Restaurant Reviews

Plus, did we get the Top 60 Auckland restaurants right? Some readers weigh in.
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What can you expect from the 'new' fine diner, Sidart?
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In Taranaki, Jesse Mulligan meets lively locals and a host of excellent casual eateries.
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For a do not disturb dinner in Commercial Bay, book Kome.
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Dariush Lolaiy and Rebecca Smidt of Cazador's new all day dining spot is easy to love.
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Jo Burzynska visits a new Christchurch spot with unbeatable wine, cider and pizza.
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More than just a face lift, Nick Aubrey tells Jo Elwin why it was time for a makeover.
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Find it on Dominion Rd where Omni used to be.
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This peaceful and attentive dining room serves up simple yet sublime sushi.
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Located on the 21st floor, this is one of the city’s most exciting new spots.
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The Commercial Bay spot serves power snacks, parmigiana and unmissable charred chicken.
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At the Eden Terrace restaurant you’ll find sublime sushi, yakitori and much more.
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If you don’t want to spend Easter in the kitchen these restaurants are ready to serve you.
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Its business plan is based around fried and roast chicken.
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It’s the right kind of neighbourhood spot — suburban but sophisticated, classy but casual.
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The food is exceptional, without exception.

‘I’ll be very interested to see how this one goes.’

In Village Green, this restaurant cuts a neat figure with its sashimi counter.

Viva’s dining-out editor reflects on 25 years of eating across the city.

The staff radiate at least as much warmth as the restaurant’s bucket of glowing coals.

The long-reigning Ōrākei bistro has a solid spring menu, but it could use a little polish.