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