TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Mangere - Updated October 2024

Szimpla Gastro Bar

84/100 (2090 ratings)

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Pork Belly with Apple Kumara Crisp and Jus

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Szimpla Beef Burger

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Steak Egg Chips & Onion Rings

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"There aren’t many decent restaurants near the Auckland airport but Szimpla is definitely a good one.I love the 80’s furnitures arranged..."

Lucy

"Awesome food. Retro 70s..."

Elizabeth Edwards

"Took our friends visiting us for lunch, so close to the airport. With good options on menu for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.. recommend their..."

Surbhi Kharbanda

"Nice pub food with friendly service. The burger was juicy with fresh ingredients. The chip serving was generous with large chunky fries. A..."

Jason Jost

"Every time we visit, nothing but great service, warm atmosphere and reeeeeal good food! Only downfall is the change in menu, my partner & I LOVED the..."

KMKDA

"Had a group of about 15 adults here. My first time here. The staff were very friendly and attentive to our needs. Atmosphere here was real chill. We..."

AnazAhKuoi

"Lovely and spacious place and the food was yummy. Also staffs were accomodating. Easy to find parking as we went on Saturday. Will definitely come..."

Airini

"We had a farewell function here and it was AWESOME the food was great we did dinner and had a variety of means. Our fave was chicken and steak...."

Peneueta Willis

"Recommended by a work colleague to dine there atmosphere good staff friendly.... orderedThe eye fillet meal dry meat was small piece but enjoy..."

Lavinia Lafu

"The food was good and filling. The service was excellent super nice and friendly!THE CHOCOLATE TORTE IS SO GOOD!!!!! With the mango ice..."

Tasmanian

"Great vibe and atmosphere and is reflected in their food, staff very friendly, the food came out in time at all and tasted great! Our group..."

Samkupa

"Would give 4.5 stars. Great for kids. Obliging staff- happy to subtract ingredients. Lovely food enjoyed by all. Had the lasagne, the sliders and..."

TheGoodKiwi Nz

"Table service was really good. Food came out in great time for a large table. Everyone pretty satisfied with their meals. I had the chicken sliders..."

Thompson AJ

"Enjoyed a Lunch treat here with some work colleagues after a long days training. Bar wasn’t too busy given it’s a weekday. Was greeted & sat down..."

Kai Mai

"Popped in with my parents by chance while out shopping. Pleasant staff, generous portions and decent beer. It was busy enough to give the place a..."

Ben Mcguinness-Ngatai

"Great service, waitress really attentive. The food was really good too. The steak was cooked perfectly medium and the goat cheese and berry salad was..."

Lizzie

"Atmosphere and decor were both wonderful. Love the quirkyness of the place! Food came out super speedy and coffee was lovely. A good place which..."

Danimurphy23

"Food is amazing, service is great. Reasonable price shared between 2 with drinks also included. Its very set up well. A nice place to stop by on your..."

Emma Tippins Fanueli

"Came by to see a couple of friends off after a busy trip here. It was a bit hard to find the parking lot but I managed to get a park on the main..."

Benedict Uy

"3 of us went for a meal before drop off at the airport, first time here for all of us. What an Absolutely Brilliant place!! Service nice and ..."

IAndEJohannisson

"Went here last night for dinner because the reviews on here seemed good. Was rather impressed by the place the food was amazing. We ordered the Thai..."

Crackerjacker

"It was a good call to come here on our way to the airport. It has a spacious interior but it still manages to feel cozy. I liked the full length..."

Ronel Kapp

"Szimpla Gastro BarTHE FOODOLOGIST RATING:- FOOD:- 4.5/5 ( Good Clean Food ,Well prepared , Good Quality)SERVICE:- 5/5 (..."

Saahil Cherieth

"Just keep coming back to dine at this wonderfully quirky restaurant. With an ever changing menu, you'll always find something interesting to try...."

Sonz

"This is my fourth time coming to szimpla and I have never really been that impressed with the food. Today was different though. We shared the garlic..."

Hilary Campbell

"Staff were nice and service was good. Liked the atmosphere too. Portion size was quite small, so we were still hungry after that. Ordered three mains..."

Yu

"Wonderful setting, great atmosphere, friendly service and kai. I liked the 60s/70s retro look of the environs that really added to the aesthetic of..."

Dennis Tohovaka

"We love Szimpla. Beautiful food, people and atmosphere. We have been coming here for many years now and bring our friends and family here too. We..."

Arena Matheson

"Been here previously as we like the food and ambience, so we Stopped in here for dinner tonight, the place was packed but we got lucky with a table..."

Chai Paani

"Great place. Have often stopped by for a drink but the few times I have eaten the food was superb.The menu is more 'gastro pub' and there's..."

Shane Harkness

"The perfect place if meeting people at the airport. Plenty of seating, outdoors can be a little bit chilly. Nice selection of beers. Food is well..."

Kai Finder

"Work Christmas brunch today. My 1st impression is great. Staff was very attentive, friendly and helpful. Love the decor. Some of the bar tables were..."

Patrick Tong

"Love love love the atmosphere and decor of this place, we were seated at a little table tucked away at the back. I had wondered why they seated us..."

Jessica Lane

"It's right next to Ibis. In fact it shares the same compound.Ordered bruschetta, cider and fish n chips. The fish and chips was very average...."

Rohit Adarkar

"Had a lot of great experience from Szimpla! Great atmosphere, lots of varieties of drinks! Food was very nice and surprising always served in a high..."

Cupy Dee

"We went here for lunch today and was glad we found this gem. The décor is great. Whoever thought of using old doors as tables, with the knobs still..."

Brett

"What can I say about this place. It's fantastic. I saw the positive reviews and thought we'd give it a go. Its a few mins from the airport so in a..."

Josh Law

"Excellent food and very friendly service. Had the muscles as an entree, they were outstanding! Main was pork belly, crackling was a little chewy..."

Jason Zeinstra

"First time at this place awesome customer service as soon as you enter you are greeted and taken to a table straight away the food was real nice big..."

Irene

"Caught up with some old friends over a meal at Szimpla. The menu is quite "eclectic" with a mix of different styles of cuisine. The alcohol list was..."

A Tasty Plate

"Quirky restaurant and bar. Had the spicy thai beef salad and it was yum as! Had the chicken burger and chips as well and that was top notch too...."

Yo April Smith

"This place is a hidden little gem not far from Auckland airport. The service was fantastic and the decor was nice. Also worth noting that they have..."

Michelle

"This has to be one of my favourite places at Auckland airport. Amazing food and amazing service. Great atmosphere especially at the back with all..."

Sumit

"Lovely little restaurant with great service. My wife and I dined there last night, we had a wonderful experience with delicious food and..."

Kurt Goddard

"We had lunch here todayIt was rather goodQuick efficient serviceWe didn't have longI had the Caesar salad with Chicken Very..."

Glenn Town

"I have been here a couple of times and have never been let down. The food is absolutely amazing and the staff are very attentive. The..."

Karen

"Funky little place with very creative retro decor. We popped in for a quick bite to eat before heading to the airport and were very impressed. The..."

Eden Wood

"One of best restaurants kept secret amazing steak dinner and the seating areas is very unique outside. Would highly recommend if you are wanting to..."

Matt Tieu

"Simple food made well! I had the braised beef cheek which was tender and flavoursome. The mash was smooth and the jus was meaty and well seasoned. I..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Came here last night with a group of 32 people, we pre-booked and all of the meals came out within 10-15mins. All the meals were well cooked and..."

Ruth Ireland

"Been here a few times. Always pays to book as can get busy and crowded. Staff are always pleasant. Food is nothing brilliant but is good pub food at..."

Peter Clark

"A stroke of genius from a business perspective: offer delicious fresh, pub style food near the airport, house it in pleasant, relaxing decor and fill..."

Leeroy

"Came here for our annual Christmas function. Very good service and good food. Christmas menu was great. Crackling pork has always been my favorite...."

Ronald Tan

"I am out at the airport often and had never noticed Szimpla before. Plenty of free parking.(YAY)Such a gorgeous interior, I loved the little..."

Lisa Stirling

"Never would have thought that such a cool place would be located out near the airport! We came here as a big group and were given a gorgeous big..."

Myfoxycorner

"Absolutely loved Szimpla! As a born and bred South Aucklander, I had no idea about this place. Tucked away underneath the Ibis, it is a hidden..."

Maria Foy

"Scrumptious food, beautiful presentation, Gr8 atmosphere, awesome customer service by new staffer "Suzy". Fantastic music/bar/patrons, new memories..."

Orca1

"Staff were lovely and welcoming. Great atmosphere. Menu looked amazing but didn't really follow through. I ordered the Salmon Salad which was mostly..."

Georgia Bulloch

"Great menu loads of choice took over half a hour to decide!!Went for cauli cheese balls & pulled pork tacos both lovely.Three soft shell..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"Awesome atmosphere and great food. Been here for quite a few work lunches and dinners. This place is very accommodating for large groups. Have tried..."

Jacqueline L.

"Read the great reviews about this place and it didn't disappoint. Entrees, mains and desserts all amazing. We didn't book thinking "who needs to..."

Bruce Batters

"Amazing food! I love the atmosphere at this restaurant, definitely dine in the garden section that is enclosed so you're out of the wind and..."

Kelly

"Another quirky, trendy Mac like bar. We've dined here as a party of 12 plus, for a few dinners as a party of 4 and a few brunches as a couple and..."

Vitale Eti

"I came here midday on Friday for lunch with a group of 5. It was warm and cheerful with quirky decor. My friend went to order the chicken and the..."

Tarina

"I was pleasantly surprised by this place. It is HUGE inside and has a massive outdoor area which feels like a jungle - it's really nicely decorated..."

Lozalock

"Absolutely love this place! Have been here twice and the food is Devine. Had the pulled pork tacos and the cauliflower cheesy balls, both super..."

Claire

"Recently on my son's first birthday we decided to go out for lunch on my husband's lunch break and popped on to Zomato to check for places near his..."

Sweet Mama M

"A decent sized menu with some gourmet dishes, sides and entreés are priced quite highly however the mains are large so the value for money is good...."

Paige Eriwata

"Went here at 2pm on a Sunday. Hardly any people eating at the time, friendly staff. Took the order and out popped the yummy food 40 min later. ..."

Steve

"Came here for brunch before a walk around the Otuataua Stonefields (a really nice walk with a help-yourself avocado grove). This place was in the..."

Squiddy

"Went here for my mothers surprise dinner and the seating we had reserved was awesome long stone table outside. I was concerned about it being a..."

Maria Samasoni

"I have visited Szimpla about 3 times, everytime amazing, excellent food, very yummy, great value, and food served with a twist of quirkiness, which..."

Anne Foster

"I just needed a bit to eat after a day seeing clients and suppliers .... I didn't expect this? Service was great and the Moroccan Chicken..."

John Heyworth

"Came here with my work colleagues for an end of year dinner. Had the Eye Fillet Steak with Potato Gratin Buttered Asparagus and Red Wine Jus and WOW..."

Crystal Johnson

"Came here for dinner and to watch the rugby on Saturday night. The placed was packed but we managed to find a table with the help of a staff member...."

Louise Mason

"Really cool quirky place! Had initial issues finding the place though. The service was fast, and the food was awesome! Love the deco and the..."

Dawn Everitt

"Great atmosphere, quirky setup. Awesome food! I asked to change certain things with my meal and they were more than happy with that (as most places I..."

Moana

"Great atmosphere, excellent service and lovely food. This place has it all!!! Called in 20 minutes before closing and they kept the kitchen open just..."

Abhinay Nag

"We came here last night due to a flight cancellation & had booked to stay in the Ibis. What an extremely cool place - wickedly good service, good..."

Richard Drake

"My absolute favourite place for Friday after work drinks! I could happily lounge on their couches, eating the divine calamari and brushetta,..."

Vanessa L

"My partner and I came for dinner as it's close to home. We have defiantly found a favourite!!! The staff were very inviting and we were seated..."

Hannah Dyson

"Simply the best bistro I have been to for a long time. The staff are friendly... always..... the food is just lovely and very tasty... the..."

Cindy Lindberg

"A great place for an after work Friday drink. I love the decor and the service has thus far been friendly. So cozy I could happily stay for..."

Rebecca Keesing

"We had a girls weekend in Auckland and found this place while googling restaurants in the area. Went for dinner, and despite it being a 'pubby..."

Nicola

"Had a few hours to kill while on a stop over and was looking for a few beers and a TV screen to watch the football. Expected a sterile, unfriendly..."

Dean Howard

"Great food, staff are all friendly and accomodating and I love the feel of the place - especially the little library corner!Definitely..."

Gineke

"Food here is good & the out door area is lovelyI had the burger. Where do they get their burger buns, because they're so good! That..."

Gina

"This place is great! We had a full meal here last night (with older parents), but it would be good for a relaxed drink and nibbles too. NZ Bach..."

Sussan

"I was invited to a dinner at Szimpla by a sister in law and after eating the delicious food and being served by some wonderful staff I took some..."

Laura

"Used my menumania iPhone app to find this place before dropping off a passenger to the airport. What a choice place! Across the road from..."

Ben Paris

"Fabulous find top quality food at low prices.Food superior and all dishes were amazingly and creatively presented. Probably best all round..."

Lynda Davis

"One of the best dining experiences ive ever had. The food was delicious, generous and really reasonably priced. And came out so quickly even though..."

Kylee Hayes

"Finally a decent bar in the airport area, this place is pretty hard to spot from the main road, but definitely worth looking for. Great atmosphere,..."

Jenna

"Had a fantastic lunch the other day with work colleagues it was so good we are going back today. The service was exceptional, the food was fantastic..."

Kim King

"Awesome bar!Great atmosphere and environment. I found myself spending a lot of time looking at the fantastic design and quirky touches in the..."

Melissa Walsh

"Wow! What a cool bar, awesome staff and service. International host Tash will cater to your every need. The food is divine and the beer delicious,..."

Hayley

"What a great place, fantastic food, great beer, lovely staff & a very relaxing venue. A great change and option so close to the Airport. Thanks..."

Mike

"Bit of a go to for work lunches. Atmosphere is kind of retro funky. Staff are always great and the food is above average (so are the prices but the..."

JustOneMore

"The atmosphere was well thought out. Great flow from inside to an outside setting 👌 Love the energy and vibe from the beautiful staff it made the..."

Deevanyah Frost

"Visited during an overnight stay at the Ibis at Auckland Airport. Service - first class. Prompt, attentive, courteous. Food - standard fare, but well..."

Stephen Braid

"Setting and atmosphere is relaxing/welcoming. Staff chirpy, and friendly. It didn't take long to get served. Table reservation was made for 3 adults..."

Kimi R

"Nice place to eat if your staying at the ibis next door. Food was lovely, staff were nice but not very attentive had to find someone each time we..."

Mel

"We celebrated my mother in laws birthday last night. The service and food was soooo good 10/10. Great staff, very welcoming & top service. We plan on..."

The Bearded Bandit

"Beautiful setting. Felt 5 star but didnt feel pompous. Food was beautiful, tasty and generous portions. Loved the lambs fry with bacon and the pork..."

Aroha Rose

"Amazing food, recommend the garlic bread (will fill you up)!!! And the chips there the best chips I have ever..."

Toby Robinson

"Food was amazing, waiting staff were quick to take our drinks and dinner order. Food came out super fast. Dessert was quite a wait, and very loud in..."

Fraser Ray

"Good stop for a meal in a rush, pizza was..."

Jono joe

"Had dinner here tonight whilst staying near the airport. Menu looked good which founded our initial decision to eat dinner there (compared to KFC..."

Ben Myatt

"Good Kai. Much better than expected. Great beef burger and Chicken gnocchi. Nailed it for the kids menu too. Not cheap, but reasonable given captive..."

Mark Glenn

"Pork belly was delicious and very tender. Wait and service times took a bit long but the overall dining experience was..."

Sam Manalo

"Had a couple of small hiccups but the staff sorted it out straight away. The way it should be! Chefs know what they’re doing, tasty grub. That..."

Conor Doyle

"My wife and I were staying next door at the Ibis Motel. We decided to go next door to the Szimpla Bar. 1st thing we noticed was the relaxed..."

Richard Dally

"Great food.... service was slow and missed an item I ordered but food was..."