Only a few days to go before American Express Restaurant Month 2018 comes to a close, so why not treat yourself to a delicious lunch in the city centre before the special menu offers end?
We have selected the menus that we think you can't miss.
Ortolana
The Pavilions, 31 Tyler Street
If you haven't tried Ortolana's exquisite 2 course $25 lunch yet, you should definitely add it to your list. For your main, choose between the delicious gnudi made with ricotta and crayfish ravioli, followed by a gelato stick from Milse. A perfect treat for a weekday afternoon.
Scarecrow
33 Victoria Street East
This August, this much-loved inner city cafe is treating the lunch crowds to a 2 course vegan lunch for $25. Enjoy an eggplant melanzane with spinach and lentils packed to the brim with beautiful Mediterranean flavours and spiced roasted pear with black tahini brittle for dessert. This lunch is sure to leave you well and satisfied.
Beast & Butterflies
196-200 Quay Street
With its $25 lunch menu featuring two mouthwatering courses, this stunning Asian-fusion eatery is a must-try destination for every foodie. You can go for a combination of either entree and main or main and dessert to savour some of Beats & Butterflies' tastiest creations, including the market fish ceviche with a South East Asian twist, signature prawn and chicken laksa and rosemary creme brulee.
Pollen
55 Shortland Street
For another perfect $25 lunch option, check out this breezy cafe on Shortland Street. Savour the wholesome poke bowl featuring salmon and brown rice, then sink your teeth into a sweat treat of your choice from Pollen's cabinet. Any coffee of your choice is also included in this offer.
Misters
12 Wyndham Street
One of our favourite purveyors of delicious and healthy lunches in the city, Misters, are offering a 2 course lunch featuring the finger-licking good grass fed beef burger and shoe string fries served with truffle mayo. As part of this $25 offer, you can also enjoy a soft drink of your choice.
1947 Eatery
60 Federal Street
We just can't enough of 1947 Eatery's modern Indian fare packed with bold flavours. Their August menu offer is an unforgettable 3 course menu for $40 that is sure to become a highlight of this year's American Express Restaurant Month. Begin your feast with Bhel Puri, a popular Indian snack of puffed rice tossed with onions, tomato, potato and chutney. Then choose between the lamb chops and Dahi kebab for your entree. For your main, there are three delicious options and you can't go wrong with any of them. We'd recommend opting for the traditional Lambada with smoked quail cooked in a khatta (zesty) gravy and strong aromatic spices.