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Ortolana
87/100 (3378 ratings)
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Central European
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Salsa Verde
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english breakfast
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Prosciutto
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Market Fish Crudo
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Smoked Lamb Backstrap Sweet Potato Roots Goat Cheese
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Bucatini with Squid and Octopus
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Salmon Breakfast Potatoes
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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 šŸ„³ went there on Motherā€™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. Itā€™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,..."
JoĆ£o PlĆ”cido
"Great place for breakfastLoved the food ( the omelet was the pick for me) and the service was fast and friendly. Iā€™ll be back next time Iā€™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 ā€“ 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..."
Sau
"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! šŸ‘ŒšŸ» My favourite was their shakes. Very..."
EAT Girl šŸ‘‘
"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 šŸ¤£. 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. Ā It finally came Ā when I..."
MAYA怀
"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 ā€˜market gardenerā€™ 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.šŸŒæYou 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 šŸ’•šŸ˜āœØ. 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..."
ElƩna MacEwan
"Much like itā€™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 lunchĀ early Dec with a couple of friends.Ā 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).Ā  The space is beautiful and the staff very attentive.Ā  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.Ā Ā  We popped in here for breakfast when we were up in Auckland for work - totally worth every single cent.Ā Ā  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. Ā We came for a work lunch today and again, it was great. Ā 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 vibeā€”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 canapƩs 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 youā€™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! Ā 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. Ā 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 Aucklandā€™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. Ā 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 ā€“ 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 MaƮtre 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 ā€“ you canā€™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 ā€“ meaning market garden has indeed lived up to its name and raves, many of the ingredients I believe come from the Hip Groupā€™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, canā€™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- itā€™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:ā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļø Customer service:ā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļø 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
The Don
86/100 (1574 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Renkon Chips
Salmon and Tuna Salad
Cheese Katsu Don
Tofu Namban Don
Spicy Chicken Don
Fresh Tuna Sashimi on Sushi
Chicken Tatsuta Don
Curry Beef Udon
Miso Soup
Mixed Small Sashimi Platter
Edamame
Takoyaki
Broccoli
Squid
Deep Fried Chicken
Salmon Donburi
Seafood Okonomiyaki
Oyako Don
Tuna Tataki Salad
Teriyaki Salmon Bento
Sit down
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Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
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Mid-range
"Canā€™t believe I found an izakaya which exactly looked and tasted the same with those in Japan!!The unagi (River eel over rice) was..."
Lost In Dawn
"This place has quickly become a favourite for a quick lunch and catchups. Their Donburis always hit the right spots and the affordable pricing has me..."
Bella Qian
"Quick and friendly service. Amazingly fresh fish and sushi. Good quality food. Beautiful agudashi tofu. Will return again! Amazing value for..."
Bonny Sapphire
"Food is great and staff are..."
Andy Wong
"We totally enjoyed our experience at the Don,service was quick and polite and the food was delicious and very cheap, definitely go back again..."
Shane Naera
"If you work in town, you've been to the Don. It's an institution. Been here countless times and I keep going back. Shout out to the torikawa (deep..."
Amindha Fernando
"A nice, little place tucked away in High Street. The food was good but the service was a little slow considering it wasn't too busy.Pictured:..."
Ind Frem
"Quick customer service and really good food. I love pretty much everything on the menu that had cheese on it šŸ§€šŸ˜‚ I had the Chicken Katsu with..."
Cecilia V
"Spicy crispy chicken don and the chicken curry. Favourite lunch spot that serves delicious food at a reasonable price.Friendly staff..."
Asianfoodie
"Excellent customer service and lovely food. We always come here for Don when we crave Japanese food. We ordered Takoyaki, Sauce Katsu Don, Chicken..."
LilianMonaghan
"Great quality food and service. Tried a variety of dishes to share and highly recommend the grilled squid and salmon aburi sushi. Good bang for your..."
Martin Geesas Gabion
"Had the chicken namban don for lunch, the chicken was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were fresh. Flavour was just right, not salty at..."
Lone Diner
"Atmosphere is nice all decorated with an authentic Japanese style. Service is really friendly. Can get very loud as it gets very busy. Ordered the..."
Candice Mclarin
"An excellent Japanese restaurant in Auckland CBD. Itā€™s not the cheapest place but in terms of price to taste ratio, it really hits the sweet spot...."
Ming Shi
"Loved our order! offers a great food and drink selection. Friendly staff. Love the layout and decor, definitely value for money!! Will definitely..."
Msav
"This is one of my favourite spots to come to for Japanese food. Being a vegetarian, it's usually hard to get a decent meal at Asian outlets but this..."
Vasundhara Krishnan
"Best Japanese place I have been too.. they have best salmon dishes and amazing miso soup ( best in town ).. best customer service.. will go back for..."
Raam Krishna Reddy
"A cute little restaurant where you get decent Japanese food. We tried the Spicy Chicken Don, the Teriyaki Tofu, a cheesy egg plant, garlic..."
Aabhas Dole
"This place is great if you're a student on a tight budget. Their portions are pretty big and really filling. My friend and I both ordered the..."
Shuyi Wang
"The food was quite good, the prawn katsu was crispy and saucy. Plus their menu offers a large variety of dishes from udon to ramen, don sashimi..."
Food2belly
"This restaurant is packed during work day lunch time as itā€™s very popular and I can see why. The service is fast and clean whole the food is well..."
Vanessa Gao
"A really good place for chilling out with friends, really good vibe and delicious food. Its a bit hard to find but worth it and staff is really nice..."
Moses Ilyas
"Great bar/restaurant to bring friends for a drink and snack on a variety of Japanese food for a reasonable cost. When I go here I order the Crumbed..."
Floyd Moratti
"Friday lunch take away at office, ordered sashimi salad but they dont have that at the moment so change it to sashimi on rice which is quite nice and..."
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"This place was mainly picked for my friends birthday because itā€™s a BYO in the middle of town. I kind of expected the food, service, and atmosphere..."
Anna
"I want to start off by saying that if you haven't gone to the Don, please do yourself a favour and go! It's well worth it for the price, ambience,..."
Vita
"Highly recommend if u crave for some Japanese food in town. Love the Japanese ambience created at the restaurant. Food is nice, especially the..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Came to this place for lunch on a gloomy Saturday afternoon. We order the teriyaki chicken don and teriyaki udon. The dishes came with complimentary..."
Irene Glutzmen
"Come earlier than lunch time it is good, many seats, and can chat freely at least we can hear each other. The hot plate is better than the..."
Jifferney Lu
"Very nice restaurant tucked underground off High St. Surprisingly good food and attentive staff made whole dining experience surpurb. A+++ food staff..."
Chris L
"A small Japanese restaurant hidden in a shopping arcade and can be missed if you are not looking out. The food is super tasty and the service is..."
Sunil Nataraj
"Returned to The Don after a long absence and we were delighted to see new menu! Tried the Cheese Chic katsu don and Namban Salmon Don 10/10 and the..."
CYYTee
"Depending on what you order, the meat portions in this place can be very small. But if you stick to chicken you will surely enjoy your meal. The..."
Donna
"Authentic Japanese Donburi restaurant. Tried the Crispy Spicy Chicken Katsu Don, Regular Pork Katsu Don, Cheese Katsu Don, Terriyaki Steak Don and..."
慇慇
"I go here every chance I get. Birthday, catch up, social e event, quick dinner, drinks, date night ... it is one of my favourite treats, if I get to..."
Caitlin Thomas
"Me and my boyfriend love it here. It's always our go to place when we are in town. I normally get the Karaage Don and he'll get the sushi platter...."
Zachary Ferguson
"The atmosphere is good. Very polite staff. Feels like im in japan. The renkon chips are so good. Yaki soba is also satisfying. The food comes with a..."
Ronagrail Totanes
"Great place for a solid don. Prices are reasonable, service is friendly (we did have to get the waitresses attention ourselves but thatā€™s pretty..."
Emma
"I've been here twice and I'm craving more. I especially like the chicken sauce katsu donburi. The second time I came, we didn't have much time to eat..."
Storms
"Awesome Japanese restaurant, have been here 3 times now and will continue to return. prices are great service is fantastic I would highly recommend..."
Laisa N Julessa
"Delicious! I hope to make it back one day. We ordered a few smaller items to share which worked out great. The food is awesome and staff were great..."
Rowan Rebecca
"Came here for lunch today. Me and my friend both got donburi, I got the gyu don which is beef and egg on rice. There was also broth on the bottom..."
Kylie
"always loved the food here... friendly staff and amazingly tasty food...its my go to place with friends and family for drinks and food... keep up the..."
Kartik Ramachandran
"Really great vibe in here, the food is super affordable and delicious. Would 100% recommend. It is off the street and really feels like it's away..."
Amy
"Nice place if youā€™re craving wholesome Japanese food.The food here tastes more clean and doesnā€™t make you feel too heavy afterwards..."
Aleana Fernando
"The place was quite dark and stuffed. Lovely staff but service was a bit slow. Not many choices for ramen. Portion was fine but a bit tasteless...."
Quinn Mai
"The Don never disappoints. The food is always great and the staff are very polite. It's a great place to have lunch and catch up with friends. You..."
Mochi.95
"Went for a late night dinner here with a couple of mates. Ordered the teriyaki udon. Very tasty, loved it. Place is tucked away underneath the..."
Rohit
"The Don has an underground atmosphere with friendly staff. There is good variety in the menu and the food is well priced. Good choice for a casual..."
Matadors
"I've lost count of the number of times I've been here. The quality of food and service has been consistent over the last eight years. The Don is a..."
Wei
"Go here quite regularly for lunch. Good value, friendly staff and tastes great.They have daily specials and an extensive menu. I recommend..."
Grant McDonald
"Came in with friends for lunch.Tender crispy chicken. Salad was also really nice. Environment was comfortable. Staff was friendly. Would..."
Rosanne Choy
"One of my favourite places to grab a quick meal with friends whenever I'm starving at uni. Fast, affordable, delicious and satisfying. My favourites..."
Ashleigh Hea
"This is one of my favorite places to go eat for a decent price, great service and great atmosphere. I love their Chicken Nanban and Teriyaki Salmon...."
Annaliesa Jeffs
"The Don is usually our go to after training or just to grab a quick bite. Their prices are reasonable and we are served enough to keep us happy...."
Rimal
"LOVE THE FOOD and ambience of this restaurant! Everyone who works there is so nice ! l've been here a quiet a few times and haven't been let down by..."
Ishi Mahajan
"The Don is pretty average but always a go to when wanting a quick bite to eat due to friendly service and food coming out quickly. Portions are on..."
Sally S
"Me and my flatmate have been wanting to try this place out for months now but we got busy and never did. Finally we tried it and it was really good...."
Ellynn
"We ordered the Karaage chicken don and the Oyaku don. The rice portion for the Oyaku Don was a little off or maybe the whole dish was too small...."
Dxlche
"The food was quite tasty and well portioned for the price, the service was great with super polite servers. I also thought the japanese decor was..."
Tane R.
"i used to like this place, I always ordered their Don.Ā  but in our last visit,Ā  the rice is not fully cooked for the Don and the sushi.Ā  very hard..."
Carmon Lau
"They have a really good selection of Japanese food and the service is the trademark japanese hospitality and efficiency I've come to expect. You..."
Jay
"I missed Japanese seafood don very much, so my partner and I came here to try don. We ordered beer, sake, rainbow sashimi don (salmon, tuna and king..."
I'm A Foodie
"My first time here and for myself i enjoyed the food. I had the Misodare Salmon and my husband had the crispy spicy chicken don. Would have given 5..."
Memz
"A cute little Japanese style. The food tasted fresh and came out rather fast after ordering, it did take a while to order so make sure you go with..."
Jammie-Lea Wilson
"Atmosphere was great, the place was unique Japanese bar themed. Food tasted good, I had the Japanese style steak Don, takoyaki and a salmon..."
Eugene
"My go-to when craving for solid donburi. I have been here countless times over the past 4 years and have never had a bad meal (note: I have only..."
AJ
"Have been here quite a few times as a uni student to have a good quick meal. Karaage chicken is really nice, tried most of their don and they're..."
Lo9ve3r 4s
"We came here looking for chicken and vegetarian dishes. There were so many options that were vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian. The portions are..."
Aimee.
"Small store along high street that was a little hard to find at first, but is surprisingly cozy and welcoming The prices were very..."
Aislinn Yu
"Small, cute and cosy Japanese restaurant, good environment and atmosphere. Reasonable pricedconsider the location. A wide range of dishes that you..."
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"Came here with friends for lunch on a rainy day and got seated in a pretty cold room. Wasn't too uncomfortable but I ordered cold food - needless to..."
Joanna šŸŒ·šŸµ
"They have so many variety of Dons. The cheese chicken Katsu with salad was a perfect combination. And I had a Japanese style steak don. The diced..."
Daniel Lee
"This is my absolute favourite Japanese restaurant that serves the best chicken katsu curry I have tried yet. At such a reasonable price it is a great..."
Briar McGlynn
"Been coming here on and off for years. Yummy food. You can order mains, or lots of smaller dishes too share (or pig out on your own obviously..."
Charmaine
"The food is very good. I eat there very often and my favorite is the Teriyaki steak, the steak is very tasty and chewy. But the cashier is horrible..."
LI Jiao
"Great food, value for money. They have lunch specials on weekdays and all options are great. Food is delicious and service is very good. It's a great..."
DamƔris Granha
"A nice place for quick and easy food. Very nice staff and the food came out very quickly. Good price and quality for the amount you get. Will..."
Nikki Rae
"About my 5th time going there. The interior layout is more spacious than before and goes well with the traditional Japanese design. The..."
Jason Zhang
"I ordered 3 kinds sashimi don. Fish was fresh but the rice was a little bit hard. The price is reasonable. I would like to had oyster and prawn..."
Sasikarn Engchuan
"Was about my 4th time here, and this time was probably the best dining experience I had here. The interior is very nice, really orientally..."
Oksana Zhang
"Love this place. Never let's me down when I need good fast Japanese food. Especially the udon and all the side dishes. They open till late so great..."
Lin Hua
"Went to The Don for a dinner - I ordered this cheese udon and my friends ordered macaroni and cheese and steak.I particularly liked how..."
Nisarag Bhatt
"UPDATE:Popped in for a quick lunch. The place was full of people, and there were only two table left. At such a busy time, there's normally..."
Jade0289
"Been here three times and they never disappoint! The food is ore dented so well and portion are little small for my liking. The prices also vary but..."
NINI
"Just went for the second time this week and again was not disappointed! It is just sooo tasty. So far I've tried the sauced chicken Katsu don, the..."
Claire Walsh
"This is my favourite Japanese restaurant ever. I've been coming here since my uni days which is well over 12 years. The staff are very friendly and..."
Mmm Mm MMMMMMM!
"Good food, nice staff, and a unique welcoming entrance. Me and my friend tried their chicken skin, cheese spring rolls, yakiniku don and spicy..."
Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell
"On top of having a semi-private room thatā€™s great for groups, The Don will impress even the pickiest member of your clique with its range of..."
Raymond Tiong
"I have been many times in The Don. They have very amazing food. I just love the atmosphere that reminds me Japan. Highly recommended to everyone..."
Mercan Kazankiran
"Hidden inside a gallery on High St, it takes a few careful steps to find this place. Plenty of good options in the menu, opted for the teriyaki udon..."
Rafael Fonseca
"A tiny food place for people living in city. Reasonable price, great food and Japanese drinks. Big menu and can find many choices. Not..."
Tanz
"I Loooveee the Don! It's my staples while I'm in uni and I came here a week ago and was surprised when they hit the wooden drum in the entrance when..."
Blackpearl
"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in town. The tatsuta chicken is a must try! I've never had anything like it before in other Japanese..."
Ffionachua
"I went there with my friend.I ordered spicy chicken don and she ordered Katsu don (pork) which both of them are absolutely delicious.We also ordered..."
Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul
"Food is great, went there for something quick,. I tried the beef sashimi, Ā Sapporo on tap, Ā Takoyaki, Ā and a Sushi platter. I really enjoyed I'll..."
Jordan Dorovick
"I have so many good things to say about this little Japanese restaurant. Great food, awesome quality and a range of traditional and non traditional..."
L Smith
"Lovely Japanese restaurant which has a great selection of meals. Love the Don specials as with a meal you are given a bowl of miso. They have..."
Amorita Maharaj
"The Don is another eatery for Japanese food enthusiasts. I ordered my go-to dish: chicken katsu Don and to be fair it was pretty nice...."
Annie Ren
"Sashimi was very fresh and cost-effective. I had seafood nabi, which is only $14 for many kinds of seafood and tofu. Also the wafu saikoro steak is..."
Carina Chang
"I only learnt about this place about 3 months ago and have been here about 5 times, great atmosphere if you have a partner or a group, food is..."
Ryan Wong
"Really great, cheap, European fusion food. We usually come here in a group, which has always been fantastic as it's BYO and there's plenty of dishes..."
Lee
"The Don is a casual Japanese cuisine restaurant on High street. They have many "don" (bowl dish with rice) dish on the menu. Beef, chicken, pork,..."
Mariko Sakurai
"Haven't been to this place since i graduated from uni! Glad to see that the place hasn't changed a bit and still maintaining their high..."
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"I liked this Japanese restaurant quite a lot. I loved the atmosphere and interior decorating and the staff are very helpful. While the food wasn't..."
Heidi Chapman
"After a heavy meeting, I and a few colleagues were hungry for something rich and filling.Having a stroll on High Street, we decided to dine..."
Medium_Rare
"First time at The Don, we walked in and there was no staff, so we were a bit confused, but still happily waited. The place was packed, as it was..."
Kirsten
"Come here regularly. It's great! Great service, excellent food at reasonable pricing ..."
Recur Transport
"We go to the Don quite often because their food has an authentic Japanese taste, unlike the other ones around this area. Personally, I really like..."
Liz
"We came here for a BYO dinner before heading out to town. It was such a good experience! $5 corkage combined with the cheap meals was great..."
Louise MacNaughton
"========================šŸŒø Chicken Cheese Yaki Udon ($14.5)..Udon is my favorite type of noodle, this dish is what i always order..."
RenƩe Chiu
"Came here with a bunch of colleagues and food was pretty good with quite a number of varieties. Quite authentic as they are run by Japanese, not..."
ChrisY
"Went there today just simply passing by and its was a really cheap eat, location was ok, clean and tidy but wasn't the best Japanese I've..."
Alwayseating
"As the name suggests, they primarily have donburis on their menus. Even as a large group we got our food quickly. I ordered the Karaage chicken don..."
Charlotte
"Great must try authentic Japanese restaurant on High street. Wide range of donburi, udon, sides and more! I highly recommend this restaurant, must..."
Brave Eat
"This is the best japanese restaurant in akl!! It's a hidden treasure in high street. Near bannsang there's a stair and go down and u'll find this..."
Claudia
"Got a small gathering with friends the other night. Great attentive waitress and the food was nice. Ordered Crispy Spicy Chicken and it came out as I..."
Bayu Purnomo
"The Don is fantastic all round. For a small price you get brilliant Japanese food and lovely service. I've never had a bad thing off the menu - as..."
Kelsy Fletcher
"A wonderful Japanese restaurant hidden away on high street. The variety of Don is really good. There were a good number of vegetarian options too. As..."
Kaushikc_32
"Came here for a quick lunch on a busy weekday afternoon. Service was friendly and fast. We went for their special which was a chicken don for just..."
Danny
"Dinner at the don~ superb!! Really liked it. Had the cheese chicken katsu ($14) and friend had a chicken katsu. It came with miso and some salad in..."
Ezzz
"Very happy with this place. Just under Bang Sang on high st. Standard meal prices for donburi type meals. $12-$13. We had the prawn curry with rice...."
Josh Law
"One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in the CBD. Always referring people to try this place out. The staff are super friendly and the service is..."
Gray Lockett
"Dropped in at lunch time and they always have weekly lunch special which cost about 10 bucks for one Don include salad inside as well as a muso soup..."
Jessie Tan
"Good authentic Japanese food with great service! it's nice to come here once in a while, probably for a celebration, as their food are little on the..."
Den Teo
"This is probably one of the most authentic yet cheap Japanese restaurants that I know. The restaurant was very nice, and the chairs were really..."
Razelle Icaro
"Really hard to find a real Japanese restaurant with actual Japanese people running it! The don offers quick Japanese fix with the taste of real..."
Chin And Prony Powichitkul
"Reviewed this place back in August 2015. Till today I'm still here eating my favourite chicken tatsuta don. Definitely tried more dish and snacks..."
Michelle Chua
"Love to go to this restaurant whenever I feel like Japanese. The waiters/waitresses are all very friendly though some cant really speak english well..."
Nicole Mae Flores
"I went to this place Saturday afternoon. It was very quite, reserved but very relaxing as well. They are really a Japanese restaurant and the people..."
Eduardo Dias
"Always good food and friendly service. The $10 lunch dons are well worth the price and are always hot and fresh. I can only assume the same for the..."
Miah Dixon
"I frequently dine in The Don due to its affordable prices and the tastes of the food. I particularly enjoyed their Niku udon because the soup has..."
Ameri Lim
"The Don has been one of my favourite Japanese cheap eats for a long time now, and it probably will be for a while! It just doesn't disappoint!..."
SS
"Hella authentic which plays a massive role in the taste of all their dishes- considering it's a mission to find delicious authentic Japanese food..."
Enyā V
"One of my favourite Japanese places in Auckland. My favourite are their donburi and yakisoba like dishes such as oyako Don, cheese yakisoba and miso..."
Neila
"I find The Don great for big groups, as there is plenty of space in the "back room".Ā  The food is decent and there is a good variety to choose..."
Kwan-Lyn
"Since I am a uni student, I tend to be more leniant to cheaper eats, and this place is one I never hesitate to go to - for both lunch and dinner...."
Stephanie J
"The Don is located down a staircase and man... What is at the end of the tunnel gave me a pleasant surprise!Because the sitting area at the..."
MissEstherZ
"If you are looking for a nice and central Japanese restaurant that serves cheap and tasty food, then I recommend coming to The Don.I have..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"I had a pleasant experience at this Japanese restaurant. The food was enjoyable, and the ambiance provided an authentic Japanese vibe, which I..."
Ashi Ezz
"I enjoyed this restaurant's aesthetic, it was very pleasing to the eye and matched the cultural setting for the food they served. The restaurant is a..."
Aryan Thanki
"Fresh well-prepared food, quality sashimi and sushi. Nice ambience, good service. Not so nice are the disposable chopsticks, good thing the food and..."
Ran W
"The atmosphere was lively and pretty busy. All of the meal was excellent, served quickly, and authentic. I would come back..."
Nathan
"Food was amazing with a decent variety of choices. Space is a little crowded and intimate but but once you're in and settled it's very..."
Sherryk Koswara
"The don was a really nice place for a lunch in city after a bit of shopping. We got the beef yakke, cheese pork don, and the salmon avo roll. All..."
Simonie Lam
"Feels like being in Japan. The atmosphere and vibes are great! Not even mentioning the food! 100% would come back again. Only downside is that it can..."
Duncan Tang
"I went on a Saturday night with my family it was hidden inside a building but shouldnā€™t miss out. The food were so delicious and not expensive at..."
Nazaretha Cortez
"Huge selection of dons which are mostly delicious. The food portion here is smaller than other places but itā€™s also cheaper than other..."
Y J Y
"Great food and a reasonably fast service for lunch. They didn't allow like-for-like vegetarian substitutions for the raw fish in the bento (even..."
Navin R
Arum Cafe
83/100 (580 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Deep Fried Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Sizzling Black Pepper Beef
Salt and Pepper Fried Prawn
Noodles
Deep Fried Shiu Mai
Spicy chicken
Westlake Beef Soup
Prawn toast
With Hot Chips
Mixed meat
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Crispy Pork
Broccoli
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Fried Dumplings
Salt & Pepper Squid
Spicy Squid
Bean Sesame Balls
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"Love this place it never disappoints the food is melt in your mouth and the coffee is just as good. I fully recommend to everyone to give this cafe a..."
Emma Korver
"I stumbled upon this place while walking my dog in our new neighbourhood. and omg it is delicious.. a true hidden gem. And the staff are so friendly..."
Shannen Jamie Phillips
"The best ever restaurant and Persian food, excellent service, excellent food, I love to go there every day, Thanks Arum, you the..."
Mahnaz Tahooni
"The build up was worth it, awesome place, awesome staff, awesome..."
Reza Derhamy
"The best Persian kebab in town! Friendly staff, nice environment. Highly recommended..."
Shima Mozafarian
"Excellent food for those who love Persian Kebab! I celebrated my birthday party at Arum restaurant this year. The atmosphere, service, hospitality..."
Mali Gordoghli
"Excellent customer service, nice place and delicious food, highly recommended! We enjoyed our..."
Sara Si
"Absolutely gorgeous place and excellent service & food,even..."
Maya Majors
"Very yummy. Tastes just like home, which is why we visit almost every week! ŲØŲ³ŪŒŲ§Ų± Ł„Ų°ŪŒŲ° Łˆ Ų®ŁˆŲ“Ł…Ų²Ł‡. Ų¢Ų±ŁˆŁ… Ł…Ł† Ų±Łˆ ŪŒŲ§ŲÆ Ų·Ų¹Ł…..."
Sanam Vaziri
"Best Koobideh we had in Auckland !, " Kashke bademjan " was excellent ! , nice atmosphere and friendly staffs , Highly..."
Ali Jafari
"Everyone was happy with food , I loved it . excellent job , Thank..."
Majid Reyhani
"Excellent costumer service, Perfect food. Highly..."
Behnaz Dolatshahi
"This is a real local find. Delicious food - fresh and tasty. We've been twice in the last fortnight and plan to work our way through their menu over..."
Charlene Scotti
"Most delicious brunch! Will definitely come back..."
Sooperlyn
"The best food on the planet. Juicy, succulent, colorful, tasty kebabs! Make sure you get the arum special for a foodgasm!Recommended highly..."
Mehdi Bassamtabar
"Got excited when I found another place with Persian dishes! I liked this place more compared to Rumi and the other Kebab places Iā€™ve been at...."
Mona Nasab
"From the name we thought this one would be asian cafe but turn out they serve kebab and other mediteranian foods.. which is i think itā€™s good and..."
Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386
"The best Persian Kebab in Auckland! Highly recommended! One of the best kept secrets in Auckland!!!I have been to Iran (Persia) and I have..."
Brizzle
"Aside from their mains which were delish, they cafe-style menu was amazing. For a small place, they have a wide range of menu. Not to mention, the..."
Aira Sue Mari Celis-Vaimalu
"Great food at very reasonable prices and most friendly people. The lamb (or mixed lamb and chicken) over rice with their salad is excellent and the..."
Paul
"Visited this place for the first time as it was recommended by Persian family. The food was great, Probably one of the best Persian kebab I had in my..."
Marshall Parsa, Tehrani
"Incredible Persian food!!!! One of the best kebabs I've had in a really long time. Ordered the koobideh and it was tender and delicious. Service was..."
Layli
"It has a great service with a range of products. Coffees here are one of the best in West Auckland . You can also satisfy your hunger here with..."
Ravi
"Have been here more than I can count. By far my favourite Persian kebab place. Really love how soft and juicy the chicken and beef are. Beef should..."
Naz Dav
"One of the best Persian restaurants in Auckland (coming from a Persian). Flavourful, juicy and tender meat kebabs. Their homemade eggplant dip and..."
Claudia
"We've been there recently and tried different type of foods from menu. The food was perfect and staff were very friendly + good service. One of the..."
Hayley
"Service was friendly, food was delicious and quick, can't praise it highly enough. There are main size plates of food and smaller dim sum. Husband..."
Penny h
"First time dining here. Usually come for the poker machines. Food was very good. Very impressed at the quick service. Recommend to try the young chow..."
Sio Sale Leo
"Really great portion sizes for the food but the flavours tasted watered down. When I asked for some sauce for the mini spring rolls the server looked..."
Tori Purcell
"Food was Amazing. Service was great. Great prices and potions were large..."
Clarissa Tipene
"Good quantities at good prices, served quickly. Its a very spartan venue, and includes a gaming lounge and a license. Only downside is trying to..."
Pete Olds
"The roast and bbq pork next level has the crispy on top also salt and pepper chicken to good highly recommend favorite asian take..."
craig irving
"I have Dined In for lunch, diner and had Take Out. I very much like the crispy Deep Fried Wontons, Pan Fried Dumplings with Salt and Pepper Fried..."
Jeffrey Black
"Dined here for my daughter's birthday and the food was fantastic. Love their service. The staff were really awesome and helpful. Definitely recommend..."
Acena Moira
"good. Five-star authentic Chinese..."
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"Great selection good value for money, excellent food. Wait staff struggled to provide table service as restaurant was too busy but once I ordered at..."
MammaCo Ltd (MammaCoLtd)
"Good fresh food delivered ridiculously fast. Quantities were generous. Had stirfried beef and fish mains. Both very tender. Vegetables were colourful..."
Tracy Chen
"Don't be put off about this place people. This is a hidden gem. Food here is super fresh and cooked really well. The atmosphere is quiet and there..."
Caelan Boyd
North Park
77/100 (2352 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Brunch
Ribs
Kids Waffles
Nachos
Pork & Ginger Dumplings
Poutine
Texan Pizza
Burger
Chicken Wings
Broccoli
Fish
Popcorn Chicken
Pork
Beef
Double Cheese Burger
Onion rings
Long Island Iced Tea
Beer
Soft Shell Crab Burger
Fish & chips
Margharita
Steamed Custard Buns
Salt and pepper squid
Salad
Chilli Wings
Wings
Ribs
Margherita Pizza
Calamari
Bean Nachos
Fish & Chips
Fruity Punch
Tapas
Tacos
Traffic Light Kids Drink
Bar
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
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Lunch
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Mid-range
"Friendly prompt service. Thanks for looking after our large group of cyclists so well on Sat! And.... Those nacho's were awesome ! - 1 plate fed 5..."
Russell Honnor
"Great place to have an afternoon out great food great wine awesome staff recommended to..."
Kirsten Niwa
"Great food, Great service, cold beer. I recommend..."
Piotr Gawenda
"Love the chicken , the calamari, the steak ... a place worth trying , won't let you..."
Ha Quoc Nguyen
"What a wonderful evening we had at North Park. A large group of us invaded the restaurant for my daughterā€™s 18th birthday on Friday night and we..."
Danielle Duffy
"Excellent food and vibes. Service was good. It was a sunny Sunday hence very good view outside. Busy Sunday on wynyard quarter. Only thing if I had..."
Emm Dee
"We went with our friends and had an amazing time. Great location in Wynyard Quarter on the waterfront. All the food we ordered was so delicious and..."
Rohan
"Sunday evening, we had a choice of tables inside and outside. Service was friendly, but not super fast. Overall the food was ok, chicken wings and..."
Dean Hilliard
"Great place on a summers afternoon. Sirloin steak was perfect! Broccoli and Quesadilla tasty! Would visit..."
Steve Beamish
"Went on a cloudy stormy day for Brunch with 3 others on Sunday, place was empty no other patrons which was all goodšŸ‘Œ Each ordered drinks first and..."
Leana Lee
"This is a really nice place for lunch or dinner. My favorite item from the menu is the chilli wings, they are so nice and spicy but not too spicy..."
Myra Duvenage
"Unexpectedly decent food here, Pub atmosphere and helpful service. Plentiful ribs with good meat and sauce, Seafood dish was alright too. Decently..."
Den Allen Angeles
"Really kind service, good local beer (Monteith's) and tasty snack food (Popcorn chicken). Nice view to the harbour, good music. Highly..."
PĆ©ter Zombori
"Beautiful place with a good scenic view and fresh air. Food was amazing too. Loved the pizza, nachos and fruity punch drink. Margherita was just in a..."
sashank thakkar
"We had a lovely meal at North Park. I love the old diner feel from the printed menu, to the food offerings. We enjoyed polenta chips (super creamy),..."
Sandra Boston
"This is a very cool restaurant and bar situated right on the wharf. The decor is very cool kinda with vintage retro feel. On a beautiful day the view..."
Blanche Mclean
"Great service and atmosphere; I was part of a large group that arrived just before lunch on Easter Monday, we hadn't booked a table but we were..."
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