City Centre & Britomart
Celebrity chef Al Brown's take on a New York Jewish deli serves simple stuff like bagels and sandwiches, matzo-ball soup and lots of delicious comfort…
City Centre & Britomart
Celebrity chef Al Brown's take on a New York Jewish deli serves simple stuff like bagels and sandwiches, matzo-ball soup and lots of delicious comfort…
Timaru
Timaru's hippest coffee house follows the recipe for success: namely great coffee, contemporary cafe fare, good tunes and a mix of arty inside and sunny…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Opened in 2016, Terra Mia pairs traditional Italian cooking (and good espresso) with wines from Gibbston Valley in a large open space that feels like a…
Dunedin
French bistro dishes flirt with Asian and North African flavours on the plate, while high ceilings and dark wood conjure up a romantic ambience. Serves…
Queenstown
Queenstown’s more than a few miles inland, but that doesn’t prevent Fishbone from sourcing the best seafood from South Island fishing fleets. Try the…
Queenstown
The name might sound like a silly something you'd come up with during a drunken night on the said vino, but this restaurant will reward the short trek out…
Dunedin
Occupying a cosy heritage townhouse, Scotia toasts all things Scottish with a wall full of single-malt whisky and hearty gourmet fare like sous vide duck…
Fiordland & Southland
Set in a restored 1906 building, modish Thomas Green is a cut above the average gastropub. It's named after the 'father of Gore', a jack-of-all-trades…
Taupo
Our pick of Indian restaurants in Taupo, Malabar has a broad menu but is especially good at vegetarian dishes, such as dal makhani made with black lentils…
Parnell & Newmarket
One of the three international ramen franchises to open in Newmarket in late 2019, this is our hands-down favourite. Service is always speedy and friendly…
Hamilton
Fresh spring rolls, Vietnamese banh mi (sandwiches) and steaming bowls of pho (noodle soup) feature at this hip spot channelling the backstreets of Hanoi…
Timaru
Asian and Mediterranean flavours underpin the concise menu of shared plates at Street Food Kitchen. Highlights include the steamed bao buns with crispy…
Whanganui
Detour away from the fray for funky tunes, buttermilk pancakes, local art and courtyard tables beneath a chunky-trunk cherry blossom tree. Fail to resist…
Coromandel Peninsula
With a charcoal oven as its kitchen hub, Stoked turns out dishes like manuka-smoked salmon, tandoori chicken thigh and good wood-fired pizza. Views of the…
Bazaar Interactive Marketplace
Queenstown
From one of the loftiest perches along the lakeshore, this new restaurant features a series of 'stations' where chefs turn out the likes of Asian noodles,…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
This stylish shoebox crams in a disparate crowd of corporate and fashion types, Ponsonby denizens and travellers. There's a Jewish influence to the food,…
Dunedin
Hanging plants, flower-filled vases and large art-deco windows give this central cafe a creative, artsy vibe. The well-executed brunch options, fresh…
Wanaka
Both the retro green 1975 caravan and its owners hail from France, so you can be sure that the sweet crêpes and savoury galettes whisked up within are…
Christchurch
Amid a cluster of food trucks in the Container Mall, Dimitris rules the roost with souvlaki full of tasty chicken, lamb or falafel, wrapped up with heaps…
Nelson
Shared tables, colourful local art and a side-street terrace all combine to make Morri Street a top place for a leisurely breakfast or lunch. You may have…
Te Anau
As popular with locals as travellers, Sandfly serves the town's best espresso alongside breakfasts, light meals of pasta or club sandwiches, and an…
Hastings & Around
Great things come in small packages at this rosy little tapas bar. The kitchen delivers sassy, locally sourced edibles such as pork belly with pomegranate…
Fiordland & Southland
Tucked away in a shopping arcade, this reliable bistro with chirpy service plates up popcorn squid, slow-roasted pork with fennel, and a smattering of…
Rotorua
The greeting is très français but this little cafe walks a fine line between a traditional crêperie and the kind of cafe that Kiwi retirees gravitate to…
Queenstown
At this Grille – the newest arrival on the dining scene from Eichardt's Private Hotel – steak unsurprisingly gets star billing, but you can also order…
Kaikoura
Organic ingredients shine at this long-established Kaikōura eatery. Come for breakfast on the shaded deck and enjoy blueberry hotcakes with blueberries, a…
Queenstown
See if you can grab a spot on the tiny balcony so you can watch the passing parade on the mall as you down a sake or Japanese vodka and graze your way…
Dunedin
Fully vegan and fully delicious, you can dig into the likes of loaded jackfruit with nasturtium and delectable cakes such as raw salted caramel snickers…
East Cape
Heaven is a tub of homemade macadamia-and-honey ice cream from this blue nut hut, accompanied by views along one of the most spectacular parts of the…
Christchurch
An elegant Italo-French restaurant that's up there with Christchurch's best. Expect delicious, modern takes on classics like duck a l'orange or fillet of…
Bay of Plenty
A funky fish cartoon sets the scene for this fresh, fun and informal 'seafood and wine bar'. The menu splashes its way through mostly Asian cuisines –…
Seriously Good Chocolate Company
Fiordland & Southland
The fantastic smell hits you as soon as you walk in the door: house-made chocolates. This is a great place to pick up tasty Kiwi gifts, like chocolate…
Rotorua
Occupying a quiet corner near the lake, this zesty cafe offers nostalgic breakfasts with a modern twist, such as mince on toasted ciabatta with a poached…
Hamilton
This mash-up of country kitchen decor showcases inventive cafe fare. Free-range and organic options punctuate the short, focused menu, and both the…
Bay of Plenty
There’s a classic beach vibe on the open back deck of Cadera (despite the intervening car park). It's everything you’d expect of a good Mexican restaurant…
Tauranga
Wonder Woman watches approvingly over the scrum of regulars enjoying terrific coffee and scrumptious all-day breakfasts. Order from the blackboard or from…
Coromandel Peninsula
Dine at easy-going Hula to fast track to a beachy state of mind. Try the corned beef hash with poached eggs for brekkie, or the fish tacos or coconut…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Spice up your life at this brightly painted North Indian restaurant complete with bhangra-beats soundtrack. There are plenty of tasty lamb, chicken and…
Lake Taupo Region
This burger bar, so new it hasn’t had time to gather rust, is furnished with high stools and one soft cowhide couch. It serves unusual burgers, such as…
Christchurch
Polished concrete, reclaimed timber tables, hanging plants and floor-to-ceiling windows give this cafe in the upcoming St Asaph/Welles St precinct an…