Forest is an independently owned vegetarian restaurant at 243 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, Auckland. It is run by chef Plabita Florence and restaurant host Kate Underwood.
The à la carte menu is vegetarian and, according to the restaurant, changes frequently based on the season and what the kitchen has preserved. Forest emphasises local sourcing and minimal waste. Guests can visit for drinks, snacks, a full meal or dessert.
The bar offers cocktails, wine by the glass, craft beer and non-alcoholic drinks. Menu pricing on the website at the time of research put cocktails at $19 to $23 and wine by the glass at $15 to $19.
The restaurant's website lists two awards for 2024: 2 Hats at the Cuisine Good Food Awards, and Metro Restaurant of the Year.
Forest opens from 5pm. The website's main content lists Thursday to Saturday, though its page description mentions Wednesday to Saturday, so check current days before visiting. Walk-ins are welcome, and online bookings are recommended and can be made up to a month ahead.
The website does not give details of private dining or function capacity. Groups should contact the restaurant (hello@forestrestaurant.co.nz) to ask about numbers and set menus. More options are listed under Auckland venues.
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