Start planning your best-ever New Zealand culinary adventures and visit any one of our Cuisine Destinations for a deliciously good time. Our Cuisine Good Food Guide assessors have done the work for you so that you can explore and understand the unique flavours of Aotearoa.
Look for our Cuisine Destination category icons for a taste of what to expect.
A Cuisine Special Destination
The Cuisine Special Destination recognises terrific establishments, with friendly teams and talented chefs that are serving high-quality food.
A Cuisine Cool Destination
Interesting sips and luscious bites served within a casual, cool vibe
A Cuisine Hotel Destination
Restaurants situated within hotels that are well worth your visit.
A Cuisine Global Destination
Global tastes from casual to high-end, at the top of their game
A Cuisine Favourite Destination
Favourites that we return to again and again, friendly, comfortable and delicious
A Cuisine Winery Destination
Winery restaurants that pay special attention to delivering a great menu alongside their unique wine selections.
NORTHLAND
Te Tai Tokerau
Photo: Duke of Marlborough Hotel
AUCKLAND
Tāmaki Makaurau
Photo: Omni
WAIKATO
WAIKATO
Photo: Mr Pickles
BAY OF PLENTY
Te Moana a Toi
Photo: Alma Eatery
GISBORNE
Tairāwhiti
Photo: Gisborne Vineyard
HAWKE'S BAY
Te Matau-a-Māui
Photo: Marys
TARANAKI
Photo: The Ōkato Trencherman Chop House
RUAPEHU
Photo: The Chef’s Table at Blue Duck Station
MANAWATŪ
Photo: Amayjen
WAIRARAPA
WAIRARAPA
Photo: Moy Hall
WELLINGTON
Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Photo: Chaat Street
NELSON / TASMAN
Whakatū / Te Tai-o-Aorere
Photo: Boat Shed Cafe
MARLBOROUGH
Te Tauihu-o-te-waka
Te Tauihu-o-te-waka
Photo: Frank’s Oyster Bar And Eatery
WEST COAST
Te Tai Poutini
Te Tai Poutini
Photo: Whitebaiting
CHRISTCHURCH / CANTERBURY
Ōtautahi / Waitaha
Photo: Bar Yoku
DUNEDIN / OTAGO
Ōtepoti / Ōtākou
Photo: Prohibition Smokehouse
CENTRAL OTAGO
Maniototo
Photo: Bistro Gentil
QUEENSTOWN
Tahuna
Photo: The Bath House
SOUTHLAND
Murihiku
Photo: Lake Te Anau