Splurge in Auckland

5 splurge places in Auckland, editor-picked. Tasting menus and the full big-night-out treatment in Auckland. All Auckland food.

Food tour in Auckland

Flavours of our City Food Walk

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The splurge list

5 places

Ahi

• ★ 4.8
• Modern New Zealand
• $$$$
• Auckland CBD

Ahi is the fire-cooked modern New Zealand room on Level 2 of Commercial Bay overlooking the Waitemata harbour, Auckland. Cuisine three-hat tier.

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Forest

• ★ 4.8
• Vegetarian
• $$$$
• Mount Eden

Forest is Plabita Florence's 30-seat vegetarian tasting room on Dominion Road, Auckland. Metro Restaurant of the Year 2024 and one Cuisine hat.

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Metita

• ★ 4.7
• Pacific
• $$$$
• Auckland CBD

Metita is Michael Meredith's Pasifika room at The Grand by SkyCity, Federal Street, Auckland. One Cuisine hat; Hotel Restaurant of the Year 2025.

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Book food experiences in Auckland

Waiheke Island: Gourmet Food & Wine Tour with Vineyard Lunch

• ★ 4.9 (310)
• 5 hours
• from NZ$325

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Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Journey to 3 Vineyards

• ★ 4.8 (320)
• 5 hours
• from NZ$190

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

• ★ 4.9 (3,055)
• 11 hours
• from NZ$374

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Origine

• ★ 4.5
• French fine dining
• $$$$
• Auckland CBD

Origine runs French fine dining out of Commercial Bay on Quay Street in Auckland CBD. Classic technique, New Zealand produce, harbourside room.

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Masu

• ★ 4.3
• Japanese
• $$$$
• Auckland CBD

Masu cooks robata-style high-end Japanese with New Zealand produce on Federal Street in Auckland's CBD. Theatrical room and tasting flights.

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