Set on a picturesque corner of Viaduct Harbour with wrap-around views and a cosy interior perfect for escaping winter’s inclement weather, Bivacco has become our go-to for after-work drinks or delicious weekend meals with friends. This beloved dining destination also takes things to the next level with their delectable Sunday Feast, drawing us down to the waterfront for an end-of-the-week dining experience like nothing else.
Bivacco’s Sunday Feast is an elevated buffet spread that takes place every Sunday from 11am until 4pm. There, for $85 per adult (and $35 for under 12s), diners can enjoy dozens of mouthwatering dishes with all the trimmings from a comprehensive menu guaranteed to suit any taste or proclivity.
For starters, there is a seafood station brimming with poached prawns, smoked salmon, seared tuna, and a pickled mussels with olive salsa verde. For antipasto, diners can delight in seasonal bruschetta, a selection of sliced cured meats, marinated olives, roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes, and more, accompanied by Massimo Bocconcini and cheese, plus freshly baked bread.
And for the carnivores, Bivacco has curated a stunning selection of meats, too. The Carvery includes roasted whole sirloins, crispy roast pork belly, and for those seeking ultimate indulgence, a lamb leg roast stuffed with Italian sausage.
There’s also delicious woodfired seasonal pizzas, and the infamous pasta wheel featuring pipe rigate alla vodka, made to order, served from an aged parmesan wheel.
But it doesn’t stop there. A series of locally sourced, slow-roasted vegetable dishes and mouthwatering roast potatoes will be on hand too, alongside an array of fresh and flavoursome seasonal salads for those seeking something a little lighter. Particular highlights include the Bivacco Caesar, duck fat potatoes with rosemary and garlic, fried brussel sprouts with frutta e noci, and seasonal honey glazed carrots with fennel and carraway.
And what feast would be complete without an unforgettable finale? The dessert station at Bivacco’s Sunday Feast is a haven for anyone harbouring a sweet tooth. Immerse yourself in the exquisite creations including a mango trifle, tiramisu, pavlova, carrot cake, vegan brownies, lemon ricotta cheesecake, and a Bivacco chocolate fountain with fresh fruit and marshmallows.
If all that weren’t enough, there is also a series of refreshing autumn-themed cocktails and champagne specials, so that you can sip on expertly-crafted libations as you let the afternoon unfold and bid farewell to the week that was.
Ensuring a laid-back but convivial vibe every week, Bivacco has topped off the experience by inviting a number of Auckland’s finest DJs to provide the perfect soundtrack to any feasting journey. On now and set to carry on for the foreseeable future, Bivacco’s Sunday Feast is the perfect way to end any week on a high note, and while walk-ins are welcome, we recommend booking now to secure your spot.
