In 2006 owner operators Natalia Schamroth and Carl Koppenhagen transformed a beautiful old post office in Northcote Point into The Engine Room and created what has become a beloved Auckland institution. The blackboards heave with bistro classics done extremely well and given a clever twist by Carl. Steak Frites with Maitre d’hotel butter, pork schnitzel lands on a potato rosti with caper butter, duck confit is paired with Kumara puree and pickled cherries. Sides are generous and packed with flavour and the dessert options include all of the greats spiked with seasonal elements: Profiteroles, Crumbles, Pannacotta and Natalia’s handmade Valrhona truffles. Dont miss their twice-baked goat’s cheese souffle, it's been on the menu since day one and is one of the best things you could ever hope to eat. Check website for opening hours MAINS: $39-$49