Milenta

After my kids finished their after-school classes, I searched for a well-rated restaurant along the way home and found this place. At first glance, it looked more like a romantic spot for couples than a family place, but it was getting late and the kids were hungry. I asked if we could have a table as long as my children stayed quiet — and the staff kindly said yes. The food was absolutely delicious — we had grilled octopus, chicken, fish, and potatoes. Every dish was tender and full of flavour, with perfectly balanced sauces. My kids loved it too! The staff were all sweet and gentle, which made the whole evening even better. Thank you for such a lovely dinner experience!

Beautiful restaurant, the smell of charcoal and the Spanish music makes you feel like you’re in South America. Food is amazing. The beef short ribs just melted in your month, juicy and tender. Fish had good portion and the sauce was lovely. Fried breads were hot and chewy, the tangy sauce was a great accompaniment. We ordered cabbage and broccolini as sides. Both were delicious and worked well with the main dishes. The only dish that wasn’t my cup of tea was the dessert, the burnt merengue was rich, sweet and too creamy. I felt like it lacked other textures. But overall, loved our first visit and would definitely go back to try other dishes.

Highly recommend this restaurant, would come here again. Love the atmosphere and liked how their roof can be roofless and let airflow through. We had their winter menu, the Fresh Pacific oyster. Although I am not a big fan of oysters, this was fresh and delicious. Chicharron (Pork Belly) is probably one of our favourites, although the lean of the pork belly was a little rough, but it was flavourful and the pair with pickled mango was a combination that matches well unexpectedly. Bone-in Ribeye, we loved the bone marrow part, it's packed with flavours and paired well with the meat. I also recommend getting the charred cabbage,it was delicious. Grilled King Tiger prawn, maybe it could’ve had more flavour, but other than that, pretty good. The grilled octopus was nice, it wasn't too firm or chewy, which we loved. Not to mention their service was on spot. Can't forget about the dessert, we had both of their desserts on the winter menu and they're both amazing.

this was genuinely the best meal I have ever had. The food at Milenta is truly unbelievable. Interesting and different flavours, every dish is an experience. Everyone in Auckland must try this as it is the best in the city. Will be back time and time again. The Chefs here are incredibly skilled and deserve recognition.

I’ve been here twice now and both times the food has been absolutely INCREDIBLE. The flavours are rich, smoky and full of depth! You can really taste the fire element in the cooking. I recently travelled to Texas where bbq culture is huge, and the level of food here is right up there with the best I’ve had anywhere. The atmosphere is vibrant, with great music that makes you feel immersed in South American culture. Even though I’m not from South America, I really appreciate the food, the music, and the warm hospitality that comes through. It’s honestly hard to choose a favourite dish because everything I’ve tried has been ahhhmazing but if I had to pick one, the Wagyu short rib stands out, melt-in-your-mouth and packed with flavour. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves bold, soulful food and an all-round epic dining experience. Until next time, nos vemos

Got to experience Milenta for the very first time with their Restaurant Month 2025 menu. Got to say it was worth it a 100%. The food was awesome, service great and pretty nice ambiance. We started dinner pretty early hence got our food at a pretty decent time and pace (we did notice as the restaurant got to its peak, other tables waited a bit longer). The restaurant is actually not big and so is their open style kitchen. Their BBQ meat was definitely the highlight, the chicken was flavorful, tender and moist, pork belly had a crunch but also melted in the mouth. We got food envy as other tables had ordered steak which looked absolutely mouth watering. The dessert was a pleasant surprise as the flavor was something new to us. All in all, a great experience and definitely made us wanting to come back to try other food on their normal menu.

The food? Next level, The wood fire BBQ brought out deep, smoky flavors that made every bite unforgettable. You can really taste the love and skill in every dish. It's bold, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The service was also top-tier, super attentive without being overbearing. The staff made us feel genuinely welcome, and everything flowed smoothly from start to finish. And the vibe? Spot on. With Latin music setting the mood, the whole place felt lively and warm, like a secret little escape in the city. Between the fire-kissed food, the great energy, and the impeccable service, Milenta is a place worth returning to again and again.

Love coming here when in Auckland! Everything was delicious. The rib eye was perfectly cooked, the charcoal roast chicken was so moist, and the octopus was very tender. Sides of cabbage and broccolini were great as was dessert. The only thing I would say is that it's a little dark in there, but nothing your phone torch can't fix. Service was really good, the music was too loud so it was hard to hear, but the server was able to "read the room" and turn it down without having to ask. I'll be back again!