TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Ortolana

87/100 (3378 ratings)

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"Kids love their ice cream, handy when doing shopping in town. Friendly service and tasty..."

Rex Chen

"Loved their food and very nice services from the..."

Al La Carte

"Extremely nice for a lil' date. Excellent food as expected and offering probably the most unique flavours for breakfast. Light, rich and fresh. The..."

Ken Wong

"Rating 4.0 Great fresh modern New Zealand cuisine. A number of my colleagues recommended this place as one of their favourite restaurants in..."

Manz

"Always love the dessert and the ambience in..."

Zein

"Had a lovely Sunday lunch.Market fish was full of flavours. Lamb gnocchi was really good, rich and full of amazing flavours. Gnocchi melted in our..."

PK

"Relatively healthy and very fresh food served at Ortolana. I came here for lunch with my boyfriend and we both left satisfied. We got the piadina..."

Sharon Louie

"Beautiful place to dine in. Very intimate in the evening and looks fresh in its garden setting during the day. Wonderful service and food...."

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"Cosy, felt welcomed by the staff members. Very polite . I have this thing for Gnocchi and it was delicious. Ordered Kumara Gnocchi..."

Michelle Chua

"I took my seat and not long was attended by the lovely staff. Sooo yummy and satisfying! I love this small restaurant, will come again soon..."

Karla Faviana

"Yummy food and good service. Great selection and quality for vegetarian food! Tables are a little small for three people sitting at a table..."

Jammin

"We first paid a visit to Ortolana for a cheeky mid-week dinner to satisfy our pasta cravings, and our (great) expectations were easily exceeded. It's..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Lovely ambience it is a glass house like setting. We came in to relax our foot and ordered two soda. They were both surprisingly delicious,..."

Charis Yang

"Came in tonight after uni to catch up with high school friends. Originally wanted to go to Orleans for their mac'n'cheese and fried chicken waffles..."

Rosanne Choy

"Very nice ambience. Suitable for celebration 🥳 went there on Mother’s Day with my mom for dinner and we are definitely loving their food! The..."

Annie Low

"Spectacular location with delicious food, perfect plating for the start of great instagram photos! The staff was very attentive and friendly, I..."

Jason Su

"I always come to this restaurant for dinner. One dish I ordered the most frequently is market fish. What kind of market fish they served is depending..."

Will Nono

"Went here for me and my partner 1st anniversary; the service by the stuff was really professional and well spoken. Greet us and took us to our table..."

Mandagrey898

"Delicate little restaurant located in Britomart. The interior is modernly decorated with a intimate setting. It’s also lovely sit in the garden..."

Lucy

"My partner and I have been coming here for a while now and love it every time. It is an absolutely wonderful setting with an outdoor space full of..."

Matchstick Reviews

"What a wonderful find!I was walking nearby, I saw the outdoor setting, the fairy lights, the glass tables... and I felt it had a good..."

Arnaud Michelin

"Been here a few times, the food is amazing. It is one of my favorite locations to go to. 100% would recommend. They have a seasonal menu and would go..."

Tong Ly

"After walking around looking for a place to eat for about 40 minutes we stumbled on this place quite by accident and I am pleased that we stopped...."

Saskia Halleen

"Had dinner here a few months ago and I still remember how amazing it was! The ashed sirloin was wonderful with the crunch of the asparagus, not too..."

Stacey

"The location is great and the atmosphere is near perfect - Ortolana perfectly pulls of a beautiful restaurant in a garden sort of vibe. As is to be..."

Jay

"I have been here several times for breakfast and always delicious, yesterday I went for lunch with a group of colleagues, I had the Octopus as entree..."

Cesar Luis

"Met up with my cousin and aunt here and had an early breakfast in the weekend. It was around 8AM when I arrived and there were a few tables both..."

G1k

"Beautiful place for brunches, wonderful ambience with an awesome location. Great selection of brunch food with lots of options for vegetarians. Had..."

Marnelli

"Great spot in britomart. Busy even on a tuesday. Tomato basil and mozzarella piadina was fantastic, if only there was more! Agria gnocci also..."

Flippynz

"Lovely service, great deco, nice and super friendly staff. Great indoor and outdoor seating and delicious cocktails. I had a lamb and kumara meal..."

Amorita Maharaj

"I came here with a friend on a very nice and peaceful Friday midday. We were greeted on entrance and seated by the outdoor heating. I ordered the..."

Aimee

"At the centre of Auckland exists this amazing gem.Amazing design and atmosphere with a friendly and careful staff.We ordered the spaghetti,..."

João Plácido

"Great place for breakfastLoved the food ( the omelet was the pick for me) and the service was fast and friendly. I’ll be back next time I’m..."

Tim A

"Best place for Italian food in town. I fall in love with their market fish no matter how many times I have it. The atmosphere and interior design of..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Loved the food - prepared with pride and love and lots of focus given on fresh seasonal produce. Every single element in the dish is well thought..."

R-Dee Roche

"This is one of my favourite restaurants – the menu changes often and the quality is always amazing. Kitchen is open plan and the flavours that..."

Vicki Corless Brown

"Ortolana is just gorgeous. A cozy interior with spacious, adequate seating in the heart of Britomart. Dusk was an accidentally wonderful time for..."

Raj Singh

"Part of the Hip Group, this location is very similar to the other restaurants in that it focuses on fresh seasonal produce.Menu is well thought..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Incredible place. The service is really good and the ambiance is amazing. Its a casual, light and bubbly vibe as well as very pleasing to the eye. I..."

Veronica Te

"Came here for lunch and was blown away by the meal and service. The lovely lady at the front of the restaurant accommodated our last minute..."

Stacey

"Food is excellent here, always used to go there for breakfast not to busy in the mornings so could get a seat inside. Atmosphere is..."

Soph M

"Came here for resturaunt month for the past 2 years! Very delicious and excellent service. The atmosphere is also quite chilled and welcoming...."

Angela

"Went their on a Friday for after work drinks. Had some snacks. The place gets real busy. Music was good, service very friendly n food was..."

Naziminator

"Love the seating and the decoration inside this wooden restaurant. Staffs were nice. Ordered a glass of home made chia seeds soda which was good. It..."

"Beautifully decorated. I love the touch of olive oil, pepper and sea salt given to us so we were free to season. We got the Chicken Cotoletta,..."

Oksana Zhang

"I love the ambience of the outside dining here. This is such a pretty place to eat. I only ordered the kale and apple smoothie while here but it was..."

Cardyff Hill

"Love the place in Britomart. And food were great but quite expensive. Ortolana's drinks are lit! 👌🏻 My favourite was their shakes. Very..."

EAT Girl 👑

"Came here for the 2 course $25 lunch menu for restaurant month! It's better if you book because it does get busy during lunchtimes. Had the chicken..."

Jason Zhang

"We went here for a birthday meal. Over all I loved everything about this place. The atmosphere hummed but not overly loud throughout the evening, the..."

Becks Fielding

"Great food and customer service. We waited for not long and our food was right in front of us. Awesome decor both inside and outside, especially the..."

Tanvi Kumar Rao

"Have dined here several times and it's consistently lovely. My boyfriend and I love the chicken cotoletta dish, especially with all the kale piled..."

AucklandEater

"Great service. Great food. End of story. The gnocchi changes seasonally, the second and last photo are two different seasons of gnocchi...."

Dxlche

"This is a place where my bestie and I come for celebrations or when we have an URGE to spoil ourselves 🤣. It's somewhere that's top of my list for..."

Charmaine

"Dropped in here for a coffee on a rainy day. Do ask them about the coffee of your choice as it may not be listed on the menu. I had my favourite one..."

Deepinder Bahia

"Food quality and presentation were very good. But it took looong time that my partner's dish was served for some reason. It finally came when I..."

MAYA　

"If you are into European fusion food, you should go here! The service was perfect and the waiters were very attentive with you. This is a..."

Lewiaga

"''Twas a Fridate for and we just wanted to have good place to eat. The staff who greeted us is nice and welcoming. Although the outdoor seating was..."

Vino Noir Zuniga

"What a lovely place! We came for an early dinner. The ambience is relaxing and service great. We ordered the market fish and short ribs which both..."

Sasha Williams

"Lovely atmosphere, cool lighting and tasty food about sums up this place. I had the pan roasted fish and it was quite good. The wine pairing was..."

SDeans

"I took my mum here on a Sunday for brunch.Atmosphere was lovely but you are sitting very close to the other table.Food was excellent and..."

Shell

"Ortolana is a high class Italian restaurant with a fantastic layout and comfy furniture. The food was great given that this is a high end restaurant,..."

Sylvester Kuo

"This is another one of my favourite go-to places. The Hip Group have really got their restaurants down to a T. Great ambience, great staff and great..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Ambience was good, service was friendly and quick. Had a great time with friends. The dessert was nothing spectacular. I should have stuck with a..."

I_like_pickles

"Been there with friends two month ago. It was a great experience overall. My friend made a reservation and when I reached there 10 minutes earlier,..."

Silvia Fang

"Went here last night with a big group of friends for dinner for a hens night. The restaurant itself is really nice and open with a gorgeous outdoor..."

Alysha Bower

"Absolutely love this place! They have great food, with fresh produce and amazing drinks to match! It's simple and delicious and it was..."

Pareen

"Went here for a late night dine on Thursday night. It was still very busy even though it was 8pm (always a good sign). The decor was beautiful and..."

Bella Qian

"Another one of Hip Groups successful ventures. Ortolana is such a beautiful restaurant, with a European flair.I love Hip Group restaurants..."

Charlene Weaver

"Really nice light lunch in summer. They used to put too much salt in pasta so I asked them to make the pasta without salt this time. And it was..."

Poppingcandy

"Food: last time I had a beef agnolotti dish which was delicious, with complex and delicious seasoning. All food was beautifully presented and..."

Will Scalioni

"You can always count on this restaurant to serve up delicious, quality and fresh dishes. Together with the great ambience the britomart place..."

ShoRt

"Meaning ‘market gardener’ in Italian, Ortolana which is situated within the hustle and bustle of Britomart is an elegant, contemporary space...."

Hungry Auckland

"The food portions were very small and expansive. But tasted good.We ordered a beef, a pasta and a chicken. Only 3 thin slices of beef..."

Cindy Ong

"Even the restaurant is just sitting beside the milse, I haven't got chance to try it before. I loved the Beef pasta, thanks for the cute waiter's..."

Megan Yang

"Went to try the "restaurant of the month" special $25 menu include beef short rib with agnolotti & Gelato on a stick, the agnolotti is basically a..."

Chelsea

"One of the coolest places in Auckland. Love the architecture and the way they deal with the ingredients, using local and fresh products.I..."

Diogo Reck

"Feeling particularly opulent, our group decided to adventure past our usual budget of $10-14 lunches for Ortolana.We ordered the Market..."

Medium_Rare

"Had two dishes for $ 26.00 as a light dinner. Corned beef is a special dish, I tasted sweet flavor of red cabbage and strong flavor of mustard from..."

Michelle Hwang

"I went here on my last evening in Auckland and it did not disappoint. It had very fresh produce and you could tell the produce used were in season as..."

ItstartswithaC

"You must go here. Food is beautiful, healthy, tasty and looks as pretty as a picture. Big sis & I went favourites were the fig dish & the handmade..."

Louise

"The "fancy" dining @Britomart.Great customer service, the best wines, food.🌿You can experience the modern dishes in nice and..."

Mariko Sakurai

"I liked the taste of food but the portion was not enough for me starving. I had to eat another dinner at home. If you have enough money to eat out..."

Lisa Kim

"Great service and lovely atmosphere. Five of us had lunch here along with a bottle of champagne. All really enjoyed our meals. I had the gnocchi...."

I Love Food

"Enjoyed breakfast there. I had the older and it was fantastic. Good selection on green teas. Nice atmosphere and speedy service. What else to say?..."

MrJan

"GOALS AND DREAMS 💕😍✨. It's been a 4 year dream of mine to go here and I finally achieved that, I was worried I had hyped it up too much in my..."

Monique Porteous

"Wonderful place, beautiful desserts (I had the cherry chocolate cake!), and my friends and I could not be happier with our cocktail & peach and..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"I came here in the weekend with a friend for brunch. I've been here once before but it was a long time ago. We first ordered drinks and we..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Went for brunch with my family today and the service and atmosphere was lovely! Coffee was superb! The only down side was our food, the food was..."

Eléna MacEwan

"Much like it’s nearby sister properties Rosie and The Store, Ortolana delivers healthy hipster cuisine with ingredients sourced from their own..."

Zoe Bowker

"Had a lovely overall experience here last weekend. Wait staff were excellent, serving us sparkling water on arrival and seating us quickly and in a..."

Jess

"I regularly visit Ortolana. It's always busy, charming and the staff are well equipped for the footfall. It's lovely to sit outdoors in the..."

Michal Rebecca

"Beautiful space, fresh and modern menu. House made bread was dense and delicious, and the service was personable and warm. There are woollen rugs..."

Brunching Around

"I really want to love this place I really do. first time i went with my friends and the waitress was very kind and explained to us the whole menu...."

Issie

"This review is based on coffee alone. We have been here for coffee meetings several times now. It is a gorgeous cafe in the Pavillions in Britomart...."

Fiona M

"We had been wanting to visit this wee restaurant for some time. We had been put off by the thought of finding parking, but it was incredibly easy...."

B D H

"Second time here in 6 months and if anything the food seems to have improved. The fish taretare starter was an excellent combination of freshness,..."

Lee Marshall

"Quality over quantity Plates seems small for the price but it's seriously so delicious Usually very busyFriendly staff and..."

Thegreeats

"For entree - the dry cured pork with fried bread has a super delish tuscan butter spread, and was much tastier than the more subtle summer squash..."

Food Baby

"Great service and nicely presented organic breakfast! The portion kinda looked too small but it was just enough to feel full! Seasoned perfectly and..."

Jay

"Ortolana is always a nice place to sit down for a light meal if you aren't feeling too hungry. The dishes are fresh and always very green. However if..."

Jenny Da

"So modern and elegant - Ortolana is definitely a place you can't walk past without thinking you must go there next time. During the day, the outdoor..."

Misty

"We went to Ortolana for lunch early Dec with a couple of friends. I was very much looking forward to visit since I had heard such nice things about..."

Anne F

"Have been here for the second time and had the omelette with ricotta and zucchini, which was nice, but a little bland. The middle seemed a lot of egg..."

Isi

"nice spot in the heart of Britomart, went with old colleagues for dinner, we ordered fish, chicken and beef, the food is sensational. I've ordered..."

Chelsea Chian

"I use to love ortolana when they first debut. Sadly I think the creativeness and standard of the place is not as good as it used to be. I..."

Travels4Food

"Went here last night for dinner. Second time I have eaten here. Service was excellent. Food was all very tasty. Setting very pleasant.We..."

Avi

"I am in absolute love with this place; its very rare for me to give out 5 star ratings but I have for Ortolana. In the heart of Britomart amongst..."

Caroline Barrett

"Lunch here was so good! Tried the organic Crumbed chicken an kale with lard roasted potatoes! and gnocchi was very fresh also and spring veg, grains..."

Paris

"Have been to ortolana for breakfast but not for lunch. I'll admit I was a bit intimidated by the fancy names for most of the dishes but I decided to..."

India Shores

"Yet another stunning eatery by HipGroup. I can't believe it took me so long to visit but I'm so glad I finally did! We arrived mid morning..."

Laura Hunt

"Amazing service and cute quiet setting for Britomart! It's one place you can eat outside or in and still hear the conversation at the table.We..."

Jaffa

"What a beautiful restaurant. Been here twice and both times was amazing! A stand out dish was the fazzoletti with cumin roasted beet, feta whip and..."

Julia

"Ok, we have eaten here 12 or so times during the day (mostly brunches/lunches). The space is beautiful and the staff very attentive. We have both..."

Stu

"Foods great service great. Atmosphere very nice. Just the outside, I wouldn't recommend it if it's windy. Otherwise would go back! And it's a nice..."

Jun Lau

"I have always been a huge fan of Ortolana (and to be quite honest.. All of the Hip Group eateries) and dine here frequently.Ortolana is an..."

L.E.N.S

"Love Ortolana for a late brunch or early lunch! While my friends tend to go for a main I can never pass the organic millet & nut granola with yoghurt..."

Kezia Lynch

"One word : flawless. We popped in here for breakfast when we were up in Auckland for work - totally worth every single cent. The service was..."

Anna Garland

"Imagine a restaurant right in the heart of the CBD serving delicious, locally grown food, plus desserts from Milse (my favourite hangout), with the..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"I have been here a few times before and really enjoyed it each time. We came for a work lunch today and again, it was great. The portion sizes..."

KitKat

"Food was yummy! Love the setting! Surprised how busy it was for a Tuesday. We were able to sit outside under heaters & keep warm. I had rigatoni with..."

Erin Brown

"Great feed. Love how most of the produce comes from their own farm. Had the smoke hay butter pasta as awesome. Bit slow serving the beers but it's no..."

Steve Brown

"I loved this place, the vibe, the seating and both the interior and exterior decorations were just all 5/5. The only reason that I'm giving Ortolana..."

Annie Ren

"Great place for brunch but found it a little expensive for what I received. Lovely staff and wide range of dishes on offer to suit all tastes and..."

Rona Dalgleish

"This review is from the 31 May 2014 (only just started this account)We came here for my brothers birthday!This was my first time eating at..."

Gemma

"Gypsy salad? Goddess dressing?? Yes, please! Ortolana has an interesting and whimsical menu, a lovely food and a very cosy vibe—indoor and out...."

Campbell Ecklein

"This place is generally packed and for good reason. I tried the market fish garden harvest, the fish was beautifully cooked. The soy latte was a..."

Rojas

"A great place for dining. Certainly one of the best restaurants in Auckland. I walked into this place because the other restaurant I wanted to go was..."

Punith Gowda

"Lovely restaurant. Owned by the same people as St Heliers Bistro (which is wonderful).I love how they have their own farm for their amazing..."

Craig Ck Koning

"I ordered some canapés from Ortolana on Tuesday for an event here at my office. The whole booking process was so simple and easy. I spoke with them..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"I have tried to come here quite a few times, and being successful only once as they are so popular and do not take bookings (only a waiting list that..."

Helena Chen

"I usually come here at night towards the end of th week, it's a lovely resturant that is ways lively and full of people, it's a great atmosphere and..."

Hungry Hippo

"Sure you are on the pricey side my dear Ortolana, but my admiration for your offerings doesn't seem to abate. Your green salad with goddess dressing..."

Auckland Foodie

"I have been a couple of times before and it was amazing and when we went last night it didn't disappoint. We had the 3 courses for $55 restaurant..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"My rating goes strictly to food and the environment as I dined outside. However the down fall was my bad costumer service I experienced that..."

Duyen-Kim Nguyen

"Yum yum yum!! First time here and I will be back very soon! The place is so warm, cosy and inviting, we were very comfortable while enjoying our..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"Flawless. The interior is beautiful, it's nice to be able to sit outside and people watch while enjoying the britomart atmosphere. Service has been..."

Ryan

"Went here for the very first time with a friend. Thought to try it out as it looked different to places we've been to. Seating was no sweat didn't..."

Seamus M.

"Everything about Ortolana is to die for. The decor is beautiful, and the food is somehow even better. The staff look after you extremely well, and..."

B

"Finally managed to have dinner with the wife minus our two kids which was quite an experience and we chose to dine at Ortolana.We were..."

JaimeC

"Delicious creative food right here. Interior design is to die for and the atmosphere is simply brilliant. Love the open kitchen and the kind and..."

PancakePanda

"Love it here, everything from the menu to the service is spot on. Interior is also really nice, can get busy though - so get in early. Will be back..."

Victoria

"After walking around Britomart we found this place... it was late afternoon and abit busy but we got a table easily... We were given the dinner menu...."

Donna&Shane

"This has got to be my favourite restaurant. I went there earlier tonight with my better half (and no Austin). You can't book but they fitted us in..."

Austin

"Great food, great service, great interiors (and exteriors), safe to say Ortolana is one of the best places to eat in the city. I had the special of..."

Jaya

"I've been here so many times and as always they are packed! But the food and service still remain consistency. Love the food and its plating...."

NhatLinh Ng

"Amazing setting, surprisingly comfortable bar stools, friendly staff and last but not least amazing food. Our table of 5 enjoyed three starters to..."

Meaghan Aureguy

"If you live in Auckland, you know this place. If you’re visiting Auckland, add this to your list. I had read about it before we made the trip..."

ElsewhereBriefly

"One the of best restaurant in town. Love the food and drinks. Also you can order the dessert from Milse (just next door). Staff are friendly and it's..."

Julia Nguyen

"Ortolana is a beautiful restaurant serving incredible wholesome food right in the heart of the CBD. I love all of the hip group restaurants as the..."

Jess Pendergrast

"I've been to Ortolana only twice but I loved every bit of it each time, from the stylish decor to the beautiful food, without forgetting amazing..."

Estelle.verani

"This is my first time trying the dinner menu here. We were a bit slow to be greeted and seated upon arrival, but the service during and after the..."

Jing Chen

"The atmosphere at Ortolana is absolutely breathtaking - beautiful lighting, heaters, comfy chairs and knee rugs. The staff were incredibly attentive,..."

Gem McLeod

"O is an absolutely beautiful restaurant and I'd been wanting to dine here for a long time. It was absolutely humming for a Wed rnight and even though..."

Vitale Eti

"Fresh , mouthwatering food . the organic chicken dish and their raw fish my favour arid dishes . The kids can order from the specialist desert..."

Shane Philiips

"Went for breakfast Sunday AM. Really outstanding service! Needed one breky really basic and not on the menu but were staff were super helpful and..."

Ian

"The food here is all about quality not quantity. The portions are quiet small, but I am always left satisfied when I've finished eating my meal. This..."

Eden Howard

"I used to shy away from this kind of place. Not sure why. Not a huge menu but everything i've tried has been fantastic.Service too.Im not..."

Panda Eyes

"Ortolana Britomart does beautiful food in a really nice casual dining kind of. area. The menu can be a bit difficult to interpret, but the service is..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"The Hip Group has really helped raise the bar in Auckland with a winning formula of good service, simple but nice food in trendy locations with..."

Fylde

"I have been to Ortolana several times for drinks with friends, the service has always been great, the staff checked on us and kept our water glasses..."

Ken

"Three or four times Ortolana has provided me with the perfect lunch when shopping in Britomart or at that end of the CBD.. A sophisticated little..."

Duncan Galletly

"I love ortolana!! I find myself craving ortolana every week!!The food is so fresh tasting and leaves me feeling full but not stuffed...."

Aniva Huang

"We weren't too hungry to start off with. The service was great and the waiter explained the menu really well. The food was good for its'..."

Joanne Chiang

"After reading a lot of reviews and been wanting to try Ortolana, I finally had a chance to try it on Saturday. I had a hot chocolate and..."

Miss Kiki

"Dined here on a wet windy day before a show at Vector Arena. So chose inside - very noisy with hard surfaces, tables very close together.Service..."

Pat Lythe

"Last night, I went there to celebrate birthday with my boyfriend for dinner. Friendly and attentive services but the food, market fish with garden..."

Ameri Lim

"Beautiful setting. We sat in the courtyard, had a great view of all the lights and surrounded by the grenery. Couldn't fault the service. Great food...."

Nicola Sherrock

"Nice staff. Great coffee. Great breakfast - sausage, eggs, tomato. But where's the bacon? Had to order as a side. Forgivable.Definitely a..."

Dino Bambwino

"A mate from Auckland said to check this place out, good food and great service. Can't beat..."

Food 2 Run

"Good simple tasty food. Love..."

Yumtum

"A wonderful breakfast. A delightful experience that provided excellent service and food. I would return again if I was ever back in..."

Grace

"Delightful Surprise. Whilst waiting for my hotel room to be ready, I walked around Auckland's CBD and was fortunate to find the Britomart complex...."

FarmrsMarktsFan

"Bright and early for breakfast. Service was absolutely lovely and the generous servings of food was very welcoming after landing at 6AM. The..."

Rosely

"Comfort. Stopped by for coffee and "cakes", which come from Milse next door. Unfortunately the coffee here is insipid and cold. Next time I will get..."

Teri Isorsum

"Where has the sun gone? To New York, apparently, according to Y. To Rome, too, R tells me. Well, certainly away from Aotearoa/NZ, where it has been..."

Vivi S

"One of my favourite places to dine great service outstanding food this honestly delivers consistently as a great place for brunch, lunch and..."

Girlygirl

"I went here for lunch today with 5 colleagues. I rang earlier in the day to book but they said they don't take bookings but that they are pretty..."

LucyGoosey

"Had the pan fried gnocchi with the parched egg and really really nice pea sauce while my friend had the ravioli ! The potatoes looked so..."

Michelle Huynh

"This place is so chic! Wear your designers as this is the place to be seen. I loved the vibe and the food. I had the ravioli and it was melt in the..."

Missk Khan

"What a gem of a place this is in the hussle and bustle of Britomart. Food selection was simple if not a little lacking in description via the menus..."

Russell Charman

"A beautiful spot with an interesting decoŕ... I always get the chicken here. The sauce on this dish is what makes it. It ties everything..."

Jacqui Crawley

"I need to give this place 5/5 for three reasonsDoes a flat white get anymore velvety? Smooth? Balanced? I doubt it.. Its so perfect and..."

Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter

"I couldn't understand anything on the menu and the very understanding wait staff painted a picture of each meal as she explained each item. My lamb..."

Katie Pidgeon

"5 hours and she would be off for a trip of a life time around Europe. Wanting to squeeze in one last catch up just before she jetted off we tossed a..."

Two Dark Coffees

"What a beautiful little place! I have been meaning to pop into this restaurant for a while but haven't been able to get around to it and had such a..."

Linny

"Im not one to make a point of going to the trendy parts of town for dining. So no surprise I walked up and down Tyler St looking for 21 Tyler St...."

BeeQueUU

"Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Ortolana. I like that the menu is split into dishes of varying styles and sizes to cater for all levels of hunger,..."

Connie Consumes

"Best meal in a long time! Excellent service, excellent tasty food. I'm coeliac and they were great at catering for me. Highly recommend..."

Rachel Firth

"During my birthday trip to Auckland, I of course had to stop by one of Auckland’s hottest new restaurants: the stunning Ortolana at..."

Sophia

"We had a meeting here, a few times and we ordered coffee and tea. The service is good; the staff really looks after you andconstantly tops up your..."

Marjolein Drenth

"We were strolling around britomart and decided to have a meal somewhere nearby. We decided to check Ortolana out due its high rating, and we..."

Thefoodloverrr

"I came here for brunch recently with a large group of friends and it was great. My food was delicious, fresh and presented beautifully. The fresh..."

J.T547

"Had few brunches here at Ortolana and loved all of it. The first time was with my partner and enjoyed it so much that we went back just after a..."

Ninjunkie

"Came in one evening with a large group of friends, we really didn't know what to expect. The service was great, the atmosphere was lovely and we..."

Jen Hilford

"My favourite place in Auckland. No matter what you order you can feel assured that it's clean healthy and delicious! Beautiful food & friendly..."

Max Clark

"Last time I went to Milse to have desserts, I found out that there were so many people waiting outside Ortolana. With curiosity, I planed to have a..."

Shirley Yu

"Great food , really tasty with quality ingredients , great service really friendly and accomodating and an awesome atmosphere would Definately..."

Kathleen Joyce-Reweti

"First time at Ortolana tonight. Went with a group of 9 and was easy to get a table just before the rush at 6.30. Ordered the tangelo soda which was..."

Simone Cooper

"Recommended. The food fresh and delicious. crayfish ravioli dish of the night. Not too loud and loved the lighting. service very attentive and they..."

Tom Jones

"So me and my girlfriend was looking for a cute cafe to eat for brunch on a lazy Sunday, and ended up coming here to eat. Needless to say, this place..."

Gill Chang

"Ortolana is one of the rare few places that absolutely deserves every bit of the hype surrounding it. I was initially skeptical when I first read the..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Been here a few times and food is good ! Love the vibe esp in the summer ! My only pet hate is that The tables are way to close and feel like I am..."

Charissa

"Came here for lunch and had the Grapefruit Kingfish salad which was very fresh and nice, it was pleasant to look at too! beautifully decorated. It..."

Sarah

"Ortolana is a rare breed of restaurant. It rates my top category of restaurants I'd move near. It's that good. I haven't been to Auckland before but..."

Anya Jenkins

"The tastes here are amazing love the complementary flavours each dish endures.. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to going back ..."

Sarah Leakey

"Ortolana is a gorgeous light-filled space with a menu that emphasises fresh produce (and big words). Staff are friendly and accommodating. Sparkling..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Had a lovely brunch :) They were so accommodating, my fiance is allergic to Egg and they made him a beautiful meal. I ordered a Pimms and i have to..."

Kannazawa

"My first visit to Ortolana was for a birthday coffee/lunch with the boyfriend and the second one was for a catchup with some old girlfriends...."

Grace Hall

"We have gone to Ortolana twice now – once for dinner and once for brunch. The food is great and tastes super fresh. For brunch I ordered the..."

Ashlee Mccormick

"Best restaurant we have been to in a long time. Food was fantastic, would go back again any day! Staff were very informative and the place is..."

Joe Bloggs

"The food was melt in your mouth and the service impecible. I love the complimentary sparkling water. The seafood and pasta is very light and fresh. ..."

Miss Surfer

"We brunched at Ortolana on Saturday morning. The food and ambience were fantastic, but the service is what really transformed our visit into a..."

Holly

"Like many restaurants in the area (apparently...), Ortolana does not take dinner reservations, so we turned up at 6.30pm to ensure a table. Though we..."

Peter North

"It has been my favourite place so far. Beautiful fresh quality food and friendly services. Portion is just right for girls but I knew some guys may..."

Diana

"This is the second time we have visited. It was wonderful.We were greeted by the chatty blonde Maître D who was informed and helpful with..."

Manoja St John

"What a hip bistro by the renowned hip group. Though it's hard to decode half the things on the menu, there is no questioning the food is divine. We..."

Monica

"Had an amazing dinner here! The food was divine, I had the beef carpaccio with beetroot which was incredibly tender and a generous portion for an..."

Charlie

"Fantastic food and great service.Went for dinner and was surprised at the relatively well priced menu, and even more so when the food came..."

Jake Wratt

"First time dining here with hubby after walking past it many a times whenever we are in the CBD. spatchcock - SUPERB! SUPERB! SUPERB! And the..."

Lynn Josephine Lim

"We have been for brunch and dinner and on both occasions it has been a fantastic experience. The food is fresh, well presented, and unique...."

Tristan Gielen

"Loved the entire experience here a couple of weeks ago – you can’t make a reservation so we just turned up on the off chance on a Friday night..."

Wolfie W

"Most amazing place ever. Superb food quality, professional customer service, High hygiene standard, fab location, what more could you ask for really!..."

Surferin

"Ortolana is delicious. I came here for breakfast on Friday, the restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere and decor, the staff are friendly and..."

Catherine Bannister

"Wow. If you're looking for an in your face dining experience don't go here. Ortolana is sneaky good, the food was clean and fresh but oh so tasty..."

Gus

"Food quite good and the location is nice. Be careful with the wines though - NZ already has some of the highest wine prices in the world (even though..."

Mab

"Came to Ortolana for brunch on a Sunday. Waiters/waitresses were really friendly and happy to explain the menu (although there were a few obscure..."

Himmy Lui

"Always wanted to try this place but never got round to it despite being smack in the middle of cbd, just behind britomart transport centre. After..."

Peifen Chua

"Great place to have a special evening! We sat at the lounge! Also more variety of food could add to the experience! However all the food and drinks..."

Juan Hazley

"Ortolana is a little slice of paradise in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Auckland City. The garden-esque surroundings are pretty and..."

EatsByZee

"Expensive - yes ish, Worth it? YES ! Service was amazing, food left me a bit hungry but superbly impressed by the presentation. Such on-point-ness...."

Maye Elle

"wonderful! My bf and I love this restaurant so much, it's very healthy and efficient! The verges are very fresh and..."

April

"Ortolana really is deserving of all of their amazing reviews. I'm always looking for new brunch places and have only heard good things about Ortolana..."

Rebecca Smith

"In an attempt to actually make sure we got in (this is another Hip Group place and as such doesn't take bookings) we went on a Monday night...."

Kristy Sorrell

"Since my first visit to Ortolana I have been back many times & it has never let me down. Breakfasts, a few celebratory birthday lunches, a food..."

Mairi Herbert

"Ortolana, situated amongst the garden-esque Pavilions complex is run by the same people that is behind the successful Takapuna Beach Cafe. Ortolana..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Ortolana – meaning market garden has indeed lived up to its name and raves, many of the ingredients I believe come from the Hip Group’s own..."

Two Honest Truths

"Ortolana easily makes it up my top 5 restaurant experience for the year. Both times that I have been here, the setting, food and service were..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Amazing food, service and atmosphere. The house-made bread and ricotta gnocchi were delicious! Beautiful restaurant, lovely staff, can’t wait to..."

Whitney Newlove

"Keep seeing this place flow with people either for breakfast or lunch. We have had our breakfast and everything went great. We ordered folded eggs..."

pong pong

"Recommend by one of the colleague and went there yesterday. Had a seasonal grilled fish dish. The fish was cooked to perfection and the skin was..."

Ebrahim Bham

"Best place for coffee and brunch. Love the setting and the..."

Royal Reed

"A solid favourite for many years now. I went back after a long break and wasn't disappointed. Ricotta and asparagus gnocchi were..."

Mary Binney

"Went there for breakfast. The house bread and sour dough was really value for money and so tasty. The peanut butter and conserve was so..."

Serena Yeo

"Came in for breakfast- it’s a very cute restaurant. We were able to walk in and get seating for 2. They are able to accommodate to gluten free..."

Christina L.

"Cleanliness:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Customer service:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking:na Food..."

Hayley J

"Service was great, recommend to book beforehand. The lamb was tender and ricotta surprisingly complement the broccoli really well. Would love to dine..."

Sandra Aw

"Nice restaurant near downtown ferry terminal. Dishes are not 100% veg as the name could suggest, but they are rich of fresh ingridients. Beers are..."

Enrico Poli

"Friendly and intimate setting for a beautiful meal. We hosted a 21 person dinner here on a Friday night and the service was outstanding. The staff..."

Andrea Sergeant

"Highly recommended. Very friendly and appropriate service. Food is creative. The highlight is hazelnut paste with beef sirloin. I have never tasted..."

KEN CHEN

"Ortolana is our new favorite place. Their dishes are no old school. New ideas. New flavor profiles. Refreshing in taste and enjoyment. Love..."

Kevin

"Just lovely all around. The food was full of flavour - I had the potatoes and warehou fish with fried egg and salsa verde. The coffee was smooth and..."

Dalia Gala

"What an amazing find, the food was exceptional, the service was great, the tastes were divine! The ambience is super cool too, we had a beautiful..."

Janie Stone

"Haven't been here in years and it didn't disappoint. In fact, I think it's better than ever. Had the folded eggs on the recommendation of the waiter..."

Nicole S

"Had a vegetarian pasta today. It was so delicious! Liked how mint and peas match well. Staff is super friendly. Also the chef who made my pasta is..."

J

"We stopped here for lunch on a Saturday. It was surprisingly quiet. The pastries had been recommended to us however we ended up having pasta dishes..."

Ben Johnston

"Amazing brunch place with huge servings and bigger in taste. Coffee was also exceptional. Staffs are attentive and always around to serve and also to..."

Brian He

1947 Eatery

81/100 (3339 ratings)

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Dinner

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After-hours

Drinks

Prawns

Curry Chips with Cheese

Bade Miyan Chicken

Bombay Mule

Paneer Maska

Jalebi with Rabbadi

Paneer Lagan

Chicken Biryani and Raita

Kabobs

Tandoori Chicken

Rumall Roti

Chilli Chicken

Dum Chicken

Lamb Biryani

Eggplant

Cheese and Garlic Naan

Lamb

Okra Fries

Fish

Chili

Tandoori Chicken

Cocktail

Chilli Chicken

Lamb Shank

Raspberry Cocktails

Chicken lollipop

Lamb chops

Dahi Kebab

Curry

Bang Bang Butter Chicken

Sit down

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Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Reservations

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Seating

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Full Bar

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Mid-range

"She came like a wind and took my bowl away.....food was good as always. To be honest, the manager did offer me a replacement which i really..."

Hasan Shueb

"Been here a couple of times now.. food is always delicious and staff real friendly. Opted for the $55pp restaurant month menu last night and left so..."

Logan

"I really enjoy the ambiance and service. But food is okayish. Cocktails are amazing though..."

Naman Taluja

"Fabulous cocktails and even more fabulous staff (except for the lady server who might be having a bad day). If you are feeling adventurous on your..."

Madz Manahan

"Went for a catchup dinner with friends and we ordered the chilli chicken, butter chicken, lamb chops and the paneer and just all loved every dish! So..."

Says

"A great place for amazing occasions. Staff super friendly and on point. Keema pav was jus wallah kya baat kya baat😍 well it is really tasty...."

Dev Samra

"Really nice place. Amazing food as well as drinks..."

Ishan Gajjar

"Nice food service was ok good selection on menu and not bad price not the best Indian in akld but up..."

David Thompson

"What’s not to love about this fabulous restaurant. I have been there many times and tried few cocktails from menu, ambience is great and food is..."

Nikki B

"Amazing food, great attentive staff and lovely, chilled..."

Thiruna Selvaratnam

"Felt for their vibe as soon as we step in! Outstanding services along with decent dishes! I wanna have their curry fries again! It was soo good!!..."

Mon.

"Best butter chicken in Auckland! Service was really friendly..."

Hungry Sumo

"Attentive staff, clean environment and amazingly good quality food! Couldn’t have asked for anything else. A must try for anyone looking for..."

EgglessVeggo

"An contemporary restaurant specializing in Authentic Indian food. The lovely lighting creates a great atmosphere for an intimate dining.The..."

Lucy

"The naan bread here is a must. It''s probably the best naan I've had. I also love their chilli chicken. The butter chicken was a little too sweet but..."

Hungry Bear🐻

"Best tandoori I've ever..."

Joey Crooks

"Came here a while ago with a few friends. It’s a nice big space but intimate setting as they have the mood lightening spot on here. I ordered the..."

Shannon

"This is the second time I've visited 1947 eatery. I don't know whether or not is because that the first-time charm had worn off, the experience were..."

Zinan Mo

"1947 has quickly become my go-to restaurant, they've got every bit of the experience on point, from the welcome to the food and the drinks.The..."

Shreyansh Shah

"Location:5/5Ambience:5/5Taste:4/5Portion:3/5Presentation:4/5Another decent place to dine in CBD area. Small portion for..."

Pig Cat

"Great service..."

Sacha Brown

"WOW! I could not fault a single thing about this place, the atmosphere was great- social but also intimate at the same time. The staff were super..."

Lily

"Not a fan of indian food but this place has changed my mind! Food and service was top notch. Interesting cocktails and stunning decorations. Was..."

Tom Lê

"The best curries we have had in a while, accompanied by some amazing cocktails. Served peanuts to snack on whilst waiting for mains. Lovely decor and..."

Chomnomnom

"Nice restaurant ambience, great service, the curry chips are a must try and the bang bang butter chicken and the lambada Chicken are really tasty. ..."

Lydia McEvoy

"Loved the slow cooked Lamb. Great location.10 on 10 for ambience. Friendly staff. The only bad part is the long wait to get a table. But once you get..."

Akshata Nh

"A great place to enjoy traditional Indian food and also with a twist. The curry cheese loaded fries were amazing, perfect to share between two..."

Cherry✨

"Love this place! Came as a surprise birthday dinner.. 27/04 We only had a starter and a main with rice and a roti, since there was more to follow...."

Ellie Siu

"This place is an absolute gem. The concept behind the restaurant is lovely, and the authentic food that it delivers is sensational. My particular..."

Rebecca Ly

"They served some amazing chilli chicken dishes and their menu is really versatile whilst still holding onto some of the traditional Indian dishes...."

FoodieOodie95

"Great birthday dinner for my partner!! Lovely homemade ginger soda nice kick start to dinner. The food is amazing really tasty and well flavoured ...."

Niamh Slattery

"Yesterday we finally got to try out 1947 Eatery. I love Indian food and the reviews for this place looked really promising. I found the ambience..."

Jowseej

"The cocktail is way too pretty and tasty as well. I was coming with my Indian friend and the food she ordered are so nice, it’s really change my..."

Anastasiazhang87

"Never a disappointing meal! The samosa chaat, chili chicken and Bade Miyan are all our regular orders here. Value for money and flavor. Service is..."

Zainab

"I wanted to go here for so long and when I did it was part of a big group. The food was gorgeous, even with a set menu, they catered for all our..."

Dini

"Love the food here, it will take you back to india. Romali roti, fish and lamb curry is my fav :) excellent ambience and right in the centre of the..."

Anish Ketty

"Some days all you need is a good curry. I’d been craving one for weeks, so suggested Indian food to friends for a catch up when I was back in town...."

Sarah Katherine

"Based on my recent visit, this place was a different experience. The way the menu was explained and how quickly we were served despite being busy was..."

J Kaur

"Dined here on Monday night (27th May). Party of 12 for our mum's 70th birthday dinner. Fussy eaters and three vegetarians. The food was just wow! We..."

Korosha Naidoo

"Excellent Indian restaurant. Very nice location. Paid parking is right at the front. Only few steps away from SkyTower. Excellent ambiance, good..."

Ksh Josh

"Tucked hidden in Federal street of Auckland’s CBD is this wonderful Indian restaurant which I can safely say on of the best Indian restaurants..."

Ang Sarap

"Great place to enjoy Indian style fusion food. Very unusual style of serving drinks but no regrets as all the drinks that we ordered were unique in..."

Mad_about_food_ZuZu

"Today we had our mothers day celebration here and it's the first time we have been to 1947 eatery.I have to say that the service was..."

Audacity2Write

"Amazing food and service! We were taken to our seats promptly, water was brought and the menu explained.For 2 we ordered a Mango Lassi (and..."

Doris Ma

"Went on a Friday... very busy and I can totally see why. Had the lamb shank Nihari, lamb pepper fry, kachumber salad and a peshwari naan. Only one..."

Hungry D

"Polite and friendly staff. He gave us a brief intro on the year 1947 and it's importance in the history of India and about their food. We visited..."

Foodaholic

"Loved everything we ordered and our waiter was very helpful! Highly recommend trying the Curry Chips, Wannabe drumsticks and Lamb pepper..."

Vidhi

"Loved it at 1947. The food was amazing and was so good to be having such good Indian food in Auckland. The staff was very friendly and liked the..."

Elizabeth

"I went here recently for lunch with some friends, and to be perfectly honest, I had not heard of the place, but I am very pleased that I now know..."

Matchstick Reviews

"Expensive but you get good value of money. Very good environment, friendly staff. Exceptional menu, couldn't get lamb shank nihari in two trips, have..."

Najeeb Haider Zaidi

"Great atmosphere, service and food. If what you're after is a decent North Indian western dining experience - I would highly recommend this. The two..."

Jonathan Clark

"Went here for dinner last night and was my first time there.Gotta say the food is amazing from the starters to the main course..The lamb chops,malai..."

Myland Vakapora

"First time at this Indian eatery, pretty nice decor which is quite modern compared to many eateries out there. Friendly staff and attentive. Came..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"I have eaten at this restaurant a couple of times with a group of friends. The food is delicious, one of the best indian I have had. The dishes are..."

Julz

"Went for my wife's birthday dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. Staff was friendly and food was authentic. I just clicked one picture..."

Rohit Batra

"Heard a lot of positive and negative things about the place so planned to visit it for the experience. We did a booking for 7 pm on a weekday and..."

Dipesh

"Went there for the second time and wasn't disappointed. Excellent service as well, thanks to the waiting staff to let us know that there will be a..."

Neil S.

"Wow this place surprised me. Amazing Indian food, amazing cocktails. Very nice ambience. Had a staff gathering here and everyone loved the food. The..."

888

"Great cocktail! Great food! Great service! Will come back again!Came with some Indian foodie friends, pretty good for what you can get in..."

Jessie Liu

"1947 is the other Indian restaurant I love in Auckland other than Paradise. It's kinda fancier than Paradise, but it still has a pretty casual and..."

Rita Ge

"Finally tried this place out!!!! Amaaaazing! Well done Areeb and co. I will defs recommend this place to friends and family. I will def be back..."

Natasha Kumar

"If you are in New Zealand you must not miss this place foodies.. Last night, we a group of five n a toddler visited the 1947 Eatery in Auckland City..."

Purnima C Nair

"The curry chips were delicious and so was the tandoori chicken. Wouldn't say the butter chicken was the best I've had, a little too sweet for my..."

Divzna

"Amazing food would highly recommend anyone looking for a place for a nice dinner. The chilli chicken was the favourite thing we ordered. A very cozy..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Visited this place on Christmas 2018, was actually surprised to see it open. The food was really good, we ordered a couple of starters and dal..."

Karan Toor

"An Indian giving a rating of 5 star to an Indian restaurant outside India - It has to be absolutely terrific and that is what this place is...."

Chasingawesomeness

"Best authentic Indian food in Auckland! My recommendations would be the biriyani, kheema pav and dry goat! Their chaat is fab too! Been there..."

Nuj Writes

"Parking was ok lucky we found one right outside the restaurant but it is paid. Nice environment and I would recommend with family. Great staff and..."

Taran

"Absolutely amazing spot to get the most authentic indian food in Auckland (maybe even New Zealand). The ambiance is nothing like your average indian..."

Ayaan Shaikh

"I’ve heard of this restaurant a lot and I went in with high expectation and they did not fail me. THE BEST Indian food I’ve had in Auckland. And..."

Surya Yeligala

"This place is right in the city hub and easy to locate. The ambience is quite good and the service is prompt. I didn’t face any major issue but a..."

Shubh

"Awesome venue and complimentary peanuts! What more do you need? Started with the rack of lamb tandoor with masala chips. This is a must try and didnt..."

Flippynz

"We arrived at 1947 as a group of 7 with no booking, and lucky for us, it wasn't a problem at all. The service was wonderful, the ambience of the..."

Kellie Ngaire

"Had a great time at 1947 trying out some delicious food with a bunch of friends. Did a pre-booking just before an hour and luckily got a place on a..."

Annette S Chirayil

"Very nice place. Ambiance is awesome. Food is delicious. Loved the Pav bhaji and Soup. Staff is friendly and service is good. Recommended...."

Priya Dalvi-Bhoge

"Best place till now in Auckland. Inside it's very beautiful loved the atmosphere. Food is best here delicious just loved it the service was also..."

Shivani

"Woahh!! What a place!! Food and drinks both proper authentically cooked and served. Fresh and delicious. A perfect place to recharge and refresh from..."

Jay Landge

"Decor and ambience is the best here. Fine and fun dining experience. Simple and good menu. Very cute staff, service quick and food great. Lamb pepper..."

I'm Hungry

"I called for a reservation for a Saturday night as i couldnt get my preferred spot online and the person who answered the phone was able to..."

Sonali Naicker

"Best curry/service/ambience Indian restaurant in auckland, hands down. We have been visiting fine Indian establishments every month for the last 3..."

Scotsman

"Had an amazing dinner here on Friday night.I would definitely book well ahead of time as we could only get a table for 9pm.We had..."

Mun Clair

"I like the atmosphere of this place and been there many times. There daal makhni with rumali roti is perfect combo. Chilli chicken in best. I love..."

Epicure

"We came here for a work lunch and was referred by our colleague. The restaurant looks great and atmosphere sets the mood. The staff were friendly and..."

Tracy.carmona

"The best Indian restaurant in Auckland in my opinion. Great food, full of flavour and decent portion sizes. Great price points and a very creatively..."

Sunaina Goundar

"This place I’ll rate 4.5. The food is prepared with thought and authenticity. Every single bite was to die for. My husband and I shared each meal..."

Edwina - Let’s Eat!

"We kept on walking past this place and today we popped in here mid afternoon when It was semi quiet...Nice service ... big place yet even if it..."

Donna&Shane

"Had #ChickenLollipop with schezwan sauce dip after soo long! #1947eatery What an amazing place this is... Just reminded me of India especially their..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"It is one of the best Indian Restaurants that I have come across. From Amritsari Kulcha to authentic butter chicken, the food and ambiance stole the..."

Sehaj Mehra

"We never get bored of their menu. Their chicken in the tandoori menu are the yummiest of all! We had the tandoori fish for a change (pictured) and it..."

**Hungry*Panda**

"Best food and even better cocktails in town. Make sure you make a reservation before you go there and must try their chicken lollipops and chilli..."

Iverson

"Best Indian food I have ever eaten in New Zealand. The restaurant ambience is of a canteen in Mumbai but still maintains to be classy. The staff is..."

Rahul Gijare

"I had heard about 1947 from a few family members and even my uber driver!! So naturally I was eager to try it out! It is hidden on the quieter side..."

J.T547

"* SORRY DON'T HAVE PHOTOS*1947 Eatery is hands down one of my favorite places to go to in Auckland for some great Indian food and..."

Niki Niki

"I’d come here just for the curry fries - they’re amazing!! The cocktail list is also fab and creative. I’ve tried a few things on the menu..."

Pamela Mansell

"One of the best Indian food restaurants in the city, with an authentic flavour. Really good service and hospitality from the staff. Would recommend..."

Harprabh Singh

"I love Indian food and was really excited to try this place out. Food was amazing - enjoyed everything we ordered. Food highlight was..."

Emilyy

"I went to 1947 with my husband and friend as this place was recommended by a colleague of mine. Firstly, we were greeted well by the staff. The..."

Jyoti Patel

"Magical and enchanting. I had my heart set on this place and it was worth it. The 1947 Eatery was everything it promised. The atmosphere was great,..."

Gabriella Ratnarajah

"The butter chicken was fantastic, naan breads are freshly cooked, the starter of fries covered in butter chicken sauce and melted cheese didn't sound..."

Denise

"This place had the best service I have ever seen in such a long time, tasty food which is served hot and not luke warm and the ambiance was..."

Cindy

"Found this place via the Entertainment book. We ordered the Lamb Pepper Fry and Malai Kofta as the mains. Pleasantly surprised, we thought it was..."

Ben K

"Food was amazing.We shared the malai chicken which was a decent portion and very tender The butter chicken was really good lots of chicken,..."

Shell

"The business, the bees knees. Best way to describe the place/experience. Highly recommend it. Nothing to fault. Don't forget to order a long Island..."

Pritesh Mistry

"Delicious modern Indian food with an awesome cocktail menu. The Curry fries are a must try! Great attentive service too. Will definitely be..."

Jaskarn Dhatt

"Quite a hidden gem along Federal St. Good vibes and ambiance, the lighting set up a cozy mood for the customers. Staff were friendly and..."

LilMSunshine

"Delicious authentic food , ambience is fabulous..Chicken malai tikka is my fav, worth it. I cant resist myself to go again and again.Best..."

Geetanjali Sharma

"Really happy with the meal we had here. After attending conference at Sky City Convention centre, this was a short walk away. We were very unfamiliar..."

Goddesswhahaha

"A great indian resturant! Restaurant its self was buzzing with warm lighting and great atmosphere. Staff were really attentive. Food was amazing,..."

Lilly Christine

"First time here, mum wanted to go somewhere different (other than paradise), heard good things about this place so why not. Staff here are great,..."

Manoj Patel

"We heard good things about 1947 and missed the outing here with our mates a few months ago as we were overseas , nonetheless we managed to get here..."

Richie Chewy

"Indian Food finally meets "Freedom".In the western world Indian food is associated with cheap take-away style Curry Houses. At best it is a..."

Vinita Sukumar Goswami

"The ambience of this place gives you an authentic indian feel. The lightings and interior is pretty comforting and the service is good too. I would..."

Sanika Chandoskar

"Great ambiance, great taste, freshly cooked and really amazing selection of food. Customer service is 5 star! Highly recommended. Music was also..."

Sunvi Ahsan

"Been here twice, and enjoyed the food both times. I was pleasantly surprised with the tandoori salmon I ordered the last time - it was really..."

Bhavya

"Words can’t describe how much I fell in love with this place. Everything for me was perfection to the tee. The ambience felt like I was actually in..."

Jonathan Bangera

"This is definitely one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Auckland.I love the 1947 theme and the mood lighting. The servers are some of..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Dine in after work here ! Staff are really amazing seriously! Well knowledgeable when it comes the menu , and it catches everyone’s attention..."

Stephanie Magbag

"Absolutely Awesome!Decorated with 1947 Indian theme with a rickshaw to welcomes you, clean and quiet with friendly staff serving authentic Indian..."

Atik Vohra

"Would definitely recommend this place. Food and ambience Really Good. Best thing is that they don’t add any Food colour. Would highly recommend..."

Amar Shah

"Food was awesome, I would say best Indian food I have had in my 17 years stay in Nz. However was not impressed by the sitting arrangement, there were..."

Tania Mukherjee

"Tried 1947 Eatery for dinner today. The decor is really cool and does give Indian 1947 vibes. They also have a cool rickshaw(four wheeler in India) I..."

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"A fine dine and a pleasant ambiance. The place offers authentic Indian taste. Staff is quite friendly and generous. I had a cough so I asked for..."

Ami Dhabuwala

"Service was great. Food was great. Ambiance was great. Everything was great. Definitely coming back here to try more on their menu 👌I..."

JC

"Amazing place with amazing food, amazing presentation and service. It was my 1st time at 1947 and I loved it. So as soon as I entered with a friend,..."

Amir Merchant

"Went for my birthday dinner with Nabeel Deen and did not regret it. From the service to food.. everything was amazing. We had the naughty aunty..."

Farha Deen

"The ambiance was great and the staff were extremely friendly but I thought the food was good but not great. Had the Pav, the spicy corn, and peppered..."

Sean Stephens

"Great service. The chicken was real dry and tasted more like what you normally get in a Korean restaurant. Paneer Tikka was great. Cocktail was $23..."

Tenz

"Visited couple weeks ago in November. Like the ambience and interesting story around how it came into existence. Quick service. I would have loved to..."

Sanketh Gupta

"Loved the ambience...vegetarian friendly...one of the best Indian foods to try..delicious dahi kebabs. Paneer was a bit hard for our liking. Overall..."

Ritika Bansal

"I visited 1947 eatery last night for the first time and the service and food was beyond my expectation. The curry chips were definitely my favourite,..."

Anjani Chand

"Went here for the first time with some friends. Was happy about the service. really nice friendly staff. Food was amazingly good. Tried the curry..."

Tbroadley

"Damn!! Definitely the best Indian food in town. The service is just amazing and very welcoming. The ambiance is just there to make you feel like you..."

Shihana

"Great customer service and extremely friendly staff. The food didn’t take too long and the cocktails were amazing!! I would definitely go here..."

Wainisi Waicere

"This is one of the most family-friendly yet good-youthful-social-vibe place I have reviewed till date. With a location at the heart of the city and..."

Rohit Victor

"My first time visiting 1947 and I had the best experience. I tried the Tandoori chicken, it was smokey and delicious; the lamb pepper fry was rich..."

Jesse Metcalfe

"been here few times recently went here ordered Vada pav, Malai kofta with Rumali roti and salted caramel lassi.vada pav was tasty however the amount..."

Bhagyesh Prabhumirashi

"I had the pav bhaji here and its was really good. Quiet ambience and clean place. The service is good as well as the people. The lighting needs..."

Aats Rockbottom

"Completely wowed me. It has very authentic flavours and outrageously tasty, the staff are also really good and so is the atmosphere. Very good value..."

Amy Brar

"This place is simply amazing absolutely loved the food that has an authentic flavour in every dish that I've tried here... the ambience and vibe is..."

Archana Mayekar

"Came here for dinner and the super friendly staff made us feel very welcomed. The ambience & vibe at this restaurant is quite warm and positive...."

Garima Talwar

"The presentation of their cocktails is exceptional. Nice Indian restaurant with good food and vibe. Service a bit of let down otherwise a favourable..."

RsheNZ

"Came here for a friends birthday, I didn’t know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised!! Everything was perfect, couldn’t fault anything...."

Rhiannon Sinfield

"Nice in taste give authentic indian food. Good place with good concept and good service i have visited many time every thing is perfect every time so..."

Hardik Panchal

"Came here for a bite after work and being the only customers there at the time was a bit strange, as what followed was nothing short of great food..."

ChefAMG

"Went for dinner today with my friends, we all being Indian enjoyed the fabulous explanation of the restaurant and it's history in detail that too by..."

13rohandivesh

"I went to the 1947 eatery last night and i m usually not a big fan of indian dining.. but this one will change your mind. The menu is not big but..."

Richa Khattar Goyal

"The food at 1947 is out of this world, the staff and service really enhance this experience to another level. This restaurant has a fun and laid..."

Godfather

"1947 eatery one of the best place to hangout with friends. You will get high standard service with classic appetisers.A must go place in..."

Bharat Sharma

"Saturday evening 7pmFood 5/5Service 5/5Atmosphere 5/5Flexibility 0/5Great place from when you step in the door...."

Restaurant Assassin

"Friendly staff with very nice customer service. The foods was really nice and filling. The atmosphere was really nice and it represented the purpose..."

Swetha

"I would appreciate the efforts of people who have designed the whole place keeping the Indian touch to every thing in detail. Service was Good,..."

Lavneet Singh Kalsi

"Best authentic indian food so far in auckland. Great decor, service and food quality. I have been here few times, the only disappointing part is to..."

Himanshu8787

"Love this new place in the heart of the city, sort of hidden in cul de sac of the other end of federal street My ever fav is Bang Bang Chick &..."

Divjot Singh

"Love the atmosphere and vibe of 1947! Have been here numerous times for both food and drinks! Such a cool place to sit on the couches and have..."

Gavin

"Absolutely fantastic menu. Have tried numerous items and each one is satisfying! 👌 cocktails are to die for as well 😍 the staff were friendly..."

Kelly

"1947 Eatery, you are what the Auckland foodie scene has been waiting for, from a Curry Connoisseur I'd have to say you're the best in town. The lamb..."

Sunita Soma

"Best Indian restaurant ever. Food was perfection. Good quantity and best quality authentic tasty dishes. Just WOW. Wait can be bit long as they are..."

Akshay Gupta

"Food was great, flavours and time it took to come to was all good. The samosa chaat was especially an explosion of flavour. Nice atmosphere , a..."

Umang D

"Firstly ambiance is very beautifully designed. They have a Auto Rickshaw displayed at the entrance and specially when a mumbaikar sees it draws back..."

Tastytips

"After wanting to go here for ages, I finally made it and I loved it! The food is free of additives and super tasty 😄 will definitely be..."

Anna K

"You are what Auckland needs! Really upping that Indian Restaurant game. Love the ambience and how nice the restaurant smells. It really shows how..."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"Usually I am lazy and won't take the pain of writhing a review for restaurants, but this one is different cause finally an Indian restaurant that..."

Lakshay Kumar

"Went there on a Sunday evening, the place was not overly crowded. Ambiance is cozy and warm. Polite staff. They give you a brief intro to the..."

Anupama Samantroy

"Great food, well priced, have been here with friends and then family and perfectly suited for both occasions, so far have tried eight things off the..."

JPule

"So a place which was much needed to showcase what exactly Indian fusion is all about I've been here twice and totally love the ambience, the food,..."

Kashish Obhan

"Went here on a Friday night, had a booking 5 people. The staff were really friendly they explained in detail about the menu and style of food served...."

Kaushikc_32

"Went for a family dinner!! Great service and ambience! The food was delicious and was served quick ! The quantity is less for price however. Other..."

Preet Sehaj

"Great food and an awesome ambiance. Would love to visit 1947 Eatery several times. Looking at the employees inside the restaurant it gives a great..."

Abilash Panicker

"Finally got one Indian restaurant that has goid food and great ambience. The place is well designed to hangout for long periods like an entire..."

Arun Theja

"Where to start???Fari, (sorry if I forgot the name or misspelled it) thank you for your loyal services. Been here for a dinner with friends. We..."

Ruthvik Chukkapalli

"i would say its the best indian restaurant in the city. i ordered the tawa chicken . it was perfectly made chicken was juicy . and service is also..."

Kulwinder Singh

"Wonderful food and great ambience!Food: we ordered Spiced corn and pav bhaji for starters, both were very good. For the main course we..."

Vibha Sekhar

"Went to this place yesterday with a bunch of workmates. One of the best food & service experience (specially for an Indian restaurant) in Auckland...."

Naima Khan

"I decided to go to this restaurant when I saw roomali roti on the menu.... the food reminded me of India and their entree dahi kebab is a must try..."

Anvis8

"To start off with, please do not walk into this place. It's always good to have a reservation, specially if you're a group of people, because it's..."

Rutu Pandya

"When we arrived, albeit around 5:30, this new eatery was empty. The staff we very attentive and made some excellent recommendations. We had the..."

Ben Paris

"Amazing real indian food ! Highly recommend the lamb chops. The staff are lovely, and the cocktails are great. Awesome relaxed atmosphere. Will..."

Afis_appetite

"I'm usually hesitant to go out for Indian food because there are few places that actually take pride in their cooking. After seeing the menu for this..."

Ugeshni Khan

"Finally an Indian restaurant that has a menu that fits comfortably on 1 page and understand the importance of flavour over convenience of eating..."

FoodBin

"This is probably the best indian place I have been in Auckland. Superb ambience, smiling staff and good food is all you can expect in this one!..."

Rohit Bolia

"1947 the name and the interior designing says it all. It reflects the authenticity and uniqueness of the restaurant which I believe makes it the best..."

Amit Ali

"Absolutely! enjoyed dining out to this much awaited and newly opened eatery.The ambience/decor is aesthetically pleasing and the aura of lights..."

Singh

"Really good interior and authentic tasty Indian food. Would definitely be back and recommend this place to my friends. Staff was friendly too. Not a..."

Likhil Landge

"Amazing new Indian restaurant - What a unique restaurant we stumbled upon while our stay at Rydges! This by far has to be one of the most amazing..."

John Bound

"This is one of the most authentic Indian restaurant I have been into. A warm welcome greeted us when the door opened. We were seated less than a..."

Daphne Margarette

"I recommend trying this place, you will love it and will want to come back again. The staff is very friendly & the food was outstanding. Went first..."

Richa Kashyap

"Good food with good service & ambience...Trendy restaurant with decent price....Like the style of the menue Rumali rotis.. worth..."

Dighe.dipti5

"Must must try Kheema pau. Amazing service. Great food :) wonderful experience. It's worth all the penny and time spent :) Highly recommended!..."

Madhura Mondkar

"Food divine and love the new look however disappointed the BYOW option gone. Just love a good cheap and cheerful option at times. Food is definitely..."

Stephen

"The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing. I was expecting the food here to follow in the old Indian..."

Pokenocream

"An Indian gem in the heart of Auckland CBD. I went for the soft opening of this eatery last week and have to say I was blown away. The chilli chicken..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Food on point. Drinks on point. Service on point. Ambiance on point. Great place to visit for drinks or a meal with family and friends! The..."

Roxanne Sarkari

"Stepping into culinary bliss at 1947 Eatery. From the moment we entered we were greeted with warm smiles and impeccable service. We had mentioned in..."

Shamika Memane

"First time trying Indian Fusion and had an enjoyable experience! The serivce was impeccable with servers looking after their table very well! Warm..."

Phoebe C

"Came here for Auckland restaurant month menu. We decided on a late lunch; the restaurant was quiet, but seems like a good place for an intimate..."

Misha Cameron

"I liked the food and drink although we were discouraged to get garlic naan to go with chilli chicken. This was an unnecessary advice as I’ve always..."

Sanghamitra Mandal

"Delicious Indian food. Really enjoyed every dish we ordered. Highly recommend the mango..."

Jeevani Jayawardena

"Lovely place with character. Food is delicious with just the right amount of spice. We ordered a selection of dishes and had to make several requests..."

noelene dunn

"The butterchicken was pretty good, we enjoyed the tandoorichicken, freshly cooked we could still smell the charcoal. The lamb pepper fry was full of..."

Nathan

"Booked a surprise dinner for my wife's birthday. Staff brought out the cake 🎂 and chanted the birthday song. Unreal experience, had a great..."

Raj An

"Such a solid experience, the pani puris were gorgeous pops of flavor wow. Omg the curry chips and cheese was so much flavor and spice, so delicious..."

Eva

"Lovely place, great food, friendly service, food didn't take too long, clean public convenience. Highly recommend this fine place to..."

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