Lokanta

Lokanta has been an eagerly anticipated Mediterranean restaurant I’ve benn wanting to try for a while since a good friend recommended the place and I finally got to try it out. The restaurant is quaint and homely feeling with the walls adorned with photos of all things Mediterranean from people to scenery to ingredient to cultural icons. The staff were very warm and inviting as we seated and promoted attended to with water and beverage ordering.
We ended up sampling several appetisers including the chargrilled octopus on fava bean purée, sautéed calamari with aioli and rocket, humus with pide, Turkish baked rice potato with egg and sarma. Each of our dishes were exquisite with the stand outs being the octopus and cabbage stuffed sarma. The flavours and textures of the dishes were gorgeous, exotic and harmoniously spiced. Pleasurable mouthfuls with every bite! The wine selection was also very impressive as I enjoyed a glass of Tempranillo with my food.
Service and hospitality by staff was exceptional, very attentive and warm. I look forward to revisiting Lokanta again to try some of the main dishes. Highly recommended with distinction!

The food quality was excellent. Like most Mediterranean food they use a lot of olive oil, I ordered the lamb casserole which was delicious but slightly too oily for me. All the dishes tasted authentic, small menu but well prepared. We went with first table for an early dinner, and the kitchen did the prep very well, never had to wait long for food. Staff were also very professional Main reason to come back is their baklava dessert though - best dessert I've had in a long time!!!

Really enjoyed this place...food was soo yummy and the staff are really friendly. The interior is very well presented and feels very homely...parking can be abit tricky but the food will be worth the walk.

Fantastic food, fantastic service and fantastic service. A real treat. Just about the best restaurant that I've been to in Auckland.

In the past I haven't enjoyed Mediterranean food, but this food was brilliant. We were a large group and ordered a selection of dishes between us. There were so many beautiful flavours! The staff were lovely and provided good service irrespective of the fact they were approaching closing time. This is a local favourite for us and is reasonably priced when shared amongst a group. The swordfish was cooked to perfection!