Dining Out
When not taking bookings is a power move – Lilian is still the hottest dinner date.
Read moreChef Jason Lee's new eatery in City Works Depot dazzles Viva's food reviewer.
Read moreChef Matt Lambert is obsessed with layering flavour over seemingly simple dishes.
Read moreJesse reviews a hyped new modern bistro with a blockbuster team.
Read moreChef Fabio Buonomo crafts Italian dishes with a touch of Roman heritage.
Read moreEveryone loves a comeback story and Otto is well worth a visit.
Read moreThe new opening promises generous servings and an astounding dessert.
Read moreWhen you want wow factor, this sultry subterranean restaurant is the place.
Read moreThe dining out editor returns to find renewed energy in inner-city restaurant.
Read moreTransforming the ex-SPQR site, Jacuzzi is an unadulterated good time.
Read more"Full Time takes its food very seriously," says Jesse.
Read moreFrom natural wine pours to finer fare, Jesse finds a buzzy dining out scene in Ōtautahi.
Read moreChef/owner Lucas Parkinson is committed to fresh, organic and local produce.
Read moreThe Grey Lynn bistro heralds a bright new chapter with chef Alfie Ingham.
Read moreAt least the food part, celebrating the best of the Mediterranean, went 'pretty well'.
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Serving Cantonese fare and dim sum in a big happy dining room, but is something missing?
And despite the clientele, you don't have to be wealthy and famous to enjoy it.
This buzzy Korean restaurant is unbeatable for an evening with friends.
Michelin-star restaurants and sizzling street food – here are our HK tips for 2025.
The sunny, conservatory-style dining room will come into its own in summer.
Plus, revisiting a hot take on heirloom tomatoes.
Viva’s restaurant judges have awarded some special accolades to standout eateries.
Discover the top 10, supreme winner and watch behind-the-scenes video.
Plus, solutions for a diner with serious allergies.
"This isn’t just the best restaurant in Northland", it's much more than that, says Jesse.
Authenticity and generosity are on the menu at this new Indian restaurant.
Plus, a question about dining out in Japan.
St. Marg's is on an iconic Karangahape Rd corner.