Alma
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An Andalusian-style restaurant in Britomart, featuring an open wood-fired kitchen and a signature beef tongue dish.
Alma is helmed by chef Jo Pearson, offering dishes inspired by Andalusia with North African spice influences, with many items prepared over an open wood-fired hearth. The signature beef tongue with green olives and preserved lemon won an Iconic Auckland Eats award in 2025, and the restaurant is included in the 2026 Michelin Guide. Counter seating offers views of the chefs cooking over the flames, and some dishes can be ordered in half portions, making it suitable for solo diners. The Cuisine 2026 guide lists mains from NZD 26 to 85; reservations are recommended. Located at 130 Quay Street, on the corner of Gore Street and Tyler Street.
Opening hours
Daily 11:00–22:00 (sources vary slightly; refer to the restaurant's official announcements)
Nearby sights
- New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Queen Street
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
- Sky Tower
- Viaduct Harbour
- Wynyard Quarter
- Auckland Domain & Wintergardens
- Auckland War Memorial Museum