Auckland: what to eat and where

The city's signature dishes and the best places for each.

12 places in Auckland · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: sanford.co.nz

1. 1

   Rosie

   Cafe · Parnell

   Order: Flat white (Allpress)

   82 Gladstone Road, Parnell · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Metita

   Modern Pacific · SkyCity, CBD

   Order: 5-day dry-aged scotch steak with palusami purée

   The Grand by SkyCity, 90 Federal Street · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Mr Hao

   Chinese · Balmoral

   Order: All-you-can-eat dumplings

   365 Dominion Road · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Onslow

   Modern New Zealand · CBD

   Order: Bluff oysters while in season

   Also on the list: Romantic dinners in Auckland.

   Princes Street, 1010 Auckland · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Sidart

   Modern · Ponsonby

   Order: Seasonal fish curry

   283 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Bambina

   European bistro · Ponsonby

   Order: Flat white (Allpress)

   268 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Billy Pot

   Wynyard Quarter (Auckland Fish Market)

   Order: Fresh oysters, mussel hotpot, chowder

   22 Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Quarter · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   FishSmith

   Fish and chips · Herne Bay

   Order: Fish of the day with potato fritters

   200 Jervois Road, Herne Bay · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Mr Morris

   Wine bar · CBD

   Order: Chicken skin, kitchen counter seating

   Corner Galway and Commerce Streets, Britomart · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Pie Rolla's

    Auckland CBD and Ponsonby

    Order: Smoky brisket, jalapeño and American cheese pie

    2 Commerce Street, Auckland CBD · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
11. 11

    Soul Bar & Bistro

    Modern bistro · Viaduct Harbour

    Order: Bluff oysters while in season

    Lower Hobson Street, 1001 Auckland · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
12. 12

    Barilla Dumpling

    Chinese dumplings · Balmoral

    Order: Fried and steamed pork dumplings, spring onion pancakes

    571 Dominion Road · Map · Add to Chef Amazing