At 6.15pm down the road at Apero, the restaurant is three-quarters full. The World fashion designer Benny Castles, here with his parents, says early dining is instilled in colonial Kiwi farming culture and the way cities are designed, especially Auckland with its urban sprawl and limited public transport. “You don’t become friends with a New Zealander until you’ve been invited into their household, so a lot of people eat at home.

Apero is as perfect for an after-work drink and small bites as it is for dinner with friends. Leslie’s rustic sausage and goat’s cheese croquettes with Kamahi honey are crowd favourites.

Housemade terrines, sausages and charcuterie are the culinary stars at Apero, another Karangahape Rd establishment offering the perfect blend of eating…

Four years on from opening, Apéro is more bustling than ever. Leslie Hottiaux and Mo Koski can no longer operate their hole-in-the-wall wine bar alone, but it still feels homely and intimate, thanks to its attentive, laid-back and charming staff. With an evolving and adventurous list, a drink here is a lesson in good wine, one that is accompanied by moreish French fare ranging from bite-sized goat-cheese croquettes, to a rib eye that feeds a crowd — and that sausage is still the most satisfying bar snack in town.Go for—a glass of something you’ve never tried before, and some sausage.

Taking its name from the urban French tradition of enjoying a quality drop and bite in good company, it comes as no surprise that Apéro is one of the best French restaurants in Auckland. In true French bistro fashion, delectable lunches and dinners are served as a mix of small sharing and grazing plates, with the odd hearty dish thrown into the mix. French bistro classics are aplenty here: there’s a terrine of the day, a signature Apéro charcuterie board as well as saussies with pickles and mustard that’s served by the quarter metre, for the lovers of meat out there.

Apero has been serving great food and wine for nearly a decade now, led by owner-operators Leslie Hottiaux and Mo Koski. At Apero, French chef Leslie creates generous, delicious plates loosely inspired by her hometown of Toulouse, with partner Mo on wines. Dine on Apero’s terrine of the day; charcuterie; goat’s cheese croquettes with kamahi honey or a plate of rib eye and enjoy them with wines hand-selected by Mo, who goes out of his way to ensure you enjoy your chosen drop.

Apero has one main goal in mind… to create an atmosphere that makes you feel as if you have been invited into their very own home. With a menu that features fresh New Zealand produce, and a carefully curated wine selection, dining at Apero genuinely feels that you have entered into their home. The menu is simple but beautiful; prosciutto tartufo, charcuterie platters, rib eye beef and homemade petits fours are just a few of their must-try offerings.

If you want somewhere cosy with good, honest food, and an award winning wine list to match, look no further, Apero will be your jam. The wine list will be your first port of call, put together by Mo, who has selected his favourite wines from New Zealand and abroad, you’ll come across theAlta Cima 4.090 Carménère 12 from the Lontué Valley and delicious Valencian wine from Spain. Try as many wines as you can handle the next day.

Chef Leslie comes from Toulouse in France, and she prepares food the same way her family has for generations — using local produce to make simple but delicious meals. Where possible, ingredients are sourced from sustainable, free-range, and organic suppliers. Apero is a welcoming Karangahape road restaurant, with an interiour defined by exposed brick walls, artfully worn wooden furniture and warm lighting.

Apéro is a very special place on the Auckland hospitality scene: a labour of love established by restaurateur couple Leslie Hottiaux and Ismo (Mo) Koski. The interior is warm and inviting with brick walls, dim lights and stylish furniture. It’s a small yet cosy establishment situated on the prominent central curve of K-Road’s dining district.

Hailing from France, Apero’s founders and chefs bring a unique array of French cuisine to the Auckland area. The food here is reasonably-priced and rich in diversity—and that’s just the beginning of the praise we have for Apero. The restaurant, which maintains an honest, health-centric atmosphere, also offers some of the best wine in town.

Pork sausage from ApéroAnyone familiar with the hospitality industry in Auckland is likely also familiar with Apéro and its owners, Leslie and Mo. Together, the couple has created a menu that is made up of showstopping dishes only. And although each one is delicious in its own right, it’s the pork sausage that absolutely must be tried.

Apero – New Flavour; its open till 4am, it’s so tasty and luckily I drive right past it on my way home… basically my week isn’t finished on a Sunday night if I don’t have New Flavour. new-flavour.com Kati Grill on K Rd is my hangover cure. Super tasty when you just want something naughty.

Apero is the place to gather for delicious food and high-end wines. It's popular with the LGBTQ+ community, located on the infamous K Road. All sorts of people gather to enjoy an extensive wine menu and local dishes in a trendy setting.

A bit of a hidden gem, not in the midst of the usual dining areas. It s a wine bar with a short but well-formed food menu. The service is friendly and very knowledgeable.

Looks like Apero values more the idea of providing good times to its visitors — as an aside to astounding them with delectable food and exotic drink varieties.

Elevating K Road’s sophisticated offerings and reinventing an old tattoo parlour, Apéro exudes an intimate, modern and refined ambience with a casual air.