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Archie's Restaurant And Pizzeria
82/100 (3176 ratings)
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"Beautiful service, top wine and excellent food! Thank you Alessandro and..."
Annamarie Brbich
"Second time eating Archie’s and my goodness they do not disappoint! Amazing wood fires pizza and pasta! I mean look at that cream cheese ratio!..."
Lindsey Sun
"Really yum pizzas and pasta..loved the desserts too! Best service and super friendly staff! Been here too many times and always keen for another..."
Kritika
"Best seafood risotto I’ve ever had. There’re fish, scallops, mussels, squids and prawns inside the tasty..."
Lost In Dawn
"I love Archies! I have eaten here many times and every time is great. Friendly service, delicious food and wonderful vibe! The pizza and pasta are..."
Nikki Sykes
"Their pasta, seafood salad and lamb shank are very good! Worth trying. But risotto is a bit watery...."
Stella Lin
"PERFECTION! Everything I have tried from here is 10/10 no fault! Every dish is delicious! My favourite being the aubergine and leek filled..."
Biani Hoskins-Peri
"My friend and I were not too hungry so we only got a pizza and two drinks for a snack before movie. The Al Salmone was absolutely delicious! I had..."
The Poor Foodie
"Went on Monday and damn it was busy!! Staff was really attentive and helpful and service was prompt.I ordered fettuccine polo pasta which was..."
Vikram.vij
"Always the go to for a nice pizza and pasta! The staff are very friendly..."
Renie
"My sister and I went for lunch on saturday and had the garlic pizza with their balsamic vinegar on the side (which was the best thing to have on a..."
Kat Santos
"Food drinks games and bowling! Can u really go wrong..... we ordered the hot dogs literally all of them on the menu the chicken one was probably..."
#fatlyfe
"The food was so good and the price is okay. Lunch menu was 18 dollars. Could have been cheaper but it was good amount of food for that price. We went..."
Karen Kwan
"Mamma Mia pizzeria!!! (How do I know you read that in an Italian accent 😉). If you know Archie’s , you know that their food is SICK. I ordered..."
Altynai Saralaeva
"Archie's is a bustling little restaurant tucked away in Newmarket offering fantastically authentic Italian food. This is a lovely little gem with..."
Matchstick Reviews
"Both my boyfriend and I were craving Italian and decided to try out Archies on a busy Friday night. When we got there, it was already pretty full..."
Sharon Louie
"We came here on a bustling Wednesday night and were seated in the covered outdoor area. We ordered an Alla Margarita Pizza and Penne Polo..."
Vivian C
"Archie’s has been here forever and is my all time favorite restaurant in New Market since uni when each dish was only $14. Nothing has changed..."
Jonathan Chau
"We came here for the first time over the weekend for lunch and the restaurant was so busy that it was at full capacity! Not sure if it was because of..."
Sueshi
"Margherita pizza your location 2️⃣: Archies Pizzeria, Newmarket. This little place is situated in a nice and cozy lane of small..."
Allan Ha
"Italian paradise: personally I would rate the best risotto I had! I tried sautéed prawn risotto, oh so perfect. Also that yummy prosciutto..."
Surbhi Kharbanda
"Amazing food, service is great. Gave me a new appreciation for italian food. Pizza is cooked in a stone oven, quality of pastas were very..."
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"Came here for a birthday lunch with 15 or so friends. The atmosphere was cheerful and the interior was really quite authentic, with the bustling..."
Doris Ma
"Very authentic Italian food and all the meals are full of flavors. Love the pasta, risotto, pizzas and pene with Mama's special sauce - yumm. Great..."
Desmond Chan
"Nice and toasty inside on a cold and wet wintry evening, good food, friendly staff. Will definitely come back for more. You will always feel full..."
Cynthia Agustin
"Been here many times. They are often very busy. Not to be picky but service isn’t great most of the times. Food comes late. But we do love the food..."
FoodiesTable
"Came here for my birthday and was not disappointed! The food was amazing and everyone was happy, would definitely recommend to others. Had a very..."
Samantha
"Friendly staff. Good range of tasty Italian food and the portions are great for big eaters!Current favourite: Prosciutto Cotto e..."
Jack Burton
"Although rather pricey the pizza is very well made. Their passion for making great pizzas really shows. Their pizzas are very well complimented by an..."
Robert Peterson
"Went for the Napolitana and Puttanesca. Both were really good. Crust was a little doughy, but the cheese melted well in to the sauce.A..."
Michael.aholelei
"How is this place not more hyped?!! Came here for a byo last night & was blown away honestly!! At first looking at the menu I thought that it was..."
Lizzie
"Very nice Italian restaurant in new market!! Went in the evening with my boss and I have ordered the fettuccine polo for myself, and also..."
Annie Low
"Anything seafood related at Archie’s Pizzeria is THE thing to get. We have had the seafood salad (my absolute favourite), the salmon pizza and the..."
Randy
"Archie's pizzeria brings the authenticity and generosity of the Italian cuisine and the art of pizza making: the service is efficient, and kind and..."
Gina Voglar
"Had the Prosciutto Cotto e Funghi and the Fettuccine Polo. I reallllly loved the fettuccine and enjoyed the pizza. Friendly staff who went up and..."
Asianfoodie
"Damn Archie's Pizzeria is a 9/10. Went here for my birthday dinner with my family and had a pleasant time. The restaurant is always super busy but..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"I love Archie’s pizza, it’s right around the corner from where I work and when we did a lunch shout I just knew to come here!We ordered..."
Jenny Da
"Great pizza at this place which is all i had room for. Watching a lot of the other dishes come out gave me a serious case of food envy. Menus shows a..."
Flippynz
"Best pizza and pasta in newmarket. Also the seafood salad not bad. Sometimes we want to eat refresh foods coz paste too creamy, the seafood salad..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Delicious pizza full of flavour with fresh ingredients. Friendly service though it took a while for them to take our order. There could have been a..."
Jason Jost
"Been here twice and both times were great. Always busy for lunch but the food comes out quick and quality is great. $17 for their lunch..."
SpoonMe
"Best italian in town! You get the full italian experience too — lively chatter (but not too much), friendly service and the smell of good food..."
Ilie
"Used to come here weekly about 8 years ago! Returned yesterday for a small staff lunch, was just as I remember! Fantastic! Lovely Rose, everyone was..."
Bonny Sapphire
"Archie’s never fails. Not only that, but on more than one occasion he has given us complimentary frangelico & to top it off he gave us a ride to..."
Cass Finlayson
"Food was very nice and within a manageable price range, staff was friendly and nice. Highly recommend the pizza and the penne dishes. Overall, it was..."
Lillie
"Excellent salads and good pizzas. Friends I went with raves about their seafood salad. Check it out for some authentic Italian food ... great service..."
Anitha Narayan
"This place is VERY Italian. Prepare for a loud, friendly, fast-paced dining experience. This place is always packed 7 days of the week (especially..."
Veronica Te
"Time for a good pizza and pasta? From a warm welcome to quick service, Archies delivers on this. One of the best wood fired pizza’s yet while the..."
Morné Van Tonder
"I heard about this place very long time but I been to this restaurant first time on last 2 months. Actually I don’t like to eat pizza a lot but..."
Jewel
"I absolutely love this restaurant! Love the service you get from the time you enter through their door right up until you leave. I usually..."
Aisha Mohammed
"Lovely Italian atmosphere, I almost felt like I was in Italy haha. Tried Alla Margarita pizza and Fettucine Polo. Well-seasoned, nice flavours and..."
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"PLEASANT is the keyword here. While located nice and central in Newmarket, Archies is conveniently placed away from the noisy intersection and..."
Brendan Chun
"Very tasty , bloody nice medium rare ribeye steak came with decent sized salad, buttery and perfect mashed spuds. Mrs had a pizza- not best in the..."
Marcusliddell007
"Very good service. Food came out very fast. The lunch speicals are the best ordered the pizza gf ordered the beef salad both cooked perfectly.will..."
Bean
"Well..on a Saturday walk through Newmarket knowing nothing about restaurants in the area we decided to make a quick stop for a pizza and boy were we..."
João Plácido
"It's not often that when I order a seafood pasta, I get more seafood than pasta but that's how it is at Archies! The tutto mare is just an incredible..."
Wei
"The beef lasagna is really good, pizza crust is thin and crunchy. Staff is very attentive, it can be quite busy for lunch and for dinner probably..."
Margot Vildósola
"I love this place. I’m back again today after my first visit yesterday! It has a nice and relaxed vibe. I’ve only tried the pizza which is..."
Tyler Sutton
"Came here for a lunch stopover while we waited to see avengers! Ironically neither of us ordered their wood fired pizza this time round; instead..."
Oksana Zhang
"I loved the pizza and the place/staff is very welcoming.People in my group were not too happy about their pasta though.But pizza is good..."
Fernando Mayoral
"I love Archie’s!! While I was there I ate the chicken and pesto pizza along with a pasta. (me and my date shared 👅) The service started the..."
Jemma
"Beautiful place to stop and have a pasta, beer, wine, you name it! Lovely little sparrows chirping around add to the atmosphere ❤️ Italian man..."
Waiwera
"Archies has been a long time favourite for myself and friends as we have worked and studied close to newmarket. The have a $16 lunch special for..."
Happy Eater
"Archies is a popular Italian restauarant in Newmarket with a reasonable range of pizza and pasta. Busy most nights but not too hard to find a table...."
Matadors
"Best GF pizza I have had ever. Very busy but found a table. Great atmosphere with a nice buzz. Even though it was busy we were not rushed and left..."
Neil Fibbens
"Being a pizza and pasta lover, this is my to-go place. I love their food, it's super delicious. The pizza is served fresh from the oven and the..."
GirlOnTheMove
"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceDecent value Italian Restaurant,Always heard about them and..."
곰정안
"the waiters here...are one of the sole reasons why i come here...oh and also the food is great!! their penne pasta dishes are amazing and..."
Amy Mah
"The menu here makes me feel like in a true Italian restaurant. Love the carpaccio and the pizza is great, crispy and with just the right amount of..."
Diogo Reck
"Quality food. Delicious tortellinis. Amazing ambience. Warm, friendly and efficient staff. Really fast service and food preparation. Happy to go..."
Lily
"I’ve been to Archie’s twice and enjoyed their pastas (especially during lunch, as the price drops down to $16). Service is generally pretty..."
Raymond Tiong
"My wife and I come here a lot. It's not too expensive. Basically the best pizza I am aware of in Auckland. Very authentic. You will be served by an..."
Rory Buchanan
"$16 Pizzas and Pastas, this is a broke students dream Italian restaurant. The seafood pasta is always a good deal here. Their sauce has a great depth..."
Dxlche
"Utterly reliable, utterly affordable - pizza salmone mwah! Apparently this review must be 140 characters... What BS is that! Here's another 16..."
Richard Hirst
"Great little spot went here twice two days in a row while my wife was in birthcare and got takeaway for lunch for some Italian comfort food we tried..."
Lucas Andrewes
"Multiple Years of Excellent Service & Quality FoodLUNCH SPECIAL AT ONLY $16! (Use to be $11 a many years back)GREAT PASTA GREAT PIZZA..."
Tony Ma
"Pizza was fresh out of the oven and tasted amazing.The chicken salad tasted very delicious and healthy at the same time. As for the pasta, the prawns..."
Rosanne Choy
"Perfection, love the pasta & the service. Always ordered Fettuccine Polo & I absolutely adore how light the cream sauce is, its not too heavy yet..."
Sheila Putri
"Great service and great food. Will come back. Had the salmon fillet and the chicken pesto pizza. We also got the garlic pizza entree and it was too..."
Steven Bennett
"Lunch specials are great here. $15 for great choice of pasta with good ambience and atmosphere. I always have the chicken fettucine and the chefs are..."
Rohit
"Ordered : prawn linguini and polo pesto pizza. The base and crust of the pizza was thin and crispy. Good amounts of chicken and pesto but the..."
Try_something_new
"Good location amongst the strip of other restaurants & pubs. As I'm a pizza and pasta lover, I really love this place! Pizza was served fresh from..."
LilMSunshine
"Fantassssstic pizza. Ordered the Al Salmone, to die for! Great service and the food is reasonably priced, fresh and served hot and fast. What a find...."
Gabi
"Went for my birthday treat, it was a fine place to dine. Staffs were warm and welcoming, good ambiance. Had variety of wine to choose. Food..."
IMadrasi
"I came here on lunch break with a friend, and was delightfully surprised with their prosciutto pizza! The flavours worked perfectly together and was..."
Angela
"Okay tonight’s foodgasm presenting Archie’s Pizzeria! The Italian is everywhere! Mouthwatering food 🥘 Location ✔️ service ✔️ owner is..."
FlyingFoodWanderer
"Went to Archie’s Newmarket for Kusum’s birthday lunch. It was a warm sunny day and we got there for the lunch rush hour. Ordered 2 pasta dishes..."
Santhosh Chintapatla
"fair prices for thi type of resturant,really friendly and proactive servicesHad seafood fettucine and there was more seafood than pasta,theres a..."
Rob Lucci
"Archie's is always busy during lunch and for a good reason! The food is fantastic, great quality and great value. Archie's offers a $16 lunch..."
Shell
"There's an air of authenticity to this place. The staff looks like theu know half the people who's dining. We ordered pizza and pasta and we both..."
Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang
"Nice restaurant, calamari is very yum. However, restaurant is a little small and one of the pizzas was too salty. Overall not too expensive and in a..."
HelenMeng2000
"Good customer service, food tasted great. Good price and lunch menu. I would recommend coming here for lunch. This place can get very busy around..."
J Jones
"I tried the Penne pollo fumigato pasta dish and it was absolutely delicious! My friend had the chicken and mushroom risotto and that dish needed..."
Wapatino
"We went to Archies on Saturday evening after movie. We arrived just before 7pm without reservation and restaurant was really busy, luckily Yon and I..."
Jessica Halim
"We had pizza on the brain so we thought we would give this place a try.Ambience and service is standard. We had the prosciutto cotto e..."
Jeffie
"Having been to restaurants in Italy and Spain where they make a fuss of children, this was a lovely surprise. No colouring in book, here's your pizza..."
Matthew O'Connor
"Nice little Italian restaurant in new market. All the food was nice but nothing outstanding as I've definitely had better around auckland. The pizza..."
Samantha Gemmell
"Went here for lunch with 2 friends. I have never been before. Really crowded. Seated by the window. Very fast service and fabulous food. We ate..."
Ken White
"Really cosy little corner restaurant! There's even a pizza oven where you can see your pizza sitting inside! We ordered a prosciutto pizza and the..."
Winnie Chauchau
"Food - 4/5 (Would have given 5 if the pasta was cooked more) Customer Service - 5/5 *Place it self - 5/5    *Special mention for..."
Mesha Nandos
"Came here on a cold Wednesday night with a friend.The customer service was certainly amazing - got seated immediately and the waiter was..."
Nisarag Bhatt
"I had a great lunch here and it definitely lived up to its expectations. The place felt very warm and friendly and customers kept on coming it. It..."
Mochi.95
"Authentic Italian from food to even staff, nice hearing the Italian accents by the friendly and attentive staff when ordering. We were quickly bought..."
Mercypatch
"Came here for our anniversary dinner. It is a very authentic Italian restaurant with a wood fire oven for pizzas. You could see them make the pizza..."
Anna
"Staple Newmarket restaurant.. great for a weekday lunch or quick after dinner meal.The pizzas here are great with Parmesan and balsamic..."
Jaffa
"It's really noisy inside but if you can manage that, the food is great.  Service is average, ambience is challenging but our favorite is the Seafood..."
Chris Mahon
"I knew from the moment I walked in from the fresh garlic and tomato smells that this was going to be a good one.  I was not disappointed.  Totally..."
Julie-Couper Thlady Albany
"Really good pizza but quite slow service. We order for take away and unfortunately the pizza was cold when arrived home. Traffic was bad but it took..."
Pef Mmg
"Ordered some takeaways tonight and they told me 20 minutes but when I got there only half my food was ready & had to wait 15 for the other food, when..."
Allie
"Great food especially the carbonara - staff are friendly and service is prompt but the set up at the till needs changing. When the place is busy you..."
Sinead Hesnan
"Time to time I crave for a rich & creamy pasta badly.The cream chicken pasta definitely satisfy my crave.If you know good creamy pasta,..."
Chico
"Our small party of three were very well looked after by the friendly and welcoming staff. We didn't have to wait long for our food to arrive and when..."
Shadowinthenightfall
"Popular eatery especially on the weekends. Service is always friendly, and the pizzas are definitely something special! The base being oven baked is..."
Annie Zhou
"Penne Polo Fumigato and Al Salmone Pizza are to die for.  Great friendly service from a family owned business.  Great atmosphere.  Very reasonable..."
Toaiva Tom Teevale
"I came here for dinner the other day on Mothers Day, and it was both of our first time here and we were pleasantly suprised! Although really busy,..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"We got the garlic pizza bread, prosciutto cotto e funghi and penne pollo, - food was amazing, - loved every bit of it, - great..."
Eda Huang
"The food here is consistently amazing. On the 6 or so times I have aaten here I have never been disappointed in the food. My favorites are the diavlo..."
Danielle Riethmiller
"I haven't been to Archie's in years and was looking forward to trying it again! My friend and I ordered the Margherita pizza and the rocket..."
Charlene Weaver
"Heard a lot of great reviews about this place so took the kids. Pasta was tasty portions sizes were ok, the pizza bases were tasty and crisp. Pretty..."
Claude VanDamm
"Very nice set up and the service was top notch, the scotch fillet was cooked to perfection and also the fettuccine Polo which was very beautiful and..."
Tone TT
"This is one of my go to pasta and pizza places in auckland. Conveniently located in Newmarket, Archie's has quite a wide range of pasta and pizza..."
Ffionachua
"Great food and value for money. We usually go here for the $15 lunch specials, and have never been disappointed. The portion sizes are huge and the..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Took my mum and sister here for dinner. Food was amazing and staff were awesome, we didn't book a table and they were busy but made room for us 😊..."
Lauren Jennett
"This would probably be one of my favourite places to eat pizza, if not the most. Firstly service was great, the food wait was kinda long but totally..."
Chicken Wing
"Stopped by for lunch with some friends. We had to book to make sure we had a table since they are always busy. Fairly decent selection of pasta and..."
Benedict Uy
"Favourite Italian Restaurant by far in Auckland, great Pizza and Pasta. U will be surprised the price is reasonable with great customer service and..."
Carlo C.
"Yeah yeah bloody awesome food aye. I like olives and oil. Ravioli ravioli give me the formioli. Order the Penne Carbonara it blew my blimin socks..."
KBoy
"I always abuse their lunch specials! Its just cheaper meal but great quality pizzas and pastas.I thoroughly enjoyed dining here with my..."
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"Archie's is my favourite restaurant in Auckland! It's my go to place anytime I don't know where to go. Always get the margarita pizza, delicious..."
Anneliese Longstaff
"If you are in Newmarket and want some Italian food, Archie's is the place to go. I am surprised every time we go there on how busy they are, but..."
Yzette Van Der Westhuizen
"I took my girlfriend here last Friday as a treat before she went on holiday, all the waiters/waitresses where Italian (I'm guessing) aswell as the..."
Kieran Masters
"On a Friday night 4 of us with time to kill in Newmarket walked up the road from the noisy pub on the corner where we couldn't hear ourseves speak to..."
TheGoodKiwi Nz
"I love Archies. I really do. For their food mostly. Archies is a great place to go on a sunny afternoon for a cheeky drink and a delicious pizza or..."
Anabelle
"Archie's is simply the BEST! I've been coming here for over 8yrs and it's still the best Italian I've had in Auckland.It's a family friendly..."
Cara Hellesoe
"Wife and I went here on Saturday just gone, daughter joined us a little later. The food is really, really good and the service here is very good as..."
Foodie Spy
"There was a family group dining here with young children too. The woodfired pizza's were very good indeed. Mine was ordered for me so I have no idea..."
Keith Eades
"We went here last night on a busy Saturday night and despite not having prior reservation, we were gladly accommodated. I was pleasantly surprised by..."
Jovs
"I remember walking through New Market and seeing this restaurant across the street and seeing the huge plates they give out everytime my mum and I..."
Kwin Dela Torre
"We walk past here every Wednesday and always see them busy. Never knew what the fuss was, so thought we'd finally try them out.Service is..."
Daniel Kinnoch
"Well this place was our only choice as we just reached our hotel late after a long 16 hour flight, they were the nearest and open till late. Hence we..."
Supneet Sarao
"I can't believe I haven't loaded a review for Archies yet. Archie's is my local. I have been here so many times I can't even count. When I have that..."
Lisa V
"Went with kids for lunch on Monday. It's a very busy restaurant. The kids were given a dough each to play with while waiting for the food. They had..."
Pablo Andres Retamales Carreno
"Personally not a big fav on Italian food but this place definitely exceeds my expectations. Came here on a rainy day, but the restaurant was full of..."
Julia Zou
"A divine chicken fettuccine! The pizza was good but wasn't exceptional. Great vibe and was quite packed on a Friday night! Will be back! ..."
Sneha John
"We came here for dinner... Got 2 pizzas and 2 pasta dishes. The risotto was nice and full of chicken and mushrooms, the Tutto Mare fettuccine had a..."
Donna&Shane
"Amazing place. Lives up to it's name with the "Best pizza in the world". Service is perfect, food and drink have reasonable prices for their quality,..."
XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx
"Best of the best. Never have had a bad meal here, have always been seated and served promptly, and servers are always friendly. Pizza and pasta are..."
Maria F
"Good environment, nice food. But it was very pricey. Personally I've never had Italian food before and this left a good impression. However I..."
Daniel
"Reliable italian. Visited with my family. Everyone enjoyed their lunch. The owner was particularly good and his customer service was noteworthy. We..."
Varsha Paul
"Great food. Nice restaurant and friendly servers. Working my way through their menu. My favourite so far is the shrimp salad dinner. Shrimps cooked..."
Kimiora
"I dropped by Archie’s during their lunchtime hours for the $14 pizza special. I’m pretty sure you won’t be able to find better pizza in..."
Danny
"💟Really nice place. The fresh ingredients and special flavor for each dish!we get three dishes and all very satisfied ! Especially the pasta..."
Karen Gu
"Had birthday dinners here and I am so glad I did. Archie's has such a wonderful atmosphere, very helpful and friendly staff. My friends were..."
Desiree
"Catching up with a friend in Newmarket, we ( aka myself ) were in particular mood for pizza. We decided on Archies because of their large layout,..."
Medium_Rare
"Not a big fan on Italian food. My daughter love it. Ambience 3.5Food: 3Service: 3.5Price: value for money Overall:..."
Ronald Tan
"With a name like Archies, I was expecting a burger or milkshake bar, or least Betty and Veronica prancing around, but no - I get an Italian..."
Frank
"I came here today with a friend who has been before she was saying that it is her sisters favorite place to come in the area. My meal was enjoyable..."
Kelly Sanderson
"Really good for value here. I am not if its really authentic Italian as many of the dishes have a bit too many ingredients for me. I still prefer the..."
Christian
"I've heard great things about Archies for some time now and no doubt gave me some pretty high expectations... Staff are quite friendly and..."
SS
"I am impressed and surprised with the quality of archies pizzeria. Although, they have a lunch special of only $15 per meal, the quality of it did..."
Joli Wong
"Do take me seriously! Not having halal meat around, the only option I was left with was something in seafood. The thin crust "Salmon pizza"..."
Noor S (noorinfoodistan.wordpress.com)
"The pizzas are all really delicious and i love the pasta here as well. My favourite however, is the seafood salad. It's half seafood and half fresh..."
Emma Patricia Katili
"An authentic Italian restaurant.  I've been to both lunch and dinner time.  If you want to save some money come during lunch time - it's so much..."
Anna Fern
"Went here for lunch and I was quite satisfied overall.The prices were quite reasonable since it was the lunch menu. The portions were very good..."
Aleana Fernando
"I am a long time customer for Archies, love the fresh made pasta and pizza. All staff are very friendly and love the smell from the woodfire pizza..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"Really good food, my friends and I like to go whenever we feel like Italian food! The portions are pretty decent and the pizzas are so..."
Rubyn Park
"Nice pizza - amazing. But... You need to be prepared to what a long time! They are really busy and only have a couple of guys doing the pizzas so..."
Lissy Fehnker
"Perfection.I have been coming here for many years, ever since their lunch menu was $10 up until the $15 lunch menu now.The lunch..."
Winnie Luo
"Come here for lunch ! They have same menu pretty much for $13 :) used to be cheaper but prices steadily increasingTheir pizzas are better than..."
Thegreeats
"I have been here twice now and find it to be a generally good place to eat. The food is nice and the portions are good for the price, more vegetarian..."
GothicMetalFairy
"Went many times, love the pizza and pasta, the service was ok, however it wasn't so nice when we did a recent visit. Food waiting time is long but..."
Flay Loo
"We came here today (Sunday) for an afternoon lunch around 2:30pm. When we arrived the outdoor seating was almost full, so definitely best tor reserve..."
Sam Papworth
"Wonderful restaurant.  Owner recognized us from our first visit (which was quite a while ago) and acknowledged us.  Happy, friendly and efficient..."
Mon Hug
"Went to Archie's for dinner and dessert but pummelled the pizzas and pastas hence no pictures. A corner restaurant located in Newmarket, this small,..."
L.E.N.S
"GO FOR SALMON Pizza! 🍕It's so delicious! They tend to put a lot of spinach.. Everywhere.. Everywhere... The chicken pizza is ok, a bit dry.😕 it..."
Natalia NatNat
"My 4th time here. Best western food in town. Especially their pasta and pizza. well cook and delicious. Would come here more often hahah :)..."
Michelle Chua
"Last night was my second time at Archies and it was even better than my first. The pizza he is great! The salmon pizza was so yummy, very generous..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Amazing food! Their homemade lemonade is amazing and definitely a must try! Sadly the have no vegan options, and only a few vegetarian/dairy free:(..."
Sophia Ignateva
"Haven't been here in ages and returned for a quick dinner tonight. Amazing as usual - lots of staff on when we first arrived and I was surprised. But..."
Maia Churichkova
"I love this place! The food is so fresh and yummy and the service is great as well. The portion sizes are really decent too. The only thing is that..."
Jessica Li
"Italian is one of those cuisines I get an almighty craving for - so it has to be good!I was so happy with my food I took half of it home..."
Melanie Rose Hansen
"What a hidden gem in Newmarket. Love the pizzas as they are just the way I like them - thin, crispy, crunchy base which isn't laden with tomato..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Good service, yummy creamy pasta with a big serving and the chocolate brownie was too good. Decent portion food and dessert, so you better be hungry...."
Taran
"It's my second time went to there have dinner,it's a very popular restaurant. And there have the most delicious and traditional pizza I have eaten in..."
Joyce J
"I love their wood fried pizzas. The boss is super friendly and welcoming. The seafood salad is really good and so is the chicken pollo. And the pesto..."
Annie Bananie
"A must for all Italian lovers. Great vegetarian selection. Can't go wrong with the cheesy garlic bread and an alla margherita pizza. Last time I was..."
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"Had dinner here a couple of Friday's ago, cheesy garlic pizza to share, delicous! Big for 2, easily shared with 3! I had the seafood pizza as my..."
Rebecca Gray
"Lunch deals are great here, in love with the vegetarian lasagne. However last time we went here they had forgotten one of our orders, we had ordered..."
Nandini Chand
"I give Archie's a 5/5 because it is consistent and you cannot beat the $13 lunch specials! We come here for a cheap filling lunch and we are never..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Great food, great service! All the food is made with love, really tasty and reasonably priced. All pizzas and pastas are amazing but my fav would be..."
Kelly
"Only been there a couple times but is now one of my favourite places! The choices are limited but who even cares with the quality of pizza and pasta..."
Samantha Chow
"We went here a couple of weeks ago and I was very pleasantly surprised. The service was very attentive, and food was great value. We started with the..."
Brittany Montana
"Archies never dissapoints. Service is always outstanding and there's always a very good atmosphere.Waitresses are very pleasant and..."
Javier Yebenes
".can never go wrong at archies.From a fluke accident we stumbled across this little slice of heaven during a lunch date me and my husband were..."
Tarnz Connal
"Visited this place for dinner with friends..Service was good..All of us ordered pastas and we loved our dishes..Best Italian place for..."
FoodLoco
"This restaurant is a bright beacon of hope for the Newmarket dinning district. The location is awesome tucked away from the bustle of Broadway but..."
Simon Dixon
"It really is Newmarket's best kept secret. On the corner of Davis Crescent Archies Pizzeria is an afternoon sun trap and home to some of..."
Two Dark Coffees
"I love love love this place! Always excellent service and fantastic food. A very family friendly restaurant and great atmosphere. Recommended to..."
Hannah Shaw
"Delicious Italian food, pleasant atmosphere and very friendly service. Decent variety of dishes in the menu.Has become my favourite place for..."
Vasilina Ch
"Back in Newmarket and in the mood for Italian. Glad to have gone in to Archie's because it was just great! Archie was there when we dined and he..."
Jaya
"Archie's rocks. Certainly the best pizzas I've ever had and it's here in our own back yard. Archie is a good operator. Pizzas are full flavoured and..."
Aux
"Archie's is always bustling at lunch time, you just can't go wrong with the $14 special, such great value for money! Their pizzas are large..."
Denise D'Sa
"This is like my go to place! Fantastic service! Fantastic food! And the lunch time deal has good value for money!..."
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"Came here for a late dinner one night. The seafood salad had a generous amount of seafood!! The pasta tastes good but nothing special..."
Aniva Huang
"If you're wanting a great Italian pizza with crispy base and flavoursome toppings in cosy surrounds this is the place! It was a chilly winter..."
Irish Eyes
"My favourite Italian restaurant! Big servings, great pasta & pizza! Best to dine at lunchtime for their 15$ mains. We had the Carbonara, Tuto Mare &..."
Tess
"oh my lordy lord, if anyone's looking for a money worth and satisfying pizza fix, Archie's is definitely the place to be! I'd been wanting to come..."
Kellie Lee
"Favourite place for my pasta fix! Always a bustling eatery when I visit so the food must and is worth the buzz! The lamb shanks are a decent portion..."
Kelly
"One of my Favourite place to have Italian food. Was due from a long time and had a great time. Wood fired polo e pesto Chicken is my favourite. A..."
Chirag Tailor
"Never disappointed when I go here for lunch or dinner! Been here multiple for pizza only and its always perfect! Lunch is incredibly good value and..."
Craig
"The seafood risotto is great! Its creamy and cooked fairly well and the pizzas were packed with flavour! The staff were average in their service but..."
Priyanka Victor
"Four of us were welcomed well and we sat outside. Even though it was a cold night we didn't notice because we were comfy and warm under the heaters...."
Vyvie Kyle
"I've been here 3 times with family. 2 kids are 2.5 and 5 years. They go out of their way and give dough kids can make pizza base with. The pizza's..."
Troy Norrie
"Italian food is what I wanted, so Italian food is what I got!! Enjoyed a delicious $15 lunch special of an alla margarita pizza. We also ordered the..."
Don's Food Fiesta
"Came here for lunch, met up with a few friends, tried the Fettuccine Polo, and one of my friends tried the Al Salmone Pizza. I was not disappointed..."
Vitale Eti
"Gosh this place is magical. The staff are involved and attended to us even though it was busy. The food did take a long time to come to us but was..."
Supreet Kaur
"Experienced Archie's twice this week. Takeaway pizzas once, and dine in pizza the other. While both experiences were high quality, I think the pizzas..."
Jannyannyanice
"I just love this place!I had pizza and pasta, both very very good!And price is very reasonable and specially I was impressed how much..."
Vangirl
"Archies has a really good setting and amazing service. They supply olive oil, parmesan and balsamic cream at the ready. Ordered a chicken,pesto pizza..."
Jamez Hill III
"Pizzas & Pastas are all $15 for lunch. We ordered Al Salmone and Fettuccine Tuto Mare. The 2-person-table is too small, it even can not place 2..."
Margaret
"Enjoyed a delicious margherita pizza and seafood spaghetti here for lunch a few weeks ago. For $15.00 (each) serving size was large and food was..."
Foodiesfeast
"This was today's lunch place which was highly recommended by a friend and I thank her for taking me here!We ordered two pastas;..."
Sylvielle
"Came here for lunch because I was craving some good pizza, and Archies did not let me down! I've been wanting to try their pizza for a while now, but..."
Sophia O-W
"Lunch specials are great value, authentic flavour always brings me back. My favorite is the penne mare tutto, hearty tomato sauce with generous..."
Cherie
"Great place for pizza and drinks with friends. The salmon pizza was fantastic; simple but a great combinations of flavours. They have great, ..."
Rojas
"Archie's sits at the curvy end of Davies Crescent in Newmarket, along a row of equally enticing restaurants. We visited on a very busy Friday..."
Johnine @ HaloHaloAtbp
"I love the ambience of this place, it's always busy and loud - as an authentic italian restaurant should be. Unfortunately this can often mean slow..."
Paige Eriwata
"The food is always good. I have dined in and eaten takeaway and the food is always top quality. Being tucked away, it is easy to miss unless you know..."
Kevin Newton
"LOVE the Tuto Marre pasta here.  And such great value for lunch!  Served with a generous selection of seafood including mussels, prawns and..."
Kwan-Lyn
"Absolutely fantastic - Archie's Pizzeria is possibly our best restaurant find in 2015 thus far. It's hidden away in a corner in Newmarket, and at..."
Kiwi Foodie
"Archie's Pizzeria is a real gem hidden in Newmarket. The service is great and the food is yummy. They claim to have the best pizzas in Auckland - and..."
Priscilla Chew
"First time at Archie's Pizza and have to say was impressed with the service and food ! They had an awesome $14 lunch menu and with the beautiful day..."
Amanda Yim
"Love Archies! Amazing food, my fave is definitely the seafood salad.  I am not a fan of pizzas but I could never say no to their..."
Trin
"Archies is so popular! Lunch special for $14! We ordered the penne pollo and salmon pizza, nice! Really nice, I mean it! the pasta was..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Recently went to Archies Pizzeria with my family for dinner. Really busy & authentic. Service was good, pizza was amazing (especially the Chicken..."
Jason Garcia
"Decent food, reasonable prices, generous portions. Summer cocktails aren't good though, can't taste any alcohol in it.We ordered lamb..."
Live To Eat
"Went here a few weeks back. Ordered some home made stuffed pasta (don't remember the exact name) . Best pasta I've ever had. And I've tried a lot of..."
Samuel Davis
"I went Archies with my aunty in a nice afternoon. It was sunny but a bit windy, so we chose to sit inside. The environment was so cool that we felt..."
Shirley Yu
"I dropped by Archies during their lunchtime hours for the $14 pizza special. I'm pretty sure you won't be able to find better pizza in Auckland for..."
Danny
"Have been going here for years and the quality and taste and excellent service remains the same. Reasonable pricing too. Would Highly..."
Kathleen Joyce-Reweti
"Have been coming here ever since I had to visit the orthodontist in New Market during school years (roughly 7 or so years). We would always order the..."
Gen Middlemiss
"What can you say about the Newmarket institution of Archies Pizzerria. Good service with nice food. The pizzas are light and breezie with a light..."
Ralph Faamalepe
"This is like a little piece of New York hidden in the streets of Newmarket. Totally worth a visit for casual friday lunch with work mates or that..."
Jason B
"Such nice food! The service was amazing too! It's a small place but I like it! The owner's personal approach with the customers is just astounding! I..."
Shivani Prakash
"Came here for lunch with 4 other friends to celebrate a friend's birthday. We took outside seats as it was a hot day and we knew we were going to be..."
Jamie Chiang
"I've been going here on and off for the past 6 years. (On average, about 3x a year).I love the food. I always order one of two..."
Nicola Owen
"Absolutely amazing, I got told about this place by a friend who was raving about it.. I can now see why.. The staff are great, the food is divine and..."
Jamie
"AMAZING pizzeria! We walked up for lunch unsure if we could be accommodated with our dog but he approached us and said "table for 3?". Were seated..."
Karinne
"My family and I are regulars at Archies and we love it every time! Although crowded sometimes (I think it adds to the experience) the service is..."
Hannah Kerkin
"Food 5/5Service 4/5Value: 4.5/5 for lunchI love the pizza here! I always order the Al Salmone and it's simple but delicious! Even..."
Emily
"Went out for dinner with the girls, Great atmosphere, fabo food, was really impressed with the quick service. The portions were massive, and great..."
Claire Reichert
"I liked the place. We met with our friends and had very nice dinner. Pizza was very good, fettuccine very tasteful. Good service. Thanks.It was..."
Dmitry
"Archies is our local Italian and it provides a consistently good dining experience. The service is always eager and well organised, led by the man..."
Gus
"Went there for lunch with work as it was my birthday. Archie came to take our drinks order which he asked if I would like Malibu in my pineapple..."
Raquel
"Looking at the past reviews on this place it made me realise how everyone’s dining experiences can be so different. Anyway here’s..."
Dean
"My partner and I went to Archie's for the first time last night and we will definitely be going back there. We got there about 9pm and I ordered the..."
Richard Howlett
"Archie's is my favourite place to go to lunch, with the lunch special at $14 being affordable. The meals are very tasty, especially the pizzas and..."
Monica
"Had pizza and pasta with friends for lunch. It was great and portion sizes were generous. The waitress was super friendly and..."
Jordan Lee
"I work in Newmarket and colleagues and I often meet there to have lunch time meetings.The lunch menu is fantastic, with generous portion..."
Amelia Peihopa
"Popped in after a movie. Ordered a pizza. Very tasty. Will go there..."
Sherry
"Never been here for supper but I come here regularly for the $12 lunches. As a student, its really good because the food is lovely but the portion is..."
Lucy Chapman
"The pizzas are the best I ever tried! the lunch ones are cheaper, smaller and do have more bland taste but still they are very nice. The service..."
Yana
"We were looking for a restaurant to dine just before our movie and we were lucky to stumble across a table at Archies on a busy Friday night with no..."
Natalie Hobson
"After reading recent reviews I thought I better write about my experience. We visited on a Monday night, two adults and two kids on a recommendation..."
Joseph Davy
"THis place is great!!The staff are friendly and attentive. Customer Service all the way -top marks.THey have great lunch specials and..."
Enah_J
"Dined on the $10 menu on Friday with business colleagues - so wonderful! Went back on Saturday and still impressed. The bolognaise sauce was bland..."
Joanne
"Here is an example of how a restaurant should be run. Surrounded by competition this place is always packed while others struggle. Get them in the..."
Brian Head
"best pizza in all of auckland in my opinion. as an ex chief man these guys know what they're..."
Charlotte Fenwick
"awesome pizzas thin base ... also lots of other types of food.Check out the $10 lunches amazing value Great service the owners are..."
Jill Findlay
"Archie make pizza as it is supposed to be, simple and beautiful Italian flavour in a wood fire oven, I have tried most of the flavours and Prosciutto..."
Andre Cesar Botelho Vidoto
"Came here for a quick dinner with my flatmate on a Sunday night. The restaurant was quite busy when we arrived, but we managed to get table near the..."
Helena Chen
"Archie's has been a family favourite for the last six years & the best Italian in Auckland in my opinion! Perfect for lunch as a shopping break in..."
Fain Feasts
"This is my all time favourite place in Auckland :) I've had countless dinners here ranging from 2 to 25 people! The pasta is amazing. The pizza's are..."
Angelica Wilson
"Felt like having pasta after watching A Trip to Italy, so found ourselves at this bustling pizzeria.Although there were a couple of tables..."
Nom Nom Panda
"I have only been to Archie's for Lunch before, however there $14 lunch menu is fantastic value. There is always a plethora of people sitting both out..."
Amanda @ Move Love Eat
"One of my favourite italian restaurant! Price is great as well as food. Check this place out at lunch times with special price for only lunch time...."
Jay
"Archies features some good ungreasy pizza as well as some of my favourite pasta! I always enjoy dining at Archies as it fills me up and their staff..."
Melissa Chai
"Don't go to Archie's if you want to catch up with people you haven't seen for ages! Like any good pizzeria should be its small and packed and..."
Maggie G
"This pizzeria is definitely one of my favourites, only had great customer service and delicious foods each and every time! The owner himself is often..."
Chai Ang
"Our go to & favourite place for Italian pizza and pasta for many many years. The menu is extensive, food is consistently good, toppings on the wood..."
Jo Chan
"Hi All, we went to Archie's Restaurant 30/11/2023. The first time we were here for dinner, the pizza and pasta were super nice,the boss and workers..."
Steven Ng
"Perhaps the second best pizza I ever had. Pasta was delicious and so did lamb cutlets. A Sunday afternoon lunch when you feel like some wood-fired..."
Gagandeep Singh
"Wonderful Italian restaurant. Atmosphere is really nice and the food was so tasty. Only thing I would mention is that the bruschetta needed some..."
Chloe
"Arrived quite late but the kitchen was still open! Absolutely delicious ricotta filled tortelloni in creamy lemon suave with mushrooms. My workmate..."
Fe Nar
"This restaurant is a culinary haven for pasta and pizza enthusiasts. The spaghetti and pizza here are nothing short of amazing. The spaghetti is..."
Rick Shen
"Very nice pizza and pasta would definitely recommend. I remember coming here a couple of years ago and the food has not changed always a good place..."
Kaho Hsieh
"Cosy corner restaurant. The manager is very attentive and looks after all the customers - we had a couple of kids at our table where we were..."
Yen Luong
"Great food, very good portion, good service (great staff and fast on serving the food), good atmosphere, even though am a bit surprised that there..."
Mike Chen
"I ordered Prawn Linguini, which is relatively expensive compared to other places in Auckland. I must say the quality of ingredients is good and..."
Roshan Benzy George
The Cut Restaurant & Bar
81/100 (782 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
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Brunch
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Breakfast
Lunch
Fish
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Scallops
Risotto
Salmon
Chowder
Tapas
Burger
Juice & Smoothies
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Beef
Lamb
Sit down
New Zealand
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
Accepts American Express
Parking Available
Validated Parking
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
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Lunch
Mid-range
"29th February 2020The food was alright, but they served bigger portions than usual so that was a plus.Loved the chowder and the..."
Maricor Sunga
"I went for lunch and I had their Chicken Korma. It was the best Chicken Korma I have ever tried in NZ. Looking forward for dinner, which will be..."
Rajvir Uppal
"Good service, the food is OK. Good place for casual dining, family/friends gathering. Kids friendly (They have kid menu, but not on their website)...."
Karen Chung
"We've been to The Cut 3x now. Twice for Christmas and once for Valentines. The Christmas Day lunch is amazing, the food is really good. At $139 it is..."
Charlotte
"Love this place. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. I like the lamb a lot, have went back for many times...."
Kat
"Came here with my fiance and another couple for dinner yesterday. We were pleased that they had happy hour for drinks till 7pm. We ordered the..."
Auds
"The oysters were lovely (both baked and raw). The steaks were tender and cooked to perfection. The stand out was the cheesy cauliflower side. Service..."
Ghoulnz
"Service was great and food well presented . Plenty of drinks optionsGood range of food. Value the money and used 1+1 offer. Highy recommended..."
Dipen Sharma
"Service is 5 star and the menu is nice. We ordered market fish which is hapuka and the seafood soup. Market fish is average but the chowder taste..."
April
"Good breakfast buffet with many options including continental. There are cold meats and different kinds of yogurt aswell as breads. Theres only one..."
Khaleesi
"Great food, ambiance and service.I went with my family and everyone very much enjoyed their food. We tried the eye fillet, ribeye, lamb,..."
Wapatino
"Unexpected very busy dinner time, this 5 stars are for the team whom handle it REALLY Well.Hats off to the team especially Raissa and..."
Jun S
"Witnessed someone fall of their chair and almost start abusing the employees here, think they handled it well, service was good and food good..."
Jamie Li
"The food was delicious, the ambience was superb and the service was excellent. The steak and asparagus were nicely seasoned and everything was..."
Lala
"Food was decent, but in my opinion overpriced. Service was nice and prompt, and the environment is also pleasant. We ordered the share platter; the..."
Naufrage-
"Almost Better than Jervois Steakhouse. Price and value wise the food exceeds jervois steak house when paired with entertainment book. The..."
Tony Ma
"THE BEST lamb I've ever eaten! It was recommend to us by one of the waiters and he was really helpful! The lamb was so soft ~ it was hard to stop..."
Tan.ned
"I didn’t really know about The CUT restaurant until I was tasked with locating a restaurant near my workplace.Definitely a..."
Medium_Rare
"I went with first table (50% discount on the food bill) voucher which I bought for $10. I was welcomed by this lovely and friendly staff and she..."
Jay
"Came here for their restaurant month 3 course dinner! There weren't many people when we got here but more and more started coming later in the..."
Jason Zhang
"Came here for their $55 three course menu for Restaurant Month with a friend!For entree we had the Pork Spare Ribs and Seafood Chowder. The ribs..."
Oksana Zhang
"Don't forget to bring your ID coz it's a bistro. I had to return home to grab my ID coz the waiter said I look like 16 ... Wagyu beef burger was..."
Mindylow_
"Ok so one word wow!!!amazing food and omg amazing coffee. Thanks for a very nice brekky. Compliments to the chef and thank you for the lovely..."
Adline Shandil
"I treated my partner to a weekend in the city and dinner here for his 40th birthday, the service was great, with generous sized starters.  Our mains..."
Sarah Clarke
"Very good option for breakfast (Buffet) wide variety in breads,smoothies,fruits,cereals.Smoke salmon and cheeses.Dilmah selection Teas and Great..."
Sandri
"The cut is top quality fine dining with the prices to reflect it. The food was very nice but for the price and style of the restaurant that when..."
Neil Jones
"My group fined here tonight as part of our farewell NZ dinner. We were in a private area which was appreciated. Salads, main courses, and deserts..."
Robert S
"The breakfasts here are really good!! A lot of fruit, smoothies and Different types of bread. The place is very nice and the staff too...."
Ximena
"Good Food. We started off with a small bottle of NZ sparkling wine which was very good. Our meals of pork belly and steak were good. $5 each for..."
Yum
"We had Christmas lunch here on Christmas Day (funny that!) and can only recommend it as a thoroughly enjoyable experience.  Despite being at full..."
Wolfie W
"Though we often stay at Rydges we have not eaten at STK. Threats regarding cyclone Lusi kept us in on Friday the 12th March.... YaY. The..."
Donna Bray
"Second time we have eaten here. Seriously good food! I had the Prawns as an entree and cornfed chicken as the main and my husband had the steak.. so..."
BP
"Amazing food, awesome wait staff and a surprise birthday desert. STK was amazing, best restaurant eye fillet I have ever had the pleasure of eating..."
Tom Larsen
"This was a superb place to meet a friend for after-work drinks in the STK lounge bar. Managed to get a pay & display park right outside the door..."
Liz Winstone
"Good service + fantastic food =..."
Cathy Yu
"We used our deal voucher - it was more than worth it. Seafood chowder was to die for, Kai moana for him - YUMMY, STK steak - cooked to perfection..."
Trevor Cotter
"We were given a voucher for a 3 course dinner for four, for a Xmas prezzy. Initially we were a bit worried about what this place would be like, but..."
Eclypse Lee
"The food was amazing. Comp bread to start - hot & fresh. Entree - seared scallops for me and the ribs for him - both cooked to perfection! Mains..."
Christine Munro
"Great restaurant with extensive menu and really great service and staff. Staff made sure we had everything we needed were helpful with..."
Skye Macfarlane
"Had an early surprise dinner for my partner. It was a great place for our 3-course dinner. My partner did not utter a single word over dinner and..."
Jade Lim
"I decided to celebrate my b'day there as they have a very nice private dining room at the back if you don't want to be in the restaurant. They had a..."
Jeffrey
"My husband and I dined here recently and we were really impressed. The lovely refurbishment matched the perfectly cooked & presented food. Our..."
Tracey Moerkerk
"I always buy vouchers from websites in order to try different places at a good price and this is my second time in this restaurant as they had a deal..."
Sophia Nolan
"Absolutely Awesome, Finally!, Auckland has a decent place for excellent steaks, cool setting..And wow...the chateaubriand served at the table is to..."
Vin Santoro
"I suggested this place for my team's lunch yesterday, and they loved it. We ordered from the express lunch menu: wagyu burger, wakanui beef steak,..."
Su Han
"Thank you! Our meals were not only presented beautifully but tasted delicious! If you’re in Akland NZ, be sure to stop in for a meal! Staff tonight..."
Fatimah
"Loved it. I only popped in to see my friends but they couldn't have been more accommodating. Staff were friendly and helpful and the food looked..."
Rebecca Banaszak
"Very reasonable pricing of food but the lunch menu is very limited. Loved the bubblegum mocktail. We pre-ordered so food came right on time and the..."
Shadiya Shaleen
"Delicious food, fairly priced. We had a group of 16 and the service was great. Ciki the waitress was particularly helpful and friendly. The steak was..."
Victoria Piggott
"I love the fish & chips & it's my 3rd time having it as its amazin! My hubby had the Beef burger this visit & its huge & juicy! Definitely worth the..."
Marie Ong
"Stayed at the Rydges hotel few days for a conference. Had a buffer breakfast and a dinner. The buffet breakfast is overrated. Selection is ok but..."
Tony Ng
"The service was amazing, wait staff were all super lovely and so was the manager. The food could definitely be improved, the wok greens looked a..."
Venesse Chong
"The service was excellent and our waiter was quite nice. The steak was cooked to perfection! Overall the quality of food was superb and it is..."
Brandon Feldman
"In the spirit of Amex Restaurant Month and having been impressed with the catering from a conference held at Rydes during the day, I was excited to..."
Taylar W
"The steak was just right. Really loved the food Staff was very friendly..."
M “KMKMK” K
"Very good food, large portions. The staff is very nice and helpful. Their breakfast is also..."
Vera
"Apart from the fire alarm going off (fortunately before we got our food) was a lovely evening. We all ordered steak and they each came as ordered..."
Michelle Burt
"Enjoyed a really nice buffet breakfast,that came with our room at the rydges.. Our family of 2 adults and 2 kids have all different tastes in the..."
Anouska (Nosh)
Sal Rose
81/100 (1365 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
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Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
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Pasta
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Bruschette
Pesto
Beef
Pork
Sit down
European
Italian
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
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After-hours
Mid-range
"A restaurant with a very captivating atmosphere in the evening and a lively crowd, the food and service don't..."
Andy
"Really great service and authentic Italian food. The platters were great and the pizzas tasted very authentic. I consider it expensive so I..."
G
"Really good food but rather expensive. I am happy I finally went here but I don't think I will be back due to the prices. Service was great though..."
Rex
"Thanks to a wonderful girlfriend I have been introduced to this lovely restaurant:) I’ve been twice in the last week, first time I had the gnocchi,..."
Rebecca Gray
"Come here for birthday dinner and dessert it was delicious and the services was top class. The team is friendly and helpful and a joy to talk..."
Karen M
"Ive been here twice.. food is good and so is the ambiance. The people are very accommodating asWell.. but the only thing is its a but pricey and..."
Celani Atienza
"We went to Sal Rose last Monday. Great being there again (hadnt been there for  7 or so years) They still have the Italian lessons in the restrooms..."
Rob Wadmore
"Picked up a takeaway tonight for our first time eating from here. Calamari Fritti, Arancini, Crocche di potate and 2 mains, Lasagne and the Stuffed..."
Myles Baker
"Have visited on an ‘off’ night and numerous times on their ‘on’ nights....overall Sal Rose is a pretty darned good option for a suburban..."
Dale Spencer
"What a find. Superb authentic Italian, great wine list, excellent staff. We had four different mains and all were very good. This little gem is one..."
Hounds
"So awesome here. Treat you like family. Food is delicious. I always get the fish, stuffed chicken breast or seafood risotto . Recommend if you have..."
Pinny Quinlan
"The food here is absolutely amazing! Never disappointed! Staff members are always super friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is warm and..."
Oliviaann
"We hardly eat out and more rarely try a new place. This place was a pleasant surprise. The staff was very welcoming and polite. Decor was good...."
Aniket Bapat
"Came in here to treat mum for Mothers Day and was very pleased. Straight away, upon stepping in you are greeted in a warm and welcoming atmosphere...."
Matt John Olds
"Dined here with my workmates for a work birthday dinner. When you walk in, you get a lovely, warm ambiance with a nice cosy setting. They..."
Levi & Ana
"It was supposed to be  a quick dinner stopover before heading to a party, but it turned out we had a enjoyable lovely wine and dinner. Nice..."
Al Kumar
"Used to live nearby here, so would walk to this restaurant for dinners on special occasions. A little pricey, but the service is very friendly and..."
Angela
"Simply outstanding, the best lasagne EVER!!! Great attentive and helpful staff and Good entertainment for the kids. Would definitely recommend,..."
Paul Bartlett
"Quite a pleasant eatery. Nice environment especially at the rear of the building. Service very good.Some nice Italian wines in stock.The..."
Dean Quate
"Since dining here for only the second time ea couple of weeks ago we have decided this is the perfect Italian local. The wine selection is fantastic..."
Alana Rose Gray
"We absolutely LOVE this place! Have been going there for years and the food is always outstanding, as is the customer service. My #1 choice for main..."
Tess Alexander
"First time dining at Sal Rose in Mt Albert with my beautiful friend, we having gnocchi, pastas and chocolate mousse. The food is amazingly yummy,..."
Ryan Wong
"The lamb ragu pappardelle is absolutely amazing and the pizzas are quite lovely too. The portions are very large but would be nice to have the option..."
Maia Churichkova
"Amazing Italian food and a high quality of service. Always recommend this restaurant to people I know. They know how to cook a decent steak, the..."
Lisa Feek
"Dined here Monday night. Very quiet though good food, service and wine. Really enjoyed the ambient Italian music and general atmosphere. Would..."
Tommy Ocean
"Always a great night out!  Family friendly and delish food, but would like to see  a bit more tasty sauce and or  flavours  in the seafood..."
S B
"We came here for my aunts birthday. Two pizzas we ordered, Hawaiian and a tandoori chicken, a beef lasagne and an antipasto platter. The pizzas were..."
Sarah Yzendoorn
"LOVE Sal Rose. We come here regularly for birthday / family dinners. The food is great, always decent portion sizes and amazing flavours. I like the..."
Fleur Peps
"BRAVO David! Your staff have once again bowled us over with the above par customer service for another year of my birthday celebrations. Compliments..."
Orca1
"Went here for mothers day dinner. Food was great, all very happy with the meals and drinks. Waitress was friendly and even asked how mothers day was..."
Sarah Andrews
"Great atmosphere, Good layout, Friendly staff. Dining for two, Ordered the Eye Fillet and the Spaghetti Ragu with a side of meatballs, Duck..."
James Whyte
"LOVE it, this is my favourite place to eat. Been here plenty of times and every time has been really good. Definitely five stars. The beer selection..."
AA Aa
"Wow! Delicious pizza! They offer gluten free pizza bases which are up there with the best in Auckland. My husband who's not gluten free had a regular..."
Debs
"The best pizza in Auckland !Okay I am biased as its also our "local" but the pizza's are the best I have ever had.Don't get to dine in as..."
Helle
"What can I say the food was wonderful. Breads to start. There specialty bread was awesome. I can't remember what it was called but it was like a..."
Neil Dawson
"We have to been to Sal Rose a few times now. I'm gluten intolerant, and went to this place after hearing they offered gluten free pizza and pasta...."
Sarah
"I've eaten here about haf a dozen times, great atmosphere, good service, nice wine list.Pasts and pizzas are fantastic, highly..."
Sam Davies
"I went there with a good sized group last week and we all loved our food. I have been there a few times before and recommended Sal Rose to friends..."
Sarah
"Love the food and the atomsphere there.Service is quite good. Price is reasonable too.Really love their pizza. But the steak was a bit..."
Richard Wong
"Quaint little place in Mt Albert. We enjoyed their pizzas and the pumpkin..."
Siobhan
"Went there on a sunday night after it has been recommended to me by many of my friends. It's so good to have a local restaurant that is so top notch!..."
Alix McEntegart
"This was my second visit to the place, the food as great again and although we didn't book they still found us a seat after a drink at the bar. The..."
Sara Salman
"Dined there last night after finding out owner was tv host, the kitchen job. Was top notch. Worth a try if you are in the vicinity. Was very..."
Jack T
"All best memories of mine would be left here, with its nice owner, Mr. Palino. A place worthy of you..."
Tsau
"Pleasant staff, responsive service, great food - especially the Pizzas! Good for kids, and a reasonable price too. Our choice of restaurant. Thanks..."
Tim Page
"Love this place! The staff are always courteous and helpful even when the place is packed. The food is excellent, tasty pasta dishes, awesome pizza..."
Sarah
"Sal Rose is a local favourite, with just the right amount of atmosphere and good food to ensure your night is pleasant, yet stil relaxed. It is not..."
Gabby
"We had a large group to celebrate a birthday, including kids. Sal Rose function room was perfect for our group, the wait staff was super friendly,..."
Wagner Silveira
"Five star for service! The food was good, it gets the thumbs up from my grandson so must have been good 😁. But I would have given the food alone..."
Kathryn Grant
"Returned after 5 years and still the same. Casual and cosy. Pleasant staff. Delicious dinner. Menu had changed slightly. Spaghetti meatballs no..."
Dominik Strobel
"Wow what an amazing atmosphere. Food was on point and staff looked after us to the highest order. 25 of us for dinner and customer serivce didnt..."
Aroha O'Brien
"The food here is amazing! Enjoyed every last mouthful. Will defintely be back again for sure. Also very friendly staff, and excellent service to..."
malvemallow
"Good ambience and lovely staff. Food was delicious. Great to have this so near..."
Chih Tham
"It's a beautiful restaurant where you can try authentic Italian food and beverage. I highly recommend..."
Meisam Ziaei
"We had an amazing family birthday dinner here. The food was fantastic with lots of delicious gluten free options, the service was phenomenal (second..."
Tania Adams
"Great restaurant, Host service is outstanding, not our first visit. the detailed menu description from the owner again was appreciated, and wine..."
Kelvin Armstrong
"I came for Dinner last with two friends and even though we had to wait for a Table( my bad in that I maybe should of booked as it was busy for..."
Ian Davies
"The best place for pesto pasta. We always come here just for the fettuccine pollo (even if it’s just takeaway). The food itself is sometimes..."
Pansy Pan
"Beautiful food. Great service. A local treat with flair. Had the meal for 4 special. Delivered promptly and well set up for easy coursing. What a..."
Nicholas van Oldenborgh
"Food was good, light yet quite filling, big portions. Pizza flavour was good but base was too thin would've preferred a thicker doughy base, maybe..."
life is good
"Location: very convenient Parking: off street parking available in evening Staff: very friendly and considerate to customers needs. Quick on their..."
Avinash Karani
"Awesome experience for my family, beautiful menu and dishes, service from a high standard by all staff! Loved how the waitress offered to explain the..."
Rehana Sadiq
"Simply love this place. Its so nice to enjoy fine Italian cuisine without battling city traffic or parking. Staff are some of the most attentive and..."
Alice Elise
The Block Cafe
81/100 (2167 ratings)
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"Yummy food ! Great service my dad has very bad allergies but they accommodated to his needs which is usually a struggle with other..."
Jessica Freeth
"Ahh yes, The Block - a hot spot with the locals, and one of the better eateries in the area, I'd heard many good things of their cajun fried chicken..."
TheMʌverick
"Great food and service, mince on toast is A+++ and the hash brown plate fills my partner up (which is a..."
Rach Rish
"Delicious food here and great selection for breakfast and lunch.Great casual vibe, nice outdoor dining spaces too.Best breakfast spot in..."
Chan Can Eat
"the block has exceeded my expectation, very well trained staff and great menu, you should definitely give this place a try. We will be back again for..."
Gaurav Singh
"Come here all the time for a quick breakfast and it never disappoints! The place is pretty open but can get cold at times due to how open it is. The..."
Hannah Zheng
"Ordered the mango smoothie, thin fries and Sri Lankan chicken lollipops. The lollipops were freaking amazing and nothing like I’d ever had..."
#fatlyfe
"After several recommendations we ended up in this cafe yesterday with our dog. We ordered about 4 breakfast items and sides and thoroughly enjoyed..."
Aabhas Dole
"Spacious cafe, lots of seating friendly staff.Coffee strong, smooth and great mouth feelCorn fritters delicious - crisp on the outside,..."
Vaqara_Kana
"Really nice local Cafe in the heart of Blockhouse Bay. The food options are great - you have your usual breakfast options, as well as some..."
Jay
"We loved this place. Our first visit and definitely won’t be our last. The menu was awesome but portion sizes a bit too big. Very reasonably priced..."
Carolyn Koloni
"Another on my mission to find the best eggs Benedict in Auckland, this had the interesting option of Japanese fried chicken. Service was good and..."
Steve Hall
"Great coffee and great food. Probably the best cafe in this area by far. Nice vibe and friendly staff. Love the big breakfast. Does get busy..."
James
"Great food, great service, great ambience! Would definitely come back regularly! The location has lots of parking and is easy to find. The ribs were..."
Sean Ny
"always good service here, love the food and always a good vibe!!! we got the gnocchi, beef burger and duck salad, all tasted amazing, will definitely..."
Rosie
"The Block is always really good! Nice food, great chefs, and amazing service staff!!! Coffee is really nice and they serve craft beers on tap. The..."
Ben M
"Great menu, great coffee, always comes out fast and worth the money. Cool vibes especially when they have live music playing. Would definitely come..."
Zana Covich
"Great place. Huge plates! The food is excellent. Great service. We went for a brunch with friends. Good music, good atmosphere. Definitely coming..."
Boty
"Food there is great! I had the duck liver gnocchi and it was full of flavour and well seasoned. Gnocchi was soft and pillowy. They are very..."
Jo Cheung
"This place is just lovely. The staff are friendly and warm, and the atmosphere of the place is welcoming and the decor is delightful. Hand made..."
Local Grams-ma
"You know those times where you're slightly hungover, you're unsure what you want to eat, maybe something sweet, maybe something savory? ... Smoothie..."
Kieran
"Yum, the food was great. The staff friendly and attentive. The soul bowl was a delight to find. The only complaint is one I’ve made before I. Other..."
Cookingkenny
"Had the most delicious fritters here with smoked salmon! Not usually one for fritters but after my friend recommended them, I gave it a go and..."
Lizzie
"This place is a classic. Awesome venue, great staff, absolutely fabulous food. Always a great vibe here, always hard to choose what you want from..."
Georgia Vossen
"Love the food, the service is good! Friendly staff and I love the atmosphere. I go there quite a bit and always love it! Only thing I don’t like is..."
Kaydeen Manukia
"Very friendly staff and amazing food. Loved our overall experience. Our coffee was amazing. Definitely going again. If you are in Blockhouse Bay then..."
عاتر زیدی
"I used to live in Blockhouse Bay and having The Block open up was a bit of a refreshing addition to the town. Needless to say I have been here on..."
Praneal Badal
"The Block is a nice fancy touch to blockhouse bay shops if you are looking for a more classy cafe in the area. I do enjoy their plate sized hash..."
Emz
"Food was fantastic and the staff were warm yet efficient. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this place and the coffee was of a high standard. I..."
Matthew Wallis
"My sister took me here after a 12km run. Excellent food, lots of choice and great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back and recommending to..."
Helen D
"bro. the block truuuly came thru with dis bad boi! i mean come on....CROISSANT french toast! can you believe???? not only do they deliver on the food..."
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"I came here for brunch last week - I reserved a table for six the week before which was no problem at all, and when we arrived it was clearly marked..."
Kellie Ngaire
"A hidden cafe/bar out west side. Im a sucker for fried chicken, so i tried their famous karaage chicken burger for lunch & it didnt dissapoint! Will..."
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"Have always loved The Block since I first time I went there, which would of been about 3 or so years ago. This time I tried sweet corn, pea, mint and..."
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"Really surprised to see a place like this in Blockhouse Bay. Cool modern style, good to meet friends and have some drinks after work.Staff..."
Diogo Reck
"Truly impress with this restaurant!Even my friends are impressed with this place especially when it situated in a neighborhood..."
Yusoff Kamal
"Came here on Sunday. Had the eggs Benedict with kushiage fried chicken it was delicious. Definitely coming back. Great service from the friendly..."
Pascale Lion Hopkins
"I love this place, my partner and I always recommend it to people who don’t know where to go for brunch, they do an awesome mince on toast and have..."
Josie
"The block.is always a lovely place to come. Some of the staff is okay. And just always a nice vibe. Bit of a long wait here but it's worth it. Yummy..."
Antoinettee Edmonds'z
"First time here. What took us? A well-kept secret! Excellent food, friendly service. I am fussy about coffee - and got it just like I like..."
Sandy Austin
"Its my first time here with my husband and a friend. We all enjoyed our food. Surprised to find such a nice cafe in the suburb and will definitely go..."
Colin
"WOW Hands down the MOST AMAZING Food Ever. The Breakfasts are to die for. Super food ingredients, tasty, well presented High Quality Food I've ever..."
Biskit
"The service and ambience is top notch and coffee is very good - however we ordered eggs bene and I found it quite ordinary.. compared to some other..."
Anitha Narayan
"Duck pasta was amazing!! I will come back for this. Fried chicken bene has been so hyped up, that it wasn't as good as I thought it would be but..."
Victoria Jenner
"I loved it here. The staff were super friendly, food was delicious and it had a nice atmosphere. Got the fried chicken eggs bene (surprise..."
Samantha Leon
"Everytime I come here the food tastes different which sucks. I came recently and got the granny waffles and my mum got the plate sized hash brown and..."
Emily
"It's nice to have a good quality local business around. Most of the time I just go for the coffee, at $4.50-5 it's about an average NZ price but a..."
The Cheesy Ravioli
"Came here for a breakfast after reading good reviews about the place and the fried chicken benedict. I was pleasantly surprised by the vibe of the..."
Andrew Felix Ferdaus
"Hidden gem tucked away in Blockhouse Bay, we went here for my birthday tea. A little bit price-y but it was worth every penny, food was definitely..."
Yashie L
"Loved it here. The friendly staff, good food and clean tables. The food is flavorsome, and tasty. A bit on the pricer side, however it's is worth..."
Sid
"Very funky atmosphere. Lovely food. We had dinner there. Just would have liked more options for kids. Next time I'd like to go back for a breakfast...."
Vanessa Morris
"If you're living in the bay, this is the perfect place for a catch-up!!The atmosphere is always great - you always see a lot of people..."
Nisarag Bhatt
"Great place for a meal, has a large variety for dishes suitable for any time of the day. Seating choice was impressive too, inside, outside or even..."
Lin Hua
"Good food!but not very good service.great on a Friday afternoon/night,definitely need to try if you haven't.Its a great local that all locals need to..."
Arkisunday
"Good food and service. I had eggs bene just think that the Hollandaise sauce could be a bit tastier. My wife had the big block breakfast and it was..."
Tiago Reinert Koch
"This is a solid, appealing cafe, and my local.  Good, friendly staffing is critical, and apart from one or two disengaged male employees in a large,..."
Kyla Mackenzie
"Visited on a Sunday for lunch as I had to try their raved about fried chicken eggs bene and it did not disappoint. I thought it might be a strange..."
Lisa Herrick
"Your local cafe, restaurant and bar nestled snugly in the heart of Blockhouse Bay. You can't miss them--you can hear them before you see them! Nicely..."
Oksana Zhang
"This place is spacious! I was expecting it to be very packed on a Saturday brunch time but we managed to find a seat. The service was great. I..."
Joanne Chiang
"Always good food here! Missed out on trying the Fried Chicken eggs benedict. My partner tried the crab and i had the smoked salmon eggs benedict...."
Laura And Peli
"We went to The Block on our way home from Bird Rescue to grab a takeaway coffee and iced chocolate. The service was great, the young lady behind the..."
Rachel Herriott
"I love the block. It's our local and we frequent here all the time. The food.ans the service is always on point and extremely well presented. Me and..."
Elise McDowell
"Came here for Sunday brunch, it was good that it wasn't super busy (heard good things about it so was expecting a wait). Ordered the corn fritters..."
Cristine Manalo
"After hearing so much about the Block's fried chicken eggs bene, I knew I had to make my way on over to the famous Blockhouse Bay cafe. The decor..."
Monique Porteous
"Local Cafe. Which is great. Food is fabulous. staff are alsom. The only thing is food is costly. But apart from that its a great place..Atmosphere is..."
Lorra.A
"Had a flat white on a late mid-week afternoon. Place is clean and cozy. It was quite quiet at that time which was perfect when I caught up with my..."
HungryRunner
"Great little place! I ordered the hash with bacon/mushrooms and egg. This was so huge I couldn't even finish it but very delicious! The service was..."
Holly D-T
"Love this place!! I'm a local and I always come here on Saturday's for coffees the coffees are really good I come here around 8:00am and I've never..."
Grace
"very fast service. Excellent breakfasts and good food presentation. the décor is a little dated but is a pleasant atmosphere for a morning..."
Oliver Pringle
"I used to eat at The Block Cafe regularly when I worked in the area, & it's great to see this spot continues to go from strength to strength. It is..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"As you can tell i love the Eggs Benedict from The Block it never disappoints, i have gone to a few places to get eggs benedict but The Block by far..."
Ellie
"Between 4 people we all ordered from the same 2 dishes, Eggs Benedict with Salmon and the Creamy Mushrooms for a Sunday brunch, The hit was..."
Shiksha Sridhar
"We can to The Block Cafe this morning for one reason ... An excuse for me to have pork belly for breakfast. The coffee was great- strong and earthy...."
Ryan Orr
"Their special fried chicken eggs bene is totally worth the drive. Amazingly good coffee. I'm glad we were seated in their semi outdoorsie area, the..."
Anh Doe
"Have been here a couple of times now, both for breakfast and lunch. Have always found the service timely and friendly.Breakfast - Eggs..."
Sarah Clarke
"I have been coming here for a while now and watched the menu change and get better and better. The latest menu is by far the best for what I like to..."
Bones
"Great! Saw this place in an article on Urban List this morning for places with best blow out breakfasts. So naturally, on my only day off I wanted to..."
James T. Raukete
"Great food for two and awesome service. We ordered the platter for 2 - very good spread of bites, the shoestring fries which had 2 dipping..."
Aiko Cefre
"I came here for lunch today for the first time and really enjoyed my meal! It's great to see a high-end, trendy, cafe open in the area, I think it..."
Charlene Weaver
"Been too The Block twice now, Always great food, and the service is great, would highly recommend! Eggs bene is great love the..."
Mikaela Richardson
"My partner and I ended up having lunch here on a Sunday after somewhere else was closed and we went for a random drive but it definitely all worked..."
Emma W
"We were looking for a newplace to eat near the blockhouse bay road. We had found this place. We visited there for lunch today. They have changed..."
ViVi
"Very good overall. creative menu. Tasty incredients. different options for seating including outdoor covered benches and tables.Good..."
Dimitrios Konstantopoulos
"Loved this place! I came here for lunch with my fam. None of us had been before so it was a first for all of us. I had heard good things..."
Jaya Soma
"We came here for my early birthday lunch! Was quite busy when we went but managed to get table. My friend got the miso ramen (8/10) the ginger was..."
Helen Liang
"Lunch with the family. Food was excellent. Wagyu burger was very juicy and had some really big flavours. Probably the tastiest burger I've had in..."
Christian
"Wonderful new restaurant. Came here for lunch on a lovely warm summery day. Generous meal sizes, all our dishes were fantastic, along with the carrot..."
Abbey Lissaman
"YaMarnis We ordered Eggs Bene and Mochas. VERY good food! The eggs were cooked perfect! The hollandaise sauce wasn't the best so is the only reason I..."
Limaono
"Well what can we say... Hard to fault anything about this Cafe. We ordered eggs Bene and have to say we were impressed by the set up staff and other..."
YaMarnis
"had breakfast here last Christmas and it was really nice, really nice staff and just a perfect location in the bay. would definitely recommend it!..."
Beverly Semu
"Visited the block for a brunch today, I ordered the chilly calamari salad and my partner had the block big breakfast, my meal was really yum! Could..."
Sinéad Rose Stayton
"Came here tonight to celebrate my birthday! Staff looked after us really well and made us all feel welcome! Food was great and looked amazing. Turned..."
Nikki
"Sunday brunch here last weekend. What an unexpected treasure of a place. Much roomier and well laid out than the outside would indicate . Really good..."
Chris Mcneill
"I loved my breakfast it was delish! I got the 'something healthy' with house smoked salmon. My brother got the corn fritters which were also very..."
Anna Bentley
"Breakfast is average, for dinner i had a soup which was bland and not worth my money. However, the dark chocolate cheesecake with raspberry couli and..."
Amaani Cornett
"Venturing out to Blockhouse Bay is not something I do often but recently my friends and I have started doing hikes around Waitakere Ranges in West..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Went for brunch, good to see the lunch menu available. Excellent food, and pretty good coffee, tho no hot water with the long black unless requested...."
Kris Baudry
"I had heard a lot of positive feedback about this cafe from friends and family, so I thought I'd pop in. Firstly I am so happy about how early it..."
Wanderlust
"First time at The Block Cafe & I was pleasantly surprised at how great it was. The staff were lovely & polite & the ambience was nice. Food & coffee..."
Grace Macalincag
"I go to the Block often it has great food hawkes bay pilsner is one of the best beers i have ever drank the staff are top notch i look forward to..."
Alan Peters
"Been here several times now, great service, great food. Also has a nice range of craft beer. Well worth a visit for any meal of the day. ..."
Greg Jonas
"The plate sized hash brown, quesadilla, fries, omolette and ALL cookies and cakes are fresh and mad etc perfection. The prices may be a bit high. But..."
Vth7872
"Great food , nice service! The only downside is the parking on a busy day but I love The Block! Always worth a try and worth the trip out if you..."
Taylor Compain
"We go to The Block on a regular basis and sometimes the service can be a bit inconsistent but it is generally very good. It's always busy with a..."
Joan Edwards
"-everything about the block cafe is a 4/5, nothing is spectacular but everything is above average -cooked breakfast was tasty, well balanced and..."
Goldilox
"We visited for lunch on a whim and were thoroughly impressed with the food.  The lamb salad and smoked mac'n'cheese exceeded our expectations and we..."
Daniel O'Brien
"The Block is a cafe that's very close to me and is always bustling with people- it's a very popular store and beautifully furnished.The..."
MissEstherZ
"We've been here a number of times and each time it is always a fantastic place to come as they have very friendly service and lovely food. What's..."
Jenny Gilchrist
"Friendly, efficient and on-to-it service. Awesome coffee. Extremely tasty food (block bacon is well worth the extra $2), considered. My new..."
Foodarella
"This place is awesome! My local yes sure but the service and the ambience and decor is quite cool, the have quality chefs and some top coffee. The..."
Jazzy Jazz
"The Block Cafe is a relatively new opening and is just what was needed to make Blockhouse Bay a little more exciting.I've only ever been..."
Denise D'Sa
"The Block Cafe is the perfect place for breakfast and lunch (haven't tried their dinner meal). They have a great variety of meals and everything I've..."
Lauren Lee
"nice place with wonderful food@The Block ..."
Xiaotaoyanzaixinxilan
"I've been here a fair few times and I've really fallen in love with the place. The vibe is lovely, and the food is even better. I have to add, that..."
Ishita M. Mendonsa
"I was recommended this place by a friend and it did not disappoint. I opted for the 'heathy choice' breakfast which was absolutely delicious, my..."
Stuart Harper
"Oh gosh I love this place! It's such a great place for a laid back brunch/lunch. The confit duck is my favourite, but everything i've tried so far..."
Lee V
"A group of 10 of us went to lunch and the service was pretty quick.  The food was really tasty.  I had the Crisp Potato Skins which very really..."
Vicky Mackenzie
"Good place, good vibe, prices aren't too expensive. They also have live acoustic music. If this had the views of Blockhouse Bay it would be..."
EssJay
"This morning I wanted something different for brekkie so I ordered the Mac 'n' beans. Bacon was nice and the crust around the Mac had a pleasant..."
Don's Food Fiesta
"Had breakfast here on a Saturday morning recently and enjoyed the atmosphere of this cafe. I ordered the "something healthy" with bacon which was..."
Foodiesfeast
"I go here at least once a month. I think for the location and setting, it's actually pretty good. I always get good service. Yes perhaps food is a..."
Sanjesh Lal
"Was here for brunch last Saturday. Environment is so good, relax and comfortable. The food presentation is good and taste wonderful. Coffee is also..."
Kiky Eng
"Excellent food ! Amazing coffees! Great service! Been here twice and on both occasions, I have not been disappointed :)Great job guys !..."
Pooja Chandnani
"Was here right before Christmas with 3 other friends for a catch up over brunch. we all live around the area (and have been for a very long time now)..."
Where.iate
"Highly highly hiiiighlllyy recommend getting the feijoa and mango smoothies! I get these everytime I visit this restaurant :) I also recommend..."
Tan.ned
"I regularly visit The Block :) It is close to home and the service is great!! Food is AMAZING!! And the smoothies are to die for! Never disappointed..."
Nikita Kumar
"The Block is our local and we go here if we really need too. The food is good and the smoothies are great also but I find the place to be a little..."
Sonam Kumar
"We came here for Sunday lunch and brought my grandmother. Being of a different generation she wasn't keen to try anything on the menu and asked for a..."
Libby Conole
"I absolutely love this place and the staff are always so polite and helpfulThe food is always beautifully presented and the taste is equally as..."
Chloe
"I went to this cafe in the weekend and fell in love with it. We would normally go all the way into town for a meal but we decided to try something..."
Mady Johnson
"Been here lots and have always really enjoyed the menu food (haven't eaten from the cabinet). Sometimes the table service is a little lax especially..."
Stella
"The Block is a great eatery in Blockhouse Bay - hence the name, bringing a casual atmosphere for that laid back meal. For this occasion we chose to..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"Table for 6 on a Friday night.  We were a hungry lot and ready to devour everything in sight.  Our table ordered the aged hereford prime scotch,..."
Manic Diner
"Love this place.The food is absolutely delicious and although the staff aren't in-your-face attentive, they do their jobs and are friendly..."
Sophia
"Fantastic atmosphere and service but the food... that was next level! I had the confit duck fetticine with masala sauce. It was up there one of the..."
Anne Bowler
"Thank you to Sam and the waitresses who made Saturday night a memorable one. The service and food were fantastic. There was 18 of us and all meals..."
Trixie McManus
"My husband & I have just got home from having a beautiful meal at The Block Cafe. I had the Crispy Fish with a Side Salad and it was beautifully..."
Sonya-Lorraine Mortensen
"Not bad at all, slightly skeptical regarding the terrible reviews, however it seems they had a refurbishment of staff attitudes, and lighting. Last..."
Jo W
"Took my mom and dad here, up from Wellington, and I was really pleased with this cute little café. Lovely young staff and the food was quickly..."
Sara Black
"Really great, we went for a casual evening meal with a glass of wine. The staff were attentive, friendly, without being imposing, and had excellent..."
Bill & Shirley
"Looking at the previous reviews, I find it very hard to believe that we visited the same cafe? Not only did I get immaculate service, from all of the..."
Pauline Michaels
"What a hidden gem right in the heart of Blockhouse Bay..The Block Café.. Fantastic service by the very attentive staff and the lovely Sheree.. We..."
Lorreen Wilton
"Very friendly staff and beautiful range of wines. We got very bad customer service from Barefoot Cafe and in fact they told us to try you guys..."
Shilpi
"What a great find! Not only great for kids but a possible date spot too! Our boys were so impressed with the kids' hot choc that they asked to go..."
Rachelle
"We haven't been to Blockhouse Bay since last year. Went back today to document another walk, and was very happily surprised to find The Block. What..."
Walksinauckland.com
"Third time at The Block so this is accumulating those experiences. Coffee was great and has been improving since they opened. Food is also great and..."
Randal Meikle
"Not only does The Block offer great hot chocolate but extraordinary service!!!!My mother had parked her car in an area on Gill Cres where she..."
Shiree Meikle
"Went for lunch with my daughter, I have the grilled steak with bearnaise sauce and she had the fettuccine we both enjoyed our meals. I was very..."
Tracey Cave
"Just came back from lunch here, I never normally write reviews but the service I recieved was amazing. The staff were accomodating and very friendly,..."
Ayesha
"Another great addition to the west (can I call it the west?). Fab surroundings, friendly staff, extensive and interesting menu, devine food and..."
Deanna
"Went for lunch on an exceptionally cold wet day with a group of 12. Parking was easy. The menu was large and innovative and everyone said their food..."
Jenny Sibley
"I found the atmosphere relaxing and the service was so friendly.Food was inexpensive and tasty.Really happy there is a nice café..."
Vanessa Lawrie
"Finally a cafe with atmosphere! Excellent build design. Love the indoor/outdoor options. Not only a great feel but great staff also. Especially..."
Christa
"Enjoyed lunch with a friend at this cafe Sunday, 5th May. Excellant, large flat white coffee was delivered promptly, followed shortly after by eggs..."
Carol H
"Stuff the coffee - fab to have a good cafe to got to and enjoy a glass of wine!. Great outdoor venue and extremely dog friendly. It's just great to..."
Tania
"We have been to The Block a number of times for their breakfasts and were excited to see that they are now open for dinner. We wandered in and..."
Fiona Chadwick
"Wow what a fantastic addition to Blockhouse Bay which was pretty much lacking in a decent cafe. Have visited a couple of times. Coffee was excellent..."
Lara Wills
"First time at The Block today, 10:30 Sunday Brunch. Good selection on the menu, had the Wild mushrooms which were delicious, would definitely have..."
Jamie Young
"Came here 9am Saturday for breakfast and it was already busy. Not keen on ordering and paying at the counter idea, as once you have selected your..."
Pauline Bennett
"Lunch at the The Block for the first time today. Very very busy so thought we would have a long wait but didn't. Excellent coffee which is high..."
Liz St George
"Nearly 2 weeks since opening. Really enjoy the freshness and look of the place. A real step up for the Bay. Just love the coffee - being a straight..."
Reena Singh
"After many years of really average cafe's in the BHB region it has been great to see The Block turn up and lift the bar for the community.My..."
Jason Roberts
"JAN 2013Well funny how some people get a different experience on the same day I went. I have been to The Block 4 days in a row and eaten breaky..."
Peter The Fat One
"Been here a couple of times in the last few days - initially some issues with payment, but they have all been resolved - food is tasty, service..."
Sarah Lane
"Went to The Block on the weekend it was fabulous! The best cafe out West by far. My coffee was excellent, really friendly staff and my meal was very..."
Kim Neville
"First impression was excellent- nice neutral decor and Harney and Sons teas behind the counter. The staff were friendly and the menu looked great. I..."
Kristy Sorrell
"A lovely happy vibe going on and atmosphere warm and inviting. I Loved the Nachos, sister liked Hash plate and Mum had Chicken lollipops and gave a..."
Tracy Johnson
"I unexpectedly stumbled upon this cafe while I was on my way to the block house bay reserve. This cafe is definitive 'slice, sip and soak in the..."
Ghanashyam Danam
"Astonishing food + really nice atmosphere, like you can feel all the breeze and the sun light you need. It is my first time at this Cafe’s and will..."
Mesa Chan
"Exciting Atmosphere. Groovy! Indoor/Outdoor flow. Great menu. Ample Parking. Perfect Coffee. Large Selection Outstanding Service from the Perfect, ..."
Tim Elliott
"Lovely cafe with very pretty “indoor garden” vibe. My coffee was not quite hot enough, but staff were very pleasant and I am sure they would have..."
Stephanie Liebert
"Rustic, garden featured cafe on the main road. Staff are very nice, and food is quite tasty. Service is quick for a weekend day too. Great for small..."
Yen Luong
"Place and ambience is great Went there for family birthday dinner with an infant and child. Service was abit slow but friendly staff. Had the..."
Jodi Sherwood
"Another new neighborhood adventure today. Grab a seat in this famous cafe & restaurant The Block. Very nice hospitality, waiters are young and..."
Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥
"Service and presentation was great. The food could use proper seasoning and better flavour ( that’s up to personal taste though, nothing..."
Satish Talwar
"Best sweet corn fritters EVER. All the best flavours, huge portion, quality is always consistent and food is always served hot. Yum as. Picture of a..."
Neda
"It's a great cafe with great options of meat-free breakfast. The coffee is average. Staff is very hospitable and service is quick too. They are happy..."
Hiral Kothari
"Visited on the weekend for lunch. There were many customers. Ordered the Salt Fish Tacos ($18.50) and Japanese Fried Chicken ($12.50) to share..."
Zoe Zhang
"Just a fabulous place. Menus are always changing. Staff are top notch. Service is impeccable. It's a cafe/restaurant. Food is superb. Always changing..."
Cecilia Lal
"Lovely brunch visit here on Mothers Day. Great coffee and hot chocolate, plus delicious omelette. The only thing I would change is the “parfait”..."
Elizabeth Stewart
Ampersand Eatery
80/100 (1107 ratings)
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"This was the first time I came to Amperseed for brunch/lunch with my sister, friends & an overseas visitor. Wow, what a blast from the minute we sat..."
Annie Thorburn
"Just had my birthday dinner at &. Full disclosure I have worked with both Michael and Amanda but that has nothing to do with how feel about this..."
Michael Austin
"I am on holiday in New Zealand and was taken to Ampersand as a treat for breakfast it was a lovely experience. The place is beautiful a very cool..."
Jane Sykes
"My new favourite place in Auckland! Great spot for family brunch or dinner for date night. The pasta is out of this world delicious. So many good..."
Laura Platts
"Excellent place for any occasion: friendly staff, lovely view and absolutely glorious food. I came in for breakfast and now can not wait to check out..."
Ksenia Eliseeva
"Lovely brunch, lovely atmosphere! Thanks Ampersand team. Auckland friends: recommend checking this place out. Would be great for a refuel after..."
Poppy Haynes
"Amazing food amazing service and a view to die for. Totally enjoyed ourselves and will definitely come back for a big dinner meal..."
Desmond GC
"A friend and I had lunch here today and I cannot recommend it more highly. We both chose the chicken dish with shitake mushrooms and a green salad..."
Billie Hurdley
"Amazing food and the service is excellent. Highly recommend to anyone from breakfast to..."
Chris Cullen
"Love love love this place! Friendly staff, great quality food, awesome atmosphere and the manager sophie is AMAZING!! Highly recommend..."
Estelle Naude
"One of the best places I have been to for brunch and highly..."
Stephen Craig
"Great to know this place around the neighborhood. Awesome service and the place is spacious. A great view to overlook the Tamakei Dr. Reasonable..."
Joan Xie
"Amazing flavours in every dish that we had (& I think our table tried everything on the menu) One word sums up this new Hospo gem "YUM"..."
Michelle Rae Pope
"Great brunch location with a great view of the Orakei bay. Beautiful during sunrise and great friendly service. Ask for an explanation on the food,..."
Arthur
"Finally managed to get to Ampersand Eatery for a birthday lunch. It was just after 12 on a Wednesday and it was really busy! We hadn’t booked but..."
Hinali Patel
"Located in Orakei Bay Village, the cafe has a spacious interior with beautiful plant decorations. There is also a bay view at the balcony..."
Lucy
"Awesome place with a great view if you manage to get terrace seating. Food was fresh and beautifully presented.We had the Lobster and Hapuka Raviolo..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Enjoy the lovely scenery as well as the interior design of the cafe. The smashed avo is tasty, ingredients are fresh, and there is light spicy taste..."
Esther
"Wow what a view! This is a great location with other shops & a nice relaxed feel. Pays to book so that you can get a seat on the terrace overlooking..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Food taste good. Atmosphere is nice with waterview if you sit outside. Waited a bit longer than expected before someone took order. Portion is tiny..."
Dennis Kee
"Great atmosphere to sit and do some work. Professional service and great coffee thanks to Espresso Workshop. Have never had any food as it is on the..."
Krystal Reyland
"Ampersand is tucked away into the surprisingly beautiful orakei bay village. It offers fantastic views over the orakei basin in a light filled room..."
Matchstick Reviews
"Great service and kid friendly... this place has views to die for and warm environment. We had the coffee shakes and truffle Parmesan fries which..."
Jaffa
"I was happily surprised when we were able to get a parking spot in the Orakei Bay Village area since it is usually really full. We went through the..."
Benedict Uy
"I'd consider OBV as a local eatery place for me as I only live 15 mins walk away.  Ampersand has an industrial-style decor and gives the feeling of..."
Desmond Chan
"Ampersand Eatery is a damn green light from me! Been here twice and the first experience wasn't that great :( came here with my friend for the first..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"It was a really nice vibe and atmosphere. Also great coffee and food. My big breakfast was good but waffles were a bit too healthy and dry for me!..."
Suz
"Great place to have breakfast. Nice location and beautiful sea view made my day. Food and coffee both quite delicious. Service a bit slow but..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Great views and food.We ordered the Mushroom Arancini, shoestring potatoes and yoghurt fried chicken - The Arancini had a great crunch on..."
JJ
"Love everything here!!!! Food, service, vibes everything! A nice place for weekend brunch sessions with family. I love the view from the window as..."
Yeahggggg
"We descended upon Ampersand on a whim today having noticed that it was almost empty yesterday at 1.45 pm.....not so today - almost full.  Luckily we..."
Jean HH
"Had lunch here a couple of weekends ago and was very enjoyable - the food and drink options were very good.  We enjoyed our smoked fish - although..."
Bridgee
"Last weekend was the monthly NZbloggers brunchclub and it was held at Ampersand Eatery. I thought I was going to miss out on this but I’m so glad I..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Excellent food, with creative recipes and real tasty ingredients. Beautiful view over the Orakei Gulf, fast service and plenty of parking. Highly..."
Marcel Rocked
"Love Ampersand! been to this place a few times now and I absolutely love the food and coffee! Definitely worth going for a good Sunday brunch! ..."
Evie.strang
"Been wanting to try this place for a while, however the times I’ve come previously there was always a half an hour late. Arriving around 12 pm..."
Medium_Rare
"Best coffee I've had in a long time in auckland. They are also really dog friendly. Pastries are delicious, I'll be back to try the main..."
DCfood
"It was just OK, not great value for money and super bummer that I couldn’t get eggs on toast with a side of avo but apparently because avo isn’t..."
Reina Alani
"Great atmosphere and excellent service. I had the crepe which was filling and very hearty, very cheesy! My friend had the greens on..."
Shell
"Had avocado on toast - the addition of kimchi was delicious! And the gluten free bread was very tasty! Slow service, but lovely staff and it was..."
Nicola
"Great location and great views.Lots of sun throughout the day, great breakfast selections. Not huge servings but enough to get full. Can go..."
Tony Ma
"Very nice place to dine!The interior design of the place was pleasant and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful.The food..."
Winnie Luo
"Now been here several times. Cool vibe and excellent food. Gets very busy so worth booking. A cool development clever wine and food and excellent..."
Maisy Morton
"The most amazing meal I have had in a long long time! And such great, attentive service.We came here for a work dinner and had the set menu..."
Zoe Wood
"Me and 3 went here late at night (good to see a cafe open late ) Lovely spacious area, scrumptious looking cream and jam doughnuts were on display,..."
Liz Rouse
"Coffee is amazing?! First two expirences were slightly disappointed as they ran out of tables and a had to wait or the machine broke so having to..."
J Li
"The staff were very attentive, warm smiles and real evidence of staff in a job that they enjoy.Food recommendations, the duck pie..."
Sid H
"My friend and i came in yesterday and were blown away with everything. The Manager was lovely and she made time to come over for a chat and all staff..."
Emma Night
"Cool venue with friendly staff. Food was tasty we had the quail pie, risotto and pork filet with side of potato and gravy. Dessert was ok, overall an..."
Loz Wats
"Came in yesterday afternoon for some afternoon snacks! We were seated on a lovely table out on the balcony. The staff were great, allowed us to order..."
Georgie Park
"I came here for a Saturday lunch around 1pm and despite the restaurant being busy, but not completely full we were told it would be a 25 minute wait..."
Juliet
"got the eggs benedict which was topped with a paprika sauce. a nice twist on an everyday meal that just made it that much more delicious. i got a..."
Grace
"Beautiful, artistic n well heeled and so is the venue. Early breakfast on a Sunday morning. Venue is sharp, a real cool place for eats. Staff n..."
Halfpie Job
"Had a lovely brunch here on the deck overlooking the bay. The french toast was the perfect size and delicious, and my coffee was..."
Claire
"Reliable and #1 go to... either for a morning coffee by espresso workshop after a lovely walk around the Orakei Basin or for a Hallertau #1 on the..."
AKLWINE&FOODIE
"Located in the new orakei basin shops Ampersand Eatery is a large spacious new eatery. There are tables inside and out. I went for my usual smashed..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Absolutely loved this place tonight!! Such a cool vibe, food delivered quickly and the service was amazing!! Albeit quiet, the staff were very..."
Mark
"We'd enjoyed Mikey Newlands food at Bracu and so wanted to try his new restaurant.  We weren't disappointed.  The Smoked Beetroot and the  Herb..."
Malcolm Inglis
"“I need to go there one day”, I would always muse to myself as the Orakei basin walkway flashed past when I used to take the train to uni..."
Heartshrooms
"We visited for breakfast on Saturday and had a great experience.  We were greeted very promptly by the friendly Manager & we were seated out on the..."
Debra
"Well what can i say......i came in on week two of opening and they had a few teething issues...BUT i came in over the weekend and was so impressed..."
Julia
"Came to ampersand last week for breakfast..We ordered Eggs on toast with a side of avocado and Eggs Benedict..We couldn't fault the..."
Lyndsay Sykes
"Lovely service with great modern industrial ambience. The food was very good with familiar flavours that are well executed. We had the mushroom..."
Jerry Wong
"The location is beautiful, service is excellent as the staff are super friendly and approachable! They even kept our water glasses full without..."
Daniel-Jarrod Potter (ShadowS.I.C.K66)
"Great spot for brunch with a great bar, the portions especially the eggs Benedict and the smoothies are small for the price. I got the blueberry..."
Sarah K
"Great coffee. Good, sizeable brunch options. I loved the breakfast burrito. And the sausage in the big breakfast. Apparently they make the sausage..."
Mariah Templonuevo
"It was my first time visiting. Beautiful atmosphere with great ambiance. Friendly accommodating staff, yummy..."
Dr Siham El-Kafafi
"I was happily surprised when we were able to get a parking spot in the Orakei Bay Village area since it is usually really full. We went through the..."
Benedict Uy
"Dined here on a Saturday evening. Made a reservation (was not busy though) and they had a table for us outside. Great views of the bay. Lovely set up..."
praveena ~
"Staffs are very friendly and kind. Love their truffle fries and salmon tuna tataki. So delicious !!! Beautiful cafe..."
Annie Low
"We visited here for lunch on the day before Good Friday. The inside space is really bright and airy with high ceilings and nice views of the bay. We..."
Marie Corcoran
"Modern interior with lovely views out to the harbour. They have nice mock-tails as well as the most scrumptious food! Would be a great place to come..."
Jade de Vere
"Good food and relaxed brunch atmosphere. Dog friendly, allowed inside and have water bowls available etc. If seated in the covered outdoor area..."
Vicky Hill
"Great place to come for breakfast and for a coffee. Good parking, great service and view on a clear day. The food was delicious and recommended..."
Kris
"I had a wonderful night with my colleagues. The food was great; we had 3 courses: starter, main and dessert. My favourite one was lamb shoulder,..."
Laurence Ho (Bluegray)
"Big shout out to Mikey for the fabulous personalised chef experience he magicked up for us once again . Decadent deliciousness to dine for!..."
Marin Clay
"Been to Ampersand many times & always satisfied. This place never fails you. Everything we ordered was good quality & flavoursome. Good wine..."
Shima Albrecht
"Very nice eatery. Cafe all day breakfast dishes range from standard expected to unique interesting. Take terrace seats to great view of the..."
Pavel Valenta
Spqr Cafe & Bar
80/100 (1421 ratings)
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Seating
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Mid-range
"It's Friday, drizzly and we're in need of some light on a cloudy day. Thank you SPQR for being there for us. Service was great and the food..."
Amindha Fernando
"The paella is good. Tiramisu is freshly make in the morning, but the cake layer a bit too moisturising for..."
Chelsey
"The pasta is the best I’ve had in..."
Xizhe Qiu
"Beautiful food. Fantastic service Love the outdoor seating on a sunny day. The interior can get a little dark if you don’t have a seat right by the..."
Chan Can Eat
"Really nice vibes! Went there on a Saturday for the restaurant month deal which is really worth it. You can get 3 course, appetiser, a main and a..."
Annie Low
"It can be a romantic dinner with warm and cozy ambience. The food portions are much bigger than we expected which are absolutely worthy for their..."
Sarah Tran
"Had the most wonderful lunch here today. The bottomless lunch special. 3 courses with a cocktail to start and unlimited rose wine. The food, service..."
Catherine Te Whare
"Been wanting to try out SPQR in a long time. Braved the storm and cold to have dinner here. We ordered the Seared scallops with Chorizo, was so fresh..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Service is always excellent, amazing cocktails and food. Can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu. Great for special occasions...."
Girl On The Move
"Recommended by a colleague and what a recommendation. Romantic venue and attentive but not in your face staff. Starter was the char grilled squid...."
Flippynz
"Last time I visited this restaurant with my friends. We ordered Caesar salad with chicken, scampi tail linguini and Grilled Wakanui scotch fillet to..."
Paul McDonald
"One of the best service. Very helpful and friendly staff.., from the minute we entered we were taken care off all to the end. Spot on service and..."
Al Kumar
"My favorite restaurant, love this place. It has such a great atmosphere, lovely service and incredible food! I love the fettuccine, I get this a lot...."
Lorraine Ryan
"Ordered the cockles pasta. Great atmosphere and awesome wine! The pasta was not creamy at all, was really watery actually. I didn’t like it. Others..."
Hangrygirl
"Went here for my mum’s bday dinner. The food was really tasty. I had the eye fillet which was cooked perfectly. The only disappointment was that my..."
Erothman2
"Friendly service. Excellent food, well worth the wait. Will definitely be going back for sure. We ordered 3 mains and 1 starter as per photos. ..."
Brandon Li
"Had my 30th birthday celebration dinner here and everything was perfect! Amazing food and excellent service! Well worth every cent spent. Food did..."
Sammy
"Went here for a date and it was great. We only had drinks though since we've already had dinner. It's not loud which was good so we could hear each..."
Marggie Pascua
"Located on the buzzing streets of Ponsonby, SPQR is must for a nicer dine. The beautiful seating inside was a good choice as the outdoor seating..."
HJ
"We been here for lunch. Atomsphere is in tradtional style though good and comfert. Good attention as we get in. We had few beers, glass of wine,..."
Param Singh Nurowal
"Amazing! Food is consistantly good and the service is friendly. Wouldn't go on a thursday night or weekends as it gets really noisy (understandable..."
Ricky Zhou
"An institution you're bound to frequent.SPQR has stood the test of time simply by consistently providing great food with outstanding service...."
Yorkshire Pudding
"Came here tonight for desert with my friend after having dinner at Saan. We were lucky to get sit in a corner which is less noisy. We ordered two..."
Lily
"The service is quite good, we just looking for a good place for dinner and we saw so many younger locals dine in here, the food also very tasty...."
Geena Han
"I remember being very impressed by the quality of food from SPQR a couple of years ago. Revisited and found the quality was above average but not..."
Travels4Food
"Two things I go head over heals with when it comes to seafood is crab and scallop. SPQR has both! Hit the lunch menu $42 for both dishes and wine,..."
Alwayseating
"Had dinner here tonight, and managed to score a table outside on a nice spring evening! The food was amazing, the wine list was brilliant and the..."
Holly R
"Always on point!Superb food and fantastic service every single time!Have been here many times over the years and always a favorite to go to..."
Elouise
"Amazing food !!! I really love the vibe here , it's always fresh and the plates are perfect !!! I feel like I want to come back before leaving every..."
Debbie Sugrue
"Had dinner on a Sunday night. The duty manager helped to arrange a table for us, which happened to be a nicest spot in the restaurant. By the window..."
Jas HUANG
"I seem to have a love / hate relationship with SPQR which dates back to the mid 1990s when I would visit as a teenager to eat bread and aioli and..."
Garrick
"Surprisingly I haven't had the chance to go to SPQR ever before, but boy oh boy let me tell you it was on my top 5 to try list - it's very satisfying..."
Monique Porteous
"SPQR has been in business for over 30 years, & while some other places come & go, you can see why they are still going strong. They consistently..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Just had the most amazing meal, the seafood paella.. And then sticky date pudding! Delish! Great service and really friendly staff. I'm..."
Amanda B
"Great restaurant in Ponsonby for a more fine dining experience the pizza was great and the pork belly was amazing! Also love the wine list as they..."
Kat
"Overall a great experience. Waiter was enthusiastic and entertaining. Kerbside table was perfect for a bit of quiet as well as people watching. Food..."
Jon-Paul Fey
"I have an extremely interesting story. First I must say the food was good and staff were attentive. What proceeded that dinner was the most..."
DontScrewWihMaFood
"A nice restaurant for casual drinks or food. The environment is very lively and all of the staff were so friendly. The food was beautifully..."
Aniva Huang
"Best espresso martinis in Auckland! Trust me I've tried them at many bars and you cannot beat the ones here! This place has amazing vibe here too..."
Natalie
"I came here a few days ago for my birthday lunch as I was craving oysters! The oysters were delish and my vegetable linguine was tasty too. Great,..."
Loren Honey
"The place is beautiful. It oozes romance with its perfectly lit tables and a well thought out floor plan. We felt like we had privacy and space even..."
Rebecca Kennedy
"An Auckland institution for more years than I can count, there is a certain je ne sais quoi about SPQR. Grab a table on the sidewalk and people watch..."
Zoe Bowker
"Loved the dark, romantic and mysterious atmosphere Quite dark to dineTheir pizzas were yum and staff were friendly and attentive.Would..."
Thegreeats
"We found SPQR'S food to be delicious and the service impeccable.We ordered the calamari and scallops to start which were both cooked and..."
Zamily
"First time in Aukland and a random friendly New Zealander recommended S.P.Q.R As a big Asterix and Obelix fan I hoped to dine like a Gaul in..."
Frans Pretorius
"Always a 5/5 here. It's a bit cliche but I LOVE this place. Nothing better than sharing a few bottle of vino, people watching and eating their..."
Louise MacNaughton
"The only thing stopping this from a 5 is the fact you literally get 4 chips with your steak... Not even half decent size ones either. The scotch..."
Birdman
"Their fish stew is second to none, very flavoursome seafood served on a huge plate. We dined their on my partner's birthday, and these guys didn't..."
Hung Quoc Bui
"We had the cajun chicken pizza which was lovely and crisp but the tiramisu was drenched in syrup. Lovely flavour though and always great efficient..."
Catherine Grimshaw
"Great birthday catch up.Loved sitting outside watching everyone go by. Awesome lunch of paella and risotto with some geogeous ..."
Tracy F
"Risotto dish is on point!, pizza is on point! pasta is on point... the food is hella good!! This is an iconic restaurant  on Ponsonby road and for..."
Gidz Khalifa
"Lovely service here by far the most comfortable I have ever been in a restaurant ! Great calamari and mussels ! GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015..."
Tafara Chaparanganda
"Always a pleasure dining at SPQR, friendly staff that pride themselves on their amazing service and attention to detail! the oysters are to die for..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Had dinner here a few months ago and it was as good as I was told. I had a duck dish which was cooked perfectly. The service was fantastic and the..."
Sarah Parke
"I've been here a few times and the food is always good - although I do order the same thing all the time, either the duck confit which is really good..."
Charlene Weaver
"Wandered in here with a friend for dinner after our original intended restaurant wasn't an option. We didn't quite realise how pricey the menu was,..."
Helena Chen
"Went to SPQR for lunch in a sunday with my boyfriend and his group of mates, there were about 15 of us and we were seated at one long table. We were..."
Nyssa
"The service here is always fantastic. Friendly and helpful waiters are a big plus! Food is amazing, always love their chicken fettuccine. My bf and..."
WongTable
"Love the ambience of this place! Food is even better! The staff are always so lively and friendly. I love their pizza and fettuccine, but for me the..."
Sushmita Ann Daswani
"To be honest, my last visit was a little more miss, than hit, however with a large group outing on the cards I was willing to keep an open mind and..."
Minily
"Arrived about 7pm Thursday very busy but had booked a table. Waitor was very lovely and entertaining an showed us to table. We ordered the Garlic..."
Paris
"Went here with the kids at 5.30 so we were only offered the streamlined menu. We all had pizza (2 x margaritas, 1 x pepperoni, 1x chorizo). The..."
Austin
"To celebrate Mandah finding a new job, I decided to take her here tonight! I've always enjoyed dining here and thought it'd be perfect and it pretty..."
SS
"Went on a recommendation from a good friend who used to live in Auckland. Tried to book but was told no bookings for two.We were seated out the..."
Willstar
"Great Atmosphere. I agree with the comment below about the freshen up, although I still thought it was a great spot. The atmosphere is exciting, food..."
CLuTZ
"Came here with a rather large group in a weeknight for a late dinner. The service was really good (if I had to be picky the waitress could've smiled..."
Lozalock
"I came here with a group of girls for an early Xmas dinner and we had a spot inside, near the entrance. We were seated and offered the menu and..."
Linny
"Went for my birthday  dinner here (booking for 6.30pm on a saturday). The place was roaring with chatter and conversation. We were seated in the..."
Riddhi
"I recently visted this restaurant in the afternoon in winter the cocktail i had was delicious despite the bartender being new, this bar is..."
Heidi M
"Unquestionably superb! SPQR deserves a 7 out of 5 in my opinion. It has lasted the test of time with its perennial coolness, serving sensational food..."
Frank
"Always consistently good foods. Excellent service.Good atmosphere. Little concern is bit dark at night.Overall wonderful..Especially..."
Jason
"We had a table of 8 for dinner on Friday night.The service was fantastic, and they were very busy.The Food was divine,hot, tasty and..."
Barry Lampp
"Hot waiters just made it even more enjoyble but really the food and service is fantastic only downside to the place its too dark inside and decor is..."
Kali Windmill
"Had lunch here during the week. This place was, and is always, packed to the rafters at any time of it's opening hours and quite rightly it should..."
Alex Young
"An old favorite. One of the best places in Auckland to meet a girlfriend for a lunch and people watch. Friendly and snobbish all at the same time -..."
Emma
"Very friendly service, the cocktails are so yum! Would have given 5 stars but the pasta dish I had was not too great. Overall a great..."
Sharleen
"Love the fact that SPQR is open so late and you cant beat one of their crispy based pizzas with a good glass of wine after a show. The caprese salad..."
Nicola Richards
"I had the steak meal. Was yum, even the vegetables! Quite a busy..."
Donna
"Always a pleasure eating here, try the Payaya, perfect for two, staff are fanciful, and very entertaining and make you feel looked after, in a great..."
Lane Manson
"great dining experiance delicious pizza, good steak too. Really enjoyed their good desserts. The Creme brulee was the most intense, good serving size..."
Burzin Colah
"classyvery attentive service - genuine, friendly staffexcellent foodthumbs..."
The Guppy
"After another local eatery wouldn't let a voucher in with less than a week's notice we lunched at a perenial favourite, SPQR. Tempted as I was by the..."
Flyingkiwi
"Very good food, everything was amazing! Love the vibe of the place, perfect for date nights! Loved the eye fillet beef carpaccio! It just melts to..."
Kleeyann Seroma
"Four of dined us in the Portico area of the famed SPQR in Ponsonby last evening. Chef Luis visited out table and suggested the Sirloin Steak and..."
beauregard fielding
"SPQR has almost immediately become one of my favorite places to visit. The staff are some of the most lovely and considerate people. The food is to a..."
Destiny Edwards
"The spaghetti and rib-eye steak are really delicious. Taste so good and the service is also very nice. Tiramisu is amazing that we order an..."
Rick Shen
"Everything we ordered tasted great, but the highlight goes to the scampi linguine and tiramisu! Also liked how the focaccia came with multiple..."
J M
"Another Italian restaurant in Auckland that you must try. The food was exceptional and the service was excellent, with waiters and waitresses..."
Nathan
"Enjoyed the seafood pasta, not too oily nor salty. Would keen to go back and try the other type of pasta..."
Lo Kerry
"Excellent dining experience. Warm service. Food was great. love the Oven snapper on risotto, love it. Seafood pasta really worth. The sticky date..."
Simon M
"Sunday night for dinner, loved it, great couple vibe as well as family vibe. Everything was so good, loved the snapper and my husband ate the rib eye..."
Tracey Gumaka
"Went on Father's Day. Great place and food was good. Had to wait a bit between the starters and mains but understandable because it was busy..."
Edmund Lee
"The chicken liver pate taste so good and the spaghetti we have are..."
Janet Wang
"2nd visit to SPQR and it was just as delicious as the first time. Service is good and the menu has something for everyone. Don't skip dessert either,..."
Ben Haller
"Excellent meal, service and cocktails. Every dish was flavoursome, good size and delicious. Cocktails were all excellent and arrived very promptly...."
Joel Edwards
Elliott Stables
80/100 (4213 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
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Pesto
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Reservations
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
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Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
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Mid-range
"Delightful eatery in a very unassuming venue. We ate from two different restaurants, ordered a seafood gumbo which was very tasty, fresh, plentiful..."
Ann Katz
"Kiwi Rozitiv is in touch! I really enjoyed the mango milkshake for $13. an employee brought it to the table. I see a wide range of prices from $9 to..."
Maria Zhuk
"Elliott Stables is a must-visit place in Auckland. My husband and I visited Elliott Stables twice during our Auckland trip. The first time we had..."
Ina I
"Our go to place in Auckland city. Gorgeous atmosphere and great food. The Italian restaurant as you walk in, has fantastic food at a very reasonable..."
Catharina Strydom
"This has been a favorite for lunches for many years. Choose from the interesting variety of food options and eat at a food court like no other - made..."
Annaliese
"So so food. Too many places to choose from and would probably not have Southern Fried chicken again but it was edible. Looked dry but was actually..."
Young Leo's Helensville
"It has changed a bit in the last couple of years, in a good way with a couple of new places. There are still a few places that are empty so looking..."
Shashank Kurma
"Second time visiting Elliott Stables and loved it again! Beef tacos were my faveee from Hop In Latino. Dumplings from Bao Baby Bao we're yummy and..."
Montana Lee Ratana
"A group of us grabbed a feed from Bonz Cajun Kitchen, Smash Bros & Hop In Latino. All good food. Experience of different cuisines makes this a cool..."
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"We ate lunch here as a family (parents and two primary aged kids) and it was so yum and well priced and food for everyone. Our daughter had a $14..."
Jenn Gilbert
"Brilliant alternative food court in Auckland city - grungy decor with neon lights and dark stone. Cocktails & Cajun, pizza & pints… burgers & bao!..."
Syd Eats
"The lunch special steak and fries deal tastes so good and good value! The sauce in pan fried tarakihi is so yummy 😋. First time trying the French..."
WT
"This place is loaded with variety of restaurants for variety of taste palettes. It's always crowded and this place has a pleasant surrounding. It's a..."
Taz Karim
"This was a great establishment. There were several restaurants with seating in the middle. So if you have a party of 1 or party of 10, everyone can..."
Melinda Mata
"So much variety. This place is always busy yet always fun. There are so many options to choose from. So many different cuisines to choose from. All..."
sheeba lamba
"A beautiful place which serves up food from most nations.Ambiance for this season is a delight to experience.Top Class Level Of Service.Highly..."
Premi Pillay -Suzanna's Gold A Plus Reviewing
"Quite different from those ordinary food court, turns out to be quite a big success. Plenty of seatings but often you'll find it hard to get seats as..."
PP CC
Pescado Cafe & Tapas Bar
79/100 (1328 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Spanish
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Bar
New Zealand
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European
New Zealand
Bar
Mediterranean
Spanish
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Eggs Benedict
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Meatballs
Calamari
Kabobs
Risotto
Patatas Bravas
Tuna
Halloumi
Calamares
Cakes
Salmon
Lamb
Chowder
Fish
Tapas
Beef
Pork
Prawns
Sit down
Bar
Spanish
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New Zealand
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Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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Mid-range
"Nice food, we stopped for a later afternoon coffee and snacks. No complaints, service was good, food was good, nice apple crumble pie, not too..."
Hitesh Patel
"Always loved spanish tapas. Good loaction, good atmosphere, friendly staff, and the food was not bad either~My favourite was the pork belly, because..."
Icy Guo
"Great Mediterranean cuisine, fresh dishes, professional service, recommend, must go again. Nice tapas selection, oysters. Have sets for breakfast,..."
Pavel Valenta
"I enjoyed the food. The service was amazing. Always there when I needed anything. I highly recommend the French cutlets or the seared..."
Timothy Dupree
"Nice food.Good tapas for reasonable price.Service is fast and good, prime..."
Andy Vlaas
"Amazing place to be at by the wharf on sunny day, if you are a vegetarian you might find it a little tough and I would have loved the place if they..."
Shashank Bhargava
"Went here via First Table. Such a great dinner, delicious food and great..."
Benny Jekel
"Nice food, good of atmosphere and friendly..."
Rodrigo Azueta
"Very delicious, full of flavour and big portion sizes for tapas...staff are very friendly, great atmosphere one of my favourite places to go in..."
Leon Halverston
"Great food at great atmosphere right on the wharf. Suitable for just a bite or a full meal. Great selection of beverages..."
Finn Balchin
"Excellent for lunch with good views. Staffs were..."
Eric Chung
"Food was great, eye fillet was perfectly cooked. Lacked a bit seasoning. The service was good, but had room for..."
Marshall T
"Had one of the most delicious lunches in a long time. Antipasto platter, patatas bravas, and the scallops with truffle mash - plenty for two..."
Warren Coleman
"The breakfast is affordable, I ate benedict with bacon just fo $19. Love..."
Ade Saputra
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant
79/100 (773 ratings)
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Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Dinner
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Pasta
Gelato
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Chili
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Risotto
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Cheesecake
Prawns
Meatballs
Cheesecakes
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Carbonara
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Sit down
Italian
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Takeout
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Full Bar
After-hours
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Mid-range
"The decor, the food, the price the location. Everything was perfect. The staff was quick to show me to table, given straight away was some..."
Food Lover For Life
"It's a pain to walk up Queenstreet but you'll be greeted with a very homey romantic restaurant that's suitable for couples or with a few family..."
Elliott Chang
"A small tip - Though the wait staff were friendly and pleasant. It can get a little annoying when you wait long periods to place an order as no one..."
FoodieBeast
"Good food but recommend not going here if you’re in a hurry, staff forgot our order. Also they were working working out clothing, which is weird..."
Emma
"Food is excellent. Good ambience and friendly..."
Ranjani Srinivasan
"Would come here for the ambience! The restaurant's architecture and deco have very warm vibes and the food was delicious - we ordered a range of..."
Kororaa
"I had a dinner last night. I ate homemade meatballs pasta and it was very delicious, and thank you for cheerful service. I recommend this restaurant...."
Tania
"Ordered the spaghetti chilli prawn, pepperoni pizza and friend ordered lasagneAll were extremely delicious with the pasta being perfectly..."
Ebenezer
"Delicious and reasonably priced lunch menu. Only $15 for fresh, tasty basil gnocci and $17 for mushroom risotto. Garlic pizza bread $9, average,..."
“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold
"Came here as a big group there was maybe 25 of us and they accommodated us all very well. The food was absolutely exceptional and considering the..."
Crackerjacker
"We ordered 2 prosciutto pizzas, one with white base and one with tomato sauce, and fries. Everything was pretty good and probably they would have..."
Chicca Fumagalli
"Stopped by DaVinci's for their $15 Express lunch!Great service, excellent pizza, beautiful decor and all for $12.5. Great for a quick lunch in..."
Mashed_Potato
"Such an amazing restaurant! I can‘t believe I have not found it earlier as it is so convenient to go for a quick lunch during the week. I ate the..."
Auckland Foodie
"I tried this place on my birthday and just loved it. It was nice cozy environment. food is amazing and staff are very friendly. i would rate this..."
The Food Lover
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."
Mon.
"The food is really good quality. The staff were friendly, and kind. The wait time for the food could have been a bit quicker. The restaurant was..."
Sid
"I had a great time last night at Da Vinci’s, and was grateful that we were able to get a table at 6pm on a Friday night without booking. It’s..."
Raymond Tiong
"Loved it. Great ambience, food, staff and location. Feel like I've uncovered a hidden gem of Auckland. Delicious food for a great price. Atmosphere..."
Ashleigh Williams
"This restaurant was recommended by our hotel as we'd just arrived and it was quite late so we wanted something closeby. Food was lovely, I had the..."
Danielle W
"Stopped by for lunch to meet up with friends. They were very accommodating when we asked for a table outside since they hadn't set it up..."
Benedict Uy
"Wow!! This spot is a gem!! Nestled off the road side almost hidden but I'm glad we found it after 18 months living less than 1 block away. Delicious..."
Ayla Cleine
"Excellent Eye Fillet! Really enjoy it! The staff is nice as well. Highly recommended place if you want to have a romantic dinner with delicious food!..."
Shujun Huang
"This restaurant provides lovely lunch specials on Monday to Thursday, all pastas, pizzas and risottos are around $10, my favourite is their risotto..."
Di
"Hidden away on City Road, Da Vinci has a pretty good ambience going for them. Their pizzas in particular are pretty good and worth it for the price,..."
Izzy Mendoza
"I have been here a few times for their lunch special - $10-12 for most of the mains. The pasta here is pretty good (probably the best in the CBD in..."
Danny
"The entrance was a bit difficult to find but it's located really close to uni so that's pretty convenient (no need to walk up the hill to get back to..."
Razelle Icaro
"A very nice Italian restaurant in a quiet city location. I love the quaint and homey atmosphere inside, and the grand looking bar with an impressive..."
Helena Chen
"Can't go past the Spaghetti "Double Fresh" at this reliable restaurant. Wonderful Al Dente Spaghetti with loads of fresh snapper pieces and fresh..."
CJM
"Most definitely my favourite Italian restaurant in Auckland :) always telling my friends they need to try this place out, absolutely delicious..."
Emma Magee
"Cheap and cheerful with yummy food! Great service, portions aren't massive but express lunch menu is well priced so it all works out in the..."
Bizcochito
"Da vincis is not haute cuisine, but solid and dependable. The service is excellent and attentive but not claustrophobic. The menu is large with..."
Ben
"Da Vinci's is in a great central location on Albert Street, Auckland. My wife and I received a warm welcome into the restaurant. Inside has a..."
Iain Spanhake
"I have been here quite a few times for the $10 lunches. The place is tucked away, but fairly cute and the food is good. It's also close to uni, so..."
Ruth Ziegler
"Party of 8 we dined here on Thursday night. Service was friendly. Calamari salad was divine. I had steak with saffron potatoe which was sublime..."
Sandi Oliver
"That is what we call great and authentic italian food!!! Many places try to do the same, but fail on delivering the consistency of the italian mamma..."
Rebecca
"Went here for my friends birthday dinner last week, and it was a really nice cosy atmosphere with really friendly staff. They made us feel relaxed..."
May Chugh
"This place was absolutely amazing. I took my girlfriend there for her birthday and it was absolutely delicious.We started with the Cannelloni..."
Max Tuzzolino-Smith
"Loved this place! i was looking to eat at La Porchetta but couldn't be walking as far so settled for here lol, was definitely a nice surprise!..."
Tania Lee
"My partner took me here for my birthday on Saturday and we were thoroughly impressed! Great service, great atmosphere, great wine, great food! A+..."
Ben Langman
"I had a lovely lunch here yesterday with my friend. The place is really gorgeous and cosy. The food was absolutely delicious, and super affordable..."
Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones
"Best choice! Fantastic staff, best authentic Italian food! Never dissaoointed! Highly reconmend dining here.Very well priced and a real treat. The..."
Michelle Wells
"After being fed up with those pretentious, arty and pricey fine dining restaurants,we came to DaVinci for a proper meal. This is exactly what we want..."
Emma Mangellino
"Beautiful setting and beautiful food. Good service, very..."
Mojito
"Never fails to impress with reasonable prices &meals that make you feel you couldn't have cooked at home ( sauces are so tasty) attentive service..."
RM
"Fantastic service, well laid out making for a great private dining experience.The best steak we have ever had!Highly recommend..."
Megan Paul
"I had a dinner last Sat with my friends. Food was fantastic, drink was exclusive, and the service was really excellent, especially the Italian..."
Gailda
"Delicious food, nice atmosphere. Staff a bit weird and not overly polite, but amde for a great..."
Bridget
"We stopped by for dinner as it was conveniently located close to my workplace. The entrance is located down the stairs on the side of the building...."
Benedict Uy
"We ordered 2 prosciutto pizzas, one with white base and one with tomato sauce, and fries. Everything was pretty good and probably they would have..."
Chicca Fumagalli
"We had a large table of 13. Booking was a breeze and they were really nice to deal with all of our changes. They brought us out appetisers early to..."
Saki
"Really nice restaurant for who enjoy Italian food, and people that work there are fantastic and..."
Raphaelly Viana
"Had the Eye Fillet Al Pepe, steak was cooked to perfection, absolutely melted in your mouth, my partner had the carbonara with chicken and that was..."
Aeon The Destroyer
"Tried this restaurant for lunch today, we ordered Chicken risotto 🍗 and Hawaii pizza 🍕. Food is ok, service is nice and close to Skycity..."
Abhijeet Kale
"Exceptional service and food. Staff was very friendly. The Calimari is a must..."
Ralph Decker
"This place is a hidden treasure. We stumbled across it during a walk, and it was so inviting we booked a table and went for dinner. The staff were so..."
Phillipa Wilson
"The wife and I felt like some good Italian food and we were not disappointed when we found this little gem of a restaurant. Opting for the takeaway..."
Matt Lovich
"Amazing Italian flavour. Super kitchen skills make amazing food. Our pizza was delightful crisp and flavourful. Slightly hard to locate - behind and..."
DC Dan
"Food is incredible and so, so reasonably priced. Everything is amazing; if you go with a group of friends, every customer will be satisfied. Lovely..."
Mehara Salpadoru
"Love it. Cute off street location that makes you feel like you're literally stepping off the vicola to your local Italian eatery. We had the classic..."
solid seven 2010
"Very reasonable prices for what you ordered. Decent wine list and very friendly staff. The meal came out prompt, we were only waiting just enough..."
thefinaldegree (thefinaldegree)
"I'm Italian and this is my favourite Italian restaurant in New Zealand!! Big portion and amazing taste! Family owned by lovely people! They just..."
Igor Rossi
"Had a weekend away and was staying close. We had a meal on Saturday night and the food and staff was fantastic we went back Sunday night. I had the..."
Katrina Amundsen
"Went to Davincis for dinner . Surprisingly quiet, did t need to book, despite that, the service was fantastic and the staff were ao lovely and..."
Chantel Archbold
Bedford Soda & Liquor
79/100 (1314 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Risotto
Polenta
Meatballs
Beef
Sit down
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beef meatball sandwich smothered in tomato sauce and cheese, uhm YES PLEASE! Can't go wrong with this combo TBH, and had a yummy beetroot salad to..."
Shannon Boyce
"Cool venue with friendly staff! Not much variety on the food menu but great flavours 👏🤩 simply..."
Cristina Luces M
"We went there for friend’s birthday party. Menu doesn’t have much food options but the drinking menu was quite big. Fancy creations and shared..."
Nikki B
"That drink was exceptional! Also ordered the fried chicken onion rings and chips. Loved the fried chicken but I think the portion size had changed..."
#fatlyfe
"Perfect for when you feel like some classic meatballs! I love having mine on top of polenta with the tomato sauce and the basil pesto - perfect..."
Stacey
"Damn came here for dinner the other night and was very impressed. I love the vibes and love how you choose what you want to order by ticking boxes..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"This place is very underrated for its food! I guess it depends on how you order your meals as you build them yourself! I had the Lamb Meatballs w/..."
Bella Williams
"Service was amazing, really made us feel at home, turned our bad day right around! Food was excellent and cocktails..."
Daniel Campbell
"First time having their food and and it was great! Everything is reasonably priced and you definitely won’t be leaving hungry. Tater tots with..."
SpoonMe
"Ordered meat balls and desserts. Was really a great experience. I would recommend Bedford for great food tastes in very affordable prices. The..."
Aravind S
"This place never fails; such tasty food I could eat it over and over again. However the fries portion could be a bit bigger in my opinion. Other than..."
Andreea Simion
"Really enjoyed the pasta and desert! Recommend for a fun dining experience. You can pick and choose how your meal will be with options ranging from..."
Chrissy Misa
"Great friendly place. The parking is nearby so convenient to get to. I have been with my friends a few time. Really love to visit in the evenings...."
Rebecca Dunham
"Came to Bedford Soda & Liquor for lunch. Not too busy and was able to get a table easily for a Saturday afternoon.Wait staff are really..."
Kieran
"The service here was amazing! Popped by last night for dinner and drinks. We ordered the copper kettle, which was super refreshing and has the whole..."
Jenny Da
"Had the pleasure to visit Bedford Soda & liquor. We indulge in beef Bedford balls with spicy tomato sauce with also polenta and side of rocket..."
Joseph Singh
"Food:  I love the unique menu style here. Its a giant laminated menu, where you essentially build your own meal by using markers to pick out the..."
Where To Next Auckland
"Food and staff were great! There is nice outdoor bench seats which allowed us to really take advantage of the sun. Food didn't take long to come out..."
Nick
"The fries were nice and crispy on the outside, soft in the middle. Piping hot, and drizzled in herby gravy. What more could you..."
KUIDAORE
"Good for drinks and desserts. I do like their food but I prefer elsewhere in Ponsonby. Deep fried Oreo dessert is a must! Also check out their..."
Rao
"I love the Vibe at Bedford Soda, provide in and outdoor seating with heating. Food is fun especially the meat ball subs which I ordered!! Will..."
Amber Wilson
"Great place! it's fun, inviting and great for a few drinks with the girls. I've been here a few times, love it every time I order the crispy fried..."
Kate Linklater
"This place was really nice, there famous bowl drinks was quite over priced for what it was but food and atmosphere was nice! Staff is very helpful..."
Reema Singh
"Great dinner out to celebrate my sis birthday. The food was delicious and the meatballs are perfectly cooked and moist. However the spaghetti..."
Jen Lee ( Zomato Gold Using JENL 8447 For 20% Discount)
"We ordered the chef’s special chicken, corn, cheese meatballs w/ parmesan cheese and roast chicken gravy on top of spaghetti for one dish, and the..."
Vivian C
"Enjoyed the meal at Bedford! Had pork meatball on spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce. Loved the spicy tomato sauce..."
Elle
"Their fried chicken is soooooooo goooood we don’t even share haha 😂🤤 All the cocktails are always tasty as! Food could come out a bit faster..."
Bonnie Hu
"Lovely lunch date on a Saturday! Always good service and food! Had the lamb meat balls and passionfruit soda and fried chicken. A must if you are in..."
Belinda
"Food quality 5/5 Quantity 5/5 service 4/5 (Try to charge us two main dishes for zomato gold buy one get one free. But supposed to charge the same..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Delicious meatballs. Dim to no lighting. No one at the door to greet you, there was only one floor staff so takes a while to get the menu and you are..."
Tony Ma
"Food/Drinks: Great bar food selection. We ordered the sliders, tater tots and fried chicken with hickory smoked tomato sauce. They all tasted good,..."
Aileen
"Great food but slightly over priced with the drinks and the size of drinks - look great in pics and so beautifully presented but definitely not worth..."
Nikita Kumar
"Yummy drink although not very boozy for a cocktail. Atmosphere, music, staff were friendly and super prompt. Very busy, popular seeming..."
Giorgia
"Friendly staff and good atmosphere. It's more bar place then eatery. They do have good choice sharing plates and good drinking list. I liked their..."
Katerina
"Came here for leaving drinks but had previously dined at their Takapuna branch. I prefer the Takapuna branch more as it feels more family friendly/..."
Rob
"Of course the first thing i ordered is the prettiest item on the menu... Hawaiian time! Yes that's the vibrant blue orb drink. Taste wise, it's a..."
Bronwyn Koh
"What a awesome place to have tried... friendly staff awesome atmosphere .. we popped in here for lunch bite..Ordered:Polynesian..."
Donna&Shane
"The shared drinks and cocktails here are so yum! The Polynesian Painkiller was so-so good-cool mini theatrics before-hand with the fire and all. ..."
Dani
"Love this place have been forgetting to review this place for a long time!! The drinks are yumm, foods tasty and great customer service! Highly..."
Zac
"WOW. The drinks here (especially the spherical “Hawaiian Time”) are dressed up and styled as if they’re ready to hit the World of Wearable Art...."
Brendan Chun
"The sodas and cocktails here are so yum! The meatballs are good too - especially the pork and the tuna arancini which was the chef special. Also they..."
Lizzie
"Been wanting to go to this place for the longest time and finally had a good reason to!Went on Saturday for lunch with my partner and even..."
Sherrie
"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."
Mon.
"The Hawaiian Time looks nice but it's more like a soda. I like the Canal Street Margarita more. The West Street Story is very strong and..."
Zhou Chenhao
"I usually come here to have a few drinks cause let's be real their drinks are insane.This time I came for a birthday and decided to try out..."
Neelam Chandra
"Great place to eat. The spicy tomato spaghetti and special sauce sliders were beyond good and super filling. As were the kettle cocktails. Definitely..."
Utkarsh Vora
"Went on a Wednesday afternoon, food was quick and tasty, drinks were amazing as usual and our server Sam was so friendly and on to it. Lovely..."
Claudia Willis
"Food and drinks were average. There wasn’t a variety of food to choose from and the drinks weren’t worth their prices. Meatballs were the best..."
Koyal Lal
"I’m always skeptical about milkshakes with booze (as tempting as it sounds - is still very capable of making you sick) but this one was def a win..."
Sakshi Chadha
"I've always wanted to come here for a feed but every time we come they're not serving food but this time it was the other way round and we just came..."
Jeffie
"Went to Bedford Soda & Liquor with one of mates to try out their desserts. It wasn't as expected , but descent enough. Enjoyed the atmosphere though..."
Alexandra Hansen
"titled: come for the liquor, stay for the meatballs.Nothing like a laminated menu with markers to hit you in the nostalgic feels right of the bat...."
N.S
"One of my absolute favourite spots! I have been here many times now and have never left disappointed. My favourite are the chicken meatballs over..."
Mun Clair
"The food here is average but this place makes the best drinks and cocktails. We ordered one of the teapot/kettle cocktails and it was sweet, tangy..."
Aimee.
"I've heard great things about Bedford Soda and my night I here didn't disappoint. I came here with a large group for dinner. Our night was amazing...."
Brenda Phu
"I always have a lovely time when I come here. My go to is definitely one of the teapot cocktails, they're always so impressive visually and also to..."
Crackerjacker
"Super friendly staff. Cocktails are amazing with tonnes of flavour. Food is great. The fried chicken is a must try! Reasonably priced (even on a..."
SJ
"Cool little bar that's not overly try hard. Good cocktail list, great service. Food ok, but a little disappointing in that the meatballs lacked..."
Anthony MacLean
"Love it! Been here plenty of times and always satisfied. The food is great, I always get beef meatballs with mash and parmesan cheese sauce. Only..."
Farah Mohammed
"We got the sliders and two cocktails. Firstly their famous Hawaiian Time and their daisy cocktail (I think that's what it's called). The..."
Dxlche
"Favourite place to go for drinks. best cocktails and the food is pretty good. staff are all so friendly and welcoming. prices aren't to bad..."
Emily
"An interesting place to visit. Quite simplistic food, serving meatballs in a few variations, but it's quite good quality. The drinks list is..."
Justin Boswell
"Cannot yet rate the food, but 4/5 for the cocktails! Service is excellent also and the great atmosphere you would expect from a bar in Ponsonby..."
Kelsie Smith
"Love the staff. Been there a few times and love all their drinks. Love their desserts. Favourite drink would definitely be the steaming copper kettle..."
ChiChi Vareeroy
"Didn't get the chance to have dinner here but had dessert and drinks here for an early birthday celebration. Ordered the chocolate cheesecake, tastes..."
Rhea Kirstienne Chang
"I come here for their delicious cocktails extremely well presented. The bar/restaurant specialises in meat balls... don't judge the look of it as..."
Annie Wilson
"Gorgeous bar and great for after work drinks on a Friday! Their cocktails are exceptional and so so beautiful. The food was delicious have had both..."
Thea Betts
"One of my favourite places to go for lunch dinner or a fancy cocktail. Food is great drinks are awesome! Highly recommend for any Occassion. Love..."
Hope
"Stumbled here with some friends on a Friday night. The place was one of the first restaurants to start filling up at around 6.30pm. The menu comes..."
Bobby Anderson
"Meat balls were nice. We had the pain killer cocktail and it was massive! Expensive but the proportion of it justified the price I guess, wasn't a..."
Nina Dawn Waring
"Quite a new experience of combining your own meatball dish. Yes, I am more into food than drink. However, Bedford could offer you both, with high..."
Angel Deng Yun
"A favourite spot of mine! Choose from a range of innovative individual cocktails or, larger sharing sized drinks. My personal favourite is the..."
Kezia Lynch
"Had outstanding food, service, company and by far the best cocktail to date ( made by Sam ) @ Bedford last night 👌🏽 fantastic vibe, will 100%..."
Charlotte Brown
"Went for a drink last night to celebrate my birthday. This was my second time here. Wanted to have the Hawaiian time but apparently shortage of..."
Amy Peng
"It's really really nice! Nice food and nice service. Nice staff as well: ) the meal can be healthy or strong depends on your selection. The different..."
MiRi Lee
"Great place. Seemingly small portions that actually fill you up. Food coma @.@ so order wisely. I couldn't even finish my tater tots TT^TT it's not..."
Tan.ned
"Nice food and service. Nice staff. Had a good experience here. 食物蛮好吃的 环境不错 服务很好 肉球选择多,配菜也制作精心..."
MiRi
"Beautiful atmosphere, beautiful meatballs. I love the menu and how simple it is yet you basically create your own dish. They give you a pen to tick..."
M & M
"Part of posonby central. A small alleyway swaddled by eateries and wall to wall tables outside. For a Friday evening it was quite easy to get a..."
Mary Underwood
"Great place and a wide range of drinks! Alcohol haven and drinks galore. Must try....their impressive Polynesian Killer. First time to see this..."
LilMSunshine
"Love Bedford. It's so great on a sunny afternoon. The staff are all so lovely and passionate about what they do, especially Lori. Highly recommend..."
Erin Berryman
"Been wanting to try this place for forever, was so excited to visit it yesterday finally. Ponsonby is by far the best place to chill for me, love the..."
Disha
"First time visiting here and was super excited to see the menu is so customisable, such a good idea. I ordered the vegetarian balls on mash..."
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"Lives up to the hype! Great atmosphere. We didn't have any food but the drinks are really nice and unique. There's a huge range of both alcoholic and..."
Kathy Xu
"One of my all-time favourite activities is making cocktails, watching other people make cocktails and of course, drinking them – whether it be a..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"I think Bedford Soda and Liquor is a great option if you're just not sure on where to go. Being able to make your own meal is quite an experience...."
Stephanie Balsom
"Came here last night with my best friend for cocktails. We  came late (10pm) on a Tuesday so were a bit worried we wouldn't get served. Was so nice..."
Mia
"Beautifully presented cocktail! Well my friends one anywayFriendly service, nice to sit outside when sunny in the heart of..."
Thegreeats
"New favourite drink – Vodka daisy! One of the best drinks I’ve had, if not the best. Refreshing and sweet flavours, presented beautifully with..."
HJ
"Love this place! One of my go to places to go for a evening out with my girlfriends. The drinks are fun, colourful and yummy. I'm not that much of a..."
Jessica
"This place is super fun and the famous cocktails totally live up to the hype! I love the food menu that you draw on, it makes ordering super easy!..."
Victoria
"We went as a large group during a week night, and it was still very busy! I got the polenta, vege balls, tomato and cheese sauce with a salad. We..."
Wanderlust
"Oh my goodness! I LOVE THIS PLACE!! All the unique drinks and dishes to choose from got my heart racing, I came here with a friend for the first time..."
Jazmin Lee
"Love the ambiance and convenient location. This place ALWAYS surprises me.. it has all the perks, good food and super reasonable prices for what they..."
LoveEatLive
"came here one saturday for a gathering, and very nice place and popular for  such and drinks and boring old me just had a cuppa tea (im non alcohol..."
Diner8Here
"Went here with a group of friends, we were all quite excited by the unique menu that we ordered way too much food (then tucked right in before taking..."
TazzyEatsOut
"Since it was my last night in Auckland, sis and I went out for a drink. She has been here before and she did like it. This place was very busy..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"The food was yum, the service was good too. The one thing i cant get past is that the music was pumping far to loud for any of us to hear eachother..."
Chris Sixt
"Absolutely a stunner in ponsonby. The cocktails here are always made to exceed my expectations and the Poutine (chips topped with gravy, bacon and..."
Julia Zou
"This place has the Best Cocktail with amazing presentation.I've tried a few of them. They are so addictive.We also tried the bar..."
R
"First time here and i enjoyed it. The place has a lovely little set up. The head chef is a uncle of mine and was very lovely aswell as the other..."
Chell Taylor
"Been wanting to try this place out for a while ! We ordered a salted caramel milkshake and a peanut butter chocolate milkshake.. And they were..."
Ākanksha Rajpal
"Yummy food and DELISH cocktails with a funky atmosphere to the bar!! Staff are very friendly and very attentive. would recommend for casual dinner..."
Lilly Christine
"Love this place for a cocktail or two before or after dinner. They are a bit pricey but always good!! Beautiful presentation and lots of different..."
Kat
"Went for a meal last week and couldn't be happier with the service. Our waiter, Sam, was knowledgeable and friendly and guided us through ordering..."
Alisa Samountry
"So I somehow made it on Zomato’s invitation list for the aptly named (and slightly tongue-in-cheek) Mixology and Meatballs event at Bedford Soda &..."
Danny
"Moved into the neighbourhood and I love this place! Don't get their cock and balls marketing thing but the drinks are yummy and really really pretty..."
Karen Chow
"Went here with an old friend for a catch up. The place had a really nice vibe and an impressive list of cocktails. The meatballs were great as was..."
Vivek Katial
"Zomato organized a bloggers’ meet at Bedford Soda & Liquor to give a sneak peek at the new (and yet unnamed) range of cocktails to be released in a..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"One of my all-time favourite activities is making cocktails, watching other people make cocktails and of course, drinking them – whether it be a..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Great afternoon at Bedford & Soda with the #zomatomeetupAwesome service from the whole team, particularly hearing about the philosophy of the..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Came here with the wonderful guys at Zomato for a taste of their new and old cocktails and their wonderful sharing plates too. We spent some time..."
Josh Law
"Whoever thought of opening a meatball bar is a genius.The food here is comforting. Good size portions, lots of taste - pretty..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"Visited for lunch after wanting to try something new.I opted for the meatballs with polenta and a cheese sauce, as well as tater tots and..."
Jemimah
"Tad disappointed that the Hawaiian drink that I wanted to get wasn't available but this wasn't that bad at all, I think that the price I too much for..."
Marggie Pascua
"I've been here twice now and each time has been amazing. Awesome sodas! Beautifully made. Highly recommend for and awesome lunch. Decent prices too!..."
Alessandra Ackroyd
"Loved this place!! Such a chill environment, great food and amaaaaazing drinks - literally sooo good!! We tried the chicken and I think it was beef..."
Manpreet Kaur
"Would give this little joint a 5 for cocktails alone, the food wasn't mind blowing but they're not a restaurant so I'll let it slide.I went..."
Rhegan Smith
"Love their presentations for their drinks, it's one of the main reasons to why I go there! And also they have such friendly and helpful staff! I like..."
Sheena Kumari
"Love coming to this place! The meatballs are amazing! All of them! The sauces are amazing! The bases are amazing! They have perfect..."
Winnie Luo
"Pork meatballs are delicious! Tried it with their spaghetti and it's so good. Top it up with their cocktail, the night just got really..."
Vanessa
"I visited this place last week for the first time & I had an enjoyable experience. The staff were very friendly & welcoming! The cocktail menu was..."
Serena-Meriana Brunt
"After waited for a long time, we got two cup of fantastic cocktails and one potatoes fried. Very satisfied with these two drinking, but the taste of..."
Michelle Hwang
"Wandered into this place having passed it several times while going into Central Ponsonby and decided to give it a go with pleasant surprise..."
Ivan Koay
"I've often passed up eating here because the thought of only having meatballs to choose kind of put me off. Well now I'm sad I didn't give it a go..."
Laura Hunt
"This place is authentic and unique. You tick boxes on the menus with markers to order, the cocktails are incredible and some even come in eight balls..."
Eden Wood
"Came here on a Wednesday night and it was a really good environment! Not too rowdy and not too awkwardly quiet. The drinks were innovative..."
Aniva Huang
"Came here for drinks last night! Delicious cocktails and nice atmosphere. Service was a bit slow but didn't effect the evening. Can't wait to come..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Came here a few weekends ago and got cocktails with the missus and boy were we impressed! The drinks are amazing and the bar staff are very friendly...."
Math Tummë
"I visited the Bedford for a drink with some friends last weekend and we enjoyed our experience. The music selection was awesome and the atmosphere..."
Javier Yebenes
"Came here on Saturday with friends for some end of uni exams celebrations. I had the vodka daisy first which was delicious, very "refreshing" for a..."
Caitlin Snodgrass
"A++++++++Love this place! Awesome cocktails, sexy staff, and great food.Concept of designing your own meal is interactive and..."
Christiana Malone
"Awesome vibe, cool music and great service. The cocktails were banging, and will be even better when the sun comes out. The meatballs complemented..."
Arthur Gillies
"Was here on a Friday night with a few colleagues who wanted to grab a drink and quick bite. The place was buzzing and had a great vibe which enticed..."
Bulking Steerco
"Had a late lunch here and it was a fantastic and a wonderful experience here... Love the food, the meatballs are yum and the options are really nice...."
Kiran Kanchan
"I personally really enjoy this place! I guess its a bit of a hit and miss sometimes, as you have to choose your own sauces, meatballs etc and some..."
Charlene Weaver
"We sat down and was recommended by one of the bartenders the red lady and hawaiian time which proved to not only look pretty but tasted pretty..."
Jenny Cao
"Located in Ponsonby Central, Bedford Soda & Liquor offer in my opinion Auckland's best cocktails. I have been here several times and have never been..."
Jam Taylor
"Best ever pacificMana nd Mango colada, the service was amasing , i soooo loved that mango colada that i have to order it twice lol,,#Good..."
ScorpioAR
"Special balls, with special sauce anyone? Know it sounds suspiciously risqué. But I assure you it is an honest play on words.Bedford Soda..."
Crumpet King
"The perfect little place for a light lunch and alcoholic beverages. The marking of the menu is a cute and creative idea as you can customise the..."
Rhiannon Sinfield
"I've been dying to go to Bedford Soda for ages now. We just had a couple of cocktails there, and didn't get a chance to taste the food, but we'll be..."
Britney Beeby
"This place has the best drinks in Auckland central, hands down! While the cost is up there compared to your usual 'bar' I am very happy and willing..."
Monique Porteous
"I love coming here for drinks!! They have one of the best cocktail menus! I really love their Punch Pitcher 'Polynesia Painkiller' you can..."
Seamus M.
"Had the pleasure of trying some brand new cocktails put together by NZ’s number 1 cocktail mixologist, Phil Spector (2015 winner who represented NZ..."
Frank
"I was recommended this place by a friend and have since popped in a few times for dinner and/or drinks. It’s usually quite busy and bustling during..."
Helena Chen
"Just a beautiful place with great service and amazing cocktails. Definitely the tastiest cocktails in Auckland too! In particular they do a mango..."
Blaine Stevenson
"We enjoyed a really nice dessert here on a cold and wet Monday night. Warm, cosy atmosphere, with friendly and helpful staff. We shared the donuts..."
James Watson
"A cool little bar part of the Ponsonby Central stable. The food menu is not outstanding but why would you eat here when you are surrounded by great..."
Shane Philiips
"Set in the funky Ponsonby Central precinct, Bedford is the perfect is the perfect place to be seen but also to people watch! I went with some friends..."
Andrew @anjeats
"Cute ideas and great location. Bedford Soda & Liquor has a promising unique menu with their meatballs mix and match as well as a wide variety of..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"TOP 10 PICK - THE BEST COCKTAILS IN NZ hands down - BedFord Soda & Co house NZs best award winning cocktail artist. The cocktails are unbelievable!..."
House Of Eats
"Salted caramel and malteser milkshake.Beef meatballs with cheese sauce and mash. Order that and watch your life change for the better it's..."
Shasey
"I like the way Bedford sets up its menu - choose a protein, a sauce, a base and add sides - very flexible to everyone's taste!I had the special..."
Anna Hinehou
"Yummy dinner here sides of fries, chicken wings, onion rings, with special lamb meatballs and garlic aioli, glass of Shiraz and dessert of the smores..."
Girlygirl
"Went here for lunch. The waiter was lovely and explained the whole menu to us and gave us recommendations. My friend and I both got the salad with 3..."
Madeline Boyd
"Cute idea- love ponsonby Central but sadly this was a place in not likely to come back- very over priced for meat balls that are just average tasting..."
Chloe-Mae
"I have visited Bedford Soda and Liquor as a drinking destination but never had a chance to try their meatballs, absolutely fantastic! I got the..."
Lana Rose Webster
"Nestled within Ponsonby Central - This is really one of those places that give Ponsonby its foodie vibe! Having visited Ponsonby Central several..."
UltimateOmNoms
"Came on a much needed date with my hubby on Easter Sunday. We had Great service, Best meatballs and cocktails ever! Will defiantly be back for more..."
Zhora Watson
"For the amount of times I eat at Ponsonby Central (which is very regularly) I rarely visit this place. After seeing a few new pictures of their..."
Annette Wong
"The 4.0 is for the menu and fabulous drinks however the staff could do with an attitude adjustment. They didn't write orders down which means they..."
Kezia Lobo
"The concept here is super cool! I like restaurants with flair! In regards to the all famous meatballs, I love the variety and leeway for customising..."
Tami T
"Imagine this. A homely feel, with trend, emotion, smiles and great beer. Mixed with amazing food matched to an amazing wine. This is completely what..."
Ulrich Frerk
"Best spot in Ponsonby for a good night or even afternoon out with friends to have drinks and nibbles....so many choices of drinks that taste as good..."
Fila Bruland
"As always, Bedford is a great spot in Ponsonby for excellent drinks. They do really great milkshakes laced with alcohol, but I'm also particularly..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Once again, I have joined the bandwagon many months too late and only recently tried this place out. The menus are on a laminated sheet with markers..."
Heartshrooms
"Amaze balls! My husband and i came in for dinner last night and had such an amazing night, couldn't fault anything. We were so well looked..."
Jessica Mckenzie
"I first visited Bedford sodas on spring market day, it was horribly busy and I could see that the staff was under pressure but when my slider didn't..."
Clarke Bovaird
"After having heard great things, I was excited to try Bedford. We started with a pitcher of alcoholic ice tea, which was flavorsome but pretty sure..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Such a cool happening place! Pretty busy but good food and drinks! We had the sliders and meatballs. Recommend chicken and pesto slider and beef and..."
Tessa Hall
"I have named Bedford Soda & Liquor a Quick Bite as it follows a similar idea as Burger Burger (Casual, quick eating). Also found in Ponsonby Central,..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"I went here with a friend of mine after talking about it for ages.  She is from Canada and I have lived in the States for years so we were dying to..."
Linny
"I went here on saturday for lunch,Don't know why Bedford has such bad reviews? I found the staff super friendly, was served by a man with a..."
Roanne Cochrane
"Love your style. Food is really good, different which is always a plus in Ponsonby. Service was also very good, very professional yet friendly. We..."
Leslie
"beford soda and liquorThe meatballs on the other hand where amazing really cool concept with the menu you get a marker pen and a..."
Dave
"Great, we had lunch here yesterday for the first time, and loved the concept, awesome staff and very cool decor, Kids loved the meatball subs, and I..."
Lydia Kerrigan
"Our family of four (2 oldies and 2 kids) called in here for lunch mid-week. The food and drinks were fantastic and we loved the..."
Charles C
"Stopped in twice with 3 kids and had a great experience. We all loved the meat balls & the cocktails were amazing. Had a steaming copper kettle..."
Karl Dixon
"Great place to call in for a nice meal (quick service and tasty food) and then catch up with friends for a drink in the bar. Relaxed atmosphere and a..."
Tony Pilkington
"Love the new spot there in Ponsonby Central, last Friday Night the team at Bedford Soda & Liquor ran a smooth operation delivering us a full set..."
Kristian T
"They had me with the Soda water on tap. I have been here a few times it’s a great place to meet, mid afternoon. The meatballs and Fries are perfect..."
Nick Hutchinson
"We wandered down to try the Bedford early evening last Saturday night, without a booking, and snaffled the last available table. The place was..."
Wolfie W
"Loved the atmosphere the decor and the friendly staff who offered great service. A relaxing venue in a great position in Ponsonby. A wonderful array..."
Miria Black
"Taking inspiration from New York Cities finest precincts comes Ponsonby's Bedford Soda and Liquor.Well renowned some of the best cocktails in..."
Two Dark Coffees
"Bedford is a great concept - Meatballs and liquor, can you really go wrong?Bedford is a very now and happening bar/restaurant located in..."
Auckland Food Tours
"I finally got around to going to Belford Soda & Liquor on Saturday for lunch, the sun was shining and it was the perfect weather for meatballs and..."
Rebecca Smith
"I was super excited to try Bedford Soda as I had heard such great things about it, so I caught up with two friends there this week. The ambiance was..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"We went to Bedford the other night, I had the gold fashioned, it was really tasty and dressed with a bit of theatre with a cover and some smoke, the..."
Frequency
"Stumbled across Bedford last night. Has been open about 4.5 weeks. At first we sat outside ands the waitress was ok explaining the menu but not the..."
Vaughan Borcovsky
Andiamo
78/100 (938 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Croquettes
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Accepts American Express
Wine and Beer
Street Parking
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First thing I noticed was the lovely, minimalistic decor and warm interior! Came in on a Friday around 2pm and it was fairly busy but I was seated..."
Hinali Patel
"My partner and I came here on a Friday night with no reservation. The place was busy but there was one table left and manager was very accommodating...."
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"Wow. What an amazing night. The hubby and I were recommended to come here. We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. We started with calamari..."
April
"we had a memorial family dinner here last night, and felt compelled to share our great experience. Food was great, clams especially awesome, service..."
Steven Colthart
"Loved our evening here. The calamari was perfect, great meatballs! Favorite by far was the gnocchi. Great place for a date night, the atmosphere is..."
Liz Holmes
"Andiamo is damn good hun let me tell you. Came here with the family for dinner last night and had a pleasant time. We ordered the Bruschetta and..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"Stopped by to grab something to drink before dinner. All their tables were full so we were just at the bar. They have beer, wine and cocktails as..."
Benedict Uy
"It was an institution, then it morphed orange briefly and now it is an institution again. Andiamo is back! The muted green colour and sensational..."
Frank
"We came here for breakfast ... lovely service we chose to sit inside.Not a big menu selection but does have everything you need for..."
Donna&Shane
"Had a great time celebrating a birthday here. Staff were professional and food was great. Special mentions are the Mac n cheese and..."
Darren Ren
"Amazing service , knows his stuff with great down to earth approachable attitude . Love the food and the vibe. Outstanding food too. Would come back..."
Nathan
"Such an amazing place to have a date, or dine in with friends or for special occasions. I surprised with their food, will go there again..."
Cindy Hou
"Me and my friends came here recently. The food was really good and reasonably priced for a nice restaurant. I loved how the flavours in each dish..."
Georgia Hills
"Amazing cozy atmosphere, very friendly waiter, great food. Separate kids menu. Will definitely come..."
Anastasia N
"This review is rather belated - but I wanted to let it reflect on Andiamo. We booked for a team farewell and received a wonderful experience. Not..."
Christine
"Cheese lovers, go for the Bianca (pizzette)! Melting in the mouth with fresh truffle tastes. Truffle is at an affordable price and is upon request...."
carina chang
"Food was absolutely amazing and the service was even better. Didn’t catch the waiters name but was one of the best serviced dining experiences we..."
Dante Miers-Florence
"Each one of the six dishes we shared on our table was absolutely divine and the service is wonderful. Cocktails are also exquisite. Highly recommend..."
Rebecca Meffin
"We popped in yesterday (Saturday lunchtime) when our other usual spots were busy. We were seated immediately inside by the maitre d', who was..."
Emma PJ
"Excellent food and expert guest service. Every dish is packed with amazing flavours. My favourite was the Burrata from the new menu. The Cod and..."
Caitlin
"Andiamo used to be one of my favourite eateries so I was really glad that it re-opened! The menu was of course different to the previous one but it..."
Priscilla A
"Delicious. For 2 we ordered the bruschetta (3 stars), small macaroni (yummy, but too cheesy) and pizette bianca (amazing. The best). We took home..."
Elisa H
"Went for a casual lunch date with the wife. Really nice food and great service. Highly..."
Weps TK
"Great Italian place with delicious food! The starters were great, although the bruschetta wasn’t really what I expected but still tasted good...."
Melissa Martin
Da Vinci's Italian Restuarant
78/100 (887 ratings)
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Italian
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Pizza
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Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Prawns
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Lasagne
Carbonara
Ice Cream
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice place, good service, delicious food, friendly price, perfect location..."
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"Had a wonderful experience for team lunch yesterday. Food was amazing all ten of us couldn’t fault a thing. Highly recommend for delicious Italian..."
Catherine Te Whare
"I looooveee this place! Had the best pasta from this place and the staff are so welcoming. Had the best service from them. The humble owner was also..."
Nadya Carisa
"My first and not my last ever gnocchi and damn it's heavenly. It's rich and melts in your mouth. A pasta dish fit for a cheese and pesto lover 🤤..."
Food2belly
"I'm giving this place a straight 3 because it is genuinely a mixed bag and then another 0.5 because I will be back regularly over the years due to..."
Imogen Trupinic
"Great food, great service. The chicken and mushroom fettuccine was so full of flavor. I loved my cannelloni beef, was so light and tasty. Pity about..."
Ailsa Mitchell
"We had a quick lunch Tuesday afternoon. Excellent service from the waitress! The food was delicious, especially the 3 cheese bread on the entree..."
Marisha Haasbroek
"Went in for lunch. They do staples pretty well, I’m guessing. Garlic bread was good, chicken risotto wasn’t a gloopy, sticky mess. Was tasty..."
Red Bean
"Had fettuccini carbonara pasta with chicken and tiramisu as dessert. Portion is just right and the dish tasted good. Service from the lovely waitress..."
Nomnom
"Food was amazing! I had the chicken risotto & Quattro pizza - the base of the pizza was the best! Service was great! Happy hour also great! Will be..."
Emmatogiaheulu
"Nice little place. Great value for money. Food was served up quick once we placed our order. Just felt our pizzas were a bit tasteless. However I'd..."
Vanessa Morris
"We had a margherita pizza and the base is the best we've had! The staff were friendly and warm. The menu is reasonably priced (great value for..."
Ron T
"This review is only based on one dish as I found this place because I wanted to eat some Spaghetti Bolognese at the city. This place has the cheapest..."
Yu Long
"I'm so glad I found a reasonably priced place to satisfy my pasta cravings! Came here on Sunday for lunch with my friend and absolutely would return...."
Chelsea
"Great service in this restaurant on Albert Street! I have now been 2x and enjoyed the atmosphere, service and food! I recommend the garlic prawns for..."
Holly D-T
"Friendly staff and yummy pizzas (even for vegetarians). What more could you ask for? Happy hour with deals on good wine, beer and cocktails? Yup they..."
MRB
"Love the pizzas, it's chewy instead of crunchy. Try the mussels and three cheese bread entrée! The Penne Salmon is really tasty and in good portion..."
Kate
"I previously came here with a friend of mine and we absolutely loved the food.The service was really nice, and the food was really good..."
Anne Lee
"Perfect place for an Italian lunch!Their express menu offers meals under $15.I usually go for a pasta which are all so, so good from what..."
Karen
"Went there for lunch yesterday- glad I did the service was excellent and our waiter/s were very welcoming and lovely. Our dishes were delicious can't..."
Sarah Kennar
"This was the first Da Vinci branch I've been to. It looks quite intimidating from outside since the place looked quite fancy and you would not..."
Razelle Icaro
"I frequently come here for their $10 lunch specials. The staff here are very lovely and welcoming, service is great and food is very authentic! The..."
Shelly
"The pasta meals are quite small for the price, but nice flavours. Had the salmon penne, was really nice, just needed more of it. Others at the table..."
Elizabeth Harding
"Went here last night for my daughter's birthday. Very quiet place which is different for me. Our garlic bread entree was ok but I couldn't taste the..."
Melissa Pana
"The atmosphere here isn't the best; quite dull and it was very quiet with not many people so it felt a bit awkward just having a conversation without..."
Lisa Doar
"My son and I had lunch here yesterday. Fabulous friendly service, beautiful place. My son got seafood pizza, I got bacon cabonara. Both meals were to..."
Tabitha MacPherson
"I had a really great dinner here last night with 4 others. I had chicken parmigiana which was very tasty and tender. Everyone else had steak meals..."
T Pritchard
"Love this place. On my Fiance and I's weekend away in Auckland, we came across this lovely little restaurant. We ordered the Parmese Pizza &..."
Anna
"Beckoned by the "$10 Lunch Menu", a friend and I had lunch here the other day. After reviewing the extensive menu, we both ordered pizzas with mine..."
Nicole
"My partner and I dined at Da Vinci's Albert St last night. In the past we have dined at the first Da Vincis City Road and that was an experience we..."
Tarek
"The place is casual and cozy inside. Great selection of wines and beers. Beautifully made dishes. My risotto was superb. Desserts were delectable..."
Vicente YE
"The best Italian restaurant in Auckland. Great service, delicious food and fair price. The pasta was great, the sauce was unique and the Tiramissu..."
Mayra Morais
"Our first impromptu dinner out in the New Year saw us venture into a very busy and popular Da Vinci’s as we had a hankering for Italian food and..."
Taylar W
"This restaurant serves mainly pasta and pizza! My friends and I ordered the gnocchi pasta that was recently added to the menu, and a hawaiian..."
hs tan
"Food was good, dessert and beverages good. Service was Scattered but everyone was friendly and food was hot. Portions were right sized as was not..."
DREAMS4U lisa.johnson
"Great service here at Da Vinci's. Been walking past this place for years now and we decided to have a team lunch here. Had the Spaghetti Bolognese..."
Odyssey L
"Very delicious and authentic Italian food! We ate a 3 course meal. Garlic bread, spaghetti bologna and Panna cotta!..."
Chulie Linda
"Good food, polite staff and nice..."
Chicca Fumagalli
"Food was good. Not fancy but an enjoyable meal on the patio. We had the lasagna, which was good but different than you'd expect. Mostly meat vs..."
M Baker
"Great restaurant in a very centric spot! The food was really good with reasonable prices and a good attention to the customer. It has a nice deck..."
Gabriel Masliah
"Most authentic italaina pizza I've ever had. Every ingredient was fresh and totally..."
Harpreet Singh
"Awesome place, staff are really nice and best of all food is a great affordable price. Thumbs up..."
Faiva ofa
"Great food. Awesome selection and variety. Everyone in our party of 6 enjoyed what they had. The service was fantastic. A good bit of humor thrown in..."
Jonathan Owens
"Best Italian in town. I’m a regular customer for over 4 years. Food and staff are amazing. Salmon Salad is very nice and cooked to..."
Reza s
"I always come here whenever I crave pasta. But their serving size changed lately, used to be a lot🤔. Service is..."
M Yu
"Very nice little restaurant. Would go again. Great for families or couples. Classic Italian dishes made well. The owner made us feel very welcome..."
Stuart Staffer
Degree Gastrobar
77/100 (1127 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Prawns
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Wings
Scallops
Risotto
Fish & chips
Mussels
Burger
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Café
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Excellent, loyalty rewards gift voucher $30 birthday meal within 3 weeks of your birthday so we set off on a Tuesday night booked online via voucher..."
Artie Ward
"Love this place for their eats! Had a salad, lamb shank and mash then Belgian waffle for dessert. We were pretty stuffed and probably didn't need 3..."
Rachel Spencer
"I have been there a few times. Food was really good with just the right amount served. The place is clean and tidy. Staffs are very welcoming. This..."
Taz Karim
"I was afraid I would leave New Zealand without tasting a lamb dish worth the reputation of the New Zealand lamb that is popular all over the world...."
Mathias Nielsen
"Had a fantastic time at Degree! The fish bowl drinks are to die for and can easily be shared with 3+ people, making it an inexpensive place for..."
Ryan Marsan
"It's really nught to have dinner here. Enjoy the sunset and having a drink with frds. Food are big and tastes really..."
Winke Ho
"Good food and a lot of choices for..."
Aekkalak Yodprang
"Good solid place with a great menu, happy hour and of course Harbourside views of the viaduct!! Price of the drinks outside happy hour however are a..."
Philip Palfreyman
"Loved my $11.90 lunch special chowder and big glass of..."
Dominic Toon
"Great place Great service.ordered the ribs A huge meal and tasty Will go..."
Gwen Flynn
"Delicate with stonegrill plate. Great view at harbour and good..."
Janya T
"This is your slightly above average restaurant. I went here on a rainy afternoon and was greeted by a lovely staff member that promptly found me a..."
Caelan Boyd
"Nice spot, nice atmosphere. Asked for a flute, but charged for a mini bubbles bottle. They were happy to put right but had left by the time we..."
Paul Foster
"Very well located, nice food and great..."
Hugo Mendes
"Located in Viaduct Basin makes it prime location for lunch or dinner. It is nice and clean restaurant with decent menu options. Staff is very helpful..."
Zorko Sostaric
"Reasonable prices for lunch and portions. The lunch special for fish and chips was just right if you want a taste but not a giant plate of it...."
Gloria Fraczak
Jack Tar
75/100 (2002 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Fish Taco
Tacos
Beef
Ribs
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Oyster
Polenta
Calamari
Toasts
Risotto
Calamares
Steak Sandwich
Sandwiches
Burger
Lamb
Chowder
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Fish
Tapas
"Stopped in for a nice breakfast it's lovely sitting by the Waters Edge lots of people walking riding past so good to look at. I had the burger with..."
mcenergy - IDS Products ltd
"Brilliant food options. Well cooked and carefully presented meals. Nice decor and ambience, decent music choice. An ideal location with ample parking..."
Ash Marcel
"Came by after dinner to grab something sweet. They were alright with us just coming for dessert. It was quite large inside, which looks like they..."
Benedict Uy
"Came here for dinner on Saturday night, place was busy but you can book online so makes it super easy. Food was amazing and service was pretty good...."
Sharn Vaughan
"Loved the food, loved the atmosphere and had the most superb and welcoming service from Patel (sorry if I got that name wrong I didn't quite catch it..."
Satbir Singh
"Love the food. Highly recommended place if you looking for a good..."
William Brook
"Jack Tar is a place where you can chill with your friends and family in a relaxed open arena with a full view of the viaduct harbor. It's atmosphere..."
Taz Karim
"Tasty food, nice service, kids friendly environment,reasonable..."
Victoria Wang
"Loved the food here. I was expecting just the usual sports bar fare but I was quite surprised! I'm not a fan of sports bars/bistros but this one was..."
Vicente YE
"Went there last Thur for dinner.Service was excellent despite very busy night.Steak was good,snacks -fresh and tasty, and Guiness-perfect as..."
Andy Vlaas
"Located on North Wharf. We had Breakfast here on a Saturday morning and were served promptly and professionally by Danny. Plenty of parking nearby..."
Jeff O
"Really good atmosphere, ambience, food and service. Affordable too, for food on the waterfront. Very good access for after work functions or just a..."
Celia Chan
"Nooooice location with a view! I really enjoyed my soy flat white. Staff are friendly & super quick when they got my order wrong 😊 finding a car..."
Kelly Powell
"Nice food Good service Great harbor view Just need to be wait long..."
Simon M
"Cool place to unwind at for a team end of year function. Delicious pizza and wide variety of..."
HL
"Lovely place! And the attention of the personal was the best from the beginning! The prices are great according to what comes to your table. Fast &..."
Ana
"Such great service! Also a very generous portion breakfast that ticked all the boxes! Will definitely be..."
Jordan Nelson
La Porchetta Parnell
74/100 (1942 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Overall, exceptional experience. Try the gnocchi on avocado Pollo. All the dishes are rich and heavy. Would recommend🤌 Thank you..."
Joseph Kim
"Craving for Italian Food in New Zealand, a must try Place to satisfy your Italian food cravings. Vibes are always welcome here and food was..."
CHRISTY BALDONADO
"Super yummy! The gnocchi is absolutely delicious, got it with the creamy avocado and chicken sauce. The pizza is also great, plentiful with toppings..."
mel
"Great value family and everyday restaurant. Food is good with generous portion and fair price. Service is good where table is clean and staff is..."
Kevin
"La Porchetta Parnell offers great tasty Italian dishes and amazing service. Ordered two medium pizzas (The Cesar and Spicy Pesto Prawn) and both..."
Iutisone Leavasa
"Good food . Good size . Great taste . . Spaghetti bol was very traditional and was the only let down with not enough mince . However, the chicken..."
Nathaniel Harris
"Amazing food, and great portion size. The pizzas here are so good and the service is great! If you’re stuck on deciding a place to get a feed, you..."
Callum
"Been coming here for more than 5 years, there used to be a blonde lady that worked here who always took care of us and had the best service...."
Russ Wilson
"Went in here a month or so ago so I can't remember the flavours but the pizzas were sooo good! The waiting staff were very accommodating since the..."
Daenah Costales
"Always great for me to have a meal at my all time favorite spot! Love friendly staff and the food had Tho Lot pizza and Fettuccine Carbonara was..."
JOHN AHN
Mikano
74/100 (1459 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Contemporary
European
Seafood
Fusion
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cheesecakes
Salad
Creme Brulee
Crab
Sirloin Steak
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Lamb
Tuna
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Cheesecake
Beef
Prawns
"We came here for dinner recently. It was a big restaurant and has a very pleasant enviroment. The service was good and friendly. As for the dishes..."
Tony Wan
"High quality restaurant. My partner and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary here and got the 3 course deal through GrabOne. Unfortunately the booking..."
Tara Sherwood
"Very nice experience. We were given a set menu gift Grab One voucher which we used on a Monday night with no problem. We were seated overlooking the..."
Angela Clarke
"The food was delicious. Please note that with bottomless brunch you get 1 light dish only and unlimited of the same drink that you choose at the..."
Irina Kapeli
"To say it was an action packed lunch was under statement. Lots of chopper action the day we visited. It was a Monday seems only 1 waitress on. She..."
Anthea Houpapa
"We had the set menu. We loved the entrées, the duck ravioli and crab lasagna. Mains were good but nothing innovative like the entrées. I had the..."
Nupur Raut
"This is a super high end resteraunt, it definitely feels apart with nothing but leather and wood. We got a 5 course meal, felt really good when the..."
Codie Vincent
"Had their high tea and it came above my expectations. It didn't look extra extravagant, but when it came down to taste, it was far better than the..."
Sarah Park
"My partner and I had our engagement anniversary here and the lovely staff made an effort to make it extra special for us, the degustation menu and..."
Lisa Stirling
"This is a beautifully located restaurant with wonderful scenic views and entertaining helicopter activity. The staff were friendly, helpful and..."
Anita Brown
"Great food but drinks were served quite slow. Otherwise, a good place to dine. Will visit again in the..."
LF B
"My friend and I came for high tea and no regrets! Grabone has amazing deals, I don't think we would have come to such a high end place otherwise but..."
g k
"I can not speak highly enough if our meal, and experience at Mikano ! The bar and waiting staff were extremely friendly and helpful...the meal was..."
Denise Russell
"Awesome views, nestled on the waters edge in Mechanics Bay and still close enough to town. Ample parking, great service with friendly staff. Highly..."
Rene Lind-Steyn
"Great place for lunch ( and dinner, but have no been here for dinner time). High Tea was good. Just heads up, small portion for hot chocolate. Small..."
Alexei Borissenko
"Have not been here on years and really enjoyed it. Did and take service was great, was here for a company event so they're was a set menu however the..."
Crytos
"Really liked the food and view. Nice personal touch of giving me a birthday dessert as..."
Abey George
"Great location, excellent service and quality food. What more can you ask..."
Desmond Chan
Portofino Parnell
73/100 (570 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best Italian food I tried in CBD. Cannelloni was amazingly cooked with delicious rich sauce. Roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary were perfectly..."
Mihir Patel
"As always. Excellent food. Great service. Attentive front of house staffBusy sat night. Squeezed inHad the chicken fettuccini...."
Mike G.
"The risotto on lunch special is very tasty. Might be one of the best vegetarian risotto I ever had. Yummy tomato base with perfectly balanced flavor...."
Howie Bai
"Came here for the $20 and under lunch and felt like we got good value for money. The portions were generous and tasty. Not the best Italian food but..."
Aimee.
"Amazing food and Ilona was very friendly and offered us outstanding service !We loved the calamari entree. The chicken pizza was made perfectly..."
Globalfoodlover
"Went here for lunch the other day - $20 and under lunches are great! It is quite literally under $20 coming in at $19.90 I really felt like i was..."
Sam Smith
"Food was tasty- nothing amazing. Good italian comfort food, and lunch specials are a good value. Had chicken and mushroom rissotto, chicken and roast..."
Adeline
"Wifey had purchased a grab one voucher and although we have been to Portofino in the viaduct on numerous occasions it was good to go to the Parnell..."
Mark Little
"We hadn't been here before and was using a grab one voucher (that's the good thing about the vouchers - makes us step out and explore).Well... We had..."
Pania Little
"Well the food was nicely cooked and presented, the place was clean, the staff were helpful, the prices were acceptable, and they cooked a non-menu..."
Anna Pura Vida DC
"Came in on a Saturday night for dinner with a reservation. Immediately seated at our table, swiftly attended to by a friendly, smiling and..."
Adeline
"Came here on Good Friday as a quick dinner b4 heading to Vector Arena with friends. This was my husband and I,s 1st Portofino experience and we were..."
Debi Barrett
"Excellent service and nice italian food but nothing spectacular. Got a 3 course voucher off grabone, entree and main were nice, although the chicken..."
Fitfoodie
"We went there with a GrabOne coupon and therefore ordered from the set menu. Entree was the minestrone soup which was nice (though personally I would..."
Boon Tek Ong
"Great ambience and friendly staff at this Italian stalwart of Parnell. Has lasted quite a while (longer than our Herne Bay one at least :-), and this..."
Frank
"I'm kind a local person and I do like eat in or take away from Portofino restaurant. I don't understand why people do complain about it, but for me..."
Adam
"One of the best Portofino Restaurants, consistently good food, great friendly service, looooooooove their Lasagne. Just been renovated which is very..."
Matt
"A good consistent spot. Most things on the lunch menu are $20 making it a safe bet for an entertainment lunch. Everything I have tried so far is..."
Philip Clegg
"Food were good. The service was attentive and..."
Nathan
"Absolute exceptional service. The Manager (Owner?) greeted us on arrival like we were long lost family. So happy we were there. This continued..."
Janine Bollee
"Quality and service are amazing. We love Italian food, and they always have great wine. Very clean premises and the staff are great. The owner works..."
Matt Ralm
"First time trying a Portofino chain and found it to be quite enjoyable for a work leaving dinner. Portions were quite generously sized and the dishes..."
Helen Cao
"An old favourite. All the hearty, honest food of a proper family run restaurant, with a cosy atmosphere that makes you feel like you belong. Food is..."
Jt
"Fettuccine con pollo is a staple of portofino, offering fresh fettuccine and chicken in a rich creamy sauce, 5/5 it's a must try. The Costolette di..."
Joseph Chua
"Went here for dinner one time and got a chicken salad, it was super good; I highly reccomend! The service was really nice and the waitress was very..."
bella
"It was a wonderful experience to work here. The staff taught me a lot, with smile and kindness. The food is amazing too : carbonara, fettucine,..."
Leïla Nait-Ali
"Delicious food. Great service and the waitress that welcomed us had a great sense of humour. For an entree we ordered the chilli pane which I would..."
Jasmine Ark
"Had a lunch catch up with current and ex workmates the other day and I have to say the steak I had was cooked to perfection (for me) and melt in the..."
Kayleen Currie
"Yummiest Italian we've had in a long time. The penne puttanesca and gelato were simply heaven on a..."
APM Android1
"Lovely and accommodating people who took great care of our group of girls out on a hen's. Food was so..."
Janey Smith
"We had a very special, wonderful birthday evening for my girlfriend and I can't recommend Portofino highly enough. We were a party of 20 and every..."
Gerry
The Square Restaurant
70/100 (209 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Breakfast
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Beef
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
"Lovely staff with fabulous foods. Especially the bao bun (chicken and pork), scallops, and wagyu beef!! Would love to come back again!! Thank..."
Rachel Bom Choi
"Very nice food, great service and good ambiance. Went for dinner and morning buffet. Food is slightly pricey but if you're willing to treat yourself..."
Maria
"Great chocolate fondant, good friendly service, nice beers on tap. The wines by the glass are a bit steep.the beef ribs special is delicious as was..."
K2
"Pricey, but the food is tasty and the seafood laksa is delicious but pretty expensive. The chocolate fondant is worth having, it's a 10 out of..."
Izzfizz101
"I was impressed with the quality of the food and portion size. The steak fries are delicious! The classic club sandwich hit the spot. Great selection..."
Me
"Convenient location for international travellers and nice food. On the expensive side, but the quality of the food makes up for it. Service was a bit..."
Peter Kinley
"Just returned from having a ladies lunch, the food was lovely & the service was good. But the designer garden there meant there were numerous fruit..."
Louise Crafer
"Super nice staff, great you very professionally and with respect. Food was really nice too. 4 star because it was a little messy when we got in. But..."
Caine Smart
"Besides being convenient the staff is incredible especially the maître d’ echoing others I must say that the food is a bit inconsistent from time..."
Ashton Parsons
"Buffet breakfast is the best by..."
Lennox Avery
"Good..."
Brian Tsang
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Chatz チャッツ Fishing&Skiing
"Sehr gutes Essen, mein Pastagericht war geschmacklich und optisch sehr gut. Das Service war freundlich und schnell. Die Preise sind für das Essen..."
Peter W.
"口感不错,价格适中,没有免费的面包。 Organic braised beef check is very..."
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Headquarters Viaduct
70/100 (3776 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Bar
New Zealand
Seafood
Dinner
Risotto
Salmon
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Beef
Salad
Oyster
New Zealand
Bar
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"A fun and loud place to start off your night. Their food is also great, loved their pizza and fries. However, they are not vegetarian or vegan..."
Bella Qian
"Always a good vibe here service is pretty good great pizza good cocktails I keep coming back so must be..."
David Thompson
"I went there first time with friends. The ambience is great with large comfortable seating. Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly and fresh...."
Nikki B
"Cool vibe, fabulous food, family friendly and the staff are..."
Ax Ax
"Have been here a few times for dinner, quality food, really good. Have also been during the day for a few wines and some nibbles, again really good...."
Jade
"Amazing food, great staff. I would definitely come..."
LEE Lauren
"Absolutely loved this place awesome atmosphere!! Great vegan options too match also, Thanks..."
Coopina McFadden
"Happy hour is great here, $5 wines till the sun goes down. The wine isn’t good but it’s cheap. Great for summer day..."
Charlotte
"Lovely place, has been there for a Sunday brunch! The outside sitting was really beautiful with the view of the bay! The food was just perfect!..."
Shivam Nangia
"The ambience was really cool!!! I feel like I’m in a different country! Staffs were very attentive and service was fast. Love their mojito :)..."
Annie Low
"Went there for family lunch. Amazing view and very friendly and polite service.Food was very yumm and good quantity, there are also few games..."
Smriti Gaur
"Amazing dining experience! If anyone gives a review below 4 - they are definitely expecting a royal service.Waiting staff were really..."
Sagar Acharya
"I’ve gotta 5 star this place! What’s wrong with you other reviewers?!?!Obviously not trying the food. This place is sooooo underrated. The..."
Chan Can Eat
"Great place to go for an afternoon chill. Outside there is heaps of sitting space and people watching. Bar staff are quite fast. Awesome way to spend..."
Dumba
"Ayoo this place was mad lit. Came here with my work mates and man this place was popping on a Thursday night. Great music and good seating available..."
Jedediah J
"An Auckland hotspot! While the place is always buzzing, there is always service and timely food delivery. The prices were a but above what I'd expect..."
Mashed_Potato
"Lovely food and good view, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of noise and music. We ordered lamb, salmon, whole fish and market fish are all..."
Charis Yang
"Been here for lunch & drinks on a few different occasions. Love the atmosphere it is always pumping, old school music on a Sunday. Also love the..."
Tee
"I love the ambience and the lounges outside near the water. Definitely a great spot for summer. I got the Lychee Aperol Spritz which are two of my..."
Marggie Pascua
"So packed here on a Friday after work - the $25 bottle of sav is the go to. The fries and pizza are delish - just wish they had more umbrellas..."
Lizzie
"We ordered the cheese on toast and the kingfish sashimi as an entree. The cheese on toast doesn't actually come out as cheese on toast its toast with..."
Little Foodie
"I’ve ventured into HQ a few times now and the food always leaves me smiling. Not large portions but elegant comfort food that warms the soul. The..."
Bex Ellis
"Food is much better than expected. Really good. We had the Whitebait fritters and ugly tomatoes to start followed by meat board for two. All very..."
Sarahappleton10844
"The service was amazing, and the people there were so friendly and kind! The food was great and the view was beautiful. I would definitely go..."
Angela Park
"Awesome place, can get a bit loud but the staff is really helpful in accommodating you. Very nice ambience and decor. The staff does makes an effort..."
Rakesh Sethi
"Good atmosphere, nice staff n delicious food. But the level of lamb n hanger steak quite lower than medium rare which be written on the menu. Really..."
Haihong Wang
"One of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten. The meat platter for two will give you a great taste of the best of their meaty goodness. In fact, one..."
Daniel
"Love the beef taste at this place the way they make them has that long lingering after taste but a very nice one. The waiters are friendly they like..."
LoveFoodWithApassion🥗🍸 (Ngata)
"Food and service would be a 3, but I bumped it up one just for the spectacular décor. Really cool place to take instagram pictures of. Food was ok,..."
Holly Bailey
"My partner and I had a great time at HeadQuarters. Our server was quick to seat us and checked in on us to make sure we were enjoying our meals...."
Nom Monster
"Excellent place for Dinner, amazing atmosphere, excellent food, friendly staff. I had the skotch fillet (medium) and it was amazing. Other..."
Saif Nouri
"We popped in for a quick bite to eat on our way home.The setting is rather quirky with a sports bar on one side and a restaurant on the..."
Austin
"The food was good but some of the staff members were very unfriendly and looked like they were sucking on lemons for the entire service. This put a..."
Michelle Forte
"Awesome vibe and restaurant decor! The chorizo sausage wood fired pizza I ordered was absolutely delicious. Good value wood fired pizza right on the..."
Kelly
"Good view, good service, amazing food! Ordered the steak and it was cooked perfectly. Quick service to even thou we went at lunch and they were busy..."
Sonam Naidoo
"The John Dory was really delicious. Nice vibe and great service. Balinese interiors creates a lovely tropical atmosphere and the copper bar is..."
Gabi
"I love the place, can't say anything about the food because we have coffee, beer and chips but still the atmosphere of the place was really..."
Cristian Baldassarre
"Came here for lunch with my family, we booked a table of around 10 people and tried to make sure we got one of the comfy table seats outside. We..."
Crackerjacker
"Dropped in to HQ for a drink first time. Pleasantly greeted by staff. Restaurant was full. Atmosphere was bustling nice vibe a real mixture of people..."
Pamela Hutchinson
"Amazing new place, beautiful food and drinks. Helpful staff, couldn't fault at all.The location is incredible too, looking out to the viaduct -..."
Harry William
"Awsum place to hangout!!!! Good staff..., ambiance 😍 location..... like everything...... worth a spend to chill out..... must for everyone..."
Koliyogesh9345
"This place has really good food and a prime location. The atmosphere is great and the staff are super friendly and helpful. It took over an hour to..."
Anna K
"What? Open three weeks already, hottest place in the Viaduct and no reviews?? Where are you all my fellow unqualified amateur diners...?  Taking..."
Frank
"I've never been to this bar before so had no idea what to expect but on arrival there was good music and the setting was lovely with lots of lush..."
Lindara H
"Wow! That's the sum up word. What we really enjoyed apart from food and drinks, is the service. Highly appreciate Ben who served us and the young..."
Rahim Mardhani
"Charming place with an opulent and luxurious atmosphere. Really loud music but staff is really patient and friendly (just miss a smile but understand..."
Gilliane Jean Marie
"Excellent fingerboard, great staff. Well organized for the event of the Pet Refuge Charitable..."
Chrissy ihaia
"I have been here a few times now for drinks and dinner. Really awesome venue right in the Auckland viaduct. Great spaced dinning areas and..."
Phillip Egen
"The ceviche was really fresh and delicious, the meat was accurately grilled, the pizza was disappointing that the truffle flavor was light and the..."
Jiny Baek
"Yum, yum, yum and great location to boot. We went for an early dinner (with a child) but still busy at this time of year and it was a sunny day. We..."
Kelly Al-Haddad
"Great restaurant overlooking the water. Can be busy when the cruise ship comes in. The lamb chops where excellent and also the chicken sandwich was..."
Robert Havey
"Defs coming back! Had a wonderful night and the food was just 🤤! Don’t get me started on the desserts it was DELICIOUS! Went to celebrate one of..."
Natasha Setefano
"Great food and excellent service - had a nice view from one of the tables in the covered deck area and just really enjoyed the vibe here. We had..."
Bruce Wayne
"Genius menu with killer wood fired pizzas. Great choice of NZ wines. Service is friendly and casual. Wonderful beach club vibe and night club music..."
Geoff Trimpol
"Very vibrant and lively even on a weeknight! The service was superb, we felt very looked after eventhough the place was packed. The food was..."
Celia Chan
"A great social venue located in the heart of the Auckland Viaduct. With ships docked within reach, the City Sails is on full display at HeadQuarters..."
John Loau
"1st time to spend friday late night at this place with my daughter in law, son and his friends. Was a good and satisfying night, food and drinks are..."
Arlene Barraca
"Great spot overlooking the viaduct. Fantastic food that was enjoyed by all. Well catered for our kids too. Our staff member who looked after us on..."
Glen Raven
"Went there on a Friday night and I thought it was gonna be super busy but it was alright. Had a really time there with my..."
Ximena A
Headquarters Viaduct
70/100 (3773 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Bar
New Zealand
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Oyster
Risotto
Salmon
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Beef
New Zealand
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"A fun and loud place to start off your night. Their food is also great, loved their pizza and fries. However, they are not vegetarian or vegan..."
Bella Qian
"Always a good vibe here service is pretty good great pizza good cocktails I keep coming back so must be..."
David Thompson
"I went there first time with friends. The ambience is great with large comfortable seating. Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly and fresh...."
Nikki B
"Cool vibe, fabulous food, family friendly and the staff are..."
Ax Ax
"Have been here a few times for dinner, quality food, really good. Have also been during the day for a few wines and some nibbles, again really good...."
Jade
"Amazing food, great staff. I would definitely come..."
LEE Lauren
"Absolutely loved this place awesome atmosphere!! Great vegan options too match also, Thanks..."
Coopina McFadden
"Happy hour is great here, $5 wines till the sun goes down. The wine isn’t good but it’s cheap. Great for summer day..."
Charlotte
"Lovely place, has been there for a Sunday brunch! The outside sitting was really beautiful with the view of the bay! The food was just perfect!..."
Shivam Nangia
"The ambience was really cool!!! I feel like I’m in a different country! Staffs were very attentive and service was fast. Love their mojito :)..."
Annie Low
"Went there for family lunch. Amazing view and very friendly and polite service.Food was very yumm and good quantity, there are also few games..."
Smriti Gaur
"Amazing dining experience! If anyone gives a review below 4 - they are definitely expecting a royal service.Waiting staff were really..."
Sagar Acharya
"I’ve gotta 5 star this place! What’s wrong with you other reviewers?!?!Obviously not trying the food. This place is sooooo underrated. The..."
Chan Can Eat
"Great place to go for an afternoon chill. Outside there is heaps of sitting space and people watching. Bar staff are quite fast. Awesome way to spend..."
Dumba
"Ayoo this place was mad lit. Came here with my work mates and man this place was popping on a Thursday night. Great music and good seating available..."
Jedediah J
"An Auckland hotspot! While the place is always buzzing, there is always service and timely food delivery. The prices were a but above what I'd expect..."
Mashed_Potato
"Lovely food and good view, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of noise and music. We ordered lamb, salmon, whole fish and market fish are all..."
Charis Yang
"Been here for lunch & drinks on a few different occasions. Love the atmosphere it is always pumping, old school music on a Sunday. Also love the..."
Tee
"I love the ambience and the lounges outside near the water. Definitely a great spot for summer. I got the Lychee Aperol Spritz which are two of my..."
Marggie Pascua
"So packed here on a Friday after work - the $25 bottle of sav is the go to. The fries and pizza are delish - just wish they had more umbrellas..."
Lizzie
"We ordered the cheese on toast and the kingfish sashimi as an entree. The cheese on toast doesn't actually come out as cheese on toast its toast with..."
Little Foodie
"I’ve ventured into HQ a few times now and the food always leaves me smiling. Not large portions but elegant comfort food that warms the soul. The..."
Bex Ellis
"Food is much better than expected. Really good. We had the Whitebait fritters and ugly tomatoes to start followed by meat board for two. All very..."
Sarahappleton10844
"The service was amazing, and the people there were so friendly and kind! The food was great and the view was beautiful. I would definitely go..."
Angela Park
"Awesome place, can get a bit loud but the staff is really helpful in accommodating you. Very nice ambience and decor. The staff does makes an effort..."
Rakesh Sethi
"Good atmosphere, nice staff n delicious food. But the level of lamb n hanger steak quite lower than medium rare which be written on the menu. Really..."
Haihong Wang
"One of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten. The meat platter for two will give you a great taste of the best of their meaty goodness. In fact, one..."
Daniel
"Love the beef taste at this place the way they make them has that long lingering after taste but a very nice one. The waiters are friendly they like..."
LoveFoodWithApassion🥗🍸 (Ngata)
"Food and service would be a 3, but I bumped it up one just for the spectacular décor. Really cool place to take instagram pictures of. Food was ok,..."
Holly Bailey
"My partner and I had a great time at HeadQuarters. Our server was quick to seat us and checked in on us to make sure we were enjoying our meals...."
Nom Monster
"Excellent place for Dinner, amazing atmosphere, excellent food, friendly staff. I had the skotch fillet (medium) and it was amazing. Other..."
Saif Nouri
"We popped in for a quick bite to eat on our way home.The setting is rather quirky with a sports bar on one side and a restaurant on the..."
Austin
"The food was good but some of the staff members were very unfriendly and looked like they were sucking on lemons for the entire service. This put a..."
Michelle Forte
"Awesome vibe and restaurant decor! The chorizo sausage wood fired pizza I ordered was absolutely delicious. Good value wood fired pizza right on the..."
Kelly
"Good view, good service, amazing food! Ordered the steak and it was cooked perfectly. Quick service to even thou we went at lunch and they were busy..."
Sonam Naidoo
"The John Dory was really delicious. Nice vibe and great service. Balinese interiors creates a lovely tropical atmosphere and the copper bar is..."
Gabi
"I love the place, can't say anything about the food because we have coffee, beer and chips but still the atmosphere of the place was really..."
Cristian Baldassarre
"Came here for lunch with my family, we booked a table of around 10 people and tried to make sure we got one of the comfy table seats outside. We..."
Crackerjacker
"Dropped in to HQ for a drink first time. Pleasantly greeted by staff. Restaurant was full. Atmosphere was bustling nice vibe a real mixture of people..."
Pamela Hutchinson
"Amazing new place, beautiful food and drinks. Helpful staff, couldn't fault at all.The location is incredible too, looking out to the viaduct -..."
Harry William
"Awsum place to hangout!!!! Good staff..., ambiance 😍 location..... like everything...... worth a spend to chill out..... must for everyone..."
Koliyogesh9345
"This place has really good food and a prime location. The atmosphere is great and the staff are super friendly and helpful. It took over an hour to..."
Anna K
"What? Open three weeks already, hottest place in the Viaduct and no reviews?? Where are you all my fellow unqualified amateur diners...?  Taking..."
Frank
"I've never been to this bar before so had no idea what to expect but on arrival there was good music and the setting was lovely with lots of lush..."
Lindara H
"Wow! That's the sum up word. What we really enjoyed apart from food and drinks, is the service. Highly appreciate Ben who served us and the young..."
Rahim Mardhani
"Charming place with an opulent and luxurious atmosphere. Really loud music but staff is really patient and friendly (just miss a smile but understand..."
Gilliane Jean Marie
"Excellent fingerboard, great staff. Well organized for the event of the Pet Refuge Charitable..."
Chrissy ihaia
"I have been here a few times now for drinks and dinner. Really awesome venue right in the Auckland viaduct. Great spaced dinning areas and..."
Phillip Egen
"The ceviche was really fresh and delicious, the meat was accurately grilled, the pizza was disappointing that the truffle flavor was light and the..."
Jiny Baek
"Yum, yum, yum and great location to boot. We went for an early dinner (with a child) but still busy at this time of year and it was a sunny day. We..."
Kelly Al-Haddad
"Great restaurant overlooking the water. Can be busy when the cruise ship comes in. The lamb chops where excellent and also the chicken sandwich was..."
Robert Havey
"Defs coming back! Had a wonderful night and the food was just 🤤! Don’t get me started on the desserts it was DELICIOUS! Went to celebrate one of..."
Natasha Setefano
"Great food and excellent service - had a nice view from one of the tables in the covered deck area and just really enjoyed the vibe here. We had..."
Bruce Wayne
"Genius menu with killer wood fired pizzas. Great choice of NZ wines. Service is friendly and casual. Wonderful beach club vibe and night club music..."
Geoff Trimpol
"Very vibrant and lively even on a weeknight! The service was superb, we felt very looked after eventhough the place was packed. The food was..."
Celia Chan
"A great social venue located in the heart of the Auckland Viaduct. With ships docked within reach, the City Sails is on full display at HeadQuarters..."
John Loau
"1st time to spend friday late night at this place with my daughter in law, son and his friends. Was a good and satisfying night, food and drinks are..."
Arlene Barraca
"Great spot overlooking the viaduct. Fantastic food that was enjoyed by all. Well catered for our kids too. Our staff member who looked after us on..."
Glen Raven
"Went there on a Friday night and I thought it was gonna be super busy but it was alright. Had a really time there with my..."
Ximena A
Y-not Restaurant & Bar
70/100 (847 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
Seafood
New Zealand
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Fish & chips
Bouillabaisse
Scallops
Duck
Lamb
Oyster
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Mussels
Tuna
Calamares
Shrimp
Beef
Chowder
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Great establishment- and smiley attentive staff. Grab One deals are currently good value for money too. Food arrived hot and in a reasonable time..."
Eliott F
"Really enjoyed the food, nice location right by the water, really good staff. Nice and cosy inside, outside (unless its really windy) is nice they..."
Semisi Koloto
"Amazing food and drinks, with a good view. Risotto serve was massive. Batter on the squid was just..."
Polly Nissen
"The food they cooked is awesome... you may gonna love..."
Rajan Singh
"First time we have been here, good spot down the city harbor. Good service and good food. I reccomend the lamb..."
Kris
"Great food and service, nice..."
Chrissi Walker
"My beloved man and I came for dinner recently after purchasing the grabone voucher for this restaurant, very good service, the staff were attentive..."
arlaina hilton
"Good views of the harbour. Staff were friendly. Food was good. For entrée, we had the calamari and bread and dips. Both were tasty but portions..."
Faiz Dholkawala
"Food was beautiful staff & service was so..."
Prabashnee Naidoo
"Made a booking online for New Years Eve Dinner and was so fast and easy. Location was great, could see out to the harbour bridge and the boats etc....."
Georgy “AlwaysForeverMe” Girl
"Lovely service, we had a really nice sunset dinner (530pm ish) with our 2 year old son. They provided a high chair and kids menu. We had the lamb..."
Andres Czajkowski
"Had my son's birthday party there. The food was generously portioned and well cooked. The waiter/waitresses were extremely friendly and attentive. ..."
Michael T
"Absolutely amazing. One of the best lamb shanks I had in long time. Melt in mouth. Steak was cooked to the perfection and good size meal..."
y p
"Service was great. I had the seared scallops and it was delicious. I also had the pork belly which was succulent, tasty and just melted in the..."
jayne lewis
La Porchetta Albany
70/100 (428 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Risotto
Pesto
Pasta
"Been here few times and always loved the food. Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Smiling and Friendly Staff. Easy to make reservations. Nominal..."
Ajay Chhibber
"Great place for taking the kids - very family friendly. Good value for money too. The pasta is quite nice and the pizzas are large and made well with..."
Rebecca
"Good food at reasonable prices. The pumpkin salad contains an entire roasted red onion and only crumbles of feta, so be wary. But it tastes lovely. I..."
Nicola Faulkner
"Great staff, really friendly. Food was good and waiting time wasn't too..."
Emilio Mason
"If you go there with the right expectations you'll enjoy the experience. I went to lunch there on Friday, got the chicken fettuccine and garlic..."
Peter Corin
"Love the food, it's also amazing to have such great variety of vegan options but I do wish they weren't always sold out of many of the ones I'd..."
Tanith Carrington
"We came here for a pizza not expecting much. We ordered gluten free pizza base and had the pizza margarita and capricciosa. They were excellent..."
kirsten bridge
"Really lovely family restaurant. Best focacia I have tasted with an abundance of parmesan cheese you can sprinkle to your hearts content. Pasta and..."
India Harper Brown
"Friendly staff, quick service and good prices. Food was tasty and served faster than we expected. Overall a very pleasant experience and I would..."
Alex Diveg
"Good pizza's, nice place for a quiet..."
Simon Croad (Sernomis)
Portofino Italian Restaurant
70/100 (2270 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tiramisu
Pasta
Cheesecakes
Salad
Bolognese
Scallops
Lasagne
Clams
Carbonara
Calamari
Cannelloni
Risotto
Mussels
Lamb
Calamares
Bruschette
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Prawns
Sit down
Italian
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Great Italian restaurant, handy location , friendly..."
Rex Chen
"We went on a quite Monday evening so had the place pretty much to ourselves. The food was great, fettuccine con polo was amazing and the waiter,..."
Pretesh Patel
"Delicious pasta, lovely waiter. Will be..."
Missmelissajacob
"Went there today for dinner, I ordered an pizza and my partner ordered carbonara pasta, both was really delicious, good wine selection as..."
Jessicahelenapeixoto
"Best italian restaurant for me with huge servings and well seasoned dishes :) celebrated our 1 year friendship with my bestfriend 🎉 compliment to..."
Ryan Soriano
"We don't see why there are such poor ratings :)Great service, delicious food with great portion sizes and fair prices. Not to mention you have..."
Mashed_Potato
"what a lovely place to dinein..beautiful waterfront sit out option with great authentic italian food.food tastes great and ambiance is just..."
The Food Lover
"Food as amazingly great. Felt like we were in Italy. We ordered a pizza and pasta. Very fresh and had that homemade taste!Service..."
Liuxxx
"Sunday late lunch while waiting Denny Setiawan took his new bike - ordered bruschetta galleto, this place has a nice view especially in summer..."
Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386
"The location is superb. The staff and service was good. Payed $22.5 for the burrata and $19.5 for the bolognese. Burrata definitely needed more..."
BelaIna
"The waiters at portofino were muy bien! Super friendly and were filled with spirit that really helped make the atmosphere of the night incredible...."
A A Ron Tsoi
"We had our friends birthday here, the food was delicious and the staff are really nice. We all had a really good time here 👌 highly recommend..."
Emily Shen
"Staff are always friendly and polite. Food is very tasty and well presented and beautiful views of Auckland's harbour and scenery. Great Italian..."
Sassy Radish
"Had an extended family dinner here earlier this week. Lots of seating, looked very upmarket and chic. Service was attentive and friendly. My fiance..."
Janice McCartain Dagg
"I love the pasta here me and my partner visit every once in awhile because there isn't anything she loves here. The salmon pizza is a bit too salty..."
Chris L
"Went here for lunch today . Food was really good had a lot of flavour and the portions are descently sized also is a little bit on the pricy side but..."
Aman
"Went for a group end of year dinner celebration. The food was tasty, service was great and atmosphere was nice. I ordered thr pasta salad which was..."
Bailey
"Great location and atmosphere. Service can be improved... the staff members are quite busy and may be that is why they tends to forget, haha. Ordered..."
Lyn Lin (Zomato Gold Share Code LINL3293)
"Delicious pizzas and lovely ambience. Have been coming here for years and it is always consistently good. Would recommend this to anyone wanting..."
Kaizeen Kolah
"After loving Portofino at Mission Bay we decided to visit here. I'm also surprised by the low score as I thought the opposite. The ambiance here is..."
Farah Mohammed
"Again not sure by the overall low score here.Recommended by staff in The Sebel Viaduct Harbour.Two lovely pastas (spaghetti and cannelloni)..."
Connoisseurc
"Why such negative reviews? I'll admit I was close to not going here due to those bad reviews, however as the menu looked so good and my wife being a..."
Adam Thomas
"Wonderful food, I'll definitely come again to try the new items of the menu! It was nice that the owner personally met the guests. I liked the quiet..."
Millie NZ
"Shocked by all the bad reviews! We really loved this place - the food tasted like authentic North Italian cuisine - perhaps people have been to..."
Bad English
"Not sure why the overall rating here is really low. The staff were really friendly and there is a good view too. We got the lasagne and the fried..."
Dxlche
"Came here on a Saturday night, the restaurant was packed. We were seated promptly upon arrival, however wait time was a downer and the reason for the..."
Chomnomnom
"Myself and my wife were almost hesitant to go here because of poor reviews in the past, but we noticed all the new reviews were good. And we loved..."
AravindKumar HariNarayanan
"Huge amount of wine selections. Tried their pasta and pizza. Pasta was good. Pizza was too small for what I paid. Service was below average. I can't..."
Shenda
"Mostly,the previous reviews said that the service was so disappointing,but what I experienced last night was fantastic.The manager looked after..."
Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul
"Walked to the viaduct to find a new place to eat with my friend. We wanted to try this beautiful place. Great customer service and our meals were..."
Tiatiatia
"We ordered Insalata Cesare with chicken, Spaghetti Bologenese, and Affogato with liquor for lunch today. Actually, the food is delicious and can fill..."
Patrick Tong
"I loved my meal here! We started with garlic pizza which was crispy and buttery. The mains took quite a while to come out and when they did I..."
Amy Phun
"We went for dinner last night , we booked last minute for a group of 18 , we had a great service , beautiful atmosphere and delicious food , we been..."
Fiona
"Had a great time there on Saturday with my family. Was my wife's birthday, she loves Italian and mum loves trying out new food. We have been to the..."
Miraaz Peerbhai
"After reading some reviews I was a bit worried about the pasta, so decided to have the Veal Marsala. I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the meal..."
Juanine
"Saturday night was my second time here. I had to try the chicken fettuccine my friends kept boasting about. They were right! It was such a divine &..."
Doreen Milo
"Such a lovely place the food is a bit pricey but worth every penny! We had to wait for ages for the food to arrive. But I guess that's not a..."
Rithika Reddy
"Came to this place on a friends 18th as a last minute formal luxury dinner. They welcomrd us quickly which was great!The staff had introduced me..."
Alex Hogg
"Nice setting overlooking viaduct harbour. Perhaps just a touch pretentious, the Kitchen served up a delightful traditional Spaghetti carbonara and a..."
Laurie Ellul
"Had an awesome time. The food was amazeballs, can not fault the flawless service of FRANCISCO! You need to promote that guy or give him some type of..."
Mitch Tuitupou
"We arrived at around 10.30 pm last night October 10th. 4 adults. We ate entree, mains and dessert. We also bought wines. The service was excellent...."
Ken White
"I went there in a cold windy night. It was warm and dark. Exactly the way I liked it to be. I had a spaghetti alla bolognese, or something like this(..."
Lily
"Average. Nice selections of cocktails. I think that this place is just a normal italian restaurant of what you would expect out of italian..."
Nikki
"Had lunch today at Portofino on the viaduct with 2 of my friends we've got one of the tables on the balcony were the view is beautiful, I have to say..."
Angelica Sosa
"We came here for dinner and got a vongole spaghetti to share and a steak each. The pasta wasn't that great - dry and tasteless, but the steak was..."
Misty
"We came here for one of our anniversary dinners and we sat down to enjoy a plate of Seafood marinara spaghetti and vegetarian cannelloni. The..."
House Of Eats
"I do have not an inclined fondness of food from this cuisine, therefore, my review should be objective; or at least, to a substantial extent.The..."
Audric Kam
"My friends and I come here often as most of us are based in the city. I've had a lot of good times here but there have been some misses...."
@KeraBearEats
"Nice Italian restaurant located in the heart of the viaduct night life. Found the staff very friendly and the service was pretty good, except we were..."
Luke
"Been here twice now, good food, good prices for the prime location and friendly staff :) definitely would go again. Had to wait a while for meals but..."
Nikki
"I cannot speak for the whole menu, but this place still serves the best seafood risotto I have had in Auckland - and I have ordered that from many..."
Where.iate
"Last night we had friends visiting from Queenstown so we decided to take them out for dinner. Portofino was our preferable choice as we dined there..."
Alex Sipka
"I have been to Portofino Viaduct for many years now, and yes they may be a little slower at times, but that's when it's full house. It's a huge..."
Lawrence Chan
"Food was excellent and lovely setting for a Friday..."
Andrew McIlwrick
"We went there for my son's birthday at his request for an Italian meal. We had an excellent waitress, very keen and friendly and the food was great...."
Karyn Van Den Hurk
"Visited Portofino at viaduct last night, got nice table looking over harbour, atmosphere was great ..good selection of Italian wines ..minestone soup..."
Krista McCoy
"my English is not good, but don t belive some ppl saying here is worst Italian restaurant, i tried by my self and my boyfriend last weekend,waiters..."
Sarah X
"Last night I be with my family in Portofino Restaurant on Viaduct,I am very happy, wonderfull Italian food,best service.Waitter is very happy and..."
Nicole
"I'm a waitress at Portofino Viaduct and i just want to justify your expectations of good service. Firstly, please explain further what you think good..."
Anna Pagent
"wow what a great dining experience of NZ. I love the way there are crabs in the mussels - it gives a sense of connection to the food chain. The..."
Diana Felton-Thorpe
"I have been going to this place for the past few years, and it is a fabulous place to eat at. Great for celebrating couples' anniversaries and team..."
Sylvia
"Portofinos Restaurant was lovely to dine at. I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine which was exceptional and filled all the expectations of it that I had..."
Cleopatra Garland-Giese
"Portofino Viaduct is great for that formal Italian dining experience without the hefty price tag (compared to other restaurants in the Viaduct) as..."
Heartshrooms
"Very beautiful and authentic Italian restaurant. Loved the vibe of this place. Has a very stunning view from the dining area. Very friendly staff!..."
raadhna ramnee
"I loved this place, it was birthday dinner and being vegetarian they have so many options, Food is great and love the overall. will surely recommend..."
Rashmi Sharma
"Amazing menu with so much to choose from. Service was very efficient, and the food was..."
Christina Bird
"Went here with my friend at Friday evening. After strolling around the viaduct, my friend suddenly looked at this place and promptly scanned the..."
Alutsyah Luthfian
"Dine here! You won't regret! I'm SHOCKED that this restaurant has such a low rating due to picky customers not knowing that they are at an authentic..."
Jason Vu | The Stay Hub
"Nice food. Ok price. Lovely vibe and atmosphere. Lovely..."
Dane Garrett
"Food was great! Had oysters and the casarecce alfredo. oysters were $5/one which seemed fairly reasonable in my experience, however for almost $30..."
Cholbs1998
"I’m not sure why the reviews are so low because this was one of our best meals after a week in Auckland. We went for an early dinner/ late lunch..."
Carrie Gee
"The food is amazing. Best we have ever had. The staff are friendly and the food arrives promptly and..."
Jo Prior
"Excellent food & the service from the waiter was amazing. Cheerful, friendly & his banter went down well with everyone. Highly..."
Sandy Heard
"Fresh and quality ingredients, loved the chicken liver dish..."
Kiah Bhogal