Take a look at our picks for some of the best $40 menus on offer this coming Restaurant Month. Whatever you are in the mood for, whether it be Thai, Italian, Middle Eastern, or French, there is something to tick all boxes. See our recommendations below and see the full list of $40 offers available this Restaurant Month here.
Thai Street | $40 for a three course dinner
Thai Street is a relaxed space where visitors can enjoy authentic cuisine on North Wharf. This Restaurant Month, Thai Street has included a three course meal for $40 that starts with golden money bags, then moves onto Homok Talay, a rich seafood curry, and finally ends with homemade ice cream and sticky rice. This menu is only available at dinner.
The Conservatory | $40 for a two course meal and glass of wine
Take a trip to The Conservatory if you're looking for a relaxed dining experience this August with areas for lounging, dining and having a drink. Enjoy a two course meal that begins with bread and dips to share, with main course options of NZ eye fillet steak; market fish with pea, edamame and creamed leek or a tofu satay dish with Asian slaw and wasabi mayo. The included drink match is a crisp tipple of Mahi Sauvignon Blanc.
Ortolana | $40 for a two course European lunch
Ortolana is an intimate and relaxed bistro-style dining establishment tucked away in Britomart, serving seasonal Italian fare. For lunch, Ortolana has created a delicious two-course meal for diners. Choose from either slow cooked lamb or blue cheese gnudi for your main, before deciding on the light olive oil cake or the tasty vanilla and lemon panna cotta for dessert. The knowledgeable staff are super friendly and on hand to recommend appropriate wine-pairings too.
NEO | $40 for three shared plates for lunch or dinner
A classic among heart of the city locals and workers alike, NEO is the perfect spot for after work drinks, a glass of wine while doing some last minute work, or a gathering of close friends to enjoy delicious dishes for lunch or dinner. For Restaurant Month, NEO has created a sharing menu with three plates for $40 per person. The dishes include snapper-goujons, beef cheek daube, and piccalilli with roasted hazelnuts and radish. If you’ve never been to NEO before, you’ll be surprised at how spacious and comfortable it is, considering it is just off of the bustling Queen Street. Check it out for yourself this August.
Miss Clawdy | $40 for a two course meal
Miss Clawdy specialises in Southern American style food and dining, and is a great place to head to if you are craving rich flavours and winter warming comfort food. For $40 this Restaurant Month enjoy a choice of either Jamaician Jerk Chicken, Southern Poutine, or Jambalaya followed by a New York Baked Cheesecake or a fried cinnamon donut.
Le Chef | $40 for a three course meal
If you are on the hunt for fresh and seasonal French food, then look no further this Restaurant Month! Le Chef, tucked away on upper Vulcan Lane is incredibly cosy and will make you feel at home. Their $40 offer this August starts with either traditional escargot, lobster thermidor, or salad de chevre. For the main, options are a succulent beef flank, ratatouille, or poisson du jour. The special menu is made complete with a French cheese selection or classic creme brulee. Bon apetit!
Ima Cuisine | $40 for a sharing style meal at dinner
A favourite joint on Fort Street in the city centre, Ima cuisine is constantly packed with happy customers, tucking into hearty Eastern-Mediterranean dishes. This Restaurant Month, Ima has created a menu designed to be a real sharing experience for the whole table to enjoy. The feast includes a protein, a selection of small plates and side salads, two sauces and a Middle Eastern sweet plate to finish. Prepare to be wowed by the tantalising aromas wafting out of the kitchen and onto your plates, the sounds of chattering around you, and the warm and hospitable service the restaurant prides itself on.
See the full list of $40 offers here.