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Michelin star restaurants in New Zealand: what they cost.

There are 15 Michelin star restaurants in NZ, all from the first MICHELIN Guide New Zealand, announced in Auckland on 30 June 2026. Essence in Queenstown is the only one with two stars; Auckland has five starred restaurants and Queenstown four. Here are their dinner, lunch and wine pairing prices per person, side by side. Prices are in New Zealand dollars (NZ$), with a switch to see them in pounds, euros or US dollars. Prices checked October 2026 and include 15% GST; service isn't added to the bill.

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In short: New Zealand has 15 Michelin-starred restaurants: 1 with two stars and 14 with one (MICHELIN Guide, October 2026). Dinner tasting menus cost NZ$90 to NZ$490 per person, and half cost less than NZ$185. The cheapest way in is lunch at Inati, for NZ$79.

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Switch between dinner and lunch below. Prices are for the tasting or set menu unless marked “per main” or “typical spend”, and the bars compare each menu with the most expensive on the list. Each price links to where it came from.

  1. Essence · 2 Michelin stars · European Contemporary · Queenstown centre · dinner NZ$450
  2. Ahi. · 1 Michelin star · New Zealand · Auckland CBD · dinner NZ$165
  3. Amisfield · 1 Michelin star · Innovative · Lake Hayes · dinner NZ$490
  4. Inati · 1 Michelin star · European Contemporary · Central City · dinner NZ$185
  5. Jano Bistro · 1 Michelin star · French Contemporary · Te Aro · dinner NZ$160
  6. Kika · 1 Michelin star · New Zealand · Wānaka, Otago · dinner NZ$115
  7. Logan Brown · 1 Michelin star · New Zealand · Te Aro · dinner NZ$120
  8. Mudbrick · 1 Michelin star · New Zealand · Oneroa, Waiheke Island · dinner NZ$220
  9. Ortega · 1 Michelin star · Fish and Seafood · Mount Victoria · dinner NZ$50
  10. Paris Butter · 1 Michelin star · New Zealand · Herne Bay · dinner NZ$240
  11. Rātā · 1 Michelin star · New Zealand · Queenstown centre · dinner NZ$44
  12. Sherwood · 1 Michelin star · New Zealand · Frankton Road · dinner NZ$120
  13. Tala · 1 Michelin star · Samoan Cuisine · Parnell · dinner NZ$215
  14. Tantalus Estate Restaurant · 1 Michelin star · New Zealand · Onetangi, Waiheke Island · dinner NZ$225
  15. Tussock Hill · 1 Michelin star · New Zealand · Cashmere · dinner NZ$90
By stars

How much each extra star adds

Average menu price for the meal chosen above, grouped by Michelin stars. À la carte restaurants are counted but left out of the averages and ranges.

One star

NZ$195avg dinner
Restaurants
14
Range
NZ$90–NZ$490
Avg Google rating
4.6

Two stars

NZ$450avg dinner
Restaurants
1
Range
NZ$450–NZ$450
Avg Google rating
4.8
vs 1 star
+NZ$255

Three stars

No Three stars restaurants listed.

Method

How the prices are counted

Per person, before service

Every figure is for one guest. New Zealand menu prices include 15% GST and no service charge is added, so these are the full prices before drinks; tipping isn't expected. Some restaurants add a surcharge on public holidays. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.

Where prices come from

Dinner is the restaurant's main tasting or set menu; where a restaurant is mainly à la carte, the price is a typical main course. Wine is the wine pairing for that menu where one is offered. Prices come from each restaurant's own website where they're published, otherwise from recent reviews and news reports. Lunch is shown where we found a lunch menu.

Stars and Google rating

The Google reviews score out of 5 and the number of reviews, checked in October 2026. Stars come from the first MICHELIN Guide New Zealand, announced in June 2026, so there are no earlier star changes to show yet.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many Michelin-starred restaurants are there in New Zealand?

There are 15 Michelin-starred restaurants in New Zealand: 1 two-star and 14 one-star (MICHELIN Guide, checked Oct 2026).

Are there any three-star Michelin restaurants in New Zealand?

No. The highest rating in New Zealand is two stars, held by Essence.

How much does a Michelin-starred dinner cost in New Zealand?

Dinner menus at the starred restaurants in New Zealand cost from NZ$90 (≈ US$50) to NZ$490 (≈ US$275) per person, with a median of NZ$185 (≈ US$105).

What is the cheapest Michelin-starred meal in New Zealand?

The cheapest is the lunch menu at Inati: NZ$79 (≈ US$45) per person. The cheapest dinner menu is at Tussock Hill: NZ$90 (≈ US$50).

How far ahead should you book a Michelin-starred restaurant in New Zealand?

As early as you can: many starred restaurants open bookings one to three months ahead, and the best known fill soon after. Weekday and lunch tables are usually easier to get. Lunch is often the cheaper way in: we list lunch prices for 6 of the 15 restaurants here.

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