Culprit.

November 8, 2025

Beautiful restaurant, very welcoming and helpful staff. Food quality was superb. Family was happy with the meal, though the portions felt a bit small. As a person who doesn’t like seafood, the tuna sashimi, market fish tostadas and mussel fritters were actually really good and were very fresh! The madeleines were also a highlight and the jet planes were delightful. Somehow the meat dishes weren’t as great as the rest, the veal was a bit tough and the duck lacked a bit of flavour. I personally didn’t like the music but the overall experience was lovely. But even my picky Asian parents liked all the dishes, and that’s saying a lot.

June 18, 2025

Culprit had been on our must-try list for a while, thanks to its reputation for contemporary New Zealand cuisine. We finally got the chance to experience it for our wedding anniversary dinner—and it did not disappoint! We opted for the seasonal menu with wine pairings and couldn’t resist adding a Culprit classic as well. Every bite was a delight. Truly loved it! The restaurant’s soft music, stylish décor, and gentle lighting created the perfect romantic and relaxing atmosphere. A big thank you to the professional and friendly staff who made our evening even more special. Keep up the amazing work! Culprit has officially earned a spot as one of our favourite date night spots in Auckland CBD.

October 15, 2025

The Sept and Oct tasting menu is awsome! All dishes were great, asian inspired but not overpowering flavours, well balanced., here are few dishes; We started with oyster which came with ice tray with salty ice flakes which enhance the oyster experience. The crunch brussels dish gives a hint of Kakiage. Duck and lamb meat was perfectly cook rare/medium, cant be better! Quite full after all dishees! Funk cocktail was so special and well balanced with scent and sprit. Yuzu cocktail was also very refreshing. Want to come back again for summer menu.

August 19, 2025

My girlfriend and I visited Culprit for our anniversary, and had an amazing night. Our waitress was super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. She answered all of our questions and checked with the chef if she was unsure of anything. The food was absolutely delicious, and the deep fried goats cheese was absolutely divine. Every single plate was beautifully presented and flavourful to perfection. 10/10 would recommend!

August 31, 2025

I really enjoyed this restaurant. I was on my own and felt super comfortable dining alone. Thankfully, I booked a table on the day, as this place gets busy and full! The food here is excellent, and the wine list is also. I had the $69 set menu and left full and satisfied. Excellent value! The gamay from Italy was delicious too. Service is good. I'll definitely be going back.