Savor Food Festival is back for Spring 2025 and with it comes a huge range of incredible once-off menus, not-to-be-missed foodie events and guest chef dinners – a true must for Auckland’s food connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike! Running from 18 August to 12 October, get a taste below of some of our top picks for one of the hottest foodie festivals of the year.
Unmissable events
Peroni Aperitivo Sessions: Colin Fassnidge | 24 SEP | 4 - 6pm
Renowned chef, author, and TV host Colin brings his signature flair to a one-day Aperitivo experience at Bivacco, serving exclusive creations alongside complimentary bites. It’s a rare chance to sip, savour, and mingle—free to book, but spots are limited. Click here for Ts&Cs and to reserve your table.
Aperol Ladies Lunch | 18 AUG - 12 OCT | 11am - 3pm
Gather your crew for the Aperol Ladies Lunch—$49 gets you a vibrant three-course shared menu, a welcome Aperol cocktail, and a shot at winning one of four $2,500+ Superette shopping experiences. Whether you're basking in the courtyard or vibing indoors, it's the perfect excuse to celebrate la dolce vita in style. Click here for Ts&Cs and to book your spot.
Penfolds Presents Mitch Orr | 15 OCT | $165pp
For one night only at Bivacco, Penfolds presents Mitch Orr—Young Chef of the Year and “Prince of Pasta”—crafting a one-off menu that fuses Japanese and South Asian influences with his signature flair. With a career spanning acclaimed kitchens like Acme and Kiln, this exclusive event promises bold flavours, inventive dishes, and a culinary experience unlike any other.
Peroni Aperitivo Bivacco
Aperol Ladies Lunch Bivacco
Penfolds presents Mitch Orr Bivacco
Lunch Specials
Lunches just got better at Wynyard Quarter with these weekday lunch specials available from 18 August:
Bang Bang Kitchen - Weekly specials, new items every week, $15 lunch deals. Check Instagram for this week's special!
Market Galley - Your favourite Market Galley dishes all for $20. Check Instagram for this week's special!
Oji Sushi - Auckland Fish Market - Any $12 sushi pack with a soft drink combo
The Store - Any Sandwich & Coffee $15 combo | Any Salad & Coffee $15 combo
Exclusive menus
Ortolana | From 18 AUG | $35 Lunch or $55 Dinner
Enjoy your choice of a 2 course lunch menu or a 3 course dinner menu in the heart of Britomart, immersed in Ortolana's stunning courtyard or cozy restaurant. Click here for more information.
Bivacco | From 18 AUG | $35 Lunch or $55 dinner
Enjoy a 2 course lunch or dinner menu with a selection of Bivacco favourites, alongside some new seasonal dishes for Spring. Click here for more information.
Ebisu | From 18 AUG | $35 Lunch or $55 Dinner
Enjoy Ebisu classics and a new look lunch menu - click here for more information. And for just $85pp (half price for kids!), join Ebisu's OKI NO Sushi Saturday serving up unlimited fresh sushi, sashimi and Japanese-inspired dishes from 11am - 4pm.
Ortolana Festival Menu
Bivacco Festival Menu
Ebisu Festival Menu
What else is cooking?
The Store $20 Lunches | From 18 AUG
Britomart’s local is serving up a selection of $20 lunches from the diner and new weekly sandwiches from the takeaway. You can look forward to the return of their hot sandwiches; pulled beef brisket, pulled pork and crispy crumbed fish.
Half Price Coffee at Amano | 1 - 26 SEP
Get your daily coffee fix for half price at Amano Bakery proudly supported by Allpress. Available Monday to Friday only, reasonable purchasing limits apply. Only applicable to coffee purchases. Click here for more information
Oji $15 Specials | From 18 AUG
Head to Oji for their weekly specials and new items every week. Available in Britomart, Wynyard Quarter and Commercial Bay stores.
