About Us

Eat

The years our chefs have spent honing their skills in kitchens and savouring great food have instilled in us the importance of striking a perfect balance between cooking and dining. At The Square, our goal is straightforward: to serve fresh, seasonal dishes that focus on quality, not gimmicks. We prioritise the finest ingredients, ensuring every bite is full of flavour and authenticity.

Drink

A fantastic meal often goes hand-in-hand with a good drink (or two.) That’s why we’ve put together a wine list that’s both approachable and adventurous, featuring some of the best bottles from New Zealand winemakers. No stuffiness here – our team is happy to help you find something that suits your mood and price point. We also mix some killer cocktails and have great New Zealand beers on tap.

Enjoy

Most of all, we want you to have a wonderful time with us. Whether you’re an old friend or brand new, our goal is more than just feeding you. We want you to feel right at home, with genuine Kiwi hospitality that leaves you walking out the door happier than when you arrived.

  • Friendly & attentive staff - 1 male & 1 female. Started with pickled olives. Then, we shared smoked wharehou pate. For mains - beef carpaccio & honey miso shortribs! Ended with a birthday complimentary desserts for my husband. Affordable prices! Great selection of menu. Definitely recommended! We’ll be back again soon - hopefully!

    G Keller, Jan 2026

  • Excellent food and very attentive staff. The place felt relaxing and the menu was not overwhelming. Will definitley return.

    R Dolauta, Jan 2026

  • What an amazing place to eat. Beautiful food and service with a view across Cathedral square. Cant wait to go back and try their amazing cocktails as well next time

    D Upham, Jan 2026

  • We celebrated our recent anniversary here, a fantastic decision on our part. We received awesome and attentive service, and the food were generous and absolutely beautiful. The location is perfectly in the centre of town which works really well if you're catching a show at the Court Theatre or Isaac Theatre.

    C De Leon, March 2026

  • Amazing first visit to The Square! The mozzarella focaccia and goat’s cheese ravioli were delicious, and the honey & miso short rib absolutely lived up to the hype. Would definitely visit again!

    V Whalley, March 2026

  • Lovely food! We really enjoyed our mains (oven baked blue cod and miso and honey short ribs) - beautiful harmonious flavors and we were left wanting to try a number of the other appetizing dishes. The dessert was sublime - we both had the saffron and vanilla brule with smoked cherries and we loved it. It was a perfect dessert. The service and ambience were equally great and we will be back!

    R Lafaele, March 2026