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The best new restaurants in Auckland

Start with Matchbox, Agnès and Gui. Here are all 10, with why each one is worth it.

10 places · Updated October 25, 2026

Matchbox
Matchbox · Photo: Matchbox
  1. MatchboxMatchbox

    Auckland's Best New Restaurant Openings Of 2026 | URBAN LIST AUCKLAND

  2. AgnèsAgnès

    Auckland's Best New Restaurant Openings Of 2026 | URBAN LIST AUCKLAND

  3. Gui

    Auckland's Best New Restaurant Openings Of 2026 | URBAN LIST AUCKLAND

  4. Bria

    Auckland's Best New Restaurant Openings Of 2026 | URBAN LIST AUCKLAND

  5. Aarth

    Auckland's Best New Restaurant Openings Of 2026 | URBAN LIST AUCKLAND

  6. Den Ramen Bar

    Auckland's Best New Restaurant Openings Of 2026 | URBAN LIST AUCKLAND

  7. Hapunan

    Auckland's Best New Restaurant Openings Of 2026 | URBAN LIST AUCKLAND

  8. Little ShunDe

    Auckland's Best New Restaurant Openings Of 2026 | URBAN LIST AUCKLAND

  9. La Buvette by Bare Winenatural wine bar

    Food-serving wine bar. Natural wine bar with small plates, known for its relaxed, convivial feel and well-chosen bottle list.

  10. Mulleti – Nonna’s Kitchen & SpritzItalian

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