Top NZ Restaurants of 2007
These are the top 33 restaurants of 2007
NORTH AUCKLAND
- À Deco – in Whangeri – a stylish restaurant in an art deco style, modern relaxed approach dinner Tue-Sat
- The Beach House Restaurant – in Waipu Cove – a very small restaurant just off the beach, it offers casual eating and delicious dinners
AUCKLAND
- Antoine’s Restaurant – Auckland – www.antoinesrestaurant.co.nz – offering fine dining for more than 30years, it offers classic french cuisine
- Cibo – in Parnell – www.cibo.co.nz – offers Mediterranean and Asian influenced food, which is popular with locals and the advertising set
- Dine – in the City – www.skycitygrand.co.nz – city fine dining in the SkyCity Grand Hotel
- Molten Restaurant – Mt Eden – www.molten.co.nz – a great neighbourhood restaurant in a store front setting in the heart of the village, it serves excellent food in a smart casual dining surrounding
- O’Connell St Bistro – City – www.oconnellstbistro.com – food and wine are taken seriously here in this tiny inner city restaurant, offers a good choice of lunch or dinner
- Prego – Ponsonby – a noisy bustling place with an Italian style menu. No bookings but the atmosphere is fun and the food is good
- Soto – Ponsonby – a chic modern setting with views over the city, this Japanese restaurant offers traditional cuisine
- SPQR – Ponsonby – www.spqrnz.co.nz -this cafe is filled with locals enjoying the extensive menu and wine list
- The French Café – city – www.thefrenchcafe.co.nz – a past winner of Restaurant of the Year – this is a stylish restaurant offering superb food
- The Grove – City – www.thegroverestaurant.co.nz – this restaurant has a passion for seasonal food and a strong wine list, this is fine dining at its best in the heart of the city
- Toto – City – www.totorestaurant.co.nz – this Italian inner city restaurant offers fine food and wine and is popular with those attending the Opera
- Vinnies – Hernes Bay – www.vinnies.co.nz – is a romantic elegant fine dining restaurant with an extensive well chosen wine list
- Wine Chambers – City -
www.winechambers.co.nz – is a welcoming restaurant that concentrates on selecting the best of local and imported wines and accompanying them with good food at reasonable prices
WAIKATO
- Palate -
www.eatout.co.nz – a stylish setting in the main street this restaurant serves fresh and seasonal food for dinner only Tues-Sat
HAWKE’S BAY
- Te Awa Winery Restaurant -Hastings -
www.teawa.com – on colder days sit near the fire, while on warmer days the well tended garden is a must. The menu has fine modern food on offer. Lunch only.
- Terrôir – Havelock North -
www.craggyrange.com – this impressive building set in its own grounds offers either casual or formal dining. The excellent food is matched by the wine list.
WAIRARAPA
- The Martinborough at Peppers Martinborough Hote – Martinborugh – www.martinboroughhotel.co.nz – this country pub is popular with locals and tourists alike, offering stylish well designed food and some excellent local wines
- Saluté – Greytown -
www.salute.greytown.co.nz – the focus in this casual and relaxed restaurant is on Mediterranean and middle eastern cuisine
- Wendy Campbell’s The French Bistro – Martinborough – a tiny place with lovely food and wine3 Kitchener St, Martinborough, ph: 06-306 8863.
WELLINGTON
- Bistro Breton – Kelburn -
www.bistrobreton.co.nz – reasonably priced french cuisine in a casual and relaxed atmosphere
- Copita – City -
www.copita.co.nz – surprisingly unstuffy it servers modern cuisine with a French twist
- Logan Brown – City -
www.loganbrown.co.nz – if you want somewhere for that special occasion when you want fine dining, then this is the place. The restored bank offers the architecture to match the innovative menu and wine list
- Martin Bosley’s – City -
www.martin-bosley.com -if the weather is good, this has the perfect dramatic setting, which is matched by the delicious and well considered menu
- Pravda Café – City – this bustling lunchtime restaurant also does great weekday dinners
- Shed 5 Restaurant & Bar – City -
www.shed5.co.nz – fresh fish is the key for this waterfront restaurant which seems always to be busy
NELSON
- Hopgood’s Restaurant & Bar – City – offering the choicest local produce and wines, this restaurant is a firm favourite with city residents
CANTERBURY
- Indochine – City -
www.indochine.co.nz – this busy and popular city restaurant offers an Asian inspired menu and great dim sum.
- Dunsandel Store – Dunsandel – the owner has established this country store with a warm and inviting atmosphere in which you can enjoy the locally made food – the outdoor area is great for kids
OTAGO
- Plato – City -
www.platocafe.co.nz – this relaxed bar overlooking the harbour make use of organic fresh produce and an Otago wine list
CENTRAL OTAGO
- Amisfield Winery Bistro – Queenstown -
www.amisfield.co.nz – concentrating on serving the freshest fare, this is a great place to come on those colder days when you can enjoy the roaring fire
- Saffron – Arrowtown – www.saffronrestaurant.co.nz – this is one of the most popular restaurants in the south
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