Auckland City Fine Dining

dine by Peter Gordon is a chic, elegant and award-winning restaurant located in the SKYCITY Grand Hotel. Indulge in Peter Gordon's unique blend of Asian, Pacific and traditional European cuisine. A private dining room is also available on request. dine has been voted one of the best restaurants in Auckland, and is an experience not to be missed.

You can find dine by Peter Gordon in the SKYCITY Grand Hotel: 90 Federal Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

Aucklanders and visitors alike can now enjoy a truly European dining experience in the heart of Auckland City. For people who are on the move and going places, but want to step out of the hustle and bustle for a moment to enjoy a spectacular glass (or Bottle!) of wine, accompanied by a tasteful lunch or dinner with a group of friends, colleagues or a lover.

In Spring of 2006, Clooney opened in Sale St, Auckland. Offering diners an unrivalled, all encompassing dining experience, Clooney embraces the European tradition of constantly changing menus which reflect the use of seasonal produce, both familiar and rare. The dining room, a combination of opulence and contemporary design, holds just 23 tables creating a luxurious and intimate dining experience.

You can find Clooney at: 33 Sale Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

 Euro endeavours to bring you good, healthy and honest food, simple but elegant  with traditional flavours, easy on the eye and on the palate. As usual they are at your service, your special needs will be accommodated with pleasure. Euro is a fine dining experience not to be missed.

You can find Euro at: Shed 22, Princes Wharf, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland.

Overlooking the gorgeous Viaduct Harbour and located in the Hilton, Auckland, White is New Zealand cuisine at its best. By joining with local growers, providers and suppliers throughout New Zealand, White is a superb dining experience not to be missed.

You can find White in the Hilton Auckland at: 147 Quay Street, Princes Wharf, Viaduct Basin.

Taking its inspiration from the home of the Slow Food movement, Northern Italy’s Piedmont region, Barolo serves fine Italian cuisine using the freshest local ingredients including home grown truffles.
 

Named after the acclaimed wine of  this special corner of Italy the restaurant, naturally, has an extensive wine list available by the bottle or glass that includes  Italian reds such as “The King of Wines” the great Barolo itself and also the finest New Zealand white wines.
 

For more private dinner parties, Barolo’s private dining room is available for up to 12 people.
Barolo is located on the lobby level, opposite the lifts and between SBF Brassiere and The Winery. Reservations are recommended.

6.00PM – LATE, TUESDAY –SATURDAY

You can find Barolo in the Langham Hotel: 83 Symonds Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.  

Located on the corner of Shortland & O'Connell Streets in central Auckland, O'Connell Street Bistro has a small intimate dining room of twelve tables. Created in the theme of a modern European back-street bistro, with a cosy & well stocked bar, O'Connell St Bistro is a fine dining experience not to be missed.

You can find O'Connell St Bistro at: 3 O'Connell Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

Q Restaurant is surrounded by water and lit by natural sunlight. Experience thoughtful cuisine created with the freshest ingredients and produce that makes New Zealand dining so rewarding. Q is a fine dining experience not to be missed, especially if you enjoy a view with your meal.

You can find Q at The Westin: 21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland.

Located up the Sky Tower, Orbit is a revolving restaurant offering New Zealand cuisine in intimate surroundings. Guests can also enjoy complimentary access to Sky Tower's main observation level before or after dining. Orbit is open late most nights.

You can find the Sky Tower and Orbit on: The corner of Federal Street and Victoria Street West. 

Famous for their passion for New Zealand food, Number 5 is a fine dining experience not to be missed. Past guests at Number 5 include; Helen Clarke, Princess Anne, Burt Bacharach and Sean Connery. When dining at Number 5 you will get more than just a meal but a whole dining experience.

You can find Number 5 at: 5 City Road, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.  

One of the great views in Auckland is from Vertigo on the top floor of the Mercure Hotel on the corner of Queen and Customs Street. The excellent bar area affords a view back across the rooftops of the city, but the spacious restaurant looks straight across the glorious Waitemata Harbour. Catering for hotel guests and an increasing number of discerning locals, the restaurant prides itself of top quality dining and allowing its young chefs to experiment. The results are delightful and the view from dusk into the evening quite diverting. This is the place to treat yourself, and your international guests.

You can find Vertigo at the Mercure Hotel: 8 Customs St East, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

The Grove is one of those places known to those who enjoy fine dining without the crisp formality that often accompanies it. Located in the heart of Auckland next to historic Saint Patrick's Cathedral, the decor is warm and intimate and the service professional and friendly. The restaurant also has a wine bar for pre dinner drinks and hand crafted cocktails. The Grove is also open late if you have a craving for a delicious meal late at night.

The French Café offers contemporary European cuisine in a sophisticated and intimate environment. The restaurant has a relaxed bar for pre and post dinner drinks, conservatory room over looking the courtyard and courtyard dining when weather permits. Distinct dining areas are available for group bookings offering privacy, comfort and alfresco dining.

You can find the French Cafe at: 210 Symonds Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

With friendly bar staff and buzzy atmosphere, the ambience at Knight's Lounge is definitely enjoyable, especially on a busy Friday night. At Knights on Albert you will get more than just a meal but a whole dining experience.     

You can find Knights on Albert in the Stamford Plaza: 22 Lower Albert Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland. 

Hectors is a well established and award-winning signature restaurant set under a spectacular seven storey high atrium in the historic Deco Heritage Auckland Hotel. Hectors cuisine style is contemporary New Zealand cuisine with special care taken to utilise New Zealand garnishes and flavours including karengo and horopito.

You can find Hectors in the Heritage Hotel: 35 Hobson Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland. 

Zest restaurant and bar is a stylish venue perched just above Queen Street as part of the Heritage Hotel. Zest is open for breakfast and dinner daily, and for lunch Monday to Friday.  Choose from the extensive a la carte menu for dinner. Special dietary requirements are easily catered for including low carb options and gluten and dairy free.

You can find Zest in the Heritage Hotel: 35 Hobson Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.