The meals are superb but the added touches make a night at one of Auckland's best restaurants truly special.

From the decor to the meal presentation and wait service, a Parnell restaurant has much to applaud.

The fare at Kazuya doesn't come cheap. But you get what you pay for and I don't begrudge a cent.

Here are four cafes which not only provide treats for your tastebuds, but, are a feast for your eyes too.

We came here because as the brunch review 1st XV’s resident rugbyhead, I was deemed appropriate for an eatery parked opposite Eden Park.

One of Auckland's finest dining establishments proves yet again why it deserves its world class reputation.

Delight was short-lived when the menu's lean offerings were matched by the service.

Sri Mahkota occupies the premises that were for years home to Gina's. The open kitchen has been walled off, though I'm not sure the place is better for it.

Tastebuds go on a journey at this suburban eatery, discovering fresh dishes packed full of flavour and spice.

We came here because we'd heard the food and the service were fantastic, so we wanted to see if it was worth adding to our list of local favourites

Until two years ago, French restaurants were hard to find in Auckland. Now, pleasingly, I can think of 10 in the city and inner suburbs.

On a cold and blustery Tuesday evening, the Deep Creek Brewing Company (or Deep Creek Brews and Eats, as the sign reads) was doing a brisk trade.

A banquet of Thai dishes keeps a big group more than happy in Parnell.

We came here because its previous incarnation as restaurant Collins House was a fine one, and we like keeping an eye on what’s new in our neighbouring Greenhithe village.

In the car on the way back to town, I asked the others how they'd star-rate the meal we'd just had and why.