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<i>Toto</i>, Auckland CBD

It may be in central Auckland, but this restaurant's menu and atmosphere prove faithful to its Italian theme.

Paying for bottled water is so last week... try tap

The extortionate sums charged for Perrier and San Pellegrino are a frequent complaint of restaurant-goers.

<i>Garnet Station</i>, Westmere

We came here because we were enticed by the art deco shop frontage and wondered what lay beyond.

<i>Cazador Restaurant</i>, Mt Eden

Cazador is a game restaurant in the old-fashioned sense: if you bring in the spoils of your hunting trip, they will make it into dinner.

Time for brunch at 10 of the best

Libby Nicholson-Moon finds 10 of the best cafes for Sunday brunch.

Cockroaches in food court

Four of the best: Country pubs

This meticulously renovated 1876 pub attracts the crowds - some arriving by boat to tie up at the jetty.

<i>Prego</i>, Ponsonby

Prego's fans are plenty and enthusiastic. And deservedly so.

<i>The Ambeli</i>, Wellington

A neighbourhood restaurant is an affordable kind of place, it seems to me, where you drop in unannounced.

Shape up - Cup warning for Auckland eateries

A top Auckland restaurateur says diners need better service more than a spectacular view.

Deborah Coddington: Puritan Ash overstepping line on smokers this time

Caffeine hit: Bungalo

It seems Birkenhead is spoilt for choice when it comes to good coffee.

<i>Mondial</i>, Grey Lynn

It's always a bit nerve-racking when an old favourite changes hands but thankfully this Grey Lynn tapas joint keeps it 'local'.

<i>La Cigale</i>, Parnell

Knowing the system makes all the difference at a French eatery.

<i>Wintergarden Cafe</i>, Auckland

Anna Hansen: The flavour of the month

Britain-based Anna Hansen's star is on the rise, with a new cookbook out and plans for a new London cafe.