Mr K had Scotch Fillet, served medium-rare on a bed of baked potatoes with red wine, cracked pepper and peppercorn sauce, while I opted for my fish of the day, grilled with lemon, served with cauliflowers and potatoes.
We went to this little Italian restaurant called Invito which is located at the Chancery in Auckland CBD last weekend. The restaurant provides both indoor and outdoor dining. Lovely place to relax and enjoy fine dining on a lazy spring afternoon. We were there late afternoon and opted for the open-air area as it was quite a sunny day, the ambiance was quiet and nice. The food was exceptional with great service. I especially love their tiramisu, it’s probably one of the best I’ve had in a while, very rich yet not too sweet. This place is definitely one of my favourite hang-out places, absolutely divine! Drool away people! 
It’s happy Friday again! Have a wonderful weekend ahead!
Tags: fine dining, food, invito, italian restaurant, photography, western food
September 26th, 2008 at 1:38 am
The food look tempting. Oh boy. It’s Friday again. How time flies.
CC: It certainly does, next thing you know, Christmas is around the corner!
September 26th, 2008 at 1:53 am
Look like you haven’t been eating out with Mr. K for quite sometime.I am sure it was nice food and nice time spent together. Thanks for sharing. Wow, it’s already spring?
CC: We eat out every weekend. I prefer to dine out when time is not an issue, so we can just relax and have a good time. Yes, spring is here and weather is warming up!
September 26th, 2008 at 2:00 am
so fast friday…..
i would love the environment … relaxing quiet and away from crowd….
as per the food… main course all look good….
but desert abit normal… hahah….
your photography skill really make them look good….
CC: Yup, Friday, Happy Happy Friday!
I really like this place, it offers the whole package, good ambiance, nice food and excellent service! The deserts may look normal but they tasted excellent!
September 26th, 2008 at 2:07 am
Yum yum!!
For a while I had forgotten your time is faster than ours.
Happy weekend, cc! *hugs*
CC: Yup, comes this Sunday, it’ll be 5 hours ahead. Happy weekend!
September 26th, 2008 at 2:17 am
Oh I’m drooling I’m drooling!
CC: Drool me a river!
September 26th, 2008 at 3:40 am
Hi cc, thanks for dropping by my site. Amazing food photography!
CC: Hello fibrate. Thanks for visiting my blog! Hope to see you around!
September 26th, 2008 at 3:47 am
CC, would you mind telling what kind of camera do you use? Tx
CC: I use Nikon D80.
September 26th, 2008 at 3:53 am
The dessert looks soo tempting!
CC: It is very tempting alright! I can’t get enough of those delicious tiramisu!
September 26th, 2008 at 4:06 am
your Food Photo shooting really good. can share with me, how to get perfect angle of food photo shooting?
CC: Thanks. Well, just keep trying different angles that show the food in pleasant light. One thing I adhere to is not to shoot half-eaten food, most of the time they look either bad or gross. LOL
September 26th, 2008 at 4:26 am
I shouldn’t have come and visit your blog this late nite. Now I’m hungry -_-” Very nice pictures you have there though ^_^
CC: Oh, sorry about that. Thanks.
September 26th, 2008 at 5:00 am
Ummm….nom nom.
God, I waiting for fasting month to end. Then I can go crazy.
CC: Soon soon!!
September 26th, 2008 at 5:31 am
cc,
Definitely great food!
Happy weekends!
CC: Same to you!
September 26th, 2008 at 5:48 am
CC,
Sedap!
Tag me along next time, so that I can enjoy too
Sure expensive, I bet
CC: Not too pricey consider it’s fine dining.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:44 am
you’re right i am absolutely drooling right now! Yummy!
CC:
September 26th, 2008 at 6:55 am
ohhh my!!! the tables and chairs layout in the narrow streets really look very welcoming!!!
i like it!!!
CC: Yea, I really like the place too!
September 26th, 2008 at 8:13 am
i likey cheese cake
yum yum
lurve da pics
CC: It tasted great! A perfect blend of sweet and sour.
September 26th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Drool……
CC:
September 26th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Drool! Drool! Looks absolutely delicious…and expensive! LOL!!! Now your turn…Hop over to my blog and drool over the food in today’s post (Not the kuih muih! That was yesterday’s!)! Hahahahahahaha!!! U have a nice weekend too!!!
CC: It’s always a drool feast at your blog. LOL
September 26th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
*salivating* I must say, your photos made the food look good! (Not the other way round :P) And I LOVE Italian food! Must remember this restaurant IF I ever visit NZ some day.
CC: Thanks! Sure thing!
September 26th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
The place and food looks good. Happy Friday!
CC: Happy weekend!
September 26th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
drooling. =) yum.
CC: Super!
September 26th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Sure looks yummy and love your photography skill
Happy weekend too pal.
CC: Thanks shionge!
September 26th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
The food all looked so appetising. Must be due to your good photography skills. I think the cake on the right looks really good. Is that cheese cake?
CC: It’s already great looking to start with.
That’s passion fruit cheesecake.
September 26th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Wow, beautiful photo series!
I’m hungry already ;-P
CC: Thanks! Well, you have plenty of choices 24/7 over there!
September 26th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Wow, I envy your photography skills. Can’t eat it, might as well as enjoy the view.
CC: Thank you! Thanks for dropping by, hope to see you again!
September 26th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
oh no! why no spoiler for us! damn i am hungry early in the morning now, that scotch fillet looks heavenly
CC: Haha, that’s Mr K’s favourite, he loves it! I prefer fish.
September 26th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
i guess Mr. K must be a very romantic person… seems like he always spoils you with yummilicious food!
CC: He is! Makes me fat!
September 26th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
happy weekend! =D
i love the b&w photo with the red..did u photoshop that or can ur camera do that?
now i have cravings for thick creamy rich cake!!!!! =P hehehe
CC: That’s done in photoshop. Go get a cake, it’ll make you happy!
September 26th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Beautiful shots they are, CC. Am drooling alright. LOL! Happy Friday and weekend.
CC: Thank you!
September 26th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Dining outdoor is a great experience… but possibly not in Malaysia.
CC: Yes, probably not.
September 26th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Nice photos…
They look delicious…
CC: Thank you! They are delicious!
September 26th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Wow, a nice place to hangout. Like some of the places in James Bond movie lorrr……I am Bond…..Foodie Bond….. Ha Ha
CC: Haha, now send some food over foodie bond!
September 26th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
wooow…. (drooling). the place looks beautiful
CC: Yea, it’s one of my favourite places to relax and unwind.
September 26th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Beautiful pictures. I really need to go to bed because this post is making me SO hungry! Have a wonderful weekend
CC: Yea, probably not a good idea to see those photos right before bedtime. LOL
September 26th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Absolutely mouth-watering!! Slurpp!
Enjoy your weekend.
CC: You too che-cheh!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Look tempting.
Btw, you snapped nice photos.
CC: Thank you!
September 26th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
hey seriously your pictures are damn nice!
CC: Thank you very much!
September 26th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
The natural light must have to be the key contribution to the nice photos huh?
CC: Yes, natural light is the best.
September 26th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
this is the right way to take the pics of those food ……… up close. can u take an order for me too …..
CC: Yes sir, what would you like to have today?
September 26th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
yeah, i love al fresco dining during spring as well.
enjoying the elements and savouring a hearty meal is the way to live life!
looking at your fabulous photos makes me feel i’m there in spirit…hehe
i dunno how you do it but the images keep getting better and better, and the standard has been set pretty high up already!
CC: One of the best thing to do in spring. Thanks Jeremy, I strive to do better.
September 26th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Yummy…d cheesecake looks so tempting…hehe
Happy weekend…!!!
CC: The sweet-sour taste is very appetising.
September 26th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
grrr. am i allowed to be envious? hahaha.
have a great weekend with mr k, sweet cc!
CC: Haha… you too misti!
September 27th, 2008 at 12:30 am
wow, such a wonderful meal….i love tiramisu also
CC: It’s my comfort food.
September 27th, 2008 at 2:13 am
Nice food… Make me drooling…
CC: Drool away!
September 27th, 2008 at 2:29 am
why you not order tiramisu for me
this friday night my hb allowed my back to my mother house. This will be a wonderful weekend
CC: They change the deserts regularly, next time I bring you there again.
September 27th, 2008 at 2:46 am
hie! thanks for dropping by at my blog. I love all your pictures! will drop by more often to check out your blog!
have a great weekend!
CC: Helli eileen, hope to see you around!
September 27th, 2008 at 4:05 am
One word … YUMMY!!! : )
CC: Super yuummilicious!
September 27th, 2008 at 7:24 am
Just by looking at the pictures makes me hungryyy~~
CC:
September 27th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Aww I LOVE alfresco dining on a warm afternoon. By warm, in no way am i referring to this scorching and humid weather in Malaysia. :/
CC: It’s one of the best thing to do in Spring.
September 27th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Note to self..don’t come to CC’s blog when fasting..tsk tsk..you’re cruel..
CC: Oh, sorry HLiza, come back after!
September 27th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
nice shots. Love it.
CC: Thank you, hope to see you here again!
September 27th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
yum yum shots!
happy weekend to you and Mr.K!
CC: Thank you, same to you!
September 27th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Very tempting. I love the photos and they make me want to eat them!
Happy Weekend!
;D
CC: Happy Weekend!
September 27th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
I love tiramisu and this looks so yummy! Your post is making me hungry, I just had lunch.
CC: Believe me, that is one hell of a Tiramisu! The best!
September 29th, 2008 at 2:05 am
Great food photos!! So yummy..:)
CC: Super-duper!
September 29th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
OMG, I am really drooling away…
CC: Me too!!! ;P
September 30th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
i think you should sell ur pics in istockphoto.com
where u can earn alot there…
cos i really think ur pics are great…
CC: Thanks for your kind words, I’ll think about that.
September 30th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
OMG!!!! Food!!! Food!!! I love food. And your pictures are so, so pretty. errr, I sound gay dont I….*sniff*
CC: No, not gay, but you do sound like a fellow glutton. LOL
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Good food + good place = excellent chill out session! Not to mention EXCELLENT photos!
CC: Fantastic place!! Thanks.
October 6th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Wah….LOVE the sweeties! Mmmmm…..