Auckland’s Mediterranean and Middle Eastern tables cover a remarkable stretch of ground. A quick kebab after work and a long dinner built around mezze share the same love of warm bread, bright herbs and food with something worth passing across the table. The difference is in the detail: charcoal smoke at one address, lemon and olive oil at another, or a carefully balanced plate that draws on several coastal traditions.
For an easy meal, there are wraps, rice plates and grilled meats that make sense without a booking. For a gathering, the better approach is often to start with dips or vegetables, then add seafood or a substantial shared main. Several kitchens also cross borders: Greek and Italian favourites sit together in Campbells Bay, while Auckland produce gives Levantine and Southern European ideas a distinctly local accent.
Choose according to the evening you want. Gemmayze Street and The Greek House invite a spread of small plates; Parro and Advieh offer more composed cooking; Esther brings a lively hotel dining room to the Viaduct. On the North Shore and in the suburbs, relaxed restaurants offer their own reasons to travel. Menus and service periods change, so confirm the current details with the restaurant when planning a visit.

Parro
Parro takes Mediterranean ideas into a small Dominion Road dining room centred on the charcoal grill. Its cooking feels considered without losing the pleasure of a shared table. The current menu moves from cured raw fish with white gazpacho and citrus to tiger prawns in a punchy pil pil sauce. Barbecued eggplant with romesco is a worthwhile vegetable course, while flatbread gives everyone a reason to linger over the sauces. The dishes draw brightness and smoke from different parts of the Mediterranean rather than trying to represent one country.
For a larger appetite, the lamb shoulder with chermoula, labneh and pistachio offers a richer contrast to the seafood. The compact room and open-kitchen energy suit a conversation-led dinner where several plates arrive in stages. Dessert is part of the appeal too: crema catalana and tiramisu take the meal somewhere softer after the grill. Parro works particularly well for diners who enjoy precise cooking and are comfortable sharing. Confirm the seasonal menu before ordering, as produce and the day’s fish can change.
Address: 359 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024
Parro Menu
Starters
Marinated Olives Mix
BBQ Flat Bread
House made, long fermentation, charcoal fired.
Maximo's Burrata
Pumpkin puree, kabocha, pumpkin seeds
Croquetas
Mushroom mix, black truffle, burnt onion, sour cream.
BBQ Eggplant
Romesco, lettuce dressing, sesame seeds
Baby Cos
Salsa verde, ranch sauce, pangrattato
Smalls
Cured Raw Fish
White gazpacho, orange noisette, citrus
Chreed Tiger Prawns
Intense gambas pil pil sauce, chilli oil
Pork Sausage Botifarra
Chickpeas stew, radicchio salad, mustard
Mains
PASTA OF THE DAY
Leek Risotto
BBQ leek, sofrito, green picada, parmesan
Charcoal Grill
BBQ Fish
Fennel veloute, fresh fennel, potato gratin
Lamb Shoulder
Chermoula, carrot purre, labneh, pistachio
Prime T-Bone - 100g
(Ask your server the size available)
Dessert
Tiramisu
Dark Chocolate Crémeux
BBQ brioche, brownbutter ice cream
Crème Catalana Foam
Toffee, honeycomb, orange jelly
Sparkling
Champagne Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee NV, French
Bacio Della Luna Prosecco DOC, Italy
White Wines
Cembra Pinot Grigio, Italy
Greystone Riesling, New Zealand
Terroir Project Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Ozu By Otazu Chardonnay, Spain
Albert Bichot Petite Chablis, France
Orange Wine
Terroir Project Orange, New Zealand
Rosé and Chilled Red
San Marzano Tramari Puglia Rose, Italy
St. Pauls 'Missianer' Schiava Alto Adige, Italy
Red Wines
Emma Marris Pinot Noir, New Zealand
Varvaglione Mezzo Primitivo, Italy
Petra 'Zingari' Rosso Super Tuscan, Italy
Tempranillo 'Reserva' Rioja, Spain
Cocktails
Negroni- dry gin, vermouth, campari
Chilli margarita - tequila, lime, triple sec, chilli
Aperol Spritz - prosecco, aperol, soda
Limoncello Spritz - prossecco, limoncello, soda
Cosmopolitan - vodka, triple sec, cranberry and lime juice
Non alcohol cocktail - project hydrosol, soda water
On Tap
Estrella Damn - on tap
Aperitifs
Vermouth #2 - A bitter sweet digestive with orange and herbs
Beer-Cider
Sawmill Pilsner 4.8%
Sawmill Hazy IPA 5.90%
Sawmill Pale Ale - Low alcohol 2.5%
Sawmill no alcohol 0%
Sawmill Bright IPA 5,5%
Sawmill Ultra Low Carb - Larger 4,2%
Non Alcohol
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola zero
Schweppes lemonade
Tonic water, soda water
Apple, orange, pineapple - Juice
Voyage water - still, sparkling

Gemmayze Street
High in St Kevin’s Arcade, Gemmayze Street makes Lebanese dining feel generous and social. Begin with its hummus and housemade kūmara pide, then move through falafel, vegetables and a brighter salad before the larger plates. The sample menu pairs roasted garlic and paprika with the hummus, and brings tahini and pickled green chilli to the falafel. Those combinations are a useful introduction to a kitchen that pays attention to texture as much as spice. There is pleasure in letting several smaller dishes build the meal rather than choosing one main immediately.
Chicken shish tawook with toum and herb salad, or lamb shoulder with pomegranate, can anchor a longer dinner. The room has an easy bustle and suits friends who want to share, compare and stay awhile. Vegetables are treated with similar care: roasted carrots, aubergine and cauliflower offer more than side-dish relief. The online menu is labelled as a sample, so discuss the day’s dishes, dietary needs and portion sizes with the team. A booking is sensible when Karangahape Road is busy in the evening.
Address: Shop 16, St Kevin's Arcade, 183 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Gemmayze Street Menu
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Mezza
Housemade pide
golden kumara, za’atar
Hummus
roasted garlic, paprika
Babaganouj
smokey eggplant, cumin, pomegranate
Falafel
pickled green chilli, tahini, coriander
Fattouche
lebanese green salad, sumac, pomegranate
Kūmara fetteh
roasted kūmara, taratour, baharat, almond
Braised leeks
lubneh, macadmaia dukkah, fennel seed
Jazar
roasted carrot, cashew, fennugreek, spiced granola
Asparagus
oregano, brown butter hollandaise, feta
Shish barak
mushroom dumplings, yoghurt veloute, mint
Kibbeh nayeh
venison tartare, fermented chilli, crispy potato
Samak nayeh
raw market fish, pistachio, basil, crispy shallot
Octopus manoushi
toasted flatbread, za’atar mayo, coriander zhoug
Chicken shish
grilled chicken thigh, toum, pickles, saffron rice, gremolata
Lahme shish
grilled lamb rump, dill lubneh, muhamarra, chilli crisp
Nana’s yukney
braised lamb shoulder, tomato, cinnamon, pea, crispy kataifi
Jeeb
Please note this is a sample menu and all dishes are subject to change
JEEB
Housemade pide Hummus roasted garlic, paprika Babaganouj smoky eggplant, cumin, pomegranate Falafel pickled green chilli, tahini, coriander … Fattouche lebanese green salad, sumac, pomegranate Jazar roasted carrot, cashew, fennugreek, spiced granola Gemmayze St lamb shoulder slow roasted lamb, pomegranate jus
JEEB
Housemade pide Hummus roasted garlic, paprika Babaganouj smoky eggplant, cumin, pomegranate Kibbeh Nayeh venison tartare, fermented chilli, preserved lemon Falafel pickled green chilli, tahini, coriander … Asparagus cultured cream, oregano, pinenut Fattouche lebanese green salad, sumac, pomegranate Jazar roasted carrot, cashew, fennugreek, spiced granola Nana’s yukney braised lamb shoulder, tomato, cinnamon, pea, crispy kataifi … Knefe kataifi pastry, baked ricotta, passionfruit, orange blossom
JEEB
Housemade pide Hummus roasted garlic, paprika Babaganouj smoky eggplant, cumin, pomegranate Kibbeh nayeh venison tartare, fermented chilli, preserved lemon Falafel pickled green chilli, tahini, coriander … Octopus manoushi toasted flatbread, za’atar mayo, coriander zhoug … Asparagus cultured cream, oregano, pinenut Fattouche lebanese green salad, sumac, pomegranate Jazar roasted carrot, cashew, fennugreek, spiced granola Gemmayze St lamb shoulder slow roasted lamb, pomegranate jus … Knefe kataifi pastry, baked ricotta, passionfruit, orange blossom
Take some Gemmayze Street home with you
Hummus by Gemmayze St
Beer & Cider
Hallertau #10
5.0% Hazy Pale Ale 330ml tap
Hallertau #2
5.3% Pale Ale 330ml tap
Hallertau #0
0% Pale Ale 330ml
Hallertau #8
5.0% Mr Yakimoto Lager 330ml
Abel Cider NV
330ml
Non-Alcoholic
NON #1
Salted raspberry & chamomile
NON # 3
Toasted Cinnamon & yuzu
Housemade Sodas
Gaza Cola
Karma sodas
Iced Lebanese Coffee
with Oat milk
Oravida Sparkling water
800ml
Cocktails
Amira
White Rum, Cardamom, Apple, Cinnamon
Jiddi Sour
White Rum, Pomegranate, Lime, Egg White
Fawwaar
Kyoho Grape, Vodka, Chambord, Prosecco
Arak Wardeh
Arak, Rose, Lime, Pet Nat
Tein Old fashioned
Bourbon, Fig Syrup, Bitters
Nana m’talaj
Vodka, Lemon, Mint, Crushed Ice
G Street Classics
Za’atar Stormy
Za’atar Bourbon, Ginger, Lime
Orange Blossom Mojito
White Rum, Lime, Mint, Bitters
Taaza
Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime, Pickled Green Chilli, Baharat
Saffron Negroni
Lemon Gin, Saffron Vermouth, Campari
Yallah!
Coconut Rum, Coffee Liqueur, Pedro Ximenez, Salted Vanilla Cream
Mocktails
Bonjus
Pineapple, Passionfruit, Oregano
Khyar
Cucumber, Feijoa, Yuzu Tonic
Bubbles
15 minute bottles “Mildnat” ‘24
Waipara, Central Otago
Paradise Prosecco
Australia
Falceri Extra Dry Prosecco
Italy
1818 Brut NV
By Billecart Salmon, Champagne
White
Collaboration “impressions” ‘25
Hawkes Bay • Chardonnay
Rock Ferry 3rd Rock ‘23
Rapaura, Marlborough • Sauvignon Blanc
Unkel “Rio” ‘23
Nelson • Pinot Gris
Dr Loosen ‘23
Mosel, Germany • Riesling Kabinett
Dragon Bones ‘24
Waitaki Valley, North Otago • Pinot Gris
BQ-Ā de Marsyas ‘19
Bekka Valley, Lebanon • Blend
AC Reserve ‘23
(Corban family) Hawkes Bay • Chardonnay
AC Reserve ‘23
(Corban family) Hawkes Bay • Viognier
Rose
Rock Ferry “Orchard” ‘25
Hawkes Bay • Pinot Blac, Pinot gris
Château Garage “le deux soeurs” ‘24
Hawkes Bay • merlot, rose
Orange
Park ‘24
Nelson • Gewurtztraminer Blend
Huntress Waihonga ‘24
Wairarapa • Pinot gris
Chilled Red
15 Minute Bottles “Test Pots” ‘23
Waipara, Central Otago • Pinot Noir
Huntress Kuratea ‘23
Wairarapa • Pinot noir, Syrah
Red
Munroes Road ‘21
Clevedon • Syrah
Mon Cheval ‘15
Waipara Valley • Pinot Noir
Jasci & Marchesani ‘23
Abruzzo, Italy • Montepulciano
Cincinelli ‘23
Arezzo, Italy • Chianti
BQ-Ā de Marsyas ‘20
Lebanon • Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Unkel “Atlas” ‘23
Nelson • Pinot Noir
Two Hands “Angels’ Share” Shiraz ‘23
McLaren Vale
Sweet
Corrado Tonelli
Pergola, Italy • Visner

El Greco
Campbells Bay is the setting for a family-style Greek and Italian meal with a broad, flexible menu. El Greco is especially useful when a table wants both the familiar and the exploratory: one person can settle on moussaka or souvlaki while another heads for seafood pasta or pizza. Start on the Greek side with warm pita and the mixed dips, or choose prawn saganaki for its tomato-and-feta richness. The gyros bring lamb, tzatziki, tomato and onion together with the comfort of hot chips.
There is enough range here to build either a quick seaside lunch or an unhurried dinner. Grilled halloumi and baked feta make a lighter opening; lamb cutlets or the chicken skewers give the meal a more traditional centre. The kitchen’s use of olive oil, lemon and herbs keeps the Greek plates lively, while the Italian dishes make the restaurant an easy compromise for a mixed group. Ask about the current menu and any dietary adaptations when booking, particularly if the party needs a gluten-free preparation.
Address: Unit 1/1 The Esplanade, Campbells Bay, Auckland 0630
El Greco Menu
Kids Meals
Kids meals for ages 12 years and under. Served with dessert + select one drink. $21 Kids Menu: Choose your favourite! Pick a pizza or pasta, and we'll take care of the rest. Meals served with a drink and a sweet treat to finish. Gluten-free pizza & pasta (penne) available +$4.
Kids Meal Deal
Choose one pizza or pasta, plus a dessert and a drink.
Hawaiian Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Bolognese
Vanilla ice-cream sundae
Sprite
Coke
L&P
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Desserts
Sweet, indulgent and made to finish your meal on a high note.
Limoncello Cheesecake
made with Limoncello liqueur
Gelato
Freshly, locally made, your choice of Limoncello or passionfruit
Chocolate Orange Panacota
Traditional Italian dessert with a citrus twist.
Santorini Sundae
vanilla ice-cream with chocolate sauce and almond slices
Vesuvio Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake with a caramel centre
Sticky Date Pudding
with caramel sauce and a vanilla bean cream
Cretan Style Halloumi
Pan fried halloumi with honey, sesame and poppy seeds.
Baklavas
Filo with walnut, pistachio, spices and honey syrup, served with ice cream.
Tiramisu
Traditional Italian dessert with marscapone, liqueur and brandy (Kostas' secret recipe!).
Pizza Breads
Warm, flavourful and perfect to share. A simple start to your table.
Herb
Mixed Greek herbs, garlic and EVO oil.
Napolitana
Tomato, rosemary, Kalamata olives.
Pesto and Parmesan
Homemade basil pesto, garlic and parmesan flakes.
El Greco
Caramelised onion, garlic and blue cheese.
Dips
A selection of house-made dips, served with warm pita bread. Perfect for sharing.
Tzatziki
Greek yoghurt, cucumber, dill, garlic and EVO oil.
Aubergine
Roasted aubergine, garlic, Greek herbs and EVO oil.
Taramosalata
Fish roe with fresh lemon juice.
Crab
Crab meat, cream, onion, EVO and smoked paprika.
Mixed Dips
Aubergine, tzatziki, taramosalata, served with pita and crackers.
Salates - Salad
Fresh, vibrant and full of flavour. The perfect complement to your meal, to share or as a main.
Greek
Traditional recipe with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, Kalamata olives, feta.
Lasithi
A mix of salad greens, beetroot, feta, almonds, cherry tomatoes, gherkins and onion.
Seafood
A generous variety of mixed seafood, drizzled with an EVO oil and balsamic dressing complete with fresh seasonal greens.
Caesar Salad
Roma lettuce, chicken, egg, croutons, anchovies, with a homemade creamy Caesar dressing.
Mezedes - Starters
A selection of favourites to begin, made for sharing and enjoying together.
Patātes
Curly deep fried potatoes served with garlic aioli
Greek Patātes
Deep fried potatoes served with feta, onion, fresh tomato, oregano and EVO.
Brussel Sprouts
Pan-fried in EVO oil with bacon and parmesan (vegetarian option available).
Greek Halloumi
Semi soft goat & sheep cheese, fried in EVO oil and served with lemon.
Mushroom A La Cream
Button mushrooms in a garlic, cream sauce.
Mixed Olives
Warm olives served with fresh bread and olive oil
Gnocchi
Cooked in thick Napolitana sauce served with basil and parmesan
Soutzoukakia
Beef & lamb meatballs made with fresh herbs and thick tomato sauce.
Dolmades
Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef and rice, served with an egg lemon sauce.
Baked Feta
Greek feta cooked in the oven with tomato, capsicum & onion.
Grilled Prawns
King prawns cooked on the grill, topped with homemade dressing, served on a bed of salad greens
Grilled Octopus
Served with an EVO oil, fresh lemon and mustard dressing
Sikotakia
Chicken livers fried in EVO oil served with garlic & lemon.
Calamari
Deep fried and served with tzatziki and a garlic & fresh lemon juice.
Scallops
Poached in a mild garlic, cream sauce.
Prawn Saganaki
King prawns cooked in a tomato and feta sauce.
Prawns Ala Gamberi
Pan fried king prawns in butter, garlic, brandy and cream.
Pizza
Cooked on a tomato base with a blend of mozzarella and edam, finished with garlic and fresh parsley. Classic, comforting and made to share. Gluten-free and dairy-free options available, +$6. Large size only.
Margherita
Cherry tomato, basil.
Hawaiian
Ham, cheese, pineapple.
Al Funghi
Mushroom, garlic.
Prosciutto
Ham, cheese.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni, roast red capsicum.
Carnivoro
Salami, bacon, ham, pepperoni, BBQ sauce.
Vegetariana
Mushroom, olives, zucchini, garlic, capsicum, artichoke, onion.
Siciliana
Chorizo, fresh tomato, onion, mushrooms.
Di Costa
(Kostas' favourite) Sun dried tomatoes, feta, onion, olives, garlic, basil.
Capritziosa
Capers, olives, anchovies, garlic, mushroom.
Quattro Stagioni
Salami, ham, prawns, mushroom.
Pollo
Chicken, capsicum, onion, mushroom.
Divino
Salami, ham, bacon, mushroom, onion, capsicum, olives.
Gustoza
Chorizo, salami, mushroom, capsicum, feta, lime chilli.
Fruiti Di Mare
Selection of seafood and garlic.
Pollo Primo
Smoked chicken, blue cheese, mushroom, capsicum, onion.
Di Como
Mozzarella, Parma ham, cherry tomatoes, red onion and rocket leaves.
El Greco
Lamb, onion, feta, capsicum, olives, tzatziki.
Macaronia - Pasta
Classic pasta dishes made with rich sauces and bold flavours. Comforting and satisfying. Gluten-free option available, penne only, +$4.
Spaghetti Napolitana
Cooked in a rich basil and tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Traditional Italian ground beef in a herb and tomato sauce.
Basil and Pesto Tortellini
With a mushroom and garlic cream sauce.
Beef Lasagne
Ground beef layered with pasta and a bechamel sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Bacon, mushrooms in a white wine and garlic cream sauce.
Spaghetti Pollo Picanté
Chicken, capsicum, olives, chilli, garlic, white wine and tomato cream sauce.
Spaghetti Verdura
Capsicum, olives, mushroom, onion, spinach and garlic in a tomato cream sauce.
Spaghetti Putanesca
Capers, olives, anchovies and tomato sauce.
Penné Di Costa
Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, blue cheese and garlic in a tomato cream sauce.
Fettuccine El Greco
Smoked chicken, mushrooms, white wine and tomato cream sauce.
Rosie's Pasta
Chicken, mushrooms, bacon, olives, chilli, garlic, capsicum, EVO oil.
Kokkinistó
Orzo pasta served with eye fillet pieces cooked in a traditional tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Marinara
A generous mix of seafood, cooked with capers in a tomato sauce.
Dry Marinara
King prawns, scallops, mussels, snapper and calamari, cooked with spaghetti, EVO oil, fresh garlic and chilli flakes.
Italian - Piatto - Main
Timeless Italian favourites, full of flavour and made to be enjoyed.
Pesce Del Giorno
Snapper fillet cooked with a garlic, caper and lemon sauce, served with salad.
Scallopini Marsala
Pork fillet in a creamy mushroom and marsala sauce, served with vegetables.
Chicken Frangelico
Free range chicken breast cooked in a cream sauce with cashews and Frangelico liqueur, served with vegetables.
Bistecca El Pepe
250g Eye fillet cooked in a red wine and mustard cream, sauce with vegetables.
Greek - Piata - Main
Inspired by traditional Greek cooking, hearty, vibrant and made for sharing.
Spanacorizo
A classic Greek dish of spinach and rice, gently cooked with herbs, lemon and EVO.
Souvlaki
Free range chicken breast skewered and cooked on the grill, served with pita, served with tzatziki and salad.
Moussaka
Layers of potato, aubergine, zucchini, ground beef and bechamel sauce, served with tzatziki and salad.
Brizola
(Kostas' Father's favourite!) 300g Scotch fillet grilled, served with fries and salad.
Paithakia
(Sarah's favourite!) Lamb cutlets grilled, served with fries, served with salad and tzatziki.
Signature Dish
Our signature favourite. A standout dish not to be missed.
Gyros El Greco
2 x Greek pita with lamb, tzatziki, tomato and onion, with a side of chips.
Bubbles
Enjoy a bottle of bubbles at the table - perfect for sharing, celebrating or simply adding a little sparkle to your meal. Or, if it’s just for you, our Bacio della Luna piccolo is the perfect single-serve treat.
Bacio della Luna Prosecco 200ml piccolo
Lively flavours of ripe apple & peach
Ruffino Prosecco
Ruffino Prosecco Rosé
MDC Champagne
New Zealand Wines
Fresh, vibrant and expressive - showcasing the best of New Zealand’s vineyards.
Map Maker Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough
Bright citrus, passionfruit & gooseberry with a smooth creamy texture
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough
Elegant yet full flavoured, crisp acidity, refreshing herbal & citrus finish
Coopers Creek Limeworks Chardonnay - Hawke's Bay
Soft & creamy with a bouquet of peach and hazelnut
Kim Crawford Chardonnay 'Small Parcels' - Hawke's Bay
Full-bodied, creamy texture, butterscotch & lemon meringue pie
Mediterranean Wines
Inspired by the sun-soaked regions of Greece and Italy, rich, characterful and made to enjoy with food.
Sensi Pinot Grigio
Fresh, clean dry style. Creamy & elegant
Origines Italicae Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC
Crisp, refreshing with pear, green apple, & citrus
Cantina Di Monteforte Soave Classico
Creamy texture with complex nutty flavours
Cantina La Palma Vermentino Aragosta
Dry & saline white from the island of Sardinia
Spirits
A curated range of classic spirits to enjoy your way. (mixer included)
Gordons
Gin
Bombay Sapphire
Gin
Tanqueray
Gin
Absolut
Vodka
Premium Spirits
A refined selection of premium pours, chosen for depth, quality and character. (mixer included)
Sealovers
Gin
Scapegrace
Gin
45 South
Vodka
Scapegrace
Vodka
Cocktails
Classic favourites and vibrant flavours - made for sipping, sharing and enjoying the moment.
Mimosa
Prosecco, fresh orange juice
Dark 'N' Stormy
Dark rum, ginger beer, bitters.
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Kahlúa, fresh espresso.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, soda
Coffee & Tea
From barista-made coffee to teas and after-dinner favourites, the perfect pairing for something sweet.
Special Coffee
Affogato
or with liqueur
Iced Coffee or Iced Chocolate
Mocktails
All the flavour, none of the alcohol - refreshing, vibrant and just as enjoyable.
Shirley Temple
Cranberry, lime, ginger beer, Grenadine
Mojito
Fresh lime, mint, sugar syrup, soda
Margarita
Fresh lime, orange juice, soda.

Advieh Restaurant & Bar
Advieh brings Middle Eastern aromatics to a polished dining room at Commercial Bay. The current dinner menu opens with Turkish pide, za’atar and whipped butter, a straightforward way to ease into the kitchen’s spice-led style. Split-pea hummus comes with hawaij and spicy falafel; grilled haloumi finds a different balance with dates, mint, almonds and mānuka honey. These are dishes for a table willing to try more than one plate, with acidity, sweetness and heat moving through the meal rather than sitting in separate courses.
The larger dishes continue that approach. Half-grilled chicken brings Istanbul butter, toum and charred lemon, while lamb haneeth arrives with jewelled rice and fennel tzatziki. There is also a celeriac shish for diners who want the same smoky, spice-conscious treatment without meat. Advieh fits a deliberate lunch or an occasion dinner in the city centre; the restaurant also offers a shared tasting format. Check which menu is running when you book, since breakfast, lunch and dinner each have a different character.
Address: 1 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Advieh Restaurant & Bar Menu
Breakfast
Full Advieh breakfast experience
Experience the full selection from our continental offering and choose any A la Carte item to accompany.
Breakfast Table
Freshly baked croissant, danish pastries and brioche. Cereals, Fernglen Farm yoghurt, poached seasonal fruit. Daily Bread hand crafted sourdough bread, preserves and marmalades. chilled selection of local and European cheeses, continental charcuterie. house cured local fish. Fresh juice.
Maple waffles
lemon curd, rose poached rhubarb, vanilla mascarpone, walnut crumble
Habitual eggs
cooked your way, toasted sourdough
Turkish eggs
poached eggs, tahini yoghurt, Turkish butter, chili dukkah, grilled pide
Breakfast salad
grilled broccolini, baby romaine, smoked almond skordalia, bulgur, crispy egg
Nasi Goreng
sticky pork belly, toasted peanuts, Asian greens, jasmine rice, chilli fried egg
Shakshuka baked eggs
bell pepper, eggplant, feta, hazelnut, dukkah, Turkish pide
Avocado toast
poached eggs, crushed avocado, sourdough
Green omelette anytime plate
broccolini, silver beet, soft herbs, Greek feta, hollandaise
Karaage chicken nourish bowl
steamed rice, miso mayo, spring onion, edamame, chilli oil
Savoury rice porridge
shredded spicy chicken, spring onion, edamame, chilli oil
Vegetarian savoury rice porridge
mushroom, spring onion, edamame, chilli oil
House smoked pastrami benedict
hash browns, hollandaise, za’atar, herbs
New Zealand breakfast
merguez sausage, free range bacon, roasted tomato, grilled mushrooms, sourdough toast, eggs your way
Bacon and egg banjo
free range bacon, seasonal greens, fried egg
Breakfast wrap
portobello mushroom, avocado, shredded kale, fried egg
Breakfast Sides
Free range bacon
Avocado
Smoked salmon
Egg
Halloumi
Lunch – Small Plates & Starters
Freshly baked Turkish pide
za’atar, whipped Advieh butter
Oysters
fermented fennel, ouzo, green hot sauce, toasted buckwheat
Split pea hummus
hawaij spice, spicy falafel, curry leaf
Grilled haloumi
saffron butter, mint, almond, dates, mānuka honey
Chicken liver parfait
persimmon, pistachio dukkah, The Southerly whisky-infused mānuka honey
Yellowfin tuna carpaccio
‘fattoush’, buttermilk, green tahini, crispy pita
Lunch – Mains
Soused market fish
saffron, golden beetroot ezme, Aleppo
Celeriac shish
smoked date, pomegranate, puffed lentil tabbouleh, labneh
‘Shawarma’
slow cooked lamb shoulder, fresh pita, green harissa, labneh
Grass fed bavette
muhammara, whipped walnut yoghurt, parsley
Lunch – Sides
Little gem lettuce
green goddess, nigella seeds, pecorino
Fried Brussels sprouts
smoked sheep’s milk feta, harissa butter
Hand-cut chips
Aleppo, whipped tahini
A Taste of Advieh Lunch Banquet
55 per person | For groups of two or more people to enjoy | Wine pairing available on request | Dessert for an additional 10pp
Freshly baked Turkish pide
za’atar, whipped Advieh butter
Chicken liver parfait
persimmon, pistachio dukkah, The Southerly whisky-infused mānuka honey
Split pea hummus
hawaij spice, curry leaf
Soused market fish
saffron, golden beetroot ezme, Aleppo
Celeriac shish
smoked date, pomegranate, puffed lentil tabbouleh, labneh
‘Shawarma’
slow cooked lamb shoulder, green harissa, shaved cucumber, sheep’s milk labneh
Little gem lettuce
green goddess, nigella seeds, pecorino
Fried confit potatoes
za’atar, buttermilk
Spiced Jerusalem artichoke cake
yuzu custard, whipped white chocolate ganache, rhubarb ribbons, drunken figs and walnuts, sunchoke ice cream
High Tea
85 per person | Available Thursday - Sunday, 2pm - 5pm | Includes complimentary Zealong Tea, Kōkako Coffee and Thea Matcha
Sherbet
Thea matcha & coconut water syrup shaved ice, strawberries, pomegranate
Thea matcha cured Mt Cook salmon
hash brown, buttermilk
Tea smoked Canterbury duck
fresh crumpets, tamarillo, beetroot
Chicken liver baklava
parfait, pistachio, cherry drizzle
Spinach & feta spanakopita
filo, walnut, cinnamon, burnt honey
Premium Thea matcha & yuzu tart
yuzu custard, mung bean, pistachio
Superior Thea matcha & hazelnut entremet
hazelnut sablé
Thea hōjicha meringue
raspberry jam, lychee, rose lychee veil, rose za'atar
Premium Thea matcha financier
white chocolate whipped ganache, strawberry
Superior Thea matcha nama choco
bee pollen, white chocolate
Dinner – Starters
Freshly baked Turkish pide
za’atar, whipped Advieh butter
Oysters
fermented fennel, ouzo, green hot sauce, toasted buckwheat
Crispy scampi and crayfish kataifi
fennel mayo, black lime
Cauliflower dolma
roasted cauliflower puree, pecorino
Hawke’s Bay lamb ribs
smoked tamarillo ketchup, beetroot
Dinner – Small Plates
Yellowfin tuna carpaccio
‘fattoush’, buttermilk, green tahini, crispy pita
Split pea hummus
hawaij spice, spicy falafel, curry leaf
Grilled haloumi
saffron butter, mint, almond, dates, mānuka honey
Chicken liver parfait
persimmon, pistachio dukkah, The Southerly whisky-infused mānuka honey
Dinner – Mains
Soused market fish
saffron, golden beetroot ezme, Aleppo
Half-grilled chicken spatchcock
Istanbul butter, toum, guindilla, charred lemon
Celeriac shish
smoked date, pomegranate, puffed lentil tabbouleh, labneh
‘Haneeth’
Coastal lamb shoulder cooked on the bone, fragrant jewelled rice, fennel tzatziki
Dry aged sirloin (300g)
muhammara, whipped walnut yoghurt, parsley
Bone-in ribeye
vine leaf chermoula, perserved lemon, Tora Bay pāua butter
Southern Station wagyu
marble score 5-7
Black Angus
Whole dry-aged duck
pomegranate glaze, aromatic persimmon, slow cooked duck leg tagine, pistachio, apricot, black lime
Dinner – Sides
Little gem lettuce
green goddess, nigella seeds, pecorino
Fried Brussels sprouts
smoked sheep’s milk feta, harissa butter
Hand-cut chips
Aleppo, whipped tahini
A Taste of Advieh Dinner
95 per person | For groups of two or more people to enjoy | Wine pairing available on request
Freshly baked Turkish pide
za’atar, whipped Advieh butter
Split pea hummus
hawaij spice, curry leaf
Chicken liver parfait
persimmon, pistachio dukkah, The Southerly whisky-infused mānuka honey
Yellow fin tuna carpaccio
‘fattoush’, yoghurt, green tahini, crispy pita
Soused market fish
saffron, golden beetroot ezme, Aleppo
Half-grilled chicken spatchcock
Istanbul butter, toum, charred lemon
‘Haneeth’
Coastal Lamb shoulder cooked on the bone, fragrant jewelled rice, fennel tzatziki
Celeric shish
smoked date, pomegranate, puffed lentil tabbouleh, labneh
Little gem lettuce
green goddess, nigella seeds, pecorino
Fried confit potatoes
za’atar buttermilk
Spiced Jerusalem artichoke cake
yuzu custard, whipped white chocolate ganache, rhubarb ribbons, drunken figs and walnuts, sunchoke ice cream
Desserts
Spiced Jerusalem artichoke cake
yuzu custard, whipped white chocolate ganache, rhubarb ribbons, drunken figs and walnuts, sunchoke ice cream
Citrus & Blossoms
saffron preserved citrus, mānuka honey and tahini crémeux, grapefruit and rose sorbet, pistachio, bee pollen
‘Roz Bel Laban’
chocolate rice pudding, cherry liqueur soaked sultanas, toasted rice and hazelnut fudge, salted rice milk sorbet
Advieh cheese selection
please ask your server for today’s availability and recommendations. An exquisite assortment of premium cheeses, house made crackers, preserves, Otago fruits and nuts
Happy Hour
Available Monday - Sunday | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Advieh’s seasonal hummus
served with Turkish pide
Warm olive selection
Aleppo pepper, black lime, oregano
Shoestring fries
served with harissa mayo
Grilled haloumi
saffron butter, mint, almond, dates, mānuka honey
Happy Hour – Beer
Available Monday - Sunday | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sawmill Ultra Low Carb Lager
Matakana, 4.2 ABV
Asahi Super Dry Lager
Tokyo, Japan, 5.1 ABV
Happy Hour – Wine and Bubbles
Available Monday - Sunday | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
House White
House Red
House Prosecco
Happy Hour – House Spirits
All spirits are served with your choice of mixer. Cocktails are not included. Available Monday - Sunday | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
House Gin
House Vodka
House Tequila
House White Rum
House Dark Rum
House Whisky
Happy Hour – Cocktails
Available Monday - Sunday | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Za’atar Martini
Belvedere vodka, za’atar infused dry vermouth, crème de basilic, spicy chilli oil garnish
Wild Dahlia
Roots eco gin, crème de cassis, pomegranate shrub, fizz

The Greek House Restaurant
The Greek House is wider in flavour than its name suggests. Its Point Chevalier kitchen sets Greek favourites beside Middle Eastern grilled dishes, making it a good address for a table that cannot decide between gyros and mezze. The meze platter brings hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, dolma and fattoush together with bread, giving the meal plenty of cool, sharp and creamy contrasts. Chicken shish tawook offers the opposite mood: yoghurt-and-garlic marinade, warm spices and the satisfying pull of the grill.
There is room to order lightly with dips and salad or to turn the meal into a substantial shared dinner. The restaurant’s barbecue choices and saffron-touched rice make sense after the mezze, while moussaka and gyros keep the Greek side of the menu close at hand. The colourful dining room feels informal enough for families yet lively enough for a group meal. Ask how many people the larger platters serve and confirm the current kitchen hours before heading to Point Chevalier.
Address: 11 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022
The Greek House Restaurant Menu
The Aegean Platter
The Aegean Platter - Small
Platter served with hummus, mutabal, baba ghanoush, dolma, choice of salad. Served with fresh bread.
The Aegean Platter - Large
Platter served with hummus, mutabal, baba ghanoush, dolma, choice of salad. Served with fresh bread.
Appetisers
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, tomato, parsley, spices and lemon juice.
Baba Ganoush
Smooth blend of grilled eggplant, capsicum, mint, parsley, and lemon juice, topped with walnut, served with fresh bread.
Hummus
Creamy smooth rich dip of chickpeas with tahini, squeeze of lemon juice topped with olive oil. served with bread.
Hummus With Meat
Creamy smooth rich dip of chickpeas with tahini, squeeze of lemon juice topped with meat. served with bread.
Hummus With Chicken
Creamy smooth rich chickpea dip with tahini,squeeze of lemon juice topped with chicken.(served with fresh bread)
Fattoush
Mediterranean blend of Cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions tumbled with croutons for that extra crunch. Dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
Tabouleh
The infamous Lebanese recipe of finely chopped parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce, drizzled with a dressing of olive oil and lemon juice.
Mutabal
Charcoal grilled eggplants mixed with tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice served with bread.
Greek Salad
A bouquet of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and capsicum topped with crumbled feta cheese and olive
Calamari Salad
A bouquet of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives oil with tahini and lemon juice.
Halloumi Salad
A bouquet of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives with halloumi cheese.
Falafel Salad
Fresh crispy handmade falafel, sitting on Cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions tumbled and drizzled with tahini sauce.
Grilled Greek Halloumi
Grilled halloumi topped with tangy, slow-cooked tomato relish and a sprinkle of za’atar, served with fresh bread
Chicken Salad
Boneless marinated chicken cubes grilled to perfection and served on a traditional salad of lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes. drizzled with a generous amount of garlic aioli
Lamb Salad
Boneless lamb cubes grilled to perfection and served on a traditional salad of lettuce, cucumber,tomatoes. drizzled with a generous amount of garlic aioli.
Marinated Olives
Mixture of delicate organic curated green and black olives drizzled with rich olive oil
Mixed Pickles
Mixture of pickles, ranging from cucumber pickles, cabbage and carrot pickles
Hot Appetizers
Baked Lamb Borek (Roll)
Thin flaky filo dough, filled with ground lamb, mixed spices, onion, and parsley served with tahini sauce.
Baked Chicken Borek (Roll)
Thin flaky filo dough, filled with diced chicken, mixed spices, onion, and parsley served with tahini sauce.
Baked Halloumi Borek (Roll)
Thin flaky filo dough, filled with diced halloumi, mixed spices, onion, and parsley served with tahini sauce.
Falafel Bites
Crispy fried falafel bites Served on a bed of hummus with tahini sauce
Crispy Zaatar Bread
Fresh bread topped with zaatar and a drizzle of pure olive oil.
Fries
Fries With Feta Cheese
Curly Fries
Wedges
Light Main Course
Fried Rice Kubba
Rice balls filled with minced meat, onions, parsley, and mixed spices. Served with amba sauce.
Fried Burghul Kubba
Fine burghul (wheat), filled with chopped onions, ground lamb, mixed spices, nuts, parsley, and pomegrante (seasonal). Served with tahini sauce.
Fried Kubba Halab
Crunchy Potato balls, filled with chopped onions, ground lamb, parsley, and mix spices. Served with tahini sauce.
Fried Beetroot Kubba
Crispy beetroot balls, filled with caramelised onions, mixed spices, parsley, and nuts. Served with tahini sauce.
Spanakopita
Greek spinach pie filled with feta cheese served with Greek salad
Moussaka Eggplant
Roasted eggplant, mince meat, caramelized onion, tomato paste, seasoning topped with bechamel sauce.
Shakshuka
Poached eggs in spiced tomato and pepper sauce, served with organic olive oil and a mix of herbs with a side of fresh pita bread
Roasted Fried Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower served with pomegranate, drizzled with tahini sauce and a side of tzatziki. served with burghul or fresh bread
Roasted Eggplant
Roasted eggplant served with a drizzle of tahini and a side of tzatziki. served with burghul or fresh bread
Souvlaki Greek Wrap
Arnaki
Slow cooked Lamb, caramelized onion, lettuce, chips, drizzled with aioli wrapped in a fresh homemade pita bread.
Vodino Kreas
Slow Cooked Beef, caramelized onion, lettuce, chips drizzled with aioli wrapped in a fresh homemade pita bread..
Kotopoulo
Chicken, caramelized onion, lettuce, chips drizzled with aioli wrapped in a fresh homemade pita bread.
Ira
Crispy falafel, tomato, lettuce, and tahini sauce wrapped in fresh homemade pita bread.
Halloumi
Crispy Halloumi, eggplant, tomato, lettuce, chips drizzled with aioli wrapped in a fresh homemade pita bread..
Calamari
Fresh Calamari, lettuce, chips drizzled with aioli all wrapped in a fresh handmade pita bread.
Psari
Crispy fish, lettuce, chips drizzled with aioli all wrapped in a fresh handmade pita bread.
BBQ
Lamb Kebab
Delicious minced lamb skewers, seasoned with special spices and condiments. served with fresh bread, garlic bread and a side of burghul or rice
Chicken Kebab
Delicious minced chicken skewers, seasoned with special spices and condiments. Served with fresh bread, garlic sauce and a side of rice or burghul
Beta
Boneless chicken cubes marinated in our special marinate, charcoal grilled to perfection, served with fresh bread, garlic sauce and side of rice.
Alpha (Eye Fillet)
delicacy of perfectly seasoned meat cubes, charcoal grilled to perfection. Served with fresh bread, garlic sauce and a side of burghul or rice.
Arayes
Crunchy grilled bread filled with minced lamb seasoned with spices, served with a garlic sauce.
Lamb Cutlets
lamb cutlets marinated and grilled to perfection served with garlic sauce.
Mix Bbq
Lamb kebab, Shish tawook, lamb cube, lamb rack, served with fresh bread, garlic sauce and side of rice.
Main Course
Chicken Mandi
A traditional dish consisting of seasoned charcoal grilled chicken served with smoked rice and spicy sauce.
Lamb Mandi
Traditional dish consisting of seasoned slow cooked lamb served with smoked rice and spicy sauce.
Chicken Kabsah
A spiced rice dish primarily cooked with tomatoes, whole black dried lime, and a mixed blend of freshly ground spices (such as cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, and white pepper).
Lamb Kabsah
A spiced rice dish cooked with tomatoes, whole black dried lime, and a mixed blend of freshly ground spices (such as cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, and white pepper. served with chicken or lamb shank topped with raisins and nuts
Quzi
Slow cooked tender Lamb shanks served on a bed white rice topped with a delicacy of raisins and crispy nuts and vermicelli
Grilled Chicken Thighs
Boneless chicken thighs marinated in a homemade secret sauce. Charcoal grilled to perfection. and served with fresh handmade bread, garlic sauce and a side of crispy chips
Smoke
The Olympus 1/4
(12-16/h) overnight smoked beef ribs topped with golden leaves served with BBQ sauce, honey, garlic sauce and side of rice
The Olympus 1/2
(12-16/h) overnight smoked beef ribs topped with golden leaves served with BBQ sauce, honey, garlic sauce and side of rice
The Olympus 1 Whole Piece
(12-16/h) overnight smoked beef ribs topped with golden leaves served with BBQ sauce, honey, garlic sauce and side of rice
The Acropoliis (Serves 2)
(WHOLE LAMB SHOULDER) Overnight slow cook. served with bowl of rice
Family Platter Serves 4
An Aegean platter (size depends on serving platter) with fresh bread. Platter of slow cooked lamb, marinated mandi chicken.served on a mixture of Quzi and Mandy rice. Soft drinks (quantity depends on serving platter)
Family Platter Serves 6
An Aegean platter (size depends on serving platter) with fresh bread. Platter of slow cooked lamb, marinated mandi chicken.served on a mixture of Quzi and Mandy rice. Soft drinks (quantity depends on serving platter)
Family Platter Serves 8
An Aegean platter (size depends on serving platter) with fresh bread. Platter of slow cooked lamb, marinated mandi chicken.served on a mixture of Quzi and Mandy rice. Soft drinks (quantity depends on serving platter)
Seafood
Grilled Poseidon
Charcoaled grilled whole Tarakihi fish, marinated and seasoned with our special mouth watering spices. served with lemon spices and a side of soft fluffy rice and mix of pickles.
Fried Poseidon
Perfectly fried whole Tarakihi fish, marinated and seasoned to perfection. topped with fresh lemon and a side of rice or crispy fries.
Tiganito Kalamari
Perfectly fried crispy calamari, serviced with tahini and aioli sauce
Crispy Kalamari
Perfectly fried crispy calamari. Served on crispy fries and a side of garlic aioli or tomato sauce, garnished with fresh parsley
Shrimp Cigars
Juicy shrimp wrapped in filo pastry, deep-fried to golden perfection. Served with crispy chips and a side of sweet chilli sauce
Prawn Crumble Salad
Golden crumb-coated prawns fried until perfection and full of flavor. Served fresh with a side of salad drizzled with homemade garlic aioli
Greek Style Dishes
Greek Lambshank
A generous plate of tenderly cooked lamb shank. Served on burghul or rice, and homemade garlic sauce
Keftedes & Orzo
Juicy meatballs, seasoned with herbs, and spices, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Served over tender orzo pasta and finished with a fresh parsley garnish.
Greek Lamb Shank & Orzo
Tender lamb shank slow-braised until the meat falls off the bone. Served over orzo pasta that absorbs the rich braising juices, and topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Braised Chicken & Burghul
Chicken thighs braised and grilled until tender. Served over burghul wheat and finished with fresh parsley
Desserts
Traditional Kunafeh
Shredded pastry baked with Akawee cheese until golden soaked in rosewater syrup, toped with crushed pistachios
Kunafe Royal
Dubai chocolate twist! Crisp shredded pastry stuffed with Akaawi cheese, a generous drizzle of chocolate sauce and natural pistachio sauce topped with crushed pistachios
Molten Nutella Kunafe
Crisp shredded pastry baked with Akawei cheese and layered with rich Nutella. Served warm, drizzled with chocolate sauce, and topped with crushed pistachios
Pistachio Kunafe
Crisp shredded pastry baked with Akawei cheese until golden. Served hot with pistachio sauce and topped with crushed pistachios
Baklava Bite
Traditional single piece of crisp filo pastry layered with pistachio baked golden, and finished with sugar syrup
Baklava Tringle
A large triangle of crisp filo pastry stuffed with pistachios, and soaked in honey syrup. Finished with a topping of crushed pistachios
Baklava Me-Pagoto
A large triangle of crisp filo pastry stuffed with pistachios, soaked in syrup. Served with a scoop of ice cream vanilla/ strawberry/chocolate.
Choco Baklava Slice
Layers of crisp chocolate filo pastry filled with pistachios and walnuts, baked until golden, and soaked in light syrup and drizzled with Nutella sauce
Choco Slice & Pagoto
A large slice of crisp chocolate filo pastry filled with pistachios and walnuts, baked until golden, and soaked in light syrup. Served with a scoop of ice cream — vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate. Drizzled with Nutella sauce.
Pagoto
Two scoops of rich ice cream — vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate, depending on availability. Topped with warm Nutella sauce and finished with crushed pistachios
Hot Drinks
Cardamom Black Tea
Fresh Mint Black Tea
Moroccan Tea
Green Tea
Herbal Tea
Hibiscus Tea
Sage Tea
Zhourat
Karak Milk Tea
Black Tea
Turkish Coffee - Small
Finely ground coffee slowly brewed in a traditional cezve and served unfiltered, rich and aromatic
Turkish Coffee - Large
Finely ground coffee slowly brewed in a traditional cezve and served unfiltered, rich and aromatic
Drinks
Pomegranete Freez Drink
Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.
Lemon Mint Freez Drink
Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.
Strawberry Mix Freez Drink
Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.
Pineapple & Coconut Freez Drink
Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.
Apple Grape Freez Drink
Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.
Lemon Ginger Freez Drink
Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.
Lychee Freez Drink
Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.
Mojito Fraise Freez Drink
Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.
Berry Mix Freez Drink
Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.
Blue Hawai Freez Drink
Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.
Mango Peach Freez Drink
Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.
Kiwi Lime Freez Drink
Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.
Pomegranate Mezza Drink
Refreshing malt drink straight from Cyprus
Strawberry Mezza Drink
Refreshing malt drink straight from Cyprus
Peach Mezza Drink
Refreshing malt drink straight from Cyprus
Apple Mezza Drink
Refreshing malt drink straight from Cyprus
Pineapple Mezza Drink
Refreshing malt drink straight from Cyprus
Fresh Juice
Refreshing homegrown fresh apple or orange juice

Esther
Esther gives the Viaduct a Mediterranean dining room with a sense of occasion but an approachable menu. Its cooking travels from Greece toward Southern France and Morocco, using New Zealand ingredients as the common thread. Start with baked saganaki and honey or puff bread with taramasalata, then bring in a crisp village salad. Coastal lamb souvlaki with toum is a compact way into the grill, while ricotta gnocchi and seafood dishes show the kitchen’s softer, more coastal side.
Sharing changes the rhythm here. A whole roast spatchcock with harissa, romesco and lemon, or lamb shoulder with anchovy and Moroccan olives, gives a group a clear centrepiece; vegetables and potatoes can fill the spaces around it. The hotel setting and Viaduct location make Esther useful for a birthday, a visiting guest or a dinner that stretches past a single course. Seasonal produce can move the details of individual plates, so check the current lunch or dinner menu before committing to a particular dish.
Address: 4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Esther Menu
Breakfast
Breakfast package includes one hot or cold beverage and a plate of your choice
Daily Bread’s artisan selection
with Bonne Mamman preserves
Fruit plate
seasonal fruit, pomegranate, mint
House-made granola
natural citrus yogurt, berry compote, honey
Avocado on toast
grilled Daily Bread sourdough, avocado, Clevedon buffalo curd, Sumac, chilli
Breakfast bowl
Hass avocado, baby spinach, rocket, roasted chickpea, beetroot, ancient grains, hens’ egg, falafel, flat bread
Loukoumades (Greek donuts)
honey, pistachio, lemon cream
Scrambled eggs
kumara sourdough, roasted herbed Spanish tomatoes
Khach-a-puri
wood-fired pide, barrel aged feta, mozzarella, hen’s egg
Breakfast pizzetta
chorizo, hens egg, fior di latte
One-pan breakfast Bacon’n’eggs
woodfired hen’s eggs, free range streaky bacon, roasted Spanish tomatoes, sourdough
Breakfast Extras
Poached egg
Bacon (2 slices)
Avocado
Mushrooms, sautéed spinach, herbed tomato
Courtyard Menu — Snacks
Chorizo, Manchego croquettas
Mixed olives
Duck fat fries
Prosciutto di San Danielle (50g)
pickles
Coppa di Parma (50g)
pickles
Puff bread
hummus, dukkha, crispy chickpea, chilli oil
Spiced organic ox tongue souvlaki skewer
garlic, lemon
Courtyard Menu — Something More
Confit garlic pizzetta
rosemary, ricotta, honey, pine nuts
Margherita pizzetta
tomato, mozzarella, basil
Pepperoni pizzetta
mozzarella, black olives
Buddha bowl
Hass avocado, baby spinach, rocket, roasted chickpea, beetroot, ancient grains, hens’ egg, falafel, flatbread
Village salad
barrel aged feta, sun-dried olives, tomato, cucumber
Wagyu burger
Emmental cheese, pickles, Russian dressing, duck fat chips
Char-grilled Yellowbelly flounder
café de Paris butter
Savannah grass-fed eye fillet
peppercorn sauce, roasted garlic
Lunch & Dinner — Small Plates
Puff bread
taramasalata, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil chef’s pick
Pork, fennel stuffed chicken wing
nduja butter
Baked saganaki
Greek Kefalograviera cheese, honey, chilli
Chorizo, Manchego croquetas (3)
Char-grilled leeks
labneh, pistachio pesto
Line-caught market fish crudo
cucumber, melon, mint
Village salad
barrel aged feta, sun-dried olives, tomato, cucumber
Aged Comté tart
tomato rhubarb relish
Spiced organic ox tongue souvlaki skewer
garlic, lemon chef’s pick
Lunch & Dinner — Mains
Ricotta gnocchi
scorched garden peas, mint, mizithra
Saffron risotto
orgy of mushrooms, chives
Truffle rag pasta
confit egg yolk, Perigord truffle, pangrattato, chives
Cauliflower steak
pistachio, pomegranate
Char-grilled Yellowbelly flounder
café de Paris butter
Bird and Barrow chicken Cotoletta
garlic & Pernod butter
Savannah grass-fed eye fillet
peppercorn sauce, roasted garlic
Lunch & Dinner — Sharing
Coastal lamb shoulder
roasted garlic, anchovy, Moroccan olives
Speckle Park
13 year old, 60 days lush pasture fed, 21 days aged. Our daily selection of cuts is available on request, please ask your waiter
Lunch & Dinner — Sides
Petite green leaves
Witlof, baby gem, hummus
Cavalo nero
anchovies, chilli, lemon
Duck fat Agria potatoes
rosemary, garlic
Dessert
Apple tart
vanilla bean ice cream
Rhubarb ricotta tart
rose hibiscus ice cream
Dark chocolate pudding
pistachio gelato, Luxardo cherries
Aged Comté
crackers, quince
Feasting Menu — To Start
Puff bread
hummus, dukkha, extra virgin olive oil, bittersweet paprika
Baked saganaki
Greek Kefalograviera cheese, honey, chilli
Mortadella souvlaki
garlic toum, pickles
Line caught market fish crudo
cucumber, melon, mint
Village salad
barrel aged feta, sun dried olives, tomato, cucumber
Char-grilled leeks
labneh, pistachio pesto
Feasting Menu — Your Big Stuff
Fusilli Puttanesca
tomato, capers, olives, anchovy
Slow cooked lamb shoulder
roasted garlic, anchovy, Moroccan olives
Waitoa whole roast spatchcock chicken
harissa, romesco, lemon
Petite green leaves
witlof, baby gem, chervil, hummus
Duck fat potatoes
garlic, rosemary
Feasting Menu — To Finish
Apple tart
vanilla bean ice cream
Dark chocolate pudding
pistachio gelato, Luxardo cherries
Quick Fire Lunch — To Start
$39
Moroccan chicken broth
lemon, saffron, cous cous, kale
Burnt leeks
labneh, pistachio pesto
Spiced organic Southland ox tongue skewer
garlic, lemon
Quick Fire Lunch — Main
$39
Blistered peas, ricotta Gnocchi
salted Myzithra, mint
Char-grilled Yellowbelly Flounder
café de Paris butter
Hawkes Bay braised beef
creamy polenta, gremolata
Esther’s Famous Steak Frites
Savannah Park sirloin 300gr, café de Paris, duck fat frites chef’s pick
Quick Fire Lunch — Sides
Baby gem
chardonnay dressing, chives, pangrattato
Duck fat fries
Quick Fire Lunch — Pudding
Crème Brulee
Burnt at the table
Manchego
falwasser cracker, quince
Breakfast — Homegrown Juices
Orange
Apple
Immunity
Carrot, Orange, Apple, Turmeric, Ginger
Raw Energy
Beetroot, Apple, Carrot, Orange, Lemon
Breakfast — Something Else
Mimosa
Espresso Martini
Bloody Mary
Perrier-Jouët ‘Grand Brut’
Quick Fire Lunch — House Made Shrubs
House Made Shrubs
Crafted in collaboration with our kitchen, these non-alcoholic pours transform seasonal produce, herbs and botanicals into vibrant, refreshing drinks with layered complexity.
Non-alcoholic — Housemade Shrubs
Housemade Shrubs
Non-alcoholic — Something More
Kotor
Dark berries, non-alcoholic gin, lemon
White Cliffs
Apple, rhubarb, elderflower, soda
Izmir
Hibiscus tea, lemon, pear
Padua
Pentire blood orange non-alcoholic sprit, lemon, pink grapefruit
Soft Drinks
Sodas
Coca Cola, Coca Cola Zero, lemonade, ginger ale
Fever Tree
Ginger beer, mediterranean tonic, pink grapefruit soda
Wai Mānuka
Mānuka honey & lemon sparkling water
Juices
Voyage
New Zealand Mineral Water | Sparkling, Still
Esther Cocktails
CAIRO
Vodka, bergamot liqueur, pomegranate, white wine, grapefruit soda
AZORES
Charred pineapple infused bourbon, Aperol, pineapple juice, lime, falernum
TIRANA
Pink peppercorn infused Hendricks, cucumber, mint, elderflower liqueur, soda
SANTORINI
Green apple, rhubarb, Calvados, lemon, prosecco
PALERMO
Dark berry infused gin, Campari, port, myrtle berry liqueur, orange bitters
BUDVA
Hibiscus tea, vodka, pear, lemon, orange blossom, rose water
AMALFI
Limoncello, tequila, mezcal, agave, lemon
MENTON
Cocoa Cognac, orange oil sugar, Cointreau, bitters
SANGRIA
Esther’s take on the traditional Spanish Sangria. Made fresh with red wine, brandy, fresh fruits, spices, blood orange soda.
Aperitifs
Cocchi Americano
Vermouth
Cocchi Rosa
Vermouth
Dolin Rouge
Vermouth
Cocchi di Torino
Vermouth
Antica Formula
Vermouth
Cocchi ‘Barolo Chinato’
Vermouth
Tio Pepe Sherry ‘Fino’
Sherry
Florio ‘Vecchio Superiore’
Marsala
Quinta de la Rosa
White port
Duval Pastis
Aperitif
Pernod
Aperitif
Campari
Aperitif
Tempus Fugit ‘Gran Classico’
Aperitif
St.George ‘Bruto Americano’
Aperitif
Lillet Blanc
Vermouth
Ricard
Pastis
Suze
Aperitif
Beer & Cider — On Tap
Heineken
5.0% Lager
Heineken ‘Silver’
4.0% Low Carb Lager
Tuatara
5.0% Pilsner
Tuatara
5.5% Hazy Pale Ale
Hallertau 09
5.8% Lager
Tuatara ‘Interstellar’
6.1% IPA
Beer & Cider — Bottles & Cans
Garage Project ‘Fugazi’
2.2% Hoppy Session Ale
Garage Project ‘Tiny’
0.5% Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA
Heineken ‘Zero’
0.0% Non-Alcoholic Lager
Monteiths
5.2% Stout
Monteiths
4.9% Cider
Sawmill
4.0% Pilsner
Sawmill Ultra low carb
4.2% Lager
Moretti
4.8% Lager
Wine by the Glass — Sparkling
GLS
Bandini Prosecco
Veneto, ITA
Gustave Lorentz NV Rosé
Alsace, FRA
Perrier Jouët ‘Grand Brut’ Champagne
Épernay, FRA
Wine by the Glass — White
GLS, CARAFE
2024 Contacto Alvarinho
Vinho Verde, PT
2024 Rimapere Single Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZ
2023 Prosper Maufoux Chablis
Burgundy, FRA
2023 Pieropan Soave Classico Garganega
Vento, ITA
2023 Gisselbrecht Pinot Gris
Alsace, FRA
2024 Unico Zelo ‘Jade & Jasper’ Fiano
South Australia
2024 Wet Jacket Chardonnay
Central Otago, NZ
2023 Man O’ War ‘Estate’ Chardonnay
Waiheke Island, NZ
2018 Hans Herzog Arenis *
Marlborough, NZ
2021 Dog Point ‘Section 94’ Barrel Fermented Sauv. Blanc *
Marlborough, NZ
Wine by the Glass — Rosé
GLS, CARAFE
2024 Bijou ‘Eminence’
Provence, FRA
2024 Wet Jacket Pinot Noir
Central Otago, NZ
Wine by the Glass — Red
GLS, CARAFE
2023 Rockburn Pinot Noir
Central Otago, NZ
2024 Scout ‘Pinot x Pinot’ Pinot Noir
Otago, NZ
2020 Adega de Penalva ‘Milénio’ Red
Dao, PT
2023 N.Zero Negroamaro
Puglia, ITA
2021 Romeo & Juliet ‘Passimento’ Merlot, Corvina, Croatina
Veneto, ITA
2024 Red Metal Syrah
Hawkes Bay, NZ
2022 Muga El Anden
Rioja, SPN
2021 St Hallet ‘Blockhead’ Shiraz
Barossa Valley AUS
2023 Dog Point Pinot Noir *
Marlborough, NZ
2022 Fromm Malbec *
Marlborough, NZ

The Mediterranean
The Mediterranean in Chatswood is a relaxed place to settle around warm flatbread and the grill. Its menu mixes Lebanese mezze with broader Mediterranean favourites, so the simplest route is to begin with hummus, baba ghanoush or a platter of dips. The za’atar man’oushe adds a fragrant bread course of its own. From there, lamb, chicken and kafta skewers bring the smokier side of the kitchen, usually accompanied by hummus and bread. Fattoush supplies the lemon and sumac needed to lift a heavier spread.
The range extends to seafood, pizza and pasta, which helps when a family table has different appetites. A mixed grill is the more communal choice, while a single skewer keeps dinner straightforward. This is a neighbourhood restaurant that works well for an unhurried meal without too much ceremony. The menu PDF gives a useful picture of the kitchen’s style, but dishes and prices can change; confirm today’s offerings with the restaurant, especially for a large group or a planned celebration.
Address: 162 Mokoia Road, Chatswood, Auckland 0626
The Mediterranean Menu
Entrees & Mezze & Shared Platter
Garlic Bread
Homemade large fresh baked bread with crushed garlic.
Hummus & Bread
Mashed chickpeas, tahini and freshly squeezed lemon juice, made the authentic Lebanese way, served with a large fresh baked warm flatbread.
Baba Ghanoush & Bread
Chunky char-grilled eggplant combined with Tahini, crushed garlic & lemon juice, finished with a drizzle of olive oil, served with a large fresh baked warm flatbread.
Mezze Platter
Three traditional Mediterranean dips (Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tzatziki) with fresh baked warm flatbread.
Marinated Olives & Feta
A special assortment of marinated Kalamata olives and feta served with a large fresh baked warm flatbread.
Zeit Wo Za'atar Man'oushe
Freshly baked flat bread, topped with the most aromatic of spice blends of Levantine Za'atar & extra virgin olive oil, served authentically.
Calamari
Our superb in-house cut and prepared fresh squid rings served with Mediterranean salad.
Garlic Prawns
Shelled and marinated, pan-fried in garlic, then cooked in a creamy sauce, served with Mediterranean salad.
Spicy Prawns
Shelled and marinated in spices & chopped chili's, then char-grilled to perfection, served with Mediterranean salad.
Antipasti Platter
A fine selection of Mediterranean delicacies, cured meats, cheeses, pickles and olives, comes with our homemade hummus and fresh baked warm flatbread.
Antipasti Platter – Extra Large
A fine selection of Mediterranean delicacies, cured meats, cheeses, pickles, olives, and char-grilled chicken fillet, lamb fillet, calamari, king prawns, comes with our homemade Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tzatziki and flatbread.
Mains
Peppercorn Eye Fillet
Aged Angus 250g cooked with green peppercorns, brandy, mushroom and a touch of cream. Served with seasonal vegetables and gourmet potatoes.
Ryash Ghanam - Mediterranean Lamb Cutlet
Tender lamb cutlets marinated in olive oil and lightly seasoned. Served with seasonal vegetables, gourmet potatoes and Tzatziki.
Grilled Salmon
Fresh salmon fillet, accompanied with Tzatziki. Served with green salad and gourmet potatoes
Calamari
Our superb in-house cut and prepared fresh squid rings served with Mediterranean salad.
Garlic Prawns
Shelled and marinated, pan-fried in garlic, then cooked in a creamy sauce, served with Mediterranean salad.
Spicy Prawns
Shelled and marinated in spices & chopped chili's, then char-grilled to perfection, served with Mediterranean salad.
Mashawi - Authentic Skewers
Lamb
Chunky lamb fillet pieces marinated the Mediterranean way, skewered with chunks of onion and tomato, then char-grilled for tenderness and flavor. Served with our homemade Hummus and flatbread.
Chicken
Chunky chicken fillet pieces marinated in olive oil and salt & pepper, skewered with chunks of onion and tomato, then char-grilled for tenderness and flavor. Served with our homemade Hummus and flatbread.
Kafta
Our special recipe spiced beef & lamb mince seasoned & mixed with parsley & onion, grilled to perfection. Served with our homemade Hummus, Tzatziki and flatbread.
Mixed Grill Platter
Signature Lamb, Chicken and Kafta skewers, comes with our homemade Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tzatziki, two flatbread and Fattoush salad.
Pizza Traditionale
Large. Gluten free base is available in large size only for an additional $7.50
Margherita
Tomato base & mozzarella cheese
Antonio
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese & mushroom.
Hawaiian
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, ham & pineapple.
Napolitana
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, ham, capers, anchovies & olives.
Marinara
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, tuna, shrimp & anchovies.
Four Seasons
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, mushroom, ham, salami, tuna & shrimp.
Vegetarian
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, mushroom, onion, capsicum, olives, capers & pineapple.
Pepperoni
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, mushroom, salami, capsicum, olives & chili.
The Eduardo's Special - The pizza that's got it all
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, ham, salami, capsicum, tuna, shrimps, anchovies, capers & olives
Calzone - Folded Pizza
Gluten free base is available in large size only for an additional $7.50
Continental Chilli
Tomato & pesto base, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, salami, black olives, red chili, topped with mozzarella and glazed with olive oil & oregano.
Classic Vegetarian
Tomato & pesto base, mozzarella cheese, marinated mushrooms, feta cheese and mint, glazed with olive oil & oregano.
Pasta
Lasagne Romano
Our family recipe beef lasagna with cheese and silver beet, baked in our rich Napolitana Sauce, topped with melting mozzarella.
Chicken Fettuccine
Marinated chicken fillet, pan-fried and cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce with fresh fettuccine pasta.
Vegetarian Ravioli
Large pasta parcels filled with seasonal veg & cheese, seasoned lightly with cracked pepper, in a white sauce with parmesan, onion, mushrooms and garlic.
Salads
Moroccan Salad - Lamb, Beef or Chicken
Your choice of gently marinated lamb, eye fillet beef or chicken fillet char-grilled and served hot on salad with feta, Kalamata olives - with a Mediterranean dressing of olive oil and salt & pepper, served wit fresh baked warm flatbread and Tzatziki.
Fattoush
Traditional Lebanese salad, combining chunks of tomato, cucumber, cos lettuce, crostini, dazzled with sumac and dried mint, soaked with olive oil, garlic, and fresh lemon juice dressing.
Extras
Fresh Baked Warm Large Flatbread
Hummus
Baba Ghanoush
Tzatziki
Roasted Gourmet Potatoes
Fries
Green Salad

Betsia Chargrill & Kebab
Betsia is built for the moment when a proper grilled meal sounds better than a drawn-out dinner. At its Symonds Street shop, lamb and chicken kebabs, shawarma-style wraps and falafel sit alongside burgers and meat on chips. The pleasure is in the contrast between hot, seasoned meat and fresh salad, with sauces adding the final edge. A wrap is the portable choice; a rice or chips plate gives you more room to notice the grill’s char and the mix of toppings.
This is a casual stop rather than an elaborate mezze evening, and that clarity is part of its appeal. The current delivery menu shows how easily the same core ingredients can become a kebab, a salad or a generous plate. Food-specific customer comments favour the meat and portions, though occasional inconsistency makes a fresh, made-to-order visit the better bet. Ask about sauce heat and vegetarian preparation if those details matter to your meal, and check the shop’s current service hours before travelling across town.
Address: 199 Symonds Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1010
Betsia Kebabs & Chargrilled Burgers Menu
ALT. KEBAB
Al Pacino Kebab
Garlic butter spread, hummus, chimichurri comes with your choice of two sauces
Betsia's Brawl Kebab
Garlic butter spread, hummus, onion rings, glazed with smokey bbq sauce & cheese
KEBABS
Chicken Kebab
come with your choice of two sauces, including hummus spread, our homemade red sauce, and fresh salad
Felafel Kebab
come with your choice of two sauces, including hummus spread, our homemade red sauce, and fresh salad
Chicken Shish Kebab
come with your choice of two sauces, including hummus spread, our homemade red sauce, and fresh salad
Lamb Kebab
come with your choice of two sauces, including hummus spread, our homemade red sauce, and fresh salad
Mix Kebab
come with your choice of two sauces, including hummus spread, our homemade red sauce, and fresh salad
MEAT ON CHIPS
Meat On Chips
comes with your choice of two sauces
SALADS
Meat On Salad
All include hummus, our homemade red sauce & fresh salad with 2x sauce of choice
MEAT ON RICE
Meat On Rice
All include hummus, our homemade red sauce & fresh salad with 2x sauce of choice
BURGERS
65' Mustang
Beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, cheese, Betsia's sauce & finished with a kick of bbq
Montana
Fried chicken glazed with sweet & hot sauce, coleslaw, cheese, Betsia's sauce & mayo
Diablo
Beef patty, lettuce, smokey chopped while onions, pickles, cheese, Betsia's homemade chilli, Betsia's sauce & mayo
Ace Of Spades
Grilled chicken breast drizzled in a creamy hotsauce, lettuce, tomato, Belsia's sauce & mayo
SIDES
Curly Chips
Garlic Chips
Cajun Chips
Chips
DRINKS
Coke Can
Sprite Can
Coke Zero Can

Evan's Kebabs Northcross
Evan’s Kebabs Northcross gives the North Shore a direct, satisfying route to Turkish-style takeaway. Chicken and lamb kebabs can be wrapped, laid over rice or served with chips; falafel broadens the choice for diners avoiding meat. The rice plate is useful when you want the salad and sauces alongside each forkful, while meat on chips leans fully into comfort food. Recent diners have been specific about the seasoning, crisp fries and garlic sauce, which are the details that make a simple kebab meal memorable.
The Carlisle Road shop also serves burgers and desserts, but the kebab combinations are the clearest expression of its kitchen. It suits a quick family meal, a takeaway on the way home or a casual lunch when speed matters. The order menu gives a practical view of the available proteins and sides, with options that can vary between pickup and delivery. Choose sauces with the heat level you enjoy, and confirm the current menu directly with the branch if you are travelling for a particular item.
Address: 178 Carlisle Road, Northcross, Auckland 0632
Evan's Kebabs Northcross Menu
Special Kebabs
Butter Chicken Kebab
Satay Chicken Kebab
Paneer Kebab
Doner Kebab
Chicken Doner Kebab
Served in a pita bread with salad, meat and sauces of your choice.
Lamb Doner Kebab
Served in a pita bread with salad, meat and sauces of your choice.
Mixed Doner Kebab
Served in a pita bread with salad, meat and sauces of your choice.
Super Doner Kebab
Served in a pita bread with salad, Chicken, lamb, falafel and sauces of your choice.
Falafel Doner Kebab (Veg)
Served in a pita bread with salad, sauces of your choice deep-fried chickpea patties and sauces of your choice.
Turkish Kebabs
Chicken Turkish Kebab
Served in Turkish sesame seed bread with salad, meat, and choice of your sauces.
Lamb Turkish Kebab
Served in Turkish sesame seed bread with salad, meat, and choice of your sauces.
Mix Turkish Kebab
Served in Turkish sesame seed bread with salad, meat, and choice of your sauces.
Meat on Chips
Chicken On Chips
Pack served with chips, cheese, meat, and sauces of your choices.
Lamb On Chips
Pack served with chips, cheese, meat, and sauces of your choices.
Mixed Meat On Chips
Chicken and Lamb Served with chips, cheese, meat, and sauces of your choice.
Falafel On Chips
Pack served with chips, cheese, falafel, and sauces of your choice.
Fish N Chips
2 Fish N Chips
3 Fish N Chips
Rice Meal
Chicken Rice
Mediterranean rice served with salad, meat, and sauces of your choice.
Lamb Rice
Mediterranean rice served with salad, meat, and sauces of your choice.
Mixed Rice
Chicken and Lamb Mediterranean rice served with salad, meat, and sauces of your choice.
Falafel Rice (Veg)
Mediterranean rice served with salad, falafel, and sauces of your choice.
Falafal Rice Meal Large
Super Rice
Mediterranean rice served with chicken, lamb, and falafel with salad and sauces of your choice.
Shawarma
Chicken Shawarma
Served in a pita bread with salad, chips, meat, and sauces of your choice.
Lamb Shawarma
Served in a pita bread with salad, chips, meat, and sauces of your choice.
Mixed Shawarma
Served in a pita bread with salad, chips, meat, and sauces of your choice.
Iskandar
Chicken Iskandar
Served with meat, chips, garlic pita bread, salad, and sauces of your choice in a box.
Lamb Iskandar
Served with meat, chips, garlic pita bread, salad, and sauces of your choice in a box.
Mixed Iskandar
Chicken and Lamb Served with meat, chips, garlic pita bread, salad, and sauces of your choice in a box.
No Carb Meal
Chicken Salad
Served with salad, hummus, and meat with sauce of your choice.
Lamb Salad
Served with salad, hummus, and meat with sauce of your choice.
Mixed Salad
Served with salad, hummus, and meat with sauces of your choice.
Falafel Salad (Veg)
Served with salad, hummus, falafel, and sauces of your choice.
Fried Chicken
Snack Box
1 chicken thigh and chips
Lunch Box
1 chicken thigh 1 drumstick and chips
Dinner Box
1 chicken thigh 1 drumstick and chips
Burger
All burgers served with lettuce, Cheese, tomato Relish, Pickle and Mayo
Classic Chicken Burger
Mexican Chicken Burger
Jalapenos + Chilly Sauce
Hawaiian Chicken Burger
Pineapple + Chicken Fillet + Cheese
Cheesy Beef Burger
Mexican Beef Burger
Jalapenos + Chilly Sauce
Hawaiian Beef Burger
Chargrilled Prime Beef + Grilled Pineapple + Beetroot & Cheese
Sides
Fries
Wedges
Kumara Chips
Vege Samosa
Chicken Samosa
Lamb Samosa
Bites
Jalapeno Cheese Bites
Chicken Nuggets With Chips
Meatballs With Chips
Fish Bites With Chips
Meal Deal
Meal Deal One
Any kebab one chips and one can coke.
Meal Deal Two
Cheese beef or chicken burger with chips and one can coke.
Family Pack One
Two kebab, one chips, one garlic bread and one bottle of Coca Cola 1.5 litre.
Family Pack Two
Two medium rice dishes, one garlic bread, one chips and one coca cola drink of 1.5 litre.
Family Pack Three
Two kebab, two medium rice dishes, one chips, one garlic bread and one coca cola drink 1.5 litre.
Desserts
Mix Baklava 4 Pcs
Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight 5 Piece
Nutella Baklava - 1 Piece
Nutella Baklava - 4 Piece
Classic Baklava - 1 Piece
Classic Baklava - 4 Piece
Mini Donuts 4 Piece
Mini Donuts 8 Piece
Cold Drinks
Coke - 330Ml
Lift - 330Ml
L&P - 330Ml
Sprite - 330Ml
Coke - 600Ml
Ginger Beer Classic
Ginger Beer Lemon Lime Bitter
Ginger Beer Tropical Mango
Ginger Beer Guava
Ginger Beer Lemonade
L&P - 600Ml
Coke Zero - 600Ml
Sprite Zero - 1Ltr
Coke - 1Ltr
Sprite - 600Ml
Fanta - 1Ltr
Sprite - 1Ltr
Water 600 Ml

Síso Bar and Eatery
Síso brings a contemporary Mediterranean accent to Remuera rather than a strictly traditional one. Its current dinner menu makes a good case for starting small: coastal lamb ribs with tzatziki and za’atar, chilli-fried calamari with prawn-head mayonnaise, or yellowfin tuna crudo with rhubarb and citrus oil. Those dishes offer different combinations of richness, freshness and heat. A flatbread with chicken-fat butter gives the table something to share while choosing the larger plates, and the room has the warmth for a longer evening.
The twelve-hour lamb kleftiko is the substantial option, joined by preserved lemon, potatoes and labneh; gnocchi and market fish offer other directions. Síso is a useful choice for diners who like Mediterranean flavours in a modern neighbourhood restaurant, especially if the group wants drinks and a few courses. Feedback on the cooking is not uniformly glowing, so it is sensible to focus on the dishes that suit your tastes rather than expecting every plate to follow one traditional script. Check the seasonal menu and current service period when booking.
Address: 311 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050
Siso Menu
Dinner – Small
Stone baked sourdough flat bread
chicken fat butter
Freshly shucked local oysters
on ice, lemon, shallot vinegar
Crispy fried Jerusalem artichoke skins
whipped goats cheese
Yellow fin tuna crudo
rhubarb, chilli, citrus oil, mint
Chicken liver parfait
sour cherries, toasted brioche, cherry reduction
Siso’s grass-fed beef tartare
cured yolk, chives, beef dripping toast
Truffle potato gnocchi
cacio e pepe, chicken gravy
Chilli fried calamari
prawn head mayo, lemon
Coastal lamb ribs
shaved Lebanese cucumber, tzatziki, za’atar
Little romaine Caesar
anchovy, bacon crumb, parmesan
Dinner – Mains
Glazed beef cheek
truffle potato puree, smoked bone marrow, red wine jus
Market fish
roasted onion soubise, shrimp butter sauce
Fresh linguine
grilled oyster mushrooms, truffle butter sauce, cured egg yolk
Half grilled chicken
basil pesto, scallion’s, lemon
Siso’s grass-fed cheeseburger
brioche bun, Dijon mustard, truffle ranch, fries
12-hour Lamb kleftiko
braised shoulder, preserved lemon, fried potatoes, labneh
Dinner – Chefs Cuts
Choose a sauce – Chimichurri, red wine jus, green peppercorn, café de Paris Butter, horseradish sauce
Black Angus scotch 250g
Grass fed Speckle Park Sirloin 250g
Black Angus Ribeye on the Bone (500g+)
Price: 24/100g
Southern Station wagyu rump 300g
Dinner – Sides
Shoestring fries
herbs, pecorino, truffle oil
Creamed Spinach
Butter head lettuce
green goddess, cucumber, scallion’s nigella seeds
Baby potatoes cooked in beef fat
pistachio dukkah, buttermilk
Buttery potato puree
feta, chives
Lunch
Stone baked sourdough flat bread
chicken fat butter
Freshly shucked local oysters
on ice, lemon, shallot vinegar
Crispy fried Jerusalem artichoke skins
whipped goats cheese
Yellow fin tuna crudo
rhubarb, chilli, citrus oil, mint
Chicken liver parfait
sour cherries, beef dripping toast, cherry reduction
Market fish
roasted onion soubise, shrimp butter sauce
Fresh linguine
grilled oyster mushrooms, truffle butter sauce, cured egg yolk
Half grilled chicken
basil pesto, scallions, lemon
Southern Station wagyu rump
green peppercorn, fries
Siso’s grass fed cheeseburger
brioche bun, Dijon mustard, truffle ranch, fries
Butter head lettuce
green goddess, shaved cucumber, scallions, nigella seeds
Shoestring fries
herbs, Pecorino, truffle oil
Buttery potato puree
feta, chives
Bar Menu
Freshly shucked oysters on ice, lemon, shallot vinegar (6)
Tempura oysters, lemon (6)
Marinated Olives, smoked chilli, preserved lemon, rosemary
Stone baked Sourdough flat bread
Whipped carrot hummus, burnt butter, lemon za’atar
Chicken liver parfait, seared grapes, pistachio
Pizzette salami picante, Kalamata olives, mozzarella, rocket
Southland Lamb ribs, tamarind glaze, labneh, pomegranate
Truffle burrata, parsnip confit, truffle honey
Herbed potato fries, Parmesan, truffle
Beer and Cider – From the Tap
Speight's Summit Ultra Low Carb Lager
Tokyo Dry
Kirin Ichiban
Emerson’s Pilsner
Beer and Cider – From the Bottle
Becks
Stella Artois
Corona
Emerson’s London Porter 440ml
Siso “Wines We Love”
Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Champagne, Épernay 2014
Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Rosé Champagne, Épernay 2006
Krug 172 Edition, Reims
Dom Pérignon Champagne, Épernay 2013
Dark / Rich Reds
Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche, Rhone 2023
Terrazas Reserva Malbec, Mendoza 2022
Te Mata Estate Syrah, Hawkes Bay 2024
Elderton Estate Shiraz, Barossa 2022
Elegant Reds
Te Tera Pinot Noir, Martinborough 2023
Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2023
Campo Viejo Tempranillo, Spain 2022
Cune (Cvne) Rioja Crianza, Spain 2021
Champagne
Perrier-Jouët ‘Grand Brut’, Épernay NV
Mumm ‘Grand Cordon’, Reims NV
Mumm ‘Grand Cordon Rose’, Reims NV
Louis Roederer ‘Collection 245’, Reims NV
Chardonnay
Leefield Station, Marlborough 2023
Maxim Wines, Hawke’s Bay 2022
Marisco Kings Series ‘Bastard’, Marlborough 2022
Other White Wines
Hunter's Riesling, Marlborough 2024
Leefield Station Gewurztraminer, Marlborough 2023
Maxim Wines Chenin Blanc, Hawke’s Bay 2022
Final Thoughts
Auckland can meet very different Mediterranean cravings in one city. The long, shareable meal belongs naturally at Gemmayze Street, The Greek House or Esther; the quieter pleasure of a carefully grilled plate comes through at Parro and Advieh. A kebab from Betsia or Evan’s makes a good answer when time is short, while the North Shore restaurants reward a more relaxed outing. The most enjoyable choice depends on whether you want to taste several dishes together or settle into one generous main.
If you are planning for a group, decide early whether the table wants mezze, a communal roast or individual plates, then ask the restaurant about portions and the day’s menu. Fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables and opening times are especially likely to change. Give the bread, dips and salads as much attention as the meat: across these kitchens, they often provide the bright contrast that turns a good dinner into a balanced one.