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Discover a taste of Tahiti at this Auckland Central restaurant! Enjoy a 4.6-star rated dining experience with vibrant dishes and cocktails. See the menu & book now!
Seafood · Fusion•$$•4.6(236)•Auckland
About Metita
Located in the heart of Auckland Central on Federal Street, this restaurant offers a vibrant and flavorful dining experience inspired by Tahitian cuisine. Diners rave about the fresh, beautifully presented dishes, with many highlighting the innovative use of flavors and textures. The menu features a range of options, from cured king salmon to seared tuna, alongside unique creations like fried pork belly and geoduck clam oka. With a 4.6-star rating, it's clearly a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The atmosphere is lively, complemented by a cocktail menu that is as impressive as the food. Offering outdoor seating and catering to groups, this $$ priced establishment is perfect for a memorable meal. Reservations are recommended.
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Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Metita
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4.6 / 5.0(236 reviews)
Finally tried Metita and it did not disappoint! The Tahiti-inspired dishes were outstanding! We sampled almost everything on the menu and loved it all. The fried pork belly (and I don’t usually even like pork!) was incredible, along with the pickled green lip mussel, Ota Povi (like beef tartare) delicious! Cured king salmon, geoduck clam oka, seared tuna, charred fe’e, and panikeke. Every dish was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully presented. The drinks were just as impressive. The sasalapa sour and banacoco were like liquid desserts. Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu! So so impress with Metita’s Served Menu. Food was unique, well presented and scrumptious. The variety of dishes and their portions were also really generous. Advice is to be hungry if planning to go for this menu as it was very filling. Service was a no brainer - obviously good. Restaurant decor is tasteful, comfortable and matches the food vibe. Definitely very happy with the overall experience and will certainly go back again. We enjoyed our meal. The food was stunning, creative and full of surprises. We had a number of small and large plates as well as dessert. The pork hock and duck were the two winners. The heirloom tomato salad was ok but not to the level of the other dishes. Will definitely be back.
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Where to Find Them
Opening Hours
Closed Now
MondayClosed
Tuesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 9:00 PM
SundayClosed
Recent Reviews
R
October 3, 2025
Finally tried Metita and it did not disappoint! The Tahiti-inspired dishes were outstanding! We sampled almost everything on the menu and loved it all. The fried pork belly (and I don’t usually even like pork!) was incredible, along with the pickled green lip mussel, Ota Povi (like beef tartare) delicious! Cured king salmon, geoduck clam oka, seared tuna, charred fe’e, and panikeke. Every dish was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully presented. The drinks were just as impressive. The sasalapa sour and banacoco were like liquid desserts. Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu!
Sealion A.
October 10, 2025
So so impress with Metita’s Served Menu. Food was unique, well presented and scrumptious. The variety of dishes and their portions were also really generous. Advice is to be hungry if planning to go for this menu as it was very filling. Service was a no brainer - obviously good. Restaurant decor is tasteful, comfortable and matches the food vibe. Definitely very happy with the overall experience and will certainly go back again.
Elle F.
July 17, 2025
We enjoyed our meal. The food was stunning, creative and full of surprises. We had a number of small and large plates as well as dessert. The pork hock and duck were the two winners. The heirloom tomato salad was ok but not to the level of the other dishes. Will definitely be back.
Davina R.
August 22, 2025
Absolutely loved our experience here❤️ We came here to celebrate our 18th Anniversary and so glad we did. From the get go we were greeted in a warm and friendly manner that carried right through to the end of our sitting. Drinks were delicious and the food AMAZING. We ordered the Lamb Shank and Pork Hock meals and wow the way our jaws dropped when we seen the potion sizes lol we couldn't eat all of our plates so our waiter kindly packed the leftovers in takeaway containers. Thank you for a beautiful evening, we will definitely be back again☺️
Ranjiv S.
July 16, 2025
Went there to celebrate my partners birthday, the service was excellent & the food was just fanatastic. Each dish tasted amazing & the portion sizes were great as well. We had a lot of dishes pictured below, everything tasted really great but the standout dishes were the wood fired snapper, the lamb shank, the seared tuna & also the eel donuts.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Metita special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
Parking
Free Street Parking
Paid Parking Lot
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
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