Di Mare

This restaurant is no longer there. There is a new one called Rumi.
RUMI | Persian Cuisine

Stumbled across this place today when we hopped off the bus. Lunch specials are incredible, especially for the price. Another great find in New Zealand!

While customers are spoilt for choice for Italian dining in Parnell, no other restaurant will provide such a serene atmosphere and scrumptious menu as Di Mare.
Describing Di mare as romantic doesn’t do enough justice to this little oasis. A cobbled courtyard, enclosed within Parnell art galleries, is the main stage of this heavenly restaurant. The family run business invites you almost into their home with such a welcoming environment, «Mum» seating you while «Dad» fires up the kitchen.
The seafood and steak menu is kept simple, without bombastic and flowery writing, but the food is ambrosial, plates brimming with food and flavour. Even with a full belly you will be greedily eyeing up other delicious dishes coming out of the kitchen. Finish your evening with a leisurely stroll through Parnell.
Come with an appetite, leave with a smile, plan your return.