Candela - Wynyard Quarter New Zealand

Fantastic food. Candela was on my to go list for a while now and finally, way too late I got there for dinner. We had some oysters, flatbread with burrata, blood sausage, lamb skewers with salsa verde, fried cabbage and basque cheesecake. Everything was top notch. I personally don’t really like lamb, but always try to give it a go. This one was great, I could eat it every day. Great service too. Highly recommended!!

Have come to Candela several times over the 3 years it's been around and it never disappoints. Incredible wine list, the staff are all well educated on the wines and food so you never have trouble knowing what you're in for. Perfect for a couple bites and a couple glasses of some wines you won't usually get in NZ.

We have been here for our anniversary. The food is amazing, they are all cooked with heart and soul. We have lamb belly as starter, grilled cabbage (we never imagine cabbage can be cooked this way), the meatball is soft and juicy and very strong fennel which I loved. The best is the octopus!!! They are so soft and charred and seasoned!! Great selection of wine. The cocktail looks great too, will try it next time Fantastic food! And we will sure come back on another day.

Food was outstanding! We had tapas to share (Lamb belly in particular was delicious). Wine list is top tier with some very interesting Spanish/Latin Varieties Staff are attentive, knowledgeable and most importantly having fun which adds to the vibe. GO, if you haven’t

I honestly cannot recommend Candela enough! With so many incredible options in central Auckland to choose from, it’s hard to pick but Candela never disappoints. And now I don’t go anywhere else. Every birthday I bring my family here and as much as the menu may change with the seasons, the standard and quality remains the same. There is a reason they won restaurant of the year! Head chef Matt is so creative and It’s exciting trying new dishes, I’m never too scared to order something new each visit. The wine menu is curated with perfection and staff are always happy to help you pair it perfectly with your meal/evening. I brought my Spanish friend here when she was over visiting and she could not believe how authentic and beautiful the atomism here was, she obsessed over the wine menu and tastes that felt like her home deep down in the South Pacific. There is really no comparison. If you wish to dine out in Auckland you will always leave smiling and full in the best way, from Candela