CAPITOL
Warm, generous and where the ingredients can speak for themselves.
KOL
Glamour, glitz and fab food to fit any mood.
GPO
A Wellington fine-dining institution bounces back.
Terra Restaurant
Northland flavours shine on this slick and modern menu.
Kisa
Contemporary Turkish/ Middle Eastern cuisine is matched with avant garde décor.
Stanley Avenue Wine Bar & Bistro
Popular neighbourhood bar-bistro with irresistible style.
Movida Auckland
An iconic tapas bar meets a dining room with killer drinks and striking harbour views in the heart of the Auckland’s…
Depot Oyster Bar & Eatery
Super-casual, always delicious and where great food and good times go hand in hand.
Liberty
Logan Brown begets a free and easy little sister.
Margot
A modest backstreet bar delivers mightily on its food and drink.
Origine
French classics remastered to include well-considered Kiwi influences.
Waku Waku
Traditional Japanese cuisine takes on a new fashion in a stylish laneway.
Hopgood’s & Co
Elegant, approachable and a spectacular taste of Nelson.
Tokki
A next-level exploration of Korean food as you never knew it.
Cellar 495
Hastings. A global master of wine uncorks a fresh experience in Hastings.
Astoria
A Wellington institution is rebranded as an Italian espresso bar and eatery.
Poco Tapas & Wine
A gourmet geyser adding culinary cachet to Rotorua’s food scene.
Londo
Tiny bar, big flavours, natural wines and magical times.
Culprit
An inner-city gourmet hideout with a unique voice and a menu of epic proportions.
Chaat Street by Vaibhav Vishen
Street food – chaat – provides some of India’s most delicious fare, yet only now with the opening of Chaat Street is…
Concord
Classy old-world meets edgy new-Welly in a luxurious bistro setting.
Dosa Etc
Top-notch dosa and other south Indian delights.
Sri Pinang Malaysian Restaurant
An orchestration of Malaysian deliciousness conducted by one of the most passionate hosts in the country.
Gather & Roam
Taking café fare to a new level, the team at G&R is undoubtedly cooking up the best breakfasts and casual lunches on…
Spiga
Stunning, silky-smooth handmade pasta, authentic puffy pizzas and more, all delivered with punchy Italian flavours and…
Homeland
Quintessential Kiwi fare given world-class treatment.
The Dishery
Inspired by tastes of New York, Dubai and London, cemented in pure New Zealand flavour.
Besos Latinos
Auckland. Latino vibes with margaritas that rock.
Pasture
Auckland. Exciting, exquisite, extraordinary.
Koji
Wellington. Pan-Asian cuisine at its ideal best.
Alta
Auckland. Intimate dining that will surprise, intrigue and delight.
CIBO
Auckland. If you are looking for the whole package, delivered by an outstanding team with an outrageous sense of fun,…
Alma
Don’t be fooled by the stunning brick and tile work, which gives that first impression of a traditional Andalusian…
AUCKLAND, YOU’RE NEXT LEVEL
As we headed towards our print deadline, Auckland was still in level 4 lockdown and our hearts were breaking for our…
Miro
Christchurch. Excellent and appealing menu with creative twists on some of the classics, made with fine ingredients…
Mr Pickles Bar & Eatery
Hamilton. With both the food and the atmosphere being the antithesis of pretentious, Mr Pickles somehow defies…
Hali Bar & Bistro
Christchurch. Ocean-themed sophisticated bistro and bar serving delectable, sustainable seafood and exceptionally…
Gochu
Auckland. At Gochu you will taste more than just an introduction to the Korean classics. Expect the unexpected set…
Clarence Bistro
Tauranga. This is a kitchen clearly not afraid to mix it up, using their skills in baking, dry ageing and foraging to…
Phil’s Kitchen
Auckland. Nestled in the heart of the eclectic Kingsland dining precinct, the restaurant is about as far as you can get…
Cinderella
Wellington. Recently opened by Yu Group in the building that formerly housed The Bresolin, Cinderella offers…
Poivre & Sel
Napier. P&S creates classical French dishes in a humble cottage setting, in one of the so-called Six Sisters along…
The Lodge Bar
Auckland. The kitchen serves well-conceived dishes that range from some spectacular snacks through to an impressive…
Kingi
Auckland. This elegant city oasis literally sparkles, its stunning chandelier shimmering like the scales of the mighty…
Mr Morris
Auckland. This is a dining experience no serious gourmand should miss. Mr Morris more than meets expectations: it…
Cellar Door
Christchurch. Remarkable wine bar and tasting room boasting an impressively extensive wine list, located in the…
Amok
Wellington. Lively cross-cultural innovation from a trans-Tasman couple.
Duke of Wellington
Wellington. A renowned fine-dining chef adds a touch of refinement to gastropub fare.
Bar Yoku
A friendly and cosy urban izakaya serving Japanese food with a twist.
Mary’s
Havelock North. Gourmet food and wines from a high-end winery, served in a diner.