TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Kumeu - Updated November 2024

"Boy oh boy, what a delight. Came here over the long weekend. Sun was out, drinks were flowing and the food was hitting every note. Shout out to the..."

Amindha Fernando

"We came here for lunch on a Sunday and were met with friendly and efficient service along with a nice atmosphere.We ordered some Bread w/..."

Vivian C

"At first i had no clue on what to get here as the menu is quite minimal but the outside exterior and view is so stunning. There’s hardly any noise..."

Yana Petrenko

"Came here for lunch today and shared a bread entree, lamb main and carrot side with my partner. Everything was delicious and service was attentive...."

Auds

"The best Lamb i have had ever is here. Melted in mouth.We went at a private wedding reception and the food was portioned and prepared so..."

Arsh

"I’ve been wanting to come here, and finally I went with my husband this afternoon. The staff are very nice and accommodating, we didn’t have..."

Duchess_Arg

"Had the potatoes along with the lamb followed by panna cotta for desert. The lamb was meant to come with aubergine but they changed the purée along..."

#fatlyfe

"What a great place! We went for a late Sunday lunch with my wife. We had the meatballs, lamb, ceviche and potatoes. Ceviche was a bit small portion,..."

Boty

"This place is a gem, love the setting and rustic decor. Service was good and the lady guided us on what dishes to order. We tried all the mains,..."

Lisa

"If you're passing by Kumeu, this place is not to be missed!The Tasting Shed offers fresh, seasonal ingredients, accentuated by a wide array..."

Ria Van Dyke

"This place is foodie heaven. Yes, it is a little on the expensive side, perhaps $50 per head with out alcohol, but it is well worth it. Food is..."

Marmite_ninja

"I'll say 4.5/5 if I can. The food is fresh and good unfortunately it's not my cup of tea. The restaurant staff recommended us to order a..."

Bright One

"Went here for dinner on Thursday night. Absolutely amazing food and service. Would happily come back at any time. Staff were so on to it and lovely..."

Gemma Softley

"Beautiful food, tasty and exciting! Lovely staff, great environment ❤️ the cerviche was amazing, loved the rhubarb dessert also, the venison..."

Rachel 🦋

"Terrific out-of-town multi-use venue with a casual country atmosphere amongst stylish decor.We attended a wedding event so not traditional..."

Dale Spencer

"A tad expensive but soooooo worth it for just that lazy sunday brunch vibe. They even have a dj playing some nice relaxing music. They also have..."

Tan.ned

"Absolutely mind blowingly amazing food. The food started off extremely strong and ended ever stronger. After the main they could have given us mouldy..."

Bella Qian

"A long time stalwart of the Metro Top 50 Restaurants list, The Tasting Shed has long been on my to-do list, yet I’ve never quite made it there. Its..."

Zoe Bowker

"The Tasting Shed has some of the most delightful foods around, great location out in Kumeu, great for private function and accommodates kids really..."

Thom

"Came here on a whim on a Friday night. Got dressed up just for fun but this place is classy casual so you can pretty much wear whatever you want. And..."

Jasveen Kaur

"A real gem west of Auckland. The Tasting Shed could be recommended for its great environment only, but food is actually the main..."

Diogo Reck

"Gorgeous spot for some very tasting food. Fresh ingredients. Interesting techniques and flavour combinations with an Asian flare. Lovely wine list..."

David Hewitt

"Trust the chef is my favourite here. They amaze me every time with what they put together and how they present the dishes.The staff are awesome,..."

Clive Barclay-Sellers

"Fine dining is not my thing but credit where credit is due. The food was presented impeccably. Tasted amazing, the staff were exemplar, and the..."

Jocheli015

"Lovely service, stunning ambience and deco, amazing food.Hard to fault. My fav was the pork belly, followed by the lamb. Tasty,..."

Adeline

"Very nice environment, very hard to get a table if you don't book ahead. The food taste very good, can be a little pricey, but acceptable. I like it..."

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"Lovely little place..Service is good..Food has alot of flavour..Was not thrilled to try toe sting ray but it was ok for the first time..Baked kumara..."

PK

"My husband and I have been here on a couple of occasions and both times the food and service has been amazing. Interesting dishes and great..."

CarlyB

"Fantastic casual dining restaurant halfway between Huapai and Waimauku! Huapai being where I grew up but back then there was nothing like this around..."

Frank

"What a fantastic lay out. I love how they have design this place, with a rustic wood design with plenty of space to sit especially in summer with..."

Seamus M.

"Visited the Tasting Shed on a couple of occasions now. While the manager is great- service, chat, and wine knowledge, some of the other staff seem..."

Mysticmojito

"Slightly inconspicuous and situated adjacent to Cooper’s Creek vineyard, just off State Highway 16, The Tasting Shed was a place we had wanted to..."

Sticks, Fork & Knife

"On a sunny afternoon, one of The Tasting Shed’s Sundowner Sessions seemed a perfect way to spend the day. Tunes spun by George FM and a manicured..."

Hungry Auckland

"This place has bumped up the list of easily being one of our favourite weekend hangouts. Beautifully decorated inside, moving into an equally..."

Where To Next Auckland

"A lovely way to spend a summer afternoon/evening. We came for an early dinner and the food was delicious. Everything is to share so we ordered almost..."

Rebecca MacDonald

""Sharing is caring". The tasting shed is a great restaurant to share beautifully crafted delicious foods with your family and friends. The portions..."

Blackpearl

"Perfect spot for a long ladies lunch! Had the olives and kingfish ceviche to start, so fresh and delicious. I did enjoy the fish selections more than..."

Lacey Thompson

"Five stars for the chocolate and mandarin dessert! We've come back just to enjoy this dessert again! The potatoes with whipped feta are so good and..."

Sunny

"Amazing dinner as always. The snapper was cooked to perfection. The staff were friendly and helpful. We arrived fairly late but that was no problem..."

Ramiz Khan

"Everything was lovely; I would've given a 5 but I believe that there should always be room for improvement. 1-Great ambiance, I especially loved the..."

Wanderlazed

"The place is nicely decorated and seemed like a great place for function. The customer service were great. Have been meaning to come to try this..."

James

"Went here for a friends birthday! Loved it so much! Had a lot of great vibes and awesome ambience when eating dinner. I wanted to go back a few weeks..."

Sam Smith

"this is an interesting place to go to, not just because of the location but also the food, it boast such different types of dishes like kangaroo to..."

MizC

"Rustic interior design with laid back vibe and amazing food. Totally what I was looking for tonight :) The foods are sharing dishes which..."

Hungus Girl

"We booked here for a Mothers Day lunch... Great rustic atmosphere... Nice friendly service but maybe needed more staff on as it took awhile after our..."

Donna&Shane

"Simply delicious. Definitely visit this place in a group because it gives you the opportunity to try more of what their menu has to offer. We shared..."

Confessions Of A Foodaholic

"Had the best time here on a perfect sunny day. Booked in advance and got here slightly early (before they were open), so visited the vineyard next..."

ShoRt

"I wanted a relaxed,location which offered delicious food, large wine selection and good service. Sharing a special birthday with..."

Russell Vincent

"Amazing! On par, if not better than Mudbrick Bistro food! Flavours are perfectly balanced. The olive starter was a delight! We ordered the potatoes,..."

Elle

"The service and atmosphere at this place are top notch. We didn't have a booking but the wait staff made room for us on a busy night and were very..."

Richard Matthews

"How the food was presented was already a feast to the eyes. More so when one puts it in the mouth. The tasting shed has a sharing plate concept and..."

Bubut

"Heading into Kumeu for dinner is not a usual venture considering it’s about 45 minutes away from home but my friends and I have heard such great..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Great atmosphere and great service. The dishes are quite small, but the waitress explained that their dishes are designed to be shared. We ordered..."

Lisa

"Aucklanders are notorious for being lazy commuters. We mutter and shake our heads at the petrol prices then complain about our public transport..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Beautiful ambience, wonderful food. Dessert was to die for. Best dessert I have had. Didn't think the Valrhona chocolate would work well with..."

Melissa Alfonso-Cruz

"Wow, what a fantastic spot for a Sunday afternoon. I came here for a friends birthday and we were picked up by the shuttle service (great idea). We..."

J.T547

"I love the location of this place. The outdoor vibe and flow of this place is really welcoming. I've dined in all of their three dining rooms and..."

Linny

"Superb visit again on Saturday nightFood, service and atmosphere were brilliant. It's great to see a restaurant that understands the..."

Matt

"Plenty of parking. Scenic vineyard setting. Bright sunny day. Cheerful chirping from a nearly-full restaurant of happy diners. We were well attended..."

Ian Lines

"Came here for a family dinner, 6 of us. Food was amazing, awesome quality....service was amazing, setting was amazing. Would come again for sure and..."

Sarah Ward

"My husband took me here for my birthday for a Sunday lunch and what a great little place this is! I guess because it's not in the city it had more..."

Sarah Bentley

"I thought I had written a review for this place! We came here in May 2012 for an anniversary dinner, so we were after something really special. We..."

Aiman Bagasra

"Christmas lunch for 12 today and there were another 3 big groups in so whilst I was hopeful (from previous experience) I was also ready to allow for..."

Chris Rutter

"I took my sister here for her birthday in September. The ambiance was cozy and warm for a cold day. The food was lovely, we ordered the Rolled pig's..."

Miss Kiki

"A fantastic place to spend a Sunday afternoon, however you would need to book. If fine they have outside seating which would suit a large..."

David Boshier

"Had read the rave reviews and been wanting to call in for the longest time. Finally had the opportunity to take eight out for dinner and the Tasting..."

Maureen Burton

"Brilliant! Next door to coopers creek vineyard ( so you get to stock up on wine on the way out) the building is amazing. They have tapas style menu..."

Jerry

"I have been to the Tasting Shed a few times having first discovered it with a friend who is local. I live in Mt Wellington so travel across town to..."

Fiona McInnes

"Another amazing meal from Chef Sara Simpson! WOW!I've had Sara's food before at a different venue and she has always been innovative with..."

Ms.Hall

"We went to the tasting shed for lunch today and had rolled pig head dish, snapper dish and chicken wings, wow it was really good and we will be going..."

Richard P.

"Awesome awesome awesome!Last weekend I held my 30th birthday lunch at the tasting shed - in the grotto area! Not only was the wine amazing, the..."

Stacey Wigley

"Had our first visit to the shed today for Fathers Day lunch and we weren't disappointed! We have eagerly awaited its opening as we drive past most..."

Helen Smith

"Everything single thing The Tasting Shed does is magic. It is real. Soulful. Authentic. Loving. Quality. Genuine. What an asset to the growing..."

Gary Dalhousie

"What an outstanding place.A brilliant location right beside Coopers Creek winery, excellent seating indoors and outdoors (can't wait for..."

Matt Macd

"I was here with my friend for lunch. I must say, the staff was very friendly and had good customer service skills. The ambience was great. They had..."

Sachindri Rana

"Valentine's dinner impressions. Is nice to be out for a change and enjoy well presented whitty food with a twist of the unusual. Yummy. Just really..."

Ingo Ratsdorf

"Incredible food and super friendly service. Best dinner I have had out in a long time. I ate way too much (and I knew it at the time) but I just..."

Martin Partridge

"This place never disappoints. Well thought out and executed dishes, super flavourful. Service is attentive and kind. It’s 100% worth the drive out..."

Carolyn Z

"Very nice environment, very hard to get a table if you don't book ahead. The food taste very good, can be a little pricey, but acceptable. I like it..."

Icy Guo

"food was great! me and my friends were enjoying the food so much that we didn’t talk to each other for awhile. interesting menu. oh but the price..."

Natalie Lim

"Great food. Highly recommended. Just a bit pricey but worth..."

Jerry Liu

"Excellent service and atmosphere. Loved the wine and drinks. A bit overpriced, we felt 36$ for a small cheese platter (3 cheeses ) was a bit rough,..."

Letitia Hanekom

"The dreamiest (boujee) place around here for a lil lunch and spritz. Be sure to book ahead and check they’re not closed for a wedding. It’s nice..."

Shamima Lone

"Amazing food,service and ambience we all had a beautiful day in this gorgeous setting..."

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Amindha Fernando

Vivian C

Yana Petrenko

Auds

Arsh

Duchess_Arg

#fatlyfe

Boty

Lisa

Ria Van Dyke

Marmite_ninja

Bright One

Gemma Softley

Rachel 🦋

Dale Spencer

Tan.ned

Bella Qian

Zoe Bowker

Thom

Jasveen Kaur

Diogo Reck

David Hewitt

Clive Barclay-Sellers

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PK

CarlyB

Frank

Seamus M.

Mysticmojito

Sticks, Fork & Knife

Hungry Auckland

Where To Next Auckland

Rebecca MacDonald

Blackpearl

Lacey Thompson

Sunny

Ramiz Khan

Wanderlazed

James

Sam Smith

MizC

Hungus Girl

Donna&Shane

Confessions Of A Foodaholic

ShoRt

Russell Vincent

Elle

Richard Matthews

Bubut

Amy @ My Dining Journey

Lisa

UltimateOmNoms

Melissa Alfonso-Cruz

J.T547

Linny

Matt

Ian Lines

Sarah Ward

Sarah Bentley

Aiman Bagasra

Chris Rutter

Miss Kiki

David Boshier

Maureen Burton

Jerry

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