First time dining here and was very impressed! Catered for my whole family with meat eaters, pescatarian and me (vegan)! They have a whole vegan menu which is really delicious and nice for an italian restaurant as usually everything is loaded with cheese. Innovative flavours! The risotto was incredible and full of flavour. Family got the tiramisu which was apparently superb! Presentation was gorgeous
Excellent food at this high end restaurant with a family feel.
We tried the restaurant month menu which highlighted their pork dishes. We really enjoyed the tiger prawn and cannoli (dessert). The bone broth was good too but found the meatballs in it were a little overdone.
Table was a bit small for our group of 4 but I suppose that's in keeping with the idea of a trattoria.
The staff were very attentive, clearing the table without us even noticing. It was nice that we didn't feel like our conversation was being interrupted.
Been here five times in the last 10 months and had a great time every time. The staff always make my family and I feel comfortable there and are always helpful. The food out of the recurring dishes I’ve had are incredibly consistent (having had the Polpette deer meatballs and Buttered maltagliati with duck have not disappointed) and does a good job of using contrasting flavours or textures to break up otherwise heavy pasta and steak dishes. The steak with some sort of balsamic vege topping may be a bit abrupt of a flavour match for some however.
Everything about the place is just amazing. I went online and the restaurant was full booked for a Friday evening. Called up and got a table. Arrived on time and was very well greeted. We were lucky to get a booth for our table. Thanks to the lovely waitstaff. The deco is surely eye catching, elegant, warm and comfortable leather booth seating. Was not too noisy either. We ordered the wood fire prawns, the crayfish meatballs, Fish of the day was snapper and this was one of the best and crispy pan roasted fish I tasted We also had the Agnolotti of gunard and scampi - must try all the dishes. Dessert was Tiramisu was very delicious as well. The bar staff were also very nice an created a special cocktail for my wife and she loved it. Overall a great place for an upmarket style dining. Total bill for 2 adults $214.00.
Warm and toasty dining experience for a cold winters night. Food was beautifully prepared and presented, and the desserts especially were exceptional! A great place for fantastic Italian food!
Baduzzi is one of my favourite resturants in Auckland and has been since it opened. The crayfish meatballs are my personal favourite. The great food, amazing wine and fabulous service is what keeps me coming back. The staff always go the extra mile to give you a great dining experience!
It was an excellent dinner and wine. Finished off with a very tasty tiramisu.
The first bottle of wine we opened was sour and was replaced immediately.
Service was friendly.
The crayfish balls needed more flavour but didn't hinder our experience. Everything else was faultless.
Would come back.
Great vibes and service. Food was delicious. We got the vegetarian meatballs, eggplant parmigiana and the saffron and potato tortellini. Portions were small relative to the price but I guess that’s to be expected.
Really nice place good atmosphere nice friendly staff quick service amazing tarimasu would highly recommend
Torta Caprese: who can resist a dessert with Miann chocolate🍫?! Chocolate with raspberry sorbet 🍨could not be more perfect combination!
Tiramisu: was so excited to try this famous dessert especially I am a big fan of anything with Baileys🍸. We highly recommend this one if you visit Baduzzi!
Ciamhella Romagnola: this one lost its shine ✨being on the same table with other 2 desserts simply because they were so amazing😍. However this was still very delicious and I wouldn't be disappointed if this was on the table alone.
been taken there for a dinner for my special night. staff at front house were quite young which i wouldn't mind as long as they do their best job there, unfortunately, those are bit less educated for high standard restaurant like they don't know much well about how to express their menu and wines. So we had to choose on our own and gave it a go by just great naming on the menu. We ordered appetizer,main and dessert,we enjoyed most of them.Just wish they could add on great table service and caring customer a bit more to concerns their location and cost of food as well.
We are a group of 27 people having a delightful sunny lunch, and we were thoroughly impressed by the exceptional service and delicious food at Baduzzi. Despite the bustling atmosphere on a busy Friday afternoon, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cater to our needs. I wholeheartedly recommend Baduzzi to anyone in search of a fantastic long lunch experience for a small group. You have to order the meatball!! i did not want to share with anyone hehehe.
Nice food and I love their specials as well. They got some good vegetarian options to cater for some vegetarians in our group. They took good care of all dietary requirements.
Service was bit slow on a Wednesday afternoon probably because they are short staffed. Otherwise it is all good.
Popped here after hitting up a film at the ASB Theatre. I've been here plenty of times and it is consistently good.
We were walk-ins tonight but were very kindly accommodated. Ordered the beef meatballs, steak, saffron tortellini and the polenta. The food was incredibly tasty. The tortellini was a bit small but the flavour carried it.
The service and cocktails were impeccable. If you're looking for a great date spot, this is it.
Excellent customer service, delicious and tasty dishes, desserts were beautiful decorated and prepared. Overall a great restaurant.
Wonderful food and service! We couldn't decide which dishes to choose so we ordered extra and had a lovely feast made extra special by the attentiveness of the staff who overheard we had a birthday at the table. Would recommend the Chicken saltimbocca, Pasta alforno and Agnolotti of gurnard & scampi especially.
Very Friendly staff , everything tasted good from starters to desserts , will definitely be back to try more dishes.
If you're going to a show at the ASB Waterfront Theatre, Baduzzi is a fantastic choice which is close by and has some delicious food. We loved the meat balls and the eggplant parmigiana was amazing. Great drinks selection. Perfect place for a meal.
Cosy Italian restaurant located near the waterfront. Walking in you'll soon notice the many plants decorating in a cool vibe - booths and an outside area complete the atmosphere. Service was amazing, from FOH to table, it was all smiles and efficiency. Nice selection of wines, including options by the glass. Went with my partner for a celebration, we had a zucchini flower "special of the day" as entree that was just delicious. Primi and secondi (3 cheese pasta, duck pasta, fish and bistecca) were also tasty and had beautiful presentations. Dessert was a treat, dark chocolate with raspberry sorbet. All in all a very nice experience, looking forward to come back.
Amazing Italian food, and great atmosphere with excellent service.
Nothing is more welcoming than stepping into this place after a wet and windy stroll across the docklands. I was not particularly hungry so we got an appetiser and some meatballs. Excellent service with the waiter and the meatballs were incredible, seasoned well with a refreshing tomato based sauce. The waiter also offered some bread to soak up the sauce which is very smart. I would go back again but hungry this time.
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