Di Mare

great cafe for Sunday lunch

Service was quite poor, the lady was so judgemental with our order (how much we ordered). Food was very very average: the steak was quite tough, although juicy. We ordered medium rare, but it was basically borderline rare. Garlic sauce was nice. The seafood entree was nice, juicy prawns and calamari, but it lacked freshness. The seafood chowder was the most appalling. It kinda tasted like a thin, watered down tomato soup. Ambience was nice though, very homely decor and it was nice and quiet (probably coz no one else was there actually). I’ve had worse, but I definitely won’t be going back.

Nice outdoor garden area. The quaint little restaurant is a lovely place to have an intimate lunch. Great place with good food. I ordered chicken kebab and it was fantastic and cooked well.

Up from Taupo for the day and really spoilt for choice in Parnell for lunch but this turned out to be a superb choice. Oysters Cleopatra with a fine Clearview Syrah. Will be back!

Beautifully prepared fish fillet perfectly cooked! Moist and naturally flavorful without a lot of distracting or overpowering spices. Tbone steaks cooked perfectly medium rare, and, same as the fish, not overly spiced. Family style fresh vegetables not overcooked. We loved this place! The owner/chef was so polite, attentive and kind. Shrimp were savory perfection in a heavenly garlic butter sauce. good service too ...!