The Best Places in Auckland to Take Your Mum this Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Treat mum like the queen she is with a sojourn somewhere a little bit special for brunch, lunch or dinner.
You love your mum, and if you're looking for ways to spoil the leading lady in your life, we're here to help. Because let's face it — your favourite underground bar is a bit too dingy. Your go-to ramen joint is a bit of a lazy pick for the woman who gave you, you know, life.
This is your chance to deliver something momentous. Something memorable — and earn some serious brownie points on the side. Whether you're going for a boozy brunch, a luxuriously long lunch or dinner somewhere a little bit special, here are our top picks of places to take mum this Mother's Day.
Top image: Andiamo
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Prego
226 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
If a restaurant has been around since 1986, you could safely say it’s got to be doing something right.
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Ima
57 Fort Street, Auckland
Expect overwhelmingly generous and comforting Mediterranean food.
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Fabric
8 Boundary Road, Hobsonville Point
Come for the aesthetic, stay for the French toast.
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Kind Cafe & Eatery
16 McDonald Street, Auckland
From the team behind Crave, this new plant-based cafe is all about giving back to the community.
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Giraffe
85/87 Customs St West, CBD
This Simon Gault-led eatery is delightful in both name and nature.
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Gemmayze St
183 Karangahape Rd, Shop 15-16 St Kevins Arcade, Auckland
An exciting, different and unique offering to the Auckland food scene.
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Mudbrick Restaurant and Winery
126 Church Bay Road, Waiheke Island
A gourmet Waiheke Island restaurant and winery that boasts amazing food and even more amazing views.
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Cassia
90 Federal Street, Auckland
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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Homestead
72A Hillsborough Road, Auckland
Eat the best crumpets you've ever tasted surrounded by art in a 137-year-old building.
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Pilkingtons
4 Shortland Street, Auckland CBD
A very attractive and lush inner-city garden bar oasis.
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Regatta Bar + Eatery
77 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna
Situated right on the Takapuna waterfront, Regatta has a constant stream of people wading in, and for good reason too.