Had lunch at Indochine yesterday - was quite excited because yet another Vietnamese restaurant has…read moreopened up in Auckland (yay), plus I was dying for some rice paper rolls (double yay)! Indochine is a newly opened Vietnamese tapas bar located down Fort Street (big plus for the shared space) and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, the latter making it a perfect spot for lunch in the sun! The layout of the place is quite modern, with wooden tables, hanging lights and best of all, the most stunning mural on the wall - my friend and I couldn't stop staring at it! The menu itself is small, offering only six dishes of rice paper rolls, beef pho and bahn mi. They serve Vietnamese coffee, two types of sodas and alcoholic drinks too. From the menu, we ordered two lots of the Goi Cuon $12 (5 pork and prawn rice paper rolls with lettuce and herbs) accompained by a dipping sauce and a small chicken salad. The rolls were nice, but not the best I have had in Auckland. Also, I couldn't taste any pork and there wasn't enough dipping sauce! As for the service, well it was pretty good considering how busy they were! Our waitress was friendly and we didn't have to wait long for our food. Overall, a good first lunch, and great for those working in the CBD! Next time I will definitely be trying the bahn mi!

Indochine is casual eatery in the centre of town offering Vietnamese tapas. I have mixed reviews…read moredue to... The interior of the eatery has a cold vibe. I think its due to the tall tables and the seats are awkward to pull out. I feel like the interior and the waiting staff don't follow the same theme to the food. The uniform for the staff was odd - maybe it was because Indochine is in the city? but petit girls in backless halter tops with short shorts. You feel uncomfortable for them. I just think its maybe an outfit you would expect at a bar where you're trying to make tips if you get what I mean. The food was really great. If you want something light and healthy this is place you want to visit. Oh btw we came for dinner - their lunch menu is slightly different. The prawn rice paper rolls says you get 5, however don't be fooled - they aren't 5 normal full size rice paper rolls, although they pack a heap of flavour and were freshly made. We found the tofu rice paper rolls were disappointing because the tofu was hardly visible which meant you could hardly taste it was there. The charcoal beef steak wasn't what I expected - presented in a lettuce wrap but it was a good surprise. The mango brings a a vibrant flavour to the dish. If you want something with a bit of a punch order the squid. Probably a little spicier than it implies on the menu but if you like chilli like myself you won't be bothered. What I liked most is that the say what they actually are and thats tapas - Theres no trying to make portions or anything like some tapas restaurants. I would recommend ordering at least 4 dishes between the two of you if you want to be full. This is a place I would recommend to try, just dont take into account the odd waitresses attire. Rating Food: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Value for Money: Good 42 Fort Street, Auckland Central Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-Late

We visited this winery as part of a wine tour. It was beautiful. The owners clearly have a passion…read morefor Spain and have brought a piece of the country to New Zealand. The glass house provided beautiful scenes of the rows of grapes and the colorful mosaics. The tasting was well done. Our wines were poured and waiting for us. The wine came with a small bite to eat as a way of experiencing both their delicious food and flavorful wines together. We tried two whites and three reds, including a sweet port style. Our wine guide was well versed in the history of the place as well as the nuances of each wine. The Miro was my fav. Great stop.

Absolutely YES!! Yes I will return. My taxi driver highly recommended this place & we were so happy…read moreshe did !! Everything about it was 10 stars. From the staff, the food, the drinks, the ambiance. I'll post a few pictures so you can see for yourself. A place I would Definitely go back to !

We have our book club here every month . Such incredible good service and hospitality…read more Great menu and excellent cocktails .scallops perfectly cooked. Hadn't been for a while before joining and was like coming home.

I first tried Tasca at the end of last year when we had a staff function. We tried most of the…read moretapas (my favourite being the patatas bravas) and had a buffet set up complete with paellas, salads and Turkish Pide bread. It was a great night - the restaurant had a lovely ambience, the service was good and most importantly, the food was delicious!!! So delicious that I really wanted to come back and try their lunch menu. When a recent Grabone deal popped up, it was the perfect opportunity! I booked a table for two ahead of time and I'm so glad I did! We arrived at 1pm on a beautiful sunny Saturday and the place was absolutely packed! Our table was right by the huge windows that open out onto Nuffield Street. They have ample seating, with a great indoor/outdoor flow and it definitely felt like we were in a European city - such a cool vibe! We ordered a Mojito ($14.50), the Mussels ($18.50) and the Moorish Eggs with Turkish Pide Bread ($17.50). The mojito was very refreshing on the hot summers day and instead of being overly sweet, it was minty and had a good amount of lime in it. My Mum had the mussels and she thoroughly enjoyed them - the flavours were a perfect balance of garlic, chilli and lemon. The Moorish eggs were delicious as well. After seeing many Instagram photos of the Moorish eggs, I just knew I had to order them! At $17.50, one would think it is too steep, but it was actually very filling! The dish consists of 3 eggs and 6 meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, plus Turkish Pide bread on the side. It was very yummy and it would make a great comfort meal in the winter! The service was friendly and we didn't have to wait long for our food. Highly recommend Tasca - it's a great place for all occasions whether it be a function, a birthday, a date night or best of all, a lazy Sunday afternoon!

Absolutely wonderful. First dinner in Auckland and it was a winner. Our server was Valentine...she…read morewas excellent. We ordered way too much food...it just looked so good. We ordered: Wood Fired King Prawn. The King Prawn arrived and it was beautiful and very large. It was served with a black peppered pancetta and a gremolata sauce of which both enhanced the grilled prawn. Not a drop was left. Mamma D's East Coast Beef Meatballs. They were big and filling. Some of the best meatballs served in restaurant. I thought they were packed a little tight. I loosely form mine when tends to ensure tenderness. The sauce was perfect and they went well the side dishes. Cacio & Pepe was served and it was the prettiest we had ever seen and probably the best we have ever had. Put it right up there with those served in Roma. Polenta - another winner and beautiful. It also went well with the meatballs. Creamy and delicious just wish we could have eaten the whole dish or had a kitchen where we were staying...that good. Baduzzi was hopping the night we were there. So glad that we had reservations...highly recommend booking.

Great service wonderful food. Staff is on top of everything and super helpful Portions are…read moreperfect. Five stars all the way

Tapas sounded good so we checked it out and ended up getting the lamb with roasted veggies a cheese…read moreplate and some wine. All were delicious and the service was excellent. Spoke to the owners for an hour or so while we ate - one from Christchurch and the other is from Madrid. Super nice people. Everything was excellent and authentic Spanish - the cheese, olives (free), wine and bread. It's in the alley with seating outside. People from the neighborhood stopped by just to hang out. Very cool spot.

The reviews I read were right. The food and drinks were delicious at Madriz. The Sangria was a fun,…read morerefreshing choice and we enjoyed everything we ordered. The tapas plates were so nicely seasoned, perfectly cooked and fun to share. The charcuterie plate was decadent with melt in your mouth Iberico ham. The little alley the restaurant is located in makes you feel like your in a small cafe in a European location and makes for fun people watching.

You ask the locals what their poshest dining experience has been, and many of them will recommend…read moreThe Windross. It's like stepping into Anne of Green Gables, or some similar tale of an old-fashioned heroine. It has beautiful wooden floor boards and an air of elegance to it. It helps that this is right next to the beach, adding a sort of extra flare to it. The food, is of course, so delectably yummy. Not many places serve veal, but there you have it at the Windross. Also, it is an Italian menu, so be prepared for a lovely pasta and olive overload.

The chicken mango at Windross should not be missed if you're having a meal here. The first time I…read moretried this was on the deck with the best view of Cockle Bay, when the weather was just right and the sun wasn't far from setting. While it was a beautiful night, my fondest memories were of the chicken mango. It was basically a dish with everything I love thrown in there; chicken, mango, camembert, potatoes and vegetables- it even made me dislike chardonnay a little less. And they did it so well; it was one of my favourite mains of the season. Windross, for me, is fancy and feel-good. It has all the ingredients of a fine dining institute but the locals and the staff are so friendly, calm and have great banter. This is one of the things that makes this place such a great experience for everyone.

Great italian eatery in Auckland CBD - amazing setting, great drinks and the bruschetta's are just…read moredelicious. Service is great and prices are more than reasonable. We will return soon!

I was in the city on a mission to have a lunch date with my partner, and we decided on the Italian…read moreflavour of Bruschetteria, which was nicely situated at the front of the Elliot stables. If you're after a slice of Italy, this is 100% the right place to be seated. They have a Fantastic menu with over 15 selections of Bruschette. My pick of the day was Dal Fiume- Marscopone Cheese, Herbs, Salmon, Capers, Cracked Pepper and Olive Oil. Was sensational, and a pleasure to eat- just delicious. I was served my Bruchette so fast, that I was sure, they had mixed up someone else's order, but no, it was a quiet day, and the staff were in top form, as I am sure they always are. Coffee was Italian roasted and just smooth and silky. Service was friendly and fast, and the setting sophisticated and stylish. I really enjoyed my lunch date and will return to sample the crostini and ensalada's.

Love this place. Working in Penrose we head over to the Ellerslie location any chance we can and…read moreseveral orders of the chicken is always on the cards! We love the Mexican beers (nice & light when you have to get back to the office) or the cold brew coffee which makes the afternoon at work fly by. Love the slightly fusion flavours in the specials and the awesome vegetarian options for those who are that way inclined. The decor is AWESOME, the service unfussy and friendly and it's not too hard on the pocket. It's not the most authentic Mexican food you'll find, but that's the half the fun. Good for kids and great for groups - we're counting down to the next work occasion so we can have some more of the chicken! They also have locations in Britomart, Ponsonby, Takapuna and Hamilton.

It was my first time in here, there were quite a few dishes to choose from. We ended up having…read moreSpice Duck Leg, Eggplant, Xocolate Mole Beef, Soft Shell Tacos, and Mexico Fried Chicken. We were all suitable full afterwards, It's not the cheapest food joint in town, but it's worth the extra cost, especially the "Mexico Fried Chicken"