There’s a culinary extravaganza that’s impossible to overlook this spring, with over 80 sensational events unfolding across 60 days at 16 of Auckland’s premier venues. Whether you’re a devoted foodie or simply keen to make the most of the season, Savor Festival promises something for every appetite — from relaxed daytime lunches to elevated dinners.
Expect show-stopping events like Wagyu soirées at Ebisu, Aperol-fueled Ladies’ Lunches at Bivacco, and Campari-charged Italian Long Lunches at Non Solo Pizza.
You’ll also find a host of irresistible offers across the festival, with $35 two-course lunches and $55 dinners, available at standout spots like Bivacco, Ortolana, Ebisu, Non Solo Pizza, and Azabu Ponsonby, and Azabu Mission Bay. Whether you’re looking for an easy mid-week bite or a decadent night out, there’s a flavour experience to match every mood, complete with festival menus, specialty cocktails, beer deals, and more.
Savor’s spring food festival promises to surprise, delight and captivate this spring, and throughout the season, consider Denizen your go-to resource for what’s on and when. Below is a snapshot of what’s to come, including a few unmissable events we suggest securing your tickets to, stat, before they sell out.
Sip & Savor
When: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from now till the 28th of September
Where: Azabu Ponsonby & Azabu Mission Bay
Join Azabu for a bottomless experience like no other. Come for the flavour-forward Japanese-Peruvian set menu, stay for the vibey atmosphere and bottomless Suntory cocktails. Enjoy a carefully curated selection of signature dishes — from delicate sashimi to succulent grilled meats — paired with bottomless Japanese-inspired cocktails, Asahi beer, or a new favourite non-alcoholic creation from Barnes & Brown.
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Cork & Fork
When: Tuesdays — Saturdays from 5pm — 9.30pm, from now till the 12th October
Where: Ortolana
Join Ortolana for Cork and Fork, a mid-week celebration of community and local produce. This is true farm-to-table dining, with a seasonal menu crafted from nearby growers. Bring your own bottle for just $15 corkage, and pair it with your favourites (or discover something new) to create an Ortolana experience that’s entirely your own.
Aperol Ladies Lunch
When: Monday — Saturday, from now till 12th October
Where: Bivacco
Fancy a shopping spree worth over $2,500? Gather your friends and join Bivacco for the Aperol Ladies Lunch, where every booking gives you the chance to win one of four Superette shopping sprees. Enjoy a curated set menu of seasonal shared dishes, perfectly paired with refreshing Aperol cocktails. Vibrant flavours, flowing drinks, and a lively, social atmosphere make it the perfect indulgence — for birthdays, catch-ups, or simply a well-deserved evening of revelry.
Oki No
When: Saturdays 11am — 4pm, 23rd August — 11th October
Where: Ebisu
Oki No Sushi Saturdays serve up an elevated Japanese-style buffet, offering endless fresh sushi, sashimi, and crisp salads. Guests can feast on market-fresh rolls, a noodle station with soba and poached prawn cocktails, a rotating selection of hot dishes including Big Glory Bay salmon, teriyaki roasted beef, and more, plus decadent desserts like Honey Coconut Custard and Chocolate Brownie.
Long Lunch at NSP
When: Saturdays, 23rd August — 11th October
Where: Non Solo Pizza
Non Solo Pizza’s Italian Long Lunch is set to get a Campari twist every Saturday. Enjoy a three-course set menu of favourites like Burrata, Beef Carpaccio, and Roasted Market Fish for $55 per person, with the option to upgrade to bottomless Prosecco and Campari cocktails. Perfect for gathering friends and lingering over lunch in one of the city’s most beloved destinations.
Sunday Feast at Non Solo Pizza
When: Sundays, 24th August — 12th October
Where: Non Solo Pizza
Non Solo Pizza’s Sunday Feast brings the spirit of Italy to the table with an abundant buffet of handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, seasonal salads, slow-cooked meats, fresh seafood, and indulgent dolci. Perfect for groups and celebrations, it’s relaxed, joyful dining at its best — elevated with Campari cocktails, beers, and bubbles. $85 per person, and just $35 for children aged 5–12.
Raw & Roast
When: Sundays, 24th August — 12th October
Where: Bivacco
Bivacco’s Raw & Roast Sundays bring indulgence to the table with generous stations of roast meats, seafood, seasonal salads, woodfired pizza, and pasta served straight from the parmesan wheel. Add a Raw Seafood Platter brimming with oysters, clams, and crudo for just $25 per person, and enjoy bottles of Cloudy Bay Pelorus for $65. At $85 per person (half price for children), it’s a Sunday ritual worth making time for.
Penfolds Presents Mitch Orr: A Night of Culinary Exploration & Fantastic Flavours
When: Wednesday, 15th October
Where: Bivacco
For one night only, Bivacco welcomes Sydney’s acclaimed chef Mitch Orr — crowned the Josephine Pingnolet Young Chef of the Year and now culinary director of the soon-to-open 25hours in the Olympia Hotel in Sydney. With a career spanning celebrated kitchens including Acme and Kiln at Sydney’s Ace Hotel, Orr has built a reputation for bold, inventive cooking that redefines the boundaries of Italian cuisine.
Flying in exclusively for the Savor Festival, Orr will craft a one-off menu that showcases his signature flair, dishes layered with originality, and flavours designed to surprise and delight. This is a rare opportunity to experience the creativity of one of Australia’s most dynamic chefs, right here in Auckland. Tickets are limited for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of culinary innovation.
Colin Fassnidge: A Night of Fire, Flavour & Fine Whisky
When: Wednesday, 24th September
Where: Bivacco
For one night only, celebrated chef Colin Fassnidge brings his bold, flame-grilled style to Bivacco in partnership with Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky. Guests will enjoy a bespoke multi-course menu showcasing Fassnidge’s signature nose-to-tail cooking, paired with a curated selection of Glenfiddich expressions. Set on the waterfront, it promises an evening of exceptional food, premium whisky, and unforgettable hospitality.
Wagyu Deluxe Dinner with Robert Mondavi Wines
When: October 1st
Where: Ebisu
Indulge in an exclusive Wagyu Deluxe Dinner on October 1st, paired with exceptional wines from California’s renowned Robert Mondavi Winery. Hosted by Anna Hine, the evening celebrates the richness of Australian and New Zealand Wagyu across five expertly crafted courses, each matched with a curated wine. Tickets are $165 per person, including a welcome Hennessy cocktail and four paired wines — a refined feast for lovers of bold flavours and fine dining.
$35 Lunches & $55 Dinners
When: Available at select Savor venues from now until 12th October
Where: Bivacco, Non Solo Pizza, Ebisu, Ortolana, Azabu Ponsonby & Azabu Mission Bay
Celebrate the Savor Food Festival with a selection of familiar favourites and inventive new dishes at Bivacco, NSP, Ebisu, Ortolana, Azabu Ponsonby, Azabu Mission Bay.
Asahi, Peroni & Cocktail Specials at All Venues
When: Available at select Savor venues from now until 12th October
Where: Bivacco, Non Solo Pizza, Ebisu, Azabu Ponsonby, Azabu Mission Bay, Ortolana & Amano
And, if you want to get amongst the festival atmosphere on a whim, there are a number of enticing drinks deals running throughout at multiple venues, including $10 Asahi and Peroni, and $15 — available across participating venues throughout the festival. Whether you’re lingering over lunch, toasting with friends, or winding down after a night of indulgence, these delicious deals make it easy to sip, savour, and soak up the vibrant Savor Festival atmosphere.
