Recognised for the food. Remembered for the experience.
For nearly a decade, 1947 Eatery has earned recognition from leading dining guides, food critics and lifestyle publications across New Zealand. From repeated Metro Top 50 recognition to inclusion in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026, 1947 Eatery has been recognised for authentic Indian cooking, distinctive surroundings and a cocktail programme treated with the same attention as the food.
MICHELIN Selected.
1947 Eatery was selected for the inaugural MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026, joining restaurants recognised by MICHELIN’s anonymous inspectors in the guide’s first New Zealand selection.
“Entirely, fantastically authentic.”
Metro repeatedly recognised 1947 Eatery in its Auckland Top 50, praising the restaurant for authentic Indian cuisine, its distinctive setting and a drinks programme taken as seriously as the food.
“It is the food that puts this place in a different league.”
NZ Herald reviewers have described 1947 Eatery as a genuine find, highlighting the quality, character and distinctive approach of its Indian cooking in Auckland CBD.
“1947 Eatery represents the modern Indian gastronomy Auckland has been waiting for.”
Remix recognised 1947 Eatery for its polished dining experience, contemporary presentation, refined Indian cooking and a bar strong enough to stand as a destination in its own right.
“Cocktails at 1947 are serious business.”
Urban List has recognised 1947 Eatery among Auckland’s notable Indian restaurants, highlighting its authentic yet contemporary food and creative cocktail programme.
“They take pride in their food and want to do something different.”
Viva highlighted the ambition behind 1947 Eatery and its commitment to creating an Indian dining experience that moves beyond the familiar.
Recognition that speaks for itself.
Authentic Indian Cuisine
Critics and dining guides have repeatedly recognised 1947 Eatery for authentic Indian flavours, thoughtful cooking and a distinctive approach to Indian dining in Auckland CBD.
Creative Cocktails
From Metro to Urban List, the 1947 Eatery cocktail programme has been recognised as an important part of the dining experience, with drinks treated with the same attention as the food.
An Auckland Dining Destination
From local food critics to the MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026, 1947 Eatery has earned recognition as a distinctive Indian dining destination in the heart of Auckland CBD.
1947 Eatery was selected for the inaugural MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026, marking a major international recognition for the restaurant and its place within Auckland’s dining scene.
MICHELIN Selected.
MICHELIN GUIDE NEW ZEALAND 2026
NZ Herald reviewers have repeatedly highlighted the food at 1947 Eatery, describing the restaurant as a genuine find and recognising the quality and character of its Indian cooking.
“This place is a real find.”
NZ HERALD
Metro included 1947 Eatery in its Auckland Top 50 and praised the restaurant for authentic cuisine, sophisticated surroundings and a drinks programme matching the ambition of the kitchen.
“The best-dressed Indian restaurant in town.”
METRO
Remix recognised 1947 Eatery for its refined approach to Indian gastronomy, contemporary presentation and cocktail offering, describing the restaurant as polished and refined.
“Polished and refined.”
REMIX
Experience 1947 Eatery for yourself.
Authentic Indian cuisine, creative cocktails and a distinctive dining experience in the heart of Auckland CBD.