TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

The Gables Osteria & Enoteca

85/100 (1749 ratings)

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Contemporary

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Seafood

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Serves Alcohol

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Full Bar

Free Wifi

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"We had the most wonderful 3 course meal last night for our wedding anniversary. Service was faultless and the food was world class. Would recommend..."

Lyn Bilkey

"Over from the Sunshine coast in Qld and have just eaten at the Gables- one word- Incredible. Excellent service, beautiful atmosphere, incredible view..."

Lani Maclachlan

"Great food and great service As well as a great wine selection It was the perfect place to celebrate a mile stone..."

Allan Carr

"Beautiful architecture, view to die for, food amazing .....service perfect. What more can I add.....go there, just go there and eat, you won't be..."

Suzannah Bolsius

"We had fish and chips for lunch, very well presented and very tasty, staff were friendly and attentive. We thought it reasonably priced for both..."

Annie Higgins

"Last night's dinner was lovely, no booking but we were given a table at 8.30pm , service was great with a smile and food knowledge, food was fresh..."

Simon Barnaby

"Perfect sirloin steak meal with delicious chunky chips, salad & condiments all seasoned tp perfection..."

Angie Lakau

"We were there yesterday and Today. We had 4 different Main courses and each of them was excellent. �Service was Friendly and we enjoyed it. Thanks..."

Andrea Kraft

"Amazing roasted salad, was delicious and paired with the mulled wine, made for a happy diner on a winter day. Was a fantastic choice for lunch with..."

3l1zbailey

"Set in a historic building on Russell's waterfront the restaurant exudes a special charm from the moment you walk in.The staff was lovely..."

Elisa Maria Torres

"Without a doubt the culinary pick of the Bay of Islands. I ordered the lamb which was exquisitely cooked. All the servings were generous and..."

Food Tester Number 6

"I visited the Gables in mid-November with my girlfriend and a friend visiting from the Netherlands. We had been thoroughly impressed the year before..."

Tom

"What a fabulous evening dining at The Gables. We were seated overlooking the beautiful Russell waterfront and were well looked after by the friendly..."

Thomas Loosley

"What an amazing setting, beautiful view of the bay, oldest building in Russell. Relaxed atmosphere and owner and staff really friendly and made the..."

Sue Van Delden

"I visited Russell last November with 3 other friends, I live in Spain, two from UK and the other from Holland. We had a great night, the restaurant..."

Donna Jones

"Missing this amazing restaurant very much. We ate there 2 of our 4 nights in Russell and it was outstanding both times. The local Chardonnay..."

Jacob Thompson

"I loved everything about this charming old restaurant. Right on the Russell waterfront with stunning seaviews -our window table was perfect. ..."

Sussex Artist

"I had an excellent dinner recently at the Gables, overlooking the water and beautiful sunset. This restaurant is housed in an historic building full..."

Jenny

"Our favourite Russell restaurant has reinvented itself as an Italian. Food was pretty good but not outstanding. Service was friendly if a bit..."

Lydia Aydon

"Such a lovely restaurant! We were here on our last visit a few years ago and it was again excellent. You can either sit outside or inside, I would..."

Bettina Melendez

"Booked in for a quick lunch with my partner, on arrival we were asked to wait at the bar for a bit while our table was prepared, and for this we were..."

Nyarlathotep

"We thoroughly enjoyed dinner here. Delicious food-fish stands out, it is fully cooked blue nose, duck and pickled appetizers. The service is very..."

Jordan Gilby

"Enjoyed the food , the wine menu they give to dinners does not match the one on the website. Wait staff a bit disorganised, kept delivery wrong food..."

Brendan Dryden

"Had dinner here last night the waiter is very friendly and welcoming. The fire was going and gave off great warmth. This is the oldest restaurant in..."

Rebecca KEENAN

"We shared a bunch of the small plates which were all delicious! The negroni was A++ and a the kaffir lime margie was the perfect dessert. Service was..."

Rachel Wakefield

"Thoroughly enjoyed the meal here. The service is really friendly. If you look for that old fashion kiwi service with big smiles and always seem to..."

ERIK LEE

"Dinner at the Gables Osteria & Enoteca on the waterfront in Russell, marked the end of five wonderful days visiting Northland. A lemongrass Margarita..."

Mary

"A lovely place for a romantic dinner, highly recommended the food we tried but suggest you order off the menu and don't have the "tasting menu"..."

Tatia Adams

"It's been a number of years since we ate at Gables for a variety of reasons, and we were really delighted with our meal. The steak tatar (italian..."

Jane Hindle

"Most standout meal we have had in some time. All facets of the evening were exceptional: the food, the wine, the ambience, service and the view. An..."

Derek Beavis

"Food was fantastic. Great to sit outside and right on the water Even when the power went out for this side of the peninsula they came out with..."

Damon Pillinger

"Love the new fit-out and Italian cuisine offering! A great place to spend some good time with friends and quality food &..."

Will Pickering

"Amazing service. Amazing & well presented food. Terrific location. Allie was friendly & efficient. Seemed a nice vibe amongst the staff. Had grilled..."

Jill Shaw

"The new menu, food, everything absolutely superb. A taste sensation. The platter was magnificent. The carne cruddo belissimo! The gnocchi to die for...."

Sue Fitzmaurice

"Don't walk past this place if you fancy a really great meal in a romantic setting. The exterior can lead you into thinking that this is a place..."

Sarah L

"We had a very enjoyable dinner, the Restaurant was fairly busy but we weren’t left waiting. The staff are very attentive. Thank..."

Jillian Hornell

"Good food and nice..."

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