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AUCKLAND. Many a summer afternoon has been lazed away on the terrace at Euro, its absolute waterfront location – just a…

AUCKLAND. For a fresh pasta hit and some delectable smaller dishes you’ll be hard pressed to find anything better at…

AUCKLAND. A staple of the Auckland waterfront dining scene, glamourous Harbourside occupies a privileged position on…

AUCKLAND. ‘The Fed’ is Al Brown’s take on an old-school New York-Jewish delicatessan. What does that mean?

AUCKLAND. Head Chef Emile Bennington, makes food that is delectably accessible with enough of a twist to keep things…

AUCKLAND. Ortolana is a restful eddy alongside the frantic flow of commuters and shoppers coursing through the…

AUCKLAND. Many restaurants talk the talk about ethical food production and sustainable practices but Tom Hishon…

AUCKLAND. Ponsonby Road Bistro ticks a good many boxes. It’s a sophisticated dining experience that manages to retain…

AUCKLAND. You won’t get fresher pasta than this, made right in front of you while you check out the menu and consider a…

AUCKLAND. Sister of the famous Satya restaurant, this bigger, bolder Satya Chai Lounge on K’ Road is hard to find, with…

AUCKLAND. Where’s your top spot at Prego – at the bar, by the roaring fire, in the courtyard? At this Auckland…

AUCKLAND. Boasting an enviable location looking out over Viaduct Harbour, Soul Bar & Bistro has been part of Auckland’s…

AUCKLAND. Des Harris is one of those chefs who has the uncommon knack of being able to combine creativity with…

Waiheke Island. Tucked in among the vines of the Onetangi Valley, this rustic shed is an integral part of a working…

AUCKLAND. Restaurants at top-of-the-tower tourist sights rarely excite, but thankfully The Sugar Club wows for so much…

Taupo. Make a beeline for this small restaurant sitting comfortably in the heart of the central shopping centre.

HAMILTON. Hayes Common displays all the best attributes of an owner-operated restaurant, with superb attention to…

HAMILTON. Chim Choo Ree has been a popular Hamilton eatery for a while, with many customers returning time and…

WELLINGTON. Occupying a beautiful spot on a north-facing slope in Brooklyn, Salty Pidgin straddles the line between…

WELLINGTON. Flavourful cafe favourites during the day segue into classic steakhouse fare in the evening.

WELLINGTON. The industrial bones of this former boot factory show through in the high stud and floor-to-ceiling windows…

WELLINGTON. A typical French-inspired bistro traditional in every respect, but hey, what’s wrong with that?

AUCKLAND. Clooney has always been an elegant and atmospheric venue, particularly for special occasion dining.

AUCKLAND. Marble countertops and huge swags of dried flowers bring luxe in spades to this stripped-down warehouse…

AUCKLAND. At buzzy, sophisticated Azabu the Japanese-Peruvian (Nikkei) food is inspired and beautifully executed, with…

AUCKLAND. Antoines represents the very best of a distant era where formality is the norm, waiters wear ties and aprons…

Canterbury. Leave behind the unassuming upper Cranford Street strip mall, and sidle through the bistro and bar to reach…

North Otago. As it’s surrounded by water on three sides, fishing boats berth alongside Fleurs Place and carry the catch…

Canterbury. Climb the stairs (yes, there are 27 of them) to this popular, bustling space. Arched windows, white-tiled…

Velvet-upholstered armchairs, quirky, meat cleaver door handles, lush wallpaper and lots of fireplaces – great for an…

Head chef Mario Rodrigues delivers a modern French affair at Bistro Gentil.

North Otago. Standing alone in the countryside just south of the Waitaki River, Riverstone Kitchen is definitely a…

Order the ‘Just Feed Me’ option for the whole table and you’ll sample three Italian-inspired smaller dishes, a main,…

Consistently busy, consistently fresh, Queenstown’s Fishbone has been a constant for years in a fast-changing region.……

Dunedin. With four-, eight- or twelve-course degustation to choose from, there’s an array of clever concepts here and…

WELLINGTON. It’s no wonder that Ortega is busy most nights; the food is excellent without being too fancy, the drinks…

WELLINGTON. With fairy lights sparkling, Greek lettering on the whitewashed wall and a jovial atmosphere, Oikos…

WELLINGTON. Loretta, born from the partnership that brought Floriditas to Wellington, is now fully under the management…

WELLINGTON. Two brightly painted, original workers’ cottages – tucked away around the corner from the roar of Cuba…

WELLINGTON. You wouldn’t expect a converted carpark hidden down a lane to be sleek and welcoming but, hot damn, they’ve…

The pared-back black-and-white restaurant exterior doesn’t begin to hint at the warmth of the welcome inside this…

Good things emerge from Social Kitchen’s mibrasa charcoal oven: think Brazilian skirt steak, Spanish sausage, 12-hour…

Wairarapa. Under the new guardianship of Adam and Nicola Newell this iconic restaurant and pub has had a spruce up,…

Wairarapa. With Elly Ansell out front looking after diners and husband Paul in the kitchen, this Martinborough bistro…

HAWKE'S BAY. So many chefs chant the fresh, locally sourced produce mantra, but Stephen Tindall (pictured) and Leyton…

HAWKE'S BAY. An avenue of fig trees leads to the charming Black Barn Bistro, a picturesque venue gazing out over the…

AUCKLAND. There's something really pleasant happening high above Auckland. The Sugar Club, Skycity’s showcase for Kiwi…

Wanaka. Down a lane behind the post office, up the stairs between two bars, through a heavy drawn curtain to an…

AUCKLAND. It's just a well that Hugo’s Bistro is open for all-day dining as the chairs here are so soft to sink into…