TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

House Of Chocolate Dessert Cafe & Cakery

86/100 (919 ratings)

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"Although not one of the best Hot chocolate places I have been to- but overall it was good and very..."

Frimz.r

"Okey, in overall a really nice place. But I think it’s quite dated. Either the menu or the design should be renewed. The waffles are amazing. The..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Felt like something sweet so I went over to House of Chocolate to get my fix 🤩 Ordered the Iced Chocolate and Caramel slice 🍫 The iced..."

YuYu

"If you are craving for chocolates then this place might fix it, just the name alone says a lot about this place. They serve desserts using finest..."

Ang Sarap

"These Bonbon chocolates were the highlight of my weekend feeds! These bonbons are small but powerful treats. The runny salted caramel literally melts..."

Pandadrools

"definitely an amazing place for dessert recommended highly good vast range of desserts to try and located in the heart of takapuna. follow their..."

Ricky Bhat

"My girlfriend took me here the other day. She had already tried most of their flavours and had masterfully crafted her own waffle combination that..."

Wilson Shum

"A nice dessert cafe. Ordered the hazelnut waffles, and the waffles were homemade, and ice cream was creamy. Hardly any hazelnuts were used in their..."

Imperius Malekith

"Food is delicious although pricey. Still our favourite place for a treat..."

Jesse Greenslade

"After dinner, we were craving dessert so we decided to check out the House of Chocolate. This indeed was probably the best dessert I have ever had...."

Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn

"A friend and I popped in to house of chocolate for some brunch and I do admit I enjoyed it but I found it overly sweet. I've been here a couple times..."

Karina

"They serve a really nice dessert, got to try their chocolate mousse, chocolate ball and their shake and they were so yummy! The mousse came with..."

MCP

"Love love love their almost everything I have tried. Sad point is that they have stopped making their famous fixx and fogg peanut butter shake which..."

Priyanka Silswal

"Absolutely packed on a Friday night (around 8.30pm) but we managed to get a table inside. The counter cakes and chocolates looked insanely..."

Riddhi

"One of the best places in Auckland to grab dessert. It is very popular, so if you’d like to go when it’s not too busy, it’s best to plan your..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"This is a great place to catch up with friends whilst having a sweet treat. It's always hard to decide what to order because everything in the..."

Jeannette Salim

"Cool dessert spot in Takapuna with an extensive menu and a cabinet filled with sweet treats. Take your sweet tooth and indulge. I had the s’mores..."

Steph Coulton

"Came here with my bf for our anniversary. It was a nice cute place to eat dessert with. The chocolate cake is one of my favorite here. The atmosphere..."

Minh Thu

"This is my go to when I am craving that late night dessert! I normally order their waffles until I have discovered this chocolate ball dish!..."

Trin

"If you are a chocolate lover, you will love the brownie ice cream sandwich. It was very rich and a little bit of a struggle to eat it all to be fair...."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"Super fast service, everything was excellent. We ordered black forest cheesecake, chocolate mouse and Belgium hot chocolate (dark). Nothing was too..."

Pritesh Mistry

"They have amazing desserts that really satisfies your sweet tooth. So far I have tasted the waffle and the eton mess during my previous visit and I..."

Asianfoodie

"Lovely little cafe in the heart of Takapuna! I always choose this place for our work cakes because the service is friendly, accommodating and their..."

Michelle S

"Nice place for date!! Ice Coffee and Belgian chocolate cake are my favorite~friendly staff and handmade chocolate are recommended for..."

Ling-Chen Fang

"I love this place and keep returning week after week, I always have their hot chocolate, they use Belgium chocolate, it’s the best hot chocolate..."

Michelle Ngatai

"I realised that I'm probably the only person ever to order a non-chocolate creaming soda at a place called House of Chocolate, but nevertheless it..."

Jay

"House Of Chocolate damn okay it's pulled through. Been here quite a few times for a dessert or coffee and always had good service and food. A couple..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"I ordered a Berry Smores Waffle. It was one of the best desserts I've had ever. Definitely see why this is the best cafe in Takapuna. You need to go..."

Ryan Binny

"Been here once and tried their Nacho Waffle which was delicious and something different. My friend ordered the Dulce De Leche Waffle and we loved the..."

💓 K

"Amazing desserts. A very delicious menu to suit a variety of tastes. With generous servings it's often hard to finish it. So go hungry!!The hot..."

Romana Petrie

"This place is frigging amazing!The cafe it self has a great atmosphere. The staff is super friendly and always helpful.Food is to..."

Mc Bee

"We had the hazelnut waffle with vanilla and dark chocolate ice cream. The waffles here are crunchy on the outside and light&fluffy in the inside 😊..."

Coogie

"Had a great time here with awesome waffles. Had so many varieties of waffles to choose from. They also have savory waffles too. All their chocolate..."

Coffee Macarons

"Our favourite desserts place. We were so glad when they opened in TK. We used to visit their original Birkdale branch. Everything is so deliciously..."

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"Super friendly staff, and absolutely delicious food. Great place for an after dinner coffee or a sweet and decadent dessert. Defiantly will..."

Ellen May

"Came here for a late night treat. Love the fact you can go out and have something slightly different and that the restaurant is still open..."

Mary Underwood

"One of my absolute favourite dessert spots! Their waffles are especially delish and a good size, so you don’t feel robbed of your money..."

Ilie

"I love chocolate and this place is very good and has super friendly service all the time! Love coming!! So super good if you’re a chocoholic like..."

Angel Meynell

"The cafe is in lovely in the heart of Takapuna. I had the open egg sandwich and would have preferred if the eggs were hard boiled but apart from that..."

Jaime McCallum

"Discovered this place by accident....and WOW....what a nice place to have a desert after dinner. Awesome waffles. It took me back a couple of years..."

Vanessa Basson

"Another place I love 💕 this place is always busy so you have to pick your time but the goodies are well worth the wait 😊 it is a great place to..."

Erin

"This is the perfect spot for dessert! Why have a dessert anywhere in takapuna, when you can walk 200 metres to this spot.They have a..."

Scott

"Amazing waffles every time I’ve been here, and their coffee is delicious too - the hazelnut latte especially. The staff is also friendly and the..."

Zain Bhally

"Have been here a few times to get dessert and it's always been delicious! Their hot chocolates are very good. They're always really busy so you have..."

Vicki Ko

"Straight to go here for desert ! Lots of choice sweet things that makes happy anyone~whenever i come to takapuna i never pass here.There..."

Julia

"Definitely my go-to spot when I’m craving dessert on the shore and I am pleased every time.On this particular day we got a slice of the..."

Vivian C

"I freaking love this place so much! Apart from it being a little pricey it’s so worth it. They have amazing chocolates, waffles and just..."

Emma Smith

"Love love love House of Choc as somewhere to head for a nice dessert after a dinner.Always get the same thing and go for my trusty hot..."

Laura Bartch

"Really hit my sweat tooth. Not many places in Auckland do decent waffles. They have both sweet and savoury. Would go again to try the rest of the..."

Andrew Baxendale

"Tried their chocolates before, but didn't know they've got cafes around Auckland. Now we know, so do you!Went to House of Chocolate with a..."

Jade Lim

"Had a waffle at House of Chocolate and it was so good and tasty and the cake there is also really good! It's nice and sweet but not too..."

Guitarmlf123

"I just had hot dark chocolate mocha today. It was great:) waffle is good here as well. I came after i visit Takapuna morning market:) great to come..."

Alice In New Zealand

"We just went for dessert. We were hoping to share something, but they are really designed for one person. The size was large enough, but presented in..."

Zesteeblue

"Sooo much chocolate but so good! Can highly recommend the chocolate ball but we were also really surprised by the waffles. Everything is so pretty..."

Auckland Foodie

"Came here for drinks and cake and was blown away by how tasty the Belgian chocolate and Oreo mini cake was. Will come again to try the waffles!..."

Vic

"Lemon Meringues and Naked Waffles are really delicious. Gelato was pretty standard. Hot chocolate was good. Saturday is a always busy. Good place to..."

"After dinner... After looking at multiple options decided to go House of Chocolate... Right choice...Tuesday night .. winters... 100 people......"

JPK

"On a cold winter day like today, to end my tasting day with lovely desserts is one of the best feeling!I came here when the shop was really busy..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Delicious. Love the carrot cake here. The desserts are quite small so we ended up with a selection to share. The selection is fantastic, often busy..."

Tony Ha - Personal Trainer/Foodie

"This is an awesome dessert cafe that offers great options for gluten and dairy free people. I never go to a cafe and expect to find anything that..."

Tia Lindbom

"We were looking for a really nice dessert place after a heavy brunch and found this gem in Zomato. Drove all the way to Takapuna from Botany and was..."

Oriental Doll

"It's a great place to go and get coffee and chocolates with friends. They have amazing chocolate and coffee, they have really good quality cakes as..."

Rudina

"Must-visit chocolate shop in Auckland. Located at Hurstmere Rd in Takapuna. Very nice area and ambiance. Busy most of the time. Staff were friendly..."

LilMSunshine

"These guys are amazing. Have been going here for just over two years. Waited long to review because I thought surely no place is 5/5 all the time. ..."

Marcell Martin

"Love love love. Awesome variety and vibe at this place. Shame it’s not open Monday’s but great selection to pick from. Everything I’ve..."

Riley

"I can honestly say that I have never really enjoyed any of their special waffles. Very pretty, but too heavy, sweet, and messy, with too much going..."

Kelly

"I’ve been here a few times now and liked every visit I’ve had. Had this pretty looking waffle for dessert last night. Staff are pretty..."

Erina Kudo

"Best waffles I've had in Auckland! Super crispy and I could smell the deliciousness radiating off of it as our friendly server brought our treats..."

Winnie Chauchau

"Nice and cosy place for a dessert. Looking for something sweet with waffle. Not really the type of waffle I particular like, but it was not too bad...."

Yujie

"Love coming here when I’m craving something sweet! Not too expensive and the food is amazing! Can’t believe I only found out about this place a..."

Sophie Bond

"Food was delicious and the atmosphere was very lively. They were super busy but we managed to get a seat ☺️ staff were all very friendly and our..."

Aimee

"This place is sooo busy even on a Tuesday night but now I can understand why... I ate sOo MUCH sUGAR AND LITERALLY FELL INTO A FOOD COMA aFTERWARDS..."

Inkles

"Absolutely love this place - it is now my favourite dessert place. I've come back here about 5 times. Everything I have ordered has been amazing...."

Shivarni

"The chocolate is amazing here I had the chocolate melting ball it was sooo good and also the hot chocolate is amazing as well tastes so nice . The..."

Aman

"Hugely recommend these guys for special events cakes. They were so accommodating, friendly, helpful and the price was fantastic. As for the cake -..."

Maureen Banks

"I'm not usually a sweet tooth, so when I wanna have a dessert I pick up the places very carefully. Been to the House of Chocolate more than..."

Diogo Reck

"Stumbled across here spontaneously after lunch on a warm Wednesday afternoon with my sister. Guilty of my 3rd cheat day in a row. After..."

Oksana Zhang

"I came there for the first time and as for the first impression, this place amazed me. Funky/ hipstery place with it's own magical atmosphere. ..."

Ģirts Betmanis

"If youre big on chocolate and dessert you will love this place! Went here for my pre-birthday celebrations lol celebrating the end of an era! Had..."

L K

"omg! it is my favourite place in takapuna♡♡♡♡♡ I am not a big fan of chocolate because I LOVE the chocolate here! it wont taste too sweet..."

Elaine Ng

"Have come here twice now for their ice cream and each time was great. Their ice cream is really nice and satisfying. I love their green tea ice cream..."

Emma

"This place offers a wide range of yummy treats. Tried their dulce de leche and Oreo and dark chocolate brownie and it was delightful. Great ambience..."

888bing888

"Came here after dinner for dessert and it was pretty good. Ambience is nice, funky/retro sort of decor going on. Service is ok, the staff are..."

Jeffie

"Just the right sweetness! This is how I would describe my experience with a slice of Peanut Butter Cheesecake at House of Chocolate in Takapuna...."

XED 🐘

"Firstly service was kinda average, there was a very long wait (probably because it was very very busy) and they ran out of an item on the menu that I..."

Chicken Wing

"The service was great and the place open, and well set out. We got the chocolate waffles and French toast. Also coffee. The best waffles and coffee..."

Maree Epskamp

"Love this place . If you have a sweet tooth and love chocolate this is definitely the place for you . They well satisfy your cravings :-) we loved..."

Fia Fetu

"Great atmosphere and great food. I have not tried the savoury range, but all of the sweet options are divine. I have had the waffles and brownies on..."

Brooke

"Great presentation and portion sizes, everything is good quality and served with care. Not a huge fan of sweet things but if you like dessert then it..."

Lo9ve3r 4s

"A sucker for dessert and I've now been here a couple of times. Good cozy environment. Friendly staff and solid menu. The Belgian Chocolate cake with..."

Abhi Bidani

"super yum! great atomsphere! got the chocolate ice cream waffle. the waffle is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the chocolate ice cream..."

Ying Miao

"Nice place for some pudding if in the area, I'm not a chocoholic but boring me had the chocolate mousse as I'm familiar with this, oh and the..."

Diner8Here

"Always the best place to go in Takapuna after a good feed. Great atmosphere and even better chocolate pudding! It has great texture and perfect..."

Jc

"Not gonna lie, this place is a bit on the higher end but it's in Takapuna so what did you expect?I've here on previous occasions and this place..."

Kaylene Jessin

"We ordered the highly recommended hot chocolate pudding and it definitely met our high expectations. The bourbon, butterscotch and pecan waffles were..."

Aditi Grover

"One of the well known cafes here in trendy Takapuna for of course all the chocolate lovers out there. And who doesn't like yummy treats once a..."

Jason Paul Garcia

"Beautiful atmosphere, loved the waffles. Great dessert, hot chocolate pudding is beautifully made. Waffles melt in your mouth. Good coffee. Friendly..."

Annabell

"We ordered their chocoholic waffles and it was divineee! Chocolates is our favourite sweets in the whole world and this cafe does chocolates justice...."

Blackpearl

"Super delicious and very good customer service, great for a birthday get together or a sweet treat. I came here with a group of friends and ordered..."

Jess

"I could almost live here... It's like my kind of heaven. Their waffles and shakes are to die for. Their presentation is just out of this world. I..."

Melanie Wang

"If you love chocolate and all things sweet then you will love this place ,the salted caramel ice cream was delicious and the chocolate fondue was..."

Heydi Knox

"The service is great, the food delicious and the decor homey. This is one of my favourite places to go for desserts on the shore as they open..."

Lambo

"My patner and I came for dessert after dinner. He had the hot chocolate pudding which he loved. I had the salted caramel waffles which was like a..."

Pooja Karan

"The have peanut butter flavoured stuff AND feijoa AAAND green tea. I've died and gone to heaven 😍 it was so hard for me to choose a dessert!..."

Tan.ned

"I go here way more than I should have but it's so convenient for me and it's the only dessert place I go to in the shore. Their hot chocolate is..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"The most luscious and rich mochacino on the planet. With thick dark belgian chocolate and deep roasted coffee that is round and full. So good it..."

Daniel Vasku

"Love to come here to catch up with friends when we're wanting a sweet treat. Will never pass up an opportunity to come here. I like to get the banana..."

Britley Bennett

"Yummy desserts!! Such a good range of delicious treats for everyone, raw vegan slices, waffles, cheesecakes and lots of different drinks...."

Geo.frank

"I went here with girlfriends and loved the place! The ambience was fun yet relaxing; a place perfect to chat with friends. Their food is a delight! I..."

Sooperlyn

"When I'm craving sweets this is the place i will be at!! It truly satisfy's my cravings :D they honestly have the best dessert in town! Great service..."

Sadaf S-IzZy

"Good ambience. Too pricey though. Mediocre taste. But good staff. This was the first dessert place I brought my friend to, who just landed to..."

Liksya

"My go-to DESSERT shop whenever I'm STRESSED in work or just want to hangout with friends. The ambiance is great and cozy. The staffs are friendly and..."

Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell

"This is a great place to go with friends for a chill out after dinner, or cozy up inside with a book chapter and take 10 to treat yourself. There is..."

Lisa McDonnell

"They have the best waffle in Auckland! Their interior and friendly staff makes you feel so comfortable just like at home. Definitely a great place to..."

BAbyWin

"The chocoholic waffles with ice cream (salted caramel and green tea scoop) were really good but the chocolate a little disappointing as it tasted..."

Caroline Barrett

"I always come here for the waffles, although a bit pricey for the amount, the taste is totally worth it! We had the blueberry mascarpone and berry..."

Jessica

"The most delicious desserts I've eaten, amazing quality and a large quantity too, I'm surprised they don't charge more! Staff are super friendly,..."

An Evil Stripper

"I strongly recommend the hot chocolate pudding. The balance of sweet and sour with the berry compote makes this a dessert that doesn't overwhelm your..."

Y Anne

"I thought they only did sweet foods and drinks... but they also have savoury dishes... i had their potato and d leek waffles...omg they were yummy!..."

Jesse Mok

"■ Cosy and welcoming■ Great range■ Fast serviceThe House of Chocolate has a really cute selection of desserts and drinks...."

FoodieOodie95

"I have had the PB Lovers waffle and the savory potato and leek waffle here - both delicious! Service is always friendly too. The chocolates are..."

Eve Espino

"I had an enjoyable time here. The ambience was great , perfect for a sunny day to enjoy waffles topped with tiramisu and dark chocolate ice cream...."

Lovely Maralit

"Heaven on earth for chocolate lovers. Open pretty late too which is good. Cool, quirky atmosphere and a great local business. Perfect date..."

Lucy Cronin

"I have been here a number of times now and I absolutely love it. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, the hours are amazing for that late night..."

Paige Travis

"Finally a place on the North Shore that is open late and does amazing desserts! If your ever craving for something sweet or the restaurant your at..."

Jessica

"Eaton mess and cookie sandwich tasted terrific. The Eaton mess was actually very refreshing even though it's extremely sweet. The cookie sandwich..."

Greg Brown

"Great choccie milkshake will have to come back for dessert one day soon! The atmosphere is cute and kitchy which is always lovely and a nice break..."

Aroha Kay

"Love places like this that offers a variety of desserts and pastries and open 'til late! We've tried Belgian chocolate cake, Hot pudding, a variety..."

Jovs

"So.... this place is fantastic. Came here last night for dessert. I chose the banana, macadamia and chocolate waffle and it was literally perfect,..."

Caitlin

"Have you ever been to a place that stays true to their name. I mean is Aucklands theme park Rainbow's End truely the representation to what the end..."

Denz

"When we went there for late dessert I was surprise that the place is still busy. I had the chocolate cake and my friend had carrot cake both are yum..."

Chay P Rosales

"Came by for dessert after dinner in Takapuna. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the chocolate and cake counter. The next is what looks..."

Benedict Uy

"This place is superb. Great atmosphere and service! Always packed! The desserts use great quality ingredients. The desserts are also not super sweet..."

Elle

"Been wanting to come here for the longest time and it definitely did not disappoint! We had the Belgian (Hot) Dark Chocolate and the Blueberry..."

Pavi

"House of chocolate was beautiful. The atmosphere was ambiant with some cool music. The service was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. I..."

Lisa Pearson

"Been here many times (and latenight close to closing times too) and all i wanted to say is the staffs are always friendly and they never try to..."

Casslyn Tee

"This place is FCUKING AMAZING!!!!! If I could, I'd come here everyday! 😍 found this place on Zomato and knew i had to check this place out...."

Queena

"Always come here for a really yummy peppermint hot chocolate (highly recommend) and Eton mess dessert it's so yum with ice cream, berries, whipped..."

Daly

"This place is amazing and a must when visiting Takapuna. Really well priced for the high quality. Recommend trying the chocolate brownie and..."

Ryan Hanna

"Apple pudding is AMAZING! But what a tiny little pudding on a giant wooden board. The other dessert was more or less just caramel icecream, not quite..."

Winnie Luo

"My girlfriend was really keen to visit the House of Chocolate Dessert Cafe, but we were a bit disappointed with our first experience.We..."

Frazer Noble

"Awesome place for all Chocoholics! Great Waffle Great Hot Chocolate Pudding!Those are what I have tried so far. Will try more..."

Kevin Harland

"We went on a Friday night and it was packed!Such a delicious looking menu.Got their Belgium dark hot chocolate and it was heavenly..."

Thegreeats

"The service and dessert here is amazing. So far I've had the banana split, peanut butter cheesecake and berry chocolate cheesecake. All delicious...."

Emma

"Came here for dessert after having dinner at Takapuna. It's down a short arcade off Hurstmere Road, so keep your eye out for the turn! They have a..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"We ordered the chocolate waffles they were very nice and for a good price. The shop was open till quite late and the menu has gluten free options..."

Rose

"I want to give a perfect score for their yummy chocolate cake, creamy ice cream, friendly staffs, and pretty interior. Definitely will come..."

Anastasia Kadir

"Came in tonight with a friend after having dinner in Takapuna. We just happened upon your amazing cafe by chance. Was thrilled to find a place for..."

Victoria Parr

"I have come here quite a few times and it is often a Sunday morning whine to the partner to come for brunch!! The staff are friendly and laidback,..."

BS

"Had the Chocoholic waffles and it was absolutely fantastic. You get a generous amount and the presentation is impeccable. Tasted phenomenal also, the..."

James Johnson

"Came here late Saturday night (open till 10 I think) defiantly recommend the hot chocolate pudding!! I had two!! With there very nice ORGANIC vanilla..."

Paris

"I LOVE this place! Not only their food are great but the service is always pleasant. I would definitely recommend their eton mess (but with vanilla..."

Sabrina Chae

"Such a big fan of their famous Waffles & Homemade Chocolate Moose! The tea selection is amazing, and the service made me feel super welcomed ! Love..."

Fern Christy

"One of the best chocolate place in our city.The hot chocolate is to die for.... love every of sip it... and always go back for..."

Arpita Mandal

"It is an amazing place with a warm and homey ambiance. I was so grumpy that day, and the place truly cheered me up. I had a nice mocha there. Very..."

Lily

"Came across this place in Takapuna down an arcade. Very quiet for a Friday night but that meant we were served pretty fast. The yummiest apple..."

Ben Paris

"We ordered Blueberry Mascarpone & Banana Chocolate waffles ...really yummies!! Generous portion and nice presentation, so it´s a good value for..."

Cécile Monnier

"Enjoyes this place, a little hidden but busy place. The waffle portions are decent, maybe a great idea to share. The service was timely and staff..."

Athena

"Food ordered:Hot Chocolate w/ Wild Peppermint Shot (x2)Assorted chocolates (x6)Bill: $21Big tummy: I caught up with a..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"This place is a hidden gem! One of the best gelato in Auckland! Neck and neck with giapo! Their chocolate caramel slice is really good! Everything is..."

Annie Bananie

"First things first. There was one time when I came here with my partner. The waitress seated us and said she would bring us menus. We sat there for..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Came here for a mean sweaty treaty hit from Nam!!! Got a tub of the Kohu Rd dark choc and cockies and cream ice cream meeeeeeeean! And some biscotti..."

Alwayseating

"Absolutely LOVE this gorgeous cafe! Been at least four times in the last month or two and haven't had a bad experience yet. The hot chocolate is..."

Kara

"Love their waffle selection! Nice place to go for dessert. Price $12+ reasonable. My only complaint really is their coffee - depends who makes it...."

Musings Of A Foodie

"Me and my friends went here today because we heard good reviews about it. We ordered hot chocolates and I would say it is to die for. It is thick,..."

Jeanelle Isidro

"Relaxing place, great ambience.Just went here awhile ago and ordered French toast waffle with hot chocolate.The hot chocolate..."

Miss Terry Foodie

"Very nice place that sells sweet treats. Plenty of seating available. Convenient location in Takapuna. The chocolate and strawberry ice cream was..."

Fanta

"Cute little place on the shore for the sweet tooth. I don't think there's any other dessert place like this on the shore so it's nice there's..."

Peifen Chua

"I sincerely recommend. I took the bagel with creamy mushrooms and bacon and a regular hot chocolate. It was so delicious. I am still dreaming about..."

Michael

"Great dessert place, certainly much needed in Takapuna area. Tried it the first time and we have been coming back every since. We recommended it to..."

X_x_i_x

"Got a box of chocolate from House of Chocolate. It was good but compared to some other stores, it seems to be ordinary. The shape and the taste were..."

Shirley Yu

"What a lovely little cafe! It has so much character, such lovely staff and incredible food! The atmosphere was perfect for a dessert cafe; calm and..."

Kirstin Lloyd

"Went here around Christmas time and the place looked soo nice. Well decorated and spacious. Lots of seating. I got one of their waffles and it was..."

Seth Blissworth Baguion

"The place is full of chocolate and cakes! The chocolates looked so delicate. We ordered a cake and a chocolate shake, they were tasty. The price is..."

Mong Na Boon

"I visited here with a friend while in NZ for work. We had dinner elsewhere and stopped here for a dessert treat. The selection was huge and difficult..."

Helen Di Domenico

"We had planned to come here for dessert once we knew we were having dinner in the area. The place was full when we got there but the tables outside..."

Benedict Uy

"Amazing design of chocolates and desserts, a nice cafe with wide selections for a sweet tooth. Great service from the staff..."

Faye O

"Highly recommend. Friendly staff and delicious desserts. The chocolate cake is moist and very tasty. My favourite bonbon flavours are the "passion &..."

Josiane Cruz

"Super packed place with a wait time of 30-40 minutes for the kitchen on Friday night. We decided to have the cabinet menu instead with coffee. Tasted..."

Shadiya Shaleen

"Delightful nicely presented desserts in North Shore area. The portions are huge. It is good to share one plate between two people otherwise it might..."

Lucie Z

"Amazing place for any sweet lovers. The chocolate ball was the highlight however, we would recommend sharing one as even as a chocoholic I had to..."

Alex Work Email

"Awesome waffles and beverage. Friendly staff and a romantic atmosphere at dinner with dim lighting. Perfect for a date night. Highly recommend their..."

JS KWUN

"Came here twice and will definitely come back again in the future! Just an absolute delicious treat for afternoon tea time. Or really anytime...."

Claudia Vaya

"Got various delicious desserts and All highly recommend. Think would be easier to eat if bananas were peeled though in the Banana split. Overall..."

B Kwon

"Very nice place to go for a dessert in Takapuna. Good tea selection, delicious waffles. Apple pie and chocolate mousse are amazing..."

Kate

"Came here yesterday. Had a dark chocolate mocha, flat white and a slice of mocha cheesecake. The dark chocolate mocha was the best mocha I have ever..."

Wilson Shum

"The place you cannot help yourself. The ice cream have 10 plus flavor. Each one is fabulous the biggest problem is hard to pick the one you want. ..."

紐西蘭吃喝玩樂 Vincent in New Zealand

"Pretty good desserts from kitchen. Cabinet desserts and cakes are okay but not that great. Good place for dessert in Takapuna for a date with outdoor..."

Kasun Ranga

"Our go to for this place is the Bourbon Butterscotch Pecan on Waffle. Great taste and worth the money. Highly recommend this place if you love..."

Kevan Ng

"Amazing banoffeee - just the perfect amount of sweetness. The poached Fejoa and Apple waffle is a very interesting dessert combo - for the not so..."

Ghaayathri Pudukotta

"A nice dessert cafe. Ordered the hazelnut waffles, and the waffles were homemade, and ice cream was creamy. Hardly any hazelnuts were used in their..."

Lili Mann

Aubergine

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"Highly recommend this place, we often visit on a Sunday and take advantage of their $20 lunch special. Awesome staff and the food is always great,..."

Allan Turner

"Had dinner here last night was awesome staff were very friendly and service was great food was awesome all round great place would definitely go..."

Jahmez Wallace

"The food was amazing and the service was great, i went with my family and we were all happy with the food and the service, the portions are big and..."

Selma Altahan

"We had a table of 18 last night for my 29th and every person loved their meal the lamb shanks literally fell of the bone they were so succulent this..."

Amber Purvis

"Come for lunch for the first time today, amazing service! All the staff were sooo nice! Food was amazing, couldn't fault this restaurant at all!..."

Kim Butler

"Had dinner a couple weeks ago, staff were super nice and food was Devine,..."

Dominique Tuck

"Good ambience ,excellent service and food was well presented value for money,very friendly staff,� will come back again for..."

Sohan Joshi

"Delicious food and amazing service, Friendly and helpful staff $35 menu was great..."

Sharon Bachir-Brahmi

"Awesome meal deals . Great food nice wine and lovely staff . Will be..."

Andrew Shone

"Been my favorite restaurant for years now. Disappointed because no duck this time (first time ever) still rate it as a 5 due to service and food and..."

Rosemarie Muller

"We arrived at lunch time without a booking but that was not a problem. The friendly staff set us up at a table for 5 people and delivered chilled..."

Elise Hansen

"AAA+++ Quality healthy food highly recommend to all great value for..."

Jason Yang

"A group of us senior citizens were looking for somewhere for a lunchtime get together which featured a few choices and was within our..."

Peter Saunders

"Sehr sehr leckeres Fleisch. Super freundlicher Service. 5..."

Doreen Heuer

"Lovely meals, huge serving sizes and brilliant value. Staff are really lovely and attentive. Will be..."

Amy Watts

"I had dinner here with a girlfriend, I order the pan fried tarakihi fish and she got the beef eye fillet. We also shared the house falafel. The food..."

Sophie Wang

"This was our first visit after quarantine and we couldn’t wait to come back! As always, the food was great, and we felt very comfortable with the..."

Tanya Anderson

"Came here with my wife and 3 children, food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. The modern decor is lovely and the whole family loved the..."

Carter Lawson

"Came here with my wife and children, the lamb shoulder and fish dishes were amazing! There was a pleasant ambience and lovely decor! We had a great..."

Andre Milham

"Had a lovely lunch on Monday afternoon, the filo was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely be coming back..."

Korbyn Lyndell

"Had dinner with my family. Menu is perfect, something for everyone. Service was awesome with great food💯 and lovely decor.....Surely..."

Sumit Rawat

"Had an enjoyable lunch experience with great service and delicious food. Highly recommended if you're looking for fine dining lunch at under..."

Erin Reed

"On a Friday afternoon for lunch, 3 of us came to this place. Instantly liked the atmosphere n relaxed surrounding. Prompt n friendly service. We all..."

Feel Food

"We were absolutely delighted when I came here and loved the new menu. My fiancé and I came for the night out, and I must say the food was superb. We..."

Gerald Green

"We came here with a First Table reservation for three people.We got the Calamari Entree, Arancini di Riso, and a Knafeh dessert to share. I..."

Vivian C

"Good food! great, friendly and accommodating staff!!Chose aubergine for a reward dinner for my team and the set menu was an Awesome group..."

Jamie Craig

"Excellent food, excellent service, excellent prices! Really enjoyed our dinner at Aubergine. My 3-course dinner for $39 was superb. Our server was..."

Lala

"Friendly staff, great atmosphere and comfy seating with the option of sitting inside or out. The garlic bread and chicken filo were great. Just a..."

Foodie

"The set menu Aubergine offers is great value for money. It’s not just great for value. The dishes are delicious with generous portion size. Great..."

Brian Foose

"We have been planning to dine in here for quite some time now, but its old looking facade gives us a signal that it might not be a good idea to give..."

Ang Sarap

"Why I didn’t take photos I don’t know. Sorry everyone.We went for a work lunch and not only did every single person enjoy their meal,..."

TKL

"Amazing food easy access and all on one level so good for my grandmother who was on a walker , amazing food good selection definitely would recommend..."

Vida

"Came here to try out their lunch menu. At $20 for an decent sized entree and a main is great value for money. The food was delicious and people..."

JKG

"The new renovated look at Aubergine is amazing! It looks so much more welcoming and not to mention has great lighting for photos now! The lunch..."

Louise

"Dined at Aubergine restaurant following their building make-over upgrade. We had the three course dinner and found the service and the food..."

John V Proffitt

"To start things off your greeted by the loveliest person ever, we were escorted to our seats, (tucked away in the corner) - creates the perfect..."

Hassan Qaiser

"Invited for dinner with friends and they simply rave about Aubergine.Very cold night in Takapuna so was excited when we finally got seated..."

Warren

"I went there on Saturday afternoon and the place wasn't busy at all, which made our experience perfect. Waitress were were welcoming, helpful and..."

Ģirts Betmanis

"We went on a Friday night - seating is arranged so that even though it was a popular crowded night you don't feel overwhelmed. Id definitely..."

Miss HVC

"Service: Wait times are really long (about 1h 15 mins for mains) when coming during peak times, however early evening is much more quiet so wait..."

Imperius Malekith

"Took my sister here for a birthday lunch and not disappointed! Very impressed with the friendly service and the quality food for a very decent price...."

Marlanda Mar

"Really enjoyed the food here on Saturday night. Can highly recommend the fried calamari entrée and lamb shanks main. The cheesecake tasted like it'd..."

Monique Bahizi

"◾Great Service◾Consistant food◾Perfect spot for lunchEvery time we had a work lunch this is the spot we go to.The..."

Scott

"Thank you guys! We had a great meal on a Wednesday night. I can highly recommend the Tuna. We had several bottles of wine and were the last patrons..."

Ronel Kapp

"My go to restaurant if i am craving for European fare in a casual dining atmosphere. Portion sizes are big and food always taste so fresh and good. I..."

Jovs

"Pretty good! Kinda pricey though unless you go for lunch cz they have the specials :) recommend for a nice day usually quiet during day time. Odd...."

Tan.ned

"Went here on one of their deals - great to say that this did not compromise anything at all such as service or food quality like it does when most..."

Shayleen Narayan

"Came to this place for Valentines Day. Totally worth the price, even gave a tip! Amazing food, great atmosphere, friendly and attentive customer..."

Debbie Gibson

"Last night was the farewell dinner for a good friend and we got invited, wife and two boys. The place was packed and we were expecting a so..."

Eric Mendez

"Good service and good quality food with big portion sizes. A reasonably priced menu with plenty of selections to choose from. Enjoy a casual..."

Nick The Greek

"The last time l went to Aubergine was to celebrate my birthday. Outside big table was fair enough for a group of people. The reason for me to chose..."

Angela King

"Nice place with friendly staff. It's not the best food but it is the best prices. Pick from beer or wine to accompany your starter and then main for..."

Greg Brown

"Had meal on Tuesday night here, good food and nice fish .. Staff are very friendly and price also very reasonable thanks guys.....will come..."

Grahamn545

"garlic bread needs vast improvement, main course was better just insufficient amount and lastly the coffee severed was hot yet the service poor as..."

Garry Stewart

"Lovely place indeed. I went there several times. The steak is amazing. Also the lamb. The menu has a wide variety, and the prices are fair. It's a..."

Lily

"Everything is ok expect food takes ages to reach the table. A big improvement needed in timing of delivery!!! Customer service and food tasted..."

V'nal Kumar

"I have been to this place for lunch on my birthday. They have a good deal of $20 lunch that includes soup (pumpkin) which is quite good , main course..."

Shalini Yadav

"Always reliable, good tasty food and not pretentious. Popular with the older set.Best in summer at the outdoor tables.Had lunch..."

Kiwi888

"Absolutely enjoyed lunch at Aubrrgine. My first time to this lovely restaurant. The staff are warm, friendly and very efficient on a busy..."

Kim M

"Went here tonight for dinner. Service was amazing, the place was empty tonight so got a nice seat straight away. Staff were awesome and the chefs..."

Tonez

"The food is really good value for money. The $35 dinner set menu provides enough choice for everyone to get something they like. The steak and creme..."

Ridad

"We went here last year. We sometimes go for dinner. We take our dog. The food was delicious. The staff are friendly. The place is clean and..."

Ann Williams

"Came here to eat their $20 lunch special. Fantastic quality for $20, getting a starter, main and a drink. Food was very good, and staff were friendly..."

The Anti-Man

"The salmon and avocado salad is never a disappointment here. The salmon was cooked just right and the salad didn't have too much dressing that..."

Lmrliu74

"We came here for lunch on Sunday as they had a special on, being $20 each for a starter, main and a glass of wine (could be replaced by coffee, tea,..."

Sam Papworth

"Went for dinner with the bfLovely staff, I think the lady whose always there is the manager /owner but she us lovely ! Sometimes it was a bit..."

Thegreeats

"Wonderful service and food. Went there for lunch today for a birthday. Such good value and healthy choices of food too. The maitre d. brought..."

Ros Benton

"Choosing from the $20 lunch menu myself and three friends had a wonderful experience on the 2nd January. The staff were polite, attentive and very..."

Foodie Nom Noms

"Walking around Takapuna and decided to have dinner at Aubergine. It was quite busy with a corporate xmas dinner going on. The lady who served us was..."

Joanne Chiang

"Another great meal tonight one of Takapuna's stars it has stood the test of time, never fails to please, food, service and atmosphere is great, as..."

Bill Smale

"Went there and had a two course lunch with some friends. Lovely seating outside, semi-covered. Included a nice glass of wine with the $20 lunch...."

Vixmeister

"We came to Aubergine for a friends birthday dinner! After going to Jump in the day, we were looking for somewhere close. Aubergine had like a $45 set..."

Sheena

"My family doesn't really celebrate xmas so I booked a table at Aubergine because mum didn't feel like cooking. The place was very packed and even..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"I've been going to this restaurant occasionally for about a decade now. Great food, friendly staff (including friendly management/owner!) And..."

Imogen Trupinic

"I came here with a group of friends and was the only vegan. We mentioned to the staff about this and they were incredibly understanding and gave the..."

Veganista

"We always love to try different restaurant in New Zealand cause we are food lover. Today we choose Aubergine just depend on the feeling that we want..."

Rachel Cullen

"I love Aubergine its quality food at reasonable prices. The restaurent is usually packed and the service is exceptional. I Ordered the braised lamb..."

Ru Nyan

"Partner had the Lamb Kofta and I had the Venison, would be a struggle to improve anything on either meal. Service had been great, friendly..."

Ayden Barnett

"Loved the food and the atmosphere. I had the Fish Sauté and the flavour was really nice and lite. My companions had the Scotch Fillet and the..."

Corina Elama

"I had lunch special with my husband. This is 3rd time visit for us. We both order soup, Open Stake sandwich and flat white after meal. The warm soup..."

Tania

"My partner and I love dining at Aubergine. The staff are very friendly and the food is consistently good. The entrees could be a little bit bigger..."

Maddie

"Aubergine is always a fail-safe choice for a good dinner on the shore. Their dinner specials are good value for money, with plenty of choices. The..."

Kat M

"We went here for Lunch a few months back and would love to come back here again. Staff was attentive and all smile, that's already a tick in my book!..."

Miss Terry Foodie

"My boyfriend and I love this restaurant! Have been around 5 times and we always get the $35 deal. The lamb dish and the duck are my favourites...."

Sophie Rivas Donald

"I took my girlfriend out to lunch on Saturday and we came to Aubergine by chance. We ordered the lunch special for $25, and had the soup of the day..."

Frazer Noble

"We drove to this place all the way from East Auckland and never regretted it. Arriving for dinner on a cold winter evening and stepping into this..."

Kershia

"Had a great family dinner here, meals were all delicious (great fresh tuna steaks - recommend the seafood dishes) and the staff showed superb..."

Matt L

"Not overly impressed with my experience at Aubergines. I ordered the eye fillet steak - medium- and it was more like well done, so I would order..."

Davo & Sarah

"A good all round experience for dinner at Aubergine, the chicken filo parcel was super creamy and the salad had a really nice dressing. The garlic..."

Davo Stockton

"I was just here for lunch to try out their $25 lunch special. For just $25, you can order an entree, a drink of your choice and a main dish...."

Sylvielle

"Great service and great food!! The sauces were a little intense but the steak was cooked to absolute perfection! The lamb shank meat was literally..."

Desiree Norman

"We had to have an early dinner prior to our citizenship ceremony. Normally they start dinner service at 5.30pm but were happy to accommodate us. Meal..."

Jane 'n Dave Harkin

"Aubergine has delicious food, excellent and fast customer service, and sensible prices. A must try dish is the chicken siciliana - it's..."

Tariq Rahman

"Absolutely amazing food. The last time I went I had the bred platter for starters and the duck confit as a main - the seasoning was great and the..."

Stephanie J

"Yesterday we finally went to the Aubergine for their famous $20 lunch deal (2 courses + wine/etc). The weather was pleasant so we sat outside and..."

Lochbuie

"Aubergine is one of my favourite restaurants over the shore. Amazing food considering you can get an entree main and dessert for 35 dollars...."

Hannah Short

"Love this place, food is always awesome, staff are lovely, atmosphere is great:)..."

Rebecca Gray

"Aubergine Restaurant has never let me down! Their food,service and ambience is always superb. Especially, their great deal where youcan get a three..."

Dany Malik

"Simply a great place to eat.If you want real food, cooked by real people. little snoot, fantastic smiles. EAT..."

Brendan Ginnever

"Really can't go wrong eating here. It's great ! Three courses for $35 and it's really nice.Also we like the fact that it's warm, has soft..."

David Swann

"Thank you for a relaxing and enjoyable evening.We wanted to go directly to management but alas no.We had a table booked for 6 under Naydene..."

Naydene Alexander

"Aubergine is Popular (with a capital P). This means that it is fairly hectic and a little noisey. We arrived on a busy Friday night without a..."

Peter Thompson

"Great food (especially the duck confit) and atmosphere. Service was great. The price was also good, for 35 per person you can get a 3 course..."

Jin Gao

"I hadn't been to Aubergines for a number of years.This is a restaurant that understands its customers completely.A well balanced menu and a..."

I LoveDiningOut

"This is my favourite restaurant in Auckland. Such great value and great food. I usually have eye fillet and the steaks are huge! I love the..."

Bren T

"The Aubergine is were I go for the greatest lunches on a budget. they have great set menu lunches that are so yummy. My favourite is soup of the day..."

Kelvin Hilton

"The food, though pricey, is consistently good. All four of us enjoyed our meals and left feeling full to the brim! If you can, I'd recommend asking..."

Amanda Pain

"Excellent Food - generous portions and delicious!!! Great atmosphere!! Friendly and helpful staff!!! Great value on special lunch and dinner..."

Anna-Maree

"I love Aubergine, the food is great and the service is fast and friendly. The snapper is so nice, and the creme brulee is to die for! I would..."

Samantha Spence

"Four of us ate with a great value coupon (3 course meal for $35) and thought the food was very good. My husband and I had the duck which was..."

Irene Hemmingsen

"I regularly eat at Aubergine in Takapuna and find it a good place to eat.I particularly enjoy the Chicken Filo and the Chicken salad is also..."

Simona Simons

"Six of us dined, entrees all served at the same time, hot n good. Mains were well presented, tasty. Duck very good, a signature dish. Would..."

Peter McMillan

"I have often enjoyed meals here. They do an amazing steak and tastey veges and deserts! A+++ would trade..."

Neka

"Great friendly service, good food at a very reasonable price, my wife and I eat here regularly and have been for a few years now, lots of of other..."

Dan Meadows

"Excellent food & friendly serviceHave used Aubergine many times & like to go back because of consistently high standard.The head chef seems..."

Allan Wendelborn

"Flavory food with great value for money. Will highly recommend it for those who love Euorpean and Meditrrenian food. A..."

Ammar Raffo

"Always exceptional. Never had as issue neither with food or service. last visit for me was last week. was very busy and served by a real waitress who..."

Joey Burjony

"I work around this area and go to Aubergine with my team quite often. They serve a pretty good lunch for $20 which includes soup or garlic bread AND..."

Dog Eats World

"My favourite restaurant in the shore. Been going there every month or two for over 5 years. Excellent service and fantastic food everytime. Highly..."

Khalid Ghanima

"Great value when dining on the $35 meal deal. The service is good with very kind waiters and waitresses who will go out of their way to assist you..."

Megan Fitzsimmons

"Went for the $35 Three Course Meal Special and it was a great deal for such a great meal and such great service. Will definitely go..."

James

"Just had a yummy meal at Aubergine and will be going there again. Good service as..."

Joanne Isia

"Food was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and service was great. Would 100%..."

Wannito tv Thai-kiwi

"Food: we had the lunch special: For starters, we had 1) baba ghanoush: good portion and taste. 2) Pumpkin soup: very small portion of watery soup..."

Yas_M

"Went for a group event for $30 set Lunch menu. Restaurant was very busy on Thursday noon. Food and service was good , atmosphere was superb. I..."

nilofer sumra

"First time I've ever been here. The food was amazing. First time that I've ordered a side salad and it was a decent salad with a variety of goodies..."

MJ Wads

"My recent outing at Aubergine was an absolute delight. This place has a fancy vibe with everything looking spick and span. But what truly stole my..."

Arwa Osman

"It was better than I've anticipated. The waitress immediately asked me if I wanted water, I said yes. Water was tap like I requested. After I..."

Ethan Johnson

"Wonderful and vibrant atmosphere, fantastic service, lovely staff and absolutely delicious food. The steaks were cooked to..."

Sally Mansoor

"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! The best food I've had at a restaurant for a very long time. Dinner, dessert and drinks were faultless. Staff were super..."

Jo Cull

"Had a nice dinner here and the service is really good and the excellent service. Thanks for making my dinner experience..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Food was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and service was great. Would 100%..."

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