NZ Cuisine Good Food Awards
Featuring 162 award-winning restaurants
NZ Cuisine Good Food Awards restaurants
100 restaurants holding NZ Cuisine Good Food Awards recognition, curated by Best Restaurants Guide editors.
1.50-50
50.50.restaurant 50-50 is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
22 MacLean Street, Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington 5032, New Zealand
2.Ada Restaurant
Located inside The Convent Hotel, Ada is an Italian-inspired eatery with long, shared tables inviting camaraderie between diners. Ada Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 454 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
3.Advieh
With views of the Waitematā harbor, welcome to Advieh Restaurant & Bar by Gareth Stewart; where a tapestry of Middle Eastern flavors seamlessly weave into New Zealand's rich landscapes, inviting you into a world of vibrant tastes and captivating aromas. Advieh is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Fusion, Middle Eastern · 1 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
4.Ahi
AHI is a truly New Zealand restaurant and a concept straight from the heart — a laidback and sophisticated food and wine experience, bringing the very best of New Zealand hospitality to the Auckland CBD at Commercial Bay. Ahi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Contemporary, New Zealand · Commercial Bay Level 2/7 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
5.Alma
Alma takes inspiration from Andalusia, serving up flamed, charred, and smoldering fire-cooked dishes that travel through the seasons. Alma is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Andalusian, Spanish · 130 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
6.Alpino Cambridge
At Alpino Cambridge, echoes of Italian tradition are intertwined with modern culture. This is an immersive dining experience created to delight, indulge, and inspire your curiosity. From the kitchen to your plate there is nothing but passion, flavor, and really good wine. Alpino Cambridge is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 43 Victoria Street, Cambridge 3434, New Zealand
7.Amayjen
Amayjen, situated in Palmerston North, showcases an innovative menu of fresh local and seasonal ingredients to reflect the bounty of New Zealand. Amayjen is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Innovative · 17 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
8.Amisfield
Dining at Amisfield is an exploration of the season's best local produce. Multiple courses allow guests to enjoy the tastes of the region and are designed to be matched with one or more of the wines produced on the organic single vineyard estate. Amisfield is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Innovative · 10 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
9.anise
Anise is a modern Asian restaurant by chef Sid Sahrawat. Anise’s menu offers an array of snacks, entrées, mains, and desserts, showcasing an innovative take on pan-Asian dishes crafted for the joy of sharing. anise is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Asian, Fusion · 210 Symonds Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
10.Aosta
The cuisine of Aosta is inspired by the cooking techniques of Northern Italy, paired with ingredients carefully selected from growers, breeders, suppliers, and wine grown on the land of Central Otago. Aosta is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand
11.Apéro
Slang for Apéritif, Apéro crafts French-bistro fare with a twist, serving guests in an effortless, warm atmosphere. Apéro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 280 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
12.Arbour
Arbour is a modern and relaxed environment with innovative cuisine, an extensive wine list, and warm, friendly service. All menus showcase local producers and Marlborough stories. Arbour is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Innovative · 36 Godfrey Road, Fairhall 7272, New Zealand
13.Aryeh
Aryeh's hyper-seasonal menu, inspired by Aotearoa's bounty, showcases locally sourced ingredients, premium farmed meats, wild-shot game, and sustainably sourced kaimoana. Collaborations with nearby growers, farmers, fishers, and hunters ensure an ever-evolving menu that celebrates the unique flavors of Aotearoa. Aryeh is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
20 Seaview Road, Piha 0772, New Zealand
14.Baduzzi
Baduzzi is an indoor-outdoor eatery crafting modern takes on Italian food. Baduzzi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
10/26 Jellicoe Street, North Wharf, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
15.Bar Magda
Bar Magda is a subterranean bar and bistro crafting contemporary cuisine with a focus on seasonal produce and through a Filipino lens. Bar Magda is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Filipino, Modern Cuisine · 25b Cross Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
16.Bar Yoku
Bar Yoku is an urban Japanese Izakaya bar and restaurant offering a menu that sources the best produce seasonally. Bar Yoku is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Izakaya, Japanese · 20 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
17.Bellamys
Bellamys promises not only a unique setting on the third floor of Parliament but also premium New Zealand cuisine, including quality local wines. Bellamys is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Paddock-to-plate · Level 3, The Beehive, 1 Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
18.Bistro Saine
Bistro Saine brings Auckland a dining experience that’s inspired by provenance, enriched by seasonal produce, and inviting by design. The menu spotlights classic bistro fare with a clean, contemporary flair – for exceptional dishes crafted with integrity, in a space alive with signature style. Bistro Saine is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 51 Albert Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
19.Bistronomy
Bistronomy is a cozy neighborhood restaurant serving European-inspired dishes, alongside Vinotech—a downtown wine shop with a large selection of boutique wines showcasing the best from New Zealand. Bistronomy is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
European · 40 Hastings Street, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand
20.Black Barn Bistro
Black Barn Bistro is a produce-driven winery restaurant in the singularly beautiful Hawke's Bay, one of the largest organic growing regions in New Zealand. The menu showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from small farmers and artisans to truly showcase the complexities and brilliance of New Zealand. Black Barn Bistro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Black Barn Road, Havelock North 4294, New Zealand
21.Black Estate
Black Estate Wines is a family-owned organic and biodynamic winery in North Canterbury, New Zealand. At the restaurant, savor delicious produce grown and fished by local people and cooked with care, enhanced by Black Estate wines. Black Estate is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
614 Omihi Road, Waipara 7483, New Zealand
22.Botswana Butchery
Located in Queenstown’s historic precinct with spectacular lake views and signature roaring log fires inside and out, Botswana Butchery is one of Queenstown’s most stylish restaurants. It offers a sumptuous menu full of flavor and is consistently rated as one of the resort town’s most popular restaurants since opening in August 2008. Botswana Butchery is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
African · 17 Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
23.Boulcott Street Bistro
Boulcott Street Bistro has been serving locals and visitors since 1991 with a carefully crafted menu and a well-stocked bar. Boulcott Street Bistro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 99 Boulcott Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
24.Candela
Candela treats guests to Iberian-inspired cuisine, warm hospitality, and wines selected with love. Candela is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Portuguese, Spanish · 155 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
25.Capitol Restaurant
Set in a contemporary space, Capitol is a relaxed corner restaurant offering a strongly seasonal menu, using the best of local products. Capitol Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
10 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
26.Caravan Covent Garden Restaurant
Founded by three Kiwis, Chris, Laura, and Miles, Caravan Covent Garden is an all-day restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, cocktails, and dinner — eat and drink all day, with fresh, seasonal menus inspired by their global travels. Set in the heart of London's iconic theater land, Caravan Covent Garden occupies a beautifully restored Grade II listed Grain Store. Caravan Covent Garden Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Global Cuisine · 30-35 Drury Ln, London WC2E 9NA, UK
27.Cardrona Distillery
At Cardrona Distillery, an award-winning dining experience awaits. Showcasing local, seasonal, and sustainable produce, the menu changes frequently, highlighting the best of New Zealand on a plate. Cardrona Distillery is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cardrona Valley Road, Wānaka, New Zealand
28.Cassia
Cassia is a modern Indian restaurant in Auckland crafting dishes from seasonal New Zealand produce and fusing traditional Indian flavors. Cassia is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Fusion, Indian · 90 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
29.Cazador
Cazador is a family-owned restaurant and delicatessen crafting dishes from sustainable, local ingredients. Cazador is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
854 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1041, New Zealand
30.Cellar 495
Cellar 495 Wine Bar and Bistro serves wines from Hawke's Bay and the world, accompanied by fresh, uncomplicated, delicious food offerings. Michael Henley, the world's 495th Master of Wine, also offers tastings during the day of local, small, hard-to-find wineries. There is also an opportunity to take these wines away with you to enjoy at your leisure. Cellar 495 is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 319 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings 4122, New Zealand
31.Cellar Door
Overlooking the historic South Quad of the Christchurch Arts Centre, Cellar Door is an award-winning wine bar with an all-day menu to match. Cellar Door is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
European · 1 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
32.Central Fire Station Bistro
Central Fire Station Bistro is one of Napier’s most iconic historic buildings reimagined. Aptly named to acknowledge its art-deco heritage, Central Fire Station offers menus focused on local suppliers using the freshest organic and sustainable produce, highlighting the very best of Hawkes Bay produce and wine. Central Fire Station Bistro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
163 Tennyson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand
33.Chaat Street
Opened in March 2022, Chaat Street by Vaibhav Vishen offers a vibrant tapas-style experience. Shareable plates come out sizzling and aromatic, replicating the lively atmosphere of Indian street vendors. Forget curries and mithai shops; Chaat Street is your destination for a quick and flavorful exploration of Indian street food classics. Chaat Street is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Indian · 171 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
34.Charley Noble
Charley Noble creates honest food using woodfire cooking and locally sourced ingredients. Charley Noble is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Ground Huddart Parker Building, 1 Post Office Square, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
35.Cibo
Cibo is an award-winning restaurant featuring seasonal New Zealand fare, wine & courtyard seating. Since 1994, Cibo has been one of the favorite haunts for Aucklanders “in the know.” Cibo is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 91 Saint Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand
36.Clarence Bistro
Clarence Bistro is a beautifully considered relaxed space serving innovative, modern fare and classic bistro dishes to create a vibrant, sumptuous and elegant dining experience. Clarence Bistro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French, Modern Cuisine · 51 Willow Street, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
37.Cocoro
Cocoro is a modern Japanese restaurant offering small plates in a sleek and upscale setting. Cocoro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 56A Brown Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
38.Concord Bistro & Bar
Inspired by European bistros of the 20th century, Concord celebrates the spirit of this era with fresh seasonal cooking, elegant wines, and impeccable hospitality. Situated at 81 Victoria Street, Concord offers an enjoyable atmosphere and gracious service with a continental feel. Concord Bistro & Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
European, French · 81 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
39.Craggy Range
Craggy Range Restaurant offers a warm and memorable experience, looking out on the spectacular backdrop of Te Mata Peak. The menu showcases the best local and seasonal produce. Craggy Range is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Contemporary · 253 Waimarama Road, Havelock North 4230, New Zealand
40.Cucina
Cucina Oamaru Restaurant and Bar offers a menu crafted from locally sourced fresh produce, in addition to boutique beer and wine, served in a comfortable and enjoyable environment. Cucina is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 1 Tees Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
41.Culprit.
Culprit is a stylish eatery crafting innovative global mains and seasonal small plates brought to diners on bespoke trolleys and trays. Culprit. is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Global Cuisine, Innovative · Level 1/12 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
42.Damascus
Damascus in the heart of Wellington is a love letter to Syrian food, where dishes are crafted in-house, made fresh, and from the highest quality ingredients and freshest produce. The menu follows the seasons, showcasing dishes that warm and nourish in the colder months, and bring vibrant, bright flavours for summer. Damascus is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Levantine, Middle Eastern · shop 4/100 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
43.Depot
Depot is a fast-paced, fresh eatery and oyster bar with a focus on fresh and seasonal New Zealand produce. Depot is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Seafood · 86 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
44.Dragons Restaurant
Dragons Chinese Restaurant specializes in fine Chinese cuisine. Dragons Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Chinese · 25 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
45.Duo Eatery
Duo Eatery is a neighborhood cafe by day and bistro at night, serving up delicious Supreme coffee & innovative food. Duo Eatery is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Innovative · 138 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626, New Zealand
46.Elephant Hill
Elephant Hill is a stunning and innovative winery estate located on the idyllic Te Awanga coast in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. The on-site restaurant showcases the best the region has to offer, drawing inspiration from the landscapes and revolving around the elemental concepts of sea, earth, and stone. Elephant Hill is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Innovative · 86 Clifton Road, Haumoana 4180, New Zealand
47.Embra
Embra is a contemporary restaurant offering a modern Kiwi cuisine using French and British techniques. Enjoy a dining experience in a relaxed and intimate setting. The ever-changing menu flows with the seasons, showcasing the outstanding produce that New Zealand has to offer. Enjoy a 3 Course or 5 Course menu paired with wines from across the globe. Embra is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
British, French, Modern Cuisine · 97A Kaimanawa Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
48.Esther Restaurant
With the warm embrace of humble tradition, Esther brings the authentic tastes of the Mediterranean’s sun-soaked shores to Auckland’s Viaduct Harbor. Esther Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mediterranean · 4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
49.Farina
Farina is a minimalist-chic eatery bringing chef Sergio Maglione's beloved birth city with him, treating diners to authentic and refined Italian cuisine. Farina is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 244 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
50.Field & Green
Field & Green is an eatery in the heart of Te Aro, Wellington, offering 'European soul food' that delivers robust flavors full of personality. Field & Green is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
European · 262 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
51.First Mates, Last Laugh
Anchored in the heart of Westhaven’s harborside, First Mates Last Laugh is all about bringing fresh vibes and incredible flavors to Auckland’s Westhaven Marina. Created by Judith Tabron—the mastermind behind Soul Bar & Bistro—it’s a place where casual charm meets a love for great food and good company. First Mates, Last Laugh is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
121 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Marina 1011, New Zealand
52.FISH Restaurant
Located within the Hilton Hotel, FISH Restaurant features sustainable seafood dishes and an extensive wine list amid contemporary decor and harbor views. FISH Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Seafood · 147 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
53.Fleurs Place
Fleurs Place is a restaurant, cafe, and bar right on the waterfront at the old jetty. The menu's specialty is fresh fish straight from Moeraki Bay fishing boats. Fleurs Place is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Seafood · 169 Haven Street, Moeraki 9482, New Zealand
54.Floriditas
Floriditas uses locally and nationally sourced products to create fresh, delicious, seasonal dishes. The wine list reflects the excellence & diversity of New Zealand's wine-growing regions whilst showcasing some exciting wines from around the world. Floriditas is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
161 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
55.Forest
Forest is a small vegetarian restaurant serving an à la carte menu that changes frequently, based on the season. All ingredients are sourced locally where possible, and used thoughtfully, creating as little waste as possible. Forest is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Vegetarian · 243 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand
56.Gatherings
Gatherings Restaurant produces dishes that showcase kai moana and vegetables, using locally gathered and hyper-seasonal fare, from within and around the Canterbury region. Gatherings is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Seafood · 5/2 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
57.Gemmayze Street
Gemmayze Street, located in Auckland Central, represents the best of Lebanese cuisine and boasts a 130-year history of flavor, love, and family. The menu is visually vibrant and unsurpassed in rich flavor, from unforgettable hummus to succulent slow-cooked lamb. Take in the expansive views of the Auckland CBD as the mouthwatering aromas transport you to the streets of Lebanon. Gemmayze Street is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Lebanese, Levantine, Middle Eastern · Shop 16, St Kevin's Arcade, 183 Karangahape Road, Poynton Terrace, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
58.Gilt Brasserie
Nestled in the heart of Auckland's historic Chancery Chambers building, Gilt is an all-day, inner-city brasserie serving contemporary European fare with local charm. A long lunch that turns into dinner, a special celebration, or unwinding with a martini at the bar – you're always welcome at Gilt. Gilt Brasserie is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
2 Chancery Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
59.Gin Gin (Bar)
Gin Gin is a cocktail bar offering gin cocktails, food, live music, and good vibes. Gin Gin (Bar) is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
4 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
60.GOAT by Sid Chopra
Welcome to The GOAT by Chef Sid Chopra. Embark on a culinary journey through India, where regional cuisine is brought straight to your plate. This isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience. Each dish tells a story, crafted with passion and expertise honed over two decades. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of spices, textures, and flavors. GOAT by Sid Chopra is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Indian · 12 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
61.Gochu
Gochu is a celebration of new Korean food, made with care using local ingredients. Enjoy elevated classics and new favorites, paired with great wine and custom cocktails, in a lively space filled with music and laughter, surrounded by wraparound views of the classic Ferry building and the waterfront. Gochu is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
21 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
62.Gravity Cellars
Made to share with friends and family, the seasonal lunch menu at Gravity Cellars winery-restaurant is inspired by fresh Nelson produce and international flavors. Savor every bite while creating memorable moments in the relaxed and enchanting surroundings of Mahana. Gravity Cellars is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
International · 243 Old Coach Road, Upper Moutere 7173, New Zealand
63.Graze Wine Bar
Graze Wine Bar is a neighborhood wine bar serving honest food with a thoughtful and ethical focus. Graze Wine Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
95 Upland Road, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
64.Harvest Restaurant Blenheim
Harvest Restaurant at The Marlborough Lodge is nestled amongst 16 acres of beautiful gardens, surrounded by the Marlborough Vineyards. The modern a la carte menu showcases New Zealand's freshest seasonal produce and changes regularly. A new charcoal oven adds that hint of smoke to enhance the flavors of the fabulous produce from the region. Harvest Restaurant Blenheim is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Cuisine · 776 Rapaura Road, Rapaura 7273, New Zealand
65.Havana Bar
Havana is a Cuban oasis in Wellington, nestled in colorful historic cottages. Enjoy creative cocktails, seasonal plates, and exotic tapas. Havana Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
32a/34 Wigan Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
66.Hawker House and Bar
Inspired by the flavors and vibrancy of southeast Asian street food and hawker markets, Hawker House is an expression of love in food form for the region. Hawker House and Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
296 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
67.Hello Beasty
Overlooking the water on Auckland’s Viaduct Harbor and illuminated by welcoming pink Neon, Hello Beasty offers contemporary New Zealand fusion cuisine in a relaxed, vibrant setting. Hello Beasty is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
95-97 Customs Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
68.Hiakai
Hiakai is a small, intimate restaurant offering innovative menus inspired by the land, sea, and people of Aotearoa (New Zealand)—taking guests on a culinary exploration of Māori ingredients and culture. Hiakai is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Innovative, Modern Cuisine · 40 Wallace Street, Mount Cook, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
69.Highwater Eatery
Highwater Eatery is a modern inner-city restaurant and bar serving seasonal, flavorsome food, using traditional techniques to make nearly everything in-house. Highwater Eatery is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Cuisine · 54 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
70.Hillside
Hillside Kitchen & Cellar offers a creative, inclusive style of cuisine that pushes the boundaries of modern New Zealand dining. Ingredients are sourced where possible from growers within a 150-kilometer radius, grown in the restaurant garden, or foraged nearby. The origin of the ingredients is paramount to the kitchen and the creation of dishes. Hillside is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creative, Modern Cuisine · Hillside, 241 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon & Daisy’s, 328 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon, New Zealand
71.Hippopotamus
Sit harborside in the heart of Wellington’s cultural hub in the creative haven and design-driven hotel, QT Museum Wellington. Indulge in cool luxury, with acclaimed French-inspired dining at Hippopotamus, on Level Three of QT Museum Wellington. Hippopotamus is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
72.Homeland
Homeland is a place to eat with colleagues, friends, and whanau — the food embassy for Aotearoa & The Pacific. Homeland is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Global Cuisine · 11 Westhaven Drive, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
73.Hopgoods & Co
Hopgood's offers modern, seasonally based dishes in a relaxing and casual environment. The kitchen uses locally sourced ingredients whenever possible to make the most of the fantastic produce Nelson has to offer. Hopgoods & Co is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Cuisine · 284 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
74.Hugo's Bistro
Located in the heart of Auckland CBD’s business district, Hugo’s Bistro offers true all-day dining, from early morning coffee and inspired lunch service to afternoon Aperitivo with friends and sophisticated, European-inspired evening fare. Beautiful ingredients are simply but thoughtfully prepared over an open charcoal fire, with a lighter classical cooking style made with exceptional New Zealand produce. Hugo's Bistro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
European, French · 67 Shortland Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
75.Inati
At INATI, guests dine around the chef’s table and share in the experience that is the theater of the kitchen. The menu showcases seasonally-inspired tasting plates that challenge the notion of what a traditional dining experience is. Inati is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
European Contemporary · 48 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
76.Jano Bistro
Jano Bistro is a seasonally-inspired and innovative restaurant that showcases the best of local New Zealand produce with a French twist. Located in a beautifully restored historical cottage, diners are encouraged to explore new flavor combinations and indulge their culinary palate from the Jano Tasting menu and optional Beverage-Pairings. Jano Bistro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French Contemporary · 270 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
77.Jervois Steak House
Jervois Steak House is an authentic and premium steak house and makes no apologies for unashamedly celebrating a love of meat. The menu showcases a veritable who’s who of meats in all forms, sourced from the very best beef and lamb producers. Quality beef is carefully selected from the highest pedigree and defined by breed and feed. Jervois Steak House is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Paddock-to-plate · 8 Duke Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
78.Kazuya
KAZUYA is a fine-dining restaurant offering fixed-price menus of Japanese-influenced European dishes. Kazuya is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
193 Symonds Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
79.Kika
Kika is a modern sharing restaurant and bar focussing on quality, seasonal dishes. Kika is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
New Zealand · 2 Dunmore Street, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand
80.Kingi
Kingi celebrates local, sustainably caught seafood. Savor the terroir of New Zealand’s oceans, dunes, river mouths, and reefs, and enjoy a good glass of wine. Kingi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Seafood · Tuawhiti Lane, 29 Galway Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
81.Koji
Koji restaurant takes classic Asian flavors, using awesome New Zealand produce and crafting as much as possible from scratch — smoking, baking, fermenting, pickling, etc. The result is BIG flavors in surprising ways. Koji is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Asian, Fusion · 12 Majoribanks Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
82.KOL
KOL is all about food cooked on the fire and great cocktails by award-winning mixologists. KOL is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
23 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
83.Le Petit Léon
Le Petit Léon is a garden restaurant in the heart of Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, a charming village in the south of France. The restaurant combines refined classic cuisine and modern techniques, focusing on local produce. Le Petit Léon is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French, South West France · Le Bourg, 24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, France
84.Lilian
Lilian is a neighborhood osteria and wine bar crafting dishes with simple, bold, robust flavors, in addition to wood-fired pizza cooked in an oven imported from Italy. Lilian is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Pizza · 472 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
85.Lillius Restaurant
At Lillius Restaurant, guests dine in a luxurious dining room with a full view of an open kitchen. With a seasonally-changing menu, each dish reflects the best produce available from around New Zealand. Lillius Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Paddock-to-plate · 19 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
86.Logan Brown
Logan Brown Restaurant is a special-occasion establishment set within a high-ceilinged former bank, featuring contemporary NZ cooking. Logan Brown is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
New Zealand · 192 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6141, New Zealand
87.LONDO
LONDO offers contemporary plates and creative drinks. LONDO is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Cuisine · Unit 6/2 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
88.Manzo
Celebrating the art of cooking over coal, Manzo's menus deliver a dining steakhouse experience packed with flavor and revolving around using the best ingredients. Manzo prides itself on a commitment to sourcing produce that has been reared, grown, caught, or created with complete consideration for welfare and sustainability. Manzo is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Grill · 405 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050, New Zealand
89.Mapu Test Kitchen
Mapu is an experimental kitchen, not a restaurant. At Mapu, you'll be served in-season and locally-sourced food, cooked right in front of you. Mapu Test Kitchen is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creative · 8A London Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
90.Margot
Margot is a bar & restaurant located in Newtown, Wellington. The menu is fresh, seasonal, and evolving. Margot is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
163 Riddiford Street, entrance via Wilson Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
91.Mary's
Mary's is a neighborhood restaurant collaboration between a local family, an iconic Hawke's Bay Winery, and a world-class chef. Mary's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
15 Joll Road, Havelock North 4130, New Zealand
92.Mason
Mason is a restaurant masquerading as a bar, offering a thoughtful selection of ice-cold beer, juicy natural wine, and quality liquor. With an ever-changing, small yet complete menu drawing on mid-eastern and med-flavors, the food is well suited for sharing with friends and family. Mason is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern · 3 Wilson Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
93.MASU by Nic Watt
Celebrated chef Nic Watt brings his passion for flavor and dedication to detail to Auckland with MASU, a new Japanese robata bar and restaurant in the Federal Street Dining Precinct. The restaurant draws on Nic's exceptional pedigree and experience from running highly successful robata restaurants in London, Macau, Hong Kong, and America. MASU by Nic Watt is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
90 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
94.Mesita Wine Bar
Mesita offers wine, food, and a candlelit ambiance, tucked away in a secluded corner of Martinborough. Mesita Wine Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
14c Ohio Street, Martinborough 5711, New Zealand
95.Metita
Curiously curated and shared with passion, Metita is where traditional Pacific flavors are refined and reimagined for contemporary tastes. Attentive to every detail, the methods of the past and present are celebrated, creating new experiences that surprise the palate and nourish the appetite. Metita is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Cuisine · level 3/90 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
96.Miro
Miro is located in one of the few heritage buildings that remain in Christchurch. Originally built in 1934, the building is adorned with history and art deco features. Miro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creative · 176 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
97.Mister D
Mister D is a cafe, restaurant, and bar serving breakfast, pasta, New Zealand entrees, and wine in a bright, contemporary space. Mister D is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 47 Tennyson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand
98.Moiety
Located in Dunedin's historic Warehouse Precinct, Moiety is a small owner-operator restaurant offering a five-course menu that is guided by local produce. Moiety is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
42 Queens Gardens, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
99.Mr Hao
Mr. Hao is a social venue for skewers, BBQ food, and Chinese favorites that pair well with beers and cocktails. Mr Hao is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Barbecue, Chinese · 365 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand
100.Mr. Morris
Mr. Morris is a place to be served, nourished, and indulged. The menu merges flavors and cultural inspirations that showcase the region, crafted from local, ethical, sustainable, and seasonal produce. Mr. Morris is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Corner of Galway & Commerce St Britomart, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand