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Odettes Eatery

90/100 (3461 ratings)

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"First time to dine here. We ordered the savoury creep with braised beef cheeks. The beef melts in your mouth and the beetroot hummus is sooo good...."

Rea Roxas

"I can never complain when I visit Odettes. The hardest thing is picking what to get.I love their whipped feta! This was an amazing..."

Emma Sharma

"I loved this place. Probably the best breakfast I have ever eaten. The whipped feta was divine. Fresh pressed apple juice was..."

Salya

"Got the meatballs and they were divine. The crepes were so light and fluffy, and the meatballs were juicy! Staffs are always smiling and I love the..."

JXXXN

"I am glad that they do dinner. The food is delicious and very well presented. Love the cocktails. Definitely recommend this place. Perfect place for..."

Yusoff Kamal

"The outside seating area is very well decorated! It was a bit of a walk from central but I loved the vibe of the place and food was also good...."

Renie

"Trendy cafe. I liked the decor and spacious outdoor space, ideal for alfresco dining on a sunny day.My friend and I both chose the Herbed..."

Famished

"A delightful eatery located in the City Works Depot. Spacious seating with an excellent ambience, there are also some outdoor seatings..."

Lucy

"Great service, great food and great hospitality. Did a birthday dinner here and everything was looked after perfectly. Food is great. Do try..."

Ricky Bhat

"I've had dinner at this place and got mostly vegetarian dishes and to my surprise, it was amazing! I have to come back and try the rest but for all..."

Candice Stewart

"Been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also a special dining event. All occasions have been outstanding.The wine price for starters is..."

Chan Can Eat

"Exceptional environment and service. I have heard so much for this place and yes they do deserve everything good that is being said about them...."

BelaIna

"The salmon was good, made me feel like I was not full at all. But the tonic tea I ordered was a little weird I think, I felt stuffed suddenly after I..."

Jackie Fu

"It is really good place ,near the bus station. If u choose to drive here,it is also convenient.the surrounding is awesome. but I think the dishes are..."

Maggie Fu

"I had brunch here after a night of drinking. The location was really nice, the decorations on the inside and outside were both really cute. My bf and..."

Sharon Louie

"Odettes Eatery DAMN SHE IS GOOD GOOD. Came here for the first time with my 2 girlfriends and was super impressed. It was a really nice day so we..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Popped in for brunch with some friends and we were all so impressed with the food & service from here. The staff are so lovely and on to it. To drink..."

Karina

"One of the classic Auckland restaurants, Odettes is where you go for the "business casual" lunch or fancy catch up with foodie friends. Their..."

Jay

"A lovely cafe in city works depot,been here few times and never disappoint me, they serve a really good coffee and not to mention their food is so..."

MCP

"Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Odette’s Eatery is an aesthetic and appetising restaurant for a cute brunch/lunch date...."

Aless

"We ordered Lamb Ribs, Empanada, Confit Duck, and Roast Cauliflower.The lamb ribs were perfectly soft and fell right apart, the empanada had..."

Vivian C

"Nice atmosphere with friendly staff. Food is ok. My fav was the lamb ribs closely followed by the chocolate mousse and drunken cherries. The fries..."

Bex Ellis

"This place is really really good, the coffee is the best coffee I've ever had, and the food has soo much flavor I think its definitely worth..."

Quinton Wong

"It was that time of year - Husk, the 2018 Christmas Edition rolled around again with our always endearing “Favourite Things” tradition. More on..."

Husk Creative

"Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Overall: 3.6/5The sourdough toasts were slightly burnt and were quite hard for me to cut with the knife so..."

The Poor Foodie

"Been here for a work lunch. Quick. Good quality meals. I had the passion fruit Eaton mess ! Pretty awesome !! Fried chicken was nice. King fish,..."

Hungry D

"Although busy on a Sunday morning, we were able to wait with coffee at the bar seating before receiving a table shortly after. My regular milk latte..."

Siobhan

"I am a sucker for aesthetically pleasing restaurants. I think we eat not just with our mouths but also with our eyes. Odettes Eatery is very chic and..."

Jacynda Darmawan

"Catch up with bestie over a delish meal here. Big Glory Bay Salmon. Sumac & Capers. Crackling. Grilled King Prawns. Smoked Soy, Chilli & Peanut...."

Petitesweetsnz

"Odettes in a word: thoughtful. From the moment you step into the eatery, you are taken care of. The ambience, seating, menu, service has been..."

Sarah Katherine

"Food with good flavours and nicely presented~ We went there on a Sat for lunch, had to wait for 30min before getting a table, which was the only..."

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"Stopped off at Odettes Eatery for a nice brunch on New Years Day. Bustling inside and lovely food with welcoming staff. The salmon was delicious and..."

Bek Ash

"We ordered the braised short rib and Big Glory Bay salmon for brunch. The braised short rib was on point - tender meat and rich flavour. The savoury..."

David Ting

"Had to come here after hearing the amazing reviews about this place being a must try eatery for brunch. I had got the pork open sandwich and my..."

Mary Hodgson

"At what point do you consider yourself a regular at a place when you don't actually live in that city but you try to frequent it every time you're..."

RaeRae

"Braised lamb for breakfast. This is a well thought out dish and the peppers are an awesome addition. Highly recommend this. The venue is in a..."

Flippynz

"I liked the food here but my friend didn’t enjoy it so much. I had taken him here to try to impress him as he was from Hong Kong. Guess it’s a..."

Angel Wong

"A very good place to have breakfast. There is a wide range of vegetarian options. I would love to try them all. I was quite busy when we went there...."

Ronagrail Totanes

"I went with my bestie and the staff were very friendly! No one was pushy and nothing was too much trouble. My tea was forgotten but once the mistake..."

Liz Scott

"We had a fantastic experience at Odettes Eatery on Saturday morning. We sat outside, the sun was shining and although there was a slight chill in the..."

Munching Maffie

"Really cute decor and ambience in this place. Plates of food were quite small for the price. The salt and pepper chicken was amazing and the tea..."

Chelsea Mcmillan

"A bit of a wait which is expected as they do not do bookings for under 6 people. However they are prompt you can order coffee while you wait and sit..."

Patricia Pillay

"Beautiful atmosphere to dine at with energetic and friendly staff. They experiment with their menus from time to time to adjust/improve their recipes..."

Licheng Sun

"Well presented food and the taste to match. I enjoyed coming here for brunch. One of my partner’s favourite. The photos were from a while ago..."

Darren Big Belly

"Very impressed with the food! Tasty and fresh, lovely flavors,well cooked!Very friendly staff! Easy to park the car as well, can’t be more happy..."

Ji Headington

"Spent the weekend exploring Auckland and found Odettes near where we were staying! Atmosphere inside the place was really nice!! Service was quick..."

Marly Keet

"What a Nice place to have a Breakfast, or Lunch. Or just a mixture in one of their great Brunches! Is quite nice in the decoration and..."

Luis Oliva Barrera

"Came here for Saturday brunch. Service was really good, staff very friendly and good with checking in to see if we needed anything. They also offered..."

Shannon

"I went in after work last week: we ordered the chickpea dumplings and fries to nibble on with our drinks (pinot gris & a happy hour Aperol Spritz..."

G1k

"Amazing amazing food, however it is a little expensive for a student, but sometimes I come out for a treat because they have great food! Every plate..."

Crackerjacker

"Odettes Eatery is presented in a very modern and chic setting, with a modern atmosphere. Menus differ between lunch and dinner. Dishes are full of..."

Matadors

"Fabulous lunch with lamb crepe on hummus and cauliflower salad. Stunning combination highly recommend and service was brilliant. Certainly worth..."

Wendy Pugh

"Beautiful atmosphere, great staff and amazing food! Their eggs are delish and the coffee is always fantastic. If you have a tickle in your throat I..."

Emily Cryer

"Great place for breakfast, with parking right beside the cafe. I prefer the outdoor seating, but indoor is great too with trendy decor. The..."

S B

"One of the most beautiful places to eat in Auckland,The god is amazing and so are the selections of drinks. Staff are friendly and attentive and..."

Lucy

"Had the set menu at $40 per head, which all four at the table had to have. More than enough food for all of us. The chicken was especially delicious!..."

Jenna

"Brunch at Odettes today was great! The coffee here was nice and strong and the food was really good too. Well worth the visit - book if you ah e a..."

Foodandwinefan

"I had really high expectations for this restaurant due to their 4.5 rating. The presentation of the food and set up of the restaurant is stunning...."

Aimee.

"I'll start by mentioning I haven't come across such an awesome menu filled with so much variety and flavour! A few co-workers and I came for dinner..."

Telia Lepa-Bonner

"Bit pretentious, average service and average food. Not really worth the hype. Nice interior though and good parking. Worth trying once, but..."

Petra

"The best brunch I have had in a long time. I had the scramble and everything about it was perfect! A generous amount of haloumi and the flavours..."

Shell

"Slick and modern eatery in the CBD with friendly and professional staff. The food was fresh, healthy and of high quality. Highly recommend, wouldnt..."

Mashee

"Fantastic eatery. Always my go to place for brunch and recently I have discovered how fantastic their dinner menu is. Great sharing dishes, perfect..."

Eatawayallday

"Odettes managed to establish itself as an Auckland institution which is something few places are able to do considering how competitive Auckland..."

Conor McCabe

"Very cool space at CityWorks. Had a simple breakfast there, 3 poached eggs, a side of fresh avocado and toasted sourdough. Everything was nice but..."

Clove

"I had such high expectations. The crab bun was good. The side of celeriac was tasty but the beef short rib was disappointing, way too dry and too..."

Rebecca

"We were never disappointed every time we visited Odettes! Their non-vegetarian dishes are delicious and nicely presented, but I am especially..."

Sharon Kan

"• Good service• Lovely, clean ambience• Pricy $$$• Small food portions• Food presentation is a bit boring• Food..."

Lyvie

"it was a bit pricy consider about their food presentation and service. Very small portion meals. All meals look really good but tasted average...."

Chenlu Shi

"Hands down the best coffee I've ever had, it's rare for me to order more than one coffee, food was amazing as well, had the herbed scramble with..."

Dsfsdf

"Last week, I tried Odettes Eatery's special $40 Restaurant Month menu - a four course banquet shared between four. Click the link to find out..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"My first time having brunch with friends at Odettes today. The atmosphere was lovely and the staffs were very nice. It was a busy place and you would..."

"Heard so many great things online about this place, so of course I had to go try it.The service here is great, and the food comes out really..."

Dxlche

"Always my go to brunch spot! Although this place is pretty pricy, the food certainly does not disappoint. Nearly always go with the 'Odettes..."

Corinahall123

"I'm a brunch connoissuer and I love trying out new cafes all around Auckland every weekend. As such, I don't usually like to go back to places I've..."

Alli Rokke

"I like Odettes Eater very much. Firstly the interior is beautiful, love the contemporary & artistic taste. Also spacious table setting, friendly..."

Chico

"My fav restaurant amongst city works depot for brunch. ( herbed scramble, odettes complete 2 of my fav menus ) Atmosphere, food, coffee and staff are..."

Emily

"Great decor, upbeat & loud atmosphere as you would expect, from everyone catching up on their Sunday brunch date. Food was exceptional, coffee was..."

Hungryfoxbb

"Fantastic breakfast at this Auckland eatery. I went the mushrooms and poached egg, they served up a modern a tasty take on this classic..."

David_K

"Great ambiance, service, and most importantly great food!I highly recommend the Odettes Complete if you go for brunch. It's delicious!..."

Wapatino

"We have eaten many breakfasts here.The coffee is excellent. The barista never fails to make it perfectly.Their dishes are great. Free range..."

The Food Reviewers.

"Amazing service and staff! Great food too. Definitely filling and mouth watering. Would recommend this place to anyone. Have only heard good things..."

ChiChi Vareeroy

"Came here for dinner. Beautifully appointed space. Parts of the restaurant are very dimly lit at night, so if your eyesight isn't the best, be..."

Ms Jones

"Came here for brunch. The food's amazingly delicious and just the right portion. Everything tasted so fresh, too, including the cold pressed juice. I..."

R-Dee Roche

"Brunching at Odettes is such a treat. The food is interesting and delicious, the staff and service are consistently excellent, and the eatery..."

KT

"One of my fave allrounders, nice relaxed vibe for an early morning coffee, relaxed weekend breakfast or evening meal. Always seem well staffed, and..."

Mysticmojito

"It's been a long time coming and the Odette breakfast is to date my favourite big brekkie I've ever had. The quality of the ingredients, crispness of..."

Ryan Wong

"The food here is lovely, I would recommend going with a large group of friends because the menu is more of a "sharing" style, so it is better to..."

S&G Take Auckland

"pricy working day lunch. The sharing plates on the menu are quite small than we expected, kinda like a normal main course for one person. we had tuna..."

Carina Chang

"Menu is on point at Odettes! I have actually only ever been for breakfast and coffee, but it is fabulous! Nothing too fancy and reasonable prices for..."

Charlotte Gibbs

"Whoa, Dear Jervois move over ....It seems every time I venture outside of my comfort zone to experience a new eatery, it upstages my last..."

Kieran

"Very busy & popular brunch spot with airy modern fit out in City Works depot complex. Inside or patio dining. Offers several interesting brunch..."

Eat Drink Anon

"Came for breakfast while visiting Auckland, brunch menu isn't extensive but when the food arrives you realise that they do every dish extremely well...."

Treasa

"Fabulous.....the food is refreshingly and unexpectedly different and delicious!! I eat out regularly and have realized I will happily tell you where..."

Mrs Dine Out Alot

"Dined here for breakfast with the fam. The place was pretty packed, but we were seated promptly. Breakfast menu was pretty straight forward (bread,..."

Nathalie

"Probably the best cafe I have ever been to in New Zealand. The fit out is pimp which makes you think as an average Jo you would be made to feel a..."

Chocolate Habibi

"I believe it's true when people say that 'We eat with our eyes first'. Positive first impression of the déco and vibe when I step foot at this Metro..."

Jade Lim

"Was treated for a Sunday brunch here.* Beautiful interior design and atmosphere, lovely indoor and outdoor area* Dishes that both..."

Jihye Kang

"Been here so many times and I've loved it each time. Great atmosphere and service. The drinks are good ( recommend their smoothies) and their fries..."

Bella Qian

"Sunday brunch at Odettes was fantastic. The place was busy but service was fast and friendly. Great food, the crepes in particular were fantastic...."

Josh

"From the outside this place is gorgeous. The décor is really nice with their outdoor seating but also inside very modern and fancy. The presentation..."

Jessica

"Love this restaurant! One of my favourites in Auckland. Plenty of vegetarian options and the service has always been top quality. Looking forward to..."

LAC

"Beautiful space and wonderful, friendly staff that made recommendations and made us feel welcome. An interesting and unique menu that is great for..."

Chika Wyatt

"Odette’s has long been on our list of places to try and this past Monday we had the opportunity to have brunch there. Set in the City Works..."

Hungry Auckland

"It was great to finally eat here for dinner catching up with a large group of friends. We had a few pre-dinner cocktails from their menu - some good..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Had the best service today when I visited, the food was amazing as was the coffee Nothing but the best form this place , eggs were..."

Chanelle Cordalis

"Absolutely tasty food. There were 4 of us and we definitely Viet ordered - but ate it all! Favourites were the pork rolls, haloumi & baked Camembert...."

Louise

"After months of drooling over the menu we finally made it to Odette's for dinner. We turned up a little bit late for a Tuesday night but were..."

Sian

"Went for brunch and the food was to die for - can't wait to go back for dinner! The photo is evidence of this. Chips with curry leaves and honey..."

Alexandra

"One of the best cafes in Auckland for sure. Very good food with very nice plating. This place is always so busy and has good vive. Coffee is..."

Julia Yoo Yee Kim

"Tasty, good coffee - The options I had here were both at about noon so felt good to have a rich and lighter combo on the menu!..."

Debbie Sugrue

"Great food and lovely environment, this is the third time i've been in and i've yet to be let down. The chips with curry leaves are a stand out dish..."

Oliver Hutchinson

"Lovely crepes. Menu selection was good - had its own unique things, not just the generic eggs benedict, French toast etc. Great service, not too long..."

G

"Love this place! The food was absolutely gorgeous, presentation 10/10, ambience 10/10 Service 9/10. The food was delicious, although the breakfast..."

Bronwyn Koh

"One of my favourite breakfast spots in the city, the atmosphere and service is always spot on! I tried something different Spiced pork sausage this..."

Foodathon

"Came here with a friend for brunch. We were absolutely stuffed when we left!I went out of my comfort zone with ordering what I did - there weren't..."

Mel Jacka

"Very busy on Queens Birthday Monday, but good coffee so didn't mind the wait.Unfortunately my daughter's order had peanuts which were not..."

JonDonald

"What a special treat to be taken here for lunch. It was about a month ago and the slight Autumn chill led us to sit inside. The place was humming..."

Irish Eyes

"Heard great stuff about Odettes and it didn't disappoint. Headed in early and we were promptly greeted and seated. BF ordered the lobster tortellini-..."

Mezza

"Totally enjoyed the lunch here. We ordered four dishes for three of us and every dishes tasted so nice. The atmosphere was pleasant and the..."

Shirley Yu

"One of the most unique breakfast menus I've seen so far. Guess what I had at 8.30am and was available? Confit octopus! Initially I was having food..."

ShoRt

"Odettes eatery has delicious consistent food, no doubt about it, but I wish there was larger proportions. Especially if it's made to share. My friend..."

Claudia

"First of all, have to insist that the below dessert dishes were not recommendable. 1. chocolate crepes - the real one was very very different..."

Michelle Hwang

"Odettes never fails to please. One of the best sharing plates eateries in Auckland. The airy light indoor space and gorgeous weather proof outdoor..."

Anh Doe

"Walked 15mins in a raining day to get here, waited 5 mins for a table (been lucky coz the host first advised that we will need to wait around 20mins)..."

Vicki Guo

"Love the ambience at this place. It has become my go-to place for coffee and breakfast. I personally love their breakfast menu, especially the crepe..."

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"Finally got to go there! We went before 10, were seated quickly. We were offered water and we ordered trim flat whites and a cuppa! For food..."

Athena

"Love this place but felt the breakfasts were a bit pricey. Got there at 9am and it was still quite busy. There were a couple of girls serving and..."

Amanda B

"We went to Odettes because people around us has been raving about the place and the photos of food they posted always looked too pretty to eat (even..."

Cindy Wu

"This is a Bistro style restaurant- modern, chic and reasonably priced. I particularly loved the crepes which were light, fluffy and delicious. If I..."

Christian

"Went for the lunch menu and it was fabulous. Great welcome menu explained accurately in comfortable well appointed area. Food arrived in timely..."

Alan

"I love this place, from the elegant store setting to the staff uniform (navy my color 👍🏼) ❤️ The food is so fresh and tasty. I come here..."

Linh 💛

"I've been here a couple of times and each time has ended in good food and a solid experience. The tables and seating is set out so you're not put..."

Ash.

"Stumbled across this place when trying the botanist (downstairs) recently and knew I had to come back to it. The service was alright, I hate to say..."

Monique Porteous

"Came here for lunch with friends. When we first entered we were greeted with a large smile by the lady at the counter who seated us immediately. We..."

Ashlee

"Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. I’d happily take all three (in the same day) at Odettes and still go back for more. The menu is fresh, seasonal and..."

Feastwisely

"Came here with a large group for my birthday lunch on a Sunday. There were some positives and negatives, but mostly positive :)They had..."

Marcella

"After a big morning walk we went to Oddetts as they always put a creative spin on there meal selection.We had a the mushroom donut with..."

Alwayseating

"I do love coming here, recently it seems like the waiters just spout out the rote learned menu description, then seem really frustrated when you ask..."

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"Incredible atmosphere especially on a sunny day. Make sure you try the Avocado Hummus very flavoursome, Coffee is outstanding, and the..."

R G

"Already heard great things about this place before coming here for lunch today - lived up to all my expectations!I only ordered their homemade Apple..."

Emily

"There are some amazing flavours you can taste at Odettes. Went there for some breakfast, after some minutes on the table I thought there..."

Diogo Reck

"Great visit here today, there is a lot of space for parking (pay and display) and the place itself is quite easy to find.The four of us..."

Kathy Xu

"We sat outside and it was really nice & breezy. Great that they have someone stationed outside so you don't have to wait a million years for service...."

Michele

"What a gem! Located in the middle of the city works depot, Odette is a must try for lunch or dinner!The restaurant has great ambiance and..."

HJ

"The food is fantastic. Delicious and beautifully served. Staff is very friendly. Highly recommended for any occasion. Our favorite place in..."

Igor Anany

"Had a lovely time at Odettes this morning. The setting is great, like a little oasis in the city. Heaps of outdoor seating which is great in summer..."

B D H

"A asked for recommendations on cool places to eat in Auckland CBD near her accommodation for the weekend, and I knew exactly where I'd point her..."

Vivi S

"After reading such great reviews finally paid a visitWith the option of beautiful indoor or outdoor seating we were greeted straight..."

Thegreeats

"I wanted to try Odette's for a while as I heard the menu changes regularly, the food is different and the staff are attentive. My conclusion, it is..."

Emily Bell

"Well presented small dishes, they're mostly for sharing. We ordered three dishes, one from the garden, a bite size octopus chorizo dish and the..."

Jenny Da

"Came here for lunch, outside area is pretty and relaxing. Mum and I both shared the yellow fin tuna tartare and the crayfish ravioli. The tuna was my..."

Lacey Thompson

"Found this restaurant through Zomato. Awesome food with great service. Highly recommended to come and dine here. We had Odettes Complete. Yummy..."

Rachel Cullen

"Had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Odettes on Wednesday night! Went out with my parents and were seated immediately in a comfortable..."

L.E.N.S

"We had a table situated beautifully in their outdoors area on a lovely Sunday afternoon. I ordered the energizer juice and the summer..."

Where.iate

"Having heard the hype about this place, I decided to take my mum here for an afternoon feed on a Saturday. We arrived a bit after 3, so the..."

Ruohan Zhao

"Best dinner I have had in a long time. So tasty and the service was also outstanding. I am going to recommend this place to everyone. So many..."

Rebecca Luxton

"Great coffee, excellent service and a relaxed feel! Worth the price and great for a change to the brunch/lunch menus we see so often! Wild Mushrooms..."

Jaffa

"Good Heavens ... this place is superb! We kept looking at the menu to confirm the ingredients in each dish! The flavours are just so unique & every..."

Happy Nottocook

"Went to odettes on a friend's recommendation. Loved the ambience and decor. A lovely place to meet up with friends. The pork dumplings are to die..."

Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria

"Went to Sunday Brunch while staying in Auckland. Had the Odette's Complete, Avocado Hummus, Homestyle Fries and a flat white. The food and coffee..."

Kate Simonis

"This place is outstanding! They cook using wood fire which works magic on the ingredients, the menu has good variation, but every single item is..."

Gabriel Long

"Been for breakfast todayFabulous meal with no complaints at allHave been there before on a weekend and sat at the bar for brunchMuch..."

Ivan Koay

"Highly recommended.Odettes shouldn't be judged by its surroundings. Although its neighbour is best ugly bagels, Odettes is simply..."

Duncan Galletly

"Went to Odettes Eatery for the first time after hearing really good things about it. All three of us decided to try their crepes,two of us trying the..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Odettes was a lovely place to come for a meal, I thoroughly enjoyed my chocolate crepe however if I were to order it again I would opt for no ice..."

India Shores

"Amazing food and interiors, such different menu items that are very creative. The seating didn't feel at all squashed together and it was a lovely..."

Lucy Wills

"Odettes Eatery is rated highly for a reason! The food this place puts out is simply amazing. Each dish has some serious finesse and the flavors are..."

R & A

"I've been here twice now and the food is simply outstanding! Original ideas, and richly flavoured. The crayfish dumplings are fantastic - highly..."

EpiCurious

"We had a late brunch here this morning and were able to get a table easily. The staff were great, our coffees were ordered and delivered within..."

Fiona M

"GREAT FOOD WAS MADE ECEN GREATER AFTER A RWC WIN! delicious food, fantastic service and very aesthetically pleasing set up 😍😍😍 love love..."

Georgia Dobbs

"I adore Odette's, having been there for breakfast, lunch, dinner, casual wines, and everything in between. The service is incredible, the decor is..."

Alisha KP

"Judging by the crowd on Saturday (and every other time I've walked past it), Odettes is an Auckland favourite and I've finally been able to taste..."

Lennie L

"The things about odettes that i love are the interior design, the healthy and creative menu selections, probably my favourite cocktail..."

Joanna W

"Went to Odettes last weekend and it was great! We ordered odettes complete, bowl of chips, and hot mocha. The odettes complete was really good, the..."

Angelina Stefani

"Perfect little place for meetings, brunch dates and catch ups with friends. Lovely chatty staff with a great knowledge of the menu (this was ideal as..."

Rona Dalgleish

"I had a great night at Odettes. The food was beautiful and the servings were ample. We asked the waiter to order for us which was great and took the..."

Andrew Bowring

"Went here for the first time in the weekend! I had the octopus and chorizo (fantastic) and one friend had the avo hummus (not a lot special here) and..."

Jasmine

"Really nice atmosphere . Quick service and food was quick to come , coffee was good not the best I have every had. All the meals were on the smaller..."

Kitty Macleod

"Perfect food, coffee and location! Odettes is quite busy usually so you might end up waiting for a table, but it's honestly worth it! I've tried most..."

Damon

"I've visited Odettes twice in recent weeks, once for breakfast and once for dinner.The location and feel of the restaurant is great, the..."

Debsjunkyard

"Odettes Eatery situated in City Works Depot has been on my dining wish list for a while now. After being turned away for dinner twice because they..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Cool spot and awesome service. Had the crayfish dumplings and it was delicate but would've loved some more seasoning or a slight kick to add more..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"the first time i came here was in April 2015:I had heard a lot about Odettes through this healthy foodie I follow on Instagram she posted..."

Gemma

"The yellow fun tuna is an amazing dish! This place is a good location for a nice cafe like Odettes, it's immaculate and very well managed! Highly..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Odette's is another cafe win in Central Auckland. Went here on a Saturday morning with a girlfriend and the place was bustling with gym bunnies..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Since opening Odettes has swiftly become one of our favourite brunch spots. Although there is usually a wait on the weekends if you don't book it's..."

Indoor_Kiting

"Went here for breakfast with the kids. Light open and fresh. The service is fantastic. Really friendly and relaxed. Coffee excellent. Ordered the..."

Stephen Potter

"Have now visited Odettes a couple of times and overall it's a lovely place. With Auckland still in the grip of winter, the melting slow cooked..."

Daniel Channing

"Second visit of the week. Work lunch this time. Same great food. The crayfish dumplings are Devine. The biggest surprise today was the awesome..."

Jay

"Went here on a rainy weekend and the place was packed, with only room at the bar. The staff were great and very helpful and eating at the bar made..."

Isi

"Great brunch spot! Clean, modern decor, great atmosphere with friendly staff. I had the Odettes Complete - the poached eggs were done perfectly, the..."

Binula

"My new favourite brunch spot in Auckland! I had heard that Odettes was popular so we decided to meet at 9.30am but even then it was an hour wait! We..."

Rebecca Smith

"Came here for a lunch meeting for work on a weekday. The interiors of this place are absolutely stunning, and I love their cozy couch style booths...."

Helena Chen

"My new favourite amongst the hundreds of cafes & restaurants in Auckland! Consistently delicious food (shared plates & individual meals), relaxed..."

Sides

"We went to this place for dinner but unfortunately we could not even have it. We sat on the table with sofas, right on the back and had couple..."

Eduardo Dias

"Went there for brunch. Was super busy,which is a good sign. Food was good, tasty. The only issue it was a little over priced for what it was and..."

Amber McIver

"Best dining experience here this morning. Everything was perfect! The girls said the coffees were fantastic and so was the smoothie. I had the..."

Georgia Forde

"Love love love the setup and atmosphere. A bit on the expensive side for a poor student (Yolo). The dishes were beautifully displayed and tasted..."

Annie Bananie

"My sister Huli and I finally decided to come for lunch after weeks of putting it off. The place is beautifully decorated, the waiters were amazing,..."

Pearl Simeli

"Great first experience. The waiter was very attentive and honest in helping us pick good dishes. Had the Crayfish dumplings, fries, wild mushroom,..."

Huli

"Wonderful food and atmosphere. On the pricier side. I wish people dressed to impress here as it is a classy vibe. Brunch was fantastic however did..."

Miss2thfairy

"A very pleasant experience. I had Tahitian crepes which were really tasty and surprisingly not at all sweet. All the flavours of lemon yoghurt and..."

Christine

"All in all a solid dining experience, however I do get the feeling this place will just be just another fad eatery in a matter of time. I..."

Anna Daley

"Firstly I have to say thank you Zomato! What a fantastic App! You have helped me find another favourite dining experience without fail. Our team was..."

Fries With That

"I love this place and would have to say it's my favourite at the moment. The food is amazing, staff are friendly and I love the decor. I have been..."

Sarah

"Had been wanting to go to Odettes for quite some time and was quite excited when we finally went! I had the crepes - I highly recommend them - they..."

Sarah Marie Reynolds

"Odettes is your typical beautifully designed eatery, with amazing food and great service. Good choice area wise as there's always a lot of parking at..."

B

"My friend and I came to Odette's for a midweek lunch after several recommendations. We were not disappointed!Service was great. Despite the..."

Anna Hinehou

"Came here for lunch but preferred the breakfast menu so came back the very next morning. I got the spinach scramble which turned out to be absolutely..."

Ceciline Thai

"We had a delicious shared lunch for two here today.The wild mushroom with whipped persian feta was so scrumptious, I was tempted to have..."

Minily

"I came here for lunch on a sunny Thursday with a two friends - it was very busy and pretty much all the tables were full but luckily they managed to..."

Nicole Melchor

"We went out in a group of four for dinner recently. The restaurant was packed but the hostess managed to get us a table earlier than predicted so we..."

Gus

"Had lunch here on Tuesday last week and was quite pleased overall, we were seated at a sunny little table by the front door. The decor was..."

Luke Wigley

"We decided to have brunch here at Odettes Eatery this week and was not expecting that big of a crowd. It was packed. Well, it was a sunny Sunday..."

Ninjunkie

"So classy 💗 crayfish dumplings got top votes all round. The wild mushroom dish was yumtown. Snapper (delish), beef cheek (amazing) hand pulled..."

Ellie F

"Odettes Eatery is located in City Works Depot and is a must try for any foodie! It is a fantastic place for both brunch and dinner. The modern décor..."

Jess Pendergrast

"We came here for dinner.... WOW we shared 6 different course meals. It was great to be able to try different food selections and each one was very..."

Donna&Shane

"OE is a fantastic place to brunch @. It's spacious and beautifully furnished, the staff are friendly and attentive and there's a nice relaxed vibe..."

Vitale Eti

"Great food, awesome service with great drinks to follow. The crayfish dumplings were amazing! Highly recommended for a good vibe & good some good..."

Cam

"Had a lovely lunch date with a friend after hearing many great reviews, and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food!!!!! The only downside was the..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"Went to odettes with my partner a few weeks ago just before the switch to the winter menu . This was a Saturday night and Odettes doesnt take..."

James

"Sunday brunch at Odettes with the family. The kids had the crepes with strawberries compote and lemon curd yogurt, we had the Odettes complete..."

Austin

"Located where Shed 5 (a motorcycle themed cafe) and Mrs Pings (a ping pong themed Vietnamese eatery and bar) used to be, Odettes Eatery has quickly..."

Daniel Power

"The black angus rib eye and BBQ pork belly are really amazing, I love it,the Mango one is sweet, and there have free parking area, the environment is..."

Joyce J

"We visited Odette's Eatery for my mother's birthday. It had a warm, stylish and pleasant atmosphere which made for a nice retreat from the cold..."

Alicia

"Have eaten here for a brunch (outside, everyone got something different, everyone all very happy) and a dinner too.The ambience is nice here - that..."

Ed Porter

"Amazing food. Amazing service. We shared lots of dishes between 6 people and every dish was delicious. Will definitely be going there again...."

Angela Purcell

"One word to describe this place.. EXCEPTIONAL. I took my mum here for lunch on Mother's Day. We did have to wait 10 mins for a table but it was well..."

Eden Wood

"Beautiful decor and a lovely hostess the morning we arrived. Food portions is on the smaller side and the dollar signs on the higher end of the scale..."

Sungsam7

"Went here for the first time for brunch today. I had the merguez sausage with an energiser juice and it was absolutely delish! Unusual combo of lean ..."

Brunchalicious

"Yummy late lunch at Odettes crepes were divine, friend had Odettes special breakfast and hubby had chunky fries and aioli. All really nice and almond..."

Girlygirl

"Fantastic food will be back soon.Arrived was seated with a smile nothing seemed too much trouble.Coffee was trendy small yet tasted great..."

Darryn Bell

"Odette's Eatery. A gorgeously designed eatery set right in city works depot! I'd been wanting to try this place for quite a while and am so so glad..."

Kellie Lee

"My husband and I treated ourselves to a decadent dinner at Odette’s on Saturday. They don’t take bookings so we arrived before 6pm because we..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I have been wanting to try Odettes at City Works Depot for a while so when it was time to pick a place for a girly catch up on Sunday it was an easy..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Visited here a while back, last November for lunch. We were very excited to try this place out since they had opened and were not disappointed. Staff..."

Jemimah

"Came here for breakfast on Auckland Anniversary morning. They were quite busy but we were lucky enough to get a table outside in the front..."

Miss Kiki

"I was so easily sold by Odettes' brunch menu it's not funny. The moment you offer soaked figs with goats cheese bagels, and whipped feta with eggs,..."

BMG

"Had a lovely breakfast here. Ordered the homemade merguez sausage and my partner ordered the spinach scrambled - both very nice. Service with a..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Positive: Service was good, and the ambience is very niceNegatives: Food is overpriced for the quantity as well as quality (we chose from the..."

Eli A

"Went here for dinner on Saturday, and loved everything about Odettes! Super cool relaxed decor, lovely friendly staff with personality, and divine..."

Philippa Bannerman

"The newest kid on the block in the industrialised City Works Depot, Odettes Eatery (did Disney's Swan Princess decide to go into the food business?)..."

Monica

"Okay, I'll admit, the concrete and modern industry-styled design of this place did make me double take their instagram page but good thing it did I..."

Two Dark Coffees

"After a big night on the bubbles for our Christmas do the girls headed to Odettes after salivating over the menu for weeks. We all had the smashed..."

Rhi

"Loved the food, loved the atmosphere, maybe the service was a bit over the top, but overall great experience, I'll definitely be back! In particular..."

Giu

"Odettes Eatery is like a breath of oasis to the industrial grind atmosphere of Shed 5. Whilst the previous motorbike cafe was interesting, the..."

UltimateOmNoms

"I loved my experience in Odettes. We went there on a Friday night for dinner,and we definitely braced ourselves for the waiting time. However, we got..."

Thefoodloverrr

"A beautiful and sophisticated designer interior with a Scandinavian feel, this is the latest and greatest entry in the City Works Depot complex. It..."

Frank

"I absolutely loved Odettes! The food was delicious, I had the asparagus slaw to start and then the salmon salad and the charred broccolini which were..."

Emma

"New place at City works depot. Place looks amazing, felt like I entered a different city. Deco very well done, has a very warm, comfortable and..."

Peifen Chua

"After what felt like a long working week, a Friday night treat was definitely in order! I met up with a good friend at Odettes as we had both heard..."

Amy Webb

"Wonderful brunch, perfect eggs on seeded sourdough, heirloom tomato and a mountain of delicious bacon. Excellent coffee. 5 star..."

Jeff Solenberger

"We order cauliflower, herbal scramble and maple granola, which are all GF. Wow! They cook each single ingredient so well that the pure flavor bangs..."

Molly

"Service wasn’t the best, I went there with my friends we asked for a table and they told us we had to wait even though the place was basically..."

Ximena A

"Really nice café/eatery serving up some super delicious food and even more delicious coffee. The best thing is that almost the entire menu is gluten..."

David Hiskett

"I received excellent service, and the food was sublime. It was presented well and tasted delicious. Thank you for a wonderful dining..."

Andrew Woods

"Flavour and spice are well used to shine the dish. Best cauliflower I have tried. The scramble eggs is light and fluffy. A lift up level of GF..."

CHU Wu

"My therapist tells me to always begin with love, so here goes: food was tasty and the light in the place was very charming. I can see why people..."

Tristan Foster

"Delicious spot for any meal. We caught up with some friends for brunch and it was great! We ordered the mango smoothies and coffees for..."

Abhinav Bidani

"Very wholesome and delicious brunch fare - you can taste the quality ingredients. Even the vegan option is surprisingly good! The Pear Granola was..."

Richard Song

"Bravo! One of my best lunch experiences in Auckland so far. Love it from the bottom of my heart. No wonder the business is way better than others..."

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Baduzzi

90/100 (5135 ratings)

Restaurants

Gluten Free Options

Italian

Vegan Options

Italian

European

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Crawfish

Catfish

Lamb

Ribs

Prawns

Pesto

Fish

Pork

Tiramisu

Beef

Ragu

Agnolotti

Torte

Meatballs

Lobster

Octopus

Eggplant

Cannoli

Pasta

Tortellini

Salad

Tortelloni

Duck

Tagliatelle

Risotto

Sit down

Italian

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"First time dining here and was very impressed! Catered for my whole family with meat eaters, pescatarian and me (vegan)! They have a whole vegan menu..."

Charlotte Koerber

"Excellent food at this high end restaurant with a family feel.We tried the restaurant month menu which highlighted their pork dishes. We really..."

Natasha Geo

"Been here five times in the last 10 months and had a great time every time. The staff always make my family and I feel comfortable there and are..."

CARO CONSUMES

"Everything about the place is just amazing. I went online and the restaurant was full booked for a Friday evening. Called up and got a table. Arrived..."

Al Kumar

"Warm and toasty dining experience for a cold winters night. Food was beautifully prepared and presented, and the desserts especially were..."

Rohan

"Baduzzi is one of my favourite resturants in Auckland and has been since it opened. The crayfish meatballs are my personal favourite. The great food,..."

Savannah B

"It was an excellent dinner and wine. Finished off with a very tasty tiramisu. The first bottle of wine we opened was sour and was replaced..."

Darren Big Belly

"Great vibes and service. Food was delicious. We got the vegetarian meatballs, eggplant parmigiana and the saffron and potato tortellini. Portions..."

G

"Really nice place good atmosphere nice friendly staff quick service amazing tarimasu would highly..."

David Thompson

"Torta Caprese: who can resist a dessert with Miann chocolate🍫?! Chocolate with raspberry sorbet 🍨could not be more perfect..."

FoodiesTable

"Recommended...."

Adrianna

"The food at Baduzzi was indescribable. We had the Prawns which were beautiful cooked, the red deer meatballs which were super tender and coated in..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"What a delight this place is. The last time I was here was a few years ago so decided to see if it was as good as I remember and it was. Notable..."

Amindha Fernando

"After a full day around Auckland nothing better than some nice Italian cuisine.The Karitane crayfish meatballs were an awesome suprise. The..."

João Plácido

"What more can you ask? Meatballs (esp the Karitane Crayfish Meatballs) were impeccable. Flat iron steak tagliata was good. Salt baked beetroot..."

Richard Liu

"Second visit to this beauty!Terrific service, food is faultless - an absolute must visit on the Viaduct..."

Kelly Loudovaris

"Pretty crowded during dinner times but loving the food, service and..."

Zein

"Came on a weeknight, but the place still had a great atmosphere. Great Italian flavours and combinations. The cured meat board was definitely a hit,..."

Manz

"Had dinner here last night. Nice place. Excellent staff and service. We had the king prawn, east coast meatballs, crayfish meatballs (special of the..."

Praveena

"Quality vegetarian pasta and good..."

Helen Wu

"Amazing service, friendly and attentive staff and lovely aesthetic when you first walk in - I also love the booths. We ordered many dishes including..."

Shuyi Wang

"Consistently good. It was mid-week in Winter and busy. The maître d' made us feel welcome and our waiter was friendly and attentive. The food is..."

Chas Nz

"Came to Baduzzi for a birthday party and the staff were super friendly to cater to a big table. The starter platters were beautifully presented and..."

Jenny Da

"The first time I came here I really wasn't a fan but I decided to return here for lunch with my family this weekend and my mind has definitely been..."

Karina

"Dining at #baduzzi is an experience in itself, from the #reddoor entrance to the #customwallpaper to the amazing food, everything screams a well..."

Anchal Naik

"Very high quality food and staff are great. I actually like it when they just fill up your water glass instead of having to ask. Omg the tira misu..."

Shanae F

"Baduzzi is an absolute favourite of ours. From their excellently proportioned menu to their friendly and attentive wait staff, you’re almost..."

Tejas Thathachar

"It was full on Thursday 7pm. We had to sit outside first. But the service was so good we actually felt happier to wait. The waiter was so patient..."

Taurus Cao

"Given how often it’s named as one of Auckland’s top Italian restaurants, I was very excited to try out Baduzzi for myself. I adore the super..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Came in on a busy Saturday night. Great ambiance inside. Had a friendly staff member to guide us through the menu, as it was our first time. Waiters..."

Dan Nguyen

"I have been here several times and it is always amazing. Great service and a nice setting. The meatballs are fantastic, full of flavour and the..."

Hilary Campbell

"It’s been over a year since I’ve last visited this restaurant. Again I was pleased with their quality of food. This premium casual diner is..."

Lucy

"Great service and food. Walked in on valentines day and they accommodated us. Would go back to try more items from the menu. Great location as well!..."

Wapatino

"Best tiramisu in Auckland!! It is to die for! Everything tastes amazing. Love the flat iron steak with the mash and their pastas too! The meatballs..."

Kayth Y

". We had an excellent experience. The service was great, and meatballs were the highlight. The goats cheese pasta and duck ragu we also both..."

James Bramin

"This was the best pick for a birthday dinner. Staff were helpful and friendly all night.food was awesome , everybody loved what they had. Ben Bayley..."

Jo Nicholson

"Always here for their tiramisu, hands down best in town. There is generally a wait if no bookings are made, so sometimes a cold 20minutes may be..."

Annie Tong

"The saffron eggplant pasta is delicious. The garlic pasta side dish is pretty great as well. Hubby had the meatballs which he loved as well. Not a..."

Tanya

"Had our work Christmas dinner here and Baduzzi did amazing with the dietary requirements. With vegetarians, Halal, and no beef requirements amongst..."

Randy

"Great service and amazing staff. Food is consistent and everything is made to share which makes it super fun and exciting.Very busy but the..."

Ricky Zhou

"Beef meatballs - 5 starsDuck pasta - 4 starsTiramisu - 5 starsChocolate Torta Caprese - 5 starsService - 5 starsOur lovely..."

Eugenia Nam

"Finally got to go back to Baduzzi! Excellent meal super simple flavours but hold their own. Cured meats and focaccia. Lamb meatballs. Deer meatballs...."

Flippynz

"Our firm had its Xmas Dinner here the other nightExcellent venue/premises albeit North Wharf is quite a hike from the CBDWe cheated taking..."

Glenn Town

"The food is very delicious , especially their meat balls dishes. The taste is very unique. Must try at least on of their meat balls dish. I had the..."

Mai

"Great ambiance and the food is delicious. Service is prompt and a lovely dining space. There is a courtyard which is fantastic because you can dine..."

Pradashnee Odiar

"Don’t think anyone needs further review on Baduzzi. The food was nice and service was good but just something was lacking for me. Guess this may be..."

Siow Fong Chen

"I know Baduzzi doesn’t need anymore reviews with raving 500+ reviews however I feel that my review would be current and to show that Baduzzi still..."

Charissa

" Location: It’s in Wynward Quarter, so went today as it was free parking.Being my debut, my brother took me out for dinner. Being a..."

Asha Shah

"Wifey and I came and ate here for lunch on 22/08/18. What a great set up they have, definitely an Italian vibe going on. Our waitress was friendly,..."

Justin

"My husband and I had lunch on Saturday on the spur of the moment and were so impressed with the excellent food and service that we received. Would..."

Tracey Hardy

"I love Baduzzi, it’s expensive but worth it! I did have a new waitress today who blatantly lied to my friend and got caught out pretty quick and..."

Melissa Chai

"Came here recently for my birthday dinner and we had a great time. Because they don’t do bookings for small groups, our party of 4 came at 6pm and..."

Raymond Tiong

"Came for a mid-week lunch, and it was a lovely experience. Really would recommend the deer meatballs along with the eggplant. Ordered a side of pasta..."

Emilyy

"Great Italian in the heart of auckland. Ambiance is Low key but with charming decorations. The focus is certainly on the delicious food. Highly..."

Bachd3

"Very nice place for a romantic dinnerCant go pass the meatball, juicy, tastyThose handmade pasta, specially the duck is die forDont..."

Khoi Nguyen

"Went here for dinner the other night food was really got the crayfish pasta had so much flavour and tasted really good the portion slightly small but..."

Aman

"Never fails to impress. The pasta is always delicious and the only problem with the meatballs is trying to choose between crayfish, beef, deer or..."

Sjr Sjr

"Came here for birthday dinner. Great selection of pastas and meatballs. The most recommended pasta would be their famous duck pasta, definately worth..."

Smoothie Oeek

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland!Service: 10/10Even though it was a packed night and we didn’t make a reservation we..."

Grace Huang

"Excellent food and service. Had the $65 set menu which was delicious and had a lot of variety. Food portions were decent and came out in a timely..."

Michelle

"Baduzzi is a noisy restaurant that doesn’t take reservations for small groups. Despite this, my parents love it and so do I. The service is always..."

Sian

"Had been planning on going for months, heard awesome things about the restaurant.Finally got here, with another couple for an evening meal...."

Warren

"We have eaten many meals at Baduzzi and it is our “go to” venue for visitors; none have ever been disappointed. Auckland Italian options have..."

Schalk

"Celebrated sons birthday there, what fabulous food! Loved the atmosphere and all the various courses like artichoke flowers, meatballs, seafood..."

Star

"One of the best places for vegetarians I’ve been to recently! I love that they have a vegetarian section on the menu. The vegetarian meatballs are..."

Juportellam

"Baduzzi was one of the restaurants that I had heard a lot about. We ordered several dishes to share. The prawns, artichoke flowers, meatballs, fish,..."

Dxlche

"Great Location. Tiramisu!!! "Must have" recommendation for a very good reason despite being a little unconventional. The handmade pasta and meatballs..."

Roopali Jadhav

"Phenomenal meatballs, by far the best I've ever eaten, good service, good wine ...all round great restaurant! Must try out if your wanting Italian..."

Islarosek

"Came here for its dessert only as we had a late lunch in Depot. We ordered one beer, one jasmine martini, one tiramisu and one chocolate torta..."

Valerie Ma

"Great meal and ambience here at Baduzzi. Came here with my partner and our girl, we were impressed. We shared some entrees of 2 x zuchinni..."

Tarina

"Delicious meatballs. Juicy and creamy. My favorite were the venison meatballs. A bit overpriced though. Lamb ribs were too greasy and fatty so I..."

Lily

"Best Italian I've ever had, great service and environment. The attendent has been well trained and gave us an appropriate suggestion for the wine..."

Abby Liu

"taste good，but service not that perfect compared with the environment and food quality. cocktail is nice,honestly, I don’t know whether I will be..."

Rena

"Everything was good here, in general. I am just going to point out few things. 1) The meatballs was way too small in portion for the price and the..."

Jk

"Tasty and fresh!We were lucky enough to be treated by Frederic Cheng (021 073 9093) Mercedes Benz North Shore! Always buy from him to get..."

Tony Ma

"My girlfriend and I tried a couple of dishes from Baduzzi at Taste of Auckland and we loved it. My gf then took me to Baduzzi for my birthday. Great..."

James

"The food here is great, the best Italian I've had. Light and delicious. They offer some great vegetarian options. Staff are super friendly..."

SLM

"Food amazing, especially the crayfish meatballs and clam vongole. Wine recommendation also went very well with the food we ordered.The only..."

G1k

"One of proofs that Auckland can offer world class food. Everything I had here was amazing, but the pasta with duck was outstanding even in a five..."

Diogo Reck

"I come here every now and then to indulge myself in amazing food. They have a great array of Italian and New Zealand wines perfect for any..."

Thom

"You know you’re dining at the right place if you are seated in direct parallel to Auckland’s one and only Champagne Lady, Anne Burton...."

Medium_Rare

"Stunning food great service. Had a celebratory lunch at badduzzi today. Food was fantastic and service excellent. Helpful staff and wonderful outcome..."

Rebecca Roberts

"Always a treat going here. Love how cosy and relaxed it is with menus that always keep you wanting more.Sharing small plates while sipping..."

Clive Barclay-Sellers

"Great placement, Great food.Been here with my friend and we were very impressed. Selection of wines are very good too.The..."

Peter Chung

"Without a doubt, Baduzzi is the best restaurant in Wyndham Quarter. We went for the first time pre-show on Friday night. It was getting very busy at..."

Ken Morrison

"Amazing Italian and fantastic atmosphere . Busy but speedy service and attentive staff make it a great place for dinner. Tried the duck pasta as..."

Ella

"I had lunch at baduzzi with some work colleagues after a few recommendations. We weren't disappointed. The selection on the menu made it difficult to..."

Chefaldini

"Great vibe, food was divine and customer service was excellent. Would definitely like to come back and recommend it to friends...."

LEE Lauren

"Amazing restaurant with great service and a super wine list.The meatballs here are super, and the duck ragut is an institution in Auckland...."

Jaffa

"High praises for my experience here.We ordered a rump steak and a clam linguine and we weren't disappointed!The linguine although..."

Rishab Koshy

"After hearing many raves about this place I finally got to experience Baduzzi today. I was not disappointed at all. The..."

Christine Yeh

"This place definitely met all my expectations from all the hype!The meatballs were amazing, soft and flavourful. The size of them were..."

Winnie Luo

"Always delicious. The food is top notch, service is outstanding, wine list is awesome. The duck ragu is always a favourite and the meatballs are..."

Petra Pearce

"Came here on Saturday 6pm.Walking in the restaurant we had to wait a few minutes before we were even seen. Waitresses could be a bit more..."

Oksana Zhang

"I came here for my birthday last year and I really enjoyed the experience. The food was seasoned nicely and the dishes were beautiful! I even got a..."

Sharon Louie

"Visited this place on a Tuesday night with my friends. I like the ambience of the place, very romantic and cozy. Service was quick and staff was..."

Linh 💛

"It was a good experience at Baduzzi for lunch. Shaved wagyu tongue, bagna càuda, bone marrow... & wild red deer meatballs, portobello mushroom,..."

STRADS

"Amazing amazing amazing best pasta eva! We ordered carpaccio with creme fraise sorbet, light and divine. Followed it with pappardelle, so tasty and..."

Louise

"Very helpful and friendly staff. The food was amazing and definitely well presented. Easy to find and heaps of parking (free for first hour). Highly..."

SMINT400

"Authentic ItalianoI have to say I'm big on the creamy pasta, but they showed me something so different.The Ragu meatball pasta hands down..."

Lauren Bernays

"Great atmosphere...new waitress judika was amazing! Uniforms look amazing and fresh. The chef glen is also on fine form 😉 i cant get over how..."

Julia

"The interior of the restaurant was beautiful which suitable for special occasions.We ordered many dishes as I went in a big group.Every..."

Chico

"really nice atmosphere and the food was amazing. I got the meatballs and a drink and it was amazing. The meat was really soft and packed a lot of..."

Grace

"This is one of my absolute favourite auckland eats!! must try the meat board to start (so ideal for sharing and snacking on with drinks), along with..."

Cheekychi

"A really nice ambiance! The food is very delicious and the desserts was even better. Booking is essential as this place gets so packed! The food came..."

Nikki Rae

"Food was great, recommend the tiramisu and the pork carbonara. One of the best pork I had in NZ.Service, however was average. The waiter that..."

Heui Jin

"The food was phenomenal and service was pretty good despite it being a very busy night. The highlight for me was the tiramisu- very elegantly plated..."

Polly

"It's a beautiful place with a open kitchen and the best prawns ever! The guy who served us was amazing as well, he for real explained every dish on..."

Heer Kalia

"Loved every dish I have tried here. Not a big fan of sea food but this place has surely changed that with the crayfish meatballs which are my..."

Aanchal Manchanda

"Best Italian in Auckland. If we forget the food for a second, the atmosphere and service you receive from staff sets the bar very high...."

Roxanne Sarkari

"Really cute location and lovely staff. I ordered the duck pasta but was not really a fan. My sister on the other hand really enjoyed it so it might..."

S&G Take Auckland

"What a little gem!Service was very attentive and helpful when looking through the menu and trying to understand the well set out Italian ..."

PK

"Okay, went to this restaurant for my birthday a couple of weeks ago with high expectations from all the positive reviews and the drool worthy photos...."

Marcella

"The service, experience and food here is just delightful and instantly transports you to what you'd hope to experience in a restaurant in Italy. The..."

Melissa Mathieson

"Went there on a Saturday night. It was busy but it doesn't feel packed. Awesome food, great service, great environment! Had the king prawns for..."

Axvin MuChien Lee

"Quite glad I came with a group since we were then able to order quite a few items on the menu to share. We ordered a few items from each to get a..."

Benedict Uy

"Beautiful food, great location and nice service. We had a big company lunch here some time ago and it was a great experience. The Bistecca and Squid..."

Alex Butenko

"Just go to Baduzzi. Doesn't matter what you're in the mood for, if it's a special occasion or not, just go.That's all you need to know. It's one of..."

Nicholas R. Cannon

"I'm not usually a massive fan of Italian as I don't usually like pasta but this was absolutely incredible. I am definitely converted. I very rarely..."

Paige Travis

"Went here for dinner tonight with a girlfriend and 10/10 would recommend! The staff were really nice and really helpful with explaining the menu...."

Jessica

"This Italian is one of the gems of the viaduct restaurant crowd. The atmosphere here is always great, busy.. but so chilled, you just know everyone..."

Where To Next Auckland

"Honestly the service from this Italian resto is superb. As first timers some time ago. Our waiter explained to us our menu and allowed for us ample..."

Ana Kristi Soniega

"The interior of this place was lovely, especially the bar area. Ox Tongue w/ bone marrow - Bursts of flavour.Crayfish meatballs -..."

Teddyfamily.

"We came here for anniversary dinner, oh my, the food was AMAZING!! We ordered the beef tongue and meat balls for entree , clam pasta and deer pasta..."

Tw393

"Have visited several times and have been looked after well. Nice menu and atmosphere. They always manage to find a table for us, even when so..."

Alana Emerson

"This place is highly rated and generally good. They do get very creative with their desserts. However I can help feeling underwhelmed by the service..."

Restaurant Assassin

"I have to say baduzzi has the best meat balls ever! Perfectly executed every single time! And the pasta, oh the pasta is just heaven! We can't wait..."

Christine Lusha Gray

"Hey, what a fab place. Went there for dinner on 30 th Dec and the place was humming. Food and service was fantastic. I had the smoothest Italian..."

Rob Young

"Went there for a work xmas lunch. The place was buzzing with people. The beef was spot on- tender and flavoursome. The saffron rissoto was overly..."

Athena

"This was the best dinner I've had in a while. We shared zucchini flowers, beef meatballs, duck Ragu pappardalle and beetroot pappardalle. All the..."

Monty88

"Picked this place out before we'd even arrived in the country and it was a good choice. Amazing dinner with every meal hitting the mark. Highly..."

Tom Wills

"Who doesn't like the Baduzzi's tiramisu. It's the best ever. All over all other dishes were nice. We went for a lunch instead of dinner. The place..."

LuciferTSN

"Owners of the Grove this team knows how to cook food! We started off with egg plant flower - kingfish sashimi - duck pasta then the lamb..."

Alwayseating

"A few weeks ago, you may have seen that we ran our first competition for our readers. All you had to do was tag three of your favourite Auckland..."

Hungry Auckland

"Definitely a place worth revisiting for a sophisticated flavourful meal. Fast service, nice staff and lovely setting. I would go back to try more of..."

Tastebud Tingles

"best Italian food/ flavor and favorite restaurant in Auckland. food made with a lot of love and very high standards. service was good. pricey..."

Lang Ea

"Had the pleasure of meeting the bloggers from Hungry Auckland for dinner here last night. We had all heard good things about Baduzzi and were looking..."

HJ

"We walked in as a group of 6 on a busy Saturday night and somehow lucked into a table. The staff were all very informative and friendly, definitely a..."

Josh

"Dined here pre-show at the new Waterfront theatre, having not been here for a year or so. Arrived earlier than the rest of my table, which was a..."

Bridgee

"Baduzzi is where you can enjoy a pleasant and authentic Italian culinary experience. We had an Italian feast and tried all four their signature..."

Annie Ren

"Very happy with this place, first time dining here with my family for a bday dinner. Ambiance is lovely and we were seated quickly (booking is..."

Nathalie

"Had some wonderful dinner and wine here last night with a friend. What a beautiful interior! I loved how it wasn't your basic industrial look so..."

Sulin Wang

"Great Italian restaurant with cozy atmosphere and friendly servers. I had duck paste, love their handmade paste, which was absolutely delicious and..."

Di

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and allocated the same waiter/waitress per table which is handy and speedy food service.Can be busy with..."

FoodiePhysician

"Just came back from dinner here. My 5th visit. The food and flavour is pristine. They have decent choices in wine. I love love their duck pate cure..."

Isabel

"Amazing. We ordered a few different dishes and shared the greatness around. Such finesse in their Italian food, every phase of the flavours progress..."

Jasveen Kaur

"My family and other friends/family had a great lunch here, be prepared to spend around $80 per person, though the food is worth it, seafood risotto..."

Cesar Luis

"Been here twice now being a chef I'm got fussy who isn't 😜,but have to say food is amazing great flavours and presented well,could brush up a bit..."

Ayaan

"DivineDined here for my birthday and I was amazedI don't think I can ever pay 26 for an average pasta again when I can come..."

Thegreeats

"My partner took me for a surprise lunch at Baduzzi last year and I'd rank it amongst my all time favourite dining experiences. We were..."

Saskia Yates

"what an amazing experience ! Took my mum for her birthday and we were not disappointed. We shared all meals ,6 in total , and we definitely had some..."

Sophie Allegra Unterhofer

"My boyfriend took me here last night and it was my favourite dinner date so far! The food was perfect and the service was nice. We shared the venison..."

Hana Faleatua

"My wife and I are always looking for new and exciting places to eat out. We found it here. Our waitress was first class. She took us on a journey and..."

Zoè Fay Foster

"Gorgeous food - love it - a new favourite- mmmmmm mmmmm - I don't have a big appetite but had to order more it was sooo delicious- cold night sat..."

Annettetchurch

"Had an amazing time here at baduzzi! Definitely a step up from all the other Italian places that I've been to. The service was great and so was the..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Really enjoyed our evening. Went with a group after work, shared a platter to start, and our mains were excellent. Beautiful beautiful food and..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"We went to Baduzzi on a Friday. Got there at 5:30, nice and not crowded so plenty of tables to choose from.The waiter explained the dishes..."

Jan

" 🇮🇹🇮🇹Italienische Küche! Baduzzi has the most incredible meatballs in town😂! The dining area is kind of dark, but super warm and..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Food is delicious and nicely presented, but the price is a bit high and for the portion served. Other than that the restaurant had amazing food and a..."

Sarah

"Baduzzi is one of my favourite restaurant in Auckland! Whenever I dine there I always recieve fantastic food and service. The beetroot and paua..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Great food and atmosphere. The staff were really accommodating too! The favorites of the day was the beef meatballs, duck ragu pasta, and the..."

Kesh.d

"Very much a dining-in-the-dark experience for us. Lights were perhaps a little too dim, which made it difficult for us to even read the menu. But in..."

Jade Lim

"Tasty, tasty, tasty! We had a selection of dishes along with a delicious Montepulciano wine and the whole meal was just incredible. Pretty attentive..."

Good Advisor

"Amazing restaurant ! Love the atmosphere and friendly staff. We had set menu for 12 people and everyone loved it! Must try their dessert and meat..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"The food here is excellent, but I definitely agree with other reviews that the tables are cramped in. And I have always felt that sitting you at the..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"First class bistro style place doing a fusion that still rings the italian bell. Just g othere. Seriously wont dissapoint , Only vaguew negative is..."

Alan Dempsey

"We came to Baduzzi to celebrate my wife's 30th birthday and we were all really impressed with the food.We were a picky table to serve - I'm..."

Oly Su

"When you have one of the best food in town, why cramp your customers to tiny 500x500 tables that can hardly fit 2 dishes (+4 tasting plates). The..."

Lucia Zhang

"We came here for my Boyfriend's birthday dinner and I can't describe how glad I am that we went. It's a small plate style place and you would usually..."

Rhegan Smith

"Baduzzi has always been on my to-do list so was excited when the day finally came. We ordered the lamb meatballs, risotto, duck maltagliati and the..."

Claudia

"Outstanding!! The duck pasta was beautiful and the tiramisu was the best desert we've had in years. And well done on the kids menu! World class...."

Daniel Bell

"Loved my experience at baduzzi the deer meat balls are to die for and the squid ink pasta was great! The decor is amazing and really sets..."

Sonam Kumar

"One word. AMAZING. Despite arriving at Baduzzi and having to wait 45 minutes for a table (with the Wynyard quarter area not an issue on a Friday..."

Vivek Katial

"This is a review for Baduzzi's $15 weekday sandwich lunch.Sammie of the day was chicken and taleggio and came with choice of San Pellegrino...."

Hungusmcfatty

"Baduzzi is very much a hidden treasure. Located under the ASB building in busy Wynyard Quarter it is hard to tell what lies behind the red..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"After months of hearing about this place, I finally enjoyed a delicious lunch there today.My prawn and crab risotto was very good and my..."

Estelle.verani

"Went here after reading some reviews with a few girlfriends. Absolutely loved the food that we had. Definitely a place worth recommending. We had one..."

Shiksha Sridhar

"Very impressed! went with my partner and fried for an impromptu lunch and was glad to have done so. Menu interesting with something for everyone,..."

Sophie Phipps

"The best Italian restaurant in Auckland. I been in there with my friends, all the food was soooo nice for sure we will come back again..."

Sarah

"Excellent crayfish meatballs. Just those are worth the trip alone. The snapper and lobster angolini is wonderful; so smooth and flavoursome...."

Jessica Donovan

"Me and my husband went to Baduzzi last night for dinner and was surprised to see how busy the restaurant was given it was a weeknight but the food..."

Ridad

"For me Baduzzi lives up to the hype. Went here after work on a Friday, immediately got a table. Had tried to get a table here on several..."

Natasha

"Take me to any new country and you can safely bet I’ll seek out Italian food. After a few days of eating highly prized local cuisine I’m usually..."

Feastwisely

"Have always enjoyed dining here, came here for Valentine's Day and no problem getting a booking. The food is to die for me and the atmosphere adds to..."

Edmond Young

"First time we've been to this establishment. The service was good. Pasta was unique but pleasant. Tiramisu was absolutely devine couldn't get enough..."

Yoyo

"Service: 8/10Food: 8.5/10Cleanliness: 8/10Value for money:6/10Overall: 7.5/10Really impressed by everything here. Would..."

Jack Trav.

"Came here for a Friday night dinner. First time I've been here. I love the passion of the staff here. They recant (in great detail) the menu with all..."

Josh Law

"Came here after the rave reviews Baduzzi has received, ordered the buttered maltagliati with duck and it was really quite salty. Was unable to finish..."

Amanda Teo

"I've been to Baduzzi 3 or 4 times and this review is based on these visits. The service I've experienced has always been fantastic, equivalent to far..."

Ryan Orr

"Great atmosphere and even better food! Loved the crayfish meatballs...!!! And such a great price. Definitely recommend this place, go for a walk..."

Jamiekbing

"This has been on my list to revisit as the previous experience was marred by a slightly awkward work function. I invited friends who have..."

Minily

"This Is a first time I ever been here.I thought I give a try.For starter we add some meat ball and I tell you what this was a best meat..."

Farshid Hakimi

"A plush and peppy little Italian place tucked in the North Wharf. Mostly busy with the popularity amongst the city diners.Found..."

Arpita Mandal

"I am in love with this place. I went there during NZFW and it was packed, but it didn't feel like you were seated too close or that people were..."

Kendel

"Possibly the best Italian you can get in Auckland. Certainly more expensive than most especially for portion size so it has prevented me from..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"We came here last Saturday night. We arrived at about 8pm and the place was full and buzzing. We were informed on arrival that all tables were full..."

MelissaLosesItBlog

"From the moment I read the menu here I knew we were going to be in for a treat and I was right.It's a nice venue, comfortable and relaxed and..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Super nice Italian place for night stay. Lobster meatballs are highly recommended. Bacon roasted king prawn also nice. Venison meatball excellent as..."

Tanz

"One of the best Italian restaurants in town! Definitely need to arrive early to get a table. The maltagliati gets me every time ❤️❤️ great..."

Tania Li

"Really good. Nice food. Nice decor. Mostly nice wait staff. Was seated at what I assume was the children's table. It was barely big enough for our..."

Richard Sharpe

"Meatballs galore! Stopped by for a quick bite of their famous meatballs. We had their crayfish and venison meatballs. The crayfish..."

Elena Ching

"Went for a schmoozy Christmas lunch with some business associates. Nice venue. Central location not far from parking. We went with tapas shared..."

Janine Henderson

"Great Italian affair! The food was done at a high quality. The menu contains some classic Italian dishes and some not so familiar ones which were..."

Christian

"I went here for lunch today. We decided to share a few of the plates. Started with the piper - found this quite bland. The prawns were nice. We also..."

Angela Trigg

"We came to Beduzzi as a table of 4 on a Tuesday evening, we had tried to call in to book a table however like a lot of places these days, no bookings..."

Kieran

"Best pasta in Auckland!! Located in Wynyard Quarter, this place serves both lunch and dinner. We came here with friends for lunch. Ordered beef and..."

TinaS

"I chose this place for my birthday dinner with family. As soon as we walked in I knew it was going to be good! I asked our waitress to pick some..."

Alana Rose Gray

"Finally I had a chance to go here after seeing the owner in NZ MKR for 2yrs ;) Start from ‘Piccolo’ section - we had flame grilled..."

Tanz

"Very cosy with friendly customer service. Portion sizes were small but the food was delicious! The buffalo mozzarella was nice and fresh! Definitely..."

Priyanka D'cruz

"Lives up to its reputation!!! After great difficulty we settled on a range of pasta dishes, and some of the house speciality - meatballs. The food is..."

EpiCurious

"Outstanding... a group if 10 or so of us shared dinner at Baduzzi on Auckland Marina, we left it up to the staff to order share plates for our entre,..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Loved my evening here, the food was great and the service was fab. Having heard a lot about their meatballs and fresh pasta i definitely wasn't..."

Fleur Cerecke

"If you are craving for hand-made and fresh pasta，Baduzzi is hands down the best place for you. Highly recommended. The mean may contain lots of..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"We came here last night for my sister's birthday and had a wonderful dinner. While we had to wait for under an hour to get in (To be fair, the place..."

Ramon Reyes

"Baduzzi, Baduzzi, Baduzzi. Oh how I love Baduzzi’s!! I had seen so many pictures of their tiramisu through Instagram! I thought it was about time..."

Gemma

"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟so delicious! I went tonight with long time no see girlfriend, we had blessed evening! Crayfish meatballs were AMAZING!..."

Wendy Zhou

"Seriously good food, would recommend trying the tribute to pig while it is on the menu as it is pretty good! We also had the crayfish meatballs which..."

James Firman

"It was my first time having dinner at Buduzzi and it was a wonderful experience. The waiters there were welcoming and they provided blankets if you..."

Angela Tan

"The meatballs here are insane!!! So so good :D Also loved the Risotto Primavera :) The dish itself is so creamy and rich and pretty good overall :)..."

FoodieOodie95

"This place has the best meatballs in town!!! The crayfish meatball and the duck are our favourites. Oh and the Tiramisu...The best so far!!!..."

Dee

"Was planning to have dinner another venue in Wynyard Quarter but found out that it was closed for the day, so decided to try out Baduzzi instead...."

Jihye Kang

"Walked past and it was packed! Always a good sign!First time down in Wynyard Quarter for a while so were not sure where to go but we were very..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"One of the best Italian food you can get in Auckland... Bit on the higher side of the cost... But absolutely worth for each dollar spent here... The..."

Kiran Kanchan

"Baduzzi is decisively the best dining experience in Wynyard Quarter. If you come with a large group, you will be spoilt with a set menu that will..."

Daniel Power

"Food and service is up to its usual great standard they do a great job when it comes to consistency is food and service delivery Another great..."

Bill Smale

"I was drawn to this place because of their duck maltagliati and my craving for meat balls.So my first time here I decide to get here..."

SnobNom

"If you like meatballs and pasta, this place does it so well! Designed as sharing platters, this means you get to try more of the menu. They also have..."

ShoRt

"We experienced amazing service at Baduzzi. Having been here when it first opened and returning again more recently, I was pleasantly surprised to see..."

FoodieNelle

"Positioned in the bustling new North Wharf, Baduzzi is now a favourite for many Aucklanders, including myself! From the moment you step through the..."

Biohazard

"Been here on several occasions. After reading great reviews, I thought it was finally time to pay the place a visit. My first experience at Baduzzi..."

Huli

"Had a late lunch today with Ivan Valladolid. We were seated my lovely staff outside in a great ambiance. The menu was a little tricky to understand..."

Anna

"Dined here twice now. Excellent service and the food here is absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the duck pasta and crayfish meatballs. Love the..."

Lucia Park

"Service was great, the waitress felt like a friend she was friendly and offered her knowledge about the menu to us since me and my friends didn't..."

Judy Chhy

"After looking at the good reviews Baduzzi have at Zomato, we visited the place twice. One by ourself at Lunch and the other time at Dinner with a..."

MommyYummy

"Wow!! No other words. The food - amazing. The service - second to none. We had Sully as our waitress (or whatever the pc term is these days) and she..."

Jaki Dwight

"I have a new mission in life: to try every item on the menu at Baduzzi. Yes, I like this place THAT much. I took my parents here for a birthday lunch..."

Squiddy

"The popularity of Baduzzi speaks for itself when you can see that it is packed on a Sunday night while everything else around is empty. We were..."

Khoa Le

"Food and atmosphere was excellent.Only thing to note is that the meatballs (venison and lamb) were both definitely pink in the middle but..."

Food Eater

"Have visited a handful of times since it opened and the experience is always consistent. Excellent warm service and outstanding food. You can't go..."

Jo Y

"If you want to know Italian food beyond pasta and pizza, this is the place for you. Not an everyday restaurant as it comes under the nifty belt of..."

Winnie

"Absolutely no complaints at all. The pasta was perfectly cooked, every dish looked amazing and had tonnes of flavour. The atmosphere was great -..."

Maia Churichkova

"Baduzzi is my husband's favorite Italian restaurant. Glad to see they have some new dishesWe tried the tuna with fennel salad, good portion..."

YIRU

"Visited last night, 2nd visit in 2 weeks, both Sunday nights and seated outdoors (don't fret, it's very warm, not needing a coat). Decor has always..."

Jemimah

"With only 6 family adults, no bookings were available, so great advice when we rang, for us to arrive early.We received a wonderful welcome to..."

StephAKL

"Baduzzi is an Italian restaurant with an excellent reputation. As you enter Baduzzi it’s warm and welcoming which is perfect for a chilly winters..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Nothing to fault-food, atmosphere, & service impeccable! We were lucky we got in on a busy Saturday night without a booking... Worth every cent!..."

Manda Little

"I have been to Baduzzi once before and loved it so was keen to go again. We went for dinner on a Friday night and it was bustling but we managed to..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"We meet friends for lunch in the city frequently. We had been here before about a year ago..checking out all the restaurants in Wynyard quarter..."

Lynn Hedges

"Been here for the casual drinks and snacks, as well as for dinner. Food is delicious and the wine list is superb. Some staff needs to be a little..."

SSBoots

"After always wanting to go to Baduzzi we finally went, exception service from the minute we walked in the doors. The waiters knew the menu well and..."

Rosa Smith

"Absolutely amazing! I have been back 3 times now and have never been disappointed. Lively atmosphere and fantastic food. Sad that the tortellini is..."

Jacelyn Hughes

"Baduzzi is a seriously good Italian restaurant. It has all the ticks for lunch or dinner - ambience, bustle without irritating racket, excellent..."

Duncan Galletly

"Arrived at Baduzzi on a cold Saturday evening with much anticipation (being a fan of Michael Dearth's The Grove).Initial impression was not great..."

Fylde

"Another fantastic meal at Baduzzi. As usual. Food, the best. Service, amazing (thanks Sully for looking after us so well, your smile, humor..."

Kiwi888

"Baduzzi was recommended by a friend. I tried alot of new food here. we went on a very early dinner / very late lunch after work it was a quiet time...."

Joy Maralit

"Amazing Mother's Day lunch here. Food and service were both fantastic. Would recommend the Gnocchi and Duck Ragu. Will definitely be back..."

Nika Van Wyk

"I love the idea of a walking degustation. Working out South and living on the Shore, I don’t always go out to town to eat. So when I do, I find..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Wonderful dinner last Saturday night for my sons 21st. Food tasted delicious and so well presented. Thank you! Thankful..."

Petrina Grib

"We went to Baduzzi for a work lunch, it is a modern funky restaurant. The food was really amazing, I loved the way you can order each dish as a..."

Kelly

"Came down to Baduzzi on a stormy Saturday night and we had an hour wait for a table for two. Was well worth the wait though. From the bustling..."

Steph Young

"This place is pretty special came on a night I was feeling awful with the flu, the cock tails with flowers in them instantly warmed me up :-) had a..."

Chloe-Mae

"I was excited to go to Baduzzi as a friend had raved about the food and I had also read some great reviews online. Enter Baduzzi and the environment..."

Kezia Lobo

"Excellent food. Amazing service. The meals are hearty and balanced. And the desserts are a work of art. I loved the tiramisu. It was light and filled..."

Tash

"On a mission to find the best tiramisu! ?. Came here after dinner for a treat on a Friday night super pack! We're put on waiting list but were fitted..."

Paris

"Fabulous food, great wine list, fabulous service! Will definitely be back next time we're in Auckland. The food was full of flavour, fresh, tasty and..."

Barbara Thorsen

"3.5 Only because of the small portions. First class food and service. A bit pricey also. Great location. Pity they don't serve pizza.Nice..."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"I went here for my birthday because I hae heard many good things about Baduzzi.The place is always busy and because of that it took a while..."

Noms Burger

"We came here a few weeks ago, we arrived early - we knew they don't take bookings and also that this place gets quite full very quickly.We started..."

Miss Kiki

"Had a wonderful business lunch here yesterday. The lamb meatballs were sensational as was the vegetarian pasta dish I had (and that's quite a..."

Skinnybrowns

"Dined here last night and could not fault the food and service. The wagyu meatballs were one of the best thing I have ever tasted. Unfortunately you..."

Moggie

"Food here is amazing. This is somewhere perfect for a special occasion as you'll be wanting to try EVERYTHING. My favorites are the meatballs which..."

Anna Harding

"The first time I had visited this establishment I found the food to be lacking but I had a friend from overseas come to visit and I thought I would..."

Linny

"Came here for dinner with a group of 10. Had platters and meatballs to share. Lobster and red deer meatballs were outstanding! Ordered a main each,..."

Bobby Anderson

"Lovely, said with a sigh, that sums up Baduzzi.This visit we went for a late lunch, next time we will return in the evening. Mr has already..."

Muffin Mum

"Lovely place with exception service.While they have a no booking policy the staff is very well organize and seats you in a very reasonable time..."

Lisa Wong

"Baduzzi is such an amazing restraunt that we were considering going back an hour later to try more deserts! It is a modern establishment..."

DefinitelyMayb

"This place is awesome! We went there on new year's eve and enjoyed an excellent four-course meal with great service! The ambience was lovely too! A..."

Rosemary Cook

"We went on a busy night so I thought the service was pretty average given that we had to ask for extra menus and water to be topped up. As a group we..."

Bettina Tran

"Damn this place is good! Went here with a friend last Friday night and we shared some meatballs and then two pasta dishes for the main. Firstly, I..."

LucyGoosey

""Food of the People" say the signs outside. Open the big, bright red door and step from the street into the dining room of Baduzzi, where your..."

Ulrich Frerk

"Deserts are great here. Good service although the booth seats on a hot night were a little sticky. I saw Joseph Parker the boxer eating the same..."

Peter Mondosae

"All I can say is that the food is delicious. Would love to eat here everyday if I could! We had a range of meatballs (the sauces were to die for)..."

James

"I last visited Baduzzi a year ago. My friend and I had a very pleasant experience, and so this week I took my partner for the first time to introduce..."

Sophia

"I went to baduzzi a couple of weeks ago with friends. Two of us had been on a low carb diet and if you're going to break it then you may as well do..."

Aimee

"This was a very nice place to eat. The waiter serving us was very informative which helped us to decide what we ordered. Would recommend for anyone..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"I went here for my birthday and was not disappointed. Having heard mixed reviews I was unsure what to expect. The food was delish, with the menu..."

Bella Lily

"Been here twice - both times were amazing. The Duck Ragu has to be one of my faves! Tiramisu is just brilliant!, and there is a version of an..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"Fantastic and thoughtful service, bettered only by the delicious and beautifully yummy food - a delight and a treat! The exotically flavoued..."

Silva Star

"Five words - BEST TIRAMISU IN THE WORLD. This place is something else. Been here 4 times and had the same thing every time and each time spot on...."

Pankaj Kini

"What an amazing night!! Selection of food was great! cured meat platter and veal with polenta so tasty!! Staff where so awesome and helped to make..."

Charlie Dickinson

"From the great people who did the Grove what else would you expect but great food. The star of the show is the meatballs, the Venison or Wagyu in..."

Jason Montreal

"Exceptional service from tk. Food was good, though suckling pig portion size was a little small. Particularly enjoyed the duck pasta. Would go again...."

Alex James

"A solid restaurant. I had the crab meatballs, suckling pork, clams linguine and the valrhona chocolate. The linguine and the chocolate dessert were..."

Lex Antony Huang

"Amazing italian & great service! Have been there about 6 times and love going back. They make epic Negroni's and the stuff are always very..."

Cole Saunders

"Wow, what an evening of great food and atmosphere. Went to Baduzzi for a birthday celebration and received fantastic food and service. Big ups to the..."

Daniel Taylor

"Baduzzi is the second creation of award winning chef Ben Bayly. Serving Italian influenced food, they also focus on serving the finest handmade..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"I can totally understand why this place has so many positive reviews - it truly is amazing. Everything was absolutely perfect & I can't believe it..."

Amy Webb

"I took my mother and grandmother for lunch on Mother's Day and it was fantastic!! Delicious food and reasonably priced for a higher end restaurant...."

J.T547

"Dined here for lunch.as usual consistently great food and service.4 th time to this restaurant in 4 months.is now a firm family favourite.our..."

Fran Munro

"My husband and I went to Baduzzi last month for our anniversary. I chose to go there because I've heard about this place's great desserts before...."

Carolina De Biasio

"I was really impressed with everything about this place. My boyfriend and I wanted somewhere fancy but not too fancy to celebrate our anniversary and..."

Bea Nannestad

"Stylish place with great food, service and atmosphere. I would recommend this place to anybody. The number of people there during the week testifies..."

Mark Corbett

"Absolutely loved everything about this place. The food of course, could not be more impressive, true italian with the twist. Fantastic atmosphere and..."

Penelope Franca

"Absolutely stunning meal. The Red Deer meatballs were to die for as was the fresh pasta with duck, mushrooms and black walnuts. The service was..."

Dawn Meertens

"I went to Baduzzi alone, fairly early on a Wednesday night. First impressions: really helpful staff (I have “special dietary requirements”) and..."

Rob Bishop

"We went to lunch on a whim today, after hearing very nice things about Baduzzi from friends. The food and service was everything I've come to expect..."

Gus

"We went on a recommendation from my nephew who is a real foodie and I also love food.It was Just Divine! I can't wait to go back, Very cool place..."

Tracy Johnstone

"We couldn't fault the food and service on a very busy night. Every dish was totally delicious, including grilled sardines with pine nuts, feta and ..."

Rosalie Bay

"First time here, very enjoyable - pleased we arrived early at 630pm as it quickly filled up and there were people lining up to get in when leaving..."

David Parussini

"What better way than to have lunch on a sunny day at Baduzzi. The waitress was very informative and talked us through the menu with great..."

Kelsey

"Flippin awesome! The staff were super knowledgable and friendly. Food was top notch and presented at a really high standard. Good variety of seating..."

Jeff Mabbett

"This place was wonderful. We walked in and were seated immediately. Drinks came quickly. This is the second time we have been here. We have..."

Manoja St John

"Baduzzi you have got it right! Thank you for presenting us with amazing cuisine and excellent service!! Loved every minute of it. This restaurant has..."

Vanessa Green

"Fantastic restaurant. Knowledgeable staff and great atmosphere. We especially loved the duck pasta and the tiramisu was sinfully good. We are so..."

Tom Fletcher

"A good restaurant serving quality and unique Italian food. The meatballs cost $13.00 to $18.00 for 4 pieces. A main dish will cost $16.00 to..."

Jeffrey Dee

"We went to Baduzzi a couple of weeks ago to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. The whole experience was very nice and we had a lovely time. The..."

Joe

"This place does get busy, so you need to be early for a table if you don't want to wait.The team have a great understanding of the menu and..."

David Boshier

"Love, love, love! Great fit out, saucy knowledgeable staff and fantastic food. Stopped in for a couple of glasses of wine and a snack, now can't wait..."

Nicole Abbott

"Fantastic restaurant. Meatballs are so tender and delicious. The fish stew is one of the best I have ever had (will definitely be back for more) and..."

Jacqui

"This place is amazing. Have just come home from a birthday dinner. Christine the maitre d was charming. The three of us shared entrees, mains and..."

Philippa L

"I was lucky enough to spend my Sunday afternoon down at the newly opened Baduzzi in the Wynyard Quarter. As we arrived we passed a couple just..."

Zinnia Harris

"Baduzzi is an Italian restaurant with an uniquely Kiwi twist. Located in the Wynyard Quarter precinct and always buzzing with diners, this place is..."

EatsByZee

"Came here for lunch with 2 others that works nearby. Was a little intimidated when everyone else in the restaurant was banker-looking, in suits. I..."

Lillian

"Baduzzi is an Italian trattoria under the helm of Michael Dearth of The Grove. This is in a lower-price range, but with all the creativity and..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"I went to Baduzzi for a special occasion, it was a busy night which probably seems to be the case most nights.We had a small table on the side..."

Fridayu

"We had a nice time at Baduzzi, it's was extremely busy but we had booked ahead so after a 20 minute wait at the bar the 9 of us were squeezed into a..."

Frequency

"This restaurant may be named after meatballs, but that is just one section of the menu. They have great pastas and main dishes too, as well as plenty..."

Nom Nom Panda

"I do love Baduzzi, after 3 visits I still want to back for more....of just about everything. Meatballs are star but then everything else is just a..."

Mairi Herbert

"Came here based on a friend's recommendation and various reviews. First impressions are of a slick French/American bistro with very friendly service..."

Kate W

"The staff are very friendly, although most of them have not personally tried the dishes so recommendations are a bit limited. Shaved waygu..."

Two Honest Truths

"been taken there for a dinner for my special night. staff at front house were quite young which i wouldn't mind as long as they do their best job..."

Aoki Astrid

"We are a group of 27 people having a delightful sunny lunch, and we were thoroughly impressed by the exceptional service and delicious food at..."

Ruzanne Keresoma

"Nice food and I love their specials as well. They got some good vegetarian options to cater for some vegetarians in our group. They took good care of..."

kalyan chavala

"Popped here after hitting up a film at the ASB Theatre. I've been here plenty of times and it is consistently good. We were walk-ins tonight but..."

Amindha Fernando

"Excellent customer service, delicious and tasty dishes, desserts were beautiful decorated and prepared. Overall a great..."

LT Trinh

"Wonderful food and service! We couldn't decide which dishes to choose so we ordered extra and had a lovely feast made extra special by the..."

Amy Phillips

"Very Friendly staff , everything tasted good from starters to desserts , will definitely be back to try more..."

Meeshah Alhafidh

"If you're going to a show at the ASB Waterfront Theatre, Baduzzi is a fantastic choice which is close by and has some delicious food. We loved the..."

Ray C

"Cosy Italian restaurant located near the waterfront. Walking in you'll soon notice the many plants decorating in a cool vibe - booths and an outside..."

Caio Torres

"Amazing Italian food, and great atmosphere with excellent service. Nothing is more welcoming than stepping into this place after a wet and windy..."

Kevin Chen

"Had our Christmas Staff dinner. We ordered the set menu where we could try different dishes. They were outstanding. The food was absolutely..."

Luke Simpson

"Food was very good, especially the bread with olive oil and olives as a starter. The bread has a smoked crust! Even though the food was good, the..."

apas

"Absolutely delicious food. Well trained staff. Highly..."

Angela Robinson

"This was one of the most amazing food places I have ever been too , the food was amazing the service was outstanding and they refilled our glasses of..."

Natalei Monika

"Everything was so good and delicious, the in house crafted meatballs are tasty and fantastic. It was our second time and the food was perfectly..."

Tehaunui

"Food quality is consistent over the years. I cam back for their wild deer meatballs and it tastes just like a few years back. Thank you for the great..."

Ele Lu

"Loved the whole experience. Great food and service. Surprised our friend with a dessert for her birthday too 🎂 🥳. Only took photos of..."

Michelle

"I recently dined at Baduzzi in Auckland and had an amazing experience. The atmosphere and service were fantastic. Our server, a young gentleman,..."

Arran Worsley

"What a phenomenal experience 😍 every single dish was as amazing as the last. Hard to pick a favorite! Thank you We enjoyed the deep fried..."

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