Fiordland & Southland
Pretty ceramics, a warm terracotta colour scheme and a European soundtrack establish Suzie's Iberian tone. The wine list is Kiwi-dominated with a few…
Must-see restaurants in New Zealand
Auckland
Easily reached by bus from midtown Auckland, this brick-lined laneway off Takapuna's main shopping street features cool eateries serving up everything…
Christchurch & Canterbury
The town centre's best cafe serves up big breakfasts including waffles with bacon and maple syrup, and Middle Eastern-inspired shakshuka baked eggs. For…
Waiheke Island
Poderi Crisci has quickly gained a sterling reputation for its food, particularly its legendary four-hour lunches on Sundays ($70 per person). Italian…
Coromandel Peninsula
In a historic cottage 2km from central Tairua, the TBC combines a rustic Kiwiana vibe with a focus on sustainable produce and ingredients from the…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Located upstairs in the Onerahi Yacht Club, around 10km from central Whangārei, TopSail serves superlative French-style bistro classics and lots of fresh…
Taupo
Forgive the corny phrases on the wall ('espresso yourself', 'stay grounded', etc.), Body Fuel delivers something for everyone. From raw breakfast salads…
Christchurch
Expanding into the central city from its farmers market and Sumner Beach roots, Utopia's thoroughly modern take on icy treats includes interesting…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Excellent coffee, counter food, cosmopolitan brunches and lunches, and a kitchen store all feature at this sunny spot. Try the hearty farmers' breakfast…
Auckland
Specialising in the sort of Mughlai cuisine you'd find on the streets of Hyderabad, Paradise serves a delicious array of curry and biryani dishes from…
Wellington
'European soul food' is their slogan, but it's the best of British that dominates here, including Red Leicester scones, Welsh rarebit, kedgeree, fish…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Pan-Asian flavours with a strong Japanese influence are the focus at Super, with the fun ambience further enhanced by bright and colourful anime…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
In a heritage former post office, the stylish and elegant yet informal and approachable Alpino cucina e vino is one of the best restaurants in the Waikato…
Taupo
Championing NZ artisan producers and importing specialities from abroad, this grocery on the town fringe is a fruitful stop for those looking to stock up…
Rotorua
This superfriendly cafe is away from the hubbub, with awesome lake views. All-day breakfasts are headlined by a 'mumble jumble' of roast kumara (sweet…
Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter
Good Luck Coconut's blending of Pacific and Asian design and flavours really suits the overall vibe of the city, especially when combined with briny…
Coromandel Peninsula
The Beach Hotel's interesting menu includes spiced beans and chorizo with poached eggs for brunch and a terrific fish burger with hand-cut chips for…
Parnell & Newmarket
There's definitely no shortage of places to buy sushi around Auckland, but &Sushi definitely stands out from the competition with innovative and artfully…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Free-range this and organic that punctuate the menu at this cool slice of culinary style that looks like it’s dropped in from Auckland or Melbourne…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
Wind back the years with a dainty selection of sandwiches, scones and other sweet treats with high tea in the Chateau's elegant lounge. Ask for a spot by…
Napier
This stylish new bar and eatery below Criterion Art Deco Backpackers does easy-going bar food (burgers, pastas, beef short ribs and a mean crispy pork…
Coromandel Peninsula
With courtyard seating for summer brunches and a burnished-copper bar for later in the night, Manaia is the most cosmopolitan spot on the Tairua strip…
Queenstown
This swish lakefront restaurant is one of the flag-bearers of Queenstown high-end dining. Despite that, it doesn't come across as sniffy, especially at…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
One of the excellent cafes and restaurants in revitalised St Kevin's Arcade, Bestie is a perfect refuelling stop after trawling the arty and vintage shops…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Everything on the menu is prepared raw and uncooked, but is still tasty and healthy. Tuck into dishes studded with acai berries, chia seeds and organic…
Rotorua
Chiselled into the corner of a supermarket across the highway from Skyline Rotorua, Tea & Happiness has just three tables but 100% devotion to plant-based…
Rotorua
The love child of Venezuelan-born owner Sarah, this Latin American cantina, adorned with sombreros, guitars and salt-and-pepper shakers made from Corona…
Wellington
Wellington has a bunch of great Malaysian diners, but Little Penang, in a resolutely scrappy area near the bottom of Cuba St, steals the show with its…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Formerly the National Hotel, this heritage space is now one of the Waikato's best restaurants. Sit outside for a leisurely lunch of confit duck leg or…
Auckland
Head along Tamaki Dr to this classy eatery with harbour views. No bookings are taken, but the switched-on crew soon find space for diners. Look forward to…
Coromandel Peninsula
This charming wooden church is Hahei’s swankiest eatery. A concise seasonal menu of European-influenced mains could include slow-roasted beef cheeks with…
Auckland
Of Auckland's bustling night markets, held in a different suburban car park each night of the week, the Henderson market is the most convenient for…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This motel complex offers comfortable chalets overlooking bird-filled gardens (doubles $140 to $160), but it's the up-and-coming culinary hub that's the…
Coromandel Peninsula
The closest Whangamatā comes to fine dining is this stylish and compact space just back from the town's main street. Mediterranean and Asian starters like…
Coromandel Peninsula
This cool cafe-bar sits among fields 3km south of town. Mussels are served with Thai- and Mediterranean-tinged sauces or grilled on the half-shell. In…
Coromandel Peninsula
Easily reached on the short harbour crossing linking Whitianga to Ferry Landing, Cooked is a colourful homage to Mexican street food. There's an authentic…
Wellington
Shepherd your dining companions up the pink-and-purple steps into Shepherd for on-trend fusion cuisine – just three entrées, three mains and three…
Coromandel Peninsula
Stylish and spacious, this cafe definitely channels the cosmopolitan vibe of a certain Australian city. Shared tables promote a convivial ambience, and…
Taupo
Two brothers from Auckland set up this popular burger joint in an old fish and chipper, and it seems they've got the formula just right (selling out isn't…
Christchurch & Canterbury
The glacial waters of this floating fish farm, 3km from Twizel, produce mighty delicious fish, available to buy as fresh whole fillets and smoked portions…
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