Whether you’re hoping to set sparks flying on a first date, or looking to spice up a regular date night with some fresh inspiration, there really is nothing quite like a delicious meal out to set the mood and rouse romance. From cosy, quaint watering holes where sneaking a snog in the corner is entirely acceptable, to spectacular settings that call for your finest wares and decorum, there are plenty of fantastic venues in the city sure to deliver on all fronts. Here, we round up the top eateries city-wide for a loved-up evening.
Ahi, Commercial Bay
Anise, Eden Terrace
Alpha, Parnell
Apéro, K’Road
Azabu, Ponsonby
Baduzzi, Wynyard Quarter
Beau, Ponsonby
Bonita, Ellerslie
Bossi, Auckland CBD
Cafe Hanoi, Briotmart
Candela, K’Road
Cassia, Auckland CBD
Cocoro, Ponsonby
Cotto, K’Road
Culprit, Auckland CBD
Gerome, Parnell
Gilt Brasserie, Auckland CBD
Hello Beasty, Viaduct Harbour
Humai, SkyCity
Kazuya, Eden Terrace
La Fuente, Auckland CBD
Madame George, K’Road
Manzo, Remuera
Masu, Auckland CBD
Metita, SkyCity
Milenta, Victoria Park
Mr Morris, Britomart
No. 7, Newton
Ockhee, Ponsonby
Onslow, Auckland CBD
Osteria Uno, Birkenhead
Paris Butter, Herne Bay
Ponsonby Road Bistro, Ponsonby
Ragtag, Westmere
Roses Dining Room, K’Road
Sidart, Ponsonby
Somm, Princes Warf
Swings, Auckland CBD
Tala, Parnell
Tokki, Milford
Tempero, K’Road
The Grove, Auckland CBD
The Lodge Bar & Dining, Commercial Bay
The Sugar Club, SkyCity
Vondel, Devonport
Vic Road Kitchen, Devonport
