Daphnes in Auckland

"Had an amazing dinner date Absolutely loved the trevally omos and burnt butter focaccia. The female waitress was lovely and helpful. Will be back!"

"Had an incredible dinner at Daphne’s Restaurant, twice! In each time, the food was absolutely excellent — every dish was full of flavour and beautifully prepared. The service was outstanding, warm, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. The atmosphere and overall vibe were fantastic, making the whole evening feel relaxed and enjoyable. Definitely one of the best dining experiences in Auckland. Highly recommend!"

"My husband and I had a beautiful date night at Daphne’s and we were so impressed. From the moment we arrived, every single staff member was genuinely friendly without being over the top. It felt warm, natural, and welcoming. The atmosphere was perfect! beautiful, warm, and spotless. And the food… outstanding. We absolutely loved the goat’s cheese croquettes and the burrata with tomatoes, both incredible. My husband is usually quite shy and not one to give feedback, but even he made a point of glowing about the experience to the front of house manager. That says everything. I very rarely leave reviews, but this one was more than deserved. We’ll absolutely be making this a regular date night spot. Highly recommend."

"An absolute selfish treat for me to dine at Daphne’s with two of my friends. The atmosphere was warm and inviting despite the terrible weather. The service delivered to us was impeccable - the constant refill of our water, the attentiveness of the staff when called upon made the dining experience so memorable, we were very lucky. The food was delicious, tasty and presented so beautifully. We ordered a series of small plates to share between us, an agreed favourite was the Goat Shoulder Croquetas with Red Pepper Jam. Other plates we did enjoy was the Signature Focaccia with Burnt Butter and the Confit Pork Belly with Seasonal Jam. Dessert was phenomenal, must try the Tiramisu - my friend ordered this and it looked absolutely divine! big portion too! The highlight for us was the respect and patience we felt at the end of the evening by the staff. We were the last to leave, yet instead of hinting to us to leave, the staff allowed us to finish our conversation and enjoy our time with one another. No rush, no pressure felt. Cannot recommend this place enough, especially dining here with your friends!"

"Dinner at Daphnes in Ponsonby exceeded my expectations for Mediterranean cuisine. Chef Stevan's refined approach was evident throughout the beautifully crafted meal. For starters, we enjoyed prawns saganaki with feta, tomato and Greek herbs. The dish was delicious with its unpredictable spice. The second course was trevally fish omos, served with mint vinaigrette and cucumber. It was very fresh and refreshing, ideal for a hot day. Lastly was the confit pork belly and tamarillo jam. The tender pork belly was complemented by the delicious sauce. For the main course, we had woodfired cure kingfish with buttermilk, pine nuts and fennel. This was the best cure fish I have ever had. The fennel and buttermilk were beautifully perfectly balanced. Finally, we had charcoal chicken, cauliflower and jus. The chicken was moist and tender, although the flavour was slightly light for my palate. My wife, however, enjoyed it. For dessert, we shared caramelised crème anglaise, filo & rose petal and also the crèmeux chocolat with crème fraiche. These were the two best desserts I have had in a while."

"Daphnes definitely produces food that is visually captivating as the restaurant’s ambiance. Most of the dishes we had were quite good but the chicken for us was a slight miss (a bit dry). However the fish dish made up for it as it was delicious, fragrant and loaded with seafood. Service was good which is expected from such a reputable restaurant. Would also like to give a special mention on how fast they deliver their food , felt like there was barely any wait time even though the restaurant was busy, definitely impressive."

"Had a fantastic dining experience at Daphne. The highlight of the night was definitely the woodfired market fish dish — a beautiful combination of clams, mussels, prawns, and fresh fish that captured the essence of the sea. Every bite was a burst of oceanic flavour, delicately balanced with herbs and seasoning. It felt like a celebration of fresh seafood done right. Also really enjoyed the pork belly skewers — crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, paired perfectly with the pickled rhubarb and fennel. A great contrast of textures and flavours."

"Great food and friendly staff! We were there for our lunch and all the menu was so good!"