Cazador Restaurant & Delicatessen

Restaurant · Mount Eden

Cazador Restaurant & Delicatessen

Restaurant · Mount Eden

854 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1041, New Zealand

Highlights

Sustainable game, charcuterie, pies, pastries, and coffee.

854 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1041, New Zealand Get directions

cazador.co.nz

$100+ · Menu

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

"It would be difficult to find someone in Auckland who doesn’t hold a special place in their heart for Cazador. The second-generation, family-owned Dominion Road haunt, run by Dariush Lolaiy and Rebecca Smidt, has harnessed a special sort of warmth within the rustic space outfitted with taxidermied animal heads. Known for his affinity for meat cookery and for making some of the best charcuterie in town, Lolaiy leans on rich flavors of pan-fried quail hearts and beautifully braised boar to create his uniquely bold offering. If the food wasn’t enough, front-of-house fixture Simon Benoit brings in customers with a thoughtful collection of sherry and effortless service. Hot tip: Cazador Deli, next door, offers some of the best pies in the city. — HE" - Hillary Eaton, Leisha Jones

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Siming Liu

Google

I had a fantastic time with friends, and the atmosphere was amazing. Romantic and so chill. I will have another great time with friends there, not so long. Haha. Enjoy the music. The beer meat tastes too wild for me. But the others are good 👍

May Leung

Google

My birthday dinner was so well celebrated at Cazador! We had the food from the chef menu putting together the best dishes! I’m a happy birthday gal. Must visit again!!! Kudos to my hubby who brought me here first time! Love him so much 🥰

Sang Hyun Kim

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We visited a few weeks ago and loved it—so we had to come back, and it was just as good the second time (and the third!). The coffee is top-notch—lattes, mochas, and hot chocolates were all delicious. Not too sweet, just really well-balanced. But what really won us over were the pastries and snacks. A lot of what they offer changes with the available ingredients, so there’s always something new to try. One time, we had an incredible strawberry cheesecake tart. They also do the classics really well—croissants, pain au chocolat, cookies, and their Basque cheesecake is unreal! The staff are super friendly and up for a good chat. Mornings can get a bit busy, but it's absolutely worth it.

Viv H

Google

We came here on first table and had the feast menu. We loved the story of each dish. The service was awesome. My fav was the duck hearts and carrot. The fish was also really good ! Everything was cooked beautifully. Will love to come back to try the a la carte.

kaleb smith

Google

Had another superb experience at this wonderful restaurant last weekend.the service is always top notch, only surpassed by the incredible food! I had the Quail, my partner the venison, and others on the table had the fish. All were stunning, special and unique in their own way. Having shared sides of Brussels Sprouts, roast potatoes and olives - it’s fair to say we left with empty bellies and big smiles on our faces. I will always recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a boutique 5 star dining experience. Keep up the great work Cazador!!!

Jane Gianoutsos

Google

Fabulous from start to finish. Exceptional, friendly, knowledgeable service, beautiful food that had had mmmmimg at every bite. Drinks pairings with the feast that was beautifully matched, informative and in many instances quite unexpected. We'll be back!

Dokyun Kim

Google

This café is a gem! The coffee was exceptional—so smooth and flavorful, I wish I knew which beans they were using. The food in the cabinet looked amazing. On top of that, the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. Highly recommend stopping by!”

Sol Verduzco

Google

Had dinner at Cazador recently and absolutely loved it. The staff were genuinely warm and welcoming, you can tell they really care about what they do. The food? Incredible. Every dish was packed with flavour, a bit different to your usual spots, in the best way. You can feel the thought behind each plate. The vibe of the place is super cosy too, it feels special without being pretentious. Honestly, the food is right up there with the service, both spot on. We’ll definitely be back.