating as the bartenders..."

Ed

"This place is amazing and i definitely want to come back. Tried the meats platter, kingfish sashimi and pork hock. The flavours are amazing and fresh..."

Mocha

"King fish belly with eggplant kasundi is a must try.Oysters are very fresh and definitely worth it.Lamb ribs are nice as well.Potato..."

Katia Lam

"We came here for a quick coffee after dining elsewhere (where we didn’t trust the coffee). Strong and tasty coffee and really friendly service. The..."

Espy Eats

"I've been there on my birthday, have no idea what to order, then asked the bartender to order for us. Everything was perfect, the food, the quantity,..."

Mimir Yu

"This is by far mine and my partners go to place - no matter how long we have to wait. The lamb ribs are out of control as well as the sliders. Have..."

Sheena Singh

"Fantastic. Great food and you get a lot of food. You can’t book in so be prepared to wait or get there by 6pm. Would highly recommend this place...."

Cherie

"Food was excellent and staff were friendly. The food was so delicious I forgot to take pictures. I am a fan of oysters so it was heavenly for..."

The Food Hunter

"After reading many reviews on Zomato, I was so amped to come and try this place out. The ambience was nice and food was amazing. Simple dishes..."

Priscilla Khang

"I was recommended Depot Eatery by a friend and this place did not disappoint! Attentive servicr and friendly staff who answered all our questions!..."

Sally S

"Amazing place for casual dining, great food, great service, atmosphere is upbeat, great place for a good hangout drinks and sharing food, highly..."

Joshua Searell | Sous Chef

"yap yap so famous restaurant～special list for oyters and mini fish burger🤗alway keep the line in all the time～local people、kiwi and british..."

Rico Shao

"Never had bad experience on a number of visits.My only gripe is that the waiters have a too cool for school attitude at times. You doing a..."

Anthony Bourdain

"They serve the best coffee I've had ever. Honestly. Good vibe, the atmosphere was great, I like how you can eat in and out as well. Staff was nice..."

Marggie Pascua

"This place is amazing! The food is super yummy! We got turbot sliders, whitebait sliders, pork hock, oysters, lamb and potato skins. I definitely..."

Jessica Li

"It was a good two year anniversary dinner. The proportion was just enough if you have had a big lunch. We ordered 5 oysters, lamb ribs and whitebait..."

Chris Wang

"This place is packed but that is exactly what makes this place enjoyable. The food was phenomenal! My girlfriend and I went here for our 3 year..."

Nygel

"Depot Eatery And Oyster Bar is, as the name suggests, an outstanding oyster bar and restaurant from chef and restaurateur Al Brown. It’s all about..."

The City Lane

"Our very favorite date night / day eats. Definitely have our must order dishes and try out one new item each visit. Sharing meals. So have..."

'Cara Lena

"I’ve been this restaurant many times since year 2010, excellent dining experience. They serve very unique foods with exceptional taste. Friendly..."

F00dL0v3r

"Soooooo good. Been there before at night with some high school buddies. This time we went at lunch, new experience, still VERY good. Love the food!..."

Evelyn

"Everything we ordered was delicious, of such great quality and so fresh! Highy reccomend the oysters, sliders, marrow, skirt steak and the hock!..."

Sammy D

"Waited for 20+ min for a table for 3, but their foods have proven worthwhile. My friends and I love every dish and we look forward to our next visit...."

Sharon Kan

"I tried to visit Depot a few months ago on my last work trip to Auckland but it was always too busy. Tonight I went early at 530 pm and by 6 pm it..."

Rebecca

"I was really keen to try The food at The Depot having read good things about it and being an Al's place. We got there at 6pm and the place was full,..."

Chefaldini

"Potato skins, ribs and sliders ate literally perfect. Never order anything different because they are tried and tested deliciousness! Low key but..."

Suprizzle Fo Shizzle

"Beautiful restaurant, really great service. Our server explained the menu beautifully and answered all our questions. The sliders were average,..."

Layli

"I tried my first raw mussel here. Their mussels were very fresh, all of my friends really enjoyed them. But for me I will go for the grilled ones..."

Jade0289

"Went there last Friday afternoon. Planned to get the August restaurant month deal. Was advised that $40 deal in fact was a mistake. The minimum will..."

Adrian Yeung

"Love this place! Service is friendly.Impressed with wait times!Enjoy the rustic environment & great advice re: food choices! Can't wait to..."

Shardae Khusal

"Eat here at least once a month, the food and service it exceptional and consistent every time The potato skins and sliders are my..."

Anna Naesmyth

"I'm a regular at Depot. Have been since the day it opened. What keeps me going back is the food. It's flawless. Everything is always so fresh and..."

Susan

"I can literally live off of these sliders. Sliders for breakfast? Yeap Sliders for lunch? YeapSliders for dinner? Yeap Sliders..."

Dxlche

"So much to love about this place! From the morning coffee with those delicious beignets through to the fresh shellfish, tortillas & pork hock. They..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Amazing ambience and great atmosphere with very proactive and friendly staff & service. Loved the bone marrow and the carrot and orange dip given as..."

ChefZ

"I love Depot ❤️ their menu changes every day as they serve fresh & different regional oysters. I was amazed to try different oysters in a night...."

Chico

"Great quality food and very good staff. The oysters were great and the pork was delicious. Only complaint is that the stools are a bit uncomfy to sit..."

Perth Food Blogger

"Apart from being a bit pricy. This place has good food, drinks, and a great atmosphere. The oysters here were perfect and so was all the other food...."

Dpizzy

"If you haven't been to Depot yet, you're missing out.Depot serves high quality, delicious food with great service. Situated in the heart of..."

Anna

"This place never fails me, always amazing food, it's my go to when I just can't think of where to eat. Love the sliders, tua tua, oysters, Hapuka..."

Tt_akl

"Luckily, we came here accompany a famous HK Gourmet. And Depot is his first stop in this food&wine journey. So you can tell the important status that..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Federal Street in the central city is just bursting with foodie delights just waiting to tempt you. Which one will you choose? From Tapas to Japanese..."

Hungry Auckland

"Always on point. Great food and attentive staff. Make sure you try the Snapper wings, only available during autumn/winter. Turbot sliders and pork..."

Marco.delapena

"This is one of my favourite joint. I adore their clams, services are great and delicious food. Can get busy and waiting time if you are on the..."

Isabel

"Lively atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, beautiful presentation of the food and my partner loved his oysters. I like how they print the menus..."

Heidi Chapman

"Waited well over an hour just to get a table(bar seat) for two, however so worth it. We ordered a plate of lamb ribs, they were not marinated for..."

Veronica Te

"Food was delicious when we got it but terrible customer service and a very busy night so they seated us outside in the corner, not sure if this..."

Asha Switchblade

"Great food experience with excellent customer service. The staffs are friendly and made sure that we felt welcome.Their crispy pork hock is a..."

Al Due Za Jubibay

"Wowza. Just had dinner at this trendy bustling little venue and the food was unreal! Had the best beef brisket taco with onion and sour cream that..."

@burgersnbikinis

"Was inevitably going to give this place a 5/5 because any time I visit a new eatery I compare it to Depot. That must say a lot. I'm in love with you,..."

Gloria Lohany

"Delicious and fresh! Dining at Depot is a real treat, always leaves us wanting more. I was lucky enough to have been able to sit right by the..."

AJ

"Enjoyed ciders and light afternoon snacks (late lunch) inside. Friendly, attentive service. Tasty morsels include the fish sliders in very light..."

Eat Drink Anon

"The food here is amazing, would 100% recommend. I've been here quite a few times and I've never been disappointed by anything. The place is..."

Jody Walton

"Came for breakfast after waiting to try this place for months, and the only disappointment is that I came on my last day of my stay in Auckland...."

Cynthia Giang

"A friend recommended eating here and the deli when we were visiting Auckland. Bit of a wait for a table but it was definitely worth it. We had..."

Treasa

"I went to Depot on New Year's Eve and it was very busy, but service was still decent and accommodating. I ordered a small NZ meat board. It was all..."

T.Ly

"I came for dinner with two friends on a Tuesday night. Thankfully we did not have to wait for a table or our food for to long. We came for the..."

Noosheen Nezhad

"This place would've received a 5/5, however it was just so dam crammed! We were genuinely struggling to fit 4x drinks and one main dish on the table..."

Rohit Victor

"Found this place on the way home when I just moved to Auckland. Absolutely love it. Have been there many times always enjoy the food and the..."

Lily

"My first time went there with all 8 of us. So I get to try lots of great dishes. Very fast eating restaurants, if you want to sit down and have a..."

LuciferTSN

"Top notch food ! + adequate service. We knew we were going in for something special from the waiting list on an ordinary weekday evening.Waited..."

Thegreeats

"Wonderful food. Inventive, fresh and delicious. My favourite place to eat at in the CBD. Decent prices but used to be cheaper. Potato skins are..."

Ube

"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Always busy, this spot is worth the wait for a table. The restaurant doesn't take bookings so take that into account when going. It's best to go in..."

James T. Raukete

"Great coffee, friendly staff and a menu that's reminiscent of a great New York or Melbourne eatery. The turbot sliders were to die for! It's nice to..."

Jacqueline Alice

"Delicious food and great service! A good choice for a relaxed lunch or after work snack. We ordered a selection, I didn't love the lamb but my..."

Maree

"Hang overed? it's a good place to eat bacon and egg roll! it just melts on your mouth! Taste good and it's convenient location just next to sky..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"This place definitely has very good oysters. We tried all of them and ended up getting half a dozen more of the bluff oysters as it was so good! They..."

Bella Qian

"Tonight we had the Pacific Oysters which were juicy and salty, alongside a selection of clams which were from Marlborough and had a sweet tang to..."

Mana

"This place has my fav dish in Auckland - the clams with squid ink linguine. Sooo good! Another amazing dish are their little fish burgers - best I've..."

Amy

"Really very good, usually extremely busy though so you need to book in advance or you probably won't get a table. The sliders and oysters are..."

Warrick Corfe-Tan

"5 people and our bill was 160. The food was awesome especially the boiled pork, the grilled fish belly and ofcourse the oysters and clams. The only..."

Ellynn

"This use to be one of my favourite place to come to eat but I found the standard slipping a little and the originality not kept up. The clam and..."

Travels4Food

"My friends don't understand why Depot is so popular but after she tried the Oyster... OMG, the best ever! We went to Depot for the "Restaurant of the..."

Chelsea

"Having dinner with mates that moved up from Wellington, so we decided to dine here since he stays in CBD. This place always pack and the food was..."

Ryan Wong

"Well located in central Auckland CBD, Depot Eatery has a great fit out inside and out...Depot Eatery is all about sharing, with a quick..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Location, location, location.Situated at the foot of the Sky Tower, Depot is bang in the middle of the CBD and thus - can always rely on those..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Took my girlfriend here last weekend , ordered the sliders and pork hock with some potato skin on the side, the food was amazing the service was..."

Yang Li

"We went here for our company dinner. Had oysters, tuatua ham hock and sliders. And jugs of pinot noir. This place is off the hook - the..."

Regan

"Oysters galore! I love the very relaxed and very Kiwi atmosphere inside. Hate that they don't take bookings, but what do you do. Everything on the..."

R-Dee Roche

"Next time I will definitely order large size cauliflower! I burnt my mouth while eating the potato skins as I couldn't wait to let them to cool down!..."

Lylia Xu (LYLI3009 Use This To Get 20%off For Your Gold Membership)

"Lovely restaurant, went for lunch on a busy Sunday afternoon and got a table straight away. Food was all delicious, can't pick a favourite. A little..."

Bbear

"Depot, the household name of Restaurants in Auckland.Auckland Restaurant Month, the best annual ceremony of real foodies in Auckland.Last..."

Michelle Hwang

"I have been wanting to go here for years but the hubby hates closed in spaces. 10 min wait for a lunchtime meal gave us time for a little shopping..."

Louise

"This place is definitely one of my favourites 💘 When I first walked in it gave me that retro rustic vibe. Like it was straight out a..."

Maye Elle

"One of my favorite dinner spots! They don't take bookings and there is always a little wait over dinner time but is definitely worth the..."

Jessie Yeram Choi

"Came here for dinner due to such good reviews. The place was packed!, we had to wait half an hour but once ready we were notified and seated..."

Jamez Hill III

"Very nice! Every dish so nice! Raw dishes were fabulous - oyster, clams and kingfish. The kingfish belly was a recommended dish and was generous size..."

Kitty Zhu

"Just stopped in for breakfast and coffee. Staff were really efficient and the place has a good buzz about it. Coffee very good and the bacon and..."

James

"Consistency at the tops levels in every aspect. No wonder why this place is packed even on a cold, windy, rainy winter Monday at 9:30pm!! One of my..."

Good Advisor

"Best oyster in Auckland! Not sure how they deal with their oysters but def much better than everywhere else! The fish sliders were really good as..."

Lynn

"Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night we didn't have to wait and we got a table right away! Service was excellent waiters/waitress were very..."

Nathalie

"Finally got to go for lunch today. Awesome experience. Very friendly and attentive staff. We had the sliders, taco, Brussel sprouts and pork hock...."

Lezel Botha

"Sugar pie, sugar pie! Definitely a winner for sure but that's no secret. Came here after a show at 10.30pm Friday night and got seats for two easily...."

Wildpantry

"Depot was great. Except the fact that we chucked a 45 minute wait, but is was so, definitely worth it. First up was the Oysters, ($4 each) they were..."

Will Zheng

"Really loved this place. Great service. I had some amazing oysters here - they were so fresh, plump and juicy! Also ordered the NZ meat platter and..."

EC

"I love depot. I love everything about it. The customer service is amazing and I've never been let down, I once accidentally dropped a fork and a..."

Claudia

"Another win on federal street. they don't take bookings so don't go at peak time or be fussy about sitting at the bar or the kitchen, which I..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"After a glass of wine and some Tapas at Bellota for Happy hour, I popped across the street to Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar. This was a recommendation..."

Cedrin Law

"Good food nice atmosphere , love their clam pasta , my favorite are their sugar pie dessert and potatoe skin. However there's always a long wait so..."

Tw393

"Went to Depot for lunch on a Wednesday. Service was ok as they were quite busy but complimentary bread and dip set the tone. The hapuka sliders were..."

Sonam Kumar

"Stumbled upon this place as we were walking towards a coach for an early morning Hobbiton tour. The place was very busy so we decided to enter. They..."

Simmo

"We went Depot Eatery for a late night snack at 9.30ish, and this place was still packed with people. Food was amazing, pity that hey ran out of..."

Vicki Guo

"We came to Depot on a whim, we read some good reviews about it and just happened to be in the neighbourhood.We weren't very hungry so we..."

Cindy Wu

"Came with a table of four at 7pm on a Friday. 90 minute wait for a table but that was to be expected, so we went and had a few cocktails before..."

Josh

"Depot is so well-known among Auckland foodies it needs no introduction. For me, each visit here was a happy dining experience 😊 I love the outdoor..."

Linh 💛

"Unforgettable taste.. Awesome ambience We have tried the Turbor slider and the Lamb ribs. Both were awesome.Will surely come back again to..."

Sourav Dey

"The ambiance is awesome and i just love the food. This is a place that im really looking forward to get back to. The service was great even though it..."

Mitch Lake

"I have been to The Depot twice and still think it's one of the few places that I would like to return to in no time. Food is always good and the..."

Christian

"Depot is a busy restaurant and oyster bar opposite Sky City. Its industrial rustic style decor with high tables lets you know that you're in for..."

Caffeinated Weka

"The food in general is amazing, the place is not very comfortable. They serve the best lamb ribs I've ever tasted and they're wine menu is..."

Emanuel Sanabria

"One of my favourite and precious memories in Auckland involve oysters and wine at Depot. It's always a gamble on finding seats at such a popular..."

Vivi S

"Great atmosphere and exceptional service. Dined with a friend for lunch and we were seated in less than a minute. Staff are knowledgable and make..."

Ashlee

"We came to depot for a midweek long lunch and it did not disappoint. We ordered two small plates, one large plate, and two sides for three people,..."

Lisa Reynolds

"Great atmosphere to a lovely themed restaurant! Went for a early dinner and shared 2 dishes plus oysters with a friend. The mussels were gorgeous as..."

Tania Li

"Yes it is always busy but there are plenty of places around to get a drink and wait for the phone call for your table. Factor this into your night...."

Hannah Wilson

"As good as any casual eatery in the World I reckon - friendly staff, outstanding small plates and takes on classic kiwi food as well. Atmosphere when..."

Sigmond

"Good but not great.Service on a busy Thursday night was excellent. A little on the expensive side for the size of the dishes...."

Christian

"Awesome place. Love the lively atmosphere. It's quite busy (many had to wait in line for tables, a positive indication of its popularity I'm sure)...."

Jess

"This is a to go place with your friends. The restaurant is nice and have good music. Although the 4 of us didn't order from the raw section i.e...."

Helena

"Definitely my favourite meal in Auckland. I had the squid ink linguine with clams which was divine. I would definitely recommend this place if you..."

Jacq

"As I live in town we go here all the time and its a personal favourite. Do not miss the fish sliders, skirt steak, sugar pie for dessert or the bacon..."

Maino

"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Always in Metro top 50. I have been Depot many and many times. Almost perfect every time. Very hard to find the restaurant to always keep taste same..."

Francis Lockwood

"One of my all time favourite restaurants. Delicious food in a casual setting with awesome service every single time. The complimentary warm..."

Elena Ching

"After hearing all the vibes and since we are here for 2 nights, SO!!! after telling us that we have to wait for 1.5 hrs when we arrive at 8pm, we..."

Janey

"A favourite, every item was perfect. The oysters here are the best in Auckland, freshly shucked, too good. Those lamb ribs..melt in your mouth...."

Ryan

"Overview: A great place for shared dishes and for relatively unique and esoteric dishes.Pros: Great service and food. The food in..."

Audric Kam

"Love this place. A must stop in place on every Auckland trip for some oysters, white wine and rose'. I have never had oysters this good in my life..."

Miguel Sanchez Robertson

"Good low key vibe, attentive service and delicious, fresh food. You can tell a lot of love goes into the place and it seems like there is a lot of..."

Mb

"For oysters... This crew can't be beat. I typically enjoy downing 2-3 oysters maximum, but these bad boys actually make me lick my lips for more!..."

Youonlygetoutwhatyoupoutine

"We had an awesome early dinner here--the place definitely lived up to its reputation. It was never packed inside and we got a table right away, but..."

Zach Kutlow

"Two of us had a long lunch there yesterdayThe food was magnificentFrom the Snapper Sliders to the Lamb RibsAnd all the way to the Pork..."

Glenn Town

"Defiantly one of the most deserving top Auckland restaurants! We went here twice in two days it was so good. Such a cute space a little chilly in..."

Paris

"Not too bad overall, most of the flavors worked well together. The waitress to was able to make a recommendation for the Taco's, Yorkshire puddings..."

R & A

"Really enjoyed this place. Fresh clean flavours with simple presentation that allowed the food to speak for itself. The oysters were delicious, as..."

EpiCurious

"Depot is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland for a few reasons. One, because they serve the most delicious food. Two, the staff are always..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Have yet to visit the renowned Depot but jumped at the chance to try some of their offerings at Taste. The oysters were the best I've ever had, very..."

Victoria

"Reasonably strong coffee to start the morning. Bacon and egg roll is definitely yummy. Convenient location just next to convention centre when you..."

BY

"If you would like to try the best Hapuka in Auckland this is your place. The potato skins are pretty yummy too. Such a great taste and so worth the..."

B D H

"Posted: November 3rd, 2015 ˑ Filled under: Auckland, Food, New Zealand, Restaurants, Travel ˑ . Our first experience of eating out in Auckland..."

Nina And Kran

"My second visit at this Refined establishment Firstly impeccable food presentation.waitstaff had executed really well with product knowledge good..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"I eat here at least once a week, why because the food is incredible, service is great and the whole team is passionate about fresh food. The owner..."

Sean Appleby

"Best place to stop by for a quick bite and a drink.The steak is a must have.Always a good variety of clams and oysters.Never take..."

Hubert Cheng

"Just like many aucklanders me and my family love this place! So many little things that add up making it the perfect gathering spot: the vibe, the..."

Joanna W

"Amazing place to grab a quick meal in the heart of Auckland's CBD. The bistro is always busy, but do try the skirt steak and oysters Rockefeller...."

Christine Stephen

"If you are thinking of trying Depot, the only advice I'm going to give you is “goooooooooooooooooooo"Went there for my anniversary and we..."

Cath

"Depot never lets me down! Sure the waiting list can be daunting at times (or most of the time!), but it is definitely worth it! Me and my boyfriend..."

Mila B

"Great food, attentive and friendly staff..No reservations is a pain though, had to wait 1.5hrs....time easily killed at bar next door. Lamb cutlets..."

Sanjesh Lal

"This is definitely one of my top three eateries of all time, with good reason. The service is exceptional and the wait staff are always attentive..."

Victoria McMahon

"Possibly my favourite place on Federal street. Big call, but Al Brown definitely sets the standard here. There isn’t an option to make a..."

SS

"Good beer, good food and if you are sat at the back you can watch the chef's do their work! Good service. Very popular so make sure you get there..."

Nicola Lewis

"This is a great place to eat but get there early as the tables go faster then road runner. I had the mutton yorkshire puddings which were fantastic...."

Carl The Devourer

"If you're looking for some yummy tapas to eat, then this is the place to go! The layout is an old vintage style, with high seats and tables for..."

Gemma

"#zomatonz was nice enough to give me a voucher to the Depot Eatery so I decided to go after class the other day to try out their breakfast menu!..."

Razelle Icaro

"After hearing amazing things about Depot (hellooo Metro Restaurant of the Year?!?!?), we decided to go and try this place out. At 9:15am, the eatery..."

Sheena

"The service and food were great! Nothing shy of federal street's reputation of high standards. This was my first time eating here and I ordered..."

Richard Tran

"If i had to describe it in 1 word, it would be/: amazing. Had alot of dishes between the 3 of us and was happy with all of them. Stand out would be..."

Russel Dias

"It's hard to resist the charm of Al Brown's successes. Take Depot Eatery it's ridiculously always busy, houses it's very own raw seafood bar and dons..."

Monica

"Visited this place last week for the first time. We were warned about the wait time so my date arrived 45 minutes early just to reserve a table for..."

D G

"Turbot sliders and potato skins...LOVE!! These two dishes are my fav. Depot eatery is right on trend and is always really busy! It's quite condensed..."

HJ

"Always amazing food, service and ambience. One of my favourite places to go! I highly recommend the skirt steak with tobacco onions and the fish..."

Asdf

"Awesome food :) This is My favorite place in Auckland. Been there 5 times during my 4 week stay in Auckland, and this place never..."

Punith Gowda

"Very fresh daily comes claims and oysters. Also, the skirts steak is nicely cook, brown outside tender and juicy inside. -0.5 for the speed of..."

William Chiu

"Always madly busy, but definitely with the wait. The business makes for a vibrant atmosphere, that really adds to the overall dining..."

Paul Evans

"Depot is well worth the long wait!Came here with friends and despite the 2 hour wait it was well worth it! We started with oysters (a..."

Captain Underpants

"I love this place. I have been here many times now and am never disappointed and I always get to try something new on their changing..."

Miss Kiki

"Always fresh, great service and the waiters have excellent knowledge of the wines on the menu. I love the open kitchen so if you can get a table down..."

Jamie Lyons

"Have been here on several occasions; suitable for a casual feed with the misses, friends or family - all have been impressed. Its small and a bit of..."

FoodiePhysician

"Bone marrow and clam linguine are the bomb! Love going to this place, especially when I'm a bit early so I can sit outside without having to wait...."

Erika Bayangos

"Love, love love this place. They don't take reservations so you need to be early to get a seat (my boyfriend and I were there around 5:45pm for..."

Evie

"Outdoor area is no smoking. 3 to 4 tables further out and is cigar friendly. Never a disappointing experience. Always delivers food that is..."

Whiskyncigars

"Had our 1 year anniversary here, and their restaurant month menu was delicious! We especially loved the fish sliders, they're definitely worth..."

Xtina Cassidy

"Depot is a classic.I have been there like 6 times or more . I always Enjoyed the food and the experience.My favourite:..."

MommyYummy

"A place I love to take friends and family for casual lunch! Turbot sliders are a must. Must try their pork hock and skirt steak for the carnivores..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"One of the very best restaurants in Auckland. The food is honest and full of soul - cooked well, amazing flavours, and not fussed over. The oysters..."

Philippa Bannerman

"The beef cheeks are absolute to die for, just melts in your mouth with that remoulade. The ouster cream complements the kingfish sashimi really..."

Calvin

"Ok this is my fav place in the whole of Auckland. I hit this place with everything it can give me! I get balls deep in the Fish Sliders every time,..."

Alwayseating

"Located on Federal Street, Al Brown's bistro styled eatery has made headlines in Auckland's restaurant scene. Boasting a cuisine that is..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Came here for a late night snack one night. I had already had dinner but a couple friends don't finish work till 9pm. So it was a late dinner for..."

Iamcii

"Both times I have been here have been amazing experiences. Even had al brown bring out our entree himself which we were so surprised about. we miss..."

Lizzie Blackburn

"Exciting cuisine never disappoints. We dined at Depot a couple of weeks ago for lunch. We were treated with yorkshire pudding and mutton which melted..."

Michael Simon

"Been here three times now, and it's always been such a delight. The staff are consistently friendly, helpful and professional. The atmosphere is..."

Maria Carmela

"It was a good experience, atmosphere was nice, service was good and drinks kept on coming. I didn't eat only drank but other mates at the table..."

Ikazzy

"Depot, always been one of my favorite and been there couple of times. I always recommend to friends especially those traveling to Auckland and bring..."

Judie Zoe Ang

"Been here a handful of times now. Loved it every time. They've got a nice range of craft beers which is always popular with the bf. The wild meat..."

Gen Middlemiss

"Okay. The atmosphere although noisy and the waiters are frantically running around all the time, is quite nice. The design is rustic - or shabby chic..."

Max Mueller

"Service: 7/10Food: 9/10Cleanliness: 9/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 8/10Great service although the food came out..."

Jack Trav.

"Just went in for a drink and some nibbles, great staff and atmosphere. Food really tasty, lots of options to choose from so a good choice for a quick..."

Jane Bennett

"I've been meaning to try Depot for a very long time, but never followed through because there was always a wait and always ended up eating elsewhere...."

Jing Chen

"Awesome place for some great tasting food. Sliders are a must have, try the bone marrow for something different and finish off with the sugar pie...."

Miss Persistant

"I like their clams and turbot sliders. Almost all the dishes are quite delicious. But the environment is very noisy at dinner time. Day time is..."

Zoe Huang

"Depot is definitely one of my faves in Auckland! I try and go there whenever I can and went there this week before heading to the ballet at the..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"You'll always have to wait for a table here (unless you eat at abnormal hours) - but I've always thought that was the first impression of a..."

Gentlepig

"Another faultless experience at Depot - on maybe our 20th visit. Even with the often lengthy wait times for a table, I can say with all honestly that..."

Rhi Godwin

"Outstanding. The food was of an exceptional level. Service was amazing, home made Bloody Caesars with real clam juice! Great place for sharing, worth..."

Cam

"Went there for dinner and drinks the other night - amazing service and wonderful food. Food arrived really fast. Loved it.... Highly..."

Bernie Vogels

"This must be one of my favourite place of all time. I have been numerous times over the last couple of years. The wait at the door has reduced since..."

Wanderlust

"Such a refreshing spot, can't get enough of the Oysters. The wine list is pretty good and the service is always very warm with a cruisy..."

Andrew Summers

"I only had to wait a year or so, plus go on a weeknite evening, and on a night with torrential downpours to be able to squeeze into an outside table,..."

Frank

"TOP 10 PICK - AL Brown has done us proud! 2015 Metro winner of the year! This is my favourite restaurant! The fish sliders - Raw king fish and..."

House Of Eats

"Shuck your taste buds with fresh Malborough clams whether it is the sweet Tuatua or salty Diamond Shell with a clean ocean finish. Grill with..."

Ningjaeats

"This must be the place to be cause there was an hour wait for the table. The food was worth the wait. Causal style share plates and fresh..."

Ollycooking.com

"Every time I go to Auckland, I pop into this busy little place for a bite of fresh kaimoana. The selection of raw clams and oysters is great. The..."

Epicurious Nomad

"Definitely a must to try... I have been lucky and got in straight away both times... But when we came out the waiting time is unreal! The atmosphere..."

Donna&Shane

"So amazing, I looked at the menu and wasn't too keen on anything but we just ordered 4 dishes to share between us and I loved every single dish, I..."

Michaela Coe

"Oh my dearest Depot, thank you for the good food you're consistently providing :D Went here on a Friday night with my dad for dinner and as usual,..."

Kellie Lee

"It was a friday evening.We made our entrance into depot. BAM!The waft of scrumptious smells from the kitchen hit our noses whilst our ears..."

Tony Zhang

"This is my favourite by a country mile. The sharing plates are in my view the best way to eat. service is excellent and rustic look makes a real..."

Shane Philiips

"Went tonight for the Wahine and I's anniversary and once again Depot didn't disappoint. We didn't have to wait for a table and were seated instantly..."

Sam Jones

"Depot is busy, really busy- all the time. You can't book, but on a good day you can turn up and they will call you when a table is ready for you in..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"looks easy but really amazing！！so so nice！i love it！you must try！best ever in auckland..the steak and lamb ribs really really..."

Crystal

"I love this place. Always my favourite go to. We have been numerous times now and have never had bad services or food we can fault. Had my 30th bday..."

Kelly Kelly

"I would Highly recommend Depot to everyone. Good place to hang out with friends. Amazing food and great service. We had to wait for table for..."

Ru

"Yep, awesome.. Delicious food, switched on staff. This place deserves to be full. If you have to wait outside for a bit, grab a beer and hold fire...."

Sammy P

"Seafood-lovers will be right at home here. My mum started with a beautifully presented tasting plate of three NZ oysters, each with contrasting..."

Thevegicurean

"I finally got to try Depot out today after a previous failed attempt. My bf and I came for lunch, where depot was slightly quieter than when we tried..."

Laura Hunt

"Depot is a great place for lunch or dinner with friends. The oysters are amazing and taste like their straight out of the ocean. Overall good food..."

Rojas

"Al Browns Depot is a restaurant I would recommend to anyone. Whenever people ask where to go in the city or if they are visiting for a night we..."

The Incredible Edible

"So good I bought the company.. ok just the book by Al Brown! But this place lives up to the preceding reviews. Great atmosphere akin to new york bar..."

BeeQueUU

"Superb and brilliant at an affordable price. If you come to Auckland to dine, Depot can't be missed. Family and I ordered five things to share. The..."

Wilson Chau

"The first time I dined here was for lunch, and we sat in front of the kitchen - best seats in the house. Was so much fun watching the hustle of..."

Kwan-Lyn

"They didnt take bookings, so I expected very good food from this restaurant. I think they kind of delivered it. What I really liked was the deco...."

FlyingMonkey

"This place is packed around the clock everyday of the week! Been here four times and never disappointed. I have always been able to miss that crazy..."

Anna Harding

"I heard this place gets packed quick so my gf and I decided to go at an odd hour in th arvo - we were seated straight away. Wait staff are very..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Al Brown, you're a Legend! The food is charmingly different but somehow familiar! The staff are brilliant. Love love LOVE the place! Wish it was..."

Happy Nottocook

"Everything was perfect apart from service. Fresh oysters and amazing seafoodBut why when I ask the waiter about wine, all she responds with..."

Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter

"One of my favor bar,even its not easy to get the seat, Oyster is really fresh and juicy, Turbo sliders is the one I must order every time...."

Monique Liao

"love their food and place...the price is a bit expensive dont think everyone can afford it. customer service is ok..can be better...maybe i went to..."

Luka Aleksandr

"What a stellar experience. The staff were amazing nothing was too much and they made sure we got a table asap. The food was amazing we got the..."

Kezia Lobo

"One of my favourite restaurants in the city, always tell Auckland visitors to try this place out. You can always trust Al Browns restaurants to..."

Jemimah

"Have been here around 10 times and they always always deliver with the food. The seafood is outstanding, along with everything else on the menu. The..."

Angela Trigg

"We had been wanting to try depot due to raving recommendations and was not disappointed we had the pork plate to share and a side of fries. If we..."

Genevieve Van Eden

"I love Depot. The food, the atmosphere, the music and the people who come here. My friends and I ordered their platter and it was so good! The rabbit..."

AngeLi

"I love the raw seafood bar. My ultimate favorite seafood hangout. Service is excellent, they were very polite and attentive. I cannot fail the..."

Moira McFarland

"Depot is always a treat, fantastic service and delicious food it's one of my utter favourites. Bonus entertainment it's always fun watching uptight..."

Jen Hilford

"Great food, fantastic service! Turbot sliders and the skirt steak were the favourites! Best time to dine before 6pm as it gets busy. Highly..."

Tess

"Always a top 5 place to send people who haven't been before, or to take out of town friends. Most American esq styled places in NZ fail to deliver..."

Jason Montreal

"Always a favorite to eat at when in the city, oysters are amazing. The service is hurried but efficient, you're never left with an empty drink which..."

Cole Saunders

"I am not sure if I had done a review for Depo so here its is:Food : 10/10 finger lickin good!Service: excellent esp when al brown..."

Charissa

"To get a seat at this place you need to either turn up really early for dinner or be patient enough to wait for one to become available. The first..."

Linny

"Always a fantastic vibe and the food is well presented and delicious! The attention to detail is top class and the staff are enthusiastic,..."

Taste9

"Amazing! Best food I've ever eaten in Auckland. Service is great too, last time we went they made a simple mistake with our table and we got free..."

Marilyn Moore

"After reading a number of reviews and hearing the hype, myself and a couple lads thought we'd have to check it out. Initially we were told to wait..."

Nick Wellywood

"I can not say a bad word about this place. Love it, never been disappointed. Staff are friendly and professional, food is top notch.Price..."

Karl Dixon

"Very good food and service. Only reason it didn't get a 5 star is the price. If you don't mind paying then this is the place to eat. Great..."

Vang Ly

"Went there last night for dinner, and sat at the bar looking right into the kitchen. Was fascinating to watch their efficient kitchen team at full..."

Nathan Dunn

"Hands down....best place to eat in Auckland!Not a single complaint about the food! Good portions and reasonably priced sharing..."

Bobby Chen

"Al has really nailed it with Depot. His staff training must clearly be brilliant as they are attentive and look as though they really do have a..."

Mark Vella

"Every time I am in Auckland a must go!Depot in amazing.Food extremely fresh, standouts include pork hock, oysters, tacos and..."

Lloyd Green

"we really like the food here and the atmosphere however the metal tumblers are not good to drink out of and we had a metalic taste in our mouths for..."

Kyle Graves

"Love love love Depot Eatery - have been there many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and food is always amazing! Service is good..."

Cathy Lam

"This was my first visit to Depot; I'd heard so many good things about it I wondered if they could deliver. I needn't have worried, the food was..."

Gus

"Excellent food, atmosphere and services. The potatoes skin, chicken couscous, and all other dishes were amazing. I want to try everything..."

Rebecca Dong

"Group of 4 girls, close to Xmas had a bit of a wait but managed to get a table after about 1/2 hour.Great food - asked the waiter for..."

Tracey Donald

"Perfection. Please open a sister Depot in Christchurch Al. We are desperate for good eateries down here! The quake took them all and I can honestly..."

Sophie

"Didn't think this restaurant would live up to the hype, but WOW! Amazing food! The pork and skirt steak were amazing, LOVED the kumara and have been..."

Alex Sanders

"Four of us went here for a birthday and were incredibly impressed, the waiter answered all questions we had on wine and beer and made helpful..."

Mitch Evershed

"This place was amazing and we will have to go back! Loved the service and the food ! The drinks were quickly served and the food followed straight..."

Mandy V

"The food here is unbelievable. Breakfast is superb and everything else tastes amazing. My Friend ordered potato skins and I kind of thought they..."

Rozanne D

"Amazing food, incredible service. Never fails!I have recommended Depot to many of my friends and family. Each and every time, Depot has..."

Carol

"The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are super friendly! Only took one star off because of the long wait times. They need to expand asap..."

Lee V

"My wife and I went to Auckland for 5 nights and ate here three nights in a row Sat, Sun and Mon 13-15 JulThe staff are fantastic as we got to..."

Gary Burt

"This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. The food is fresh and new, affordable for the standard of food given and the atmosphere. The sole..."

Aaron Nolan

"We had an absolutely brilliant meal at Depot last night. Having only been once previously, a year ago, we'd been fantasising about returning many..."

Miso

"Had the Waiheke oysters and hapuku sliders - simply awesome as usual. However, the brisket "tortillas" were a disappointment, not well seasoned and..."

Cindy Buell

"Have heard about depot for a long time. And we were not dissappointed. The schnapper in the schnapper sliders was so juicy it melted into my toungue...."

Tim Hinchliff

"Visited with my wife and had an outstanding experience. The place was buzzing, the service was really quick, super friendly but still professional...."

Michael J

"Love this place.The food is well prepared with good portion sizes. A good selection of food to choose from. For how popular and..."

Casey

"been a couple of times now and really like the vibe ' The seafood Is as fresh as you Could ever hope for and the service is great.ate 2 Doz of..."

Joe Holden

"Upon entering the establishment it is easily apparent that Depot is still one of the most popular restaurants in the Auckland area. It is a cool..."

Logan Saxer

"This place it getting lots of hype at the moment, so we were happy to wait for a table. Out of the 4 share plates we had 2 were great - the Kingfish..."

Anna

"Depot was my 'destination' restaurant for a three-day visit to Auckland, after hearing so much about it. Place sure is popular, an hour wait for a..."

Charles Croft

"Great place to go with some friends to share lots of different dishes. Definitely recommend the oysters, they were fab! For those who have spent time..."

Annalise Bagrie

"Amazing! Went here for my birthday August 2012. Fantastic service, delicious food, great ambiance. Not pretentious. Relaxed feel. We had oysters -..."

Lucy Shield

"We had dinner at Depot last night and loved the food. It is relaxed and the service is really friendly and efficient. The on tap Pinot is pretty good..."

Liz

"OK - there is seriously a rave about this place and I wasn't amused about the fact that you can't make a reservation.So we finally got in..."

Dave

"Depot is, without fault and gets the kiwi dining experience down pat.Incredible ambiance, always heaving busy (Bellotta must be thanking..."

The Enthusiastic Cook

"We went to depot with a group of six. Ordered various small and large plates and every dish was superb. Favourites were the snapper tortillas and the..."

Melissa

"really couldnt fault the experience. Think we were lucky as only 2 of us so managed to have a seat straight away. By the time we left there was a 90..."

Suztho71

"Oh my. Where do I begin? Depot is so fantastic.Firstly, The Turbot Sliders.Melt in your mouth. Tiny, flavoursome morsels of perfectly..."

Olivia Winstone

"There is no better place to hang out with your friends and have a yummy meal, good service and great value for money!! The place has this incredible..."

Rebecca

"WOW what a great place to immerse yourself in a vibrant fast pasted eatery that offers amazing food choices & backed up by highly trained &..."

Michelle Christini

"My three foodster companions and I, enticed by stories of oysters and bacon hock, had been meaning to check this place out for quite sometime. We..."

Chris Baldock

"Quite possibly our favourite place to eat in Auckland---where else can you get freshly shucked oysters? Great casual ambience, great food, and last..."

NomNomPanda

"Day - MondayTime - 1pmI love this place - have spent $1000's there if not 10's of thousands on client entertainment since it..."

Hugh Lloyd

"I love this place! For a casual pop in, delicious light eats and wine from a cup...you can't go wrong. Has a fantastic vibe, and the interiors are..."

Emma

"It is worth overcoming the challenges of getting into this place to experience the food. It can look a bit chaotic from the outside but the service..."

David Boshier

"Love this place, simple but trendy. good for a quick bite to eat with friends or after office drinks. The sliders are lovely but some improvements to..."

Fiona Miller

"Exceptional...fantastic (slightly quirky but not at all pretentious) menu, amazing service, über cool decor...loved it! Will definitely be back, in..."

Jennifer Morgan

"5 of us there for lunch this Saturday -- ordered the lamb ribs, beef fajitas, pork hock, clams, hapuka fish belly, and a couple of other dishes. The..."

Merv Lowe

"This was such a great dining experience! The food was absolutely beautiful, and the staff were so amazingly friendly and down to earth. Will most..."

Rebecca Wright

"Stunning food, great service. Highlight of my foodie weekend in Auckland. The decor is fun and relaxed, casual style menu that was easy..."

Jan

"I love this new eatery and Oyster Bar! A great Kiwi theme done with style rather than tacky. Al Brown is one of our best chefs who specialises in..."

Louise Ngaei

"After read about the new places around Skycity we decide to have a look and try for ourselfs this new and popular eatery & oyster bar. The place..."

Marie

"Just got home from a fantastic evening at Depot with my boyfriend and his visiting French parents. Very impressed! Bonus that..."

Rose

"Went with four friends and shared 'one of everything'. It's a great menu and a quality experience. Oysters, sliders and pork-hock a real..."

Dean Cornish

"Had great fun at Depot the other night! Gorgeous food. Lovely, friendly and helpful young Irish waitress. All the food we ordered was fresh and..."

Maria & Dom

"God What a Great Place!I must say the first time I want too impressed waiting outside for a table. It was a windy night and we weren't even..."

Michele Turner

"Walked in off the street prior to RWC final for an early dinner en route to the game. Staff were very welcoming and managed to squeeze us in right..."

Trina Smith

"Loved the setting! Loved the food! Staff very friendly.Chair/ stools gave me backache and was a Little pricey but that would be the only..."

Michelle Wells

"AMAZING!!!superb food and fantastic service, will defiantly be back again. such attention to detail, very attentive and helpful staff, love how..."

Emma

"Have been 3 times in a week. Absolutely love the place. The food in amazing, simple but very delicious. The service is great and I love the wine..."

Janine

"Wow,what a great place.Popped in for breakfast and wished we'd stayed for lunch.Best coffee ive had in a long time and the bacon butty has me..."

Leanne Leonard

"Just popped in to have a quick cup of coffee with a friend this morning. We walked in and were a little unsure of whether we needed to order at the..."

Susan Jourdan

"3 varieties of oysters shucked to order - what a start! Loved the vinegretteEnjoyed several small plates, kahawai fish cakes, kingfish..."

Jeremy Coombes

"How do I begin with depot? As soon as you walk into the place it is buzzing with people and the rustic, industrial atmosphere is calm and nostalgic...."

Mariamjafer

"Depot is another wonder by Al Brown – this guy can do no wrong! He’s the man behind Fed Deli and Ugly Bagels as well. Depot is always busy with..."

Jennifer Manalo

"OK I have been looking forward to come here in like forever with 2 or 3 foiled attempts... but finally got in with 2 other friends that's their first..."

Lillian

"Great ambience with delicious food and spectacular service . Must go..."

Jasjeet Singh

"If this restaurant actually deserves the Metro Supreme Restaurant of the Year 2012, then I'm John Key. But even John Key won't be able to deny that..."

EarnesTaster

"I have been to Depot a few times, well maybe more than a few times, definitely more than a few times! It is a favourite spot for a quick after work..."

Mairi Herbert

"On a clear summers night we strolled from drinks on a friends yacht, under Skytower to perch on barstools at rugged tables, ordered a drink and..."

Maggie G

"It's super expensive but the food is good. I like sitting at the bar and watching the world go by! You always get some really interesting and some..."

Rebecca Warren

"The metro 50 in 2013 , my friends say the best oysters in north island! I like hanging out with friends and try different spots in the weekend, so if..."

Daniel Wang

"This is my go to place for taking visitors for a casual but interesting lunch. I love the sit-at-bar, the oyster/clam counter, the stainless steel..."

Kate W

"I will at some point do a more thorough review of Depot, but I will put this up as a provisional review until such a time as I can take photos and do..."

Trace

"If I could do more than five stars I would. We came here at the recommendation of another couple we met on a wine tour. We loved it so much we came..."

Benjamin Huey

"This was a great place and a great last dinner to end my 3 week holiday. My husband and I sat by the kitchen and watched the magic of prepping and..."

Melinda Mata

"Came here for early dinner at 5pm after a spa day, so it was nice and quiet. We ordered poutine, toasted rueben, NY strip steak, and mussel &..."

Soo Woo

"Pleasantly surprised here. Have been before but only snacked and it was great then but for such a popular spot, I wasn't expecting the standards to..."

TK

"We were seated within minutes on a busy Thursday night (Easter weekend). Sat at the kitchen counter where we watched all the plates being..."

Joann Mills

"Stopped by for lunch and split heirloom tomatoes and skirt steak. We were concerned that wouldn’t be enough so we ordered potatoe skins as well. ..."

Henry Depew

"Great and fun food, fantastic fast and friendly service and ample sitting space inside and outside. When I was at the Depot, the waiters went out of..."

Irene

"The best pork hock, the best potato skins. The sliders and bone marrow were good too. The oysters were very fresh. A nice buzzy atmosphere. Highly..."

dorinachen

"Had a wonderful experience dining at Depot. Service was fantastic with friendly and helpful wait staff, beautiful food and great wine list. We will..."

Rainbow Fasher

"This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! Service was top notch and food was delicious. Gluten free options available and..."

Reset

There are 250 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Best After-hours in Auckland Central

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters

tanya gribben

Rosalind Berben

Laetizia Sanne

Ona Lovethetruth

Stewart Darroch

Leanne Adams

Miranda Devlin

Anna Newton

Peter Grundy

Alan Young

Tak Yu Chan

Emma Zigan

Johan Eagar

Keegan Adams

T Hashmi Khan

Zen Loo

Craig Streater

Robin Guenzel

Trevor Reid

Geoff Wilson

Craig Lancaster

Mike Coulam

Yasmine Bendjafer

LuNa The TuNa

David Forsyth

Cindy Taylor

Shania D'Cruz

Support Coordinator Auckland North

Kirsty Jackson

Frederick Tan

Manar Abdallah

Nyan Lynn Htun

Yingrui Zhang

Tony Shih

Deb

Amindha Fernando

Jessica Shen

Thi Mai Phuong Du

Marco Dal Sacco

Tracy Huynh

Kevin

Rachel V

Robot Alpaca-Turkey

Leah B

Cass Toyne

Madame Butterfly

s s

Hema P

Ivan Ho

sheeba lamba

Adrian Zhang

Shelly

Carolyn Z

Kendahlwhitleysua

Anoushka

Vijay Talekar

Joshua James King

Stina Laurence

Sjr Sjr

Annaliesa Jeffs

Riki-Lee Tarei

Arnur Iskaliyev

Karen Olson

Fraser Bourne

Jason Webb

Clint Edie

Frederick Tan

Paulina Koopen