Best New Zealand Restaurants

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One Tree Grill

★★★★☆ 4.8

9 Pah Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023

09 909 7215

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Brantry Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.7

45 Rifle Range Road, Taupō 3330

07 378 0484

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Crawford Road Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.7

3/50 Esplanade, Inner harbour, Gisborne 4010

06 867 4085

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Hello Beasty

★★★★☆ 4.7

95-97 Customs Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010

021 554 496

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The Larder

★★★★☆ 4.7

133 Darlington Road, Miramar, Wellington 6022

04 891 0354

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Ahi.

★★★★☆ 4.6

Commercial Bay Level 2/7 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010

022 524 4255

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Aunty Jo Jo's Takeaways Feilding

★★★★☆ 4.6

120 Manchester Street, Feilding 4702

06 323 1377

Clink Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.6

29 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner, Christchurch 8081

03 326 5353

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1908 Restaurant - Dunedin

★★★★☆ 4.5

7 Harington Point Road, Portobello, Dunedin 9014

03 478 0801

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GLOW Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.5

47 Queen Street, Waiuku 2123

09 235 2502

Kaizen at Go Vino

★★★★☆ 4.5

19 Captain Cook Road, Cooks Beach 3591

07 867 1215

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Lone Star Napier

★★★★☆ 4.5

Corner Marine Parade &, Emerson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110

06 835 0088

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Rock'n Wok

★★★★☆ 4.5

45 Fourth Avenue, Tauranga 3110

07 571 4445

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Social Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.5

40 Powderham Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4311

06 757 2711

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Alice May Restaurant, Franz Josef

★★★★ 4.4

30 Cron Street, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886

03 752 0740

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Jessica's Restaurant

★★★★ 4.4

85 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe 2120

09 239 3908

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Lone Star Whangarei

★★★★ 4.4

8 Kensington Avenue, Kensington, Whangārei 0112

09 777 0025

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Ziff's Cafe & Bar

★★★★ 4.4

143 Dunns Road, Invercargill 9879

03 213 0501

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The Rivers Restaurant and Bar

★★★★ 4.3

1 Gladstone Road, Gisborne 4010

06 863 3733

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Lone Star Spitfire (Airport)

★★★★ 4.1

544 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053

03 421 5680

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Lone Star Gisborne

★★★★ 4

60 The Esplanade, Inner Kaiti, Gisborne 4010

06 868 3257

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Lone Star Tauranga

★★★★ 4

41 The Strand, Tauranga 3110

07 571 4111

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New Zealand Cuisine

New Zealand restaurants showcase the country's unique culinary heritage, combining fresh local ingredients with Pacific Rim influences. From classic Kiwi dishes to modern interpretations, these establishments celebrate New Zealand's food culture.

What to Expect

New Zealand restaurants feature fresh local produce, sustainably sourced seafood, and quality meats. Many emphasize farm-to-table dining and showcase regional specialties, often incorporating Māori and Pacific influences.

Popular Dishes

  • Lamb Dishes
  • Green-Lipped Mussels
  • Fish & Chips
  • Pavlova
  • Hangi
  • Meat Pies
  • Seafood Platters
  • Local Wines