TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

The Oak Barrel

83/100 (259 ratings)

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"Nice restaurant with a good food and the service was very good. The wine selection are massive. You can order wine of from display or by glass. The..."

ronaldo rosello

"We ordered pizza for take away and had to wait quite long (~20 mins). As I’m from Europe the pizza was better than most other pizzas in Auckland..."

Hilka

"Very cool spot on Mission Bay, kinda small though, but the red snapper fish and chips was delicious! So was the salad, chips were fine. House..."

Nick Smith

"I’m not sure if I was just starving but the food was so bloody good!! I’m not a huge fish fan but due to recommendation, I ordered the market..."

linjing wang

"We are locals and always love having a Sunday Pizza night. The meat lovers and vegetarian are our go-to pizza! The staff are lovely, wine selection..."

Briahna Patterson

"Had a wonderful experience here last week. I had the most delicious pork belly on a bed of bok choy and mashed kumara and I will 100% be back again...."

Hannah Lightfoot

"Friendly staff. Food was good but not great. Excellent wine selection at reasonable prices but be aware they see you a bottle and then charge $10..."

Mark Barlow

"Outstanding little woodfire pizza and wine restaurant. Pretty much the pictures tell you the wine list is extensive and the pizzas are exquisite...."

Vic Huynh

"I love this place!! Wood fire pizza, other meals are fantastic and seafood is so fresh. Staff is also friendly! I highly recommend this..."

Sungeun Kim

"Been here multiple times and the food is always divine. The pork belly is particularly good, best in Auckland!..."

Sophia Ralph

"Wonderful atmosphere. Buki really looks after you. His wine knowledge is second to none. Enjoyable selection of Pinot noirs and other nz wines...."

Brly Can

"Great little pizza place and an awesome assortment of wines. Little bit different from your typical restaurant but it works so well. Amazing service...."

Ali Alsaffaf

"Amazing food, great personal service and the idea of selecting your own wine from the wine rack is genius. Highly recommended if you’re visiting..."

Mike Critchley

"Love it. A great little find - this gem of a wine bar has great wood fired pizzas and some amazing mains. As well I dont live in this area or it..."

Helen Hendren

"Pizza was just delicious. Crumbed scallops were delicious. Service was good. World definitely go there again to try some of the other menu..."

Asha Patel

"A gem of a find on our trip to Auckland. Delicious wine and steak. Great service. We’ll be..."

Gareth

"Our favorite place on mission bay! Incredible wine, Buki is so nice and helpful and the food is great! The snapper ceviche and pizza is awesome...."

Haylee Caravalho

"Lovely place to have interesting wines and a tasty bite. Excellent..."

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