Auckland Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.

Auckland Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

Alright, alright. So we've sat here all day grumbling about Valentine's Day, about manufactured romance, about disingenuous, 'love' related holidays and the atrociously high price of roses. Words like 'phooey', 'poppycock' and 'hell naw' have been bandied about. Pay no attention to the phones under our desk, messaging that special someone, planning a little get-together later on. If we run into you at these undeniably romantic, unashamedly snuggly Auckland bars and restaurants, don't be too harsh on us. We love love.

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Food & Drink
Deadshot

An authentic, hard-to-find speakeasy from the creators of Caretaker.

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Food & Drink
Paris Butter

The date night go-to that will never disappoint.

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Food & Drink
Annabel's

Have a brie-liant time at this neighbourhood wine bar.

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Food & Drink
Pici

With a small but perfectly formed menu, this intimate K' Road pasta joint has all the ingredients for a perfect evening.

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Food & Drink
Caretaker

Tucked under Britomart's busiest strip is a secret New York-style bar.

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Food & Drink
Bossi

Live la dolce vita at this new eatery in Auckland's CBD, dedicated to creating traditional Italian fare with fresh New Zealand ingredients.

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Food & Drink
The Gypsy Tea Room

The perfect local watering hole for that after-work tipple or regular rendezvous.

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Food & Drink
Ada

Walk through a former convent to find this Italian-inspired gem and be transported straight to Tuscany.

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Food & Drink
Lokanta

The neighbourhood eating house will transport you to the Aegean Coastline within moments of sitting down.

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Food & Drink
Mudbrick Restaurant and Winery

A gourmet Waiheke Island restaurant and winery that boasts amazing food and even more amazing views.

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Food & Drink
Atelier

This airy and open recent addition to Karangahape is perfect for an after work brew or a romantic first date.

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Food & Drink
Azabu

This sanctuary is the gateway to a great night.

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Food & Drink
Baduzzi

Food of the people, Italian-style.

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Food & Drink
Origine

The magnifique French jewel in Commercial Bay's crown is the brainchild of two of the country's hospitality powerhouses Ben Bayly and Chris Martin, along with their wives.

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Food & Drink
Casita Miro

A Waihetian treasure.

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Food & Drink
Madame George

An Asian-tapas feast fit for a madame.

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Food & Drink
Cassia

After sustaining significant flood damage earlier this year, Cassia reopened with a brand new menu but the same unbelievably high standard of contemporary Indian cuisine.

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Food & Drink
Ghost Street

You'll find this new Chinese restaurant down two flights of stairs in the Britomart precinct.

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