Parnell restaurants score big time
2008 Metro Audi Restaurant of the Year Awards

Six Parnell restaurants were included in Metro magazine's prestigious list of Auckland's best in the 2008 Metro Audi Restaurant of the Year Awards - as featured in this month's Metro.

With such an amazing range of great restaurant experiences to be had, it's no wonder Parnell continues to be so popular with discerning diners!

Congratulations to:

Antoines - Best Service (333 Parnell Road, phone 379-8756)
Gion - Runner-up best Japanese (197 Parnell Road, phone 379-3344)
Non Solo Pizza - Best Italian (259 Parnell Road, phone 379 5358)
Thai Friends - Best Thai (311 Parnell Road, phone 373-5247)
Tribeca - top 50 restaurant (8 George Street, phone 379-6359)
Cibo - top 50 restaurant (91 St Georges Bay Road, phone 303-9660)

..... and a huge thanks for your contribution to the ongoing vitality of Parnell!

Alphabet Bistro Restaurant
193 Parnell Road | 307 2223 | Map

Antoine's Restaurant
Antoine's, home to Tony and Beth Astle since 1973, is New York smooth at the top end of trendy Parnell, with utterly world class produce created into stunning dishes and served with relaxed silver service panache. When you've been the unsurpassed best for 30 years, people know they can rely on you for an outstanding evening …. the hallmark of Antoine's Restaurant. Food at Antoine's is New Zealand modern cuisine with French undertones.

2008 Metro Audi Restaurant of the Year Awards
Best Service: Antoines
“What's good service? Tony Astle, owner and chef of Antoines, puts it simply. He says, "Just be yourself and do your job properly.” If you want to see real experts at work, go to Antoines. They cope with different requests with aplomb. They are always ready to attend. They brush clean your tablecloth after the main course. And, to take one small example of many details that all add up, there is something about the way maitre d' Elie Briguet clears a whole table for two in one go, turning away discreetly while he balances things on his arms, that raises the standard here just that little, decisive bit above the rest.”
- Metro, May 2008
333 Parnell Road | 379 8756 | Web | MENU | Map

Athidi on Parnell
Passionately serving authentic Indian cuisine in an atmosphere guests love to come back to. For the best Indian by far. Discover Athidi for yourself in the excellent setting of Parnell Village. Superb sunny outdoor verandah seating with breathtaking city and harbour views.
323 Parnell Road | 358 2969 | Web | MENU | Car Parking | Map

B@1
B@1, next to The Elephant House, behind the ANZ. Check out B@1 for dazzling bar tricks, cocktails, DJ station and a tequila sunrise. Very cool.
237 Parnell Road | Map

The Bog Irish Bar
Award winning Irish bar featuring the best in Irish drink, food and lively entertainment nightly. Live Music Wednesday - Monday. Quiz Night Tuesday.
Open 7 days, 10am till late. Brunch 10am - 5pm; Dinner 5pm - 9pm.
196 Parnell Road | 377 1510 | Web | MENU | Map

Citron Vert
Citron Vert, french for lime (Lemon Green in translation) is a new cafe Bistro in Parnell, Auckland. We specialise in great food, exceptional wine and functions. Come in and see when in Parnell.
Open 6 days: Mon - Fri: 7am till 5pm; Sat: 8am till 4pm

129 Parnell Road | 377 3080 | Web | MENU | Map

Denim
Denim celebrates a relaunch early in February with a change in music, look and feel.

Denim continues this year with the FREE bubbles for ladies from 4pm to 7pm on Thursdays and 42 Below Cocktail Night on Fridays, with cocktails being priced by the hour from 7pm, ie $7 from 7pm till 8pm, $8 from 8pm till 9pm...until midnight.

Open Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sat 5pm until late. Friday 4pm till late. Available for hire for private functions.

207 Parnell Road | 337 0227 | Web | Map

Di Mare Restaurant & Café
Seafood café. Enjoy a coffee or an excellent meal watching the world go by.
Shop 9 /251 Parnell Road | 379-5234 | MENU | Car Parking | Map

Dunk
A fabulous café with delicious coffee and spectacular food. A local favourite for breakfast, brunch and lunch, situated by the Parnell Post Office.
297 Parnell Road | 377 2414 | Map

Eternity Cafe and Bar
We provide value for money food and beverages with no compromise on quality or taste. Come in and sample the chef's culinary delights including daily chef specials, or sit back and relax with one of our beautiful coffees or a comforting cocktail.  Breakfast, Lunch, Tapas and Dinner menus - and a range of delicious fixed price dinner menu options

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 2.30pm, 6pm - 10pm; Sunday 8am - 3pm.

SPECIAL: 20% off your total bill until 31 July, 2008

320 Parnell Road | 373 5092 | Web | Map

GION Japanese Restaurant
Gion Japanese Restaurant blends in unique elements of Kyoto in Japan, which creates a unique dining environment, unveiling the relationship between food and nature. Dining here will definitely bring you an original taste and visual experience of the old Japan. Being the forerunner of quality Japanese foods, Gion Japanese Restaurant will bring in the freshest and tastiest sushi, sashimi and other different kinds of fine Japanese delicacies.

Effective from after Easter 2008, our new opening hours are Wednesday to Monday: Lunch 11.45am to 2.30pm, Dinner  5.45pm till late. (Tuesday closed)

2008 Metro Audi Restaurant of the Year Awards
Runner-Up: Japanese: Gion
"Excellent food, served with grace, in elegantly understated surroundings: Gion is one of several restaurants that keep Parnell in the forefront of Auckland dining. Chef Akira Kugue adds creative touches to his dishes, both in ingredients and presentation, and you can always rely on a piquant combination of flavours. We like that his own preferences are indicated on the menu – it's a good way to steer diners towards some of the less-well-known but most rewarding dishes."
- Metro, May 2008
197 Parnell Road | 379 3344 | Map

Go Coffee Go Espresso Room
Espresso bar, European flavour, intimate surroundings, emphasis on great coffee.

Honorable mention: 2007 Metro Cafe Awards - Parnell
8 George Street | 377 2240 | Map

Hola! Mexican Restaurant
New to Parnell in May 2007. Enjoy the flavours of Mexican food with or without the hot! located under Verve Cafe, just up from Starbucks Parnell. Hola! Mexican offers excellent traditional Mexican food & drinks with great service and atmosphere. You'll feel at home at our place whether alone, with a few close friends or with a large group out for a celebration evening. Families are welcome and our prices are set so that you can visit Hola! Mexican regularly.

Margaritas served all day long – Lemon, Strawberry, Raspberry and Peach all made with fresh squeezed lemon juice. If you have time to kill and would like a coffee and a slice of our home made Mexican Almond cake with fresh whipped cream – c'mon down!

Open 7 days from 11.30am till late.
311 Parnell Road | 308 0088 | Web | Map

Ichiban Sushi Café
Sushi café. Open until late afternoon.
279 Parnell Road | 303 1611 | Map

Iguacu Restaurant & Bar
A stylish brasserie with an exciting buzzy atmosphere. Great Pacific rim cuisine, in combination with a natural, earthy décor and lively bars make a terrific Auckland experience. Open seven days.

Best New Zealand Restaurant 2007 (HANZ)
Hospitality Association of NZ Supreme Award for Excellence 2007 (HANZ)
Excellence in Customer Service 2007 (HANZ)
Best Lamb Dish 2007 (HANZ)
Best Auckland Restaurant 2007 & 2008 (Entertainment Guide)
2008 NZ Hallmark Beef and Lamb Award
269 Parnell Road | 358 4804 | Web | MENU | Map

The Ivory Lounge
Located at the top of the hill in Parnell the Ivory Lounge is an upmarket piano bar with a unique difference. Modelled on similar bars in Las Vegas, the Ivory Lounge has two grand pianos which 3 nights a week are manned by talented pianists/vocalists. They belt out all your favourite hits on request and are guaranteed to get you on the dance floor singing and dancing till your heart is content. The Ivory Lounge is now available for exclusive hire for your function.

421 Parnell Road | 373 3328 | Web | Map

The Java Room
The Java Room is a Parnell legend - warm, friendly, great food and a place where the regulars feel cherished. The restaurant has a totally unique setting with views to the Domain and the city that are unparalled in Parnell. The Java Room also has car parks available for guests.

*Voted one of Auckland's Top 50 restaurants - 2007 Metro Corbans Restaurant Awards.
317 Parnell Road | 366 1606 | Web | MENU | Map

Karin Japanese Restaurant
A full range of quality and innovative Japanese cuisine backed by a diverse, service-oriented staff
237 Parnell Road | 356 7101 | Web | MENU | Map

Kokako
Auckland's organic coffee supplier, roasting fresh every day. As our name suggests we have a love of, and commitment to New Zealand's native environment. We are members of the open wild life sanctuary Tiri Tiri Matangi. Our aim is to produce coffee that sits well in your mind as well as tastes good in your mouth.
492 Parnell Road | 379 2868 | Web | Map

Komodo Club & Cocktail Lounge
Function venue. For hire for private functions only.
106 Parnell Road | 307 9356 | Web | Map

Kopi-O Café Gallery
Fabulous Thai and Malaysian food. Awarded the NZ Herald's Viva Take Outs Award and Viva Reader's Choice Take Out awards in 2002.
391 Parnell Road | 309 3780 | Map

La Bocca Italian Restaurant & Café
Italian restaurant and café
251 Parnell Road | 375 0080 | Web | Map

La Porchetta Pizza Restaurant Restaurant
167 Parnell Road 309 0807 | Map

Metropole Lounge
A sophisticated lounge cocktail bar, with an exclusive wine list and an extensive cocktail list. A delicious Tapas-style menu is available long into the night with a cool, smooth jazz soundtrack completing the picture. Metropole Lounge is available for after works drinks, birthday celebrations to private cocktail functions.
~ Metropole Lounge is open Monday to Saturday 4pm to late.
223 Parnell Road | 379 9300 | Web | Map

Milano Italian Pizzeria Restaurant
Excellent Italian cuisine, wonderful ambience and great service.
111 Parnell Road | 379 0906 | MENU | Map

Mink Café
Mink Cafe is situated on a prominent corner at the bottom end of Parnell, serving continuous breakfast, lunch and dinner - great coffee, food and an extensive wine list.

Honorable mention: 2007 Metro Cafe Awards - Parnell
99 Parnell Road | 377 7035 | Map

Moto Sushi Bar
Offering the freshest sushi, sashimi, bento boxes, and friendly service - definitely recommended for lovers of fine Japanese food.
305 Parnell Road | 358 1610 | Car Parking | Map

New Koa Restaurant
Korean cuisine
317 Parnell Road | 379 9360 | Map

Non Solo Pizza
Walking into Non Solo Pizza is a visual feast. From the displays of preserved vegetables, fresh bread, the pizza oven and the contorni window, to the stacks of firewood round the marble fire place, this is a place to feel good in. The mix of traditional and contemporary is evident in both the great Italian cuisine and the ambience. Non Solo Pizza boasts the most beautiful courtyard dining experience in Auckland!

Every Thursday, come and enjoy a late afternoon drink with a delicious selection of complimentary finger foods to 'tease your appetite.'

2008 Metro Audi Restaurant of the Year Awards
Best Italian Restaurant: Non Solo Pizza
“Looking for a charming courtyard to while away a sunny afternoon with friends? Want something posher, with baguettes and good tableware and maybe a fire in the winter? Non Solo Pizza is the place. The pizzas are great – we named them best in the city in 2007 – and, as the name suggests, NSP does a great deal more than that. The antipastos are just the thing for that courtyard, the pastas are lovely, and so is all the food, actually – but especially the tiramisu, which our judges went into raptures about.”
- Metro, May 2008
259 Parnell Road | 379 5358 | Web | MENU | Car Parking | Map

Nori Japanese Restaurant
Stylish Asian, Fusion, Japanese restaurant
112 Parnell Road | 309 3059 | Map

Oh Calcutta
Oh Calcutta has been the winner of a number of restaurant awards, the latest being top Auckland Indian Restaurant voted by the Auckland Herald Viva (August 2003). Celebrities also place it among the best. Simply Red, Billy Connolly and Joe Cocker have all dined there... just to name a few. Join us for fine Indian Dining on the Parnell Restaurants strip.
151 Parnell Road | 377 9090 | Web | MENU | Map

The Paddington
The Paddington, with its classy yet laid back surroundings, is the place to be in Parnell. Whether it's lunch, an after work drink or a night out, The Paddington is the perfect place to go. The Paddington is also considered a sporting mecca with the best atmosphere outside of Eden Park. Open seven days and seven nights.
117 St Georges Bay Road | 309 3586 | Map

Parnell Returned Services Club
Small, friendly returned services club where visitors are always welcome.
139 Parnell Road | 377 0828 | Map

Portofino Pizzeria Ristorante
Italian Restaurant
156 Parnell Road | 373 3740 | Web | MENU | Map

Renkon
Parnell Japanese food eat in and takeaway
211 Parnell Road | 307 8008 | Map

Shahi Café
Shahi serves northern Indian cuisine with a difference. Shahi means royal and royal it is. Shahi is synonymous with sumptuousness and delectable food.
115 Parnell Road | 377 7898 | Web | MENU | Map

Siam I Am
Siam I Am, Parnell Road's new Thai Restaurant, has an exciting and witty menu which includes a number of the owners' own uniquely delicious recipes (check out the Appethaizers) along with a long list of Thai favourites. Hosts Sam & Kai stress that each of their dishes is made from scratch using the freshest ingredients - no bottled short cuts here! The results are healthy, non-greasy and delectable dishes, including a great range for vegetarians.

Recently opened in one of Parnell Road's oldest buidlings, Siam I Am is open for lunch Monday to Friday from 11.30am - 2.30pm (and offers great value Lunch Specials - $10.95, including soup); dinner from Sunday to Thursday from 5pm - 10pm; Friday - Saturday from 5pm - 11pm.

123 Parnell Road | 368 4424

St Tropez Restaurant & Bar
Enjoy the ambience of a little corner of France in St Tropez's 'Alfresco Provencal' surroundings and courtyard seating in the heart of Parnell. Restaurant and bar/bistro-French cuisine.

*Voted one of Auckland's Top 50 restaurants - 2007 Metro Corbans Restaurant Awards.
149 Parnell Road | 309 0996 | Web | Map

Starbucks American Café
Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections, and coffee-related accessories and equipment - primarily through its company-operated retail stores. Starbucks also offers a line of innovative premium teas produced by its wholly owned subsidiary, Tazo Tea Company.
305 Parnell Road | 336 1599 | Map

Strawberry Alarmclock
Funky café - a favourite with locals.
119 Parnell Road | 377 6959 | Map

Thai Friends Restaurant
Perhaps the best Thai Restaurant in Auckland where delicious food is served with warm and generous hospitality. Thai Friends has four separate dining areas offering different experiences: downstairs dining is traditional and cosy; upstairs, a casual outdoor verandah fronts onto Parnell Road; and a smaller dining room out the back looks out onto a second, larger outdoor area.

2008 Metro Audi Restaurant of the Year Awards
Best Thai Restaurant: Thai Friends
“The food at Thai Friends is so authentic it has the Thai Government's official stamp of approval. Sometimes that sort of thing can signal a dull conformity in a restaurant, but not here. Thai Friends serves food that is sweet, delicate and tangily tasty, cooked and presented with great care and attention to quality, and backed by competent, friendly service. It's a lot of fun.”
- Metro, May 2008
311 Parnell Road | 373 5247 | Web | MENU | Car Parking | Map

TriBeCa Restaurant & Bar
TriBeCa is located in the historical Foundation Building in George Street, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand and offers an intimate venue abundant with classical elegance and contemporary style. Committed to serving fine cuisine and wine enhanced by experienced professional service, TriBeCa has earned a reputation as a haven for gourmands.

2008 Metro Audi Restaurant of the Year Awards
Voted one of Auckland 's Top 50 restaurants 2008: TriBeCa
“The big, glass-enclosed dining area, the New York imagery on the walls, the wooden floors with rugs, the mahogany and crystal, all are designed to evoke an earlier era in the Manhattan district the restaurant is named for, complete with faded luxuries and bohemian raffishness. And it works. It's quiet, relaxed and yet decorous, and best of all, the food is excellent. The service, under the watchful gaze of maitre d' Jean-Jacques Bouvris, is attentive and efficient, and there's a strong wine list, although it's short an availability by the glass.”
- Metro, May 2008

8 George Street | 379 6359 | Web | MENU | Map

Trinity Café
Espresso bar & café
107 Parnell Road | 300 3042 | Map

Vanilla
The sensual Vanilla lounge bar is a clandestine spot replete with silk cushions, low seating and chandeliers geared to provide a sensual early evening or after midnight experience. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 9pm – 3am.
285 Parnell Road | 379 3878 | Map

Veranda Bar & Grill
The VBG re-opened under new management in early June 2008.

NZ Herald reviewer, Ewan McDonald gave the new VBG an excellent review on June 18: "In this reincarnation of VBG, service is friendly, well paced and every question answered. Food was intelligent, familiar yet interesting, carefully and boldly executed. We made a new friend from the wine list and weren't affronted when the bill arrived."

279 Parnell Road | 309 6289 | Web | Map

Verve Café
Relax outdoors at Verve with fabulous food, wine and coffee and watch the world go by. Licensed café open seven days. Breakfast and lunch all day.

Hours: Mon - Fri: 7.00am - 4.00pm; Sat - Sun: 8.00am - 4.00pm.
311 Parnell Road | 379 2860 | Map

York St Bar
We are a bar with casual dining. Our menu features pub-style foods. We are a very personal bar, much like Cheers… where everybody knows your name. We provide out-catering and host private functions too.
46 Parnell Road | 377 1745 | Map

Zarbo Everyday
Newmarket's famed Zarbo now has an outpost an Parnell!
Zarbo Everyday has a strong emphasis on take out meals and is Parnell Road's only true deli stocking a full range of antipasto, delectable cuisine items and gift baskets.

Open Monday - Friday from 7am - 7pm
116 Parnell Road | 377 5550 | Web | Map

Burger Fuel
Burger Fuel is a gourmet burger restaurant, engineering the ultimate burger, in an environment that is funky and charged. Come into our funky new Parnell store to enjoy what is considered the best burgers in Auckland. Voted Auckland’s best burgers by Metro Magazine 2000, 2001 and 2002.
187 Parnell Road | 377 3345 | Map

Chocolate Boutique Café
You'll be amazed by this quaint little candy shop and cafe full of delicious handmade chocolates. Chocolates to die for, desserts, coffees, hot/iced chocolates, gifts luxuriously gift wrapped … that's the Chocolate Boutique Café - the famous New Zealand chocolaterie.
323 Parnell Road | 377 8550 | Web | Map

The Fishmonger
Gourmet seafood delicatessen and takeaways. Winer "Best Fish & Chip Shop Auckland," Metro Magazine 2005.
363 Parnell Road | 373 4290 | Web | MENU | Map

FRED coffee
FRED stands for Fresh Roasted Every Day (formerly Chiasso). We take great care in selecting and blending the finest available green coffee beans from many of the foremost coffee growing nations in the world. Our coffees are batch roasted daily in the Italian tradition. You just can't get coffee any fresher than this! FRED supplies coffee to many of the leading cafes and restaurants in Auckland and throughout New Zealand. Retail and wholesale sales.
251 Parnell Road | 379 9939 | Map

Hilltop Superette
Superette/dairy open 7 days a week. Lotto agent!
411 Parnell Road | 373 2677 | Map

Lim Garden & Orchard
Fruit and vegetables
118 Parnell Road | 377 1960 | Map

Pan Asia
Pan Asia is a family run business bringing you New Zealand most popular Asian takeaway dishes and more. Take away your favourite Thai, Chinese, Malaysian and Japanese food from Parnell's newest takeaway shop. Home delivery service $4.
379 Parnell Road | 302 1675 | Web | MENU | Map

Pandoro Panetteria
Pandoro's original bakery, founded in 1992, continues to offer a wide range of breads, cakes and pastries, fresh daily. Pandoro is not just an Italian bakery. Our inspiration comes from all over the globe - we make wild sourdoughs from Germany, France and San Francisco, pide from Turkey and a range of regional Italian breads that include; ciabatta, panini, focaccia and olive bread.
427 Parnell Road | 358 1962 | Map

Parnell Bakery
Bakery and lunchbar
102 Parnell Road | 379 0978 | Map

Parnell Kebab
Takeaway kebabs and delicious Middle-Eastern treats - Donner Kebabs, Lamb Kebabs, Falafels, Greek Salad and Tabouleh.
126 Parnell Road | 303 3665 | Map

Parnell Superette
Superette. Open 7 days.
486 Parnell Road | 358 2548 | Map

Raspberry Tarts
Delicious freshly-cooked treats for lunch and snacks: panini, filled rolls, frittata, quiche, pies, sandwiches, cakes, tarts, slices. People swoon over our ginger crunch. Chiasso coffee made to go. We also cater.
227 Parnell Road | 379 0571 | Map

Top Cuts Butchery
Finest quality meat and poultry.
407 Parnell Road | 379 3598 | Map

Wyvern Dairy
Dairy
120 Parnell Road | 373 2168 | Map

Zarbo Everyday
Newmarket's famed Zarbo now has an outpost an Parnell!
Zarbo Everyday has a strong emphasis on take out meals and is Parnell Road's only true deli stocking a full range of antipasto, delectable cuisine items and gift baskets.

Open Monday - Friday from 7am - 7pm
116 Parnell Road | 377 5550 | Web | Map