Affordable Auckland Date Night Spots to Take Your Partner

Located on the rooftop of Westfield Newmarket, Ippudo is a globally recognised Japanese restaurant chain the perfect place to bring your partner. Featuring an expansive menu, Ippudo serves a wide variety of dishes– from a hearty bowl of ramen, to a flavour-packed donburi rice bowl. With comfortable seating and an open interior, it’s the perfect spot for relaxed conversations over a delicious meal

Break the ice over some burgers and finger food at Parade in Ponsonby. Specialising in their signature pretzel buns and smashed patties, these burgers execute the simplest of flavours to absolute perfection. The outdoor seating and bustling atmosphere create the perfect environment for an engaging conversation. As an added bonus, the establishment also offers limited edition flavours if you’re looking for something a little more elaborate. Most of their burgers are below $20 which keep it easy on the wallet.

Located in five hotspots across Auckland, My Fried Chicken brings authentic street food to Aucklanders, with premium ingredients and traditional Korean flavours. The restaurant’s rapid expansion across the city is telling of the restaurant’s success, advertising deals such as bottomless fried chicken and side dishes for $10 and under. They also do bottomless cocktail promotions if you’re looking to get tipsy, and finally for those with dietary requirements, they offer vegan chicken options as well.

Prego has been established in Auckland for what seems like eons, and for good reason. Serving classic Italian dishes since 1986, this restaurant shows no signs of going anywhere. Pizza, pasta, gnocchi, and risotto are among just a few of the options they have on their menu, as well as dessert classics such as their signature tiramisu and decadent date pudding.