Eric Ku

Review of Clooney Restaurant

Unfortunately the food completely missed the mark....

Unfortunately the food completely missed the mark. Only 1 of 4 canapes were good and 2 of 4 degustation dishes were acceptable but nothing special whatsoever. The rest was actually just absolutely awful. Either tasteless or oversalted. Textures were disgusting, especially 'lost to our past' and 'look to the future'. If you are going to serve dirt at least make it not taste like dirt. And if you are going to serve locust, that is fine but why make it literally taste like insect? Ingredients and flavour combinations did not match up in most of the dishes.

I've been to many fine dining restaurant in Auckland and have always left very happy. Unfortunately based on what we had (irrespective of price) this place is absolutely not in the same league as other fine dining restaurants. Very unfortunate because I am not even a fussy person and generally always give positive reviews. This menu is a joke, it's a gimmick. If you think you serve good food from the 256 degustation you have a serious mental issue and perception of what good food is.

Ambience, presentation of food and service were superb. 10/10 place to have a drink and not eat anything.