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Hugo's Bistro

Hugo's Bistro Hugo's Bistro is a charming, all-day restaurant located in the heart of Auckland's Shortland Street. The brainchild of Auckland restaurateurs, Clare and Joost Van Den Berg, Hugo's Bistro serves up sumptuous dishes such as grilled flatbread with octopus and pickled bean sprouts. With its fantastic social media presence and unique menu items, this bistro is one to watch in Auckland's vibrant dining scene.

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This Friday and every Friday
06/05/2026

This Friday and every Friday

Chilli scramble, anchovies, house chilli crisp, grilled sourdough. A mainstay on the breakfast menu at Hugo’s
04/05/2026

Chilli scramble, anchovies, house chilli crisp, grilled sourdough. A mainstay on the breakfast menu at Hugo’s

Tonight’s market fish. Tarakihi & cockle bouillabaise, potato rosti, silverbeet, fennel
29/04/2026

Tonight’s market fish. Tarakihi & cockle bouillabaise, potato rosti, silverbeet, fennel

Lunch at Hugo’s, weekdays from midday. The menu du jour is back Tuesday to Friday - 2 daily changing courses for $45. Po...
04/03/2026

Lunch at Hugo’s, weekdays from midday. The menu du jour is back Tuesday to Friday - 2 daily changing courses for $45. Pop on in

Happy birthday to our breakfast queen, La Reina, Sofia. We adore you! We appreciate the care you take of our customers a...
14/02/2026

Happy birthday to our breakfast queen, La Reina, Sofia. We adore you! We appreciate the care you take of our customers and our staff and your dedication to Hugo’s. We are all so impressed of how you juggle all your roles - a star manager, an excellent student, and a loyal friend all at once! Cheers 🥂 to another’s trip around the sun together ❤️

23/12/2025
Thank you  for the acknowledgement and lovely write-up 🧡
21/11/2025

Thank you for the acknowledgement and lovely write-up 🧡

That's a wrap on this week's 'du jour' menus! Always different, always delicious. Available Tuesday - Friday at lunchtim...
14/11/2025

That's a wrap on this week's 'du jour' menus! Always different, always delicious. Available Tuesday - Friday at lunchtime. Two courses for $40, or three for $48.

7 weeks to go until we take a little break! We are adding Saturday evenings in the lead up to Christmas - starting next ...
05/11/2025

7 weeks to go until we take a little break! We are adding Saturday evenings in the lead up to Christmas - starting next Saturday 15th of November. Come get your Hugo’s fix

Address

67 Shortland Street
Auckland
1010

To get to Shortland Street in Auckland by public transport, take the train or bus and get off at Britomart Station. From there, walk up Queen Street until you reach Shortland Street. The restaurant is located near the intersection of Shortland Street and Queen Street.

If you prefer to drive, take the Southern Motorway to Auckland City Centre and exit at Nelson St. Turn right onto Victoria St and then left onto Queen St. Finally, turn left onto Shortland St. There are several parking options in the area including on-street metered parking and public car parks such as the Downtown Carpark or Britomart Carpark.

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10:30pm
Friday 7am - 10:30pm

Telephone

+64 9-320 4387

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Hugo's Bistro, located in the heart of Auckland's bustling cityscape, is a must-visit for foodies. This all-day bistro is the latest venture from renowned restaurateurs Clare and Joost Van Den Berg. The menu at Hugo's Bistro is constantly changing, with new and exciting dishes being added regularly. From the Aubergine schnitzel to the Wapiti & pork ravioli, every dish is a work of art. The Havoc farm pork chop with braised swede and sunflower whip is a particular standout. The Tuna carpaccio with watermelon, lime leaf, tomato water & capers is also not to be missed. The grilled flatbread with octopus, braised onions, saffron aioli & pickled bean sprouts is another crowd favorite. With such an impressive menu, it's no wonder that Hugo's Bistro has become a go-to spot for food lovers in Auckland. So head on over to Shortland Street and experience the culinary delights that Hugo's Bistro has to offer!

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