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We've compiled the best of the best in Ponsonby - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
The à la carte and tasting menus at Sidart bring modern cooking to a whole new level. The chef, who has roots in Fiji, takes the finest local, seasonal ingredients and combines them in contemporary ways that will delight and astound the most jaded palate. Sweet and savory flavors are combined on beautiful plates with foam, or the finest jus.
One of the best places on Ponsonby Road for people-watching is the outdoor tables at this former motorcycle shop with a minimalist concrete interior. The excellent food is largely Italian, and it's known for its thin-crust pizzas. With the eclectic clientele, the people-watching is just as good inside. The bar cranks up as the sun goes down. On weekend mornings, aspiring celebrities and the "love your work" set can be seen having a late breakfast in public.
This attractive, airy establishment with exposed brick walls, modern art, a beamed ceiling, and an open kitchen is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its Mediterranean-influenced menu covers breakfast basics like eggs and granola as well as salads, and the relatively short but interesting dinner menu includes skewers and flatbreads. A fixed-price dinner option is available. Cocktails and a comprehensive wine list round out the offerings.
