Manukau Restaurants

One of the Parnell originals, this fine-dining restaurant opened in 1973. The surroundings are sophisticated and intimate, with tables indoors and on the vine-entwined veranda. Antoine's is popular for romantic dinners and for... more

Verona is an institution on Karangahape Road, offering some of the best contemporary cuisine to be found in town. The decor is inner city, eclectic cool. There are booths as well as small cafe tables. The clientele runs from "K... more

Bolliwood represents Indian fine-dining at its best, popular with locals and business visitors alike. The stark interior has won many awards for its simplicity and style, and it complements the fine cuisine with panache. The me... more

Prego has style! It is undoubtedly one of the best quality venues in Ponsonby, both for the excellent food and friendly competent service. Elegant in design and style, it achieves a sophisticated but unpretentious air. Terracot... more

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SPQR was one of the original cafes in Ponsonby and its popularity has stood the test of time. It is now a sophisticated upmarket restaurant and bar rather than a simple café. It has a certain energy; the later it gets the more... more

Gina's Pizza & Pasta Bar is a gem, nestled deep in the heart of Symonds Street. It is a cheery, well-priced Italian restaurant, big on both, taste and style. Owner Gina is an Italian-born, affable host, and the tastes of her pa... more

Vegetarian food has never been so interesting as at Musical Knives. With light ash-colored timber and green upholstery, it takes the clean, simplified line of decor in one of the older brick buildings in the area. Pavement seat... more

Family-owned Rasoi Vegetarian Restaurant is synonymous with exotic Indian cakes and sweets. Always clean and quick, it attracts an eclectic clientèle from all walks of life, from middle-aged hippies to young punks and Indian fa... more

Mekong Neua Thai Restaurant is tucked away in the arty suburb of Kingsland, not far from the central city. They serve a mix of dishes from North East Thailand and Laos, which are rich and creamy and rarely disappoint. The resta... more