Our top tips. Enjoy 😊
Local Food Scene (around Ponsonby)
Local food scene in and around Ponsonby
Great restaurant for couples and families alike - authentic Italian style cooking combined with great service and atmosphere.
72 Einheimische empfehlen
Prego Restaurant
226 Ponsonby RdGreat restaurant for couples and families alike - authentic Italian style cooking combined with great service and atmosphere.
It's a Ponsonby institution - fusion Pacifica food. Amazing atmosphere, ideal for lunch or dinner. Or just go for a wine and people watch.
71 Einheimische empfehlen
SPQR
150 Ponsonby RdIt's a Ponsonby institution - fusion Pacifica food. Amazing atmosphere, ideal for lunch or dinner. Or just go for a wine and people watch.
Ripe Delicatessen
174 Richmond RdGreat coffee, amazing salads, cakes and bread.
This is a regular Friday night haunt. Simple neighbourhood restaurant where the menu is kept short with the focus on great pizza and good beer. It's classic New York style pizza. Inexpensive. Great for couples and kids.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Epolito's Pizzeria
166 Richmond RdThis is a regular Friday night haunt. Simple neighbourhood restaurant where the menu is kept short with the focus on great pizza and good beer. It's classic New York style pizza. Inexpensive. Great for couples and kids.
Fine dining at its best. The most awarded restaurant in Auckland. Perfect for special occasions. You must book to reserve a table. Ideal for adults. Not child-friendly.
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Sidart Restaurant
283 Ponsonby RdFine dining at its best. The most awarded restaurant in Auckland. Perfect for special occasions. You must book to reserve a table. Ideal for adults. Not child-friendly.
Our go to place for coffee. Amazing pastries, great snack food, an ideal pit stop for breakfast before you hit the Ponsonby shops. The friendliest cafe in town. Only a five minute walk. Great value.
archie cafe
159 Ponsonby RdOur go to place for coffee. Amazing pastries, great snack food, an ideal pit stop for breakfast before you hit the Ponsonby shops. The friendliest cafe in town. Only a five minute walk. Great value.
Probably the best pizza to be found in NZ! Highly recommended. Great vibe and fantastic drink selection.
ELMOS
151 Ponsonby RdProbably the best pizza to be found in NZ! Highly recommended. Great vibe and fantastic drink selection.
Love ice cream? Then you must visit DI. Simply delicious. Eclectic flavours and made in NZ. The creme de la creme of ice cream. Because it’s the best be prepared for long queues. But it’s worth it.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Duck Island Ice Cream
182 Ponsonby RdLove ice cream? Then you must visit DI. Simply delicious. Eclectic flavours and made in NZ. The creme de la creme of ice cream. Because it’s the best be prepared for long queues. But it’s worth it.
Local food court with a wide range of cuisines to suit all tastes. Eat in or take out, your call. Great value and an easy 10 minute walk. They also serve beer and wine.
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Ponsonby International Foodcourt
106 Ponsonby RdLocal food court with a wide range of cuisines to suit all tastes. Eat in or take out, your call. Great value and an easy 10 minute walk. They also serve beer and wine.
Worth the 30 mins walk - and it's a beautiful walk. This is one of our favorite cafes. A must-visit for breakfast or lunch. Its packed full of locals so get there early.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Catroux
129 W End RdWorth the 30 mins walk - and it's a beautiful walk. This is one of our favorite cafes. A must-visit for breakfast or lunch. Its packed full of locals so get there early.
Best ever sushi! Opened in 2022 and is well worth a visit if you are a sushi lover. Eat in or takeaway - tip - get there early as they often sell out by lunchtime. 10/10
Gurume ponsonby-sushi&Donburi
Best ever sushi! Opened in 2022 and is well worth a visit if you are a sushi lover. Eat in or takeaway - tip - get there early as they often sell out by lunchtime. 10/10
Ponsonby Road next KFC - If you love delicious cakes, sandwiches, salads and pastries this is the place to head to. Oh, and the best ever sausage rolls and doughnuts (try the custard version). Great coffee and friendly service. Only a ten minute walk away. Perfect for morning or afternoon tea. Very yummy.
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Little & Friday — Belmont
232 Ponsonby RoadPonsonby Road next KFC - If you love delicious cakes, sandwiches, salads and pastries this is the place to head to. Oh, and the best ever sausage rolls and doughnuts (try the custard version). Great coffee and friendly service. Only a ten minute walk away. Perfect for morning or afternoon tea. Very yummy.
Essentials
Closest supermarket for all your everyday groceries. Faro Fresh has the best meat, fish and vegatables. It also has a great bakery section.
79 Einheimische empfehlen
Countdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson AveClosest supermarket for all your everyday groceries. Faro Fresh has the best meat, fish and vegatables. It also has a great bakery section.
Best place for locally grown fruit, vegetables, the finest meat and artisan products. Plus there is a great cafe next door called Bread and Butter.
90 Einheimische empfehlen
Farro Fresh Grey Lynn
34 Westmoreland St WBest place for locally grown fruit, vegetables, the finest meat and artisan products. Plus there is a great cafe next door called Bread and Butter.
Parks & Nature
Grey Lynn Park
Dryden StreetFancy a walk? Lovely city park within easy reach of the villa. Along the way grab a coffee or lunch.
62 Einheimische empfehlen
Western Park
7 Howe StFancy a walk? Lovely city park within easy reach of the villa. Along the way grab a coffee or lunch.
Sightseeing
One of the best museums in NZ. A great place to discover our history. Highly recommended.
787 Einheimische empfehlen
Auckland War Memorial Museum
One of the best museums in NZ. A great place to discover our history. Highly recommended.
How about a quick dip? Great city beach. Visit after 5pm when the tide is in.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Sentinel Rd Beach
Sentinel RoadHow about a quick dip? Great city beach. Visit after 5pm when the tide is in.
Want to spend the day at the beach? Visit Takapuna Beach. Only a 20 minute drive. Lovely cafes and a great selection of interesting shops. Highly recommended.
81 Einheimische empfehlen
Takapuna Beach
Want to spend the day at the beach? Visit Takapuna Beach. Only a 20 minute drive. Lovely cafes and a great selection of interesting shops. Highly recommended.