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1. The Grove
Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Fine dining - extreme degustation
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Superb restaurant
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72 Hotels
63 B&B and Inns
76 Holiday Rentals
Cuisines:
European, New Zealand
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2. Sails Restaurant
Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Good thanks
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Fantastic evening
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72 Hotels
63 B&B and Inns
76 Holiday Rentals
Cuisines:
Seafood, Grill, New Zealand
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3. Arbour
Blenheim, New Zealand
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A full immersion in fine dining
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Divine!
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30 Hotels
50 B&B and Inns
35 Holiday Rentals
Cuisines:
Contemporary, New Zealand
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4. Tatsumi
Queenstown, New Zealand
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Great Japanese meal in heart of Queenstown
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Delicious modern Japanese food, friendly and intimate restaurant
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69 Hotels
60 B&B and Inns
804 Holiday Rentals
Cuisines:
Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian, Fusion
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5. Paris Butter
Auckland Central, New Zealand
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One of the best fine dining in a long time
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Perfect choice, exceptional
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72 Hotels
63 B&B and Inns
76 Holiday Rentals
Cuisines:
French, European
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6. Hopgoods & Co
Nelson, New Zealand
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Make sure Hopgoods is on your list of must eat Nelson restaurants
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Hard to imagine a better meal
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42 Hotels
53 B&B and Inns
149 Holiday Rentals
Cuisines:
European, New Zealand
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7. Jano Bistro
Wellington, New Zealand
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Leave your expectations at the door
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Degustation with a faint rustique touch...
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48 Hotels
48 B&B and Inns
66 Holiday Rentals
Cuisines:
New Zealand, French, International, European
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8. Ortega Fish Shack
Wellington, New Zealand
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One of New Zealand's best restaurants
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Absolutely fantastic every time
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48 Hotels
48 B&B and Inns
66 Holiday Rentals
Cuisines:
Seafood, European, Healthy, New Zealand
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9. Bistro Gentil
Wanaka, New Zealand
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Cosy and comfortable decor, great French cuisine, lovely wine and service.
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Wanaka’s Best
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19 Hotels
47 B&B and Inns
394 Holiday Rentals
Cuisines:
French, European, Wine Bar, New Zealand
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10. Rata
Queenstown, New Zealand
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A lovely modern well lit restaurant tucked away in Queenstown
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Must go Restaurant in QT
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69 Hotels
60 B&B and Inns
804 Holiday Rentals
Cuisines:
European, Healthy, New Zealand, Contemporary
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