5 fine dining worth the trip across New Zealand, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All New Zealand guides.
Ahi ★ 4.8 · Auckland
auckland-cbd · Level 2/7 Queen Street, Commercial Bay, Auckland CBD 1010
Ahi cooks fire-led modern New Zealand tasting menus from Level 2 of Commercial Bay over the Waitemata in Auckland. Ben Bayly's kitchen; three-hat tier.
Metita ★ 4.7 · Auckland
auckland-cbd · The Grand by SkyCity, Level 3/90 Federal Street, Auckland CBD 1010
Metita is Michael Meredith's Pasifika room at The Grand by SkyCity, Federal Street, Auckland. One Cuisine hat; Hotel Restaurant of the Year 2025.
Forest ★ 4.7 · Auckland
mount-eden · 243 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024
Forest is Plabita Florence's vegetarian tasting room at 243 Dominion Road in Mount Eden. Metro Restaurant of the Year 2024; one Cuisine hat.
Origine ★ 4.5 · Auckland
auckland-cbd · Level 2, 172 Quay Street, Commercial Bay, Auckland CBD 1010
Origine runs French fine dining out of Commercial Bay on Quay Street in Auckland CBD. Classic technique, New Zealand produce, harbourside room.
Masu ★ 4.3 · Auckland
auckland-cbd · 90 Federal Street, Auckland CBD 1010
Masu cooks robata-style high-end Japanese with New Zealand produce on Federal Street in Auckland's CBD. Theatrical room and tasting flights.