There are plenty of romantic dining spots in Auckland from waterfront locations to tucked away streets and island location with sweeping views of the Auckland skyline. We've picked out our pick of the best romantic restaurants in the 'City of Sails'.
Esther brings the authentic tastes of the Mediterranean’s sun-soaked shores to QT Auckland, situated by the marina at the Viaduct Harbour. Renowned head chef Sean Connolly uses home-grown ingredients to share flavours that transcend Sicily to Southern France and lure you towards the magnificence of Morocco. The open country-style kitchen sets the scene for a homely welcome to Esther’s ... Read More
Feriza’s Kitchen Bar and Gozleme is the culmination of brother and sister team Alex and Feriza Isik's 20 plus years of creating Ottoman dishes together, with the aim to take the cuisine to a new level. The emphasis is on shared dining, and a continuation of the cuisines of Turkey, Greece and culinary tradition from across the empire's, well known for its ‘mezze’ and sharing cult... Read More
Award-winning bar/ bistro in the heart of Viaduct Harbour, overlooking the water. Variety of menus to cater for all tastes, including vegetarian. Cuisine is modern Australian, seafood a speciality. It's always humming here, and it's a place people like to stay for hours, so it's worth booking in advance to make sure you get in. There are set menus, a la carte and vegetarian menus, a... Read More
With tiles from Sicily and a stained glass window from the south of France, Baduzzi is as much as feast for the eyes as for the taste buds. Baduzzi has made its name as a meatball restaurant and they figure heavily on the menu in different styles and recipes, but there is a range of other Italian inspired dishes including rabbit ravioli and fish stew and tiramisu. Children are welcome and... Read More
One of Auckland's most famous vineyards, it's not just wine-tasting you'll get here, but a full fine-dining a la carte restaurant, and a winery tour. Serious wine buffs will love it. Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant is a living, breathing example of how, with a lot of love and oodles of belief, anyone can live their dream. Bought by Nick and Robyn Jones (with absolutely no experience in the i... Read More
The Sugar Club, sits majestically 53 floors above Auckland City and is the jewel in the crown at the top of the Sky Tower. With a Chef's menu that champions seasonality, combining the best in local sustainably sourced produce with the boldest flavours from around the world. The kitchen focuses on flavours and texture, whilst the dining room and bar are an experiential destination with breath... Read More
The Oyster Inn is an an award-winning beachside bistro with three gorgeous guest rooms on stunning Waiheke Island. The Inn’s perfectly located in the heart of Oneroa village, with gorgeous views across the bay. Whether you are settling in for a weekend lunch with friends, a night away, or simply a crisp glass of wine at the bar, there is a spot for you. Since opening, the resta... Read More
Never was a dining room more aptly-named... Sails Restaurant sits right on the edge of Auckland's Westhaven Marina - in fact, you can probably get a good look at what you'll be soon be feasting on... Whether you're a visitor working your way leisurely around Auckland's myriad of top eateries, or a business person anxious to impress that million-dollar client you've been grooming for months, a m... Read More
As the name suggests Oyster&Chop focuses on the best oysters and steak in Auckland. Combining fresh local produce and a wide ranging drinks menu with stunning harbour views. Oyster&Chop offers diners a chance to sample dozens of different oysters, fresh seafood, red meat and chicken. With more than 10 types of oysters on the menu each day prepared in seven different ways alo... Read More
SPQR Cafe and Bar is located in the popular dining suburb of Ponsonby, with a menu that offers good value Italian food. Along with Italian favourites of pizza and pasta, SPQR Cafe and Bar offers a decent selection of pizza, prime beef and seafood. Other main dishes include Veal Scallopine Marsala, Duck Confit and Free Range Harmony Pork Belly Confit. A selection of set menus are available fo... Read More
Located in the heart of Parnell, Gerome is influenced by the Greek way of cooking, the changing seasons and the abundance of New Zealand produce. Meat, fish and seafood are cooked on the chargrill and wood-fire then paired with the best Aegean cheeses, herbs and flavours. Gerome is a gorgeous Greek dining experience in the heart of Parnell’s strip of boutiques and restaurants.&n... Read More
Situated in the Auckland suburb of Parnell in the picturesque Parnell Village, Non Solo Pizza offers a warm welcome and an authentic Italian menu. Diners can eat inside, or enjoy an alfresco meal in the restaurant's courtyard with its beautiful mosaic walls. With its marble fireplace stacked with firewood, displays of preserved vegetables, pizza oven and the smell of fresh bread, Non Solo... Read More
Cibo is a proud purveyor of tried-and-tested dishes on St. Georges Bay Road, Auckland. Quality definitely ousts quantity here though, with the menu offering just a handful of meticulously crafted meat, seafood and vegetarian meals, ranging from the classic South Island fish of the day, to the more experimental liquorice-flavoured venison cuts and beetroot carpaccio salads. There's also an... Read More
Bivacco, Bar & Griglia. This bold restaurant serves simple, unfussy, Italian food created from locally sourced ingredients. It's a place for slow lunches, memorable dinners, after work drinks and weekend feasts, located in the jewel of Auckland’s Harbour. Eat well, drink well live well.... Read More