alma

Set in a beautifully preserved 1930s heritage building, Alma offers a stunning and welcoming space with terracotta plates, copper details, and thoughtful natural lighting. The lamb, slow-cooked over firewood, delivered both the boldness of open flame and the tenderness of gentle heat. It paired exceptionally well with a sauce full of herbs and coriander—surprisingly perfect together. The oysters, already delicious on their own, came with a sauce so well-balanced that it elevated them to what felt like their “final form.” From appetizers to mains, every dish made me think, “Did they really plan it to be this good?”—with such a high level of precision and harmony. The entire space—its scent, sound, lighting, and even the texture of the tableware—comes together to create a deeply satisfying dining experience. During my stay in Auckland, I didn’t find a restaurant that surpassed this one. I absolutely fell for it. Highly recommended for a special meal in the city.

Excellent. Went for a work dinner. Everything was sorted for us including the tasting menu. Everything was delicious in its own way, even the spicy margarita I had. The service was exactly as I would expect, the waiter at the end even asked a few people what their favorite dish was and attempted to guess, and got it right. 10/10

WOW !!!! A sensational experience. Our waiter was amazing. Everything he recommend was absolutely delicious from anchovies to beef tongue to pork you name it, it was all scrumptious.... the best customer service. Highly recommend

I visited Alma several times during my trip, and I think I managed to try almost everything on the menu! As a solo traveler, I really appreciated how the waitress kindly offered to serve me half-portions so I could taste more dishes — such a thoughtful and sweet gesture. The food is absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. If you’re in the area, this place is a must-visit. So comfortable, so tasty — you’ll want to come back again and again!

Had a great meal here. The menu was filled with some great sounding options. We were expertly guided through it by the service staff and were very happy with our selections. A very interesting drinks list featuring Spanish inspired cocktails, Vermut, Sherry and a concise and quality wine list

Absolutely enjoyed everything about Alma! The vibe was great, the staff were super friendly, and the food was just amazing. Honestly, the hummus was probably the best I’ve ever had. We ordered both the lamb and chicken, while the chicken was really nice, the lamb was next level. So tender and full of flavour, definitely my favourite. Highly recommend!

The food was delicious and we received great service as well. Would recommend the sirloin steak and the hummus. The atmosphere of the restaurant is modern and cozy. Cocktails are also very good. One of the better restaurants in Auckland City.

Long overdue review but this place is my favourite restruant of all time. I love the ambience of the restaurant it’s warm welcoming and has a really cute view. I forgot the name of this dish but it was my favourite, the flavours paired so well and the meat was so juicy and yum. Everything els we ordered was 10/10 And I cannot fault this place!