Location: Dunedin
Top Restaurants in Dunedin
Top 10 restaurants in Dunedin, New Zealand
Rare yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals and the world's only mainland albatross colony share residence in Dunedin, New Zealand's oldest city. When you're not watching wildlife, this South Island Otago Coast town also boasts impressive historic architecture from its days as a gold-rush mecca. Visit the 1906 Flemish Renaissance railway station or the country's largest center of higher learning, which resembles Glasgow University, thanks to the area's early Scottish settlers.
Things to do in Dunedin
1. Best Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 344 reviews
Established in 1932 the Best Cafe is a Dunedin icon. It has been through World War II and the Great Depression and has changed very little over the last 85 years it has been trading. I am very lucky to be running a restaurant that was originally started by my great-grandfather and then passed down to his son and family through until the 1980's. The following proprietors kept the traditions alive to maintain the Best Cafe's great reputation. As the proud owner of our old family restaurant my aim is to provide a truly unique dining experience, one where we can provide old fashioned, friendly service alongside a delicious plate of fresh, local seafood, golden hand cut chips and the best Bluff Oysters in New Zealand. If you want to take a trip down Nostalgia Lane and taste some traditional New Zealand fare then this is the place to visit.<br><br>We are open the hours specified but we advise you to call to check if we are open for public holidays as these can vary according to time of year.
Reviewed By Lauri G - Moraga, California
Agree with all the other posters that the blue cod fish and chips were excellent. Fish itself was thick and yummy and tasted very fresh. The chips (fries) were among the best I’ve had - crisp and delicious. Service was great too.
2. Etrusco at the Savoy
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
We are a local Italian family owned and operated restaurant in Dunedin with delicious pizza, pasta and desserts, fantastic wine list & BYO. Catering for intimate dining, family occasions, business dinner and for graduation dinners and large groups we have a banquet menu. Beautiful historic building, amazing decor, roaring fire in the colder months and live piano early in the week, when available. We are open 7 evenings a week from 5.30.
Reviewed By Finona68 - Wellington, New Zealand
It's 6 months since I last visited Dunedin and dined at Etrusco. It was as good as my last visit. Excellent service, great food, and although it was almost full, it was surprisingly quiet. That's a bonus. The venue is simply charming and the three of us all enjoyed our meals, the wine and beer. I can vouch for the venison farfalle- lovely rich flavour and what a pleasure to have Italian wines to match., Many thanks.
3. Plato
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4.5 based on 456 reviews
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Reviewed By LondonMlk - london
Came here for dinner recently and after Reading the reviews on TripAdvisor was really excited to try some nice seafood. Although the food was nice it wasn't amazing so was a bit disappointed. I had seafood chowder which I always love. The seafood chowder had a curry flavour to it which was quite different to other seafood chowders I'd had. Place is very quirky and different. Not a bad place but didn't meet expectations.
4. Speight's Alehouse
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4.5 based on 960 reviews
Reviewed By Waynedvh - Dunedin, New Zealand
When on holiday in New Zealand I normally visit the Speights Alehouses in Palmerston North, Greymouth and this time in Dunedin. The meals are huge and the menu is designed to suit all diners, I especially look forward to the great selection of Speights beers on tap. It doesn’t matter which Speights Alehouse you dine at in New Zealand you’ll always walk away knowing the meal, beers and service were 10/10.
5. Two Chefs Bistro
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4.5 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By JayP77 - Lower Hutt
I was in Dunedin with a colleague earlier this week and had dinner at Two Chef's Bistro. We both chose a lamb dish and it was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection and just awesome. The ambience was great and the service was so friendly. Admittedly there weren't many people dining at 6pm but we didn't mind as it meant we were able to eat our meal at leisure and then follow this up with a stroll around the streets of Dunedin. We had intended to treat ourselves to a dessert but alas, we were more than satisfied with our main. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and would also return for another meal.
6. 1908 Cafe Restaurant
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4.5 based on 463 reviews
Reviewed By Advisor_Miro - Bangkok, Thailand
Restaurant and Cafe on the way from Dunedin to Otago Peninsula. Probably a family run business, a very good and friendly service, nice meals. My family had five meals and we were very happy with each of them. We happily come again if we have an opportunity.
7. Glenfalloch Restaurants
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Dine in one of New Zealand's most beautiful Gardens. Enjoy superb cuisine created with fresh local produce from artisan suppliers and imaginatively crafted by an award winning chef. Glenfalloch's menus change regularly to showcase the best of Otago's seasonal ingredients and local delicacies. Try our "Trust the Chef" menu and experience taste sensations. Renowned for warm hospitality, excellent food and a gorgeous historic garden. Open for lunches, dinners and celebrations. Booking recommended. Free garden entry. Glenfalloch is Gaelic for 'hidden valley' only 15 minutes drive from the City Centre. - was established in 1871 as a gentleman's country residence. Today, the Garden's maturity means photographers are spoilt for choice.Casual dining in the Restaurant, Open daily from 9.30am till 3.30pm. Dinner Thursdays and Fridays from 5pm. Weddings, celebrations and festivities are a speciality.
Reviewed By Heffaklump
After seeing the Albatrosses (a very touching experience) we stopped for lunch at this lovely place situated in a spacious garden on the Otago peninsula. We enjoyed a delicious meal plus dessert and took a short walk and looked at the flowers. We were impressing that the owners managed to serve quality food to large groups, something that is rarely seen.
8. The Perc Cafe
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4.5 based on 385 reviews
Reviewed By foodthatsings - Buderim, Australia
Stumbled upon this delightful cafe for breakfast. Warm & welcoming. Great ambience & interesting adornments. Genuine helpful staff. Perfect breakfast. Most impressed by the care in cooking & presentation. All home cooked cakes & pastries looked amazing. Congratulations to Perc people ?
9. The Good Earth Cafe
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4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By Shawn C - Wellington, New Zealand
The food was great without being stuffy. They have a small menu but can accommodate gluten and dairy frees as well as vegan. The prices aren't cheap. The cheese herb scone is amazing. The poached eggs on toast were very nice. Close to the uni and North Dunedin hotels. Worth a visit.
10. No.7 Balmac
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4.5 based on 245 reviews
Dunedin's best kept secret eatery!
Reviewed By Jeanette C
My husband and I both ordered the rib eye which was absolutely delicious along with roasted beet, broccoli and hand cut chips.
The desserts were delicious too - the plum bomb Alaska and the semifreddo cheesecake with rhubarb. Reasonably pricey, but if you want a really nice dinner with ambience and great service, well worth it.
