Jesse Mulligan

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jesse Mulligan

CORNELIACuisine: ItalianAddress: 289 Parnell Rd, ParnellPhone: (09) 218 9080Reservations: AcceptedDrinks: Fully licensedFrom the menu: Aglio olio sourdough $8; anchovy bruschetta $19; prawn ceviche $30; beef and pork meatballs $36; mushroom casarecce $40; rocket salad $14; tiramisu $17Rating: 17/20 Score: 0-7 Steer clear. 8-12 Disappointing, give it a miss. 13-15 Good, give it a go. 16-18 Great, plan a visit. 19-20 Outstanding, don’t delay.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jesse Mulligan

In this fortnightly series, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares advice on where and what to eat. Do you have any restaurant-related questions or dining-out dilemmas? Jesse Mulligan is here to help. Email Jesse at [email protected] and tell him what you need. Where and what do you like to eat? How much do you want to spend? If you’re visiting, where are you staying while you’re in town? Who are you eating with? Does anybody have access issues?

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jesse Mulligan

OTTOCuisine: ItalianPhone: (09) 394 1555Address: 375 Karangahape Rd, central cityDrinks: Fully licensedBookings: AcceptedFrom the menu: Zucchini fritti $8; burrata $18; vegetarian lasagne $28; lamb maltagliati $28Rating: 18/20 Otto is the new name of Cotto, the restaurant we all fell in love with in 2017 when we learnt that, as a main-course ingredient, handmade pasta could be both delicious and cheap.

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jesse Mulligan

SEOUL 1946 ROASTERYCuisine: KoreanAddress: 27 Barry’s Point Rd, TakapunaReservations: Not acceptedDrinks: Not licensedFrom the menu: Kimchi fried rice $23; chi bap $24; tteokbokki $20; tuna rice balls $10; fried dumplings $15; frozen yoghurt $27.50 This restaurant is unlike any other and, though I can’t recommend it to everyone, I think it’ll be perfect for the right situation. You’ll find it on Barry’s Point Rd, Auckland’s most comically named street.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jesse Mulligan

BAR MAGDACuisine: Modern Filipino/BistroAddress: 25b Cross St, Central AucklandPhone: 021 127 9377Website: Barmagda.co.nzDrinks: Fully licensedReservations: AcceptedFrom the menu: Parmesan custard $17; crab and prawn lumpia $15; pork and tuna suglaw $27; Magda salad $25; gnocchi $35; tamales $22; steak $42Rating: 18/20Score: 0-7 Steer clear. 8-12 Disappointing, give it a miss. 13-15 Good, give it a go. 16-18 Great, plan a visit. 19-20 Outstanding, don’t delay. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.