About Food Guide NZ

Food Guide NZ is a curated directory of the best places to eat and drink across New Zealand — covering Wellington, Auckland, Queenstown, and Christchurch.

Every listing includes opening hours, contact details, cuisine tags, menu highlights where available, and a combined rating score drawn from multiple review sources. We only list venues that are worth visiting or at least thinking about!

Staff Picks are places one of our team has personally eaten at and is happy to endorse by name. The quote alongside each Staff Pick is a genuine personal recommendation, not marketing copy.

Who we are

Food Guide NZ is built and maintained by Chris Ward, a solo developer and foodie based in Wellington, New Zealand. I built this guide because I wanted a local food resource that was honest about its sources, transparent about how scores are calculated, and includes helpful tips of what to eat!

Got a suggestion, spotted an error, or want to claim your listing? Get in touch.