Bar Céleste
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Bar Céleste

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Unfussy French food, natural wine, DJ sets, smash burgers

pizza
oysters
burrata
attentive service
cocktails
wine
atmosphere
contemporary european
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by Alex Mc Vinnie
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null
Bar Céleste by null

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146 b Karangahape Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand Get directions

Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended

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146 b Karangahape Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand Get directions

+64 21 579 874
barceleste.com
@bar_celeste

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Dinner reservations recommended
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Fancy

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Jan 25, 2026

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The 38 Essential Restaurants in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland, New Zealand)

"Bar Céleste on Auckland’s Karangahape Road is equal parts grungy and chic. You can eat ice-cold oysters on the street, or dine on luxuriously simple food that changes often: superior cuts of meat, asparagus with hollandaise, or brown butter-drenched sole. Owners Nick Landsman and Emma Ogilvie have a penchant for unfussy French food and natural wine, and they know how to throw a party. From time to time you’ll find a DJ posted up in the window, smash burgers being served late into the night, or the crowd spilling out onto the sidewalk to enjoy German wines with schnitzel sandwiches. — LJ" - Hillary Eaton, Leisha Jones

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Alex Mc Vinnie
Bar Céleste

Imogen V.

Google
Twice now I’ve been to Pizzaria Céleste and had incredible experiences. The food is so divine, delicious pizza dough cooked to perfection with fresh and high quality toppings. The thing I am most impressed by is the service!!!! Impeccable. I believe our server both times was Summer (? very sorry if I have gotten that wrong) who went the extra mile. I often note on reservations that our dietary requirements are halal but have never had any restaurant acknowledge this. Tonight the wonderful staff had taken the time to mark on our own copy of the menu which items were suitable for halal diet. I’m blown away and grateful for this attentive service which was the theme for the night. Would 10/10 recommend Bar Céleste! Beautiful space also.

Nancy C.

Google
We had a brilliant dining experience in Bar Celeste. They made us feel super welcoming. Cuisines were done perfectly. We enjoyed it very much.

Stephanie G.

Google
The wine and food was amazing! We got the carte blanche menu and each dish was so flavorful and unique with a French flare. Fun selection of natural wines. Highly recommend this place!

Mary B.

Google
Bar Celeste has become a bit of a K Rd institution. Food excellent - contemporary European, fabulous wine and attentive service.

Wepiha Te K.

Google
Amazing staff and nice atmosphere. Our first two starters were out of this world amazing, sourdoughs and buratta. I wish it Never ended, I will definitely order these two again! Then ordered the flounder which was cooked to perfection, so buttery and tender. The gnocchi was also very good!

Dan F.

Google
Right, Celeste is doing pizza now, no gimmick, just really good pizza. It’s not some sloppy Neapolitan “authentic” stuff. It’s great and tasty. Can’t wait to go back.

William van R.

Google
It's a shame the pizzas are being taken off the menu they are delicious! Loved the vibe in here but the waitstaff weren't very attentive and toward the end of our booking opened the front door wide open so it became quite cold in the restaurant quite fast. Also the cocktails were too small I would say 100-150ml. Overall a good night!

Claire M

Google
Really disappointed by our recent trip to Bar Céleste. We were really looking forward to it but the food was extremely sub par, especially for the money. The staff were lovely but incredibly inattentive. We had the oysters to start which were great, but then our mains came out separately despite indicating we wanted to share the mains at the same time. The fish crudo was tasteless and cut really thick, the burrata is served in an agrodolce which is odd, and had no accompanying bread. We had to order and pay for focaccia to eat with the burrata. The servers never refilled our waters without us asking- which we had to ask every few minutes given they don’t leave the bottles at your table. The chef indicated the food was ready a number of times before the staff would pick it up and deliver it to the tables. The restaurant itself has a gorgeous feel and atmosphere. It’s a shame the food and the staff’s handle of the restaurant isn’t stronger.