Reviews of Di Mare Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Auckland (Auckland).

Di Mare Restaurant

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Steak house

251 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand

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M. R.

Absolutely beautiful experience. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was delightful. Our waitress even taught me how to pronounce my wine with the proper hand gestures. 🤌🏻 I’m coming back to this beautiful spot. Compliments to the chefs ❤️

N.

I was supersize that Parnell has such goooooood western food restaurant. Oyster is amazingly fresh and you must try the grilled cheese oyster. Garlic bread is the most yummy garlic bread that I ever had in town. Everything is sweeeeeeeet here! We will definitely come back and try every dish on their menu. LOVE LOVE LOVE !

K.

Have been coming here for few years for special occasions as well as weekend dine outs. Never disappointed. Was just here for a Christmas lunch. Staff was nice. Food was good as always.

P. C.

Came to this restaurant by accident, was looking for a Japanese restaurant but ended up here. It's in one of the small streets in Parnell, the decoration is nice and cosy, they specialized in steak and seafood. Price wise about $35~$50 per person, just the main course and drink. I ordered a pepper steak, and it was beautifully done. I will come next time to try something else. Love the environment and love the layout, very relaxing, peaceful and quiet. Talked to the owner and told me "Di Mare" means the ocean in Italian......should have Google translate it first. Highly recommended, thumbs up 👍👍

R. Z.

Had the best lunch experience of our trip!!! Oysters were juicy and fresh; the rack of lamb was so delicious I was tempted to order another. It was served with a mint sauce that elevated the taste to another level — so good that we used it as a dip for our chips. Then came the desert — home made apple pie and chocolate cake (both served with ice cream) — YUMMY!!! But that’s not all, the owners’ served us complimentary wine port — perfect way to end our meal!!! I wish we had more time in Auckland to have another meal at Di Mare! The food was amazing and service was excellent!!! When I come back to New Zealand, It’ll be on my must-do list!

D.

Very good place and warm people work there. Classi Mediterranean food, masterfully prepared. Perfect for business lunch.

K.

The lamb racks were sooo good. The fillet was also great. Seafood entree was average. Love the big portions! Whenever i take overseas guests around Auckland i always take them here for dinner. People that were hesitant with eating lamb fell in love with NZ lamb after trying their lamb racks.

a. h.

Fantastic meal and lovely service really accommodating. The staff prepared a kid friendly spaghetti and meat for our 3 year old, and food was quick plus delicious!

D. L. B.

Amazing place for a nice meal in Parnell village! Excellent food, great service and cozy environment. I do recommend the mixed grill and the omelet! ;-)

K. Q.

The lamb racks were sooo good. The fillet was also great. Seafood entree was average. Love the big portions! Whenever i take overseas guests around Auckland i always take them here for dinner. People that were hesitant with eating lamb fell in love with NZ lamb after trying their lamb racks.

Z. Z. K.

Great food, staff make you feel at home with great service. Highly recommended, ideal place to go with your loved ones.

K. G.

The best seafood I have had in Auckland so far. Awesome and friendly staff. The place is beautiful and cozy. Highly recommend 😀

J.

good place nice cuisine just wonderful 👍🏼

s. m.

Food was amazing, staff were friendly and welcoming. Was the best meal I've had in a long time

Y. C.

Di Mare is simply Di Vine (divine)!!! Your taste buds will thank you.

R. N.

Lovely small restaurant, great quality fresh food, these guys know how to prepare a superb meal!

S.

Amazing food, amazing hosts, amazing ambiance and a great dining experience.

L. H.

It is perfect little restaurant with amazing stuff. On top of great big portions they have proper knife!

M. S.

Very good food in a amazing quality nice owner, I was 4 days behind each other there , I love the location not easy to find but when you found it you will love this restaurant as well

J. C. (. C.

good place nice cuisine just wonderful 👍🏼

S. A.

Amazing food, amazing hosts, amazing ambiance and a great dining experience.

P. G.

18 of us turned up without a booking but fortunately it was early and they were happy to accommodate us. Lovely friendly welcome and service and my steak was cooked perfectly. Generous extra of free garlic bread for everyone - kind gesture and tasty too. Off the main street in a courtyard setting

A. G.

Great little place to get a meal. The beef sandwich is very good value.. nicely sized portions

I. K.

Been here twice by now, the food was outstanding every time, the owners are also really friendly and attentive. Overall the place is nice and cozy, the meals are simple, but full of flavour and overall have a homemade feel to them, the portions are very generous. I have tried oysters, moussaka, steak picado and lamb shoulder so far and everything was delicious. I'll definitely be back to try other dishes from the menu.

L. L.

We went here a few years back and my wife loved the rack of lamb with their special housemade mint sauce, she still mentions it to this day 8). The owners/chef are very welcoming, very approachable and happy to recommend and share knowledge. Love this restaurant, will pop in again next time we are in NZ.

S. H.

Beautifully prepared fish fillet perfectly cooked! Moist and naturally flavorful without a lot of distracting or overpowering spices. Tbone steaks cooked perfectly medium rare, and, same as the fish, not overly spiced. Family style fresh vegetables not overcooked. We loved this place! The owner/chef was so polite, attentive and kind. Shrimp were savory perfection in a heavenly garlic butter sauce. There were 4 of us dining for our first night out in New Zealand and we were so happy we stumbled onto this treasure! Price was not cheap, but the meal was well worth what we paid. Peaceful little outdoor patio set back off the busy, noisy street.

I.

Had a special day and decided to acknowledge it in Di Mare. The partner had lamb ribs, which he described as good. I had a glass of some French rose and a vegetarian pasta. This is the second time that I had this dish and it was not what I remembered. The service was quick and efficient.

M. M.

Quaint, charming place with very pleasant service. Steak and lamb chop was overcooked with an explanation that was head scratching. If you're ordering the mixed grill, tell them the temperature you would like your meat cooked otherwise it will be well done. Otherwise a pleasant experience.

J. “. N.

Been coming here for years and the food and people are so amazing, thank you

S. N.

Had a birthday celebration lunch. We ordered the seafood platter for 2 which was so delicious. Did not wait for the food. The quaint little restaurant is a lovely place to have an intimate lunch. Will recommend this to my friends and family... :)

S. W.

The best lamb chop and oyster we ever have. We would go back for dinner again if we would stay longer in Auckland. The place is sweet and fancy. The lady owner is friendly and beautiful.

C. N.

Our experience here was great. Really felt looked after, especially on Valentine's Day. Food was pretty good, and the wine selection was ok. Parking along Parnell is always a bit tricky, and the place was a bit hard to find without the signs. Overall, a decent running experience.

J. W.

Pleasant place and setting but the steak was overcooked and when the staff came round asking how the meal was and I mentioned it, had quite an abrupt response. Price was what you'd expect but the quality didn't match.

H. M.

My wife and I celebrated ore wedding with family and friends here 10 years ago and the owner and staff were helpful and the food great! We returned for our 10th anniversary today and again the steak and pasta dishes were lovely and well portioned. The courtyard is great and the owners again made it's feel very welcome

S. A.

Absolutely delicious. Left with a full stomach of scrumptious food. So welcoming from the moment you walk in the restaurant. A beautiful secret hidden off Parnell Road. Will definitely be returning!!

D. C.

Nice atmosphere and excellent food. The Mixed Grill was fantastic and the chicken is the best I've ever tasted. This was my second visit and I plan on many more

C. N.

After deciding to surprise my lady with dinner for working late found this gem after walking up and down Parnell a couple of times, Di Mare is tucked away ,a great cozy place, In my mind for couples and smaller groups ,a place with nice ambiance ,friendly staff ,with a good simple menu that would suit a few, lamb ,steak ,venison ,seafood. Prices reflect the portion size and i think is good value and not over priced . We were not pushed to order which let us enjoy some wine first and some conversation . I enjoyed the venison and my lovely lady enjoyed scallops the portions were generous and tasty, A place I would say put your cell phones away enjoy your meal and your company . We will definitely go back but I would keep this as our special place ,great find ,the outdoor area would be great on a summer night , Give it a go I would be surprised if you didn't enjoy your time and meal ,this is my first review and after enjoying it so much thought i would share in the hope that others may get the same enjoyment

P. C.

Was wonderful out side dining in court yard and best lamb rack in Auckland.

A. G.

Delicious food, with generous portions, a lovely setting, and friendly owners. You must try the seafood platter. The kids love the carbonara.

S.

Ordered a seafood platter and ended up with seafood pasta which didnt have much flavour, steak which husband ordered was kind of bland too with not much sauce. Waiting time l was long, atmosphere was beautiful and cute little area tucked away from the hustle bustle of Parnell. Host was nice. We didnt get a fork with the seafood pasta as well.

K. M.

Lovely ambience and service but surprisingly basic and dated food unfortunately

S. H.

This has got to be the best Italian restaurant in Auckland. It's a "hidden" gem! It's down an alleyway and easy to miss but it's a must visit place if you love Italian and a bonus if you like seafood! The hosts are also spectacular and so friendly!

C. M.

Had the fish and chips with salad and shoestring fries for lunch. Large portions of fresh red gurnard fish fillets lightly battered and served with lemon wedges. Salad exceptionally good too. Waitress was brusque but food arrived swiftly so no complaints.

H. G.

Decided to finally dine at Di'Mare after always drooling over the delicious aromas permeating our flat. From the food to the service it was a fantastic dining experience and am so glad to have come across this fantastic little gem! Highly recommend and cannot wait to try the lamb!!!

N. B.

Called in on the off chance I could grab fish n chips before an appointment. They weren't fully open but the lovely Marcia welcomed me in , was super friendly and served the best fish n chips!, and the service was outstanding, can see why they have been around for 20 plus years. Will be back again 👍🏼

S. G.

The service and food are at the very top end of the scale. Great night out.

M. U.

Great service. Can't be faulted. Nothing was a problem for Marcia and her team. We had a group of 41 for my birthday and I had asked for the $50 fixed price menu for everyone. They added a vegetarian option for a couple of the group which was declared delicious. Others said they would have liked it so maybe it should be added as a normal option. Bringing my own wine for a $5.00 corkage was a bonus. The only negative comments -" the fish could have been more tasty" and "the linguini was rather ordinary" The food was copious. They let us use birthday cake as dessert and, in the end, did not even charge us for the 'cakeage' fee. My guests felt they had value for money. The setting is rather lovely for the inner city and we could bring our own music although the noise of 41 people talking was so high indoors we couldn't really use it. We could have sat outdoors, (the micro-climate in their courtyard is milder than the prevailing climate) and the music would have been easily audible. It would even have been possible to dance. But we had made the decision to sit indoors. Several of my friends commented that the ambiance made the dinner feel like a large family get together - kind of cliche Italian or French. They loved it. If I had another family wedding I would surely go there and eat in the courtyard. No stupid venue cost and byo wine. this would be a win win situation.

A. B.

We stopped for a drink and ended up having brushetta as well. Very nice and friendly.

K. B.

Great special, beef , lamb and chicken. Terrific patio too

A. C.

As always great meal...enjoyed sitting outside in courtyard..

R. M.

Excellent food cooked to perfection. Very friendly and obliging staff who go the extra mile for their customers. Clean and spotless premises in romantic and pleasant surroundings. Price is right too.

O. n.

Always such welcoming and friendly service! Seafood is delicious and Lamb racks are always perfectly cooked. Everytime we visit Auckland we come here for dinner

S. B.

Initial service was only average, I prefer a reasonably prompt drinks order. But do appreciate not being rushed for the remainder. I guess service would best be described as 'non communicative'. OK I guess if that's your thing. The food was OK, good sized portion, and the seafood platter was pretty tasty, but to be fair the pasta was of the boiled packet variety... Likewise the salad, two lettuce leaves a quartered tomato and some grated carrot... I can do that at home. And do it better. And that pretty much summarises DiMare, nice enough, but nothing you couldn't do at home.

Y. B.

Great place with good food. I ordered Chicken Sheesh kebab for around $13.00 and it was fantastic. Chicken is cooked well, fresh salad and chips. I'll be back again. Friendly people too

M.

A hidden gem behind the main shops on Parnell, homely ,beautiful food

G. S.

What a great restaurant to go to. Food was outstanding and the service was awesome. Definitely recommend Di Mare to go to either as a group or as a couple. If there were 6 stars I would of given 6 star rating.

S. L.

Lovely place, good service, large portions but both the eye fillet and venison was over cooked . Presentation average...

W. B.

Very friendly and welcoming family run restaurant - hidden away. Menu superb. Sorry we have to leave. Will visit again when next in Auckland

G. M.

Amazing steaks wonderful sheltered area for exquisite sea food alfresco. The service is friendly and homely, always way more food than you actually need but you’ll eat it anyway it’s so yummy

G. W.

Fantastic italian restaurant with a very home style feel! Delicious garlic bread and venison! If you plan ahead, try to make a reservation.

S. A.

Our dinner was delicious. We all thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Lovely friendly staff. Would recommend. Thank you

N. A.

Absolutely amazing food and service 💘

J. N. B.

Absolutely beautiful steak, best steak I have ever had. I will be coming back again and very good service as well.

C. M.

A wonderfully hidden gem.. Delicious eggplant parmigiana, penne pasta with chicken.. Service was excellent, friendly and prompt.. Thank you for a fine dinner..

C. B.

The best sea food I have had in Auckland so far. The dishes are of respectable size and for a very fair price.

V. C.

Very friendly and warm staff. Food very tasty good value, good size. Clean and fresh. Will go again.

S. &. L. G.

Lovely family friendly restaurant tucked away from the main road. Owners were very friendly and food was well priced and delicious. Thank you 😊

S. C.

Divine! Lovely friendly staff and my pasta was the best I've tasted. Will definitely go again when next in the area.

S. E.

Delicious food! Sea food platter and mixed grill for the win! Chocolate cake was to die for!

D. R.

Best steak and seafood restaurant ever. Delicious steaks and super friendly service. Been many times and always 10/10.

P. J.

I enjoy a good steak and the one I had here was one of the best ...... excellent staff made us feel very welcome....

Y. L.

I went there today with my friends , the food was amazing and the atmosphere there was a time to remember I love this restaurant and would definitely would come back again !

W. H.

Amazing food, lamb cooked to perfection- mint sauce was something special

J. M.

Have only been here for lunch, but good food at a reasonable price. Both kitchen and front of house run like a well oiled machine.

E. B.

Awesome food great service. Hidden down a lane. Definitely worth finding. Seafood excellent.

S. T.

Great hostess, food was delicious and setting is very relaxing. Definitely recommend to try out.

K. T.

Beautiful lunch today at Di Mare......food was divine.......awesome atmosphere and wonderful service.......we will be back for sure.

E. H.

Would come again! Very cozy and well hidden place. Great family owned restaurant!

J. R.

I went here in a group (and the only vegetarian) whilst there was only one vege option it was absolutely delicious and I wasn't disappointed

M. B.

Awesome relaxed place to enjoy a drink & a bite to eat. Very friendly owner and staff thanks for the delicious food

L. V.

Really enjoyed this place, great food, nice and cosy. Recommended to all.

P. N.

Family owned and the meals are devine. Steak was absolutely delicious and at a reasonably price.

D. R.

Nice food, and hidden location off the main Street. Good selection of food on the menu too

a.

Steak wrapped in bacon...need I say more!!!!!

R. A.

Homy place. Very cozy. Exlecent food and staff. It worth's every penny. Strongly recommend.

J. J.

Amazing food, brilliant staff and chef Romantic atmosphere Will be back

A. C.

Had the fish and chips as well as the Greek salad. Best fish & chips I’ve had and the Greek salad was delicious as well!

W. v. H.

The plase has a very romantic atmosphere and food is great. Definitely a must visit again restaurant.

S. B.

Great chef and host combination, fantastic food

P. B.

Great hostess, awesome food and great value for money!

G. H.

Great place. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Nice outdoor garden area.

T. J.

As always great value, cooked perfectly and damned tasty. More people should know of this place

B. D.

Great food and place. Owners very friendly. Highly recommended.

L. S.

The best steak I've ever had and excellent hospitality, a must visit.

I. &. A. K.

My wife enjoyed the nice meal, very friendly and a Romantic place

J. H.

Amazing calamari deluxe. Can't wait to return to try other dishes!!

R. L.

Beautiful food. Very attentive staff.

D. L.

Too many wonderful dishes to choose from! Ended up with the fusilli and meatballs, amazing!

F. H.

Great foods,best customer service and plenty of space for big group . Must recommend

M. P.

Always had great food here. Especially the seafood platter.

B. K.

Great food. Love the taste. Specially venican steak

L. B.

first impressions of this place were good and our meal was delicious.

E. G.

Great food and service, wonderful long Italian lunch.

D. W.

Wonder full service amazing food definitely will be back 10/10

V. G.

This place was lovely beautiful food beautiful service & atmosphere ♥ ♥

A. G.

Always love going there, good food and very friendly service

M. J.

Visited this place a couple of times. The homemade pasta I had was unreal.

A. S.

Very pleasant atmosphere, friendly proprietor and good food

R. M.

Cheers for the great night! tucked away in a beautifull setting ! food was great!

s.

Wonderful fish and chips in a cute, can quiet place

S. M.

Lovely service, beautiful food. Highly recommend.

N. I.

A cosy little restaurant with good portions, great atmosphere and owners that really care about their customers

S. C.

Beautiful spot, Nice Wine, Great food! Ill be back here again!

w. B.

Fantastic place ,, great staff .... amazing place and fantastic food ...... a hidden gem !!!!

B. R.

Great little place, simple fare done well, with great Italian charm.

W. S.

Very nice lunch menu, all $12.50

J. H.

Best place to take tour tinder date in all of auckland.

K. d. B. (.

Great little place, friendly staff and amazing food!

A. C.

Good food. Good service.

P. K.

Great food and customer service, loved it.

C.

Hidden gem of parnell rise. Delicious and affordable. Try the omelette

n. g.

Lovely food and great service.

S. F.

Awesomeness Apple Pie

K. G.

The best food o have had in a long time

A. G.

Went for lunch. Food and service very good

d.

Hands down the Best Italian restaurant in parnell.

L. H.

Great food, lovely place

a. t.

Excellent tastes and very nice ambient...

A. N.

Nice food, great people

L. D.

Affordable and beautiful place for lunches

C. S.

Excellent place! Excellent food!

i.

Delicious food and warm service.

S. L.

Excellent food and excellent service

z. r.

The best host and the best service

N. S.

Enjoyed our meal.

M. W.

Best steak ever!!

H. L.

Nice place, nice food.

C. G.

Best in Parnell

v. t.

amazing

R. W.

Food is excellent.

S. S.

Great meal.

M. H.

Great food

M. C.

Hidden gem of Parnell

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Hidden gem 💎

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(Translated) I went with four family members. The steaks and mussels, as well as the pasta were great! The taste of the material was very good! I want to go again! (Original) 家族4人で行きました。 ステーキやムール貝はもちろんのこと、パスタも最高でした！ 素材の旨みがとてもおいしかったです！ また是非行きたいです！

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(Translated) Excellent products, very fresh. Excellent meat. Succulent green mussels. Home and warm atmosphere, dishes prepared as and when orders. (Original) Excellents produits, très frais. Viandes excellentes. Moules vertes succulentes. Accueil et cadre chaleureux, plats préparés au fur et à mesure des commandes.

W.

(Translated) Excellent food ... Super nice atmosphere and spectacular attention (Original) Excelente comida... Ambiente super agradable y la atencion espectacular

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(Translated) Nice place, clean, affordable price. (Original) Lugar bem agradável, limpo, preço acessível.

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(Translated) Affordable price ! (Original) Prix abordable !

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