Poderi Crisci

Italian dreamscape, tucked away in a secluded hillside in the lesser known part of waiheke.

Came here for the long lunch and it was special.
We took 4 hours to complete the experience and at $100 pp, it was well worth it. A truly relaxed and indulgent afternoon.

Food was great, wine paring good but the strolls between the courses on the restaurant grounds made a good experience great.

Incredible location, amazing food, friendly staff. Their Chardonnay is easily the best on the island. If you can do the long lunch, highly recommended. And the entire vineyard is like being in Tuscany, it’s a MUST visit!

We traveled from Auckland on the ferry to Waiheke Island to have Sunday long table lunch at Poderi Crisci. Authentic Italian food is served to the table to share and plenty of it. The restaurant made us feel like we were somewhere in Italy, the food was a delicious feast. Allow at least 5 hours.
Recommend you drive as all taxi services are not available for pick up after 5pm unless you have pre booked.

Listen up, foodies and fiends, because I’m about to spill the wine on Poderi Crisci’s long lunch.

Is it perfect? Well, darlings nothing is ever perfect (except maybe a kebab after a night out). But Poderi Crisci’s Winery long lung comes pretty darn close!!! It’s an experience, a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients, culinary creativity, and enough Italian passion to make your Nonna blush. So, grab your fanciest frock, your hungriest of tastebuds, and prepare to be wowed.

Don’t get me started on the scenery, as there is enough photo ops to fill your basic b**** Instagram for a year.

It’s the second time I’ve been and won’t be the last. Keep up the good work Poderi and great job on catering for our little bun in the oven!

Sorry, not sorry for the lack of photos…. I was on the piss.

One of the best long lunches I’ve had in a while. This place is one of a kind. It is a must visit if you’re on the island.