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6 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar
88/100 (432 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Greek
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Drinks
Moussaka
Greek Souvlaki
Halloumi
Lamb
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Spaghetti carbonara
Greek Dips with Pita Bread
Beer
Catalan Duck
baklava
Baileys Chocolate Fudge Cake
Greek salad
Hot Tiger Prawn Pizza
Lamb Shanks
Melitzanes Papoutsakia
Salad
Spaghetti bolognaise
Baclava Com Sorvete de Creme
Duck
Vegetarian Lasagne
Prawns
Meat Lovers
Seafood Bouillabaisse
Kids Pizza
Mezze Platter for Two
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
European
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Accepts American Express
Wine and Beer
Street Parking
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Discover
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Reservations
Free Wifi
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing food! Authentic Greek experience. Went for my birthday and we loved it! Portion sizes are huge. Highly..."
Charlotte Edson (LadyofShalott)
"I really like this place! I live very far and last time I came was 6 years ago. By then I was impressed by its taste and great customer service...."
Yimeng Huang
"been going there for a year now always best value of food &bar Thanks..."
Paywast Nouri
"Every dish we order were top notch - salmon fettuccine, brandy scallop, tiger prawn pizza & veg lasagne. Fine ingredients, delicious and full of..."
Jordan T
"I generally will not review NZ restaurants as they are not memorable. Nothing worthy to say about them. My brother was a chef. To get my rating they..."
W R Edwards
"Canā€™t tell if they serve authentic Greek food as it was my first time in a Greek restaurant But if all Greek food tastes this good from now Iā€™m a..."
Diana Marcela Chaparro
"Really love this restaurant, come here every week and am never disappointed. Excellent..."
Jasmine Perry
"The best place in Devonport. Great service and really good quality Greek wine and mythos beer. Highly..."
Bavin Nouri
"It is a family run restaurant and does get very busy, so things can easily get mixed up but the flavors are worth it. It's also BYO. ENJOY YOUR..."
Katherine
"We ordered spaghetti marinara and carbonara for takeaway. They taste awesome! I believe this is the best place to eat carbonara in Devonport..."
Tabatha O
"Delicious and great atmosphere! The service was friendly, and we felt very comfortable. Can't wait to go again and try a different..."
BelƩn Cobo
"Amazing Greek/ Mediterranean menu the food is amazing, the dips and bread are a must and when I got my meal takeaway it was perfectly packed and..."
M Lio
"The BEST restaurant in NZ!!! Have been here more times than I can count and the food is always amazing and top grade!! Highly recommend this gem!..."
Bianca du Toit
"I ordered and paid for a gift voucher for a friend over a month ago and my friend still hasnā€™t received it. Iā€™ve contacted the restaurant..."
L Steffen-Schafermeyer
"Nice dinner here (Greek filo pictured). A real family restaurant with tasty food and friendly service. Beef and lamb are halal. About a 7 min walk..."
Kelly Al-Haddad
"I loved this place which is open on Monday nights till 8 or 9pm.. Owner operates the place who provides excellent service with many items Greek..."
Qassim Kaisi
Hugo's Bistro
88/100 (422 ratings)
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Vegan Options
European
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
International
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Wapiti
Potato
Lime and Chilli
Raw Snapper
Schnitzel
Dry Aged Angus Rib Eye
Octopus
Beef
Croquettes
Beef Cheeks
Semifreddo
Duck Liver Parfait
Lamb
Marinated Olives
Anchovy
Fish
Salad
Confit Potatoes
Pork
Duck
Pasta
Steak
Tuna
Halloumi
Tea
Ricotta Gnocchi
Flatbread
Charred Octopus
black angus
Chicken Liver Parfait Marmalade & Cornichon
Bread
International
New Zealand
European
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
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Serves Alcohol
Drinks
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Mid-range
"Been here twice and the food is consistently good. The highlight is definitely the croquettes and the setting -aesthetically pleasing and calm yet..."
CARO CONSUMES
"I always come here for a brunch with my friends because I like how intimate and tucked in the whole environment is. The ambience is a 10/10 for me to..."
Victoria Consuelo De Guzman
"Delicious! I loved my meal here! The interior is beautiful and intimate. The service was great, our waitress was very attentive and helped us with..."
Chan Can Eat
"A great little inner-city bistro, lovely ambience, food and service. To start I had the grilled lamb chops with anchovy, mint and yoghurt. This was..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Damn came to Hugo's Bistro for dinner for the first time last night and was very impressed. The decor and how the restaurant looks is super clean and..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"Every dish is spot on. Good service, nice warm space and pretty decent selection of wine. Ate here twice in a day, didnā€™t disappoint. Will..."
Rick Jose
"The decor is light and relaxed, the food was very good, very fresh and tasty. I had the grilled octopus which was the highlight of the night, the..."
Gus
"The main lady was super friendly. Food came out in a timely manner. Food was really nice. Did the resturant month which was great value for money...."
#fatlyfe
"Was really excited to try Hugoā€™s, some of the food was absolutely incredible (beef cheeks & starter bread) and the sides were very basic. Overall a..."
Nade
"The ambience is really cozy perfect for an intimate night out. The place itself is away from the main queen street so it is quite hidden and..."
Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang
"Absolutely flummoxed at the score Hugoā€™s has garnered on Zomato, a measly 3.1ā€¦. are you kidding me? Rather than to be bumptious and assume that..."
Medium_Rare
"We had dinner here.. really great service and loved the sexy wee fit out- inspiring. I discovered my new fave cocktail- spicy margarita!..."
Natalie Jensen
"Blown away by this bistro not only is the food exceptional but the staff are wonderful and the interior is second to none. My new favourite..."
Emma Cruickshank
"Wow! We were treated to a really special night out at Hugo's recently and every detail was perfect. From the beautiful decor to the wonderful service..."
Bernadette
"Great food, great atomsphere and great friendly service! Thanks hugos, we'll be back many..."
Vanessa Gascoigne
"Tried out Hugos on perhaps the third day it had been open. The design and fit out is fantastic, probably more suited to dinner service however I was..."
JamesC
"Had lunch here with 3 others about 10 days ago and it was great.Ā  Lovely fit out - warm hues which helped to brighten a gloomy winter's day, and..."
Bridgee
"Am a big fan of Odettes so was eager to try out the new sibling restaurant in the CBD. Ā Hugo's Bistro is a gorgeous space, intimate, relaxed, with..."
KT
"We checked out Hugo's for lunch yesterday and we'll definitely be back. We shared the chicken ham hock celery dish and the brisket with spinach and..."
Pamela Mansell
"One of the best dining experiences we've had - better than most fine-dining as well. Outstanding service, the MaƮtre d' was amazing, and perfectly..."
Nolan Jex
"A consistently excellent inner city bistro for weekday eats, with super friendly reliable service from well-informed staff. If you ever canā€™t think..."
Frasier Cho
"Our host and waiter was very friendly and honest. Food was delicious, specially the parmesan fried croquettes. Very chic setup. The chocolate mousse..."
Rhonal
"Service is excellent, fun and witty without being intruding. We'll informed staff on everything going with helpful suggestions if you are unsure of..."
Glen Scott Anderson
"Food: (10/10) Entrees: we had the anchovies & sourdough and duck liver parfait. Both were pretty good! The sourdough was so moist inside. Mains:..."
Lilian Monaghan
"Understated and classy - itā€™s a great experience dining here. You get looked after really well and the food and beverage selection is outstanding...."
Tan Wang
"From the moment we arrived and were cheerfully greated until the time we were thanked for visiting tonight's experience was stupendous. The Maitre d..."
Kerin T
"The food is amazing! The service is great too! The only drawback is that the body will take the smell of kitchen oil and tobacco home, the smell of..."
Natalie Dong
"Chicken liver is my favoriteļ¼ļ¼ļ¼The confit potato tasted really good. 5-star..."
alicerrr rrr
"I am into fish recently. This fish was the BEST fish in any restaurant in Auckland. Garlic butter, curry leaves and grilled lemon. Fantastic..."
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"After much anticipation, I finally got to visit Hugoā€™s Bistro in Shortland Street during restaurant month 2020. Upon entering, the restaurant..."
Taylar W
"Impressive 2022 restaurant month menu, hard to pick our favourite dish out of 5 courses as they were all amazing! The dishes that stood out the most..."
C K
"My Lord, not had much better bistro food than here, France, UK or anywhere else. Executed perfectly. I like this type of cooking well seasoned so was..."
Tom Walker
"You can taste the effort, time and thought that goes into each dish. The ingredients oozes quality and each dishes is seasoned to perfection. Love..."
Mini Cheng
"A fabulous evening with great food. No trouble to push out our reservation due to running a bit late thanks to Auckland transport woes. Friendly..."
Julia Harmer
"The food everything was very nice. But was very PRICEY and expensive The Servicer was very..."
Pranesh Chand
Lokanta
87/100 (874 ratings)
Restaurants
Greek
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Greek
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Circassian Chicken
Octopus
Sujuk & Caprese Salad
Antioch Hummus
Aegean Island Goat
Halloumi
French Fries with Feta Cheese
Beef
Lamb
Turkish Coffee and Coffee Dessert
Mussels
Fish
CrĆØme BrĆ»lĆ©e
Pizza
Eggplant
Meatballs
Lamb Shank
Salad
Halloumi
Baba Ghanoush
Dolma
Calamari
Mythos Lager
Flaming Saganaki
Smoky Eggplant Dip
Swordfish
Gallipoli Bombas
Sticky Beef Cheek
Icarus Goat Souvlaki
CafƩ
Greek
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Turkish
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"My husband and I tried this restaurant through a recommendation. Everything is great here. The food was absolutely delicious! Staff were super..."
Christy Trigg
"This is the reason why you should broaden your horizons and try new cuisines because you never know what you will find! I was pleasantly surprised by..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Left this place feeling nothing but full and fully satisfied! Service was so good! 2 ladies working the whole floor ! They were attentive and took..."
Bluecrush
"Beef rib is excellent! octopus is not my..."
Queena
"Love the family style vibe of this restaurant. It feels homely without feeling dowdy... if that makes senseThe menu is great, as itā€™s food you..."
Chan Can Eat
"Taste # 5Quantity # 4Price # 4Service # 5Ambiance # 5I am not fan of Mediterranean food, but Lokanta changed..."
Lovefoodie
"Amazing food, Lovely staff and warm atmosphere. Highly recommend everything šŸ¤— including the cocktails. Will definitely be back. Best Greek food, I..."
Jemma Lee
"My FAVOURITE comfort food restaurant in Auckland!! Service is very attentive and the food is always amazing! Never fails to disappoint! Also..."
Kat
"Fantastic swordfish, never knew you could even get swordfish in NZ. Lovely service, excellent food, tasteful decor. Cosy place, gets a bit rowdy but..."
Tina Yu
"Lovely place and delicious food, they have a vegan menu with a great selection of plates, the sharing plates can perfectly serve just one person...."
Jonathan Copete
"Although it was a busy evening, the owners were very accommodating and welcoming. The interior and atmosphere is homey and humble, and the food is..."
Lisa
"The food quality was excellent. Like most Mediterranean food they use a lot of olive oil, I ordered the lamb casserole which was delicious but..."
Imperius Malekith
"Very friendly staff.Ā  The lamb casserole was tasty and huge.Ā  My partner's swordfish was moist.Ā  The fig brulee was superb and generously..."
Camilla Dadson
"Food was great, but what makes this place outstanding is their service. Friendly would be an understatement and not to mention their attention to..."
Abhi R
"A very cozy and friendly neighborhood restaurant. We saw good reviews and went to give it a try on our wedding anniversary, we were all very..."
Emily
"The food and service at Lokanta are both so good!!! I have tried many things on their menu and I can't fault anything at all.. From entree to..."
Rex
"Found Lokanta online by accident actually and was curious. You know, you hear the likes of Pete and Manu on MKR over and over again telling people..."
Leanne Schou
"There have been many restaurants in this location but I hope this one improves and survives. It has a really lovely atmosphere and the Mediterranean..."
Emma W
"Lovely friendly service. One of our guests was significantly allergic to garlic. They were gracious & accommodating without making her feel in the..."
Emma
"We went to Lokanta for the first time on Saturday evening with friends who live locally and who have eaten here before. It did not disappoint! The..."
Natalie Lloyd
"Authentic Mediterranean food. We ordered a few different mezze all very good but the seared tuna, haloumi and pistachio dip and taramasalata were..."
Gabi
"Lakonta hits the mark as a place to eat that feels like you are eating at a friends place with awesome atmosphere, intense Harissa Prawns and..."
Praneal Badal
"Absolutely delicious food - can't wait to go back so I can try the rest of the menu.Nice atmosphere, amazing wine list, and lovely service. Best..."
Rach Waalks
"Very friendly service. They do a happy hour with cheap wine and snacks. Great value for money. Donā€™t have high expectations and you will enjoy your..."
Eatawayallday
"Really nice great tasting food but very noisy and the place wasnā€™t even full. Waiting stuff were good but even they repeated our order a few times..."
Vanessa Morris
"I was thrilled with our dinner at Lokanta yesterday. The topkapi oxtail, and coffee and fig mousse were honestly stunning. The saganaki and stuffed..."
AD
"A group of us had a great evening at Lokanta.Ā  After starting with small plates we decided to order more and they provided a deliciously authentic..."
Anne Mikhailiadis
"Great food, authentic Mediterranean and ambience fantastic for casual small group dining. We had a selection of small plates and shared desserts...."
G R
"This restaurant was new to us to visit. We were welcomed in and shown to our table byĀ aĀ lovely young lady called Irena who was very informative of..."
Corinne King
"Delicious, authentic Mediterranean food and friendly service. Highly recommend the Saganaki and the Eggplant dip. One of my favourite restaurants in..."
Sara Eichmann
"Not a lot for vegans so went for swordfish it was so look good other visit I had the mozzarella tomato salad great good and atmosphere awesome staff..."
Temptation Cakes Auckland
"Wow! What a beautiful surprise to discover that restaurant!Ā We had an absolutely beautiful night at Lokanta. The restaurant has that warm..."
Isabelle Bouchard
"rate it, chill place good for a few drinks, nice wine list - yum menu. Few greek classics on the menu and some more adventurous options for diners..."
Sam Stewart-Anderson
"Great service from an attentive and helpful waiter. Wonderful atmosphere - a warm and friendly vibe. Yum - the food was delicious - every dish. Very..."
Duncan Allan
"ā–  Great for groupsā–  Lovely serviceā–  Good menuCame here for a friend's 21st birthday dinner a little while ago. I dont have..."
FoodieOodie95
"A fantastic and homely eatery for us located a short stroll from home. Have visited twice now. Great cosy atmosphere and friendly but efficient..."
Garrick
"If you're after good authentic Turkish/Grecian food then this is the place to go! We ordered the rare tuna, street food pizza and slowed cooked beef..."
Foodathon
"Fantastic meal. Felt like we were back in the Mediterranean. Everything was very authentic. Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. Auckland..."
Joshandshi
"OK this is the greatest news for all these who have been looking for a genuine Greek/Turkish/Mediterranean cuisine. Locanta ticks every..."
Dimitrios Konstantopoulos
"Hands down one of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. Was hard to choose, everything sounded amazing. We got flatbread, tzatziki and..."
Jacinta Duncan
"Yay! Finally an amazing Greek place in Auckland...and one that does octopus! Ā Get in quick though, we were lucky enough to get the last serving of..."
Justine
"Went to our newest local for dinner last night, Lokanta. Mediterranean and Aegean cuisine - so delicious. Smart menu with plenty for everyone and a..."
Jennifer Austin-Mannes
"Had a Christmas gathering here. The food was mind blowing. This place has the best food in Auckland, a variety of food for all the tastes on our..."
Etomia Wilson
"Had a good dinner with my friends, but could be excellent. Obviously it was not really beyond my expectations. Ordered beef on smashed potatoes, and..."
Safak Aslan
"The flambƩ grilled halloumi is amazing beyong belief. I have been to many places for meals, but it's been a very long time since I have come across..."
Pete Mayes
"Booked first table for 3 at Lokanta. We ordered the halloumi and chargrilled octopus shared small plate, both were cooked beautifully. For mains we..."
Anona Pak
"Such an amazing Mediterranean restaurant. Every dish is superb, fabulous and delicious. Suggestion would be to focus more on small plates because..."
Vipul Jotania
"Such a gem! Beautifully cooked Mediterranean food. Every dish was delicious with generous portions. The goat was amazing! Highly..."
Helen Joe
"Came here for dinner and sat in their cute little outdoor courtyard and enjoyed the last of the evening sun. We ordered a number of dishes to..."
Anna
"We enjoyed our meals and drinks outside on one of the large tables, while inside was busy and vibrant. The food was really tasty and loved the..."
ELƆN
"The food quality was excellent. Like most Mediterranean food they use a lot of olive oil, I ordered the lamb casserole which was delicious but..."
Lili Mann
"Went here to celebrate my birthday. What a delight! I cannot praise the staff enough for their attentiveness , they were just so caring, it felt like..."
Nupur Raut
Scullery
85/100 (475 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
hot chocolate
Halloumi
Flat White and Cappuccino
Sausage and Bacon
French Toast with Banana and Maple Syrup
Coconut Iced Coffee
Eggs Your Way W
Toasts
Cappuccino and Flat White
Bagels
Poached Eggs with Smashed Avocado
Latte
Eggs Benedict
Sit down
CafƩ
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stumbled on this place on a windy and cold day for some peppermint tea. Place was quiet and really nice atmosphere. Staff were friendly and..."
Sam Diprose
"Nice little cafe with friendly staff. Had a lot of people come in for the coffee so it must be a good spot. Tried the spicy beef mince for..."
Flippynz
"Monthly coffee team with office team, we headed to K road to found this great cafe.. i ordered black coffee and have some chocolate muffin for..."
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"Absolutely love this cafƩ, underrated in so many ways. Love their breakfast special of Eggs Benny with Salmon, the Halloumi/Avo bagel is so good as..."
Spencer's Reviews
"Great place for breakfast. Lovely coffee to start the day plus a big breakfast which comes in big portions and big on taste. Friendly staff and quick..."
Arvin Raymond Dsouza
"Walking past it looks bright so I had to come and try and I was looking forward to great hot choc drink and that was only warm and was not enough. I..."
Brad Vidovich
"Great food, lovely scones and cabinet food as well as great kitchen prepared food also . Good affordable options. Good looking and friendly..."
Georgie T
"I had late lunch at Scullery today.Good thing about this place is that they close at 6pm and they do all day breakfast. I love traditional..."
Jay
"Op shopping on K'Road always includes brunch inbetween šŸ˜‹. I was attracted to the dark wood accents outlining the entrance and the friendly smile..."
Monique Porteous
"Perfect little spot for an affordable and delicious breakfast. The coffee is good and food is always delivered to the table within a good time time..."
SJ
"Really good place to go coffee and meslTtwo of us Went this place for lunch. This cafe Look small cafe but looks good enough . We..."
HyeongKeun Chae
"For a cafe breakfast, brunch or lunch, Scullery will not be a great choice.Very predictable menu and decent coffee. this is a good typical..."
Max Freemynd
"Nice addition to K Rd, spacious cafe with baked goods from Scratch Bakers. Coffee is good but not amazing. Good range of choices on the menu as well...."
Sian
"Cool place at K Road with good options for breakfast, but nothing is really outstanding.The coffee is better than average, but my food was..."
Diogo Reck
"Perfect way to begin the day :-) Flat white coffees artfully presented and tasted good, followed by the perfect Egg benedict and french toast...."
Frans Pretorius
"Amazing soy lattes! I had a ham sandwich/burger (if you want to call it that) from here which was pretty average, the ham was tender but the bun was..."
Rojas
"So yummy what we had Tasty chicken saladDelicious sandwichYummy smoothie and hot chocolate Friendly staffOnly little thing..."
Nguyį»…n Hįŗ±ng
"A great little cafe with chic decor and a lovely bright interior. The staff were super friendly, funny and down to earth, loved their service here. I..."
Helena Chen
"When my boyfriend told me he'd found the best coffee in Auckland, I had to let him take me there. I have to say, it probably was the best coffee in..."
Anna Smith
"Loved it. The bacon toastie is incredible. Good value for a great bit of food on a wooden block with extra relish. Coffee strong...."
Paul Blomfield
"Robin Kim and I had a delicious breakfast this morning. We ordered a chicken and herb pie, scrambled eggs with bacon and a flat white. The flat white..."
Lucy Lim
"Delicious! My new favourite cafe, think I love it more than Chuffed on High St (and I love Chuffed). Came here for brunch and ordered the toastie...."
Victoria
"Trendy cafe, nice interior with wood and white & black furnishings. Can see this being our new local cafe.Came for brunch and coffees. Had..."
Ryan
"Best coffee I've had in this country, also ordered the savory scone and the Mrs grabbed the mushroom toastie...was yummy as bro šŸ˜Ž . And the staff..."
David
"I will never snub the humble toastie ever again!! This toastie made my day...combined with the elite service of our bearded waiter this experience..."
Annie Jean
"Normal looking hipster cafe, I thought it was going to be a normal lunch but this place has an exceptional level of service, the waiter was..."
Shannon T
"Walked past this place so many times and finally decided to try. The service was awesome, kudos to the guy with the beard that works there. Had the..."
Kris
"Quick coffee stop, nice strong coffee, cool sounds and a nice quiet spot to sit down in and have a quick read of the paper before getting back out..."
Vitale Eti
"My new favorite breakfast spot. We had the mushroom ragout on toast, wagyu mince on toast and topped it off with banana maple & peanut chocolate..."
Foodiesfeast
"Was looking for a place to have a breakie a bit more adventurous than your ol' bacon and eggs - ordering the spiced wagyu mince on toast and my gf..."
Don's Food Fiesta
"Am giving a 5 because I can't fault this place. We stopped by one morning just for a coffee and it was a very good coffee so we came back for..."
Muffin Mum
"Great cafe with a good vibe, friendly staff in a hip neighborhood of Auckland. The coffee is amazing (3 bean blend - we're coffee snobs from..."
Onlineconments2015
"I had only come with one friend so we only get to try 2 dishes on the brunch menu, which were the forest mushroom ragu and scrambled eggs with..."
Live To Eat
"This is my second time to this place. When we came here the first time, we were told that we had to wait for pork belly and salmon for an hour..."
Thefoodloverrr
"Been meaning to try this place for a long time now, and only finally got around to it yesterday. It's a small cute little place, ideal for a date as..."
Peifen Chua
"Scullery is hands down one of the best cafƩs I have visited. The food menu is extensive, without being overwhelming, and it is very excellently..."
Lucy Eats
"we came for brunch, both ordered the mushroom ragu and coffee's - amazing!. Fabulous food, great staff and a funky..."
Lydia Kerrigan
"Nice food , lovely coffee, friendly..."
David Abraham
"I tried this cafe with a friend today and we both loved it! Excellent food - I had the quinoa bircher and she had the warm chicken salad which were..."
Brittany McNeil
"I have been to Scullery multiple times before for coffee, which has always been excellent so I was eager to try true food. I started with a soy flat..."
Amy Webb
"At Scullery I have fulfilled a dream. It is the first cafe where I can officially and proudly call myself a regular- and I will unabashedly say that..."
Kristy Sorrell
"I was really excited to hear that the newest cafe on Kā€™ Rd, Scullery, has a philosophy to ā€˜minimise our environmental impact wherever possible..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Scullery is a modern cafƩ with a great ethos of minimising its waste, composting and recycling. The menu has some adventurous options for those..."
Yummy Auckland
"Lovely cafe on K Road serving classic breakfast dishes. Had eggs benedict one day and the egg and rice the next. Both were..."
Nikhil Vaswani
"Had the Avocado Smash, absolutely delicious. Made with high quality ingredients full of flavour...."
moses saunders
"Yes, I really enjoyed this one. Great coffee and the food showed attention to detail. Ordered the English breakfast and enjoyed it very..."
Geoff Hancock (Hanktastic)
"The BšŸ‘EšŸ‘SšŸ‘T cafe in Auckland ā˜•šŸ„‘šŸ³ Yeah I said it! The coffee is outstanding, the food is next level - perfectly poached luscious eggs..."
Syd Eats
"Little cute cafƩ, might not look as trendy as other places but food and coffee will not disappoint you at all. EPIC full english breakfast and..."
Ana Lopez Sanchez
"Scullery has the most amazing eggs benedict!! Food is always delicious and they give you a huge amount so you won't go hungry. The bagels and..."
Naiara Recio
"Lovely restaurant with a very enthusiastic server. Walked in on a busy Saturday afternoon, what i wanted wasnt available but that was fine cause the..."
Shane Kennedy
"So yummy!! Staff is really nice, ambience is on point - itā€™s a place you could come for brunch/coffee on your own and stay to work on stuff or to..."
Joanna Rose
"Excellent veggie breakfast, large enough to share. Great juices and coffee. Lovely team working..."
Shirley De Schipper
"Cutest little cafe, a haven amongst a busy street. The service was fantastic and coffees to die for. Love the decorations and the pastries and small..."
Danika Darby
Gemmayze St
84/100 (1252 ratings)
Restaurants
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Knefe
Lamb Shoulder
Labneh
Lamb
Kibbeh Nayeh
Fish
Babaganouj
Chicken dishes
Beef
Falafel
Cocktails
Hummus
Grilled chicken
Lamb Tortellini
Pide
Halloumi
chicken shish
Green Asparagus
Roasted Carrot
Cucumber
Lebanese Black Coffee with Cardamom
Hummus
Pumpkin
Falafel
Roasted Cauliflower
Octopus
Market Fish
Lebanese Coffee
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I've been here about 4 times now and every single time, the food and service has been faultless. Thursday night is a busy night for this place but..."
Amindha Fernando
"One of the best restaurants in Auckland ā¤ļø Delicious Middle Eastern food, great vibes and lovely service. Love sharing a good meal with friends...."
Ana Vila
"I have been in this restaurant three times and all the dishes were 100! The best food I ever had in my life. From the Flavor bomb Falafels, to..."
Ingrid Silapan
"Ate here last night and the food was bomb. Started off with some amazing cocktails. Hummus is out of this world. Also the lamb dish was so so good...."
Forrest Brownlie
"Iā€™m not usually one to write reviews but WOW this restaurant is hands down the best Iā€™ve been to! Food was divine - cannot emphasis that enough -..."
Lauren Hewitt
"Great food and service. HOWEVER if you are seated in arcade(most seating) it is loud. I knew this before going. Not a quiet place. Mostly share..."
B Kim
"Amazing food. Loved the grilled chicken with rice, lamb tortellini and fish tartare. These 3 dishes were to die..."
Rebecca L
"Amazing vibe and the flavours are good but portions are small (1 hummus is good for 2) and the fact you have to pay per piece of bread is a bit ridic..."
Victoria Zhu
"Hands down the best Lebanese food in Auckland. Don't bother going anywhere worse, just come..."
Peter Edmonds
"What a fantastic restaurant! The food was excellent, by far one of the best menus Iā€˜ve ever tasted. We had the Jeeb 3 course menu for 70 $ p.p. and..."
Deborah Ruetsch
"Fabulous food. Probably the best Lebanese in Auckland. Nice location in St Kevin's Arcade in K Rd. Quite noisy if there's a band playing..."
David Lord
"Third visit to Gemmayze and it never fails to delight the senses. We chose to do a fixed cost per menu on the night to allow our group to try a..."
Andrew Kinney
"I've been here for dinner years ago but this occasion was the first time I tried the Jeeb menu ($65.00 per head). The dishes on offer were fantastic..."
Rachel Spencer
"The food is superb! Beautifully seasoned, authentically made and well matched with drinks. St Kevinā€™s Arcade atmosphere is really good, and nice..."
Ran W
"Tucked into the lovely bustling St Kevin's Archade, Thursday was super busy. Gorgeous menu, loads for vegetarians/vegans. We tried half a dozen..."
Nik Krause
"Lovely food with a great atmosphere! Would recommend if your in..."
Richard Griffiths
"Treated ourselves in the middle of a nasty old winter's day in Auckland and man alive - was it worth it!! Yes, Yes, YES!! Food was authentic with a..."
Veena Soma-Barron
"Best food we've had in NZ so far. The lamb was tender and my wife loved the vegan dishes. We also had the homemade sodas and Arabic coffee. Very nice..."
David Edelstein
"Amazing experience. It was a very different experience for me, food tastes different from everything I tried before. Staff is really amazing and..."
Caroline Toledo
Orphans Kitchen
82/100 (1293 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
International
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Coconut Yogurt
Toasts
Bluff Oyster Shallot and Chardonnay Granita
Cashew Milk Flat White
Lamb
Cold Smoked Moonfish Kiwifruit Kawakawa and Habanero
Fish
Cold Smoked Fish Pickled Egg and Chive
Pork
Beef
Wagyu Brisket
Cappuccino
Cheese Scroll
Bolognese on Sourdough
Truffle Mac and Cheese Toastie
Orphans Sourdough and Burnt Butter
Chai Latte
Salad
Silverbeet & Spinach
Oyster
Smoked Fish & Pickled Eggs
Beef and Red Cabbage
Double Cheese Bacon
Daily Bread Sourdough Burnt Butter
Crumpets
Halloumi
Charred Cabbage
Sit down
International
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Loved it here. Big fan of the interior and overall atmosphere. Great food and coffee also. Very friendly..."
Sharon
"A unique and awesome addition to ponsonbyā€™s food scene! Love all their quirky toast dishes. The coffee is also great. A bit more on the adventurous..."
Bella Qian
"I have visited this place several times and tried most of the dishes. The flavours were always incredibly balanced and the ingredients were so..."
Ginolatte
"Small intimate space. Have come for coffee I. The morning and dinner. Both times have been fantastic. All I have to show for my experience was this..."
Chan Can Eat
"One of my favourite cafes, whips up mean fusion kiwi foodšŸ˜šŸ˜ Featured: kumāra tortilla two ways, one with fish of the day and the other topped..."
Anchal Naik
"Had the bolognese which was flavoursome and delicious and reasonably priced so rating is based on that but overall I think the menu is a bit..."
Lizzie
"closer to 4came here with a group of friends, the place was fully packed and the decor nicetaste and presentation were to be expected..."
Deadwin
"Was around at Ponsonby, decided to give this place a try as I have seen the high quality reviews. We went as a group and I ordered the kumara..."
Wilson Shum
"The menu items here look familiar but does have a bit of the twist. This includes the ceviche with melon and the fish with grapes. I also tried the..."
Benedict Uy
"Had my first Southland Cheese roll ever here ā€“ came in for a quick breakfast and wake-up coffee before work. It was so cheesey but strangely it..."
G1k
"You got to try their own hazelnut milk as an alternative to soy.Delicious.Staff are courteous and the breakfast food beautifully presented and..."
Huia O'Sullivan
"What a haven! After being put off Ponsonby cafes after a truly awful experience at Dizengoff (I.e completely ignored, while regulars were fawned..."
Louise Ngaei
"We went with a large group to Orphans Kitchen and had such a wonderful night. The food was absolutely stunning especially the octopus and the monk..."
Hannah Poole
"Orphanā€™s Kitchen is all about the philosophy that fresh and local is best, and less is more. It is, in the words of the restaurant, ā€œabout..."
The City Lane
"Simple, unique and cultural are three words I would use to describe my favourite little local, Orphans Kitchen.Ā From the interior, to what..."
Georgia Baker
"Step into the wooden wonderland that is Orphans Kitchen and take a seat. First things first, I would say you do have to open your mind for the menu..."
Monique Porteous
"Under rated cafe and casual atmosphere. The food was absolutely superb!!! We had the mutton, pappa and fish of the day, plus some starters. The..."
Taimor H
"Stopped in for a few snacks on a weeknight. Our waiter was helpful and accommodating, food was great, drinks were great. Best butter I've ever..."
Mysticmojito
"Best hot chocolate ever. Delish .. Busy , staff quick to sit us down and prompt service. Cosy as small but nice atmosphere and menu was delightfully..."
Pamela Hutchinson
"Went here last weekend with a couple of friends and we chose the 'Feasting Menu' - and what a great idea that was.Ā  Every course was delicious with..."
Bridgee
"Service 5 Food 4.5 Deco 5We were there for brunch on Thursday afternoon. Is not crowded. Got a four seated seat next to the long bench. Loves..."
Lisa Wong Lee Wen
"Food was out standing. Good sized portion. Decor very modern and simple. Barista extremely helpful and lovely. Waitress not up to scratch and brought..."
Eve Lewis
"I heard quite a lot of raves about this place, and finally got to try it a couple of weeks ago. The place was quite small with rustic decor, which is..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"The origin of the name, Orphan's Kitchen, came from one of many delicious gatherings hosted by the founders, who along with some of their friends,..."
Husk Creative
"Orphans Kitchen is probably one of the best places to see how different, fresh and delicious NZ ingredients are. Tom Hishon, the chef and co-owner of..."
Diogo Reck
"Thought we would try out a previously recommended cafe for breakfast.Quick and friendly greeting as we ordered coffees and browsed the..."
Magpie
"Food is interesting - they definitely experiment with flavours however it is a bit of a hit and miss - thankfully mostly hits. Portions were good..."
Elle
"Creative, fresh and tasty food. Homey feel with a relaxed vibe and good service. Good value for money too. We will definitely be back. Highly..."
Michael Rossing
"Great buzzing atmosphere for a Sunday morning. Good food and great coffee. Simple menu so easy to make a decision.. No complaints here!..."
Panini T
"I'll get my gripes out of the way first because, let's be honest, everyone likes a bit of drama. Ā There are 2 of them:A) I wasn't given..."
Kieran
"The Mrs had been here and finally I got to taste OK for myself.Ā  We had the tasting menu and I enjoyed the refreshing innovative yet totally..."
Gus
"Went there for dinner on Tuesday night. We had a dinner tasting menu which was a really journey of different flavours. It was a bit strange but cool..."
Katerina Berlova
"Had breakfast here on a busy morning. The service was really nice. Ordered the mashed kumara with wagyu brisket. The combination of flavours were..."
Jamez Hill III
"Warning FOODIES only. Like the judges in "master chef" would say " the only bad thing I can say about this dish is that there isn't enough!" A very..."
Ethan Liaw
"Have been here for 1 dinner, 2 brunches & 1 breakfast- Consistently good. Friendly, welcoming service & an innovative but accessible menu. Deserves..."
Sian
"I've been here three times now, twice for brunch and once for dinner.Definitely one of the best options in Ponsonby for innovative food,..."
Michael
"Only ever been here for dinner, and if you like innovative, well presented, and a hipster type ambience, this is a place to go. We loved our service,..."
ShoRt
"One of the highlight dining spot on Ponsonby street ā¤ļø love the high chairs and the wooden tables as well as the neutral tone of the whole place,..."
Linh šŸ’›
"Been told to come here for while now so we decided to try it for breaky, smashed avo, mint, duck egg, goat cheese on rye bread - bloody interesting..."
Alwayseating
"These crumpets!!! Oh my god they're the best. The rest of the menu looks incredible too but I've never been willing to go past the crumpets so may..."
Dxzx
"Went here for breakfast on a sunny Sunday. Place was very busy but we managed to get a table outside. We ordered our drinks and food. Some of the..."
Hannah Gear
"Orphan's Kitchen was spectacular - I had the fish with corn and zucchini and it was outstanding. Best fish I've ever had at a restaurant, I think...."
Petra Pearce
"A cute, tiny place on Ponsonby Rd that is not the easiest to find if you don't know it but well worth the visit. Small menu and sharing plates are..."
Zoe Bowker
"Orphan's is a firm favourite for all three meals a day. The produce is fresh and the food changes seasonally. They make their own crumpets and have..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"Perfect meal! Loved every dish & it was all vegan (by request). It was great to be catered for without feeling like I had caused hassle. Lovely..."
Rona Dalgleish
"Went for Breakfast and loved it! I had smashed avo on rye bread and the husband had slow poached eggs with anchovies and lemon. The dishes sound so..."
Joan Edwards
"Had lunch with few friends today. I tried the sardine and loved it. Coffee was great. However i didnt like the ginger beer, as it was way too sweet..."
Las Akurugoda
"Alot of interesting concoction of layers and flavours on every dish. and the FOH are rather knowledgeable of the chefs work, so when the dish..."
Noel
"A very cosy, rustic, casual dining place with AWESOME food.... We popped in here early for dinner as I knew you couldn't book and it hadn't filled up..."
Donna&Shane
"This is my number 1 place for beautiful and creative food. Top quality and at a reasonable price. Always great value. Made for easy sharing...."
Travels4Food
"After reading awesome reviews on this place, we decided to give it a whirl this Saturday morning. All I can say is YUM!!!! The crumpets were..."
B D H
"I was kinda skeptical about this place cause I thought it was just another one of metro's trending cafes that comes off a bit pretentious. But after..."
Gemma
"Came here in wet Sunday morning. Not busy.Great coffee, great service and the wagyu brisket with kumara mash while not a normal breakfast choice..."
Stephen Potter
"Orphan's Kitchen is an absolute must!Came here with friends for a birthday and left having had one of the best culinary experiences I have..."
Captain Underpants
"I'd heard so much about Orphan's Kitchen, but mainly its dinner menu...but thought I'd give it a whirl for brunch. We had the homemade..."
Paul Evans
"Went to this wonderful little restaurant for lunch. Weren't any seats indoors so we were led out to the back, where we had the area to ourselves -..."
Hannah
"Perfect! Great food, great service, amazing ambience, and I love the story behind the name. I once was an orphan in London, can totally relate! Don't..."
Chch Chick
"Have been several times over the past year. Service was amazing, as was the atmosphere. I'm not a fan of the no booking thing but unfortunately..."
Maia Churichkova
"We had a really nice feasting menu. The waitress was very friendly and patient to us. Also she took our request to swap one of the dishes for..."
Poricasol
"Orphans Kitchen is a one of a kind dining experience and you need to see what the fuss is all about. It has a rustic dƩcor and the atmosphere is..."
Jess Pendergrast
"Booked the big table here upstairs awhile back, had a group of 20 or so and was a fantastic night. Josh, Tom and the team do a great job here and the..."
Karl Thomson
"Okay I admit it - any restaurant that has such dedication to whatever's fresh in the market that morning and prints a new menu everyday wins a 4.0 or..."
Gentlepig
"We had the feasting menu, I think calling it a feast is a bit of a stretch. Food was really nice with great flavours and presentation however the..."
Emma-Jane Bates
"Can be hard to get a table due to popularity, BUT, so so so worth the wait. Cool and eccentric menu with dishes including milk fed lamb, jersey..."
Georgia Dobbs
"Our first visit there, we were lucky to get a table. The interior of the cafe was nice and warm.We had breakfast ramen, mushroom and..."
Cindy Ong
"I had a breakfast on last Friday .Brunch menu is different and interesting not the standard Break Fast menu and menu is limited and good choice for..."
Subhashini Sathanantham
"If you've flicked through Kinfolk and know anything about ponsonby you'll see this as an amalgam. Pale pastel walls, wooden, slightly rumpty, a sense..."
Duncan Galletly
"Enjoyed a lovely brunch on Saturday at this cool place. The food was amazing!!! We had the homemade crumpets and mushroom broth with brioche, what a..."
Kwan-Lyn
"Amazing food! Amazing waiters. The food took a long time and they compensated with complementary treats. I loved their drinks and the interior..."
Carla Paloma
"One of my fav places ever the food is so delicious and the atmosphere is such a good vibe love the food ??? have been here twice in the last month..."
Phoenix Brown
"There's been a hype about this place and it lived it up. We were first served with butter and bread and the butter had some ash in it. It was nice...."
Bettina Tran
"Ticking this off my 2014 Dining Wishlist, my friend and I finally made our way to Ponsonby for dinner at Orphanā€™s Kitchen. Claiming to be ā€˜the..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Great service, simple meals done well. Recommend the skirt steak! Not just any old steak, it's actually to die for. Complimentary burnt butter is..."
Zelda
"I finally made it to Orphans Kitchen after seeing all the hype online. Being a chef its difficult to eat out when you work the same hours that most..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"Busy Friday night. Very pleasant service. Beautifully prepared food. Thanks to the wait staff that helped us relocate (with our food) from upstairs..."
Blythe Biel
"Best food I have had in a while and I can't fault the place. The service was absolutely perfect. Menu was creative and there is something for..."
Clare
"Was here for an early dinner on a Thursday night recently. Thoroughly impressed by the friendly and professional front of house, and the food was..."
Wolfie W
"I love this place. I think these guys will go far. I have been a couple of times and walked out of there really satisfied. It's definitely food with..."
Nick Hutchinson
"My partner and I dined at Orphan's Kitchen on a Wednesday night and we were greeted by friendly and helpful staff who sat us immediately. We decided..."
Carol
"A group of eight friends visited Orphans Kitchen, shortly after it opened in early August. We sat upstairs, where we had an elongated 20-seat table..."
Merv Lowe
"Orphan's Kitchen has been on my wishlist for the longest time and, boy, was it worth the wait. As with most new establishments there is a walk-policy..."
EatsByZee
"Flavours that and food tastes and combinations that sent me some where I have never been . FeelI had been an orphan..."
Trish Newdick
"Love this place. Excellent food, beautiful interior, friendly and attentive staff, and casual atmosphere.We thought the house-smoked salmon..."
Nom Nom Panda
"This place is my favourite restaurant in Auckland at the moment, the food is incredible. Hip young staff and clientĆØle, simple fit out,..."
Brett Hancock
"This cafe provided the perfect morning atmosphere I was looking for in Ponsonby. It exuded coziness, warmth, and the delightful aroma of freshly..."
Michael Kang
"Loved it! They have a spin on bagels and loxs that does not disappoint. My wife got the brisket taco. But my favorite dish was the crumpet with the..."
Clay Huston
"Orphans Kitchen never disappoints. Definitely not your standard brunch/lunch menu there is something for everyone, fresh ingredients, generous..."
Mary Binney
"THE BEST kumara fries with the kawakawa mayonnaise! Very crunchy and flavorful. The burnt butter with the daily bread sourdough was basically just..."
apas
"Came in for the 10$ Tuesday crumpet special and was not diss appointed that is more like a 20$ experience and with unlimited refills on the filter..."
Sterling Arnet
"Food was delicious and coffee really good. We had the venison bolognese with a poached egg and the cured trout/salmon on..."
S H
"Great to finally check out Orphans a kitchen for the Baby G pop up. Without question the best burger Iā€™ve ever had, the buttermilk chicken tenders..."
James Ashwin
"The dishes with that mixed of flavors, was something completely new for me. The size of potion was enough as well. Everyone of us in the group..."
Daniel Goertz
"We enjoyed a late lunch, i tried the crumpet and it was light, fluffy and delicious. I also had the poached eggs on sourdough with lemon and it was..."
Julie Bukutu
"We were lucky to be in Auckland on the first Tuesday of the month when Orphans Kitchen does an open test kitchen to workshop new dish ideas. The 4..."
Michelle T
"It's a really *interesting*, *trendy*, *ethical* night out... that doesn't *quite* deliver on the flavours as consistently as it could. Their..."
Andrew Johnson (AJ)
"The menu items here look familiar but does have a bit of the twist. This includes the ceviche with melon and the fish with grapes. I also tried the..."
Benedict Uy
"Just had dinner here, we were on our way to another place and stumbled across the menu on the outside table. So happy we came inside- what a meal, we..."
Orla O'Neill
"I seriously do not think you can go wrong here. These guys manage to put stuff together that makes you wanna try it just to see if they nail it...."
Nuno GanhĆ£o HermitĆ©rio
"Very interesting and unique food, very creative but still very tasty. Friendly staff and they have their own rooftop beehive for their source of..."
Jae Park
"Orphan's is a Ponsonby classic serving great coffee and a menu of classics with a twist. Their famous crumpets are unmissable. It's a small space..."
Kezia Lynch
"Food and coffee are do Tasty, worth trying for..."
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