Restaurant Reviews
Dariush Lolaiy and Rebecca Smidt of Cazador's new all day dining spot is easy to love.
Read moreJo Burzynska visits a new Christchurch spot with unbeatable wine, cider and pizza.
Read moreMore than just a face lift, Nick Aubrey tells Jo Elwin why it was time for a makeover.
Read moreFind it on Dominion Rd where Omni used to be.
Read moreThis peaceful and attentive dining room serves up simple yet sublime sushi.
Read moreLocated on the 21st floor, this is one of the city’s most exciting new spots.
Read moreThe Commercial Bay spot serves power snacks, parmigiana and unmissable charred chicken.
Read moreAt the Eden Terrace restaurant you’ll find sublime sushi, yakitori and much more.
Read moreIf you don’t want to spend Easter in the kitchen these restaurants are ready to serve you.
Read moreIts business plan is based around fried and roast chicken.
Read moreIt’s the right kind of neighbourhood spot — suburban but sophisticated, classy but casual.
Read moreThe food is exceptional, without exception.
Read more‘I’ll be very interested to see how this one goes.’
Read moreThe Chinese eatery is the latest in a flurry of fusion concepts opening around the city.
Read moreIn Village Green, this restaurant cuts a neat figure with its sashimi counter.
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The long-reigning Ōrākei bistro has a solid spring menu, but it could use a little polish.
Victoria Park Market’s South American-inspired beacon has never been better.
Arrive by car or boat to this historic tavern, where an ambitious menu comes with a view.
Think a three-course set menu of beautiful cooking, and you’re welcome to bring a bottle.
But on service, there’s a bit of work to do.