Christchurch
Run by students of Indian spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy, this colourful vegetarian eatery serves a range of cuisines, from tasty curries and dosas to…
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Wellington
This compact space is reassuringly dominated by an open kitchen from which authentic Japanese dishes such as super-fresh sashimi, homemade kumiage tofu,…
Taupo
Amid the faux-Tudor style of what was formerly an English pub, Rose on Roberts surprises with a menu offering innovative spins on hearty classics, and a…
Christchurch
Spicing up Victoria St's burgeoning dining scene, this cheap and cheeky Mexican joint dishes up inauthentic but tasty tacos, fried chicken and hand-hacked…
Christchurch
It's third time lucky for this Christchurch institution, which reopened in this industrial-style warehouse on the CBD outskirts in 2013, after its…
Christchurch & Canterbury
A favourite with locals, this well-run cafe serves up classic brunch faves and good coffee in the mornings, while come evening you'll find tasty curries,…
Wellington
Pomodoro's Massimo Tolve is so serious about his wood-fired pizza he's a member of the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, founded to protect and…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
Warm up with a pizza or generous risotto in this contemporary Italian restaurant with rustic touches (wooden chairs, open fireplaces, old photos and the…
Waiheke Island
The Oyster Inn is a popular destination for Auckland's smart set. They're attracted by the excellent seafood-skewed bistro menu, oysters and champagne,…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
All-day Onyx occupies a lofty space, with onyx-black furnishings and warm-toned timber floors. Wood-fired pizzas are the mainstay, plus salads, tortillas,…
Rotorua
Owned by a friendly southern Indian family from Kerala, this riot of yellow and lime-green decor also serves up authentic dishes from Sri Lanka. Try the…
Wanaka
The combination of authentic curry, crispy garlic naan and cold beer is a great way to recharge after a day's snowboarding or tramping. Beyond the spot-on…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Tucked away in an odd block of shops down the hill from Ponsonby Rd, Nishiki serves up a tasty array of dishes to a largely Japanese clientele. A picture…
Wellington
Let it all hang out after midnight at this devilishly good late opener. Munch on some cheesy lasagne, sticky date pudding, brownies or spinach-and-basil…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A day started at an Orca window seat looking over the water with eggs Benedict and a coffee is a day well launched. Come back in the evening to combine…
The West Coast
Net yourself some excellent fish and chips (try the turbot, blue cod or fried oysters), then scoff them down the road at Sunset Point for an extra…
Wellington
Keen to try some Māori kai (food)? This fun, open-walled cafe is in a top spot by the harbour, fronted by sunny beanbag-strewn lawns. The kai mightn't be…
Christchurch
Himalayas' minimalist dining room showcases lots of North Indian and Punjabi favourites, including vegetarian options like creamy dal makhani (lentils…
Wanaka
Fancy burgers (spiced pulled pork, high-country salmon, porterhouse steak) are the mainstay of this white-tiled takeaway bar, but it also does fish and…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Specialising in delicious tandoori dishes and lamb curries, this top-flight Indian eatery has a wide-ranging menu with plenty of vegetarian selections and…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Nectar offers the winning combination of friendly staff, organic milk and coffee, and generous servings from a menu full of Northland produce with paleo,…
Taupo
Eschewing the staid, traditional curry house vibe in favour of varied – if not clashing – floral feature walls and pearly high-back leather chairs, this…
Wellington
Unexpected little Jano crops up on a bleak, windy stretch of Willis St – a small, yellow 1880s cottage with a herb garden out the front and buckets of…
Dunedin & Otago
This popular little cafe near the Victorian quarter roasts its own coffee in-house – it's a good spot to stock up on freshly ground beans for your own…
Christchurch
This deli-cafe is popular for its takeaway bocadillos (toasted wraps filled with a huge selection of Middle Eastern– and African-inspired fillings, sauces…
Rotorua
With paw prints across the walls and ceiling, this casual and colourful cafe is the most child-friendly cafe in town. During the day it dishes up burgers,…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Good coffee, artisan icy treats, organic soft drinks and kombucha (fermented sweet tea), and homestyle baking – all served from a funky red shipping…
Dunedin & Otago
Known to locals as the steampunk cafe, this rusty iron-clad eatery on the waterfront serves crowd-pleasers such as fish and chips, corn fritters, and…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
With a cherry-red espresso machine working overtime, barn-like Red Cherry offers coffee roasted on site, delicious counter food and impressive cooked…
The West Coast
The pub and dining room beneath Blackball's mischievously named hotel turns out Cornish pasties, bangers and mash, and light meals for lunch, and a…
Coromandel Peninsula
The quaint Colville General Store sells just about everything from organic food to petrol (warning: this is your last option for either). The adjacent…
Coromandel Peninsula
The Waikino terminus of the Goldfields Railway has a friendly cafe with good burgers and counter food. Bikes can be hired here for $55 if you’re keen to…
Parnell & Newmarket
Polished concrete floors, beer-crate tables and colourful oversized lampshades set the scene. There are plenty of enticing cooked items on the menu, but…
Wellington
You can often find a seat at this pretty little two-storey cafe when the rest of Cuba St is full to capacity. There's a vaguely French feel to the decor,…
Dunedin
Cute and cosy, with a huge array of small dishes on which to graze, Yuki is a lovely spot for supper or a relaxed, drawn-out Japanese meal. Make a night…
Dunedin
Well positioned for the post-beer crowd, Velvet Burger has gourmet offerings that are an excellent alcohol sop, especially the mammoth Goneburger (beef,…
Rotorua
On the main road heading north, this award-winning bakery has a stellar reputation for turning out some of NZ's best meat pies. Great-value savoury treats…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Held in the library hall, this is a good place to stock up on organic produce (including wine and olive oil), peruse local crafts and fill up on food…
The West Coast
Pull over at the Pukeko Store for cheese scones, good coffee, muffins and pies. Friendly service, cupboard essentials on sale, and a tempting cabinet of…
Dunedin
The decor looks high-end Asian, but the prices are more moderate than you'd expect. Try the combination spring rolls and a bottle of Vietnamese beer to…
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