The Bistro

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

Hayes Common

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

Chim Choo Ree

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

Salty Pidgin

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

Pravda

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

WBC

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

Tinakori Bistro

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

CLOONEY

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

Amano

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

Azabu

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