Onslow distils Josh Emett’s international career into a distinctly New Zealand restaurant on Princes Street. After three decades spent cooking across London, New York, Los Angeles, Melbourne and Aotearoa, Emett returned with a style that values provenance without becoming solemn. Seasonal produce from local farmers and growers leads the menu, while the dining room is designed for unhurried lunches, precise dinners and celebrations. The cooking is refined, yet familiar dishes and attentive service keep the experience approachable rather than bound by the conventions of formal fine dining.
A meal can begin with compact treats that establish the restaurant’s sense of occasion: a crumbed devilled egg with caviar, fried bread with whipped goat’s cheese and truffle honey, or a crayfish éclair filled out by egg and spiced bisque. Starters move from kingfish crudo with grapefruit, lime and vanilla oil to duck pastrami with braised cabbage. The salmon trolley provides a more theatrical option, carving cured Mount Cook Alpine salmon at the table with herbs, treacle bread, pickled cucumber and honey mustard.
Main courses give New Zealand ingredients a classic structure while allowing carefully chosen contrasts. Snapper is paired with fennel, oyster cream and potato crumb; venison combines striploin and braised neck with cabbage and artichoke. Cambridge duck brings blackberry and red grape into the savoury frame, and wagyu meets pāua cream, croquette and wakame. A 12-hour lamb shoulder is designed to share. Dedicated vegetarian and vegan menus go beyond simple substitutions, offering dishes such as artichoke beignet with mushroom fricassée and hazelnut alongside a range of plant-based treats.
Dessert continues the blend of comfort and polish through chocolate soufflé with orange ice cream, bread and butter pudding with rum anglaise, and a layered creation pointedly named ‘Not Tiramisu.’ Tableside cheese and a martini trolley add ceremony without forcing every guest into the same format. Onslow also offers prix fixe and set menus, a Sunday long lunch and a Saturday arts lunch, supported by a wine list that moves between New Zealand and international producers. Diners can therefore choose a concise à la carte visit or make the service itself part of a longer occasion.
Address: 9 Princes Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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Onslow Menu
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Daily a la carte – Bread
Onslow Milk Rolls
Holly Bacon Fat, Maple Butter
Daily a la carte – Raw
Ossetra Caviar Bump
Ossetra Caviar Tin
Chopped Egg, Chives, Crème Fraîche, Shallots, Kumara Blini
Market Oysters
Chardonnay Mignonette, Lemon
Daily a la carte – Treats
Devilled Egg
Ossetra Caviar
Chatham Islands Crayfish Éclair
Organic Egg, Spiced Bisque, Herbs
Fried Bread
Whipped Goats Cheese, Truffle Honey, Rosemary
Baked Storm Clam
Burnt Butter, Fennel Pepper, Garden Herbs
Daily a la carte – Starters
Ruakākā Kingfish Crudo
Pink Grapefruit & Lime Dressing, Crème Fraîche, Vanilla Oil, Rosemary
Beurre Noisette Roasted Celeriac
Apple Mustard, Fried Shallots, Hazelnut, Thyme
Duck Pastrami
Red Wine Braised Cabbage, Horseradish Sour Cream, Dill
Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio
King Prawn Bearnaise, Pickled Cipollini Onions
Daily a la carte – Salmon Trolley
Cured Mt Cook Alpine Salmon
Garden Herbs, Treacle Bread, Pickled Cucumber, Honey Mustard
Daily a la carte – Mains
Butter Poached Snapper
Fennel Purée, Oyster Cream, Potato Crumb
Braised Beef Cheek
Leek à La Crème, Swede,Turnip, Thyme
Wild Venison Striploin
Braised Venison Neck, Savoy Cabbage, Artichoke
Cambridge Duck Breast
Blackberry Ketchup, Cromwell Cherries, Thyme
Southern Stations Wagyu Sirloin
Braised Paua Cream, Potato Croquette, Pickled Wakame
12 Hour Lumina Lamb Shoulder
Miso Bagna Càuda, Broccolini, Lemon, Pecorino (to share)
Daily a la carte – Sides
Oak Lettuce Salad
Cos, Radicchio, Garden Herbs, French Vinaigrette
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pecorino Foam, Pine Nuts, Confit Shallots
Creamed Agria Potato Gratin
Thyme, Grana Padano
Father’s Day Lunch – Extras
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 4 COURSES / 95
Te Kouma Oysters
Chardonnay Mignonette, Lemon
Father’s Day Lunch – Treats
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 4 COURSES / 95
Fried Brie
Marshs Honeycomb, Thyme
Chicken Liver Parfait
Gougere, Port Gel, Rosemary
Father’s Day Lunch – Starter
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 4 COURSES / 95
Scampi and Ruakākā Kingfish Crudo
Saffron Ginger Dressing, Waiheke Garden Flowers
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Pastrami
Milk Roll, Maple Butter
Father’s Day Lunch – Main
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 4 COURSES / 95
Fruits Of The Sea
Snapper, Prawn, Clam, Octopus, Moules Marinière
Venison Wellington
Blackberry Ketchup, Venison Bone Marrow Sauce
Southern Stations Eye Fillet
Braised Pāua Cream, Potato Croquette, Pickled Wakame
Father’s Day Lunch – Sides
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 4 COURSES / 95
New Season Yams
Maple Glaze, Whipped Sour Cream, Chives
Creamed Agria Potato Gratin
Thyme, Grana Padano
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pecorino Foam, Pine Nuts, Confit Shallots, Thyme
Father’s Day Lunch – Dessert
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH 4 COURSES / 95
Lemon Meringue Swiss Roll
Citrus Curd, Toasted Meringue
‘Not Tiramisu’ Layer Cake
Chocolate Mousse, Salted Caramel
Bread & Butter Pudding
Candied Orange, Rum Anglaise, Brown Butter Ice Cream
Dessert
Chocolate Soufflé
Salted Pecan Ice Cream
Hazelnut Praline Cream
Blackberry Sorbet, White Chocolate Cake, Rosemary Oil
‘Not Tiramisu’ Layer Cake
Chocolate Mousse, Salted Caramel
Bread & Butter Pudding
Candied Orange, Raisin, Rum Anglaise, Vanilla Ice Cream
Onslow Petit Fours
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Cheese
Cheese
The perfect finish after dessert, or instead. A seasonal selection, brought tableside for you to choose from. Served with pear chutney, lavosh, biscotti, and honeycomb.
Vegetarian Menu – Treats
Midnight Baker Seeded Loaf
Vegan Cheese, Smoked Maple, Rosemary
Preserved Artichoke
Pine Nuts
Vegetarian Menu – Starter
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pecorino Foam, Pine Nuts, Confit Shallots, Thyme
Vegetarian Menu – Main
Riwaka Périgord Truffle
Mushroom Fricassée, Jerusalem Artichoke Beignet
Vegan Menu – Treats
Quinoa Seeded Loaf
Vegan Cheese, Smoked Maple, Rosemary
Preserved Artichoke
Pine Nuts
Beetroot Tartar
Walnuts, Olive Oil
Vegan Menu – Starters
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pecorino Foam, Pine Nuts, Confit Shallots, Thyme
Vegan Menu – Main
Riwaka Périgord Truffle
Mushroom Fricassée, Jerusalem Artichoke Beignet
Saturday Arts Lunch – Treats
SATURDAY ARTS LUNCH $65 PER PERSON. 4 TREATS, YOUR CHOICE OF MAIN & DESSERT.
Marlborough Oyster
Mignonette
Lamb Croquette
Pumpkin Purée, Sage
Devilled Egg
Riwaka Truffle
Fried Bread
Salmon Mousse, Roe, Dill
Add – Chatham Islands Crayfish Éclair
Organic Egg, Spiced Bisque, Basil
Saturday Arts Lunch – Main
SATURDAY ARTS LUNCH $65 PER PERSON. 4 TREATS, YOUR CHOICE OF MAIN & DESSERT.
Butter Poached Snapper
Prawn Risotto, Crispy Prawn, Chive
Braised Beef Cheek
Creamed Leek, Potato Skins, Horseradish
Saturday Arts Lunch – Sides
SATURDAY ARTS LUNCH $65 PER PERSON. 4 TREATS, YOUR CHOICE OF MAIN & DESSERT.
Oak Lettuce Salad
Cos, Radicchio, Garden Herbs, French Vinaigrette
Add – Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pecorino Foam, Pine Nuts, Confit Shallots, Thyme
Add – Creamed Agria Potato Gratin
Thyme, Grana Padano
Saturday Arts Lunch – Dessert
SATURDAY ARTS LUNCH $65 PER PERSON. 4 TREATS, YOUR CHOICE OF MAIN & DESSERT.
Blackberry ‘Bombe Alaska’
Honey Cake, Italian Meringue
Chocolate Soufflé
Salted Pecan Ice Cream
Sunday Long Lunch – Extras
SUNDAY LONG LUNCH 4 COURSES / 85.
Ossetra Caviar Bump
Sunday Long Lunch – Treats
SUNDAY LONG LUNCH 4 COURSES / 85.
Baked Oyster
Rockefeller
Yellowfin Tuna Tartlet
Crème Fraîche, Chives
Fried Oyster Mushroom
Agrodolce Glaze
Sunday Long Lunch – Starter
SUNDAY LONG LUNCH 4 COURSES / 85.
King Prawn Risotto
Prawn Head Bisque, Crispy Legs, Lemon
Awatoru Wild Venison Tartare
Toasted Brioche, Deviled Egg Mayonnaise
Add – Caviar
Sunday Long Lunch – Main
SUNDAY LONG LUNCH 4 COURSES / 85.
Hawke’s Bay Baked Sole
Beurre Noisette, Capers, Parsley
Cambridge Duck Pithivier
Sautéed Morels, Cognac Duck Liver Sauce
Braised Beef Cheek
Leek à La Crème, Swede,Turnip, Thyme
Add – Truffle
Sunday Long Lunch – Sides
SUNDAY LONG LUNCH 4 COURSES / 85.
New Season Yams
Maple Glaze, Whipped Sour Cream, Chives
Creamed Agria Potato Gratin
Thyme, Grana Padano
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pecorino Foam, Pine Nuts, Confit Shallots, Thyme
Sunday Long Lunch – Dessert
SUNDAY LONG LUNCH 4 COURSES / 85.
Lemon Meringue Swiss Roll
Citrus Curd, Toasted Meringue
Cromwell Apricot Clafoutis
Vanilla Chantilly Cream
Father’s Day Lunch – Drinks
Wine Pairing Optional
Saturday Arts Lunch – Mini Cocktails
Two sip cocktails, it’s the drink you need before you have your first drink
Junior Jasmine
Two Sip Jasmine / Jasmine Gin, Lychee, Umeshu, Lemon
Knee High Negroni
Two Sip Negroni / Gin, Campari, Cynar, Sweet Vermouth, Tawny Port
Mini Martini
Two Sip Martini / Vodka, Vermouth, Olive Brine
Add – Ossetra Caviar Olive
Sunday Long Lunch – Drinks
Wine Pairing
Dessert & Fortified
75ml
2022 Astrolabe Late Harvest Chenin Blanc
Marlborough
2015 Nevis Bluff Pinot Gris
Central Otago
2019 Churton Petit Manseng
Marlborough
2015 Ch. Guiraud, Sauternes
Bordeaux, France
NV Yalumba Antique Muscat
Barossa, Australia
2019 Alvear Pedro Ximenéz
Montilla Moriles, Spain
NV Lustau ‘Don Nuno’ Oloroso Seco
Jerez, Spain
NV Graham’s 10yo Tawny
Gaia, Portugal
NV Graham’s 20yo Tawny
Gaia, Portugal
NV Barbeito Boal ‘Reserva’
Madeira, Portugal
Brandy/Cognac/Grappa
30ml
Martell VS
Cognac, France
Pierre Ferrand ‘1840’ 1er
Cognac, France
Delord 1995 Bas Armagnac
Armagnac, France
Domfrontais 2015 Calvados
Calvados, France
Jacopo Poli 2014 Grappa Sassicaia
Tuscany, Italy
Hennessy ‘XO’
Cognac, France
After Dinner Cocktails
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Demerara
Key Lime Pie
Lime, Pistachio Biscuit Infused Pisco, Cream, Tonic
Sweet Temptation
Mango, Vanilla Vodka, Spiced Rum, Lime
Crimson & Cream
White Chocolate, Chambord, Hazelnut, Pisco, Cream
Beverage List – Martini Trolley Service
The martini is a drink that deserves a little ceremony. Our tableside trolley service brings a touch of theatre to your dining experience
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Beverage List – The Collection
Second Nature
Gin, St Germain, Lavender, Cucumber, Soda
Jungle Cartel
Cocchi Torino, Cynar, Spiced Rum, Banana, Coffee, Tonic
Jasmine
Jasmine Gin, Lychee, Umeshu, Lemon
Beverage List – Reimagined Classics
Manhattan Underwood
Porcini Butter Whisky, Red Wine Reduction, Mushroom Tuille
Marlborough Sour
Sauvignon Blanc, Passionfruit, Lemon
Chilli Margarita
Chilli Tequila, Curaçao, Yuzu, Lime
Negroni
Gin, Campari, Cynar, Sweet Vermouth, Tawny Port
Sweet Talk
Melon, Umeshu, Elderflower, Lemon
Pink + White Terraces
Rhubarb, Custard, Cranberry, Lime
Beverage List – Non-Alcoholics
All spirits listed are prepared using 0% non-alcoholic alternatives
Peach Fizz
Central Otago Peach Juice, Apricot Tea, Cinnamon, Orange, Lime
Mint Condition
Butterfly Pea Cordial, Summer Fruit Tea, Lime, Mint
Matcha do about Nothing
Tequila, Greek Yogurt, Matcha Cordial, Szechuan Pepper
Hibiscus Blush
London Dry, Italian Spritz, Aperitif Rosso, Hibiscus
Aotearoa Spritz
Vermouth, Horopito, Kawakawa, Pohutukawa, Lime
Privateer
Dark Cane Rum, Lyre’s Rosso, Citrus Oleo
Beverage List – Non-Alcoholic Wine
Odd Bird Blanc de Blancs
Beverage List – Softs & Juice
Coca-Cola / Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
Schweppes Ginger Beer / Ginger Ale
Schweppes Soda
Schweppes Tonic / Diet Tonic
Schweppes Lemonade
East Imperial Grapefruit Tonic
East Imperial Yuzu Tonic
Homegrown Fresh Orange Juice
Keri Juice – Pineapple / Apple / Cranberry / Tomato
Beverage List – Non-Alcoholic & Low ABV Beer
Garage Project 'Tiny' IPA 0% (Can)
Peroni 0%
McLeods Northern Light Session Lager 2.3% (Can)
Beverage List – Low ABV
Seasonal Wine Spritz
White Wine, Lemon, Orange Bitters, Soda
Beverage List – Water
Antipodes Sparkling / Still (1 litre)
Antipodes Sparkling / Still (500ml)
Beverage List – Tap Beer
375ml
Asahi Super Dry Lager 5%
Sawmill Bright IPA 5.9%
Beverage List – Bottle/Can
Garage Project 'Tiny' IPA 0% (Can)
Peroni 0%
McLeods 'Northern Light' Session Lager 2.3% (Can)
Urbanaut 'Copacabana' Brut IPA Low Carb 7.1%
Urbanaut 'Jaco' Hazy Pale Ale 2.5%
Sawmill Pilsner 4.8%
Hallertau '#09 The Beer of Auckland' Lager
Garage Project 'Aro Noir' Porter 7.1%
Beverage List – Cider
Peckham's Apple Cider 5.3%
Beverage List – Sake
100ml
Koimari Saki Junmai Daiginjo
Saga, Japan
Beverage List – Aperitif
45ml
Cocchi Americano
Piedmont, Italy
L'Opera Bitter Orange
Hastings, NZ
Pernod
Pontalier, France
Ricard
Marseille, France
RinQuinQuin á la Pêche
Provence, France
Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth
Piedmont, Italy
Beverage List – Dry Sherry
75ml
Olorosso, Lustau Don Nuno
Jerez, Spain
Beverage List – Champagne & Sparkling
125ml
MV Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition
Champagne, France
NV Ruinart 'R' Brut
Champagne, France
2020 Vilaura Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc
Marlborough
2023 Ata Rangi Brut Rosé
Martinborough
Beverage List – White
150ml
2024 Clos Henri ‘Otira’ Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
2022 Pegasus Bay 'Bel Canto' Riesling
North Canterbury
2022 Lyrarakis 'Psarades' Dafni
Crete, Greece
2024 Kenzie 'Mangatahi' Albariño
Hawke’s Bay
2024 Scout Pinot Gris
Central Otago
2023 Alta Mora Etna Bianco
Sicily, Italy
2024 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis
Burgundy, France
2023 Luta 'Cirrus' Chardonnay
Nelson
Beverage List – White Cellar Selection
75ml/150ml
2022 J. Colin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Burgundy, France
Beverage List – Rosé
150ml
2025 Ch. d’Esclans 'Whispering Angel'
Provence, France
Beverage List – Red
150ml
2023 Foradori Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti
Dolomite, Italy
2024 Aprentis of Devotus Pinot Noir
Martinborough
2023 Prophet's Rock 'Olearia' Pinot Noir
Central Otago
2024 Jenny Dobson 'Francie' Cab Franc
Hawke’s Bay
2021 Marqués de Riscal 'Reserva'
Rioja, Spain
2023 Stormwood 'Meritage', Cab Sav/Merlot
Waiheke Island
Beverage List – Red Cellar Selection
75ml/150ml
2018 Yalumba 'Octavius' Shiraz
Barossa, Australia
2018 Hans Herzog Nebbiolo
Marlborough
2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir
Martinborough
2024 Ata Rangi 'McCrone Vineyard' Pinot Noir
Martinborough
Flight of two
Beverage List – Amaro/Digestif
30ml
Amarot “8” Lanificio San Salvatore
Turin, Italy
Nonino Quintessentia
Friuli, Italy
Averna
Sicily, Italy
Montenegro
Bologna, Italy
Mandragola
Vidracco, Italy
Cynar
Novi Ligure, Italy
Fernet Branca
Milan, Italy
Benvenuti Nocino
Bologna, Italy
Liquore Strega
Benevento, Italy
Picon Club
Belgium
Amaro di Angostura
Trinidad, West Indies
Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe Glaciale
Bern, Switzerland
Mr Black Coffee Amaro
Sydney, Australia
Fernet Branca Mentha
Turin, Italy
Beverage List – Allpress Coffee
As you like it
Beverage List – Noble & Sunday Tea
No.590 English Breakfast
No.551 Classic Early Grey
No.910 Chamomile Blossom
No.950 Ginger Limoncello
No.911 Peppermint Breeze
No.201 Imperial Sencha
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