Best Restaurants in Auckland Central

2997 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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Sal's Authentic New York Pizza
Sal's Authentic New York Pizza
70/100 (511 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Extra Cheese Pepperoni
Pepparon and Sausage Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
mozzarella sticks
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza
Garlic Knots
Veggie slice
Pizza
"Best pizza place ever! Always so fresh. My go to! amazing service also..."
Dyllan Fasen
"Their New York style pizza is always great, straight out of the oven! I didn't try too many options of the pizzas, but the ones I've tried were spot..."
Cristina Costache
"Staff have always been friendly and helpful. Awesome Sals pizza and sides as..."
Erica Vermaak
"Always excellent pizza, service and..."
Jakob Boardman-leech
"Got put off by Sal's as I had an experience at a different location where the base was burnt, but this was definitely a redemption. Was worried for..."
Stana Low
"My wife and I went there on last Sunday evening. This was our first time in Sal's. I believe they serve the real pizza, very nice and tasty, real..."
Kev Moayedi
"The pizzas are very nice. Service is a lucky..."
S Jin
"Sal's is terrific to visit if you want to get away to a low-key, super chilled out and extremely delicious pizza place. Eating in is better as the..."
Thalia Wilson Campbell
"It was a good timing, no customers, just us. Great service and delicious pizza..."
Sergio K
"I was born in New York City and have lived there for 35 years. There is no other pizza in New Zealand, probably on this side of the world, that comes..."
Daniel Douglas
"Sal's pizza is just the best pizza place around. Friendly staff, delicious pizza and mozzarella sticks! Make sure to 'chuck' some oregano on..."
Scraxer
Khu Khu Cbd
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Asian
Thai
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Seating
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Lone Star Botany
Lone Star Botany
70/100 (1518 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
European
American
Steakhouse
European
Bar
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Milky Bar
Ribs
High Steaks Sandwich
Dixie Chicken
Redneck Ribs
Lamb
Stir Crazy Sirloin
Midnight Nachos
Fish
bb King Ribs
Pork
Baked Artisan Garlic Loaf
Mojito
Burger
The Lone Star Ranch Salad
Chicken Burger
Blue Pacific-Fish 'N Chips
Spare ribs
Longhorn Cheesecake
pork ribs
Lamb Shanks
Beef
Prawn Starter
Lamb Neck
Salad
Calamari
Burrito
Sit down
European
Bar
American
Steakhouse
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Good for a family night out Botany's Lone Star is local and fits the bill nicely. Steaks, nachos, pork and burritos came out in an acceptable time..."
Roger “Lazardo66” Kimiangatau
"My favorite restaurant in New Zealand! Steaks perfectly cooked and delicious. Garlic butter is perfect! They could open a unit in..."
TamaraGalina
"The family and I called in to Lone Star Restaurant at Botany Downs today and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The food was of excellent..."
Rhys Attwood
"Delicious food! Great service too and was very attentive, despite us coming at a late hour. Would highly recommend the fish - ‘Rock the Boat’,..."
mel
"I have been here a handful of times; mainly special occasions like birthdays etc. I really like how the staff would try to make it super special by..."
Diane Cheyanne
"Pretty quick service! Appreciated the buttons on the table which was easier than waving down workers. The garlic bread definitely left something to..."
Jina Hong
"Had a wonderful time here last night, friendly staff, efficient and polite, very nice meal, we all had the venison which was delicious, all for a..."
Marilyn Comber
"Probably one of the best meals we have had in East Auckland for a long time. My prawns were the best ever and my wife had a great fish main, well..."
Roger Glynan
"I went to this places with my friends and we just loved it. The service was amazing. We ordered lamb and the taste was way better than any other..."
People n Nature
"The food is just so delicious here! Each serving are big to fit for two. I just loved the lamb and mashed potatoes here. Would love to visit again..."
Shalini Singh
"Came here to catch up with a friend over dinner and was already captivated by the interior design and also the cleanliness of the restaurant..."
Viti Tuwere
"Yummy food didn’t have time to take a “pretty” photo haha but loved it so..."
Hera Naitoko
"Thanks team for your urgent great services. We appreciate your business..."
Meldian Pupula
"Great music, great vibe. Clean, fast and professional staff. The menu is well balanced and very fun. Great view over the botany shopping area. Halal..."
Brad Clark
Chargrill Kebab & Burger
Chargrill Kebab & Burger
70/100 (683 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Mix Kebab
Chicken Delight
Sheesha
Vegetarian Pizza with Extra Mushrooms
Lamb and Chicken Mixed Salad
Chicken Cranberry Burger Beef V8 Burger and Wedges
Espresso
Vage Pizza
Garlic bread
Burger with a Side of Fries and a Coke
Chicken on rice
Lamb Koobideh
Beef burger
Middle Eastern
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"Amazing service, quality, flavour and ingredients were top notch. Biggest burgers in town and value for money is the winner here. We gone twice now..."
Eddie Goddard
"Awesome meal, spoiled for choice and we'll priced to..."
Pete Berge
"The food was very tasty, good value for money and the service was..."
Robyn Saint Laurent
"Great value for..."
Vanessa Nelson
"delicious! massive burgers! reasonably priced. went to the customs st..."
Chervonne Donald
"This place has a secret of serving tasty cuisine been there many times. Yesterday was there with friends we had burgers pizzas and I had the..."
Tastytips
"I can see there's a lot of negative reviews about this place but to be honest in all the years that I've been going here I've never had a bad..."
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"4.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 5/5 Customer ServiceBest Hangover food after Heavy Drinking.This amazing..."
곰정안
"Been here many times and i just love dr pizzas. Soft and thin crust this pizza is a delight. Fries are so good and yummy. Loved their place and..."
Sreejith V Pawar
"We went there for dinner around 2am. Ordered lamb shank, it was quite the size wasn’t expecting. But, It was delicious and staffs are super..."
Kratos
"Servings are pretty good. Beef with rice fills me up all the time! The yoghurt on top is so good. Tried the margarita pizza which was really good as..."
AngryWhenHungry
"The pizzas here are quite good. I love the cheese they use. The ambience is quite average but they are open late. Approx cost for two with just food..."
Jacob Elanjickal
"Had a classic burger here for $9.90. The service was quick for a busy weekend night. The burger was big like the size of a dinner plate but the meet..."
Bobby Anderson
"Food was good. Staffs was friendly. I love coming here. The prices fit with the qualities. I will come back and try more in my lunch time...."
Phoebe Vu
"The one best thing about this place is its 24/7. It's open all the time so it's makes it easier to get some quick bite during the late night hours. ..."
Zohara
"Amazing food and fast service!!Open 24/7 and staff are real friendly.Large menu and all day breakfast are all to their benefit always happy..."
James Irving
"This place is my 1st pick in town. The place is Opened 24/7, Wood fired pizzas and big ham burgers are recommended. Also try the best seesh kebabs..."
Atinderpal Singh
"The food and drinks are indeed really cheap and the portions are big. Food quality is decent. There are like 4 tables outside for smoking also. Nice..."
Jasmine
"Delicious burgers and kumara chips. Quick service 😊The vege burger is really nice if you're a vegetarian I highly recommend it. The pizzas..."
That Guy
"My all time fave is their Lucia pizza, and their spicy sauce (not the sweet chilli sauce, or the flakey spicy stuff, but the thick red spicy sauce..."
G1k
"Great food and customer service... their wood fired pizzas r best in town as well as huge burgers, rice dishes and salads and kebabs are..."
Atinder Kharoud
"Been to this place for the first time on good Friday. Staff is really good and helpful. Ordered vege burger and pizza with hookha. Good food and..."
YumYum
"The go to for late night cravings. Assorted menu from brunches, middle eastern, European and desserts too. They do good wood fired pizzas. And would..."
Ann R
"I was passing this place many times and finally had a time to have some lunch here. Inside it looks pretty average with wooden tables and chairs,..."
Alina Mansuevna
"If you like some good burgers and kebabs, this is the place to be.The kebabs are chunky and nice, the quality of the taste has remained the same over..."
Arvin Raymond Dsouza
"I went there at noon. But I've been advised to go there at night. Because the main chef who cooks with love shows up at night. But still, I really..."
Lily
"Best burgers and chips. Also pizza, the last time I was there in March earlier this year for a birthday. And the staff provide the greatest service..."
Tavita Milford
"Amazing place, friendly staff atmosphere is also brilliant, Last but not least the shisha is phenomenal...."
Mila
"This place is open 24*7, serves amazing pizzas & shishas, is opposite the sky tower and has dedicated parking slots available.What else do..."
Aabhas Dole
"Stopped by for dinner and ordered a steak burger, wedges, a small bottle of coke and my friend had a small bottle of spirulina.  I was surprised at..."
Manic Diner
"I like the place as we visit here often for late night eats and coffee. It also serves Shisha. I have seen awesome food and I liked the salads and..."
Rutuja Bhagwat
"This place is open 24/7 which is an added advantage ! Pizzas are my personal favorite. The options for a 24/7 theme restaurant is wide. Will..."
Sriram Annayan
"Love the fact that this place is open 24 / 7 and it's so close to me. I find the pizza a little oily but the chicken and rice and burgers are great...."
Amanda B
"Chargrill is usually my go-to late night eatery. After all, it's open 24/7.They have a large selection of dishes from chicken salads to..."
Danny
"Was surprised at how tasty my chargrill chicken salad was :-) Lots of sauce, some avo, some hummus, it all blended together for one fine lunch for..."
Frank
"Good quick service, asked the girl for ketchup..then..chilli sauce..then some more tissues..then water....and every time she served me with a..."
I Am Hungry
"I love their chicken on rice with the salad, & sauces. I love their hummus too & rice is always cooked perfectly. Wedges are average. Not really a..."
Tracey Florence Su'a
"Really great kebabs and burgers at a decent price. Serving size of the burgers is generous and the meat used is of a much higher quality than regular..."
Shivvy D. Anir
"Best place for midnight cravings! Chargrill never fails me. The chicken kebabs and chicken on rice are delicious and always consistent. Not much of..."
Chin And Prony Powichitkul
"Mega Burgers and great Kebabs. Best part is they are open 24 hours and hence if you are craving for some good food late night this place will..."
Joseph M Joy
"Been here heaps of times with my family and we just love it. Sitting outside eating beautiful authentic pizzas watching the busy city rush by. Also..."
Ashleigh Marie Beeby
"Best pizza and Persian kebab they have.i always enjoy their food.i must say they never disappointed me.Best thing on this place is..."
Farshid Hakimi
"I've come here a few times for breakfast and lunch food is always pretty good.I must say that their big breakfast is one of the best if not..."
CBD Worker
"Been here almost 5 years, happy with your pizza, they are just wonderful. I remember the old day always been there after 2am. The food is good, pizza..."
Ben Vo
"I love coming here after a late night out. They are always open somehow! not sure if they are 24hrs.However, their pizzas are a bit too..."
Tony Ma
"Yummiest kebab place in town :D Although I'm biased (owner's daughter), I disagree with a lot of the negative comments on here. The owner of..."
Ellen Darvish
"Tasty and good value for money.I really love this place and go there every time I am in the city (I live on Waiheke Island). The..."
Fred Towns
"Was visiting Auckland over the weekend :) and come a gross Char grill wow!!!! Great food, wonderful service. staff are the best. I recommend to all..."
Ashley Foster
"I never lose when I go here. I'm all about the big breakfast... Straight hangover killer. Pizza are all goods, and I'm feelin the kebabs.... Ok so..."
Intrees Live
"I've seen all of the bad reviews and I honestly have to disagree with all of them!! I <3 Chargrill. Their Lucia pizzas are to die for, and their..."
Bianca Howett
"pretty good. have eaten there several times. fries are a must order. burgers are colossal and well spiced, but don't really like the bun. too dry. ..."
Greyson
"Definitely value for money!! massive burgers, delicious, and fries were good too. service was good and quick! would go..."
Amy A
"easily the best kebab or burger place I have been to in New Zealand. The burgers are just perfect every single time and the kebabs are superb, the..."
Ryan Judd
"Chargrill is awesome, Fabulous fresh food, the Kebabs are great and not like some other kebab shops the meatis genuine meat and great staff. 10/10...."
Mark
"Awesome inner city 24 hour middle eastern restaurant. Very close to sky city. I had a vegetarian pizza which was made in the wood fired oven. Very..."
Ian Sadler
"Persians making food. BOOM!!!! There goes my diet! If they would have upgraded the seating area this would have been 5 stars. Excellent food. -Tea..."
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"Takeaway a classic burger ($13.5) which is yummy. This restaurant offers a generous portion of..."
Laurence Ho (Bluegray)
"Open till late which is perfect. Ordered a wood fired pizza, the mega meat lovers and it was delicious. The base was thin and cooked to perfection..."
Anniruth Kannan
"If you don’t mind the ambience and loud reggae music or even sometimes staff taking their own sweet time to take your order - For just takeaways..."
Hasan Khan
"Had shisha with friends. Cool place. Great outdoor..."
Harman Kotra
"Buggers are huge and yummy. Get the mixed salad which is awesome. Yet to try the..."
bradley claremont
"Always an excellent meal and it doesn't matter if it's 12pm or..."
Caleb Watson
"Good. If you want real skewer kebabs (not the Turkish To Go wrap things that are called kebabs in NZ) this is a good place for the skewers. It has..."
Andrew Malkhasian
"Had the Seafood Basket and Fish & Chips. So tasty and generous portion. Loved it, and would definitely go there again to try out some of the other..."
Eremasi Rova
"I stayed at a hotel nearby an nearly every night I have come here for dinner for kebabs. Prices are fair but the food is great. Don't take uber eats..."
Steven Van Eyk
Frida Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar
Frida Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar
70/100 (1037 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Flan Napolitano
Burrito
Cochinita
Tortillas
Mexican Quesadilla
Fajitas
Ceviche
Nachos
Nachos
Buffalo Wings
Ceviche
Fajitas
Fish
Burrito
Pork
Beef
Taco Salad Fajita
Sangria
Strawberry Basil
Chicken Fajita
Beergrita
Chilaquiles
Chicken Quesadilla
Wings
Margherita
Fries
corona
Tapas
Tequila Sunrise
Tacos
Guacamole and Chips
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Accepts Visa
Full Bar
Accepts American Express
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love their happy hour drinks! The half salt half chilli rim is super creative and hits the spot. Loved the food too, I need the recipe for their..."
Bella Qian
"Amazing staff members. Waiter Martin is the best we enjoyed so much with his service...."
FoodiesTable
"really great restaurant!! had a booking at portofino but was late and couldn’t go & frida was right next door so we came here and it was amazing...."
Adam Banoori
"To start we shared nachos and guacamole between four of us. I had the bean burrito as a main which was fantastic - full of flavour and the sauce was..."
June Robinson
"Very tasty enchiladas, and the dessert of pana cota was also very good. Attentive and friendly staff. Good quality food at a reasonable..."
Scott MacArthur
"Been here few times and always happy with the food and drinks i received and the customer service was good! Recommend to check this place out! Very..."
Zac
"Came here for a work dinner with my team, about 12 of us in all. It was a last minute booking as both Mexico and Mexican Cafe were booked out. The..."
Braden Hunt
"Have dined here twice now. Beautiful food. Great service. Fantastic ambiance. I couldn't fault the place except the meals could have been slightly..."
Madeleine Hopkins
"Wonderful service, good guacamole, nice atmosphere, such a good location. Went there on a Friday about 830pm, seemed emptier than expected at that..."
Charmaine
"Great food. EXCELLENT Authentic Mexico. But the aniseed with chicken would be better with adobo. Super yummy. We'll be back!! Thanks Angie you're the..."
Tim West
"Frida is a great place to go to sit and enjoy the view across the viaduct. Their guacamole is to die for, I could eat it all! The service..."
Annie Wilson
"If you like an authentic scene to go with your meal, be sure to visit this place. The art work is so beautiful. Not to mention their sombrero's which..."
T.B.F
"The food is good and the interior of the place is excellent. Those sombreros in different colours hanging on the chairs were beautiful, and you can..."
Rhea Kirstienne Chang
"Fave spot 💕💕 amazing food, service and atmosphere! Even my daughter who is extremely fussy devoured the pulled pork and beans! We will most..."
Naydene Kett-Marshall
"Went for dinner last night (date night) with wife. This place is Just amazing, I cant stop complimenting the Mexican flavors. We ordered prawns as..."
Al Kumar
"I had the chicken tostada for a quick take away. You got quite a big serving and a lot of chicken which was good for the price of $14, however the..."
Taryn Kitchen
"Have been here twice now and loved it both times. My partner had the vege sizzling platter which comes with some of the most amazing soft breads, and..."
Jarrod RF Biddulph
"A friend and myself dined here last week for restaurant month, three courses for $40. For our entrees we shared the Aztec Soup and the Guacamole..."
Hannah Gear
"This place is really really good! I'm very unsure why there is these bad reviews? The food is the best Mexican! Definitely on pa with Mexico. Id say..."
Annie Scott
"I've been in Frida a couple of times and I can say that is a very nice place to have some delicious margaritas. My favourite is the elote which is a..."
Nfp
"Friendly service and great atmosphere, but unfortunately the menu we saw online did not match the menu offered on the night we went (eg the menu..."
Deemeredith
"It's all good here. Would have scored slightly higher if it were better priced but, hey, it is the viaduct right. Good food. Do try it...."
Sandip Ranchhod
"beautiful atmosphere, tasty Mexican food, I mean REAL MEXICAN FOOD, REAL MEXICAN FLAVOURS, a must if you are looking for, traditional and fresh..."
Angelica Sosa
"Was a pretty enjoyable night. The atmosphere is exciting and the staff are friendly. Awesome, traditional sombreros for everyone to wear and groovy..."
Phee Nicks
"Ate here for date night- loved it!!! I ordered stake fajitas, husband ordered enchilada suizas and both were amazing. Tomatillo sauce was nice and..."
Nat
"Went here for dinner and had such a great experience! The waiter was so lovely and and accommodating. The drinks were so delicious! Especially the..."
Genna Macky
"Edit returned again yesterday. Highly recommend mango coco margarita and the ceviche. Had a variety of dishes and left happy and full. So..."
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"An absolute gem! The food and drinks were phenomenal and would totally recommend this place to friends and family. The customer service was..."
Atarau Pakitoa
"Regularly dine here and love introducing my friends and family to Fridas. Great range of cocktails and various margarita flavours, always love..."
Isabella Van Stipriaan
"Takaya was the star of the evening!!! Great service unique concept and delicious..."
Mister Ski
"This was our first dinner in Auckland after a very long flight - right in the Viaduct restaurant district overlooking the harbor. Great location! We..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Absolutely blown away by the service at Frida. Isabella was so friendly and accommodating. She provided us with blankets and even came back to..."
Rose Shayler
"Absolutely taken aback by the quality of the service at Frida Cocina. I visited this restaurant for my friends birthday and from the moment we walked..."
Sendhil Rungasamy
"Delicious Mexican food and lovely staff, with beautiful view of the viaduct. The ceviche was fresh and tangy, and all the other dishes were..."
Priscilla A
"Went there for 1st time with a friend on sat night..the place is so vibrant with nice interior..was very busy on weekend night so took long to get..."
Mittal Patel
"I never knew there was a Mexican restaurant in the viaduct until recently so was quite pleased when it was suggested we go here (since there aren't..."
Michael Davidson
"Best Mexican on the Waterfront. I frequent Frieda’s when I’m visiting Auckland because the food is delicious and flavoursome. Quick and friendly..."
Hannah
"Not quite like it was but Friday is always fun. I can recommend the 'beer-gritas' 😁 A perfect location for a quick meal before hitting the Viaduct..."
Gerry
"Frida Cocina was a spur of the moment decision to lunch at and the exotic Latino staff we had waiting on us was excellent! Being sat outdoors we..."
Taylar W
"Barbacoa, fish, pulled pork tacos were amazing, the house made hot sauce even better. Service was very knowledgeable, would recommend. Happy hour..."
Brett Cogan
"In my personal opinion I really enjoyed this place, all the people who works there speak Spanish, the food is tasty, is really close to Mexican food,..."
Gerardo Caballero
"this place is amazing! Just had the nachos and they are to die for. I 100% recommend this place..."
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