Ada - Wynyard Quarter New Zealand

This is a charming little restaurant, perfect for couples or a date night. We visited with a large group, and the service was excellent for such a crowd! We opted for the set menu, which was reasonably priced but the portion sizes were a bit smaller than we had hoped. However, the dishes were packed with flavor. The drinks, on the other hand, are absolutely fantastic!

The perfect way to bid farewell to our trip in New Zealand! Dinner at Ada was an amazing experience—the atmosphere was fantastic, the staff incredibly friendly, and the Maori-fusion cuisine was outstanding! We sat at the counter and even had the opportunity to chat with the chef and get his recommendations directly. This was undoubtedly the best way to wrap up our journey, and we can only hope to return someday! We will definitely recommend this place to all our friends traveling to New Zealand!

I was able to bypass the reservation and enjoy this unique dining experience. The setting in an old church is both charming and a bit eerie, which enhances its allure. The food was beautifully prepared, and the service was friendly and welcoming. Ada is certainly a place for special occasions and should be at the top of the dining list in Auckland!

Lovely staff throughout our arrival and service. I initially felt a bit unsure sitting on the high chairs by the chef but it ended up being quite entertaining. Chef Kia out did himself as we love every dish. Went for the bacon fried bread to start with and spotted the friarielli which really brought the dish together. Loved the texture of the potato dough boys gnocchi style dish, had just the right amount of cream but I would have loved more beans/asparagus and less peas. The roasted cauliflower was not as warm as I had hoped but the fennel complimented the dish well and it tasted amazing nonetheless. I would usually have my pork belly crispy so I would probably come back to try the fish instead next time. Also had the pleasure of trying the signature Ada purple lemonade which wasn't too sweet or overpowering, definitely recommend. We ended the night with the chocolate Panna cotta which wasn't really set so it ended up being more on the ice cream side of things. All in all, good experience and a beautiful restaurant with the exposed brick and textured walls. Would likely come back to share the experience with others.

The long lunch is a must of you're in Auckland! They under charge it's ridiculous. Get there before the prices go up. Service was amazing and the place is beautiful but the food is heaven! We had the pleasure of staying overnight so it was nice to just walk up the stairs with over full bellies