SChan
Cosy and Delightful Italian Cafe serving up simple Italian fare, great hearty staff. Prices are reasonable with a good portion of servings, only things I would add is the Tiramisu was abit on the soggier side.
Daemon Zito
Lovely little cafe, the food was delicious! Very rich flavors and fresh ingredients. Definitely will be coming back here soon.
monica r
Lovely hidden spot in the city ❤️❤️😘 yummy lasagna!
Gylfie
Popped in for dinner, as its close to our hostel and has good ratings. The food (Chicken and Tomato Pasta) was delicious: simple and bright, and tasted like a homecooked meal. The tiramisu was one of the best I've ever eaten. The staff are sweet and attentive, and I can see why this restaurant has great reviews. Bad reviews about the food being reheated don't make sense to me, everything was cooked in front of us and piping hot. My only qualm is that I wish the prices were updated. 😊
Megan M.
We really liked the pizza that we ordered! Lots of toppings and the crust was nice and tasty as well.
Lewella
All I can say is that everything is superb. The food makes you feel like your mom or grandmother cooked it. It has that homecooked feeling. Ingredients are fresh, and the portions are big. My friend and I went home full and satisfied. The service is excellent. It is a small restaurant, but do not let that stop you from dining there. Will surely come back.
Sara Mata
My expectations were not high... and this really surprised me! We ordered a veggie pizza and it was so tasty! Thank you very much girls, you were the best <3
Tekuriri MONTARON
All was very good for us, lasagna, salad, brushetta, the 2 women were friendly and kind.
Alma
Words cannot express how incredible this place is. The food is delicious, and the owners are beautiful.
They treated us like family and just made our holiday incredible. I'm telling everyone possible about this place!!!
C DG
The most authentic pizza place in the area. Definitely recommend!
Jaybie Rutherford
On a freezing cold day, i needed a quick coffee and somewhere out of the wind. I had a gorgeous latte and was served by the loveliest staff. Will definitely bring my friends back to try the food because everything smelled so good and it felt so welcoming and homely!
Ana
Lovely staff and great food! Wanted to come here for a while after I saw a video about this place on social media and now that I visited Auckland I was happy to see it was opened.
Nina Hu
Good home-style and hearty pizza and pasta. Lots of love has gone into the food. Ambience and service both were lovely and cosy, very homely.
Dani
Empecible service!, really nice and flavourful food that's homemade and authentic. Would definitely comeback again, only negative/suggestion would be to sever the lasagne on a plate not in a metal dish 😁💞. Good money fir your buck.
Sam Thompson
What a hidden gem.. everything was delicious and the owner was so lovely. We can’t wait to come back.
Esteban Suárez Picado
A great place to enjoy italian food in Auckland. Excellent service 👌🏼
Alexander Moruo
Very authentic Italian place with the most adorable owners. Really enjoyed the pizza
Maria Stapleton
The best pasta I’ve ever had in my life. And I’m a massive pasta eater!
Lovely, intimate, authentic restaurant. Couldn’t recommend more.
Carlos Camilo Torres Alvarado
A very nice place. The pizza is delicious and they have chilean food as completos and empandas . A real recommend place........
Irene Estrella
I like the thin crust pizza. All the food are awesome! Nice place and a very friendly crew.
April Smith
We love this place....the food is always on point and the service is absolutely amazing. Friendly authentic dining recommend to anyone.
Sergio Stabellini
I liked it very much. the girls are very kind .. I highly recommend it ... Sergio Italia �
James Auger
Amazing place with the best Italian food in the city :)
Alessandro Braz Moreira
Best pizza downtown !! Amazing friendly staff love it !!!
Bryce Mason
Was in Auckland last week, walking around , came across this little Gem , Great food , Will be back for sure :)
Macarena Páez Aranda
Gracias por hacer de este lugar un hogar! Creo que este año que estuve con mi Working Holidays probé casi todos los platos y postres... muchas gracias Maria y Yuly por todo!
Harlene Harl Dominguez
Nice place to stop by and grab a cup of coffee.. desserts are superb.. service is awesome..
First time but will definitely revisit. :)
Luisa Billini
Un lugar digno de una italiana, acogedor y muy agradable. Su dueña es muy divertida
Shareen Mudaliar
Great food great service :)one of the best pizzas in city :)
Markitos Santos
Simply amazing! Both the food and service are great. Maria and Yuli always make sure you feel at home at Romani Cafe!
Ana Millo Tremesiano
Nos encanto es como estar en casa suoer recomendado
Foodie
So yummy🤤
Flames And Skewers
The place has great Pizza, but a little congested seating. We tried a Salmon Pizza and it was fantastic. The crust was thin and it was very well cooked. The chilli oil was exactly as spicy as I wanted it to be, i.e. not too much but just enough to tickle your tongue with flavour.
Jeff Davenport
NOT CHILD FRIENDLY! They tried to charge a fee of 5$ to cleanup our table after my 5 year old boy spilled his drink. This is the first time I have ever heard of a "cleanup fee" at a restaurant. Furthermore, after refusing to pay the fee, the manager became agressive causing significant stress with my 2 young children. We were then told that we were not welcome back, a request we will be happy to oblige by. Average pizza too.
Jade Bartlett
Very dissatisfied with the customer service and quality of food received today. After receiving our pizza order (takeaway) we were rudely told to leave as the there was an additional $1 fee to dine in which we were not intending on doing, were simply organising our stuff. We tried to explain that we were on our way and the staff looked us up and down and held their hand out for the additional $1 fee that they thought they deserved. It’s a no wonder we were the only customers in sight throughout the experience. Finishing with an underwhelming mediocre margarita pizza you could say we won’t be returning customers.
Janet Liu
The ladies were extremely kind and all but the food?........ The bread was dry and hard to bite into. The lasagna.. Oh god.. Disaster. It was packaged in tinfoil container. The pasta was dry and it was soggy inside. A waste of $20. Wont be back.
Tapasya.aashish
Pizza was delicious and the owners were so kind 🍕🥰<br/><br/>Will definitely be visiting this place again !
Ninahooo
Good home-style and hearty pizza and pasta. Lots of love has gone into the food. Ambience and service both were lovely and cosy, very homely.
Andy
A real cozy place to eat at, especially in the evening, on a very peaceful Fort Street. Personally I had only tried the pasta there, but can certainly vouch for it being one of the best I've had. A must-visit for all lovers of Italian!
Luz !
Best Italian food in Auckland and my favorite restaurant. What can I say about this amazing place? You go there once and then you feel part of the family already, so I feel biased! Amazing staff, warm and cozy, not pretentious. Amazing pizzas, pastas, lasagna, tiramisu. BYO available. Been there many times and tried different pastas and pizzas. With friends or family, it is always great.
Krutarth Soparkar
Those trademark Italian pizza are just simply ok point no extras like cheesy crust and all that <br/>Just your simple and best authentic pizza.<br/>Do give it a try if you like pizza you will definitely love this place
Nitika Sharma
Best vegetarian pizza I ever had in Auckland. Amazing pasta. The lady at the counter is very friendly and polite. Highly recommended. Fallen in love with the people and food here ❤️
Surbhi
One of the best pizzas in Auckland. Bit pricy though but I just love the taste. The owner is a very sweet lady and likes to serve fresh handmade pizzas.
Yani Yasmim Gondo
Romani Cafe is my all time favourite restaurant! I'm a huge lover of the Italian cousine! I've lived in New Zealand for 4 years now, and haven't found ANYTHING like the pasta and pizza at Romani! The place is quiet, cozy, beautiful and the staff are absolutely incredible!!! 100% recommend!!!!!
Sanjesh Lal
nice quiet little place, my son really enjoyed his cheese pizza. But the Fanta was very overpriced at $6.50 for 330ml ! Oherwise I would have given a 5*, service was friendly.
Ivanna Molina
Romani Café is a cozy restaurant with a friendly staff and fantastic food. I totally recommended the pesto pasta and Pollo pizza. For dessert, the tiramisu is the best. Lovely place and nice staff 😊.
Allan Ovalles
This is my favorite Italian restaurant in Auckland. Their staff make you feel welcome and like part of the family. I recommend any pizza or pasta on the menu. The prices are good for the quality and amount of food you get. Highly recommend!
Jana
Went here seeing it was part of restaurant month. It's quite small and crammed. Initially ordered pasta but changed my mind when I saw the lady getting frozen sauce out of a chest freezer and reheating in a microwave! Eww - I don't go out for microwave meals. I felt bad for the people who got that and had to pay! Pizza was alright - they should just stick to pizza!
Q
The WORST and disappointing restaurant I have EVER BEEN. Came here for the restaurant month 25$ special by using American Express Card, as I walked into the restaurant I immediately asked about the deal and the waitress said yes they do offer it. However, <br/>1. The pasta(beef/ham & cheese) are too plain and bland, either putting too much cheese or having too little tomato sauce. <br/>2. The soggiest and yucky tiramisu I have ever eaten - you can see the bottom is very wet and it's way to yucky to put it in your mouth.<br/><br/>But that's not the worst case. After having this disappointing meal we were suddenly told the American Express card is NOT accepted in the counter as they don't have the card machine to process the transection, and clearly, the waitresses didn't want to take any responsibility about this and they still insisted me to pay the full price for the meal. So, why are they even on the promotion list is the first case? There are promotional leaflet and AE logo stickers around the counter, and they blame me back I didn't ask them in the first place? <br/><br/>Despite such irresponsible and rude attitude of the waitresses, so pissed off I still managed to pay the full fee using another card, but I swear I will complain this to related association and never ever want to revisit this black-hearted cheating restaurant again, and I hope if anyone sees this review....please go to another restaurant.
Jason Zhang
Came here for restaurant month for lunch for their $25 two course meals. The place is a little bit cramped as there are only 6 small tables available. Seeing the menu we chose main and desserts and I was pretty excited to have pasta after a long time. According to the waitress, the pasta are handmade. However they did not taste like it was handmade and they were shaped too perfectly to be handmade. Also both dishes were too bland with too much cheese and cream and the butter was just turning into liquid at the bottom. The texture felt like it was slightly undercooked as well. For desserts we had cheesecake and flan. The waitress said the cheesecake was New York style, but it was frozen with strawberry jam on top. The flan was the biggest disappointment as it was way too sweet, frozen, mushy, and looked nothing like a flan.<br/><br/>Taste - 5/10<br/>Quality - 3/10<br/>Size - 6/10<br/>Service - 6/10<br/>Price - 6/10<br/>
Maria Venero
The best italian food in the city! I fully recommend any of the pastas in the menu, their creamy sauce is really tasty! Their service is great and fast, they are always warm and with a big smile to serve you. The dishes have a fair size compared to their price, they're not expensive at all. Don't forget to order a nice dessert before you leave: The tiramisu is yummy!!!
Alex Torres
I really enjoyed Romani Cafe. The ambient is very cozy with really good service, their pizza it's not the regular fast-food pizza, but instead very tasteful with nice ingredients. I recommend 100% the Pollo Pizza, with chicken and avocado. Very good!!!
Ankur Mishra
This is great little place for a good vibe and environment. Come along with a book and you will definitely enjoy the food with a glass of wine. The food is great, not diverse, but everything they offer is delicious, especially the desserts. And the service is very welcoming and nice. My favorite would be any of the Pizzas and the lasagna.
Macarena Páez Aranda
I was here some days ago and i want to tell you my experience.<br/>The restaurant is small but is really cozy! And its owners give us a friendly welcome, they make me feel like home.<br/><br/>Me and my boyfriend ate an amazing pasta . I took vegetarin lasagna and my friend the bolognese . <br/><br/>There are some desserts and we tried the tiramisu. It was amazing fully recommended .<br/><br/>Come here and enjoy it
Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!
I came here two days in a row, I asked the young waiter what chicken one he recommended he said it's chicken in a white sauce. I noticed it came out supper fast, there wasn't really much taste, I decided to give u a second try. So the following day I came back and had seafood pasted. It was 26 dollars , very over priced and bland. I watched the young guy pale it so I know non of it was fresh it was microwaved. Very disappointing it was all pasta with a tinny but it sauce. <br/><br/>The tiramisu was quiet nice it had a lot of thick cream but that was the best thing when it comes to this restaurant, I won't try it again all though he did say the pizza was amazing not sure weather or not to try it...
Vick
I love this place. <br/>My favourite are pasta sorrentina and lasagna. <br/>I am always feeling at home.
Jessica Fajardo
‘Romani Cafe’ is a small cafe in the city, but for me it’s home. It has small cramped seating decorated with italian table cloths, carefully placed salt and pepper shakers, bright orange walls, a teeny tiny kitchen and an aesthetically pleasing and well stacked soda fridge. <br/>The mouth watering smell of pizza as you walk in invigorates your senses and will have you drooling within seconds. As soon as you walk in you are greeted with big bright smiles and service so nice it's almost like being at home! Not to mention the food is absolutely incredible, my personal favourite being the lasagna, the best part is that it's all very affordable! While it does look like a very small space the seating was arranged to form bigger tables for an event that I was hosting. Overall an amazing place and would recommend to anyone wanting authentic Italian food!
Maria Cole
Went there with my husband on 15 December. The food was simply bad. We both ordered pizzas and they were not even made with pizza dough but with some kind of dry pastry. I saw the food of the other people and it looked really unappealing. I suspect there may be different people cooking compared to the past. I even told three guys who took a seat beside us to go before they ordered. The people running it are lovely but can't cook.
Raymond Tiong
I feel that some of the zomato reviews have hyped this place up too much. I wasn't blown away by the food, but I would be open to returning and trying something different.<br/><br/>I chose to add meat to my pesto pasta for $3 extra. Found the pesto a bit salty at times. Comes with grilled toast (2 slices). Didn't look very pretty; a lot lighter in colour and thicker in texture than what I expected, but it still tasted okay. Fairly big portion but some bits of chicken were a bit dry – I suspect they used breast not thigh. Not sure it was worth it.<br/><br/>Chicken avocado pizza was quite big. The avocado didn't taste as fresh as it looked - maybe because it was baked under the cheese. <br/><br/>Service was lovely from beginning to end; friendly smiles and lots of personality. However, we did end up having to get our own water as the staff seemed to have forgotten about it.<br/><br/>The restaurant is very small. It wouldn't be good for groups; they only have tables for two.
Martha Billini Lanz
Romani Cafe is like home. You feel like your Nona is making this amazing and delicious food. You can order any kind of pizza they are DELICIOUS 😋 and the pasta too. They have good coffee and beautiful desserts 🍨. <br/>The place is very homely and super clean. The people are very friendly and Maria is the best Italian chef in town. I love her and this place. I full recommend 👍🏻<br/>Maria Elena Billini Lanz
Medium_Rare
A homely abode amongst the ruckus, Romani stands oddly on the newly fashionable Fort Street. Sporting bright Crayola colours, there is a strong feeling of warmth that resembles what one would experience when visiting your grandma's kitchen.<br/><br/>The layout of the restaurant is quite limited so it's not great for big groups, but perfect for intimate occasions or groups of 3-4. We ordered the Pollo Pizza, Chicken Cancun, pesto pasta, Alfredo and the mushroom pasta. It was more than enough food for our group of 4 but only came up to around $25 a person. <br/><br/>In terms of quality, I would say that the food was homely and wholesome. They really layer the cheese in the pastas which I guess can be good or bad depending on your taste buds. Our favourites were the pizzas: there was plenty of toppings and the sauces were delightful.<br/><br/>Showstopper: Splendid pizzas and great service!<br/><br/>Overall grade: B+
Monserrat Huizar
I love this place, the food is well served and really tasty. The lasagna is my favorite, and you have to try the tiramisu. You can't find a better tiramisu than this!
Michelle Ma Belle
Tucked away in Fort Street is this little Italian gem.<br/><br/>From the moment you walked in, you will be attracted by the romantic and intimate ambience. The red checked table cloths and the photos on the wall, everything about the place will make you feel at home. <br/><br/>The service was beyond friendly and attentive. However the showstopper was definitely the food. Oh the food. The sauce was cheesy, creamy, and flavorful. The pasta was homemade (you get a choice between spaghetti, fettuccine, and penne), which had an amazing texture, and was cooked al dente. The portion size was so generous that my sister got full half way through the food and had to takeaway. Definitely the ultimate comfort food. Even the homemade bread that came with the pasta was scrumptious.<br/><br/>Thee pizza had traditional thin crispy base, and was loaded with cheese. It was so good that just the plain garlic & butter flavoured one was heavenly. <br/><br/>All in all this is no question one of the heartiest Italian food I've had in Auckland. The price was super reasonable too. Already can't wait to come back to try their other pasta and pizzas.
Hugo Herrera
I was looking around in town for a place to have lunch and for a hunch I decide to grab a bite here.I decide to order the Lasagne and my hunch was right as I can say that it was awesome,really good portion and you get for what you are paying for.Also I strongly suggest you to try their pizza, so far the best Italian pizza in town, thin and crispy base and generous toppings.
Pierre
I decided to try this place as I was looking for either some pizza or pasta and couldn’t remember where in Auckland in the central area I’d visited before for pizza (it was good). <br/><br/>The interior immediately presented a welcoming and homely aspect. I liked the clean and very creative set-up. The space wasn’t very large and the seating could be a little cramped but it still delivered a good overall feeling.<br/><br/>The pizza was very pleasing. It had a thin base and a very soft creamy texture on top with an appropriate amount of seasoning. It also seemed very light. It wasn’t exactly a Supreme but as close a version as the restaurant offers. <br/><br/>Service was very friendly and welcoming and overall it was a very good place for pizza.
Anya's Eats
Small cafe tucked in a small area in Front Street. I was walking around trying to get out of the rain and cold and ran into this place. The service was great and the food amazing! I had the panino and it was so good. They make it right in front of you so you know it's fresh, and the presentation is beautiful. Highly recommended.
GothicMetalFairy
This is by far my favorite little restaurant in Auckland. It is a quiet little place where the staff make you feel welcome and like part of the family, the food is wonderful and so filling, I can never finish it all, it is a great price for the quality and amount of food you get. The vegetarian lasagna is wonderful if not a bit too cheesy and the lovely lady who works there was able to leave out any ingredients I am allergic to. It is a cozy place to spend a nice evening and would recommend it as a place to take your partner for a nice quiet dinner. Lovely place and lovely staff. 10/10 would go there any day :-)
Anas D Alo
Been there with friends, cozy little restaurant with friendly waitresses and amazing food. <br/><br/>Love the little cheesecakes they have just yummy. Only downside is that you have to pay for car parking around that area. <br/><br/>But definitely visit it's worth it.
Dasha Kashirskaya
I been there only once and like a year ago. That late evening it was such a heavy rain outside and we were desperately running through the street searching for a warm place to run into and wait for a rain to finish. <br/>So, we got to Romani Cafe. <br/>It is so tiny, but cosy place. Where all over the walls are pics with staff and guests - feeling like a family place, tees, souvenirs... Like a small cafe somewhere in Italy... Except us there was only one more couple and place was so quiet. I loved it. We decided on Hawaiian pizza and hot chocolates - and it was delicious.<br/>You feel peaceful there. We did not get too much attention from the staff, except taking and bringing the order. But maybe it was for the best actually - then we could chat and listen to the loud-loud rain.<br/>Nice place, I'd recommend you to check it out.
Peperoncino
Romani Cafe is a tiny venue located at Fort street just a few meters away from two other pizzerias so the competition is tense. It's a real Italian place with the lady chef (and likely owner in one) chatting in Italian to guests and a kitchen helper. The venue is not a 3 or 4 star restaurant that you would invite your in-laws to but that's not what you expect when getting a decent Italian pizza. I ordered a Salami with extra chili and it was ready within 15 minutes. The dough and crust had the same super thin thickness most likely without any amount of yeast and the texture was somewhat close to French pastry. Some people might be surprised but then again every Italian pizza is different depending on the grandma's recipe brought from Italy by various chefs. I enjoyed the pizza, the flavors, the freshly made tomato sauce and excellent quality mozzarella. The salami was a weird kind of pepperoni that was nice but I wouldn't put this specific type on any pizza as it did not have enough fat in it to melt out and add that typical flavor to the pizza topping.<br/>The espresso to clean my taste buds was excellent and the overall experience pretty nice. The tiny location and interior might not suit everybody but that's a matter of preference. If you're there after the food you will be just fine.
Riddhi Shah
Lovely cafe for nice italian food. Really liked the food espicially pasta. Tastes fresh and beautiful flavours combined together. Its a pleasent place.
Louise Guevarra
Romani Café is one of Auckland’s best little hidden gems. Their food is all fully homemade and Italian. They’re healthy too! Because they use a lot of olive oil. Romani serves some of the nicest pizzas in the city. My friends and I ordered Margherita and Hawaiian. It was ready in fifteen minutes!<br/>The pizzas were greasy and loaded with mozzarella cheese, ham, pineapple and tomatoes. The base was crispy but chewy under the cheese. I haven’t tried the pasta yet but it looked really good. And can I just say how beautiful this place is! Its really tiny and exotic. Their tables are wooden and covered with plastic table cloths. The walls are covered with Italian posters for atmosphere.
James Woods
Best mocha i had in all of auckland. Pity she isn't open for my early starts but would highly recommend. fantastic friendly service too - she was more than happy to have a chat while making the coffee
Logan Bicker
If you are ever in central Auckland and feeling hungry, this IS the place to visit. Don't know where to begin, amazing flavoursome food! Friendly always happy staff and amazing prices! Looking for a traditional Italian pizza, try le Vera! Yum!! This place so much better than any other! Restaurant or take away, hands down 11/10!!
Rangimaria Thomas Barrett
I felt an awesome family vibe from this cozy lil place. The service was awesome, the food was super yummy!!! have put this as one my regular places to dine at.
Daniel
This restaurant is a cozy place in which we can stay for some time and have wonderful mealssnacks. I do recommend this restaurant for everyone who is in Auckland for several reasons. Its location is very convenient due to it is close to Queen St. and the owners make the environment really friendly. The menu enconpasses pasta and pizza (both really prepared in original Italian fashion!!!), sandwiches, <br/>panines, Latin America snacks such as enpanadas you can find here as well as several diferent types of cakes.<br/><br/>It is really worth visiting it !!!!
Catherine F
Totally addicted to the pasta here! Friendly staff and amazing food!<br/><br/>Cute lil cafe environment and a great place for a delicious lunch or for takeaway pasta. Good sized portions and so so tasty!!<br/><br/>Havent tried the pizza yet, but looks and smells delicious. Definately well worth a visit!
Miguel
The food, attention and place are amazing.... best pizzas ever!!! I have been there several times and I can say that the taste of all their food is awesome!!! Totally recommendable to visit for the lovers of the Italian food, and also for the Latin people who miss southamerican food like Feijoadas, Quesadillas, Completos, as Italiano, Empanadas and different sweet things to try.
Mariano
Awesome place ! I had the best lasagna and I also have tried their incredible fully home made pizza and some of their deserts... super friendly service also. I will become a regular from this cafe for sure!
Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones
This place is great! Just had lunch there, and the Alfredo pasta was absolutely delicious as well as the garlic pizza bread. The service was super friendly too. I can't wait to go back! A++
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