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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Dragon Boat
Dragon Boat
70/100 (551 ratings)
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Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
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Spring Roll and Sesame Prawn Toast
Crispy Pork on Rice
Prawns
Fried Squid
Roasted duck
Special Fried Rice and Seafood in Birds Nest
Deep Fried Calamari
Steamed Tripe
Roasted Pork
蝦仁蛋炒飯
Yum Cha
Vegetables with Oyster Sauce
Sesame Balls
Dim Sum
Beef Ball
Jelly Fish Salad
Radish Cakes
Pork Steam Buns
Lo Han Jai
Spicy Salt Prawn
Cantonese
Shanghai
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
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"During my stays in Hong Kong we nearly have yum cha for lunch on a regular basis, I just can’t get enough of it. This small bite size morsels are..."
Ang Sarap
"Overall the food is very good - spring rolls were crunchy and not too oily, the roast duck is flavorsome but had too much skin & bones compared to..."
Lili Mann
"We ducked into this restaurant after the restaurant that we planned to dine at was closed. However, the experience was just fine, the food was tasty..."
Tim Stark
"Absolute hidden gem! Good food and great prices compared to other places. Would definitely come back again. The radish cakes and sesame balls were..."
Jeffplays2005
"I've been here soo many times and ordered food to be picked up and bought to my home. It's quite frankly the best Yum Char in Aucklan CBD and is..."
Deborah Mcgranaghan
"This restaurant was one of the few that were open late on Elliot Street which was convenient. The waiter was very attentive and the food was pretty..."
Jesse
"The restaurant was just across the street from our hotel. We weren't supposed to have lunch there but we saw that they served dim sum and we wanted..."
Mocha InTheMorning
"In central CBD great Chinese restaurant. It's great that Dragon boat survived COVID. Dragon continues with fine food, authentic taste , good range of..."
Dave Wong
"Decent place to have dinner, the Lobster is not bad. i am not sure about other stuff, i heard the dimsum is so so. Overall, the ambient is not bad,..."
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"Have been hearing lots about this place, this is my first time actually eating here. Order some typical yamchar dimsum, honestly, not very..."
Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥
"Yum charrrrr is alll good, take away is king! I hope the cbd will rise..."
浩哥-奥克兰
"I have tasted and sampled food from various countries in Auckland but this one caught my attention, as it is considered one of the best Chinese..."
Sabs
"We had yum char during weekday here. Bice place and good varieties of food in yum char. Yummy taste. Must Try their prawn..."
Pushkar Dhawale
Panscape
70/100 (2 ratings)
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Mediterranean
Cafe
Mediterranean
Café
Café
Mediterranean
Gengis Khan New Lynn
70/100 ( ratings)
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Asian
Mongolian
Asian
Mongolian
Mad Mex
Mad Mex
70/100 (239 ratings)
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Quick Bites
Mexican
Fast food
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Café
Fast food
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Came here a while ago for a friends birthday. Simple Mexican food and full of flavor. I really enjoyed the chicken burrito which had generous..."
Dani
"What a great restaurant. I was impressed how a fast food restaurant can be so organized, clean and have so delicious food. All staff were very nice..."
Mari Zomer
"Amazing food! The Burritos here are always amazing and I'm also a big fan of the Grande Melt! The staff are always lovely and it's the perfect place..."
Nela Zisser
"Being that I'm not much of a cook, and also being a health conscious consumer on a budget, I've become a regular at Mad Mex.  Even more to the..."
Scott Wilbanks
"Really nice service and exactly what is expected from the subway of Mexican food. Great late night weekend option. Especially if you are in the area..."
Brandy Jenkins
"We came here to grab some dinner to take home after a couple of drinks in Ponsonby. We both had the Grande Melte vegetarian, and it was delicious,..."
Myfoxycorner
"This place is great for a cheap, quick dinner if you love mexican food. They are generous with toppings too! Would definitely go back for either eat..."
Tessa Hall
"I heard great things about Mad Mex when I arrived in Auckland. It would be that Mad Mex would be my first "food experience" in the city. My cousin..."
Vaishnavi Prasad
"This is our new go to place for a quick easy meal. The barbacoa burrito is so good. The staff are getting better about how to actually roll a burrito..."
Jennifer Nale
"Best Mexican eats in NZ. Verified by a native California thats married to a..."
Kevin Falk
"Delicious food, friendly staffs and great environment. Thank..."
Chloe Hsu
"This has to be the most authentic Mexican fast food place in Auckland. Really nice corn tortillas rather than the usual nasty things, nice..."
Dean Parker
"Burrito was good, but the salsa wasn't as hot as I was hoping and the rice was very dry, also they didn't really mix the burrito ingredients together..."
Andy Turner
"Firstly, amazing service. Super friendly and helpful. Secondly, great food. Fresh and hot. Lovely experience. Well done..."
Sergey Stepanenko
"I'd your looking for Mexican that's not too expensive, this is the place. I highly recommend the nachos with streak. Dinner for 2 will run you about..."
Valerie Huggard
"MJ made the night, it was the most enjoyable I have had in the best night of my life. Give this girl a raise. Katty was phenomenal and the best,also..."
C.T
"Good Mexican food made to order..."
Steve Keats
"Awesome Mexican food my friend said i would like it, i was a bit skeptical as i found Mexicali tasted like Mexican version of Subway, Mad Mex is a..."
Alex Benefield
"Great place. Amazing food. Good service. Sauces not..."
Dante Ramirez Lara
Cornwall Park Cafe
Cornwall Park Cafe
70/100 (2598 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Café
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Mid-range
"I have run in Cornwall Park for over 30 years and done over 5000 summits of One Tree Hill. It is the most amazing place for all Aucklanders and..."
Deane Tetley
"Great place for runners and nature lovers! I so love it!� The place is also well-maintained and preserved its natural beauty. I will definitely..."
Gel Pelagio
"Just Beautiful!! It was worth the hike up the hillside to reach the summit and admire the view. A stroll amongst the most beautiful trees I have..."
Lisa M. Van Winkle
"It is my favourite place on earth and one of the most beautiful and well maintained park? Blessed to have it in walking distance to where I..."
Sadiya Auckland
"Cornwall Park is a quiet and beauty place to be. It is also a place for runners, bikers, families, picnickers, photographers and adventurers and..."
Bharani Govinda
"Perfect spot for just about anything from dog walking to cycling, kids playing to outside yoga. Stream running through offers beautiful views and..."
Eddie Braun
"This park is the single most gorgeous park I've ever visited!!! Simply stunning! Paris, France has quite a beautiful park within the city that was my..."
Melody Choat
"Awesome brilliant park, well maintained and cozy. Highly recommend for anything! This place will make you..."
Elle Dibrova
"Lovely rural park in an urban setting! Caters for both people that like to walk on concrete paths among beautiful flowers and plants, and for people..."
Joelle Holland Rudling
"It's a beautiful park! Great place and ideal to have fun with family and..."
Aline Prado
"I’ve been here a few times. We often pick this cafe as the kids can run/ride around and it’s really family friendly. The food is ok. My most..."
Soleil Hefferen
"Been here a couple of times for a coffee or tea and snack, and it is not bad for a cafe in a park. Staff are super friendly and cater well to busy..."
Lucy Preston
"Had an amazing lunch here on Sunday afternoon. We ordered the open steak sandwich, fish & chips and the bacon and waffles.Despite the restaurant..."
Kaizeen Kolah
"Cornwall Park Cafe damn hun it's pre good. Used to come here heaps growing up for a morning tea or lunch and it's always been very pleasant. It's..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"Very nice place here but it appears to be a popular place for non working mothers of young children. The food was great. I got the granola but the..."
Crackerjacker
"Love this place super friendly staff nice food great for our little puppy just overall lovely thankyou Cornwall Park staff and owner and our puppy..."
Cherie Roebeck
"They have really yummy smoothie. I always order mango smoothie, really refresh in the summer time, a lot of space outside can let kids running..."
LuNa The TuNa
"The coffee here is consistently great. The food is good too and cabinet pastries are delicious. Always end up taking stuff home after eating in...."
Angelique Dale
"This place is always super busy but there’s a reason - the location in Cornwall Park is lovely and the food is delicious and served quickly. Even..."
Julia Louise
"Went there on a weekend, hence, the crowd. However, the wait was not very long. Ordered a camomile organic tea to go with the smashed avocado which..."
Dyan
"Food was great, and despite it being busy (probably more so than usual since it's the school holidays), there wasn't much wait time for food. I got..."
Ashleigh Hea
"Very busy cafe with lots of people. Tried some of the desserts and my favourite was the raspberry brownie. Chewy textures with resfreshing raspberry..."
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"Came in with mom last year. Crepe was thin and fruits were fresh. Syrup complimented crepe well. The mocha was perfect and the hot chocolate was at..."
Rosanne Choy
"The staff were so lovely and our coffee and food came out quite fast considering how busy they were on a Sunday. The coffee was probably the best..."
Aria Mendes
"Great cafe to visit when one is at Cornwall Park. Staff always accomodating and extra friendly! Coffee today 4/5! Lizzy cafe manager the..."
Beccs
"Had a nice brunch after a walk through Twin Oak Drive. I ordered the corn fritter with an extra side of bacon. I was shocked at the pairing of sweet..."
Rae
"First time here, quite like the place. Was busy but we managed to get a table without a booking needed. Staff are nice and friendly, service was very..."
Manoj Patel
"Such a great place to be. The perfect spot for lunch...great ambience, beautiful surrounding and nice looking interior.The staff are very..."
Yusoff Kamal
"First, I have to say from my experience here, I don't know how there could be any bad reviews for this place. The food was absolutely great, the..."
Jackson
"Average cabinet food, nothing spectacular. I specifically did not take a photo as it was half empty at 0900-1000 am (when the park is..."
Paoi Reyes
"I’ve yet to come here and they get my order right the first time, but having said that, the food is tasty and good. The coffee is hot and fresh...."
Sandi
"Had lunch here with a mate last week. Best thing I like about this place is the different dining area - under the umbrella outside, open-air seating..."
Jan
"Busy place, Good food and coffee. We had a pram it's it's easy to move around. Nice on a sunny day, outside tables with family's all..."
Rhys Clare
"Food was good but the winner for me is their Cornwall Press coffee! Legit haven't had such an amazing quality coffee in a loooong time, I dare to say..."
Vincent Tong
"Ordered two deconstructed drinks. Hot chocolate and an iced mocha. The mocha was delicious, the hot chocolate was fine, perhaps i should of ordered..."
Charles
"This place is very busy and we were lucky to get a table but we are glad we did. The food was of a real high quality and the staff friendly and..."
Matthew Wallis
"We have been here a couple of times and both experiences have been great. Nice atmosphere as this cafe located in the middle of cornwell park...."
Jessica Halim
"Tried a decaf cappuccino ($4.50) and a slice of lemon cake ($8.50). Coffee wasn't exactly the best we've had. Doesnt have that deep taste and was..."
Lo9ve3r 4s
"Very nice.. lovely staff yummy food.. great atmosphere.. very busy cafe.. staff are great.. big meals.. husband loved the corn fritters the best..."
Lauren Clark
"This place was buzzing when we arrived at 11am. Had to wait for a table but did not mind as we managed to get our caffeine fix at the coffee truck..."
Jen Lin
"Cornwall park cafe happens to be our local and we are so pleased it is. The food here is always delish, and the coffee is great.I've become a..."
Whitney-Dee Bawden
"Amazing food, great service and a great view. Definitely coming back here for another excellent lunch! Would recommend trying the risotto and amazing..."
Irina Milana
"This cafe is nestled in wonderful Cornwall Park and is surrounded by the natural beauty the park offers.  We've visited here several times and it..."
Dennis Tohovaka
"Amazing place to pop into with a great menu and staff. Backdrop of the Cornwall park is lie no other. Great place for a venue for events also. Great..."
Johnny
"Place looks very slick and modern. Cafe can get really busy, especially during weekends.I like the giant glass windows that allows a..."
I_like_pickles
"Situated in the most idyllic setting lies Cornwall Park cafe in, you guessed it, Cornwall Park. The fit out was simple and exuded relaxed, Sunday..."
Heartshrooms
"This cute cafe has some of the best views in Auckland! Situated in the centre of Cornwall park, you can sit back soak up greenery for as far as the..."
Where To Next Auckland
"I really enjoy the setting of this cafe, it is sooo beautiful to sit outside early in the morning. Very simple in decor but it gives the place a..."
Wanderlust
"We came here for a family meal one sunny afternoon. We were able to sit outside under an umbrella which was lovely. I had the egg white scramble..."
Bridget Lawrence
"This afternoon we visited this wonderful place. We loved the beautiful food which we ordered. The service was good. We will visit the cafe..."
ViVi
"Went to Cornwall Park Cafe and had an iced chocolate deconstructed and a lemon slice. Since it was my first time, the iced chocolate tasted quite..."
Eggster Eats
"Came in to try their coffee. We were greeted by the lovely members of the staff, so service was on point. Ordered a small cappuccino with cinnamon..."
Kirsten
"Service was excellent eventhough it was a busy day. We had the kumara fritters and market fish which were both delicious. Prices are reasonable and..."
Lucille Sia
"Great weekend spot been here a few times,the crab benedict was different and wow,place Can be quite busy but food still comes out quite quick and..."
Ayaan
"Came here on Father day when we were walking the coast to coast walk.It was very busy but the staff were very attentive.The food was..."
Degustation Dave
"Most dog-friendly cafe ever!But it is soooo busy, it is very hard to get the attention of a waiter if you need anything and everything just..."
Winnie Luo
"I had a coffee and piece of sweet. Coffee was above avarage and I like bright atmosphere with green surround. Smily waitless, and great service ,..."
Eric Lee
"What a lovely spot this cafe is located in! The food was nice and the service is good. i had the pork burger and fries which was pretty good. I also..."
Jayce Huynh
"Nice cozy place to hang out on a Saturday afternoon, especially on a sunny day like today. It was busy, but the front staff managed well. We got a..."
Yoana S
"Went late in the afternoon after a walk so never got to try their kitchen foodI love cafes with a good cabinet-this cafe certainly did! I wanted..."
Thegreeats
"It was a very busy morning in the cafe and despite the rainy winter morning, the staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was..."
Poppy H
"Best coffee and delicious breakfast,awesome place to have breakfast. Had an excellent service by the waiting staff,very polite and..."
Alex Hasting
"Great place for a Sunday brunch! Shame about the wait but luckily the food was delicious. Lovely atmosphere with all the dogs running around the park..."
Steffi Bird
"This has to be one of my favourite spots in Auckland. The food is amazing! The staff are always so friendly. My most recent visit was with a friend..."
Les Kitto
"I often ask people I meet, "if you were on death row and were going to be euthanized tonight, what would your last meal request be?". The answers..."
Kieran
"LOVE this cafe! Enjoyed a lunch here for the first time yesterday, it is now my new favourite! The food was outstanding, the staff are super..."
Gina Kensington
"Beautiful breakfast of Artichoke with Avocado Cream. You can not beat real food full of flavour and a great coffee in stunning..."
Han's Food For Thought
"Excellent service // lovely location // friendly staff // nice food Came here for lunch yesterday and I absolutely loved it, the cafe is..."
Gabriela Glory
"Bought flat whites and a slice of lemon and pistachio loaf to take away. Sat under the trees in Cornwall park. GREAT coffee! Took a while but worth..."
Abbey Lissaman
"When we arrived the cafe was extremely busy so we had to wait 15 minutes before getting seated.I had an ice chocolate which was delicious...."
Olivia C
"What's not to like, beautiful surroundings and good food. And even if you don;t have time for the park it's worth a visit.The house-made..."
Day
"the food was really good, the drinks are so good. we ordered a soda and ice mocha, the ice mocha is so special, I wish there was an ice cream, then..."
CherryPie
"Me my wife and oldest son went to Cornwall Park Cafe on a Sunday afternoon, it was busy but we got a table pretty quickly,staff were very nice and..."
Manofpeople
"We really enjoyed our meal at Cornwall Park Cafe.  We came here for an early Saturday lunch on a beautifully sunny day and were lucky to be placed..."
Rice & Kai
"Been here a few times now for brunch/lunch and I've been really impressed. The ambience and location is beautiful, set inside Cornwall Park with a..."
Jennifer Manalo
"I came here with my mum and it was PACKED. It was super busy so we had to wait for a table but the staff were friendly and kept updating us on the..."
Zara Alexzandra Young
"Was taking a weekday sneak peak through the park to check the daffodils, and thought that maybe a good day to check out the 'new' cafe.Was..."
Bri DiMattina
"Really good addition to the Auckland food scene in an area of town that doesn't have much. A limited menu but a good one with cabinet food also..."
Jo Y
"Always busy even on a week day because it's so darn good!! Great location long needed at Cornwall Park, easy free parking, super menu (last visit the..."
Tischris
"Came here on a rainy Saturday for some lunch. The place was busy, lots of people coming in looking for a table while we dined. I was fascinated by..."
Candii Cao
"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Great to see this new addition in arguably my favourite place in Auckland! With great indoor outdoor flow, I imagine this place..."
Andrew @anjeats
"Busy, busy, busy!! We popped in for afternoon tea and CPC was bustling. There were a couple of Mother's groups there enjoying the sun, so there's a..."
Vitale Eti
"Atmosphere was great, workers were very bubbly. Food was good for the price, the DIY iced chocolate was pretty cool you can adjust the sweetest to..."
Judy Chhy
"We’ve been meaning to try the Cornwall Park Café for some time now and the opportunity presented itself for a family gathering on Sunday..."
Geoff Lawson
"Only had coffee here so far on a horrible winter day. Service seemed great and pretty efficient. Would need to try the food as looked great but..."
Ness Sharpe
"Great cafe setting in the park, and excellent service! Our family tried the porridge, granola, eggs bene, spicy apple pancakes and coffees plus juice..."
S B
"I was super excited when I hear a cafe was opening in Cornwall park. For years Cornwall park has been my go to for a walking and running destination..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Great setting in Cornwall Park, tentative staff and appealing menu. Gets very busy so be prepared you may have to wait.He said - Eggs..."
Table For Two
"Finally opened in May 2015 after a fire caused delays. Great addition to the park and well set out.This place is a regular hangout on a..."
Fylde
"Our food was bloody tasty! 💖 we ordered the open omelette and the bruschetta, both with salmon. The coffee was alright (not the best not the..."
Cristina Luces
"Chicken wrap tastes good but could have been better if served warm and not cold from the ref. Hot lemon toddy and hot choco tasted good! Banana bread..."
Irone Boquiron
"Food is nice, service is good, but the VIEW is excellent! It beats..."
Maya Ma
"Had brunch on a Sunday. Super busy but our party of 4 were seated quickly. Beautiful food and perfect coffee. I queried something in my eggs. It was..."
Lou H
"Very delicious lunch we had today. All food we ordered were so good in the taste and also amount. Beautiful display..."
So Hee Kim
"Had an outstanding breakfast today. Probably one of the best I had ever had in..."
Beth Stewart
"Good coffees and pastries, smoothies were extremely sweet and tasted too much like coconut for my liking. Lots of dogs in the area, but they're..."
Bartholomew Pondsbury
"It has always been a great experience for me in “CORNWALL BISTRO”. The ambiance is very welcoming, charming and great location. I love my..."
Pawan Agastya
"You know that feeling when you're starting the day and you think to yourself, today is going to be great. I had that feeling going into my first..."
Monique
"Amazing little cafe in the middle of Cornwall Park with quick and friendly staff, tasty food, a great cabinet food selection, and even a gelato truck..."
javier yebenes
"Busy cafe located in the lower part of Cornwall park. Plenty of parking in front of the cafe. Different choices of meals and drinks for you to..."
PP CC
"Good café, nice open area, great food. Lots of cabinet food. Friendly staff The toilets not very nice, don't have windows, only a vent, not well..."
M. Lang
Aunty Mei's Hong Kong Fusion Kitchen
70/100 ( ratings)
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Asian
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