"...The beautifully restored villa makes for a great first impression - cleverly lit on the outside with an interior that is modern and spacious without being too austere..."
Nici Wickes, The New Zealand Herald - May 2010 |
"...This setting is perfect because the stylish design sets a sophisticated scene, which is exactly what Eight Point Two delivers. Sophisticated but unpretentious, earning this North Shore restaurant a big tick..."
Candice Reed, View Auckland - February 2010 |
"...Eight.Two occupies a handsome villa that has been gutted to form a beautifully refurbished L-shaped dining room..."
Peter Calder, The New Zealand Herald - March 2008 |
"Whitewood tables, white leather chairs, black-clad waiters; the combination sets off Nigel Marriage's menu..."
Ewan McDonald, The New Zealand Herald - October 2007 |
"Swannack’s experience in the dining world shows in seamless service – genial and professional, he’s the perfect host..."
Toni Mason, Cuisine Magazine - July 2007 |
"A perfectly made wobbly-creamy cheesecake is a fine thing..."
Jenny Nicholls, Metro Live Magzane - July 2007 |
"The interior was gutted to make one large, minimal, white dining room softened with white leather chairs. The exteriors feature white concrete, glamorously glowing red lights, and sculptural succulents.... The grilled goat's cheese arrived as a large chunk with pieces of toast and a nice, simple tomato and olive confit for company. The seared salmon gravlax, perfectly pink, sat happily on its blini with a sour cream dressing..."
Cathrin Schaer, The New Zealand Herald - April 2007 |
"A small menu makes heavy use of foods with the turn-off factor: black pudding, beef cheeks sweetbreads, liver and anchovies. A brave move on the part of this restaurant, but diners with curious palates will be rewarded here... The kitchen recommended a light Opihi pinot noir to match her ultra-tender confit duck leg which was served on spinach and eggplant salsa with a restrained dash of Middle Eastern spices... Well-balanced flavours and moderately-sized portions were a hallmark in all these dishes, and the theme continued with dessert..."
André Taber, View New Zealand - January 2007 |
"The Engine Room at Northcote Point won best local in Metro’s Restaurant of the Year Awards. Now, just a hop across to Birkenhead, the even newer Eight. Two is doing something quite different but with the same kind of dedication to customer satisfaction. Housed in a thoroughly made-over Hinemoa St villa, its premises have a spare elegance; attention to detail is evident even in the landscaping — the path from the gate is strikingly lit.
The cooking is first-rate, the prices reasonable. It is possible, of course, that the sophistication of the food wouldn’t always suit some more informal occasions."
Bevan Rapson, Metro Magazine - July 2006 |
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