pasture

heads up, if you are booking at this restaurant and you have an emergency on the day and you cancel, you will be charged for the entire amount. i was charged $400 for dining for two as a cancelation fee on my credit card.
you are not told about this during the booking process but are instead told that you can refer to their cancelation policy and faq on their website for details. and that when you book you automatically agree to these terms. who actually would go back and check on their website about this? why isn’t it clearly stated during the booking process for transparency? you’re only told about $50 per person deposit to secure the booking. i feel i have been scammed.

decent fare - on the expensive side. this restaurant has recently opened for lunch so i had few expectations. i ordered the grilled pimento cheese for $7 which came with an massive mound of french fries. both were good. i ordered the soup of the day -- cream of mushroom - but found it to be oversalted and definately not worth the $5 price tag. i didn't see a cup of soup on the menu.
my friend ordered the pork belly which was very small for a $12 lunch entree, but he said it was tasty. i will give this restaurant another chance, but without some changes i don't expect it to be a regular lunch stop. this restaurant is owned by the same people that own comfort (which i used to be a regular at before my office moved) and six burner, so i am certain they will eventually hit their stride, but for now i would say that it is decent but expensive.

auckland's very own wuhan esque wetmarket selling live lobsters for diy slaughter at home. this is cruel and gross.

responsibility needs to be taken by this establishment to support clean and ethical food standards. to continue this practise despite backlash is arrogant. legal does not always mean ethical.

we loved it! tapas style affords an opportunity to try several items! we loved each and every one. excellent service and atmosphere. like that owners are out and about working alongside waitstaff and talking to customers! don't miss it!

one of my best food experience so far. a great team, great products and innovative way to cook. if i wasn’t leaving on the other side of the world. i would love to try every new menu to discover with which new idea the team at pasture came.

i don't think a lot of the food really stands out on the menu, but where it does stand out is on the plate. thoughtful spins on casual fare surprised me & left our group more than happy with all of the small plates & desserts. so good & so fresh. i'll be going back soon.

by far the best food in new zealand. excellent food, setting and service. different to any other restaurant experience you will go to.

when my partner first asked if we could come to this place for our anniversary, i was a bit hesitant when i saw the prices of their set menu.

however, after 3 hours, 20 courses and an experience like no other here, i have only these words for you: absolutely mind blown.

definitely worth the price.

i highly recommend trying this restaurant and be prepared to be taken on a culinary journey like no other.

一流的材質，精緻的做工，美味的口感，獨特的環境，友好的廚師 。。。組合成一次非同一般的餐飲體會。
一流的材質，精緻的做工，美味的口感，獨特的環境，友好的廚師 。。。組合成一次非同一般的餐飲體會。
一流的材質，精緻的做工，美味的口感，獨特的環境，友好的廚師 。。。組合成一次非同一般的餐飲體會。

incredible experience. the less said the better (and only a few photos to pique your interest), so you can go and enjoy the magic yourself. great staff and the dishes keep surprising you. worth every dollar.

with one set menu designed for the season and talented chefs using various techniques such as cooking with wood-fire, fermentation, dry-aging and cheese making, your meal at pasture is one of its kind. the restaurant only seat 6 and takes two seating times at 5:45pm and 8:15pm. instead of seating at secluded tables hidden in the dining room, you’re in the middle of it all at the chef’s counter where you can directly engage with the kitchen.



booking a table pre-covid has always been a hard task with the weekends being taken up as soon as bookings become available. we managed to get a table as soon as they started taking reservations under level one - understandable as this award winning restaurant is well praised in the dining community (3 hats in cuisine, 2019 metro restaurant of the year, best chef & fine dining restaurant)



my meal at pasture last sunday was exceptional. we paired our meal with a non-alcoholic pairing and was thrilled at the creative choices of matches of beverage to dish. each dish is surprising and innovative, creative with attention to detail. watching the chefs elegantly assemble and prepare your meal right in front of you is a real treat.



if you have any dietary requirements, this might not be suitable for you. i haven’t eaten a banana in 20 years and have managed to avoid red meat for the last 6 months. this changed last night and i have no regrets. the set menu also sets you back $250 and the non-alcoholic pairing is another $70 per person. it’s not a cheap meal.



do i love and recommend it? yes!

would i be back next season when the menu change? when my wallet recovers

new zealand’s fine dining scene has come a long way. when i grew up in auckland circa late 80’s – early 90’s, haute cuisine meant the local chinese restaurant (and honestly, we weren’t complaining). fast forward to 2020 and auckland boasts a chef’s counter restaurant extraordinaire with a mere six seats per sitting, accommodating a total of just 60 fortunate diners per week…that restaurant is parnell’s pasture.

had an amazing, unique and memorable experience tonight at pasture. the food was incredible, the team definitely pushed limited and experimented with their ingredients. i lovely how their menu is a secret, purely because they use the most seasonal ingredients when designing their menu. i’d love to go back in a different season to try out the difference. i would say, go with an open mind and be ready to explore.
ed and his team had excellent service. they were attentive and very accommodating. watching them work in the kitchen was fascinating. everyone can and would step in and be part of the process to prepare each dish.
lastly, i cannot say which is my favorite dish as it cannot be described with a singular. as the menu is kept secret i would not spoil it for you, but attach photo as an indication of what to expect.

liked the first impressions, ambience, and service. very friendly, very welcoming. was my first experience of this kind, and was an eye opener in a good way. food wise, i loved the select few, and could make do with the rest. didn't hate any of it, maybe just 1 course (steak was a little too raw for me, and chewy). surprisingly enjoyed the greens that some courses served with, considering i avoid greens.

had the most amazing dining experience @pasture_akl this week. it was a 3-hour culinary show, 🐼enjoyed every second of it! some of my favorite dishes are photographed 1️⃣ smoked blue mackerel 2️⃣ rock lobster 3️⃣the pig crumpet 4️⃣new zealand wagyu 💯 seating only six people a session, make sure to book with them early! the chef said he loves his seafood and i absolutely agree, his seafood dishes were mind blowing! head to @pandadrools on instagram for more honest food reviews!