Reviews of Apero Food and Wine. (Restaurant) in Auckland (Auckland).

Apero Food and Wine

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280 Karangahape Road, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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S. C.

Mo was brilliant, guided us towards a fabulous night. Everything was yum, was hard to pick but least favourite was the burrata and eggplant because of the temperature of the cheese was too warm. Overall, lovely experience.

W.

Exceptional meal and service. That staff have great wine knowledge and provided very friendly guidance. The warm and welcoming atmosphere, paired with great food and wine, made a perfect date night.

S. O.

If you love wine and tasty food Apero is the place. Every time I visits, no disappointment. Mo’s is very helpful with wine also super attentive. I wish I lived near here so can swing by anytime if I feel like a glass of wine and snack.

A.

Friendly , attentive staff who know their menu will. They'll talk you through your choices and make recommendations. Apero is a great place for sharing plates. The three of us shared a number of. delicious dishes. The standout for me was an excellent Dicey Bannockburn central Otago Riesling , it has all of us wanting more... We'll definitely be back for more one day soon....

M. H.

Awesome experience. We went for a date night and it was so good! As a novice wine drinker, Mo helped me with finding a wine that was to my liking and explained them very well! The food was delicious, exepcially the mushrooms. We were on the high leaners which was actually not bad! Highly recommend.

M. B.

Stunning food and wine, excellent service. Highly recommended.

J. S.

Apero Food and wine feels like you are walking into someone's home. The care and attention they give to each diner are impeccable. With Mo out front and wife Leslie is the kitchen the combination of good company and food is why we choose to come back time and time again. If you are lucky enough to try the feijoa souffle you are winning at life.

S. S.

Absolutely fantastic service and delicious food! Exceeded expectations and we can’t wait to go back already. Raving about this place to everyone we know :)

W. S.

The street front is as unassuming as the menu but both hide a rich and warm experience. Friendly staff; bustling but inviting, a menu to graze exquisite bites of flavour and an authentic and honest sausage sold by the linear metric system. It is very, very good.

J. R.

Sublime flavour, uncomplicated yet sophisticated ensembles withpersonal but not over familiar waiter. Wine and food knowledge spot on.

A. R.

It was a night filled with delights. Welcoming staff and atmosphere. The food OMG who would have thought roasted cabbage and cauliflower would be a show stopper. Their metre long sausage is the bomb too. That's the only photo because I was eating. Everything we had was on point, 8 of us shared a selection of delights. Menu is bloody good, wine is yummy. Just a place that makes Auckland dining stand out. Can not recommend Apero enough. With what we ate and drank and the standard of food and service it is value for money without a doubt

B. K.

Delicious food and amazing wine selection. The staff is top notch and suggested things from the menu and wine list that made my night complete.

L. C.

Great all around place. Food staff and decor. Try the specials on right now! We had the truffle toastie and the duck ballotine and both were absolutely terrific!

L. J.

Love this place! A bit of a hidden gem, not in the midst of the usual dining areas. It’s a wine bar with a short but well-formed food menu. The service is friendly and very knowledgeable. We were looking to try a different wine and the owner was really helpful in making suggestions and let us try a couple before deciding on a delicious Chilean red that we wouldn’t have picked by ourselves. The food is a tapas menu with smaller through to larger dishes. Everything was delicious. We started with goats cheese croquettes that were flavoursome without being too rich. The two outstanding dishes were the grilled mackerel (beautiful flavour for a “boring”fish) and the cheese board, which actually had more crackers than needed, something I’ve almost never seen elsewhere. Apero is popular, so it pays to book.

P. C.

Such a great venue. The staff were super friendly. The menu was unreal and the food was fantastic

N. L. Q.

Amazing food & wine! The servers were so helpful and kind. Perfect date spot! Get the blueberry tart

S. M.

Hands down the best restaurant I have been to. The food and the service is exceptional!

H. T.

Amazing food, highly recommend their pork sausage (made there) and the Trevally. Excellent service too, we will be back!

V. M.

Absolutely love everything about this place. The food, the wine, the people! Book in advance as it gets busy!

P. J. F.

Food was really tasty and drink options were good too. The food is designed for sharing. Gluten free options available. Host/owner is a dead set legend. We found him to be friendly, accommodating and across what his customers might want to eat and drink.

C. C.

WOW what an amazing evening. A warm welcome when we arrived and the service throughout the evening was just amazing. The food was delicious and interesting - we had everything off the specials board and from the menu and were most impressed. We all had an incredible evening and would highly recommend and we cannot wait to come back for another excellent meal. Thanks to all the team!

R.

Absolutely amazing experience, great food and wine with friendly and fun service. Can't wait to return!

D. H.

Using fresh imgredients cooked in simple but perfect way to deliver the best taste. Entree Coriander falafel and goat cheese croquettes were divine, bread were served warm with nice butter. Simple food served at its best way. Main snapper ceviche dish was beautifully designed and had interesting condiments like wasabi cream, pickled yuza, edible flowers and home made horseradish essence to bring fresh summer taste. Only sad part is it was such small dish for main at $35 per plate, but definitely worth having it. Also, must try their home made sausage, we had foot long one and instantly regretted that we didnt get 60cm size. Dessert was bit disappointing, rather order more main or entree dishes. Great service and great food, this place is popular so booking is essential

S. A.

We love the food, service, ambience and wine here, every time.

A. M.

Well-delivered tasty menu. On-point, friendly and knowledgeable service. Go.

J. S.

The food was absolutely amazing, and we loved the wine. Will definitely be back, it's definitely a busy place but well worth it for the quality of the meals.

a.

Outstanding food, wine, staff, owner and atmosphere. The wine selections are world class to match beautifully prepared food. Genuinely friendly and helpful. Another great time at Apero. Amazing food, lovely atmosphere and attentive service. This place doesn't disappoint :) I'd go back here anyday.

A. D.

Extensive wine list, knowledgeable staff, amazing food, their signature home-made sausage is very good! Fish of the day was a pan fried mackerel with dill chantilly, hands down the best mackerel I've had. Glad we tried a few of the seasonal blackboard's dishes too, highlight is the feijoa crumble number, it is so flavourful I'm considering coming back for more before the season finishes.

L. R.

Beautiful setting, incredibly knowledgeable and personable staff who connect with diners, yummy seasonal menu with lots of vegetarian options. Wine options were plentiful and also pretty affordable as well. Amazing experience! :)

2. t.

Amazing service, great wine... and the food was outstanding. We ordered a big selection from the starters menu so we couldn’t fit dessert - based on how delicious everything we had was we will be back to tackle the dessert menu ASAP

G. N.

A-mazing. We only we're there for wine but I wish we had eaten there. The service was outstanding and the options available suitable for all budgets. Very busy even on a Sunday night so definitely book in to avoid being disappointed. I'll certainly be back next time I'm in Auckland.

M. D.

OMG, our first time here the other night. How did we not know about this place before? We have already recommended to all our friends. The service was fantastic, the food amazing and the atmosphere busy and buzzing and yet calm and pleasant. We loved every second from the moment we walked in the door. One word to sum up, phenomenal. We will be back for sure.

L. P.

Unassuming from the front but once you're inside it's a treat. Excellent food, friendly staff and a very good vibe. I'm going back

J.

Another great time at Apero. Amazing food, lovely atmosphere and attentive service. This place doesn't disappoint :) Very friendly guy and will tell you all about the place and the dished which are quite creative. decent wine also. Laid back in brick walled place so it feels casual. I'd go back here anyday.

M. E.

We were there two people last night. Absolutely wonderful experience. I have not had something like this since I lived in Europe. This reminds me of something I'd find in the back streets of the nicer European towns; the old sections. Amazing quality of what is served. The food was exquisite and the wine I had was absolutely gorgeous. I am not one to throw around high recommendations, but this one deserves it. Not only is the food great, the place has an amazing ambience and the staff was so helpful and had a great attitude. Only remark is that portions aren't exactly huge and I'd have liked if fellow guests had been good at closing the door. Well worth it. I'd go again!

I. T.

Fabulous food, a great wine selection, fantastic service. Apero is the whole package. Make sure to book - this place is super popular!

M. C.

This is a place for people who really enjoy quality food. The food clearly has passion poured into it. If you appreciate quality flavours then this is a must. They also boast a fantastic selection of very good wines to complement your meal. We will most definitely be returning soon!

R.

I love this place! Dined on a Sunday night - and good thing we had reservations. Our host took us through the wine list and the food selection. Excellent choice in wines and we settled on a South African cab sav blend but the Bordeauxs were tempting. Maybe next time. The three of us shared a variety of dishes and enjoyed all of them The souffle for dessert was amazing!

S. R.

I was here for dinner few months ago. It’s a great little cozy spot with a good list of wine selections. The ambience is good. The food is yummy and the staff always suggest great wine-food pairing options. The staff is professional and has good customer service skills. Would highly recommend and would definitely visit again :) Cheers

P.

I love this place! Dined on a Sunday night - and good thing we had reservations. Our host took us through the wine list and the food selection. Excellent choice in wines and we settled on a South African cab sav blend but the Bordeauxs were tempting. Maybe next time. The three of us shared a variety of dishes and enjoyed all of them The souffle for dessert was amazing!

S. H.

Amazing sums this place up perfectly. The food was delicious, we pretty much ordered one of everything and weren't disappointed. The hosts were attentive and happy to recomend wines to suite the tastes of the different people in the group. Looking forward to our next visit.

S. C.

We had the best night here. It seemed like the staff were genuinely pleased to see us and the food was delicious. Everything we ordered we loved - especially the sausage and the pork rillettes. A great little place.

D. S.

Went to Apero with a party of 6 last night. We had a fantastic time. Staff were attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. We tried various wines as recommended by one of the owners and they were excellent. Food was incredible and arrived quickly. I highly recommend popping in, would be suitable for any occasion.

E. P.

Was exactly what I was looking for. Personal, romantic and super high quality. The staff there were incredibly welcoming and I couldn't stress their amazing service more. Absolutely amazing.

J. S.

Absolutely amazing! The guy who served us was superb and was super helpful and knowledgeable and just a joy to deal with. Best service I've had in a long time! And the food was amaaaaaaazing 🥰

C. L.

Have been here 3-4 times. Great wine bar with a small but changing selection of wine. Food has been delicious every time - definitely the place for you if you're a fan of traditional meats and occasional offal -great flavor combinations. service wise they are great at taking control - big fan of this personally!

R.

Apero is a K Rd stalwart and deservedly so. The charcuterie board is the best in town and the $100 steak is worth every dollar! Great thoughtful service with a perfectly matched wine list. Absolutely delicious! Hmmmm!

C. W.

Great service, very friendly, amazing food....

J. X. P.

The most extensive and considered wine list and the food was just exquisite. A match made in heaven. Highly recommended.

G. B.

This could be foodie heaven. We stopped in for a drink as we grazed our way down K-Road. The croquettes and the olives were tasty and delicious, and the rest of the menu looked equally scrumptious. The croquettes disappeared before I could take a photo. Fortunately others before me were quicker. Welcomed with open arms we were too. Enjoy.

P. V.

This place was awesome. Very romantic atmosphere and great service. The food was incredible. I definitely recommend this place for a great culinary experience.

A. S.

My wife and I ate here tonight. I have been trying to get here for at least a year but with an unepected night without kids, and being in town anyway, thought we would give this place a go. First the service.It's very good, unassuming, laid back. The food at this place is simply OUTSTANDING. I mean seriously awesome. Pretty much had their specials board from start to finish and didn't feel right having it without the signature sausage from the main menu which is served by the 1/4 Meter. All the ingrediants were seasonal, treated with the utmost care, presented like a piece of art and tasted like fireworks going off in your mouth in the best possible way. The only issue we had, was really we felt the portion sizes were too small. Dinner cost us $100 for 2 people and we both left actively hungry which isn't something that happens almost ever before. We could have ordered more, but we felt we ordered enough. I do understand fine dining is quality over quantity, we eat fine dining a lot, but I do think they should possibly review this. I'd still go back again and recommend this place without hesitation. The food is sensational.

T. M.

So very nice. Small plates, but each one exquisitely formed. You really don't expect much when you first come in, as you think 'this is going to be standard pub fare', but don't let the ambience fool you. There is obviously a large amount of care and attention put into the food, and it shows. One of the best paces I've eaten all year.

A. W. (.

Apero is a tiny little place doing great food and wine. It is very intimate, and you may even find yourself sharing a long table in a group of 4. The food is divine, all designed to be shared by the table. Amazing meats but plenty of vegetarian options too. Highly recommended.

C. B.

Lovely cosy atmosphere, great wine, food and service. We had the white asparagus and the brie specials plus the Spanish ham, homemade sausage and cauliflower dishes and everything was delicious. Highly recommended.

H. H.

Apero wine bar is joyful - food that sings, wine to please the most discerning palate and service that makes you smile. Make sure you leave room for dessert. One of the best meals in this food focused of cities.

Z. T.

5 stars! We went with a group of 7-8 and were too busy catching up on lost time to spend it looking at the menu. The waiter took the hint and told us he could just sort it out and bring us good food. Boom! What a fantastic way to have a meal with friends. Plates of delicious food came out and we shared and feasted. Our vague descriptions of the sort of drink we felt like materialised as on-the-money beverages. I'll be back!

J. K.

Super friendly staff who know how to look after their customers. I simply asked the manager to bring me a nice beer and a selection of delicious bites and I was not disappointed! Will definitely be back, 5 delicious stars!

R. J.

The restaurant is small and therefore tables are close together but the food, wine, service was all excellent. We will definitely be back and thoroughly recommend.

E. J.

Tonight was our first time dining at Apero but it won't be the last. We were treated so well, and every dish was well-considered and delicious. Unpretentious fine dining.

L. H.

Fantastic as always - a treat during our Auckland visits.

C. N.

Brilliant little place, wine selection was marvellous (with the staff guiding us to exactly what we were after), food was great and was pleasantly amused by the ability to order sausage by the length.

S. P.

My favourite dining experience. End of story.

A. C.

Everything is excellent. Food. Service. Decor. Wine knowledge. Perfect and unique. One of my favorite all time restaurants in the city and I've been to all the big name places. You won't be disappointed.

A. O.

Absolutely delicious food and interesting wine matches from around the world made for a very special evening. It's busy so it may pay to book to guarantee a table. But there's a good reason it's busy - it's superb.

J. H.

Outstanding food, service and experience!

s. s.

Friendly, knowledgeable service. Delicious wine and cheese. The food smells awesome but didn't actually eat. I'll be back

s.

Nice food and wine!

S. C.

Absolutely delicious. There were so many nice things on the menu that my group and I had to share all our dishes. Stunning

F. M.

Just wanted to say congratulation for your two wins in the restaurant of the year in Metro magazine. We love coming to your restaurant, it has a great cosy atmosphere, superb choice of wines and the home made dishes are divine, can't wait to dine with you soon.

L. F.

Amazing night out, incredibly attentive staff, excellent food and atmosphere, easily catered for a vegan with no fuss. A special place.

S. Z.

Our favorite restaurant in New Zealand

R. H.

Fantastic as always. Mo is a superb host. The food is wonderfully balanced and always a flavour explosion. And the wine selection is magical. Magnifique!

O. C.

Very cozy with an amazing atmosphere and fantastic food - particularly good vegetarian options.

N. R.

Food was very nice. Sausage by the meter is measured before its cooked. Trendy and very busy place. Can get quite loud when fully booked.

J. G.

Welcoming staff and atmosphere. The food was beautiful. The service was relaxed yet attentive. Would recommend my friends to come here.

C. W.

Everything about this place is 5 star the food the service the decor. My favourite go to place be it lunch or dinner, outstanding.

B. M.

Absolutely top-notch. Excellent ingredients, expertly prepared. Knowledgeable, friendly, fun staff. I want to go back again and again.

a. w.

Beautiful food and wine with relaxed yet attentive service. We had a wonderful evening. Thank you!

S. G.

Casual, friendly, very good wine selection, exceptionally good food - intelligently conceived, beautifully presented, totally delicious. What's not to like.

B. L.

The best in Ponsonby/K-rd. You have to try yourselves to see why I give 5 stars. Everything about flavours is right. Superb!!!

A. D.

Best restaurant in new Zealand.

L. P.

Very nice setting done with great taste. The wine is very good and the dishes are delicious prepared by a very good chef!

R. A.

Fantastic place, every detail is looked after.The Service is a great example and every F&B outlet must learn from. A must visit and I will definitely pay a visit. Excellent Godello by glass...

C. W.

This is one of Auckland's best restaurants!

B. a. B. C.

Friendly and genuine service, great atmosphere, phenomenal food. So nice to go somewhere out of the ordinary.

R. P.

Second time at Apero and it just gets better....service is outstanding, food delicious and atmosphere is vibrant....thank you again for a great evening 🎄

b.

Fabulous eatery. Very friendly staff and very welcoming. Gets very busy after 7ish. So an early start is great.

A.

Apero does the impossible, and makes brussel sprouts delicious. Service from Ismo was also amazing, as was the food and wine.

J. W.

Fantastic food, service, ambience and wine. It really doesn't get much better than this!

K. N.

Fantastic friendly staff

J. S.

Authentic French cuisine and staff with just the right level of sass. Thanks for a great night!

M. L.

Everything was top notch: the wine, the kahawai rillette, the homemade sausage, the roast cabbage and the lovely service

M. T.

Fantastic service, food and wine with an intimate setting! You won't be disappointed!

A. D.

Great food, great service and great wine selection. A place to recommend!

S. H.

Excellent food and wine, helpful staff. Great place to go on a miserable winter evening.

J. W.

Great food, great wine and even better service what a hidden gem!

L. P.

Outstanding food, beautifully presented. Thank you Mo for a fabulous lunch in Auckland.

L. L.

10/10 dudes, had to go back a second time within a week. Food oustanding and diverse wine selection

D. K.

Food, wine, service, music - amazing. Top spot on K'road, would be there every week forever if I could.

M. H.

Can't do better than apero! Great wine, awesome food and Mo and Les are amazing.

E. E.

Superb food wine service and ambiance as usual.

J. H.

Bangin

J. F. A.

Amazing food and fantastic selection of wines

l.

Unpretentious great wines and food. Let them do the ordering for you!

D. K.

Would definitely recommend this restaurant for groups or couples and hope to be back soon.

J. C.

Good was very good and the space was cool. Attitude was a little too cool for school.

A. D.

Eclectic but delightful menu, excellent wines

J. R.

Quite a find, owners are very attentive and knowledgeable, will be back

T. M.

Love this place. Great food, wine and service.

J. P.

Epic. Friendly service, great wine, amazing food.

W. E.

Fabulous food and wine matching - superb.

J. T.

Amazing food and wine. This place has an amazing vibe.

J. R.

Incredible space, food, wine and vibe. Highly recommended.

A. S.

INSANE! AMAZING

R. W.

Sensational service, personable staff , excellent finger food .

R. R.

Love the new find for wine and tapa

A. A. A.

Shisha & Chicken were so good....yummy

S. G.

Fab! 5 stars if they had coffee! '-)

R. L.

Never fails to deliver. Can't fault it here.

G. T.

Amazing food topped off with superb service

J. O.

Get the sausage you won't regret it

J. O.

Superb food and knowledgeable service.

K. L.

My go to every time I am in Auckland!

P. A.

Superb!

E. R.

Great food and service.

C. F.

Just the best food!

Y. J. E.

sausage is a must try

T. L.

Absolutely loved it

K. Z.

Amazing food and wines! Love this place!

M. P.

The food, the service & the wine is exceptional here. So much love goes into everything. Really love the vibe! And who doesn't love sausage by the 1/4m.. 👀🤤

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