Auckland City International Restaurants

Pastis is a Parisian-style bar and brasserie on Victoria Street. A welcoming place for a pre-theatre or pre-dinner drink, Pastis is open six days for lunch and dinner - with live French music on Friday nights. Considered to be one of the best French style restaurants in Auckland, Pastis’ French cuisine is highly recommended.  

You can find Pastis' at: 128 Victoria Street West, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

Tucked into the chic food enclave of Elliot Stables, Torchon is the perfect place for a quick authentic French-styled meal. Once you have tried Torchon lunch specialities, freshly baked crepes and galettes, your usual lunchtime sandwiches will never stack up.  Open for both lunch and dinner, Torchon is highly recommended.

You can find Torchon in Elliot Stables: 39 Elliot Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

Bookings taken? Check. Quick easy meals? Check. Atmosphere on tap? You bet! The Mexican Cafe just never stops buzzing. Just across the road from SkyCity, Auckland’s primary Mexican restaurant is an easy amble up or down Queen Street. Why not head back there after a show? You may find the place pumping with gyrating Salsa and Merengue dancers.

You can find the Mexican Cafe at: 67 Victoria Street West, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

Known for its pizza and pasta, La Porchetta is a reasonably priced Italian-influenced restaurant located on Hobson Street. An excellent place to grab a quick bite to eat or to enjoy a casual dinner with friends, La Porchetta is a popular choice with Aucklanders.

You can find La Porchetta at: 61 Hobson Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

If you love Spanish tapas then head down to Bellota, one of the best tapa restaurants in town. The menu is designed to take guests on a journey of complex tastes and textures and what’s even better is that tapas are available until late and so is the wine.

You can find Bellota at: 91 Federal Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

Ever been looking for lunch at 3pm? Or ever felt like a coffee or glass of wine when everyone else says its dinner time? Cafe Tasca welcomes customers at any time of the day for any kind of substance. With a Mediterranean infused menu, Cafe Tasca has something for everyone.

You can find Cafe Tasca on: Upper Vulcan Lane, Auckland City Centre, Auckland.

The first Italian restaurant in Auckland where tradition became a solid fusion with the modern Italian cuisine of Italy. At Toto’s the atmosphere has a bright casual Mediterranean feel that complements the cuisine of Italy exquisitely. Pop in for a light selection from Toto's famed antipasto or opt for a four course extravaganza complete with some of the finest Italian wines.

You can find Toto's at: 53 Nelson Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland

When you visit Wildfire, you will experience a unique dining sensation never before seen in New Zealand. It is Churrasco, Brazilian BBQ at its best. There is no ordering or waiting as waiters walk around and slice skewered meats directly onto your plate. Truly a unique dining experience.

You can find Wildfire Churrasco at the: 137-147 Quay Street, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland.  

An epicentre of style, tucked away in a neighbourhood of substance, Elliott Stables' gourmet food village is located directly behind Smith & Caughey’s and rekindles the character of a gracious era. There is aahh Nourishing Teas for those who are in search of a huge variety of delicious gourmet teas or Kapiti Cheeses for those who love their cheese rich, creamy and homemade or the Chocolate Cake Company for those who love elegantly crafted cakes. There is something for everyone at Elliott Stables amongst their unique collection of gourmet stores, deli flavours and cafés.

The entrance to Elliott Stables can be found on:  Elliott Street, Auckland Central.