Bracu Restaurant

Simunovich Olive Estate is also home to a unique restaurant, Bracu, which takes its name from the Adriatic island of Brac, the place where our olive growing tradition began.

It is a rare thing to be privileged enough to have an estate so beautiful. So, one day, as we walked through the rows of olives that march down the valley, we struck upon an idea: why not share our good fortune with others - let them experience a taste of what we have created, and care for.

Sitting atop the estate, like a sentinel on permanent guard, was a historic kauri villa that until this point we had left untouched. It was all the motivation we needed to create a dining experience like no other in New Zealand. A place where we could share our life with others in that most noble of all traditions - through good friends, great company and even better food. Today that idea is simply called Bracu - a dining destination that ignites the senses, captivates the palate and replenishes the soul.

Bracu Reviews Online

In addition to the Finda and Menu Mania reviews you can access below, there are heaps available on the Dine Out website. Go there now to read what our customers are saying.

Destination TV Visits the Estate

The "Hit the Road" series from Destination TV recently visited us on the Estate. Branka gave them the grand tour covering the groves, picking, processing, skin care and Bracu of course. You can watch the video right on our site.

People's Choice Award 2009

We were recently awarded the Best Nationwide Restaurant People's Choice award by Corporate Events Guide. We have worked hard to earn this distinction and welcome you to enjoy the fruits of our labour.

If you feel we deserve the award again this year, please click the graphic to vote.

If you would like a special gift for your friends and family, treat them to an evening at Bracu on you! Simply buy our Gift Vouchers online or by phone (09 236 1030).