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Tasca

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"A fabulous place to visit for a meal or just a drinkGreat menuHigh quality food drinks service and ambiancePut it on your list or go back..."

Glenn Town

"You'd never know it looking in from the main road but Tasca boasts an amazing backyard alfresco dining experience complete with a bar and patio..."

TheMʌverick

"Tasca has an impressive outdoor area which is set up like a garden. So if you sit outside you may have small flowers drop down onto the table or your..."

Coogie

"We enjoyed a Wednesday dinner at Tasca in Mr Eden on a very wet and windy night. We discovered the wonderful seating area at he rear but felt indoors..."

Jason Lear

"This place is rather groovy. I enjoyed the vibe from the staff it was chill and they even had a cool outdoor kitchen/bar. Will be returning here some..."

Alex Michael

"Beautiful place to catch up with friends and families. Food was great and well-priced. I would have rated this 5 if not for the mix up of orders that..."

Oriental Doll

"Tasca is a great place to grab some brunch with your mates. The food never disappoints and comes out on time. Their outdoor area is great and ideal..."

Jedediah J

"A great place to go for veggies & vegans, as they have seperate menus with all the food we can eat! I ordered a few small tapas diahes, and they were..."

Vegesaur

"Such a cute little treat in the heart of Mt Eden! Was a lovely night of amazing food and taste. Well cooked and service was amazing! Highly..."

Shaun Ross

"Amazing restaurant offering a wide range of European foods for any occasion, sweet & savory, you name it. There are also indoor and outdoor dining..."

Andy

"Wow......... What can i say. This outlet is truly a hidden gem. From the front is a deceivingly, quant lil cafe which is really nice but walking..."

Munchies

"Made a call before visit and asked about want to have a paella for lunch, the staff was nice and asked kitchen, they accepted my request. Then I went..."

Jieer

"Came here for my Dad’s birthday and mine, both within a month of each other. Staff were so friendly and helpful, food was incredible and the drinks..."

Tara

"Food: 3.8/5Service: 4/5Overall: 3.8/5My colleagues and I ordered lots of food in our group dinner and I liked the meatballs..."

The Poor Foodie

"This place is an absolute hidden gem! From the outside it looks like a small, run down cafe but as you walk through the steps to the back you’ll be..."

Ari Kim

"Nice friendly establishment. It might appear small when it peer in from outside but they have nice outdoor seating at the back with a bar and..."

Rob

"We had a great time for dinner for my birthday. Nice outdoor & cosy area. Enjoyed the food & menu. The staff and service was excellent & will..."

Melepua Uata

"Had lunch here in the open outdoor dining space. The outdoor dining area can be covered with umbrellas and tarps if needed but there is enough lush..."

I_like_pickles

"Came here with my friend and the experience was great.The staff was super friendly and the ambience was nice. We ordered the Pepperoni pizza along..."

Mulik.aditya99

"Had lunch here with team yesterday, place is awesome with the big outdoor area out the back , friendly staff and food was beautiful 10/10 very happy..."

Gnxsta23

"This was my second visit here and it was every bit as wonderful as the first time.The inside decor was felt like you were being transported..."

Vivian C

"Came here for dinner with my family. The interior of the restaurant is fantastic with a spacious courtyard so it is perfect for a large group. We..."

Adventure Foodie

"Food and drinks: Sangria, calamari, meatballs, potato balls, fried potatos, and PaellaEnvironment: given the weather is nice and clear, the..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"Decent place with good priced meals. Have been here a couple of times. Food is good, pretty standard presentation but flavoursome. The vintage decor..."

Sunaina Goundar

"Great place for drinks and dinner! Like sitting in the courtyard under the olive trees and its always nice and warm with all the heaters! Great food..."

Zac

"So impressed with our meal here this evening. Group of 7 of us who all loved the food with special mention of the paella & calamari dishes. Staff..."

Carolyn Mason

"Did someone say Spanish tapas? Chargrilled peppers, sun-dried tomato flavours and seafood paella strewn with prawns and saffron… yes puh-lease!..."

Husk Creative

"Tasca is a great BYO however they only accept white & red wines. Friendly service, efficient food delivery. The tapas was delicious, recommend the..."

Miura Elikana

"Came here for a mates birthday and it was great. Service was good, and the waitress would comeback often to check if we needed anything. Food was..."

Robert Ramos

"Lovely staff, accommodating and well informed. The atmosphere is great, especially the outdoor courtyard that is functional in both good & bad..."

Ariana

"Can't say much because I haven't tried real Spanish cuisine, but still the food was good imo. Just the paella was a bit bland to my liking.. Great..."

EyeVan Ho

"Have dined here twice now, both with GrabOne vouchers. Tried to phone to book a table but just got the answer phone so we just turned up, lucky there..."

J

"Went here for a dinner on a Sunday night. We were seated in the courtyard which was very nice. We ordered off the tapas menu and the food all arrived..."

Shannon Hibbard

"It looks like a cafe but there’s another area connected to the kitchen hiding behind the exterior restaurant, where you can see the cooks make your..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Great courtyard garden, very good service, and excellent food. Being BYO is a big drawcard too as it means you can take along something you want to..."

Ian Craig

"Great food-and lots of it too! Paella was delicious and very aromatic, but I would recommend the mussels too. The owner Michelle was very..."

Alex Chen

"Came here on a Saturday at around 5:30pm. I’ll know for next time to make a reservation for their outdoor garden at the back because it’s..."

Oksana Zhang

"My sister & I took our parents for their birthday dinner. We were seated in the cozy garden area at the Mt Eden resto and the ambience was really..."

Ohkaye

"One of my favourite sunny spots for a wine and food in the sun. Their tapas are delicious and reasonably priced, the service is good and their..."

Kellie Ngaire

"Purchased Tasca's $30 for $60 grabone deal and chilled out with girlfriend in their mt eden back yard. fresh air, well maintained landscape, vines..."

Vivienne_Moo

"Really enjoyed dining here. The food was amazing and staff are very lovely. The Olive Garden is beautiful. They turned on the heaters as..."

Victoria (VICT6217 FOR 20% OFF FOR ZOMATO GOLD)

"The food was nice, the service was good, given how busy this place was on a weekday they did well. With the value of the grabone voucher this was..."

Cookingkenny

"Meal was good but for me it was a little small, staff were friendly. According to Zomato, this place (Mt Eden) open until 11:45pm but around 9:30pm,..."

JU K

"Great food great coffee and friendly staff. Tried breakfast, dinner and drink here and really enjoy the food. For breakfast recommend coffee with a..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Nice place and nice staffs 👍I think I will be regular costomer I strongly recommend here !!!!!!! 😘(I had a benedict with bacon..."

Emily

"Plus: Yummy & generous portions! Staff were super nice! Atmosphere was perfect!Negative: I don't mind food coming out different times, but the..."

Lia.ksi

"Have been to Tasca 3 or 4 times and always been happy with the customer service and food. I have tried their brunch, lunch and dinner and it's all..."

James

"Third time come here, try different meals at every visit. Food looks good and the taste is sooo good. Drinks and dessert also yum, service is fast..."

Veronica Dharma

"Amazing food. Good brunch options. Friendly staff and a lot of choices in the menu. It's a busy place but if you go during weekdays between 10-12pm,..."

Jimson Jose

"Nice atmosphere, really good food and service. Rather chilly due to winter but they got blankets for outdoor sitting. Would be back again for the..."

N Simadri

"Me and my boyfriend went last month with a grab one voucher, great little restaurant, lovely outside area with fairy lights (i love fairy lights!)..."

Dessertislife

"Tasca is beautiful. My partner and I went for dinner and the outdoor setting was stunning. The food was amazing. Portion size was good and the staff..."

Christy Rayner

"Food is delicious!!! Amazing!! We had a big party of 23 people and the service was really great nonetheless!! Pimiento chicken, meatballs,..."

Showmethefoodie

"Been here multiple times, always worth it. Staff are friendly, atmosphere is great and the food is delicious. Market Fish has been very creative both..."

Taniwha B

"I have been here a few times. Sometimes just for a drink or for dinner. It has such a great atmosphere. Gorgeous olive garden. The tapas never..."

Oones Connor

"My rating is mostly based on the atmosphere here -there is a beautiful courtyard hidden out the back with olive trees and fairy lights. You can sit..."

HayShanna

"I loved the garden at the back of the cafe. The food was really good although portion sizes are a tad small, considering how expensive it is. 10/10..."

Mehully

"This place is BEAUTIFUL. In the evenings although it looks closed from the outside, if you are brave enough to approach it and venture the inside,..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Delicious food and great service. Popped in as I was walking past on an impulse to find a nice "Tuscan" atmosphere. Try the paella spicy hot..."

Jora Hill

"wonderful restaurant - highly recommend it. The Tapas are fantastic and we never tire of the food. We go there often and for good reason! The..."

Vienda Duke

"Absolutely fantastic birthday dinner here. We had a relatively large group of 10 teenage girls. We decided a few days prior what we would order, and..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Absolutely amazing. 10/10. Amazing food and so so so accomodating. I am vegan and they pulled out a special vegan menu for my sister and I. So many..."

Monique Redman

"First time at Tasca today for our work Christmas lunch. The service was great, very attentive and patient with our various nutritional requirements...."

Andi Jandal

"I've come here a few times and I'm very impressed by the level of quality and care taken with the food. The service can be considered a tad lacking..."

Holly Shaw-Fowles

"Friendly, relaxed service and ambiance. After you have been a few times the staff remember you which feels welcoming. The courtyard garden area out..."

Zutalors

"Nice place for brunch. Its got a nice outdoor area at the back but you can't smoke there which is annoying.I had the scrambled eggs with..."

Pankaj Kini

"At Tasca, we had a relaxed, shared lunch in its open area on a Sunday afternoon with friends. We started with tapas plates with chicken & bacon..."

STRADS

"Such a beautiful little place with very warm Spanish inspired atmosphere! All the decorations make you feel like you are on the holidays somewhere in..."

Lidiyosha

"Tasca is one of my favorite places, I definitely recommend the Dominion road restaurant on a hot summers day - they have the most beautiful courtyard..."

Ghost Reviewer

"Went here for quiet spot to eat ! loved it.. great atmosphere and great staff.. we ordered pizza which came out looking divine ! definitely will..."

Ryan James C

"Awesome food, super friendly and helpful service and good prices. Very cosy indoors in the winter and lovely outside in the garden at the back in..."

Nicola Chapman

"Twice and awesome service. The outdoor setting was beautiful. Food was delicious. Affordable too. My 6 year old loves their pizza and I loved their..."

Debbie L2

"We ordered the tapas lunch set, mussels and quesadillas. We love the ambience - homely and warm. The service staff was nice too.For tapas..."

Alana

"Absolutely loved this place especially the Garden.It was truely a hidden gem.We went for coffee only but definitely going back..."

R

"Came here for a work christmas dinner with a set menu. We sat outdoors, and the environment was really lovely especially during the sunset hours. The..."

Rachel Sun

"Visited Tasca using a voucher and I've been wanting to come back ever since.We ordered the: - Patatas Bravas- Panfried Chorizo..."

Ben Ch

"First time dining here and we were mightily impressed. What a well kept secret, looks cute at night from the front but the courtyard out the back..."

Becky D.

"My favorite place in the Dominion road/Mt Eden area. Olive garden is lovely and perfect to enjoy a meal outdoors. Food is great, I've tried several..."

Katherinne Jaimes

"Wow sooo yum!!! I love Tapas, and so was excited to dine here on Saturday night. There was a large group of us, but even though the restaurant is not..."

L.E.N.S

"Tasca on Dominion road is a much better venue than its Newmarket counterpart. It may seem small but when ventured deeply it opens up to a large..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"Such a great garden out the back! Coffee wasn't the best but food and service was great, with an amazing setting out the back. I can see the appeal..."

Amanda B

"What a hidden gem! It may look like a small dark cafe from the outside but when u go out into the "garden" area out the back, that's a different..."

Marcella

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Visiting Tasca is like going on holiday: the front of the cafe is chic, cozy and ultra urban. As you traverse to the back, the..."

Andrew @anjeats

"A lovely place to dine for lunch and dinner. I have been to Tasca several times now with family and friends and its lovely. I love the Salmon..."

Kim M

"Had the Tasca grill and it was a good feed. Nice setting and the dish was a good portion size with only downside to it was that poached eggs didn't..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"We were in Greenlane for an appointment today so we decided to try Tasca Mount Eden. One of us has been several times to the Newmarket branch and..."

Lochbuie

"I was a little bit disappointed that my eggs were over cooked other than that Tasca always seems to deliver consistent food. Nice courtyard at the..."

Claire Emily

"I liked the grilled haloumi on toast and the chorizo tapas but I didn't enjoy the churros which was literally rolled in cinnamon sugar and was too..."

Penelope Chua

"Nice atmosphere, great food and good drinks option. We were given a huge dining table for our group gathering. Good portion food, shared our drinks..."

Taran

"We popped in for a late lunch on Sunday, and were greeted by a very friendly waitress who gave us a choice of table - either in the restaurant or out..."

Fleur Cerecke

"Dined at Tasca for breakfast early on Sunday morning - the decor definitely reflects the Mediterranean/Spanish style cuisine they offer and feels..."

Samantha Veitch

"Came for dinner with a colleague with a Grabone voucher. I have been to Tasca many times before. The food is always amazing, especially the tapas!..."

Winnie Luo

"Came here for lunch today. It's smaller and quieter compared to the new market branch, so its a nice change. I got the lunch tapas with fatatas..."

Iamcii

"Rather than authentic Spanish cuisine, I'd sum Tasca as kiwi ingredients with a Spanish twist. The food is undoubtedly good, but being a huge Spanish..."

Gentlepig

"Fantastic place. I often go here for brunch on a Sunday and absolutely love it every time I go. There is a quaint garden out the back which is..."

Isaac Brealey

"Lovely atmosphere and tasty food. Regular cafe food is a little more bland than the other more "fun" choices. Make sure to check out the courtyard at..."

Vika Dorokhova

"We went here after my boyfriend had finished exams and we had a voucher from grab one. We absolutely love sharing food and tapas is perfect for us so..."

What I Ate Today

"I've been to Tasca a few times and meals are always delicious! The service is friendly and food is brought out..."

Phee Nicks

"Used a voucher here for dinner, which proved to be excellent value for money. The staff were great and the range of Tapas was pretty..."

Denise D'Sa

"Came for dinner and absolutely love this place. Great atmosphere, great service and great food. Unlike any typical restaurant in Nz, Tasca have big..."

Live To Eat

"My family and I absolutely love this place, we come here at least once a month, the people are lovely and the food is delicious, super excited to..."

Katerina Hond

"I really enjoyed our breakfast at Tasca. It was a bit cold to sit outside but there is a beautiful garden at the back or even a small table on the..."

Samantha Lines

"Love this place! We've been a few times for tapas in the courtyard and always had a fantastic time and amazing food!We usually get 4 tapas for..."

Rebecca

"We love tasca. Not only can we walk there but the meals are consistent. We've eaten most of the menu and recommend the fish of the day. Food is tasty..."

Carla Mardell

"Food and service at Tasca Mt Eden is great. Although it was a wet Easter Sunday for my aunt's 70th birthday, we were comfortable in the covered area..."

Adi Cummings

"My friends & I been here twice & enjoyed the food, service & hospitality! Great..."

Maria-Elena Martinez

"I often eat at Tasca, I enjoy the friendly staff, the quick service and the atmosphere of the inside and the olive garden. The food isn't bad either,..."

Jbr89

"We have Sunday brunch here once a month. We live in Manurewa but it's worth the drive. The courtyard on a summer's morning is such a delight to enjoy..."

Liz Crompton

"After reading reviews I wasn't expecting very much when 3 of us went with our Deal Voucher but I was very pleasantly surprised, the food was awesome,..."

Shalima Ram

"Had a deal voucher so went with my wife & 2 yr old son. To be honest, we didn't expect too much from the restaurant (after a few disappointments..."

Michael Tung

"The first time I entered Tasca Olive garden I was sold. What an amazing oasis to have in the centre of a city. So, I went with a group of..."

Mark Laing

"I used a Daily-do voucher to visit Tasca for the first time – I shall certainly go back, even without a voucher! The café is small inside, but..."

Graham Alcock

"We dined here last weekend and enjoyed a fabulous time. The ambience, friendliness of all the staff and food were all superb. We both ordered the..."

Wolfie W

"Amazing food, a great selection of Tapas to offer, Lovely musician in the corner on sat nights playing some Acoustic Jazz, got 4 tapas between the..."

Digby Leggett

"A superb experience- food, service, ambience; none could be faulted. And it is nice to find somewhere that serves plenty of wines by the glass, and..."

Phil Mcarthur

"Been here twice and both times enjoyed outstanding service and food. Looking forward to visit number..."

Jennifer

"What a fabulous setting out the back at night. The tapas are sensational and the service you cannot fault. Worth a..."

Michelle

"Pricey for what it is... Nice tapas. Not much to choose from if you are fussy. Have been a few times though to this one and Nuffield. Do nice..."

Sarah Malcolm

"Tasca Dominion Road branch 🇪🇸 Cozy environment with good foods quality and friendly service. I like the courtyard (garden) area...."

Gabriel Kung

"Quaint little cafe with wholesome Spanish tapas and desserts, Loved the experience..."

Samira Saraf

"We travelled from out of town to eat at Tasca. It is such a nice place! The decor is fun, and they have an impressive garden bar area as well! We had..."

Kym Moore

"The entrance is very unassuming but out back is one of the coolest outdoor areas in Auckland. Booked a 30th here for 40 people. The staff were..."

Russell

"We had a staff do here and the service was amazing. The food and drinks were on point, and the space is wonderful. You walk in the front door not..."

Patŕon Princesa

"Amazing Spanish food and great services! The backyard is my favorite part! It’s like a secret garden hiding in the chaos city~ Thanks for the..."

Vivi Wang

"Tasca is a nice place for gatherings and chit chats. It has plenty of seats at the backyard with long tables for big group of people. Great on a fine..."

Jia Jiet Lim

"Lunch out with my 11 year old. What started out looking like a little cafe led to a big olive garden with outdoors seating and blankets and heaters..."

Vindya Naidu

"Everything about this place is too good. From the food and drinks to the atmosphere. One of our favorite places to dine at. Hot Toddy was my..."

Dhanesh Lankapati

"The cheesecake is absolutely delicious (as is the rest of the food). Service was a little slow but not terribly, and they did have a large event at..."

Rebecca Hartley

"Great food. So satisfied. Lunch Paella with squid and sausage (can’t remember the Spanish..."

Denny Chow

"Yasss tasca fav place the servers are all really cool good vibes in there..."

Maya Simone

"Very high quality meal. Must try is their paella but their Albondigas and Spanish cheesecake really surprised me, so freakin good. It’s the best..."

Christina Yuan

"This place is one of the busiest one on dominion road but they always have place for people who randomly walks in like me. I had great time with my..."

S Sihag

"Great place. Never been here before but was pleasantly impressed. Beautiful garden out the back. Great food. Will definitely be..."

Mitchell Tornquist

"Lovely spanish cafe with cute interior. The owner cannot speak so well English but he is very sweet and friendly. We only had coffee here and tasted..."

Paulina

"Can't say much because I haven't tried real Spanish cuisine, but still the food was good imo. Just the paella was a bit bland to my liking.. Great..."

Ivan Ho

"Amazing Espanol food.. really loved the choice of cocktails and tapas. Delizio Abondigas, chargrilled walnut chicken, Sticky Beef cheek though was..."

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