The best Pasta in Auckland Central | Sluurpy updated in April

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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..."

Bee Sweet

Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar

90/100 (6911 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tonight Ev was pushing hard for us to go to Jervois Steakhouse or Sidart for our anniversary, but when push comes to shove I am the boulder that..."

Ati

"Depot-nitely need to try this place out! [I’ve been here quite a few times & everytime I’m here, I’m very satisfied, full & thinking about the..."

Cranberrycrackers

"Service was really friendly and fast. We started with oysters which tasted really fresh. That was followed by bone marrow that was delish, but..."

Soleil Hefferen

"Came in for lunch, good and service was great as usual. Oyster and Tua Tua was so fresh, and the tulbot slider was to die for.Look forward..."

CraZyian

"only got the sliders and lamb rib because we were not that hungry but are desperate to try out depot. The lamb ribs were great, juicy and tender, the..."

Rachel Luo

"Amazing restaurant. The oysters are always 10/10, great service. Very thankful for another faultless meal at one of my favourite..."

Daniel Bundy

"The restaurant is an oyster bar with other raw seafood but it does much more than that. We didn't make a booking but was able to get a table. The..."

Benedict Uy

"DepotNot once or twice but over years have I been passed Depot. I have always wanted to go but I just never got around to getting there. I..."

Seamus M.

"Rating 4.0 Very rustic feel decor. The casualness doesn’t convey how good the food are. Loved everything we ordered, particularly the complimentary..."

Manz

"Came here for a work lunch and didn't have any trouble finding seats. Service was a tad slow at the beginning but it was quite busy by the time we..."

Amindha Fernando

"Some staff, actually looks like they are even managers or supervisors, are rude as. But servers are always..."

Laine

"Located on the Federal street opposite Skycity. Depot has a chaotic but energetic environment. The old-school decors makes you feel like you are..."

Lucy

"Everything ordered was soooooooo good! The only thing that I was really gutted about is them changing their cloudy bay claims served with squidink..."

Vincent Tong

"We ordered the pork hock which was good but slightly salty. Otherwise the food was good. Due to popularity, the restaurant always seems packed...."

Renie

"We came to depot tonight for dinner at around 7pm. The place was packed and if we wanted to sit inside it was going to be an hour and a half wait,..."

Stacey

"The food was absolutely amazing and such a good atmosphere to have dinner in (even at later hours). We especially loved the kahawai and lamb ribs...."

Ngwxx

"The Depot is owned by Sky City and 2 other Bars that are situated on Federal St, and though it’s still a thorough fare/transit alley, once you get..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Only one downside here... oh maybe 2It’s busy, so super hard to get a table. The other is federal street is dark, so it’s not really the..."

Chan Can Eat

"Always got the best fresh tuatua. Kids love the fish burger and dessert. Service was really nice and friendly. Just a bit slow while busy. Sit..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Still one of my favorite restaurants. Fresh ingredients and smart work on flavours. Delicious raw options, fish sliders, yummy bone marrow and tasty..."

Tony Ma

"4.5 - really fresh and high quality ingredients. The portion sizes of the small dishes were decent. For two people I’d recommend two or three small..."

Shannon

"I've never been to Depot Eatery but after seeing Eatlitfood's Instagram post, I knew I had to come and try it out. My boyfriend and I came here..."

Sharon Louie

"Another wonderful restaurant on Federal Street.Service: 10/10The service here is impeccable.When we first entered there were no..."

Grace Huang

"Love the lamb and fish burgers. The complementary naan was great as well. If only I could order more but it is not on the menu. They don't..."

Pig Cat

"Great place. This place does share plates so it's perfect to go in a group and order different meals of their menu.The food is fresh and..."

FoodieBeast

"Came here after lunch. Fresh oysters and clams. Highlight was their fish soliders. Very tasty. We sit by the kitchen. Watched lots of yummy food been..."

Becky Kuang

"Potato skin(12$) and Lamb rip(20$). Potato skin was really good and Lamb rip was soft but Lamb rip was also smelly so don’t try it if you don’t..."

Winwin

"It is really good. The waiter is friendly. Although we cannot understand the menu completely,the waiter explained what we want to know and wait for..."

Maggie Fu

"If I could give a 6 star rating I would. Depot blew me away at my first bite of the Hapuka Sliders with lemon mayo and watercress. The hapuka and..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Bone marrow was too oily and a little disappointing. Everything else was delicious. Steak is so tender and love their seafood as well. Definitely..."

FoodiesTable

"Depot. Only had been here for breakfast before but tonight dinner. Chose both the hapuka sliders and the skirt steak. They threw in some free bread..."

Flippynz

"Made it to one of Al Brown's restaurants! All the dishes that we ordered were absolutely delicious and the presentation was immaculate! The fish from..."

Kirsten

"The oyster and lamb soooo yummy :)They don’t accept bookings and only accept walk ins.The food are so amazing and staff are super..."

Mu

"Like what their site says “There’s an energy and passion about Depot. Not overly precious or pretentious – just fast, fun and fresh.”, and I..."

Ang Sarap

"First meal after landing in Auckland city. We waited for over an hour and apparently they don’t accept reservation neither...."

Sushi Slayer

"Hands down my favourite restaurant! It doesn’t matter what you order, you know it’s going to be great. Never in 1000 years would I normally order..."

Sam Hurley

"My friend and I check out the place today for lunch and it’s very busy. We were seated quickly and the waitress bought us an iced cold water each...."

💓 K

"The oysters were addictive, not only the ingredients but the preparation was without losing any freshness. It has a rusty and unique settings that..."

Authenticity

"Food: 5/5We came here for a light dinner. I got the lamb ribs and they were super soft and juicy. The cumin flavour wasn’t too overpowering,..."

Sarah =^. .^=

"This place is always busy and has the best vibes. Great service and food is always cooked with care. We always share our plates and dont be fooled by..."

Meagan Clark

"Stunning meal at depot last night! Every dish was amazing and the service was great. We had the oysters, sashimi, sliders, Kawahai, steak,..."

SpoonMe

"Went there last night with friends. This is a very famous and busy restaurant. It was a fabulous experience! Good service and good food! Love..."

Whittling Arts

"Depot never goes wrong for me. Amazing place, Amazing food, amazing people. The quality of the ingredients they use is just superb and cooking it the..."

888

"In all honesty I just come here for clams, but it helps when everything else is amazing too. Highly recommend the potato skins, fish tacos and..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"Haven’t been to Depot in a while as there is always a waiting list but we went at 2.30pm on a Saturday and a table was available immediately...."

Jenny Da

"Lamb ribs are awesome! snapper sliders are amazing too. But I don’t like Liver parfait, it is not French liver style at all, too much cream..."

Oceane

"Went to depot for dinner last Wednesday night and absolutely loved it as always. We were seated very quickly as the lady asked us if we wanted to sit..."

Dine With Ella

"I’ll say everything was just wonderful except the steak...not gonna order steak here again, very disappointed.But the pork was absolutely..."

LilianMonaghan

"Everything about this place was amazing, the service and the food.We were sat right up at the kitchen and given complimentary flat bread and..."

Karen

"Great food. Perfect atmosphere. Highly recommend! I love oysters and this restaurant has the best I have tasted. Cute plates that burst with..."

Tess Austin

"Ordered the sliders, lamb ribs and also confit duck!! I love the confit duck so much, it is extremely flavourful (abit too salty but it’s good for..."

Annie Low

"We had a terrific dinner here. Pretty crowded but our reservation was respected immediately. Wonderful ambiance. Great Food. Excellent Service. What..."

Mona Chipman

"The best restaurant in town.Their fish sliders were amazing and delicious. Must try.And the oysters were fresh and super yummy❤️I..."

Yating Mai

"Absolutely in love with their food! The linguine pasta with clams has such rich flavors and their steak is just too good. I even like how they give..."

Yeahggggg

"What a great place. Relaxed, friendly staff and sensational food. Brisket Tortillas, Smokey with a touch of spice. Squid Ink Linguine with clams,..."

Rogue Spoon

"Have loved this place over the last couple of days!! They have 3 options on the breakfast menu and their granola is just beautiful! Service is..."

Beccs

"This is a very wonderful experience. It is still busy at 2pm, we got lamb ribs, fish slides and steak. I like the lamb ribs very much,..."

Jolie Wang

"My friend and I only came here for the dessert and we shared this cookie skillet with ice-cream between us. Staff were looking at us funny when we..."

Dotxfood

"Once you get past the hostess the door you enter into a world of friends, excellent food, and comfort. Our lunch was so good we came back for dinner...."

Sun Tsing

"My favourite restaurant from skirt steak, fresh oyster bar, fish, the potatoe skins with truffle oil love it. I have never been disappointed and..."

Tarah Ram

"Depot is a really lovely eatery. No wonder they are always packed. The staples of my dining here are oysters and hapuka sliders. What I would say is..."

Thom

"Absolutely adored my experience dining in at Depot. I stopped by for lunch and the quick and attentive service was awesome. As expected even for a..."

Medium_Rare

"We love the fish sliders the most!!! And if you’re fortunate enough to get perched up at the back bench to watch the action I’d highly recommend...."

Sungsam7

"Went a while ago with my family, still can’t stop thinking about it. The fish sliders won me over. A place that’s great even if you or your..."

Jess Lee

"Came in tonight for dinner. Place was super packed. Had to wait 40 minutes for a table. Ordered Hapuka sliders, Skirt steak w/ tobacco onions,..."

Rosanne Choy

"Went here for dinner after the dynamo showcase!!! , this place never disappoints us, we always order the same off the menu, we sat outside under the..."

Gnxsta23

"Probably the best in Auckland. Their sliders are amazing. Also tried hapuka belly, tempered cauliflower and potato wedges. Each one of those were..."

Vishal Rai

"Been here several times and it doesn’t disappoint. Was here for lunch on Saturday. The place was packed yet staff was attentive and friendly...."

3leos3

"I quite like the food that we got from this place but I would say that even though I like the place I would not rate this a 5 because the food..."

Lily Chu

"Delicious coffee, vibrant atmosphere and five star customer service. I frequent here on a regular basis and it’s always packed with customers, but..."

Floyd Moratti

"My go to place in the CBD for some great food! There’s a great range of food to try. Personally would recommend the sliders - they come in 3’s..."

Louise

"One of my favourite non Asian restaurants! Ordered oysters, lamb ribs and pork hock! The food were just too good to put in a word for... Staffs are..."

Cici Liang

"Since there is no booking here, we had no problem coming here for an early dinner as there were a few other tables with children/strollers. We were..."

Miffy7

"All I can say is super fresssssh and big big yums! We got the beef brisket tacos, the Hapuka sliders, and the pork hock with some tatey skins...."

Panini T

"We visited there for lunch in the weekend. The service was good and the food was great. Free bread is a warm touch. We ordered the fish and lamb..."

Bright One

"Decided to visit for a Sunday lunch. The staff were friendly with big attention to detail in order to give the suggestion for the lunch.Very..."

João Plácido

"Great oysters and sliders. Definitely an awesome place to take a first date as it's got a great vibe and lost of bustle and watching the chefs if any..."

Selina Y

"This is one of my all time favourite places to go to. The quality of food and service is always consistent. This is where I first tried grilled..."

Potatomatoes

"Super different and trendy, love the vibe of this place. Shared a few dishes, the white bate sliders were not my favourite. They seemed to..."

Lisa

"Seriously can’t fault this place!! The wait is usually a while as you can’t book but it’s worth it. The food is amazing - kingfish ceviche 😍..."

Libby Jane

"THIS IS THE BEST PLACE EVER! If you ever feel like going out for a fun dinner with friends, check out Depot! Their service is super fast and our..."

Sara

"One of the best eateries around the city... Top class service and food ordered for a skirt steak, duck fat potato skins, turbot sliders and lamb ribs..."

Abhijeet Kamath

"I used to love this place. Everything they make is absolutely delicious. But then I became vegetarian and realised how badly they serve this crowd...."

Juportellam

"Came here on Good Friday with family for lunch. We were seated by a very friendly and welcoming young man. We ordered clams, oysters and..."

Oksana Zhang

"Depot is one of the busiest places in Auckland CBD - hard to find a table most nights and they do not take bookings for small groups! Outdoor and..."

Matadors

"Very fast paced service it does give that feeling of New York as it is a bit loud and busy. They do get full but it doesn't take long for a table to..."

Kimberly Westerlund

"Food was amazing! First time at Depot last night and was definitely impressed. Lives up to its high rating on Zomato. Taste and..."

Real Slug

"Super Fresh Oysters!!! If you are a first timer like me, this place would ensure you don't regret giving oysters a try. Ended up trying all the..."

Roopali Jadhav

"Food is amazing, staff are really nice, will definitely come back, highly recommend raw clam and pork hock, clams are fresh, pork hock is very tender..."

Minh Châu

"One of the best places to havs dinner in Auckland. Professional staff offering kind service even in a vdry busy day, nice selection of wine and..."

Diogo Reck

"One of my favorite places in Auckland.fantastic food, friendly staff, nice mood.As it is so good, I have to wait in line almost everytime I..."

Veryblueberry

"At over five years of age, Depot is somewhat of a stalwart on the Auckland dining scene. From the stable of NZ celeb chef Al Brown and until recently..."

Zoe Bowker

"This is hands down my favourite non Asian restaurant. The restaurant is affordable while still maintaining the high quality dining experience with..."

Victoria Jenner

"You must order the sliders!! They are the BEST! The other food are great as as well, very clean and the kitchen is open so you can see what they are..."

Fijiangourmand

"Visited Depot on Sunday evening for dinner for two and was seated at the bar as it was quite busy. Highly recommend bar seating as the bartenders..."

Ed

"This place is amazing and i definitely want to come back. Tried the meats platter, kingfish sashimi and pork hock. The flavours are amazing and fresh..."

Mocha

"King fish belly with eggplant kasundi is a must try.Oysters are very fresh and definitely worth it.Lamb ribs are nice as well.Potato..."

Katia Lam

"We came here for a quick coffee after dining elsewhere (where we didn’t trust the coffee). Strong and tasty coffee and really friendly service. The..."

Espy Eats

"I've been there on my birthday, have no idea what to order, then asked the bartender to order for us. Everything was perfect, the food, the quantity,..."

Mimir Yu

"This is by far mine and my partners go to place - no matter how long we have to wait. The lamb ribs are out of control as well as the sliders. Have..."

Sheena Singh

"Fantastic. Great food and you get a lot of food. You can’t book in so be prepared to wait or get there by 6pm. Would highly recommend this place...."

Cherie

"Food was excellent and staff were friendly. The food was so delicious I forgot to take pictures. I am a fan of oysters so it was heavenly for..."

The Food Hunter

"After reading many reviews on Zomato, I was so amped to come and try this place out. The ambience was nice and food was amazing. Simple dishes..."

Priscilla Khang

Sally S

"Amazing place for casual dining, great food, great service, atmosphere is upbeat, great place for a good hangout drinks and sharing food, highly..."

Joshua Searell | Sous Chef

"yap yap so famous restaurant～special list for oyters and mini fish burger🤗alway keep the line in all the time～local people、kiwi and british..."

Rico Shao

"Never had bad experience on a number of visits.My only gripe is that the waiters have a too cool for school attitude at times. You doing a..."

Anthony Bourdain

"They serve the best coffee I've had ever. Honestly. Good vibe, the atmosphere was great, I like how you can eat in and out as well. Staff was nice..."

Marggie Pascua

"This place is amazing! The food is super yummy! We got turbot sliders, whitebait sliders, pork hock, oysters, lamb and potato skins. I definitely..."

Jessica Li

"It was a good two year anniversary dinner. The proportion was just enough if you have had a big lunch. We ordered 5 oysters, lamb ribs and whitebait..."

Chris Wang

"This place is packed but that is exactly what makes this place enjoyable. The food was phenomenal! My girlfriend and I went here for our 3 year..."

Nygel

"Depot Eatery And Oyster Bar is, as the name suggests, an outstanding oyster bar and restaurant from chef and restaurateur Al Brown. It’s all about..."

The City Lane

"Our very favorite date night / day eats. Definitely have our must order dishes and try out one new item each visit. Sharing meals. So have..."

'Cara Lena

"I’ve been this restaurant many times since year 2010, excellent dining experience. They serve very unique foods with exceptional taste. Friendly..."

F00dL0v3r

"Soooooo good. Been there before at night with some high school buddies. This time we went at lunch, new experience, still VERY good. Love the food!..."

Evelyn

"Everything we ordered was delicious, of such great quality and so fresh! Highy reccomend the oysters, sliders, marrow, skirt steak and the hock!..."

Sammy D

"Waited for 20+ min for a table for 3, but their foods have proven worthwhile. My friends and I love every dish and we look forward to our next visit...."

Sharon Kan

"I tried to visit Depot a few months ago on my last work trip to Auckland but it was always too busy. Tonight I went early at 530 pm and by 6 pm it..."

Rebecca

"I was really keen to try The food at The Depot having read good things about it and being an Al's place. We got there at 6pm and the place was full,..."

Chefaldini

"Potato skins, ribs and sliders ate literally perfect. Never order anything different because they are tried and tested deliciousness! Low key but..."

Suprizzle Fo Shizzle

"Beautiful restaurant, really great service. Our server explained the menu beautifully and answered all our questions. The sliders were average,..."

Layli

"I tried my first raw mussel here. Their mussels were very fresh, all of my friends really enjoyed them. But for me I will go for the grilled ones..."

Jade0289

"Went there last Friday afternoon. Planned to get the August restaurant month deal. Was advised that $40 deal in fact was a mistake. The minimum will..."

Adrian Yeung

"Love this place! Service is friendly.Impressed with wait times!Enjoy the rustic environment & great advice re: food choices! Can't wait to..."

Shardae Khusal

"Eat here at least once a month, the food and service it exceptional and consistent every time The potato skins and sliders are my..."

Anna Naesmyth

"I'm a regular at Depot. Have been since the day it opened. What keeps me going back is the food. It's flawless. Everything is always so fresh and..."

Susan

"I can literally live off of these sliders. Sliders for breakfast? Yeap Sliders for lunch? YeapSliders for dinner? Yeap Sliders..."

Dxlche

"So much to love about this place! From the morning coffee with those delicious beignets through to the fresh shellfish, tortillas & pork hock. They..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Amazing ambience and great atmosphere with very proactive and friendly staff & service. Loved the bone marrow and the carrot and orange dip given as..."

ChefZ

"I love Depot ❤️ their menu changes every day as they serve fresh & different regional oysters. I was amazed to try different oysters in a night...."

Chico

"Great quality food and very good staff. The oysters were great and the pork was delicious. Only complaint is that the stools are a bit uncomfy to sit..."

Perth Food Blogger

"Apart from being a bit pricy. This place has good food, drinks, and a great atmosphere. The oysters here were perfect and so was all the other food...."

Dpizzy

"If you haven't been to Depot yet, you're missing out.Depot serves high quality, delicious food with great service. Situated in the heart of..."

Anna

"This place never fails me, always amazing food, it's my go to when I just can't think of where to eat. Love the sliders, tua tua, oysters, Hapuka..."

Tt_akl

"Luckily, we came here accompany a famous HK Gourmet. And Depot is his first stop in this food&wine journey. So you can tell the important status that..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Federal Street in the central city is just bursting with foodie delights just waiting to tempt you. Which one will you choose? From Tapas to Japanese..."

Hungry Auckland

"Always on point. Great food and attentive staff. Make sure you try the Snapper wings, only available during autumn/winter. Turbot sliders and pork..."

Marco.delapena

"This is one of my favourite joint. I adore their clams, services are great and delicious food. Can get busy and waiting time if you are on the..."

Isabel

"Lively atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, beautiful presentation of the food and my partner loved his oysters. I like how they print the menus..."

Heidi Chapman

"Waited well over an hour just to get a table(bar seat) for two, however so worth it. We ordered a plate of lamb ribs, they were not marinated for..."

Veronica Te

"Food was delicious when we got it but terrible customer service and a very busy night so they seated us outside in the corner, not sure if this..."

Asha Switchblade

"Great food experience with excellent customer service. The staffs are friendly and made sure that we felt welcome.Their crispy pork hock is a..."

Al Due Za Jubibay

"Wowza. Just had dinner at this trendy bustling little venue and the food was unreal! Had the best beef brisket taco with onion and sour cream that..."

@burgersnbikinis

"Was inevitably going to give this place a 5/5 because any time I visit a new eatery I compare it to Depot. That must say a lot. I'm in love with you,..."

Gloria Lohany

"Delicious and fresh! Dining at Depot is a real treat, always leaves us wanting more. I was lucky enough to have been able to sit right by the..."

AJ

"Enjoyed ciders and light afternoon snacks (late lunch) inside. Friendly, attentive service. Tasty morsels include the fish sliders in very light..."

Eat Drink Anon

"The food here is amazing, would 100% recommend. I've been here quite a few times and I've never been disappointed by anything. The place is..."

Jody Walton

"Came for breakfast after waiting to try this place for months, and the only disappointment is that I came on my last day of my stay in Auckland...."

Cynthia Giang

"A friend recommended eating here and the deli when we were visiting Auckland. Bit of a wait for a table but it was definitely worth it. We had..."

Treasa

"I went to Depot on New Year's Eve and it was very busy, but service was still decent and accommodating. I ordered a small NZ meat board. It was all..."

T.Ly

"I came for dinner with two friends on a Tuesday night. Thankfully we did not have to wait for a table or our food for to long. We came for the..."

Noosheen Nezhad

"This place would've received a 5/5, however it was just so dam crammed! We were genuinely struggling to fit 4x drinks and one main dish on the table..."

Rohit Victor

"Found this place on the way home when I just moved to Auckland. Absolutely love it. Have been there many times always enjoy the food and the..."

Lily

"My first time went there with all 8 of us. So I get to try lots of great dishes. Very fast eating restaurants, if you want to sit down and have a..."

LuciferTSN

"Top notch food ! + adequate service. We knew we were going in for something special from the waiting list on an ordinary weekday evening.Waited..."

Thegreeats

"Wonderful food. Inventive, fresh and delicious. My favourite place to eat at in the CBD. Decent prices but used to be cheaper. Potato skins are..."

Ube

"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Always busy, this spot is worth the wait for a table. The restaurant doesn't take bookings so take that into account when going. It's best to go in..."

James T. Raukete

"Great coffee, friendly staff and a menu that's reminiscent of a great New York or Melbourne eatery. The turbot sliders were to die for! It's nice to..."

Jacqueline Alice

"Delicious food and great service! A good choice for a relaxed lunch or after work snack. We ordered a selection, I didn't love the lamb but my..."

Maree

"Hang overed? it's a good place to eat bacon and egg roll! it just melts on your mouth! Taste good and it's convenient location just next to sky..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"This place definitely has very good oysters. We tried all of them and ended up getting half a dozen more of the bluff oysters as it was so good! They..."

Bella Qian

"Tonight we had the Pacific Oysters which were juicy and salty, alongside a selection of clams which were from Marlborough and had a sweet tang to..."

Mana

"This place has my fav dish in Auckland - the clams with squid ink linguine. Sooo good! Another amazing dish are their little fish burgers - best I've..."

Amy

"Really very good, usually extremely busy though so you need to book in advance or you probably won't get a table. The sliders and oysters are..."

Warrick Corfe-Tan

"5 people and our bill was 160. The food was awesome especially the boiled pork, the grilled fish belly and ofcourse the oysters and clams. The only..."

Ellynn

"This use to be one of my favourite place to come to eat but I found the standard slipping a little and the originality not kept up. The clam and..."

Travels4Food

"My friends don't understand why Depot is so popular but after she tried the Oyster... OMG, the best ever! We went to Depot for the "Restaurant of the..."

Chelsea

"Having dinner with mates that moved up from Wellington, so we decided to dine here since he stays in CBD. This place always pack and the food was..."

Ryan Wong

"Well located in central Auckland CBD, Depot Eatery has a great fit out inside and out...Depot Eatery is all about sharing, with a quick..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Location, location, location.Situated at the foot of the Sky Tower, Depot is bang in the middle of the CBD and thus - can always rely on those..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Took my girlfriend here last weekend , ordered the sliders and pork hock with some potato skin on the side, the food was amazing the service was..."

Yang Li

"We went here for our company dinner. Had oysters, tuatua ham hock and sliders. And jugs of pinot noir. This place is off the hook - the..."

Regan

"Oysters galore! I love the very relaxed and very Kiwi atmosphere inside. Hate that they don't take bookings, but what do you do. Everything on the..."

R-Dee Roche

"Next time I will definitely order large size cauliflower! I burnt my mouth while eating the potato skins as I couldn't wait to let them to cool down!..."

Lylia Xu (LYLI3009 Use This To Get 20%off For Your Gold Membership)

"Lovely restaurant, went for lunch on a busy Sunday afternoon and got a table straight away. Food was all delicious, can't pick a favourite. A little..."

Bbear

"Depot, the household name of Restaurants in Auckland.Auckland Restaurant Month, the best annual ceremony of real foodies in Auckland.Last..."

Michelle Hwang

"I have been wanting to go here for years but the hubby hates closed in spaces. 10 min wait for a lunchtime meal gave us time for a little shopping..."

Louise

"This place is definitely one of my favourites 💘 When I first walked in it gave me that retro rustic vibe. Like it was straight out a..."

Maye Elle

"One of my favorite dinner spots! They don't take bookings and there is always a little wait over dinner time but is definitely worth the..."

Jessie Yeram Choi

"Came here for dinner due to such good reviews. The place was packed!, we had to wait half an hour but once ready we were notified and seated..."

Jamez Hill III

"Very nice! Every dish so nice! Raw dishes were fabulous - oyster, clams and kingfish. The kingfish belly was a recommended dish and was generous size..."

Kitty Zhu

"Just stopped in for breakfast and coffee. Staff were really efficient and the place has a good buzz about it. Coffee very good and the bacon and..."

James

"Consistency at the tops levels in every aspect. No wonder why this place is packed even on a cold, windy, rainy winter Monday at 9:30pm!! One of my..."

Good Advisor

"Best oyster in Auckland! Not sure how they deal with their oysters but def much better than everywhere else! The fish sliders were really good as..."

Lynn

"Dined here for dinner on a Saturday night we didn't have to wait and we got a table right away! Service was excellent waiters/waitress were very..."

Nathalie

"Finally got to go for lunch today. Awesome experience. Very friendly and attentive staff. We had the sliders, taco, Brussel sprouts and pork hock...."

Lezel Botha

"Sugar pie, sugar pie! Definitely a winner for sure but that's no secret. Came here after a show at 10.30pm Friday night and got seats for two easily...."

Wildpantry

"Depot was great. Except the fact that we chucked a 45 minute wait, but is was so, definitely worth it. First up was the Oysters, ($4 each) they were..."

Will Zheng

"Really loved this place. Great service. I had some amazing oysters here - they were so fresh, plump and juicy! Also ordered the NZ meat platter and..."

EC

"I love depot. I love everything about it. The customer service is amazing and I've never been let down, I once accidentally dropped a fork and a..."

Claudia

"Another win on federal street. they don't take bookings so don't go at peak time or be fussy about sitting at the bar or the kitchen, which I..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"After a glass of wine and some Tapas at Bellota for Happy hour, I popped across the street to Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar. This was a recommendation..."

Cedrin Law

"Good food nice atmosphere , love their clam pasta , my favorite are their sugar pie dessert and potatoe skin. However there's always a long wait so..."

Tw393

"Went to Depot for lunch on a Wednesday. Service was ok as they were quite busy but complimentary bread and dip set the tone. The hapuka sliders were..."

Sonam Kumar

"Stumbled upon this place as we were walking towards a coach for an early morning Hobbiton tour. The place was very busy so we decided to enter. They..."

Simmo

"We went Depot Eatery for a late night snack at 9.30ish, and this place was still packed with people. Food was amazing, pity that hey ran out of..."

Vicki Guo

"We came to Depot on a whim, we read some good reviews about it and just happened to be in the neighbourhood.We weren't very hungry so we..."

Cindy Wu

"Came with a table of four at 7pm on a Friday. 90 minute wait for a table but that was to be expected, so we went and had a few cocktails before..."

Josh

"Depot is so well-known among Auckland foodies it needs no introduction. For me, each visit here was a happy dining experience 😊 I love the outdoor..."

Linh 💛

"Unforgettable taste.. Awesome ambience We have tried the Turbor slider and the Lamb ribs. Both were awesome.Will surely come back again to..."

Sourav Dey

"The ambiance is awesome and i just love the food. This is a place that im really looking forward to get back to. The service was great even though it..."

Mitch Lake

"I have been to The Depot twice and still think it's one of the few places that I would like to return to in no time. Food is always good and the..."

Christian

"Depot is a busy restaurant and oyster bar opposite Sky City. Its industrial rustic style decor with high tables lets you know that you're in for..."

Caffeinated Weka

"The food in general is amazing, the place is not very comfortable. They serve the best lamb ribs I've ever tasted and they're wine menu is..."

Emanuel Sanabria

"One of my favourite and precious memories in Auckland involve oysters and wine at Depot. It's always a gamble on finding seats at such a popular..."

Vivi S

"Great atmosphere and exceptional service. Dined with a friend for lunch and we were seated in less than a minute. Staff are knowledgable and make..."

Ashlee

"We came to depot for a midweek long lunch and it did not disappoint. We ordered two small plates, one large plate, and two sides for three people,..."

Lisa Reynolds

"Great atmosphere to a lovely themed restaurant! Went for a early dinner and shared 2 dishes plus oysters with a friend. The mussels were gorgeous as..."

Tania Li

"Yes it is always busy but there are plenty of places around to get a drink and wait for the phone call for your table. Factor this into your night...."

Hannah Wilson

"As good as any casual eatery in the World I reckon - friendly staff, outstanding small plates and takes on classic kiwi food as well. Atmosphere when..."

Sigmond

"Good but not great.Service on a busy Thursday night was excellent. A little on the expensive side for the size of the dishes...."

Christian

"Awesome place. Love the lively atmosphere. It's quite busy (many had to wait in line for tables, a positive indication of its popularity I'm sure)...."

Jess

"This is a to go place with your friends. The restaurant is nice and have good music. Although the 4 of us didn't order from the raw section i.e...."

Helena

"Definitely my favourite meal in Auckland. I had the squid ink linguine with clams which was divine. I would definitely recommend this place if you..."

Jacq

"As I live in town we go here all the time and its a personal favourite. Do not miss the fish sliders, skirt steak, sugar pie for dessert or the bacon..."

Maino

"If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Always in Metro top 50. I have been Depot many and many times. Almost perfect every time. Very hard to find the restaurant to always keep taste same..."

Francis Lockwood

"One of my all time favourite restaurants. Delicious food in a casual setting with awesome service every single time. The complimentary warm..."

Elena Ching

"After hearing all the vibes and since we are here for 2 nights, SO!!! after telling us that we have to wait for 1.5 hrs when we arrive at 8pm, we..."

Janey

"A favourite, every item was perfect. The oysters here are the best in Auckland, freshly shucked, too good. Those lamb ribs..melt in your mouth...."

Ryan

"Overview: A great place for shared dishes and for relatively unique and esoteric dishes.Pros: Great service and food. The food in..."

Audric Kam

"Love this place. A must stop in place on every Auckland trip for some oysters, white wine and rose'. I have never had oysters this good in my life..."

Miguel Sanchez Robertson

"Good low key vibe, attentive service and delicious, fresh food. You can tell a lot of love goes into the place and it seems like there is a lot of..."

Mb

"For oysters... This crew can't be beat. I typically enjoy downing 2-3 oysters maximum, but these bad boys actually make me lick my lips for more!..."

Youonlygetoutwhatyoupoutine

"We had an awesome early dinner here--the place definitely lived up to its reputation. It was never packed inside and we got a table right away, but..."

Zach Kutlow

"Two of us had a long lunch there yesterdayThe food was magnificentFrom the Snapper Sliders to the Lamb RibsAnd all the way to the Pork..."

Glenn Town

"Defiantly one of the most deserving top Auckland restaurants! We went here twice in two days it was so good. Such a cute space a little chilly in..."

Paris

"Not too bad overall, most of the flavors worked well together. The waitress to was able to make a recommendation for the Taco's, Yorkshire puddings..."

R & A

"Really enjoyed this place. Fresh clean flavours with simple presentation that allowed the food to speak for itself. The oysters were delicious, as..."

EpiCurious

"Depot is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland for a few reasons. One, because they serve the most delicious food. Two, the staff are always..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Have yet to visit the renowned Depot but jumped at the chance to try some of their offerings at Taste. The oysters were the best I've ever had, very..."

Victoria

"Reasonably strong coffee to start the morning. Bacon and egg roll is definitely yummy. Convenient location just next to convention centre when you..."

BY

"If you would like to try the best Hapuka in Auckland this is your place. The potato skins are pretty yummy too. Such a great taste and so worth the..."

B D H

"Posted: November 3rd, 2015 ˑ Filled under: Auckland, Food, New Zealand, Restaurants, Travel ˑ . Our first experience of eating out in Auckland..."

Nina And Kran

"My second visit at this Refined establishment Firstly impeccable food presentation.waitstaff had executed really well with product knowledge good..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"I eat here at least once a week, why because the food is incredible, service is great and the whole team is passionate about fresh food. The owner..."

Sean Appleby

"Best place to stop by for a quick bite and a drink.The steak is a must have.Always a good variety of clams and oysters.Never take..."

Hubert Cheng

"Just like many aucklanders me and my family love this place! So many little things that add up making it the perfect gathering spot: the vibe, the..."

Joanna W

"Amazing place to grab a quick meal in the heart of Auckland's CBD. The bistro is always busy, but do try the skirt steak and oysters Rockefeller...."

Christine Stephen

"If you are thinking of trying Depot, the only advice I'm going to give you is “goooooooooooooooooooo"Went there for my anniversary and we..."

Cath

"Depot never lets me down! Sure the waiting list can be daunting at times (or most of the time!), but it is definitely worth it! Me and my boyfriend..."

Mila B

"Great food, attentive and friendly staff..No reservations is a pain though, had to wait 1.5hrs....time easily killed at bar next door. Lamb cutlets..."

Sanjesh Lal

"This is definitely one of my top three eateries of all time, with good reason. The service is exceptional and the wait staff are always attentive..."

Victoria McMahon

"Possibly my favourite place on Federal street. Big call, but Al Brown definitely sets the standard here. There isn’t an option to make a..."

SS

"Good beer, good food and if you are sat at the back you can watch the chef's do their work! Good service. Very popular so make sure you get there..."

Nicola Lewis

"This is a great place to eat but get there early as the tables go faster then road runner. I had the mutton yorkshire puddings which were fantastic...."

Carl The Devourer

"If you're looking for some yummy tapas to eat, then this is the place to go! The layout is an old vintage style, with high seats and tables for..."

Gemma

"#zomatonz was nice enough to give me a voucher to the Depot Eatery so I decided to go after class the other day to try out their breakfast menu!..."

Razelle Icaro

"After hearing amazing things about Depot (hellooo Metro Restaurant of the Year?!?!?), we decided to go and try this place out. At 9:15am, the eatery..."

Sheena

"The service and food were great! Nothing shy of federal street's reputation of high standards. This was my first time eating here and I ordered..."

Richard Tran

"If i had to describe it in 1 word, it would be/: amazing. Had alot of dishes between the 3 of us and was happy with all of them. Stand out would be..."

Russel Dias

"It's hard to resist the charm of Al Brown's successes. Take Depot Eatery it's ridiculously always busy, houses it's very own raw seafood bar and dons..."

Monica

"Visited this place last week for the first time. We were warned about the wait time so my date arrived 45 minutes early just to reserve a table for..."

D G

"Turbot sliders and potato skins...LOVE!! These two dishes are my fav. Depot eatery is right on trend and is always really busy! It's quite condensed..."

HJ

"Always amazing food, service and ambience. One of my favourite places to go! I highly recommend the skirt steak with tobacco onions and the fish..."

Asdf

"Awesome food :) This is My favorite place in Auckland. Been there 5 times during my 4 week stay in Auckland, and this place never..."

Punith Gowda

"Very fresh daily comes claims and oysters. Also, the skirts steak is nicely cook, brown outside tender and juicy inside. -0.5 for the speed of..."

William Chiu

"Always madly busy, but definitely with the wait. The business makes for a vibrant atmosphere, that really adds to the overall dining..."

Paul Evans

"Depot is well worth the long wait!Came here with friends and despite the 2 hour wait it was well worth it! We started with oysters (a..."

Captain Underpants

"I love this place. I have been here many times now and am never disappointed and I always get to try something new on their changing..."

Miss Kiki

"Always fresh, great service and the waiters have excellent knowledge of the wines on the menu. I love the open kitchen so if you can get a table down..."

Jamie Lyons

"Have been here on several occasions; suitable for a casual feed with the misses, friends or family - all have been impressed. Its small and a bit of..."

FoodiePhysician

"Bone marrow and clam linguine are the bomb! Love going to this place, especially when I'm a bit early so I can sit outside without having to wait...."

Erika Bayangos

"Love, love love this place. They don't take reservations so you need to be early to get a seat (my boyfriend and I were there around 5:45pm for..."

Evie

"Outdoor area is no smoking. 3 to 4 tables further out and is cigar friendly. Never a disappointing experience. Always delivers food that is..."

Whiskyncigars

"Had our 1 year anniversary here, and their restaurant month menu was delicious! We especially loved the fish sliders, they're definitely worth..."

Xtina Cassidy

"Depot is a classic.I have been there like 6 times or more . I always Enjoyed the food and the experience.My favourite:..."

MommyYummy

"A place I love to take friends and family for casual lunch! Turbot sliders are a must. Must try their pork hock and skirt steak for the carnivores..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"One of the very best restaurants in Auckland. The food is honest and full of soul - cooked well, amazing flavours, and not fussed over. The oysters..."

Philippa Bannerman

"The beef cheeks are absolute to die for, just melts in your mouth with that remoulade. The ouster cream complements the kingfish sashimi really..."

Calvin

"Ok this is my fav place in the whole of Auckland. I hit this place with everything it can give me! I get balls deep in the Fish Sliders every time,..."

Alwayseating

"Located on Federal Street, Al Brown's bistro styled eatery has made headlines in Auckland's restaurant scene. Boasting a cuisine that is..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Came here for a late night snack one night. I had already had dinner but a couple friends don't finish work till 9pm. So it was a late dinner for..."

Iamcii

"Both times I have been here have been amazing experiences. Even had al brown bring out our entree himself which we were so surprised about. we miss..."

Lizzie Blackburn

"Exciting cuisine never disappoints. We dined at Depot a couple of weeks ago for lunch. We were treated with yorkshire pudding and mutton which melted..."

Michael Simon

"Been here three times now, and it's always been such a delight. The staff are consistently friendly, helpful and professional. The atmosphere is..."

Maria Carmela

"It was a good experience, atmosphere was nice, service was good and drinks kept on coming. I didn't eat only drank but other mates at the table..."

Ikazzy

"Depot, always been one of my favorite and been there couple of times. I always recommend to friends especially those traveling to Auckland and bring..."

Judie Zoe Ang

"Been here a handful of times now. Loved it every time. They've got a nice range of craft beers which is always popular with the bf. The wild meat..."

Gen Middlemiss

"Okay. The atmosphere although noisy and the waiters are frantically running around all the time, is quite nice. The design is rustic - or shabby chic..."

Max Mueller

"Service: 7/10Food: 9/10Cleanliness: 9/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 8/10Great service although the food came out..."

Jack Trav.

"Just went in for a drink and some nibbles, great staff and atmosphere. Food really tasty, lots of options to choose from so a good choice for a quick..."

Jane Bennett

"I've been meaning to try Depot for a very long time, but never followed through because there was always a wait and always ended up eating elsewhere...."

Jing Chen

"Awesome place for some great tasting food. Sliders are a must have, try the bone marrow for something different and finish off with the sugar pie...."

Miss Persistant

"I like their clams and turbot sliders. Almost all the dishes are quite delicious. But the environment is very noisy at dinner time. Day time is..."

Zoe Huang

"Depot is definitely one of my faves in Auckland! I try and go there whenever I can and went there this week before heading to the ballet at the..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"You'll always have to wait for a table here (unless you eat at abnormal hours) - but I've always thought that was the first impression of a..."

Gentlepig

"Another faultless experience at Depot - on maybe our 20th visit. Even with the often lengthy wait times for a table, I can say with all honestly that..."

Rhi Godwin

"Outstanding. The food was of an exceptional level. Service was amazing, home made Bloody Caesars with real clam juice! Great place for sharing, worth..."

Cam

"Went there for dinner and drinks the other night - amazing service and wonderful food. Food arrived really fast. Loved it.... Highly..."

Bernie Vogels

"This must be one of my favourite place of all time. I have been numerous times over the last couple of years. The wait at the door has reduced since..."

Wanderlust

"Such a refreshing spot, can't get enough of the Oysters. The wine list is pretty good and the service is always very warm with a cruisy..."

Andrew Summers

"I only had to wait a year or so, plus go on a weeknite evening, and on a night with torrential downpours to be able to squeeze into an outside table,..."

Frank

"TOP 10 PICK - AL Brown has done us proud! 2015 Metro winner of the year! This is my favourite restaurant! The fish sliders - Raw king fish and..."

House Of Eats

"Shuck your taste buds with fresh Malborough clams whether it is the sweet Tuatua or salty Diamond Shell with a clean ocean finish. Grill with..."

Ningjaeats

"This must be the place to be cause there was an hour wait for the table. The food was worth the wait. Causal style share plates and fresh..."

Ollycooking.com

"Every time I go to Auckland, I pop into this busy little place for a bite of fresh kaimoana. The selection of raw clams and oysters is great. The..."

Epicurious Nomad

"Definitely a must to try... I have been lucky and got in straight away both times... But when we came out the waiting time is unreal! The atmosphere..."

Donna&Shane

"So amazing, I looked at the menu and wasn't too keen on anything but we just ordered 4 dishes to share between us and I loved every single dish, I..."

Michaela Coe

"Oh my dearest Depot, thank you for the good food you're consistently providing :D Went here on a Friday night with my dad for dinner and as usual,..."

Kellie Lee

"It was a friday evening.We made our entrance into depot. BAM!The waft of scrumptious smells from the kitchen hit our noses whilst our ears..."

Tony Zhang

"This is my favourite by a country mile. The sharing plates are in my view the best way to eat. service is excellent and rustic look makes a real..."

Shane Philiips

"Went tonight for the Wahine and I's anniversary and once again Depot didn't disappoint. We didn't have to wait for a table and were seated instantly..."

Sam Jones

"Depot is busy, really busy- all the time. You can't book, but on a good day you can turn up and they will call you when a table is ready for you in..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience complete with delicious food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere, then head to Depot..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"looks easy but really amazing！！so so nice！i love it！you must try！best ever in auckland..the steak and lamb ribs really really..."

Crystal

"I love this place. Always my favourite go to. We have been numerous times now and have never had bad services or food we can fault. Had my 30th bday..."

Kelly Kelly

"I would Highly recommend Depot to everyone. Good place to hang out with friends. Amazing food and great service. We had to wait for table for..."

Ru

"Yep, awesome.. Delicious food, switched on staff. This place deserves to be full. If you have to wait outside for a bit, grab a beer and hold fire...."

Sammy P

"Seafood-lovers will be right at home here. My mum started with a beautifully presented tasting plate of three NZ oysters, each with contrasting..."

Thevegicurean

"I finally got to try Depot out today after a previous failed attempt. My bf and I came for lunch, where depot was slightly quieter than when we tried..."

Laura Hunt

"Depot is a great place for lunch or dinner with friends. The oysters are amazing and taste like their straight out of the ocean. Overall good food..."

Rojas

"Al Browns Depot is a restaurant I would recommend to anyone. Whenever people ask where to go in the city or if they are visiting for a night we..."

The Incredible Edible

"So good I bought the company.. ok just the book by Al Brown! But this place lives up to the preceding reviews. Great atmosphere akin to new york bar..."

BeeQueUU

"Superb and brilliant at an affordable price. If you come to Auckland to dine, Depot can't be missed. Family and I ordered five things to share. The..."

Wilson Chau

"The first time I dined here was for lunch, and we sat in front of the kitchen - best seats in the house. Was so much fun watching the hustle of..."

Kwan-Lyn

"They didnt take bookings, so I expected very good food from this restaurant. I think they kind of delivered it. What I really liked was the deco...."

FlyingMonkey

"This place is packed around the clock everyday of the week! Been here four times and never disappointed. I have always been able to miss that crazy..."

Anna Harding

"I heard this place gets packed quick so my gf and I decided to go at an odd hour in th arvo - we were seated straight away. Wait staff are very..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Al Brown, you're a Legend! The food is charmingly different but somehow familiar! The staff are brilliant. Love love LOVE the place! Wish it was..."

Happy Nottocook

"Everything was perfect apart from service. Fresh oysters and amazing seafoodBut why when I ask the waiter about wine, all she responds with..."

Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter

"One of my favor bar,even its not easy to get the seat, Oyster is really fresh and juicy, Turbo sliders is the one I must order every time...."

Monique Liao

"love their food and place...the price is a bit expensive dont think everyone can afford it. customer service is ok..can be better...maybe i went to..."

Luka Aleksandr

"What a stellar experience. The staff were amazing nothing was too much and they made sure we got a table asap. The food was amazing we got the..."

Kezia Lobo

"One of my favourite restaurants in the city, always tell Auckland visitors to try this place out. You can always trust Al Browns restaurants to..."

Jemimah

"Have been here around 10 times and they always always deliver with the food. The seafood is outstanding, along with everything else on the menu. The..."

Angela Trigg

"We had been wanting to try depot due to raving recommendations and was not disappointed we had the pork plate to share and a side of fries. If we..."

Genevieve Van Eden

"I love Depot. The food, the atmosphere, the music and the people who come here. My friends and I ordered their platter and it was so good! The rabbit..."

AngeLi

"I love the raw seafood bar. My ultimate favorite seafood hangout. Service is excellent, they were very polite and attentive. I cannot fail the..."

Moira McFarland

"Depot is always a treat, fantastic service and delicious food it's one of my utter favourites. Bonus entertainment it's always fun watching uptight..."

Jen Hilford

"Great food, fantastic service! Turbot sliders and the skirt steak were the favourites! Best time to dine before 6pm as it gets busy. Highly..."

Tess

"Always a top 5 place to send people who haven't been before, or to take out of town friends. Most American esq styled places in NZ fail to deliver..."

Jason Montreal

"Always a favorite to eat at when in the city, oysters are amazing. The service is hurried but efficient, you're never left with an empty drink which..."

Cole Saunders

"I am not sure if I had done a review for Depo so here its is:Food : 10/10 finger lickin good!Service: excellent esp when al brown..."

Charissa

"To get a seat at this place you need to either turn up really early for dinner or be patient enough to wait for one to become available. The first..."

Linny

"Always a fantastic vibe and the food is well presented and delicious! The attention to detail is top class and the staff are enthusiastic,..."

Taste9

"Amazing! Best food I've ever eaten in Auckland. Service is great too, last time we went they made a simple mistake with our table and we got free..."

Marilyn Moore

"After reading a number of reviews and hearing the hype, myself and a couple lads thought we'd have to check it out. Initially we were told to wait..."

Nick Wellywood

"I can not say a bad word about this place. Love it, never been disappointed. Staff are friendly and professional, food is top notch.Price..."

Karl Dixon

"Very good food and service. Only reason it didn't get a 5 star is the price. If you don't mind paying then this is the place to eat. Great..."

Vang Ly

"Went there last night for dinner, and sat at the bar looking right into the kitchen. Was fascinating to watch their efficient kitchen team at full..."

Nathan Dunn

"Hands down....best place to eat in Auckland!Not a single complaint about the food! Good portions and reasonably priced sharing..."

Bobby Chen

"Al has really nailed it with Depot. His staff training must clearly be brilliant as they are attentive and look as though they really do have a..."

Mark Vella

"Every time I am in Auckland a must go!Depot in amazing.Food extremely fresh, standouts include pork hock, oysters, tacos and..."

Lloyd Green

"we really like the food here and the atmosphere however the metal tumblers are not good to drink out of and we had a metalic taste in our mouths for..."

Kyle Graves

"Love love love Depot Eatery - have been there many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and food is always amazing! Service is good..."

Cathy Lam

"This was my first visit to Depot; I'd heard so many good things about it I wondered if they could deliver. I needn't have worried, the food was..."

Gus

"Excellent food, atmosphere and services. The potatoes skin, chicken couscous, and all other dishes were amazing. I want to try everything..."

Rebecca Dong

"Group of 4 girls, close to Xmas had a bit of a wait but managed to get a table after about 1/2 hour.Great food - asked the waiter for..."

Tracey Donald

"Perfection. Please open a sister Depot in Christchurch Al. We are desperate for good eateries down here! The quake took them all and I can honestly..."

Sophie

"Didn't think this restaurant would live up to the hype, but WOW! Amazing food! The pork and skirt steak were amazing, LOVED the kumara and have been..."

Alex Sanders

"Four of us went here for a birthday and were incredibly impressed, the waiter answered all questions we had on wine and beer and made helpful..."

Mitch Evershed

"This place was amazing and we will have to go back! Loved the service and the food ! The drinks were quickly served and the food followed straight..."

Mandy V

"The food here is unbelievable. Breakfast is superb and everything else tastes amazing. My Friend ordered potato skins and I kind of thought they..."

Rozanne D

"Amazing food, incredible service. Never fails!I have recommended Depot to many of my friends and family. Each and every time, Depot has..."

Carol

"The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are super friendly! Only took one star off because of the long wait times. They need to expand asap..."

Lee V

"My wife and I went to Auckland for 5 nights and ate here three nights in a row Sat, Sun and Mon 13-15 JulThe staff are fantastic as we got to..."

Gary Burt

"This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. The food is fresh and new, affordable for the standard of food given and the atmosphere. The sole..."

Aaron Nolan

"We had an absolutely brilliant meal at Depot last night. Having only been once previously, a year ago, we'd been fantasising about returning many..."

Miso

"Had the Waiheke oysters and hapuku sliders - simply awesome as usual. However, the brisket "tortillas" were a disappointment, not well seasoned and..."

Cindy Buell

"Have heard about depot for a long time. And we were not dissappointed. The schnapper in the schnapper sliders was so juicy it melted into my toungue...."

Tim Hinchliff

"Visited with my wife and had an outstanding experience. The place was buzzing, the service was really quick, super friendly but still professional...."

Michael J

"Love this place.The food is well prepared with good portion sizes. A good selection of food to choose from. For how popular and..."

Casey

"been a couple of times now and really like the vibe ' The seafood Is as fresh as you Could ever hope for and the service is great.ate 2 Doz of..."

Joe Holden

"Upon entering the establishment it is easily apparent that Depot is still one of the most popular restaurants in the Auckland area. It is a cool..."

Logan Saxer

"This place it getting lots of hype at the moment, so we were happy to wait for a table. Out of the 4 share plates we had 2 were great - the Kingfish..."

Anna

"Depot was my 'destination' restaurant for a three-day visit to Auckland, after hearing so much about it. Place sure is popular, an hour wait for a..."

Charles Croft

"Great place to go with some friends to share lots of different dishes. Definitely recommend the oysters, they were fab! For those who have spent time..."

Annalise Bagrie

"Amazing! Went here for my birthday August 2012. Fantastic service, delicious food, great ambiance. Not pretentious. Relaxed feel. We had oysters -..."

Lucy Shield

"We had dinner at Depot last night and loved the food. It is relaxed and the service is really friendly and efficient. The on tap Pinot is pretty good..."

Liz

"OK - there is seriously a rave about this place and I wasn't amused about the fact that you can't make a reservation.So we finally got in..."

Dave

"Depot is, without fault and gets the kiwi dining experience down pat.Incredible ambiance, always heaving busy (Bellotta must be thanking..."

The Enthusiastic Cook

"We went to depot with a group of six. Ordered various small and large plates and every dish was superb. Favourites were the snapper tortillas and the..."

Melissa

"really couldnt fault the experience. Think we were lucky as only 2 of us so managed to have a seat straight away. By the time we left there was a 90..."

Suztho71

"Oh my. Where do I begin? Depot is so fantastic.Firstly, The Turbot Sliders.Melt in your mouth. Tiny, flavoursome morsels of perfectly..."

Olivia Winstone

"There is no better place to hang out with your friends and have a yummy meal, good service and great value for money!! The place has this incredible..."

Rebecca

"WOW what a great place to immerse yourself in a vibrant fast pasted eatery that offers amazing food choices & backed up by highly trained &..."

Michelle Christini

"My three foodster companions and I, enticed by stories of oysters and bacon hock, had been meaning to check this place out for quite sometime. We..."

Chris Baldock

"Quite possibly our favourite place to eat in Auckland---where else can you get freshly shucked oysters? Great casual ambience, great food, and last..."

NomNomPanda

"Day - MondayTime - 1pmI love this place - have spent $1000's there if not 10's of thousands on client entertainment since it..."

Hugh Lloyd

"I love this place! For a casual pop in, delicious light eats and wine from a cup...you can't go wrong. Has a fantastic vibe, and the interiors are..."

Emma

"It is worth overcoming the challenges of getting into this place to experience the food. It can look a bit chaotic from the outside but the service..."

David Boshier

"Love this place, simple but trendy. good for a quick bite to eat with friends or after office drinks. The sliders are lovely but some improvements to..."

Fiona Miller

"Exceptional...fantastic (slightly quirky but not at all pretentious) menu, amazing service, über cool decor...loved it! Will definitely be back, in..."

Jennifer Morgan

"5 of us there for lunch this Saturday -- ordered the lamb ribs, beef fajitas, pork hock, clams, hapuka fish belly, and a couple of other dishes. The..."

Merv Lowe

"This was such a great dining experience! The food was absolutely beautiful, and the staff were so amazingly friendly and down to earth. Will most..."

Rebecca Wright

"Stunning food, great service. Highlight of my foodie weekend in Auckland. The decor is fun and relaxed, casual style menu that was easy..."

Jan

"I love this new eatery and Oyster Bar! A great Kiwi theme done with style rather than tacky. Al Brown is one of our best chefs who specialises in..."

Louise Ngaei

"After read about the new places around Skycity we decide to have a look and try for ourselfs this new and popular eatery & oyster bar. The place..."

Marie

"Just got home from a fantastic evening at Depot with my boyfriend and his visiting French parents. Very impressed! Bonus that..."

Rose

"Went with four friends and shared 'one of everything'. It's a great menu and a quality experience. Oysters, sliders and pork-hock a real..."

Dean Cornish

"Had great fun at Depot the other night! Gorgeous food. Lovely, friendly and helpful young Irish waitress. All the food we ordered was fresh and..."

Maria & Dom

"God What a Great Place!I must say the first time I want too impressed waiting outside for a table. It was a windy night and we weren't even..."

Michele Turner

"Walked in off the street prior to RWC final for an early dinner en route to the game. Staff were very welcoming and managed to squeeze us in right..."

Trina Smith

"Loved the setting! Loved the food! Staff very friendly.Chair/ stools gave me backache and was a Little pricey but that would be the only..."

Michelle Wells

"AMAZING!!!superb food and fantastic service, will defiantly be back again. such attention to detail, very attentive and helpful staff, love how..."

Emma

"Have been 3 times in a week. Absolutely love the place. The food in amazing, simple but very delicious. The service is great and I love the wine..."

Janine

"Wow,what a great place.Popped in for breakfast and wished we'd stayed for lunch.Best coffee ive had in a long time and the bacon butty has me..."

Leanne Leonard

"Just popped in to have a quick cup of coffee with a friend this morning. We walked in and were a little unsure of whether we needed to order at the..."

Susan Jourdan

"3 varieties of oysters shucked to order - what a start! Loved the vinegretteEnjoyed several small plates, kahawai fish cakes, kingfish..."

Jeremy Coombes

"How do I begin with depot? As soon as you walk into the place it is buzzing with people and the rustic, industrial atmosphere is calm and nostalgic...."

Mariamjafer

"Depot is another wonder by Al Brown – this guy can do no wrong! He’s the man behind Fed Deli and Ugly Bagels as well. Depot is always busy with..."

Jennifer Manalo

"OK I have been looking forward to come here in like forever with 2 or 3 foiled attempts... but finally got in with 2 other friends that's their first..."

Lillian

"Great ambience with delicious food and spectacular service . Must go..."

Jasjeet Singh

"If this restaurant actually deserves the Metro Supreme Restaurant of the Year 2012, then I'm John Key. But even John Key won't be able to deny that..."

EarnesTaster

"I have been to Depot a few times, well maybe more than a few times, definitely more than a few times! It is a favourite spot for a quick after work..."

Mairi Herbert

"On a clear summers night we strolled from drinks on a friends yacht, under Skytower to perch on barstools at rugged tables, ordered a drink and..."

Maggie G

"It's super expensive but the food is good. I like sitting at the bar and watching the world go by! You always get some really interesting and some..."

Rebecca Warren

"The metro 50 in 2013 , my friends say the best oysters in north island! I like hanging out with friends and try different spots in the weekend, so if..."

Daniel Wang

"This is my go to place for taking visitors for a casual but interesting lunch. I love the sit-at-bar, the oyster/clam counter, the stainless steel..."

Kate W

"I will at some point do a more thorough review of Depot, but I will put this up as a provisional review until such a time as I can take photos and do..."

Trace

"If I could do more than five stars I would. We came here at the recommendation of another couple we met on a wine tour. We loved it so much we came..."

Benjamin Huey

"This was a great place and a great last dinner to end my 3 week holiday. My husband and I sat by the kitchen and watched the magic of prepping and..."

Melinda Mata

"Came here for early dinner at 5pm after a spa day, so it was nice and quiet. We ordered poutine, toasted rueben, NY strip steak, and mussel &..."

Soo Woo

"Pleasantly surprised here. Have been before but only snacked and it was great then but for such a popular spot, I wasn't expecting the standards to..."

TK

"We were seated within minutes on a busy Thursday night (Easter weekend). Sat at the kitchen counter where we watched all the plates being..."

Joann Mills

"Stopped by for lunch and split heirloom tomatoes and skirt steak. We were concerned that wouldn’t be enough so we ordered potatoe skins as well. ..."

Henry Depew

"Great and fun food, fantastic fast and friendly service and ample sitting space inside and outside. When I was at the Depot, the waiters went out of..."

Irene

"The best pork hock, the best potato skins. The sliders and bone marrow were good too. The oysters were very fresh. A nice buzzy atmosphere. Highly..."

dorinachen

"Had a wonderful experience dining at Depot. Service was fantastic with friendly and helpful wait staff, beautiful food and great wine list. We will..."

Rainbow Fasher

"This restaurant came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! Service was top notch and food was delicious. Gluten free options available and..."

Christina L.

Soul Bar And Bistro

90/100 (4262 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful view, fantastic service and nice food! The staff members were exceptionally accommodating and friendly. They provided right service and..."

Michaela Kim

"Get the Caesar!!! I’m food indecisive but came in knowing what I wanted. We opted for a bottle of Pinot Gris and the Caesar to start. Yummy yummy..."

Patrice Evans

"Had a fantastic team dinner on our visit to Auckland! We were maybe slightly underdressed in casual, most were dressed up. The place was buzzing,..."

Bernard Shen

"I had a wonderful experience ! The staff were incredibly friendly, the cocktails and food were simply awesome. I'll definitely be returning for more..."

Rovin Noronha

"Really a beautiful spot by the water, great for people watching and enjoying good quality food! We enjoyed the local oysters of the day - huge and..."

Emily Guile

"Classic fine dining resturant. Friendly and welcoming staff. Good ambience. Could walk in without reservation for early dinner at 5.30pm on a..."

Abraham Varghese

"The front of house Steve is ever so understanding. My friend and I came for lunch and the food came quickly but we were able to be at ease, stay and..."

Aneez Nabi

"Awesome view, excellent atmosphere, great service, yummy food🩷100% love..."

Missy Ouyang

"Delicious food. Excellent service. Mains a little pricey $50-$100 Only complaint would be a lot of background noise and hard to hear the conversation..."

Ms_Eternal _Traveller.

"I celebrated 🍾 my birthday 🎂 🥳 at the Soul Bar on 11.11.23 The food was delicious, especially birthday cake 🎂 Chocolate is gluten-free ...."

Maria Chueva

"Just a fantastic experience. Our waitress was amazing, unfortunately I don't know her name but she was working on 03/11 at 8pm For starters,..."

Amelia Horton

"Being vegetarian options were limited but really loved the atmosphere. Staff is friendly. Would really recommend Green goddess salad. It was..."

Divya Agarwal

"Right at the harbour with a really nice ambience. Scampi as starter is absolutely recommended. Ragu Pasta was one of the best I have ever had. The..."

Hakan Demirel

"I've been to Soul multiple times. Their menu is quite extensive and uses good quality ingredients, and the food is prepared perfectly. Would..."

Lili Mann

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland, Soul Bar who consistently delivers on all fronts, be it the delectable cuisine, impeccable service,..."

Basil Basil

"Gorgeous location in the Viaduct with super friendly staff, excellent choice of wine and amazing food...the squid was sublime and the skewers were..."

stu b

"Great location. Not your average eatery. We had a vegetarian and a gluten-free person in our party. They could cater for everyone. Food was decent...."

Darren Ren

That's Amore

89/100 (1220 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

The Sugar Club Auckland

89/100 (3314 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First our table wasn't ready- sent to observation deck - that was closing.Then we were sent to the wrong floor.Took about half an hour to..."

Sacha Bouwmeester

"Spectacular view , romantic atmosphere, great dining..."

Rex Chen

"Very good service and very tasty..."

Vincent

"Enjoyed the food, the view and lovely service from the highest restaurant in NZ. The only downside was the amount of people constantly walking..."

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"My partner and I had a few drinks and nibbles in the bar area of the Sugar Club recently... What a gorgeous spot! Great view, great vibe, great..."

Anabelle

"Went there to celebrate our anniversary~Service: 5/5, our waiter is really nice. Food: strongly recommend crayfish linguine, venison and..."

Serena L

"I have been looking forward to dining for the longest time, really enjoyed the food and atmosphere here. Two or three course meals here,..."

Kelly

"One of my favourite places to dine! The views are amazing and the food is 10/10. Usually the service is great too, but on my most recent visit..."

Joohee Grace Park

"Came here for a cocktail last night. The views were freaking amazing!! Cocktails were delicious and the bar staff were more than happy to customise...."

SweetPoison

"Dined here for lunch in their private room, impeccable service! Super lovely staff and amazing ambiance. We had their $79 3 course lunch set menu...."

Nathalie

"The place is definitely nice and the service is good. But I didn’t like the fact I had to wait a very long time for both my appetiser and main..."

BelaIna

"WOW at the spectacular view! The food was also lovely. Although small in portion, it fills you up quite well as various dishes come..."

Renie

"Spring tasting menu for my Birthday. Sugar club has the best views in all of Auckland as it sits on the top floors of the Sky Tower. 12..."

Flippynz

"The mains taste good,but the dessert just..."

Angela Hung

"The views from the Skytower pales in comparison to the views in the dining area here. The views here through the crystal clear glass was incredible..."

Benedict Uy

"My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate his 20th birthday. I guess when you're dining at The Sugar Club, you're mostly paying for the experience..."

Sharon Louie

"First of all THAT view, secondly, amazing, no impeccable service. The food is Devine. We came here for restaurant month, what an epic deal! $59 for 3..."

Chan Can Eat

"Stunning views and amazing food here for a date night! We came here in January and had the 7 course chef’s spring dinner which I cannot fault, the..."

Sueshi

"The service is good. Excellent main course. Dessert not as expected... you can have a very nice view of Auckland city cause all the tables are beside..."

Qingqingdong888

"We had dinner here on my birthday last year, And had a wonderful experience, we decided to try out lunch this year and I’d say Sugar Club never..."

Samantha Badilles

"Has a great evening here, however I didn’t think the menu was overly creative or out there.It does give a bit of a Kiwi twist to some..."

Lucy Preston

"Sugar Club takes fine dining to a whole new level (literally 300m level). We tried the Chef’s Autumn Degustation menu; which is full of surprises..."

Oksana Zhang

"We wanted to try this restaurant months ago but didn’t have any chance at all. Last month was my birthday month so i had an excuse to try it out...."

JeannePTang

"Perfect restaurant for any special occasions. Nice good, fantastic services, best views in Auckland. Usually have special deals during lunchtime..."

Becky Kuang

"Bros wedding reception held here 30/05/19 just a small but loud invites lol First time here though heard about a few times. Well the food was great..."

LoveFoodWithApassion🥗🍸 (Ngata)

"Went there on my birthday.Main 4.5/5 is very good and on the plate there is several ingredients which balance tasteDessert 5/5 is..."

Amy Zhang (25% OFF Zomato Gold Code: WANS1150)

"An unforgettable experience, we came up for two friends birthday and was pleasantly surprised by the adorable Kiwiana theme within all the dishes...."

Annie Tong

"I booked the private dining room for an intimate wedding reception dinner on 18 May. The staff were very accomodating. Every single attendee has..."

Potatomatoes

"Normally sky-high restaurants are total tourist traps but the Sugar Club really is an exception to the rule.After knocking back a..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"I came here for dinner a while back and was served by Peter Gordon himself (well he brought out the meal and talked to people) the food itself is..."

Tom Wong

"By far the best food experience I ever had in Auckland. An explosion of flavours and textures every time I had another bite. Well balanced dishes and..."

João Plácido

"Food was good. The pace was way too fast though for a tasting menu. In and out in less than two hours. Finished a dish and immediately came the next..."

Hsichen

"A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine gooooo down... in the most delightful way,” Mary Poppins sweet cravings of tiny specks of crystal..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Lovely sky tower view of Auckland. Staff were very friendly and thoughtful. We had the tasting meal set, enjoyable and unique, each dish was..."

Hungry Moo Turt

"What can I say - once in a lifetime opportunity. Food was yummy with some unusual dishes. Portion sizes were good and we left feeling full. Staff..."

Lu Taylor

"The dishes were amazing. We went for the ala crate menu. Not only did you get 3 meals you also got these little delicious snacks before the entree..."

Jade Francis

"Just perfect. Came here for our anniversary lunch a while ago. We got the three course meals. Top notch service, delicious food, great value for the..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"Tried their digustation menu with a wine pairing shared between us. Food was amazing with great flavour balance from the chef. Wine paring is the..."

Bonnie Hu

"Sugar club is located on the 53rd level of the sky tower. With stunning views and impeccable presentation, this fine dining restaurant is a must go..."

Emily

"Really love their new menu designed by Chef Josh Barlow. All the presentation and flavour are pretty good. With the view on top floor of sky tower. U..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Came here for my birthday and had an amazing experience. We had dinner for 3 hours and enjoyed all the dishes. The waiter was very attentive and..."

Hungry Bear🐻

"Came here for my anniversary and the whole experience is just wonderful.We were greeted professionally and being attended to from the time..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Came here for lunch with my wife. We had the 3 course special. Each meal was beautifully presented, had lovely textures and the tastes were amazing...."

Donald Tracey Murray

"Wonderful service. This is an artistic experience. Each dish is well thought out and the explainations provided by the servers encouraged mindful..."

Elle

"The place to have a great dinner view and the food was great, enjoy the waiters being so polite with top service's everytime.. Very good..."

Lee

"Start with the obvious - absolutely unbelievable view, we were lucky and dined on a beautiful clear evening. We had the 3 course pre-fix for $100...."

Clove

"We ordered the Chef’s Spring Tasting Menu which consisted of;- Bread w/ Marmite Butter- Snacks- Spanner Crab-..."

Vivian C

"Sugarclub is always great. Some of the most polite and efficient service in Auckland. Had a set menu with wine pairing. Everything was perfect...."

Kate Williamson

"Sugar ClubThis restaurant will remain as an experience. I started off with a walk in the 51st floor Sky Tower observatory before stepping..."

Sunil Nataraj

"A superb dining experience in every sense. Our party of 4 opted for the five dish menu, which included complimentary bread, with a marmite butter, a..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"I loooooove the Sugar Club for a special occasion fantastic service and delicious food presented beautifully. Like that they have little menu changes..."

Bianca Ratima

"This place is just amazing.. i loved this place. I would like to visit it again. The food here is just amazing fingerlicking. I would love to visit..."

FOODLAB.IN

"5 star service. 5 star ambience. 5 star food quality and presentation.Came here for my birthday and wow what a treat! Make sure you get..."

Hungus Girl

"I was very skeptical about this place but it was absolutely amazing! A great way to dine/a great gift idea. We got four dishes (+ complimentary..."

Ind Frem

"If you're looking for a top-end-of-market degustation experience, then Sugar Club should be part of your list. Maybe by sheer coincidence we also..."

Tovia Va'aelua

"So it’s been a while since I’ve been back to the sugar club and in this instance we booked a table for a five for lunch on a Saturday. We were..."

Jenny Da

"You don’t know what’s 5/5 till you try this place. The sugar club make me want to go back to my older reviews and give the other 5/5 less points...."

Darren Big Belly

"Perfect example of fine dining without being pretentious. Excellent and unique flavours from the tasting menu. Lovely staff with very thick French..."

Jack

"Situated on the 53rd floor of the Sky Tower is the Sugar Club. It boasts stunning views of Auckland Harbour and Auckland CBD.Had a lovely..."

I_like_pickles

"I wouldn’t classify this venue as fine dining but probably fine dining for Aucklanders. It’s just got a very good location but not really..."

ChefZ

"Awesome Auckland view from level 53, great hospitality & scrumptious food! What more can I ask for? Definitely worth every penny. I still can’t get..."

Annie Low

"New & drastically improved Menu! A whole new level for New Zealand! 5 stars is an understatement. I want to give more stars if I could!I..."

Tony Ma

"We went on a clear night and the view from the restaurant was stunning, definitely a dinner experience to remember. The food was presented..."

Jeannette Salim

"Favourite restaurant with the most delicious menu! Went to the Grape vs Grain event recently and had the most incredible degustation. Such a fun..."

Leilani Toiting

"Was taken to this restaurant for a birthday shout and it was a really lovely place. Food was cooked perfectly and the chefs steak we had was amazing..."

OscoKove

"This one of the best fine dining restaurant in AKL.Food was fun, exciting and delicious!staffs were very friendly.i would highly..."

Nukualofa

"Had this dinner booked a few weeks in advance but a craving at around 4pm led to a booking for that night. Thankfully they still had space. We got..."

Dxlche

"One word: Sublime! Must do in Auckland.Guys, you deserve 3 Michelin stars (and I have eaten in many Michelins around the world). My first night..."

Polina747

"Outstanding service, delicious food, amazing views of Auckland - definitely somewhere to visit for a special occasion / if you have guests you want..."

Silva Star

"Beautiful view, lovely service and had a really enjoyable time. Crayfish linguine was bloody delicious, if only the serving could be bigger! Some..."

Popcorn

"Wonderful food, staff and atmosphere. Went there for a special birthday. Ordered 3 mains per person but we were spoiled with two extra complimentary..."

Da-Hae Kim

"You can't ask more about the view from The Sugar Club, and the food also has high standards. Went on a very special occasion and went for the eight..."

Diogo Reck

"It's a wonderful restaurant to celebrate your special days.The seating arrangement is beautiful with stunning views.The staff were very friendly.A..."

Swati Loomba

"Happy Easter and Happy Sunday. A wonderful day with my best friend, it has nice view, nice food and the best service. Hope everyone enjoy..."

Jane

"Been meaning to try this for some time - finally I have! And I love everything about the Sugar Club: the food, the atmosphere, the service, the..."

Adrianna

"This restaurant is for those that value quality over quantity . Excellent service . Stunning view. A good wine list , not overly complicated yet..."

WellyFoodLover

"Difficult to describe the experience. Being a big time foodie this has been one of the best experience i have ever had. Impeccable service by the foh..."

Karan Kapoor

"If your looking to go somewhere special, this is the place to go. The bill can be a bit pricey depending on how much you eat but it is worth it. You..."

Victoria Jenner

"The beautiful restaurant is located on the 53rd floor of the sky tower .Innovative drinks and some exceptional fusion food. Their bar has some great..."

Dhairya Sethi

"One of the best experiences I have had dining. Great Location, great layout and suggest you book in advance especially if it is a special..."

Glen Liu

"Nice restaurant with stunning view. Food are very special but a little bit pricy as far as I am concerned. The portion is quite small. If you are a..."

LisaH

"The Sugar Club is absolutely wonderful if you want to come here with your family or friends to experience a variety of beautiful dishes. I came here..."

Pita Jarupunphol

"A experience not to be missed!I went to The Sugar Club with a group of 6 on a week night and it did not disappoint!.From the..."

My Food HQ

"I’m a huge fan of Peter Gordon from the time he had Dine on bottom of sky tower. I’ve had 2 meals at the sugar club so far. First time..."

Yuko Saito

"Gorgeous setting, excellent service and food so good they will be forever etched in my memory. Came here for our 6th wedding anniversary. We were..."

R-Dee Roche

"Love going here the views are amazing. Also love the food here it’s amazing one of my favourite restaurants to go to in Auckland everything about..."

Aman

"sky tower soooooo nice view and very kind waiter～the dish better than orbit😝we r enjoy a sweet moment❤️Im order duck is a nice choose～cuz..."

Rico Shao

"Another degustation menu we wanted to tackle, we were quite hungry so we got 6x dishes each but we told the waiter we wanted to share so we could..."

Jeffie

"If you have a special occasion and want to treat yourself in Auckland, there is no better place than The Sugar Club. It is truly an experience and..."

Kate DEatz

"The food is amazing. It’s like a new sensation each time you try something new. Staff was super friendly and service was amazing! The chefs..."

Dean Hsu

"This is the kinda place that I must visit at least once a year!! My absolute favourite dish is the crayfish linguini. Yes! Crayfish is..."

Lucia

"Fine dining at it's best great atmosphere and environment, and welcoming.... me and partner did have the set menu at $265.00 pp, we did tip $100 but..."

Edlef Pohatu

"Beautiful setting, overlooking Auckland City and it’s wonderful lights. Excellent service and delicious food. Loved the sashimi and the lamb. 5..."

Amorita Maharaj

"We ordered 2 mains and a dessert each. The seared venison was very lovely, it was my favourite. The spiny crayfish and the peanut parfait were also..."

Victoria (VICT6217 FOR 20% OFF FOR ZOMATO GOLD)

"This place is amazing for anniversaries, or just expensive dates! We did the 3mains and 1 dessert course meal, and gotta say the flavour of each dish..."

S2Psycho

"Beautiful place with a wonderful view of the city. Very well thought out menu with amazing combinations. Ample parking and amazing staff. Would..."

Cnjo

"We had the Degustation menu but chose our specific four courses The food was absolutely fantastic.The lobster linguine was sensational a..."

Jasmine

"We went to the Sugar Club for a combined birthday. We started off with champagne in the bar watching the sunset and the went to our..."

Austin

"Amazing food and experience! Excellent service. The view is on point as well. We felt very special. Definitely will come back. Thank you Evgeny..."

Vika

"A wonderful dining experience, beautiful food and very attentive staff.Great to be able to enjoy views of the harbour whilst enjoying top..."

Mikaela Jade

"Cosy atmosphere, dim lighting, breathtaking views. Sets the scene! On our recent visit, stand out dishes were the lamb rump, crayfish..."

Chomnomnom

"The atmosphere and the view here is stunning. The menu is very special and good for sharing because you can order a bunch of small sharing plates and..."

Aimee.

"Fabulous food and venue for Father's Day lunch. The staff couldn't have been more knowledgeable or helpful. The food was delicious and different...."

Ngaireannhobson

"We had a private enclosure for our group. Auckland is lovely on a clear day especially viewed from the Skycity. Our waiter explained each dish and..."

Mei

"Had dinner here tonight. Food was way better than I thought it would be. Tried a lot of things I'd never had before. The chef's degustation menu was..."

Tbroadley

"Great food and undoubtedly the best view in Auckland! They have a 59 dollar special for 3 course lunch and early dinner which is a great value. The..."

Eva Kaminski

"just back from celebrating a dinner there, was an amazing night out.Nothing to fault at all, best views in the city, staff and service was..."

Steve Hall

"I totally adore this place...My favourite fish is the crayfish leguine..Its the best dish ever though very rich..Onipn bhaji with tamring chutney was..."

PK

"Firstly, the service is just immaculate! The staff are so friendly and attentive yet caring and helpful. Then to the food, I don't think I have..."

Chelsea Vuong

"Beautiful food, cocktails and views to match. A great place for date night and their lunch special is great value. Love the desserts (their peanut..."

CarlyB

"Excellent over all experience and would recommend! Great place to take out of towners to really show off.Had an awesome time at the sugar..."

Chantelle Wylie

"This place was so fancy for me when I first came here. The staff are so pleasant. The meals are not things i would usually order but it was nice to..."

Pooja Karan

"This is a restaurant with the best view. The service was impeccable and the food lived up to my expectations. I had the curry which was excellent and..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Amazing food - we had 3 courses each which was more than enough! Incredible views and a wonderful place to spend my birthday. The staff were amazing..."

Michelle M

"An amazing experience. We were late because of traffic but they didn't mind. Stunning views. Food was excellent and cocktails were delicious. Will..."

Vibha Mistry

"The Sugar Club offers fine dining at the "highest level". Situated on level 53 of Auckland's Sky Tower, here you can enjoy a bird's eye view of the..."

Picky Piggies

"Beautiful restaurant, my husband booked for my birthday, very elegant, delicious food , great service , highly recommended, we had the 5 course menu..."

Fiona

"My wife and I dined here last night to celebrate our 12 year anniversary, we had the 7 course Chef’s Degustation with matching wines. Dinner was..."

Turei Smart

"Fantastic views,and excellent service, the food is delicious, we have been there to celebrate my husband birthday, the waiter gave us a special..."

Dawn

"Celebrated engagement here with a group. Had a. Exclusive section booked out for us. They compliment the couple with champagne and dessert. Provided..."

Ann R

"Loved my experience here! Every meal had so much thought placed in to it and I loved every single on of them! The view of course is incredible and..."

Sades

"Fine dining at its best.Just one quick tip: reserve early if u are planning for a special occasion. I had wanted to come here on my bf's..."

Y Anne

"Celebrating the diverse cultures of Auckland city, I believe The Sugar Club has carefully crafted each and every single dish with a deeper meaning..."

Jade Lim

"My husband booked us a table for my birthday and I must say initially I was a bit nervous at the price of it all and hoping that it was going to be..."

Sheeks

"Absolutely loved The Sugar Club! We dined with them back when they had the restaurant month deal and I thought it was great value. Each dish was..."

Sandy Hsiao

"Food here was suppppperb. Very classy place in Skycity with a casual confortable feel when dining. Dress smart and enjoy the awsome menu here at..."

Gavin Leat

"Went in very ambitious and thought we would be able to complete the 5 course meal, the waitress advised us that the meals despite some being smaller..."

Nikita Kumar

"Went there in the restaurant of the month with friend. Amazing view. Food is so nice and the services. They give you small food between dishes to get..."

Lily

"First time here and it is fancy as , haha I have to admit. Nice setting and mood. Great way to bring ur partner here on your anniversaries or dinner..."

Michelle Chua

"Amazing views + good food. You can either do a degustation menu (which is a fixed menu of 7 dishes for $135), or choose ur own from a list of dishes..."

Ffionachua

"Like everything here, it was a great feasting there with good serves and beautiful sign. Before every meal we have a pre-taste which are little..."

Fiona

"Best fine dining restaurant I have ever had the privilege of trying. I took my partner here for his birthday and he was blown away by the view, food..."

Michelle S

"The best food I've ever had in Auckland. Higly recommend 6 course menu. I like it even more than French café. Service is also 5..."

Max Edinarkhov

"Definitely a great place for dates. The dishes were well presented with very interesting flavours. Personal favourites were the crayfish linguine and..."

Bella Qian

"Fine dining at its most glorious! Whilst you are loftily sitting hundreds of metres above the illuminated city skyline, being served deliciously..."

Frank

"Great service Great wine range Great view Fantastic staff!I have enjoyed every second of my visit to the sugar club because of..."

Jay

"The primary purpose of our visit to Auckland was to attend the wedding of my wife's uncle, which was receptioned at The Sugar Club, so as a preface,..."

Don C

"Great atmosphere and view!! Service was great and the staff were all lovely but the food was very average. I highly recommend to go for the..."

VIIXII

"Highly recommend this restaurant- been here several times and always have had a great experience. The staff are well educated about the current menu..."

Hangryman

"Can't rate this place any higher. Love this place, breathtaking views, beautiful food and amazing service. There again tonight, had a four course,..."

Trish

"Very impressed by the quality, food flavours and view of the sugar club. They even include free parking and entry to the observatory. So very worth..."

Travels4Food

"Spectacular food. We were sitting in the little lounge area beside the bar and ordered from the bar menu. Our only gripe was the could not put..."

Julian Townsend

"Great option for Restaurant Month, offering 2 savoury dishes and 1 dessert. Luxe with a touch of whimsy is how I'd describe the interior. Similarly,..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Outstanding food and service. Views are incredible and the decor is very sophisticated. We came here for a 5 course set menu and it was absolutely..."

Eden Wood

"Second time coming here this month, because it's so amazing! I got the beef fillet croquette, and my boyfriend got the venison. Both spectacular. I..."

Shanzay

"Do I need to say any word? Nobody does not know there and nobody does not like there. What I want to say is all included in my photos. They are still..."

Michelle Hwang

"Went for #Restaurant of the Month# menu, I've already been here so second visit is less blown away but still amazing. We had window seats and the..."

Chelsea

"Had an amazing dinner here last night with friends. All the staff were so warm and friendly and the whole vibe was just perfect - it's like a high..."

Emily

"Wow, just wow! I tried The Sugar club last week for the first time and was absolutely blown away. To start with, the view was spectacular, the..."

Lisa V

"I had heard amazing things about the place prior to going and everything was just perfect. When making a booking, the attendee was very polite and..."

Tania Li

"Everything I expected and more - The Sugar Club is one of Aucklands finest, located on the top floor of the Skytower. The food is just outstanding..."

Caroline Barrett

"If you are after some wow factor for that special date or celebration - look no further. The degustation menu takes your taste buds on a journey..."

Eat.sleep.repeat

"Great service, spectacular views. Quality wine and spirit list and amazing local food! A must do when in this cosmopolitan city. Jumped off the tower..."

Chris Kilpatrick

"Absolutely amazing experience here.Well worth the price.From the food to the views, customer service and they environment everything was..."

Kayla McMinn

"Absolutely wonderful place!! I took my wife here for Mothers Day and didn't realise that reservations were required, however the friendly staff saw..."

Charlie

"Went here for the first time to celebrate my mums 50th. We got the private dining room which was nice with stunning views. Service is excellent. We..."

Priscilla Khang

"Went for 3course meal for lunch on Saturday.Really enjoyed my experience with sugar club.Excellent service, amazing food and great view of..."

JungYun Lee

"Had an amazing night with work team. We had the 7 course degustation and loved it. The team were very helpful and friendly, they made sure we were..."

Lucinda Thai

"Ordered the crayfish linguine, soft-shelled crab, lamb, beef, aubergine, and peanut butter parfait for dessert. Highlight was the crayfish linguine,..."

Ben Ch

"Amazing service, and decadent food which was well presented and was an art piece in itself. We visited for Restaurant Month in 2015 and I would..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Came here last night for a birthday dinner :-) Was incredible the linguine was my fav dish, we got the 3 course option and was more than enough..."

Chloe-Mae

"WOW.......where do I start. we dined here the other night and the food was absolutely exquisite. bursting with flavour and looking like a work of..."

Jade :-)

"I am all for praise here. Fairly priced food. Good portions. Great environment. Attentive staff. I liked it. I would say the food is of excellent..."

DontScrewWihMaFood

"Great Night out with my Wife for our Wedding Anniversary, Peanut butter dessert was The best ........ Staff were great fast service and made the..."

Paul Catterall

"My wife and I had a wonderful time celebrating our wedding anniversary at The Sugar Club. We have been wanting to go for a while and this was an..."

MSingh

"It was our 3rd visit to The Sugar Club & I must say they consistently 'get it right' - the perfect balance of kiwi friendliness & passionate foodie..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"The food was great. Our waiter Harry made our day! My niece and my father was so surprised when you sang happy birthday song to them! Thank you for..."

Ella Duan

"Absolutely top notch. Dined here for lunch & took advantage of the 3 course $59.00 deal which was awesome value. Everything about this place is..."

Sarah S

"Just can't get enough of this place! Went three times in the space of two weeks. Fantastic atmosphere, divine food and excellent service. The drinks..."

ET

"We went with two other couples for my husbands birthday and we're lucky enough to be seated in the private section. Our waiter was outstanding and..."

Helen Gyde

"Great place to go for something different. Interesting and refreshing menu with delicious fresh food, everything we ordered we enjoyed. Service was..."

Kathryn G

"Not surprisingly: loved the food, loved the view, loved the service, loved the decor, and loved the ambiance. Celebrated a birthday with the 7 course..."

Jenane Jenny Krishnaraj

"Spectacular view! And undoubtedly 5 star for the great service. Came here for the pre birthday celebration, I had a quick glance of the reservation..."

JJJiiiiAn

"My lovely friend got me the luxurious package which includes a very relaxing Spa treatment from East Day Spa and lunch at The Sugar Club ! I was..."

Mana Katsukawa Otimi

"We went there to celebrate our first year wedding anniversary and it was amazing, from start to end. Service was impeccable, the location and view..."

Luciana Aguzzoli

"I love everything about this restaurant. the staff was so friendly, we felt really unique in this place. The waitress was so kind and she explain the..."

Rocio Lazaro Lopez

"Interesting menu, with some star dishes. Languistine was great, along with the crayfish linguine. Not consistent however, as the beef with..."

Carmel Henry

"Spectacular view and great atmosphere, we went for dinner and watched the sunset across harbour bridge. the crayfish linguine is amazing, best dish..."

Chelsea Chian

"Fantastic cocktails and the staff were on point. Beautiful venue and love bathrooms with individual towels for drying your hands. Will be back again..."

Rona Dalgleish

"Amazing food, great service, lovely cocktails, and a spectacular view. I dined for lunch and had 3 plates - starting with the famous crayfish pasta,..."

Lucia Florence

"Got treated to Birthday dinner at Sugar Club which I was extremely excited about. My partner and I weren't aware that they no longer provide..."

Mezza

"Being taken out by my lovely boyfriend reached a whole new level of extravagant at the sugar club. I find the fine dining experience to be a little..."

Skye Jutivaree

"I love everything about this restaurant. I loved the view, the service, the food! everything was perfect for any occasion. We had a 3 course each for..."

FlyingMonkey

"Went here for the seven course degustation with wine pairing and it was to die for! My favourites were the Waikanae crab entre, the pork belly and..."

Andrea Fernandez

"We treated ourselves to a decadent lunch towards the tail end of Restaurant Month. The Restaurant Month promotion is 3 dishes for $59, a discount of..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Excellent views making for a perfect venue if you are keen to impress. A bit pricey for breakfast but I am told that dinner is definitely worth it...."

Auckland Foodie

"Truly delightful experience, we celebrated our anniversary here with a table by the window. great service with friendly and helpful staff. The food..."

April Goode

"Lovely atmosphere and the go to place for special occasionsTwo mains and a dessert is surprisingly filling despite the seemingly small portions...."

Chihuo

"NIce atmosphere and awesome views of Auckland city. Dined here Tuesday 4 August. Ushered to our table promptly and the menu was explained. Once we..."

Justin

"I've been looking forward to my lunch here and it didn't disappoint. The view was amazing, the atmosphere relaxing and the food spectacular. The pb&j..."

Tash

"I've been looking forward to the Sugar Club experience for quite some time, coming in with high hopes I was very impressed. The ambiance was chilled,..."

Khoa Le

"The food was great! Love the lamb shoulder and chocolate sorbet. The service is excellent and thanks for giving me a belated birthday surprise,..."

Michelle

"Finally had the chance to try Peter Gordon's The Sugar Club for my birthday. I heard so much about the place and the food and frankly, I was..."

Oliver Samin

"A great location excellent friendly staff from around the world. The lamb dish was heavenly, the cheeses very different and interesting choices that..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Mothers Day treat at this restaurant and had a very enjoyable evening. The first thing I must comment on was the service. From being greeted to being..."

Chris Mcneill

"OMGAmazing foodAmazing views Great place to go for a special treat, taste buds sure got a work out.The pannacotta Kina..."

Miss Persistant

"TOTALLY AMAZING!!! Outstanding best service ever.... We came here for dinner and picked 3 different meal courses each and WOW the flavours - you can..."

Donna&Shane

"Truly outstanding service, decor, food, cocktails and the most amazing views of Auckland City (reserve the window seat looking a the harbour..."

Alwayseating

"This was my fourth visit to the sugar club and definitely not my last! We went for my friends birthday and they brought her out a few chocolates and..."

Sophie Ansell

"I have been to the Sugar Club twice now. One lunch and one dinner. The service is absolutely flawless. The attitude, their helpfulness and..."

Wanderlust

"I went here for a Saturday lunch and it is, in short, amazing! The venison rendang was to die for and the peanut butter parfait had me wanting to..."

KitKat

"Ok lets do the basics first. Lots of firsts for me here. Had Friday business lunch. Top knotch service. Every dish was well explained when served...."

Jay

"Was amazing, awesome staff, incredible food. One of the best dining experiences of my life. A great restaurant for a special occasion because it is..."

Lisa Kent

"Superb service , best view in Auckland Had a cosmopolitan which was not the best. the food itself is some of the best in Auckland, I am however not a..."

Shane Philiips

"Clearly the reviews for this restaurant say it all, and hey, it should. It's in a stunning location with a spectacular view and the menu is..."

Minily

"5 of us dined here for a late lunch. The purpose of this was to show our friend from the UK the skytower experience (without having to jump off it!)...."

Cazza Holland

"1st time: August 2014I went there for lunch time and it was really amazing experience. The price included 3 (small) dishes and free 24hrs valet..."

Tanz

"Had an excellent time. Great food and great service! We ended up ordering 5 dishes. The food is so good, we just wanted to try as much as we can. We..."

Don Shrimpton

"Beautiful food as you would expect, and fantastic views. Good service. Everything tasted just right, even the cheeseboard was immaculate. As far as a..."

Jzizzle

"The Sugar Club is the fourth restaurant opened by Peter Gordon who is a famous New Zealand-born, London-based chef. The restaurant is located on..."

Winny

"Wow. Wow. Wow. Love. It. Here. The food was OUTSTANDING. Would recommend anything. Love Peter Gordon's menu and dining structure. Our waiter was..."

Juliet Ede

"My husband and I enjoyed a beautiful dinner here for his birthday. Not only is the setting wonderful but the staff were attentive (but not too much)..."

Hannah Prior

"Best restaurant I have ever been to. Food was absolutely amazing and service was perfect! The view is stunning too! Recommend the lamb, crayfish and..."

Tessa Hall

"My partner and I had an excellent meal here. Was very impressed and will be returning. The staff gave outstanding service which made our experience..."

Sue Smith

"Love love love! Firstly free valet parking is awesome... i came here for a birthday celebration and we enjoyed two courses for lunch. We had..."

Holly D-T

"Went here for our wedding anniversary and was not disappointed ! Service was good and food was on point ! I opted for the 4 course and my husband got..."

Amanda Yim

"2nd time up here this time went for staff dinner for 3 course and ended up getting 6 courses for 3 amazing experience and very good food and service..."

Garry Trewin

"Ever since The sugar club opened I have been keen to check it out so when choosing a venue for our annual girls Christmas dinner it was an easy..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Wonderfully presented food. Lots of fresh colours and contrasting textures paired with a refreshing view. The menu is set up quite differently from..."

Rachel

"Located on the 53rd floor of the Sky Tower, The Sugar Club offers incredible panoramic views of Auckland City while you enjoy possibly the most..."

Sophia

"Came here for a celebration late Sunday lunch with a friend. My friend rang ahead to warn them I was Celiac and i was provided with gf bread and..."

Faroe3456

"The place was great but did not meet my expectation. The food was good, the service was excellent and the view was fantastic. However I was expecting..."

Moira McFarland

"Very flash, cocktails & service are great but the food wasn't that amazing considering the price and establishment. The dessert is a exception..."

Cole Saunders

"Beautiful food. Lovely service. The attention to detail is astounding.Now, I'm huge on quantity when it comes to food; taste/quality is..."

Adeline

"We came here the other night and really enjoyed ourselves. Dinner here includes the use of valet parking and a ride up the Sky Tower for free, so..."

Rice & Kai

"Amazing view and Fantastic food, need to improve bit on service but overall experience was good and I will definitely visit their..."

Joanna

"The Sugar Club is actually kinda cool.... Not as pretence and snobby as some people think. Peter Gordon does something different here. Firstly its on..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"We ate here for the first time last week and I was very impressed. The dining room was inviting yet understated and the service was fine. The menu..."

Gus

"Just an incredible experience I would recommend to anyone. The taste of every plate was beautiful. The new dessert menu was exquisite - I loved the..."

Rachel Haggerty

"Ate here for the second time. Amazing views; food which has to be experienced to be believed; every dish was great (except for the basil and olive..."

Hamish Caithness

"My husband and I dined at the Sugar Club last week and I feel I must compliment them. The Sugar Club delivered the whole package - fantastic staff..."

Janette Hos

"Best restaurant in Auckland.....now that fine dinning in Auckland is dying is great to have a place with the perfect views....great service and..."

Oscar

"We had the pleasure of dining here today . The food was amazing and we had a great waiter Graham. Every fish that we ordered was faultless. It was..."

Deborah Kay

"Wow! The Sugar Club is one of the best places I have been to!The spectacular view at sunset is one not to be missed.We were seated by the..."

Michelle Koizumi

"1 word, WOW. I dined here a couple of weeks ago with a girlfriend of mine and we were both incredibly impressed. More than just the food was the full..."

Mel

"Our group of 8 visited for lunch. Food was superb, as was the view and the Rose recommended divine! The staff were just lovely - knowledgeable and..."

Tania Hart

"Everything was fabulous. The views were awesome, the décor, the service, and of course the food. I tried dishes that I normally wouldn't eat, like..."

Birdy

"We had lunch here on Monday.Superb views, Classy staff.The food options were varied - Small plates, I had 5Scallops Pakora Duck breast..."

Glenn Town

"This is the best of the best when it comes to service and food. Amazing. I am not a massive fan of the sky tower location, but I will be in the..."

Paul

"Well what can I say? Dining at The Sugar Club was excellent. The service was impeccable, the food was to die for and the view was..."

Joanne

"Having been to The Sugar Club in the UK, when the excuse came along with a birthday celebration we took it.Initially thrown as to whether this..."

Matt Cullum

"Wow wow wow, what an incredible dining experience. It's nice to be in Peter Gordon's new restaurant after celebrating my birthday at Dine when it had..."

Emma Creighton

"Our group of seven celebrated an important family birthday at The Sugar Club and enjoyed a memorable evening of fine wine, fab food and excellent..."

Rae Towers

"What an amazing restaurant. I would highly recommend eating here if you get the chance.We had a group of 11 people dine here and everyone..."

Rebecca Lawson

"I believe this is its first weekend opened, however it doesn't show! Extremely polished in all aspects and the food was well deserving of a great..."

Sandy R

"You don't get to dress up and feel super fancy at a top (literally ;) ) location very often in Auckland. This place gives its visitors the..."

Loritaa

"As fans of Gordon's food my wife and I decided to try Sugar Club back in February and it was delightful, good service, a great wine list, and the..."

Andre Cesar Botelho Vidoto

"I had a lovely brunch here and highly recommend for a premium dining experience that you'd love to dress up for. Don't be deterred by the minimum $35..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Peter Gordon’s Sugar Club Auckland has recently opened up, since the closure of ‘Dine by Peter Gordon’, also run by SkyCity, but in Federal..."

Alistair Ross

"Overall a good dining experience. We went here as a group of 4 on a Saturday night. It was busy. We sat in the lounge first and each had a..."

Food Dilemma

"Our server, Ken was amazing. Food was delicious and paced really well. My daughter loved her chicken mains. The lamb was wonderful. Shoutout to Adel..."

Kim Burnside

"The food was sensational. I don’t think I have ever had such great lamb! The wine and cocktail menu is extensive and delicious!! The view is..."

Sarah K

"We did the degustation menu. Absolutely brilliant. The food was amazing - even the things I wouldn’t normally jump at were fabulous. The bread and..."

Elise Rogers

"Thank you Sugar club really enjoyed the hospitality with an amazing dishes and not forgetting tue beautiful sunset view .Booked the evening for the..."

Nancy Swamy

"I would give 6 out of 5 stars. I forgot the name of the girl who served us on 19th nov , 8:30 booking for dhara with the long braided hair was..."

Dhara Patel

"Phenomenal. Staff were friendly, polite and accommodating. Food was delicious to say the least and we thoroughly enjoyed the tasting menu and wine..."

James Mitchell

"Great experience, great service and with a view to match. The food was all delicious, well seasoned and the cocktails do not disappoint. Low lights,..."

Jina Hong

"My wife and I came here as our "splurge" dinner during our honeymoon in New Zealand and we will remember it forever. The food, the views, the..."

Kevin Sauer

"Yes, yes, any time yes! Fantastic time! Excellent cocktails ! Very cozy and inviting interior design. Very kind and attentive stuff. Excellent choice..."

Deanna

"Fancy place, excellent customer service, delicious food, and outstanding view. I like everything about this restaurant. The staff was very friendly,..."

Rosie When

Esther Restaurant

"The highlights were definitely the Cloudy Bay Clam pasta, puff bread and the abundance of wine choices! Also a shout out to the steak and the..."

J M

"Esther was such a fabulous restaurant to stumble upon! A lovely walk along the Auckland marina led us here, and we’re so glad it did. Even without..."

Judah Joseph

"I was invited to celebrate my birthday at Esther restaurant and my first bad experience at Esther was forgotten at all . I found a friendly staff..."

Rebeca Rojas

"Had my 22nd birthday dinner here and everything was perfect, from the food to the service, to the ambience. Vibes fr, highly recommend. The clam..."

Brianne Hernandez

"Esther’s $65 Restaurant Month deal is so worth it, come give it a go and you won’t regret it! Special highlights were the puff pastry and sticky..."

Natasha Ong

"Beautiful place with delicious food and drinks. The service was outstanding and the waitress we had was well versed in the menu and had great..."

Bridgette

"Vanya was the stand out waitress and server for the whole dining experience. Her awesome and impeccable service coupled with a genuine interest and..."

Samuel Ong

"The snacks are great but the mains we chose did not meet our expectations. The duck was great though. Also not sure if it is good value for money if..."

Tshepang .Afrika

"A beautifully designed restaurant with incredibly tasty food. Excellent service and unique presentation of dishes. However, the portions are small,..."

Mai Srugo

"Very nice place with attentive knowledgeable staff. Food was really nice but quite small portions even when their menu and staff say they are large. ..."

Jeffrey B

"Went to Esther with a couple of friends for dinner. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Restaurant decor was great. Food - we ordered 2 pasta..."

cindy shum

"Enjoyed the feasting menu for a Christmas function. Food was good, decor great and the staff super attentive in the restaurant. The baked saganaki..."

Anna Pomeroy

"First of all, I’m shocked there’s no Yelp page for this restaurant. I guess it doesn’t matter. This place is incredible! We loved it! The food..."

Jim Minkey

"We celebrated our anniversary at Esther. I would say the food was fantastic !! We ordered the restaurant of the month menu and ordered the extras..."

Alexandra Kumaran

"Paid a visit to Esther’s during my stay at QT Auckland. The fittings and atmosphere is absolutely amazing and all staff were super attentive and..."

Ruth Li

"The food was awesome especially the puff bread and the apple pie ! The staff was very nice and kept asking if our food was alright. Overall it was..."

Jessie Guo

"Absolutely love this restaurant. We made a last minute decision to have a late dinner after walking past and the hostess was super accommodating,..."

Nicolene Van Dyk

Coco's Cantina

89/100 (1406 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We sat outside seated at the cute table and ordered the pea ricotta ravioli and meatball spaghetti to share. We also ordered house white wine which..."

G1k

"Ohhh Lordy. We ate here tonight and that was one heck of a meal!We had the Lemon & ricotta ravioli and the Linguine. The ravioli was so..."

Stacey

"Love the food and atmosphere here- always so cosy. Sunday’s are the best- less crowded and also the Sunday roasts are amazing value...."

Forking Hungry

"Its a little pricey for the amount of food you get, portions are small. But quality is fantastic, and service was great. Would absolutely go..."

Alex Basile

"LOVE happy hour here.... $7 wine! Cheap pasta!!!! AmazingLove sitting on the footpath and people watching - it’s the best.I love their..."

Chan Can Eat

"Fantastic food and service! We can’t wait to come..."

Annabel Harris

"Finally found some good Italian food in Auckland! The meatballs and spaghetti is freaking delicious! Can't stop thinking about it. God..."

Angie

"Great food all-around as per usual, however pork belly was a bit of a disappointment how it came out slightly burnt on the top and majority of it was..."

Peter Chan

"Finally visited this place after so many years looking at it from the car window lol. It is definitely aGreat place for catching up with friends..."

Food 24/7

"Love the atmosphere and food here! It is a bit pricy but you really can’t find anywhere like this in Auckland. The spaghetti meatballs..."

SpoonMe

"Popped into cocos cantina for dinner tonight. What an amazing atmosphere. The place was packed to the brim. Ordered the beetroot and blue cheese..."

Flippynz

"I had the polenta chips- my first time and it was definitely worth it. Also had the lamb rack which was cooked to perfection along with a green sauce..."

#fatlyfe

"My favourite restaurant in Auckland. It's quirky and fun and so welcoming. The food is amazing (the polenta chips, meatballs and vegetarian ravioli..."

Hannah Poole

"We had an amazing dinner at Coco’s Cantina on K Road last Sunday, it was a jog down the memory lane for me as the food that I’ve had would..."

Annie Ren

"The service here is golden, they make you feel at ease and just very welcome.The polenta chips are friigin yum.And my ravioli was..."

Mcm

"What an absolute god damned delight.I'd heard about Coco's, read about Coco's, walked past Coco's, smelled the aromas's coming from Coco's,..."

Kieran

"Cosy warm and personable. The wine list is great. The pork belly and fennel apple slaw ..... woooow and ridiculously good they complement..."

Foodslut

"Finally made it to Coco’s Cantina and early enough to get a seat at the window with a view! This place packs out fast especially with happy..."

Jaffa

"Located on a crowded strip of K’Road, Coco’s Cantina has been trending for a while. My friends and I visited the place on a Saturday night around..."

Linh 💛

"Cocos is probably my favourite restaurant in Auckland, the food is always amazing, the staff are great and the restaurant has a nice ambience. They..."

David

"Atmosphere is the best! Staff are friendly & quick!! Luv going here. Guttered I have a new phone as my old phone had pics.. def can’t leave here..."

Lia.ksi

"A group of 5 girlfriends visited for the very first time last night. We were absolutely delighted with the prompt, friendly and helpful service, as..."

Silva Star

"While I wasn’t blown away by the food when I first went to Coco's, the restaurant's reputation swayed me into coming again a few months later –..."

Raymond Tiong

"Coco's Cantina does not do bookings. It's likely you will have to wait for a table, which is fine since you can get a drink at the..."

SLM

"Packed restaurant, sat outside for the evening having dinner with a friend. The food was delicious, staff made sure to check on outside customers..."

AGB

"Great place for a quick drink after work on a Friday at Happy Hour.That is exactly what I went for and ordered an Apple Cider. Staff were..."

Rohit Victor

"Not the best food but definitely not the worst either. Bloody amazing Tiramisu. Holy moly you have to try it! Nicely presented tea too. Just another..."

Kelly

"Let me tell you something.. Coco's Cantina is far from making the top. Keeping your guests at the bar is one thing, but atleast have enough seats..."

Eniboo

"Fabulous Italian food and great service. Loved the tiramisu especially and the daily specials were great. We had some ricotta dip thing that was out..."

Petra Pearce

"Outstanding quality of food, best I've had at a restaurant. Just a bit too cheesy and oily for me, but that's because I don't like a lot of cheese..."

Imperius Malekith

"Came here with a friend who is a frequent diner here. We started off with happy hour drinks which is on offer until 7pm. For food we ordered the..."

Bobby Anderson

"This place holds a certain charm that can only be achieved with great family friendly service and ecletic decor to feel like you are in Nonna's home...."

Vicki Wong

"The service was amazing here - the staff were so friendly and accommodating. I had the Ravioli and it was the best pasta I have ever had. I'll..."

Sarah Cornes

"This was my second time here and I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had knocked through the main wall and expanded the restaurant...."

Lucyeatsakld

"Firstly the decor and the look is great, the service is amazing as the staff make you feel like part of the family, noting is a issue and when the..."

Brad Vidovich

"I've eaten here three times and I look forward to the fourth. When I need my Italian food fix, this is the place to go. The atmosphere is delightful,..."

T Jacobs

"If you love aracini balls and polenta chips, this place is definitely the best. I was apprehensive going here at first due to the rustic appearance..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Great service and delicious food!Will definitely come back. I love Italian food and they have some of the best Auckland has to offer. ..."

Noosheen Nezhad

"The food was amazing! I would highly recommend the Polenta fries and Arancini balls- they were both full of flavour and big portions! Although we..."

Ashleigh

"Coco's for dinner Started with the risotto rice balls - they wereAbsolutely amazing! For our mains we had the pea and asparagus..."

Ariane Nuttall

"God I loooooooooooooove Coco's Cantina!The place cranks and the food is BANGING!!! Be early there is limited space and people come flocking..."

Alwayseating

"The food here is really yum, the pasta tastes really fresh. We had to wait quite a while for the food to arrive and it was averagely busy. I also..."

L.B.

"After years of pining after Coco's Catina - I FINALLY went! Boy oh boy I'm glad that I did 😍. We arrived a little late but they didn't seem to..."

Monique Porteous

"Came here for my birthday, staff were awesome and attentive. Made sure drinks were topped up and we were looked after. Food came out and i was wowed..."

Gavin Verhulst

"You wouldn't expect much from the look of the establishment but wow awesome service so lovely the staff,and the food came out quick tasting so good..."

Raz

"Best Italian restaurant on K Rd by far :-) Definitely about time that things were livened up on the old lady of Auckland, and Coco's brings style..."

Frank

"Good service, good sized portions, quality food. But be ready to wait for a long time (40-60mins) if you go there at peak hour! But you can always..."

ShoRt

Fleur Cerecke

"This place is pretty good, very "rustic" and "hipster". Ambiance is great a bit small and crowded at times but overall I enjoyed dining here. Service..."

Nathalie

"We went on Tuesday night, could not believe how busy it was, full by the time we started eating, which in itself is a good indication. We were..."

Dave Koefoed

"This is a fabulous place. Italian food done beautifully, good vibes, friendly staff, etc etc. Not the place for a quiet refined meal - more fun &..."

Yoda

"Wow this place is so cool and the food is great as well! We dropped in for an early dinner before a show and it just happened to be their Happy..."

Austin

"Cocos thanks once again for a fantastic dining experience. I love your ethic as much as your tummy warming deliciously crafted food. You're delicious..."

Jessicamcharnley45

"Had the set menu between 12 of us. Great flavours and cooking. Very good value and deservedly very busy. Will definitely return soon. Recommend the..."

Neil Kellett

"Hearty home style Italian cooking with a no frills surrounding- great for an informal catch up with friends or a cost date night. Grab a table..."

Zoe Bowker

"okay so my friends go here quite often and ive never been. i walk past all the time, i wonder what could possibly be in those doors that everyone..."

Kp Food Reviewer 2000

"I've never been to Italy before but I feel like I just did and then it only took me 20 minutes to drive home and have a lie down after the most..."

Alana Rose Gray

"Just had a fantastic meal at Cocos. First time here and will definitely recommend to others. Good service, lovely atmosphere and amazing food. Thank..."

Colette O'Connor

"Such a fantastic spot. Beautifully lit, funky vibe and staff who make the place. Simple classical food done exceptionally well, it's a..."

Paul Evans

"the place is amazing has a wonderful buzz about it and totally love what they are doing here, very old school italian feel and definitely one of the..."

Gidz Khalifa

"Yess the hype is real this place embodies the old school restaurant in such an unassuming way! it has all the classic makings of an Italian family..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"My boyfriend took me here to celebrate my 20th birthday. I ordered the potato and ricotta ravioli with truffle mushrooms and and white wine sauce...."

Priscilla Khang

"One of my favourites hands-down. Unpretentious and amazing tasting Italian food. This place also has a fantastic cured meat and garlic sharing board..."

Meaghan Aureguy

"I went here with a bad bank balance😒 I had to order a salad and watch the rest of my friends eat food. The salad was probably the best salad I've..."

Vincent Warner

"Had high expectations for Coco's - lots of friends had recommended it and I'd been waiting ages to give it a go. Did not disappoint! Got seated..."

Emily Pavey

"Have always wanted to try Coco's & finally did for my birthday dinner. Never have I ever felt so immediately comfortable in a restaurant. Everyone is..."

Michele

"food is nice but there is a long wait. staffs are really nice and friendly and for sure they know how to deal with customers and make them welcome..."

Shabnam Rafiei

"Everything on the menu is amazing with Coco's having a cool rustic vibe. Loved it, great atmosphere. Will definitely be back to try more..."

Victoria

"Coco's Cantina is a cherished destination on the busy and very eclectic K' Rd. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an Italian 'rural' enotica - where..."

Bri DiMattina

"Service was excellent, and great deals during happy hour :) the antipasti were quite nice. I had the spaghetti and meatballs - meatballs were huge..."

Maia Churichkova

"Great service with great food. The late could be a bit long but it's definitely worth it. Spaghetti with meatballs are saucy and have lots of..."

Poricasol

"Had been hearing great things about Coco's Cantina and the reviews were right, Went along on a Tuesday night, was a short wait for a table but..."

Toni Wilson

"It's the second time I've visited in 12 months and the staff are as enthusiastic as ever. The decor is funky, the music is good and the food is..."

Chas Nz

"Coco's cantina has been around for years but for some reason I have never made it there. Then when I saw it was in the metro top 50 restaurants I..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Great Italian food, great atmosphere, staff were very friendly and loved the music playing in the background. I had a prawn pasta dish, rich and full..."

Vitale Eti

"If you're after authentic and rustic Italian cuisine then this is the place. We had a large gathering there and were served a set menu. We had..."

Raffi

" I love this place and every time we go it's faultless. I always go for the pork and the last one with the smoked plums was delicious. My partner had..."

Kelly Kelly

"If a relaxed atmosphere and excellent food are what you are looking for then you found the place! Great decor, friendly staff and wonderful food. All..."

Hannah Shaw

"Fourth time at Coco's, food is always great, and if you don't like the service you should probably find somewhere more suited to your taste. Great..."

Ray Murphy

"Never had a bad meal and service has always been amazing this place will blow u away when u walk in u think its a quiet small spot then when inside u..."

Dave Son

"We went to this cute place for dinner yesterday. The decor and atmosphere takes you to Europe and we instantly felt like home.The service..."

Candy Boy Food Journey

Jacqui Crawley

"The food and the atmosphere at Coco's is fantastic. I love the fact that it is on K'rd and not in Ponsonby. The staff is very welcoming and..."

JohnnyF

"I really enjoyed this place. Sangria was strong, but delicious none the less. I ordered the steak which was cooked perfectly. My partner had the..."

Jamez Hill III

"Really good service but quite expensive. The polenta chips and arancini balls are amazing. My pork belly main was quite over priced for what it was...."

Tessa Hall

"Wonderful! Beautiful food & atmosphere. Friendly staff. We ordered the ravioli, fish of the day, pork belly, antipasti platter, tiramisu plus so much..."

Мѳдлд Кєячл

"Great atmosphere, a hip and bustling eatery with the best meatballs in town, great for people watching and carousing late into the night. Oh and..."

Matthew Sunderland

"Great experience and great food!Lovely personal service from all the staff we dealt with and beyond incredible food! We ate mainly off the..."

Summer

"18 June 2013 Linda N.Went recently for the first time and can not wait to go back. The food was outstanding and the best wait staff we have ever..."

Lyn Nicholls

"Went here for the first time last night. Had a 3/4 hour wait to be seated at a table but we could have eaten sooner at the bar if we..."

Antonia

"I've been to Coco's Catina at least once a month since it opened! The food is always consistent and the service is great. Sometimes you have to wait..."

Meghan Titter

"The ambiance is fantastic, the staff are uber cool but don't know it and the food impresses every single time. Don't worry about what you order -..."

ElSizzling Chorizo

"We went to Coco's last Friday night, they don't take bookings but as it's summer holiday time they weren't too busy and we got a table straight..."

Anita Walsh

"This place was one of my favourite eateries and I would have celebrated a recent big birthday there, had it been open on a Sunday. However, I..."

NomNomPanda

"Went here for a work do and we all got food envy. Super spot! Delicious calamari, cosy fit out, good looking and friendly staff. Auckland has been..."

Brodie

"What a wonderful, friendly place to dine! We had such a great time, super friendly and efficient staff, a great menu to choose from and a fun..."

Jarrod Smythe

"Coco's is my all-time favourite in Auckland. I love its casual, vibrant atmosphere. Some might not like that it is super busy and bustling, and also..."

Jason Lingard

"Been for the first time to this lovely place a few days ago. The food was really nice. We had rice balls with blue cheese, the ravioli, the fish of..."

Giapo Grazioli

"I didn't know what took me so long to finally pay Coco's a visit. It wasn't a disappointing visit, although not cheap but we had a really great time...."

YellowBlankets

"Maître d really attentive, novelty of writing your name on the wall for your booking.. So busy and a 60min wait on tables, got our table in 15 mins..."

Frequency

"Mmmmm Coco’s Cantina. This lively lil space on Auckland’s ecletic K’rd is mine & my hubby’s fave place to eat in the city, and has been for..."

Melissa Stininato

"Great atmosphere and service. The food is a great fusion of Spanish and Italian. Make sure you book to get a table. The cocktails are good..."

Sarah K

"Absolutely in love with this place! One of the best spaghetti and meatballs, polenta chips and delicious paté🍝 I have an amazing time every time..."

Elena Khrustalyova

"What an amazing place to have food and catch up with friends. Place was buzzing, it was busy and looked amazing. It didn't feel like we are in..."

E R

"Great casual dining experience, superb (and fun) service and scrumptious food. Love that most dietary requirements are catered for and not a blink of..."

Chantal McNaught

"Very cool place with a great service and delicious food! Dont pass it and come to check it out! First time there and liked right away! The place has..."

Deanna

"Went with a group and booked their private room upstairs ($120 to book) which was awesome as we could listen to our own music and it was nice and..."

Anna Pomeroy

"Delicious food. Good service. Busy place. Had the Prosciutto and Rocket pizza and my son had the Meatballs. Specials on drink’s depending on..."

Nicky Andrews

"Authentic italian food and great great service. The best meal I had in Auckland. Reasonable price with hospitality service makes me feel like..."

Lun Huang

"We came for happy hour on a Tuesday from 5:15-6:30ish. To our surprise they have a deal on Tuesdays for 17 dollar pizzas (20 for the prosciutto)! We..."

Helen Lee

"I have been coming here for just about 10 years and I should have posted this earlier. I am Italian but just the family name does not make you a..."

Davide Lovison

"Coco's Cantina saved my Friday. I didn't have a reservation but they had a table available outside. I had the seafood linguine, my partner had a..."

The Translator

"Favourite restaurant! Brilliant food and lovely people. Behind the scenes they are working hard to support all the right initiatives. A restaurant..."

christian heinigen

"A very good establishment, everything was very good. Well priced and approachable, not a nice fun casual place. It doesn't hit exceptional but it's..."

Andrew George

"beautiful food, we enjoyed our time here, Kira was professional in everyway, Luam was aone of the chef and recommended us some of their well known..."

Jeaffally Helu

"We celebrated a family birthday in the private dining room. The set menu was delicious and the perfect amount of food. We had our own bathroom and..."

Phoebe Prescott

"Such a beautiful, colourful and lively place for dinner and drinks. Amazing staff and delicious food, including lots of options for different dietary..."

Alayna Powley

"Lovely place with nice pizzas and great service. I only misses a little bit more of nduja punch in my pizza. Nonetheless very nicely..."

Mario Velasco

"Many tasty food options on the menu, nice wine list (with new options often) & nice environment. Always great service provided by their smiley and..."

Laëtitia D

Palazzo Italia

"Wonderful food, great atmosphere & amazingly friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend giving this little place a try. We will definitely be going back..."

Denise Church Winslade

"Absolutely incredible 3 course surprise menu. Service was spot on and would highly recommend. Will be returning..."

Tash Mutu

"We had a great gastronomic experience. The staff was friendly and the service very efficient. We enjoyed a great atmosphere in a very nice ambience...."

Giancarlo Cavallaro

"Discovered Palazzo Italia when walking past at lunchtime. Stopped to have a look and ended up eating a delicious lunch. The focaccia filled..."

David Ruck

"Incredible, try the multi course menu and let the chef surprise you with his delicious..."

Morag Smailes

"Great place for lunch, dinning in as well as easy to grab something to take away. Really cosy and friendly..."

Kahu Whiu

"Have been 6-7 times now and can't wait to go back - great service and wonderful food - if you like real Italian food - go for the surprise menu - you..."

Michael Kingston

"I have just booked a group of friends into this restaurant for a birthday celebration in November. First impressions are 100% as I had a lovely email..."

Wendy Young

"Great place with great staff. They offer authentic Italian quality food, wine and coffee. Love..."

Lorenzo Pollara

"Great food , great service, worth finding a park or..."

Joanne McKay

"The authentic Italian service was incredible and equally matched by the food and..."

Lisa Stiven

"2nd time going here for dinner in two weeks! Food is yummy and staff are all Italian and gorgeous! Best service I've experienced in Auckland in long..."

Debbie McCarron

"This was our first visit, and we loved it. Wonderful wait staff, spacious interior, great food. We'll be back,..."

Liz Thrush

"Beautiful food, beautiful people. The best aperol spritzer & pasta I've had in NZ ��..."

Pip Larner

"Palazzo Italia is the ideal spot for an afternoon snack and wine or lunch. Staff is always so warm and hospitable and the food and wine is..."

Taylar W

"Super B place. From the decoration to the music it plays, this place is amazing. All the staff is from Italy, which makes it much more authentic...."

Diana Marcela Chaparro

"Amazing, surprised I don't hear enough people talking about this place. I dined on a Friday night and went for the 4 course meal and was blown away..."

Yasir Al-Hilali

"I thought this plate of food was so nice, I eat one before the photo. Sorry Chief! Great place to dine, lovely atmosphere. There was 4 of us. We..."

Morris Turner

"Very good place! The food is great! and the staff there is so nice! Really..."

Laureano Basabe

"We dined here on Valentine's day and it was a good experience. The restaurant was well decorated, the staff was very friendly, and on top of it, the..."

Giang Nguyen

"Very friendly staff, good food and a discount with student card...."

Jasmin Bull

"Friendly n attentive service, accommodating n competent kitchen.. best Italian restaurant in Auckland offering not only great pizza n pasta but..."

JANNIS LI

"Amazing food and fantastic customer service. My partner and I ordered the 4 course surprise menu..best decision ever! Downstairs, they have a nice..."

Kayla Blakley

"Delicious pizzas and really cool ambiance! But, somewhat pricier than I think it was worth. We didn't order from the main menu because we were..."

Renee Miller

The Store

88/100 (1721 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Solid brunch food, service is..."

CARO CONSUMES

"I had the granola at a brunch session. It was overall good but I feel the menu could be a bit more elaborative! The outside seating area is lovely..."

Renie

"I came here for brunch with two friends. The Store is the perfect brunch place in the summer as most of the seating is outdoor, so you can enjoy the..."

Sharon Louie

"Was a regular here over the years. The food is top notch and makes for a delicious brunch, and the staff are always excellent. I enjoy the seating..."

LV.N

"got their donut for takeaway earlier , both were so yummy ! generous filling and texture so soft and fluffy; and they werent too sweet as well!..."

MCP

"Great coffee and fab cabinet food. The store owns coffee in britomart I’ve had breakfast here also, but not in a while, I do remember it was..."

Chan Can Eat

"Came in today for a birthday lunch with friends. Tried food from the menu and the cabinet. Got the feta danish, gnocchi and the kumara with halloumi...."

Rosanne Choy

"Great place for a coffee in Britomart (they use All Press) plus the bonus of complimentary sparkling water is always a draw card for me. Prices are..."

Shannon

"The Store, you've knocked it out of the park with this brekky. Early mornings are hard enough as it is but a start like this sets you up for the day...."

Amindha Fernando

"impeccable staff and service! Enjoyed every moment of dining here. Food was delicious with amazing choice. Lovely and super friendly staff. Food was..."

Cheapeatobsession

"Has great cabinet food, I enjoy their almond croissants to go. Their one is crispy but moist in the middle. Slightly smaller but they give you a..."

G1k

"We visited The Store for lunch today. I was recommended the butternut and ricotta ravioli which I chose to order and a cold pressed Broccoli juice...."

Siobhan Collins

"Had the muesli for brunch and it was delicious! Ambience was pretty and they have heaters on so it's not freezing to sit outside despite the weather..."

Asianfoodie

"Great place to start your weekend! Outside seating, fresh air and a great variety of great pastries. Great MYO breakfast for 2 only $24 :)Great..."

Mashed_Potato

"Very nice food and service, coffee was absolutely amazing. Food was very yummy.Car park was a bit hard to find.Food:..."

Sammiii

"Quick coffee and a tasty little pain au chocolat. The store is best on a sunny day under the wide umbrellas with friends and chattering..."

Annie Tong

"Friendly staff, good grub and great coffee! What more could a girl ask for? In my quest for mushroom gnocchi, I stumbled on the store in the..."

Shreeya Jayaraman

"I love coming here for a coffee and chat with friends. It has a great atmosphere and the staff are always very friendly. I keep coming back to this..."

Crackerjacker

"Good breakfast here. I love scramble eggs and they cooked it’s so nice tomatoes very juicy too. Avocado on flat bread also yummy but the bread too..."

Jewel

"Had an amazing brunch here - very friendly staff who all worked efficiently and with a smile :) The food was beautifully presented and the..."

Nekokoko

"A great spot downtown for a coffee and brunch! The inside is nice and toasty and the outside seating looked pretty comfortable too. We had the..."

Desmond Lucali

"We stopped here for afternoon coffees and cakes. My piccolo was spot on and the cakes were just as delicious. Sat outside under a well placed heater..."

Eat Talk Laugh

"The vibes in this restaurant is amazing! The staff we’re very funny and friendly. I ordered a market fish burger and it was good but not the best..."

Hazel Mesina

"Came here for lunch but it was really for breakfast ... busy but nice seating outside only complaint would be the tables as you can’t put your feet..."

Donna&Shane

"Great place for a lunch with friends on a nice day. They have lots of outdoor seating, so the best time to catch it would be when the weather is..."

Jess

"Brief menu. With a very tasty breakfast. Mushrooms were the best. Very friendly staff that were informative and accommodating. Clean and great..."

BradyBunch

"This place was niiiiiiiiiiceWe met a friend for lunch and sat outside, and Babycake had a cute little baby chair.Coffee was yum, and I..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"Came here for Saturday brunch and I ordered the burger and a latte. Wow! I think it might be one of the best burger I’ve tried. The portion is..."

Amanda

"A quick snack at around 11:30 was a good experience for the adults but not so for a 4 year old. Funky upmarket health inspired cuisine does not do it..."

Fred Ade

"The store is one of my favourite cafe to visit. love their friendly and kind staff. It was extreamly hot day and ordered green tea, pepper mint and..."

Yuri.kim479

"Very close to where I live, have been many times and consistently very good. Love their big breakfast and they make delicious fries with skin left..."

Clove

"Great ambience, excellent service and food. Had the Bacon, Toulouse sausage, hash browns, poached eggs and artisan bread. From the menu it says..."

888bing888

"Came here 20 minutes before their kitchen closed, yet the staff were very nice about it! We got the Organic Chicken Salad and their Agria..."

Oksana Zhang

"Wanting some brunch in the afternoon, so had the ricotta hotcakes and hash browns, both of which were different from what I expected, in the best..."

AucklandEater

" The Store is one of the best places to go to in Britomart. The service is great and so is the food. I would most definitely recommend the..."

Lilyroselondon

"A quality food establishment within the Britomart area. This cafe was quite busy so decided to take a gander at it as stomach was rumbling for..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Really nice food, nice ambiance and good vibe. Great for brunch and to catch up with friends!! Staff were friendly! I had the omelette, really tasty..."

Anthony Ursino

"Great location chill vibeGreat place for breakfast before workHad ricotta hotcakes and big breakfast; big portions, well done and decent..."

FoodiePhysician

"We got the hot cakes, gnocchi, and the omelette. Starting with the hot cakes, it was probably the best one out of the 3 dishes as it was sweet and..."

Jason Zhang

"We went here for a brunch on Saturday. We had the Market fish with black currant and yogurt which ia divine and cooked to perfection, the combination..."

Gorgeous_mojo

"First time here, my dad is a regular and raves about how good their baguette sandwiches are. Came here with my dad actually upon this first visit..."

Holly Grey

"Food is so good. The pancakes are delicious 😍 Perfect for brunches and the food is very filling. It's a cute little cafe! Strongly recommend...."

Koyal Lal

"This cafe is lovely in winter. You can sit outside but there's heaters and they give you blankets too. The big breakfast really is big, really..."

Dxlche

"Located at the heart of Britomart this place has a great ambiance, service, and food. I went with my mom for a sit down breakfast and tried..."

Wapatino

"Great friendly service, quality food, comfortable place to hang around! Been here twice and the food taste great if not a little on the pricey side,..."

Ryan Wong

"Love this little local in Britomart. Stopped by for a jam donut which was simple but delicious. Tastes like store bought jam but the actual donut was..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Had a great experience at The Store for lunch today. Waitor was very personable and took our orders efficiently but did not feel rushed at all. The..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"I remember the first time I came here during my first year at uni. I was still getting used to the city area, thought I might do little walk about..."

Tavita Milford

"Absolutely delightful meal here! Always busy but they do deliver great service. Food was great, price was acceptable. The only flaw might be sitting..."

Tony Wang

"Totally recommend. Fabulous food..great service. Went for Sunday brunch and the place was buzzing..Menu very interesting with alot of different..."

Jenny Stronge

"Amazing food , lovely setting , the service we got from the outside end compared to the inside is like two different restaurants .in regards to..."

Claire

"Been here a couple of times but can't really remembered what I have ordered but the porkBenedict did give me a good impression of the food and..."

Michelle Chua

"The last day. After a lazy breakfast in bed of fruit and nutella and freshly squeezed orange juice, A and I sped towards Sunday mass. We ate quiches..."

Vivi S

"The Store is a great cafe/restaurant with a chilled vibe, great service and delicious food. The menu might be a little hard to decipher if ur a..."

Ffionachua

"Meal was delicious and reasonably priced, $20 for the smoked fish on buckwheat galette and I was hungry. Service was prompt and very friendly. Had a..."

Carlene O'Meagher

"Good coffee, beautiful food (particularly the salt beef burger) and funky design here at The Store but what impressed me the most was the amazing..."

Siobhan

"Love the outdoor seating vibe which still keeps you relatively warm during winter with their surrounding heaters. Service is friendly and..."

ShoRt

"Very nice, it had great service from staff that wanted to help have a good experience. We had the breakfasts which were great and had all the flavors..."

Neil Fibbens

"cool place. weird architecture, not sure how they got it through Planning.however, didn't come here for the architecture, it was for breakfast...."

Zebedee

"Wow it's our first time here we had breakfast today,I had the market fish which was perfect just the right balance of ingredients and my partner had..."

Ayaan

"Been here for breakfast twice and both times have been spectacular! The food is great, the chorizo and scrambled eggs is fantastic. The only downside..."

Mindy Song

"Spent only $4.00 for a tasty flat white. Milk foam was very smoothly. It made my Sunday afternoon more warm and joyful. Staff was very..."

Michelle Hwang

"We decided to make the trek into the city to treat Dad for Father's Day - parking non existent so had to pay for Britomart parking which all adds to..."

Yoda

"Delicious food and wonderful service! My friend and I had such a lovely time here because all the staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was..."

Sarah

"There's a reason why this place is always packed and its cause of their fantastic food and service! Highly recommend the market fish and chicken..."

TheSecretFoodie

"The pasta and salad were good and the atmosphere outdoor was better than the food. I visited here during the week because it is so crowded on..."

Lisa Kim

"Speedy service, yummy food. Good location. Eggs benedict with house smoked fish - winner winner. House made lemon. Ginger and honey was..."

MrJan

"I came to eat here on a rather cool day, and on a whim. I am so glad I chose to enjoy my brunch here! In the heart of Britomart, you get to enjoy the..."

Rhiannon Sinfield

"I love this place and often come here for breakfast in the weekends, their egg benedict is my favourite 😊 This time I came for lunch with a friend..."

Linh 💛

"Interesting breakfast and drink options- many dishes are very different to what the menu says. However everything was fresh and tasty, although the..."

Marley

"Loved this place for my perfect Sunday morning coffee. Very friendly staff and prompt service. We ordered at the take-away side but shortly after..."

Vikas Yadav

"Little pricey for what it is but nice food all the same, good place for a lunch on a break or in the weekend. Friendly staff, they do a good iced..."

Rhegan Smith

"Quality fine gourmet food! Been here a few times came for breakfast after the market and have been for lunch also! The market fish is always fresh as..."

Paris

"Went for lunch on Saturday. The place is beautiful with mostly outdoor seating. I tried the chicken salad and the garden harvest juice. The salad was..."

Live2Eat

"Fantastic birthday breakfast this morning with friends. I has the Eggs Benedict with black pudding which was cooked to perfection. We ordered a side..."

Fiona Breen

"Most amazing breakfast menu. I had the gnocchi with burnt tomatoes, poached egg, walnuts, pancetta and baby herbs. So pretty on the plate and sublime..."

Micko

"Great cafe in Britomart to catch up with friends for coffee, brunch or lunch. Such a good central location and love the outdoor seating in the sun on..."

Misty

"The coffee at the store is probably the best I've had in Auckland. It's always really creamy and never bitter. The croque monsuier is my favourite..."

Fiona M

"Booking is a must! There's a 15 min wait on tables as it is usually quite packed. So if you don't like waiting around, book a table in advance...."

Gianina Castro

"The store is such a popular space for lunches during weekdays. It's beautiful and has a number of express lunch options, including sandwiches, salads..."

Annie Ren

"Had the most outstanding brunch here today, the drinks and food were sensational. I had the scrambled eggs with avocado and spring greens and it was..."

Georgia Forde

"Went here for lunch after my last exam for the year and it definitely made my day. Been craving eggs benedict all week so it didn't take me that long..."

Razelle Icaro

"Great coffee and breakfast options. Brushed here twice now and each time the food has been really good. I have gone for eggs and toast meals each..."

James

"Great location, vibe and atmosphere. Food was delicious - had the agria gnocchi, spring greens, almonds, citrus butter with a poached egg. It was a..."

G

"You just have to try the eggs benedict with smoked kahawhai from this place. Beautifully cooked, and it's great to have a twist on and favourite...."

EpiCurious

"Custard cream donuts 10/10, coffee has been great the few times I've had it here. The takeaway side prices are really cheap and the courtyard is..."

Claudia Serra

"Super friendly service. Delicious Menu incorporates fresh and seasonal produce. The ambience of the environment is on point, offering straw hats for..."

Emily Devine

"I had some time to kill in town this morning so popped into The store for brekkie. I have eaten here several times before and it is always great, the..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Try their salted beef sandnicewich, absolutely love it!! The beef is perfect with the pickles and the bread is delicious as well! Although it's a..."

S.

"Sat outside under the sun surrounded myself with lavender flowers haha. Waitress was nice. Atmosphere was relaxing. My mocha was alright. Eggs..."

Vic

"I only had long black after lunch at other place. Staff were very friendly, customers looked enjoyed meal under the sun.I really wanna come..."

Naomi

"My mum and I came here a while ago for lunch, so their menu may have changed. I had a kale, brussel sprout and poached egg dish. It was light, fresh,..."

Gemma

"Hidden in the courtyard is this gem in Britomart. Best frequented on a nice day given that the majority of seating is outside. Come early or book..."

Auckland Foodie

"Went in there for breakfast after the rugby this morning. Service was fantastic. Because of my tricky diet they made me a special mushroom..."

Matthew Smiley Armstrong

"Got a donut from the store today. It was a chocolate donut.Had a nice surprise chocolate mousse filling in it . It was..."

James

"I come here every Saturday and every time is a delight. Favorites include the coffee, sodas, citrus juice, and pan au chocolate. The staff are THE..."

A

"Great spot for a Saturday morning coffee ☕️☕️ also enjoyed the complementary sparkling water 👌🏼Only downside was a tiny long black,..."

Scott Kennedy

"Nice little place to sit back, relax and people watch. Surprising menu and choices to come from such a small place and equally as good. Well worth a..."

Isi

"Heard a lot about this cafe and finally made a visit after months planning. Tried the ribbon pasta and thought it was not gonna be good as there are..."

Michelle

"Great service as per usual. I ordered a Urlar Sav and beef brisket for lunch. The brisket was very tender and flavoursome. However there were a..."

Lena Guo

"Beautiful location and one of many great al fresco spots in Britomart. The Store has wonderful attention to detail in both flavour and presentation -..."

Lara Custance

"The Store has always been somewhere I've wanted to try but never had the time! So pleased when I finally got to try it. Arriving at about 2pm, they..."

Jing Min Liu

"Came in for lunch on a Thursday and it was real busy. The food didnt come quick to the table , had a good 15mins wait but it was all good as I wasnt..."

Lovefood

"Just got something to takeaway, layout doesn't make sense as you go through pay in the middle, I was a first timer so maybe I was confused so its..."

Miss Persistant

"10/10 service and food. The staff were friendly, attentive and polite. Food came out very quickly and was sensational - well cook, seasoned and..."

Foodarella

"Last Saturday, we visited "the store", there were already full. Their staff service was SO nice, service water was carbonated water. And kindly they..."

Gi Soo Kim

"We had afternoon tea here at The Store last weekend，I ordered a lemon meringue tart and a Lemon, honey&ginger hot drink~My friend had a caramel..."

Di

"Interior is very sweet and menu looks delish. We only grabbed coffee's which weren't very good unfortunately.. we didn't even finish them. Headed..."

Victoria

"The Store is one third of The Hip Group's Britomart presence and is a regular, oh dear I haven't had breakfast stop for yours truly. While..."

Madicattt

"Love their breakfast offerings here, and lunch too. Last time I had the muesli and coffee for takeaway. The muesli had the right amount of crunch and..."

Jaya

"Last weekend I decided to visit The Store after hearing so many fabulous reviews. The Store is a chic diner located in Britomart and is run by the..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Nice place with a very fresh and seasonal menu choices. During the winter I love their hot apple drink and during the summer their gelato smoothies..."

Anna Harding

"I was feeling like having a fancy breakfast with my sister before work. The Store has an urban atmosphere with outgoing service.I ordered..."

Brenda Phu

"A bit on the pricey side but the food portion was well thought out, my fish was crispy and not burnt which was good! I enjoyed my time there however..."

Melissa Chai

"Nice brunch with my friends. I have expected to go to The store for a long time. In fact it is great. I grabbed gnocchi and two of my friends had a..."

Shirley Yu

"This place is smack bang right in the heart of downtown Britomart. I love this place for its fresh salads, soups, fresh juices and baked goods -..."

House Of Eats

"Great coffee and cakes. Good atmosphere in the heart of Britomart. You can see the chefs prepare the food. After some good shopping at Lululemon,..."

Raquel Munn

"No indoor seating in this cafe. The tables were always fully occupied. We tried their fish and chips and pull pork burger but no surprise. Overall it..."

Cindy Ong

"I came here for breakfast 2 weeks ago. My friend had the Granola which she enjoyed and I had the gnocchi. I really enjoyed the gnocchi, it was well..."

Miss Kiki

"The main reason I go to the Store in Britomart is their liquorice ice cream. Usual Hip Group formula with nice free water and good if not spectacular..."

Fylde

"Came here for lunch with my boyfriend. The smoothies were really good! I got the banana one. The place had a really chill vibe..."

Aniva Huang

"We went to The Store on Mothers Day for brunch as we'd seen this restaurant but never had an opportunity to dine in.Friendly and polite..."

Johann*

"I am reviewing the takeaway side of the The Store (not much of a fan of the dine in part after my order was mixed up). The big sandwiches (can't..."

P L

"The experience I had at The Store was exactly how I wanted to spend an afternoon catching up with old friends. The lovely staff were friendly,..."

Lennie L

"The Store is my go-to place for early morning coffee and pastry runs pre-work in the weekends. Conveniently open at 7am, the staff are always "bright..."

EatsByZee

"The Store offers a wide range of classic and humble food with a refreshing take on it. For example, I went with my mother one day and she ordered..."

Mariamjafer

"I was lucky enough to receive a table, I arrived at 11:30 which was a perfect time before the rush of people came in for lunch. The menu is..."

J

"It pays to come a bit earlier if you want to eat lunch here since the tables disappear quickly! You can either order of the menu, and some of the..."

Frank

"A group of us were wandering around britomart looking for a place to eat before our concert and happened upon The Store. Even though they were very..."

Becca Callaghan

"Very cute set-up but we had to wait 15 mins to get a table. The water was sparkling and there was no option to have still. I ordered the hot cakes..."

Eden Wood

"The Store is an eatery of two halves. At one end a chic diner serving casual meals and drinks with attentive table service.Other a..."

R

"Delicious food, and drinks! Love the doughnuts with raspberry jam when I'm in the mood for something sweet and they're constantly my go-to for..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"The Store is part of the Hip Group which is at a level of it's own. I usually only have takeaway from the bakery as the cafe is too packed during..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Saturday's at The Store isn't a bad option. With their very own in-house artisan bakery round the back, it's hard to resist the fresh aromas. For..."

Monica

"We first ate here at The Store, last year for lunch. I had fish on couscous and it was delicious! The fish was cooked nicely and moist. The veggies..."

Ninjunkie

"Coming here for a luxury styled brunch with friends, I found the service was great, lovely friendly staff that were extremely attentive and friendly,..."

Tee Pene

"I've been wanting to try this place ever since I moved to Auckland and hearing great things about it both online and from friends. I finally had the..."

Helena Chen

"I' come for brunch frequently and have had good food and service most of the time. Love their ice cream and usually get the eggs Benedict..."

Cathy Lam

"I'm a big fan and I don't get it why the store got such a low star in here, normally they are always very busy! very great quality cafe food, best..."

Stephanie Wills

"I always visit this place and buy at least a piece of brioche after my gym workout at les mills. They're that great. Coffee you can't beat this place..."

Surferin

"After unsuccessfully trying to go to The Shelf for brunch on Sunday I ended up at The Store. It was fairly busy but the wait was only 10 minutes..."

Rebecca Smith

"Dining options are endless when it comes to Britomart. This Auckland CBD hub has long been the center of attention and the place to be for high..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"The Store does amazing food in an amazing area. I really like the atmosphere of the Britomart eateries in general, and The Store is no exception. A..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"We have been very impressed by the calibre of the eateries in the Britomart precint, and The Store is just as welcome. It's a great location with..."

Nom Nom Panda

"Superb heirloom tomatoes and buratta and chickpea squid salad great aqua frizzante and the gelato is up with the best I've had..."

Julien

"The store is little cafe-like eatery near britomart near other boutique stores such as Milse. Our experience at The Store was nothing amazing, in..."

Dog Eats World

"Inside, The Store adopts the same honeycomb wooden walls Milse has. Their award-winning ice cream is also available. On the other side of the..."

Two Honest Truths

"Fantastic place for brunch. We have discovered it by accident and it has become favorite regular brunch spot. I love the piccolo coffee, beautiful..."

Elena Khrustalyova

"Tried the grill and the hotcakes. the grill was a typical "big breakfast" equivalent, and no complaints. The hotcakes were a surprise as it was a..."

Rook De Mel

"Pancakes are awesome, the best ones I found around CBD..."

Dante Ramirez Lara

"First visit here. Was so impressed. The service was great and the food amazing! Food arrived really quickly too. Will be back very..."

Garth Roberts

"We had a fantastic breakfast here and went back the following day. I ordered the big breakfast and my husband had the pancake. Both of the dishes we..."

Marville Badua

"Very nice breakfast or brunch spot. Staff were very pleasant and food was..."

Heather Beasley

"Lived the free sparkling water. Great food. I had the big breakfast which was all good value. Perfectly cooked ingredients. Flat White was nice all..."

Jordan McFall

"Very nice place, the floor staff was amazing. Food was delicious, it's definitely worth..."

Jakub Skvrna

"The customer service was outstanding and we were extremely impressed by the food and coffee. Highly recommend the Halloumi, broccoli, carrot, poached..."

Lats & Loza Taylor

"We ordered the eggs Benedict and the pancakes. Both were incredible. It has nice indoor and outdoor seating. Its not possible to reserve a table, and..."

Nishil Modi

Prego Restaurant

88/100 (3722 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband and I love Prego! Every time we have been here we have never been disappointed. The pizza and pasta is delicious and the sticky date..."

Emmaus Courtney

"Haven't been to Prego for a couple of years now, but nothing has changed - the quality here is top notch - both food and service. Perfect place for..."

Adam Chui

"Came here for lunch on a weekend. Was happy to see a fullhouse. Staff was very attentive, service was excellent. Beautiful food as we have expected...."

Ken Wong

"Love love love! One of my favorite restaurants in Auckland! Food, drinks, prices, service. Amazing at everything...."

Sophia Ignateva

"After so long, we finally came to Prego for a late lunch.We ordered the surf&turf and the pappardelle for mains and the bruschette as..."

João Plácido

"Was expecting this to be a casual dining experience based on what I had read and the prices but wow I was amazed this place is fine dining with..."

Sacha

"Absolutely tasty Pizza. Worth it...."

Parth Amit

"I've already lost count of how many times I've come here. I live and breathe for their duck risotto. All their dishes are superb. I recommend ALL..."

Bella Qian

"Loved the surf and turf, pizza is always amazing, wonderful spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary! Staff are also super on to it..."

USE HANSID FOR GOLD DISCOUNT

"The first time I visited prego was on my birthday. We ordered pizza pasta and market fish risotto. Serving sizes were great and the staff were quite..."

Courtney Shalls

"Amazing pastas! Everything was so delicious. Their belini is heaven! Definitely coming..."

FoodiesTable

"Consistently delicious food here. Their pizzas are amazing and the service is impeccable. Great tasting Italian..."

Chan Can Eat

"Had a last minute dinner here when our initial dinner venue choice closed early. We didn’t have too long of a wait for a table but the restaurant..."

Riddhi

"Dined here with a group of five friends. Since Prego doesn’t do reservations I was a bit concerned there would a long wait time, we arrived around..."

Kelly

"The Zuppa di Pesci soup tasted amazing! Every else very..."

Richard Liu

"Being an new runner on Metro Top 50, I was very excited to try out Prego.Arriving at the courtyard, I was surrounded by an energetic..."

Lucy

"Everything just perfect. It was so..."

Kiki

"I make my review based off what you get in the same price point and in the location. Good food and service, which is what you'd expect from this..."

Rao

"I came to Prego for lunch with my brother and my boyfriend. The man who was at the front of the house was extremely considerate and a lovely person..."

Sharon Louie

"Our favourite local spot, great service, never fall in standard, except one time, I think she is a intern last Saturday lunch time. It's not that..."

Foodie Album

"Had the pie it was amazing! My partner had the calzone, such a generous portion. Great food &..."

Charlotte

"Prego is an Auckland instituion. It's reliable and consistently delivers outstanding food and service. I've always had a 10/10 experience at Prego on..."

Ziggyscratch

"If you love italian food, this one is a must! Beside food is amazing, the service is spectacular and you just feel like in heaven! I loved the..."

Heloisa Moreira Lima

"Great service and environment. Food is great, but quite salty for me and friend as well. In terms of price, it is a bit pricey for it's amount. For..."

Charis Yang

"Valentines day dinner @prego_restaurant_nz 😊 ordered the fettuccine alfredo, roasted duck risotto and a garlic bread on the side. Hands down the..."

Guilty_eatsnz

"Was invited to dinner at Prego with a group of friends and we all absolutely loved it! The calamari is delicious and the calzone is a must..."

Mashed_Potato

"All too often when you order Italian in NZ you get a balls up that is often no where near what you would get in Italy. Not at Prego in Ponsonby. I..."

Dave Williams

"Prego never disappoints. Returned for my birthday and the servicing was amazing. They even came out with a candle on my dessert which I thought was..."

Little Foodie

"Had the squid and duck risotto and my partner had the pizza. Partner absolutely loves the pizza from here and I can say the exact same about my..."

Kealy Mathews

"Went to Prego for lunch.The food was amazing! I had the chefs special, grilled Kingfish risotto with a pear and parmesan salad.I..."

Brizzle

"Where do I begin? Had a lovely evening, and it only kept getting better here! The bartender was very friendly and recommended the right drinks to..."

Vasundhara Krishnan

"came here for the first time a few months ago and was highly impressed. amazing atmosphere, staff are very friendly and food comes out pretty..."

Samuel

"Was a little disappointed when we got there to find out there was an hour wait on a table, however this place is definitely worth it! If I am back in..."

Erin.monckton99

"Best risotto in town! Melted Parmesan mixed with duck and mushroom created a godly taste, damn yummy. Their oysters, meatballs and Italian wines were..."

Tanz

"Amazing food and amazing service!We weren’t too sure what to get when we came but the staff were really nice and helped us with our..."

Prashant Datt

"Prego in ponsonby is always super busy and we were quite lucky to get a table without a reservation. I always enjoy coming to Prego as they..."

Jenny Da

"Amazing food and service. Such a beautiful place.The food was a little bit salty (my own doing) but still delicious.Will be back..."

Saasha

"I was sceptical about Prego. I heard so much hype that I wasn’t too sure why. But I can now understand why! The staff at Prego are lovely and..."

Karen

"Looking for authentic Italian? This is the place! Would definitely say their pasta is better than the pizza even though both were really good. The..."

Food.review.nz

"Food: 4/5Ambience: 3/5Staff: 4/5Service: 4/5Went on a week day for a quiet dinner after being referred by a friend who is a..."

Simon Lee

"Came here in a group of around 10, I had the Seafood Linguini. The photo doesn’t give the dish enough credit, it was generously packed with fatty..."

Emily Gossen

"We came early to grab a spot and it was a good thing we did. The restaurant became busy very fast as the night arrived. The food is top notch quality..."

Vanessa Gao

"Came by for dinner. We didn't book but it wasn't too full since we were able to get a table outside. Really interesting items on the menu which made..."

Benedict Uy

"Delicious Italian food and a nice wine list. Went here with a friend of mine and we shared some mains. Our stake was cooked perfectly and melted in..."

Alex Butenko

"My friend and I went in during lunch break and it was a full house! Just managed to get a table inside this day. We didn’t plan to get..."

G1k

"With the lively atmosphere at Prego, stepping inside instantly calls for a lovely dining experience. All the staff were extremely polite and..."

Carley Peng

"Great food and service! Request a table outside, as inside gets very loud.Plenty of vegetarian options which was great, not much vegan for my..."

Lara Jacobs

"But, like, have you had the duck risotto? You should. Like, 100%. You should definitely try the duck risotto. Have you been to Prego? ‘Cause I..."

Nicola Alice May

"Love this place because it's relaiable. Open from 12 till late so good for late lunches! Parking is good. They don't take..."

Katerina

"Best place for the Alfredo chicken pasta, it’s yum. Good service and also good place for dining. One of my favorite spots on Ponsonby. Casual and..."

BelaIna

"Popped into Prego to see what the fuss is about. Ordered garlic pizza bread with aioli. Alot of alioli.... but the best i have ever had. Polpette..."

Flippynz

"Went out with family one night for my brother's birthday, so good!Food was great, had the gnocchi and it tasted perfect! Lovely ambience and..."

Nikki

"Great place for some delicious Italian food! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent food, really enjoyed the fetuccine and bianco..."

Kwang130@gmail.com

"I hadn’t been here for a long time. Prego impressively has never changed the quality of food and service. We all had pasta and they were delicious...."

Chico

"Absolutely love this place - by far one of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland. The place is always packed but their service is consistently..."

Evelyn Chen

"The Duck All'Anatra will change your lifeThe Duck All'Anatra will change your lifeThe Duck All'Anatra will change your..."

Ryan Gibb

"Prego has been a Ponsonby staple for quality Italian for at least 2 decades and never fail to deliver . A friend of ours from overseas decided to..."

Richie Chewy

"We went there last night for my birthday first time dining there due to all the great reviews ! They don’t take small group bookings wish..."

Foodie5

"Be far one of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland! The service was amazing and the ambiance was 10/10 (strongly recommend sitting outside for..."

Annie Ren

"Anyone who knows me knows that I live to eat Italian food. I will eat it, drink it, snort it, and ingest it pretty much any way I can. I have eaten..."

Audacity 2 Write

"Most flavourful italian food ive ever had in New Zealand. The location it great, service is Amazing, and just the food was good! everything on the..."

S2Psycho

"We came here last night for hens dinner and truly enjoyed our experience .I would say the highlight is their super wait staff. In..."

S&G Take Auckland

"It is one of my favourite italian resturant. Every time I visit here they don’t dissapoint me with the quality of their food. Love their creamy..."

Yuri.kim479

"I have been going to Prego for over 20 years and I would have had over 250+ meals there in my time....The service is exceptional... the..."

Campbell Spencer

"Had a work dinner there. Was a decent place, gets very crowded. I enjoyed their garlic bread. Was very soft and fresh. I ordered the Spaghetti Agaloi..."

Nidhi

"Prego is a long time favourite. We went today for a leisurely ladies lunch and catch up. The food and service was amazing as usual. The weather..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Went here last night for my friend's birthday. The service was great, the place is very busy and the food was amazing. Takes me back to Italy! Prices..."

Marggie Pascua

"Always busy place but always top service and amazing food there. Their pizza is one of the best in Auckland and their pasta and linguine always die..."

Feiran An

"I'm always on the look out for a good pasta.Service here is your usual standard and the ambience is nice and modern. We had the pesce,..."

Jeffie

"We arrived at 7.30 on a Saturday night and it was full , told we would expect a hour wait we left our number and headed up to Mekong baby . Well I..."

Emma Somerfield

"Very pricy but delicious, but i still dont really remember what I ordered... I can't find it on the menu but it was a pasta which had potato and beef..."

Heidi

"My go to Italian restaurant. The food here is absolutely delicious and the service is always really good. Their garlic pizza bread is a good bargain..."

Dxlche

"Absolute favourite. We go here regularly and always love the food. The staff are fabulous and always attentive. Good selection of wines and a menu..."

JP

"Really enjoyed my meal last night, first visit to this institution in maybe 3 or 4 years and pleased to say the standard hasn't dipped.First of..."

David

"One of my absolute favourite restaurants in Auckland. Not only are the staff constantly helpful and friendly, but the food is amazing. I've never had..."

Justin Boswell

"Great ambience, amazing food and great service (special mention to Jason). Loved the garlic pizza bread, duck risotto and the pizzas. One of the must..."

Pooja Pamula

"Prego The service seemed to start out shaky. We walked in and stood in a lost manner without being greeted until we happen to see the rest..."

Fiona Holden

"I had soup of the day. It was delicious. My partner had spaggetti bol. We also ordered the garlic bread it was so flaverful! The service waa great..."

Gemma Leigh

"Having visited this lovely restaurant for two valentines days in a row now, I can safely say I enjoy the experience each time. A wonderful place..."

Hangry Viz

"Very busy place but the staff dont forget to serve you. The waiter was awesome. Very entertaining and knew everything about the menu. Delicious..."

Pooja Karan

"Yummo!!! We came on Saturday night which was really busy. Got a seat after a half hour and ordered our food. I had the lamb ragu tagliatelle -..."

Thekittaysmeow

"I am so sad I forgot to take photos. Just amazing proper Italian food with beautiful flavours and not so rich that it makes you feel sick. I had the..."

Jasveen Kaur

"It was busy when I went there and the food came to me less than 20 minutes which is very good for how much staff were working the people in it. Very..."

Pauline Abeleda

"Went here for lunch. It is an experience I will never forget. The wait staff were amazing. Very friendly and attentive. The food was to die for! The..."

Payal

"Luv pregos pizzas but if your always left with pizza left over order a kids size if you are a fussy eater like myself, pro tip. Noise level can be..."

Jess-Louise Holmes

Caroline Barrett

"Yum ! Service 10/10Food 10/10Atmosphere 8/10Delicious food and great service. What more could you ask for ?I had a..."

Foodie Feels

"We visited Prego for the first time on Saturday August 13th. We've been local for more years than we care to count so couldn't believe it's taken us..."

Tony Harper

"Would have to be the best Spicy Prawn Risotto I have ever experienced. Service was great, quick and clear. Had a yummy glass of cloudy bay sav to..."

Rachel Benge

"Consistently delicious. Great service - the staff seem to know whether you're in a hurry or on a casual business lunch and adjust their service and..."

Chelsea

"Have visited this place a handful of times now, definitely one of the best Italian restaurant in Auckland. Everything from the cocktails, to the..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Little place in Tuscany (sort of) in Ponsonby,.Great food, Gnocchi was amazing and being a total duck obsessed freak the duck was perfect..."

Alwayseating

"I've been to Prego twice now and I am going again. Of the Italian staples Auckland has I would keep this in my book for a long time. It's a strong..."

A Libra Perspective

"Last weekend I had a bit to celebrate, so we had to choose a special place to go to. We chose Prego based on a dish offered on their menu, which was..."

Vivi S

"I absolutely love Prego. 5/5 always for me.Despite its aesthetic, it's actually a casual family friendly restaurant. You feel at home and..."

Louise MacNaughton

"I have travelled in Italy and to be honest Prego's food was better then a lot of food I tried in Italy. The service was excellent we went for a..."

Lilly Christine

"The food is ALWAYS great at Prego, dinner or lunch we have never had a less than perfect meal. Love going here, there is a lovely welcoming family..."

JP

"Went on a Saturday night and got a table and served straight away. The waiter was really helpful and explained the menu as required. Ordered the..."

Natasha

"I wasn't blown away by Prego the way I expected to be.After reading the rave reviews I definitely thought the food would be tastier.I..."

Britney Beeby

"Enter Prego, one of the finest Italian bistros located on the Posonby strip in Auckland since 1986. We arrived around 8pm on a Friday, the music was..."

Misherue

"Prego had been my go to resturaunt ever since my parents took me here as a kid. The place is always buzzing, great atmosphere and the staff are very..."

Harrison Davidson

"Just a great place to go we sat in the courtyard and it was fantastic.Food quality is very high , the waiting staff are enthusiastic , fun ,..."

Richard J

"An institution on Ponsonby Rd, what more can I say. This place has old school style, friendly waiters who introduce themselves by name, a classic..."

Frank

"Prego is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland with an awesome variety of wines and spirits. The food is absolutely delicious and fresh. Is..."

Nfp

"I noticed today the date on Pregos menu - established 1986 - so they will celebrate 30 years this year & I can see why! This can't be said for many..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland - we couldn't find a fault in our experiences here.Last time we visited we got a table..."

Zamily

"Obsessed with this place. The garlic bread with aioli spread is to die for. Then the pizza. So much great pizza. I don't even look at non pizza..."

A

"Have been here twice. First time we went the food was amazing so we ended up going again. The wait staff the first time we went seemed very boring..."

Ryan Megson

"I come here often with my family. Food is good every time but I would never come on my own or with my partner as its slightly pricey but that's the..."

Caitlin Snodgrass

"Wow! Had dinner two weeks ago with my parents :-) lovely service ammmmaaazing meal. I had the oven baked snapper - wow simply wow! So Devine a little..."

Holly Southworth

"My partner and I came here tonight for dinner and drinks are we were very impressed! We sat outside under the heat lamps with fairy lights above us..."

Maddie

"Prego is located in central Ponsonby and is definitely a place people in the area should try! Normally very busy, we managed to grab a table straight..."

Sophie Ly

"Located in the heart of Ponsonby, Prego is an Italian fine dining restaurant serving authentic, traditional Italian cuisine. Last week I was lucky..."

Sophia

"Consistently good food, ambience and service. Thanks for a yummy lunch yesterday. Snapper and risotto was delicious! Date pudding and ginger ice..."

Thao Nguyen

"Came a couple months ago. The whole not taking bookings thing is a little annoying but that seems to be quite common among restaurants now. Garlic..."

Maia Churichkova

"Lucky enough to be able have been here a few times. Service was warm and welcoming. Calamari is a big YES! ! so tasty and perfectly seasoned. Steak..."

Jotori

"Great lunch and service even with little Thomas in tow. Kids menu, colouring in and including in all without hassle. Food amazing as usual had to..."

Melissa Pond

"Always love dining at Prego! Service is top notch and food is always delish. The waiter got my drink order wrong but it was quickly remedied. I had..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Came here for a family lunch- Great spot food was very rich but I ordered something out of the ordinary for me. Will be back was pretty good..."

Chloe-Mae

"Amazing Italian food ! Best in Auckland by far! Had an original margarita pizza! Yum ! Also went and had the special pie they had on their winter..."

Tafara Chaparanganda

"Legendary dining spot! Great Italian done right! Good for a good summers evening ! Top selection of wine and still has the best pizzas by farSarah..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"One of those places you can always depend on! Great ambience and good service. It's constantly busy at Prego so don't be surprised if you have to..."

HJ

"Prego is a long time family favourite and home to the worlds greatest lasagne. We've tried most of the menu and have never been disappointed with our..."

Paige Eriwata

"My friend and I decided to dine here tonight as we wanted to know what the hype was about. Prego is arguably one of the best Italian restaurants in..."

Mat

"Good place for lunch. Nice looking restaurant in a great location. I had the duck risotto which was delectable even if a tad too salty. The staff are..."

Meg McGimpsey

"I went to Prego with a friend who was visiting from overseas. We decided on prego after searching for a place we hadn't been to before. The service..."

Lisa V

"Amazing! The atmosphere hits you as soon as you walk in. Buzzing with people, you're pretty much ensured immediately you're going to have a good..."

Laura Hunt

"LOVE LOVE LOVE! This place is an absolute gem, I have never in my whole life in New Zealand, had Italian food this amazing. I had the spaghetti..."

Monique Porteous

"I had been wanting to go to Prego for some time after hearing really good feedback from colleagues and friends.My partner and I decided to..."

Ali

"This is a favourite 'Go to' spot for our family Birthdays. Love the Fettuccine Alfredo! Never had a bad meal here! Sometimes there's quite a wait and..."

Laura And Peli

"I've dined here over 10 times and it's great every single time. Also get takeaway since it's just a small walk from my place. Pepperoni pizza and..."

Blaine Stevenson

"Hopped over to prego after dinner at Blue breeze Inn just cause I heard rave reviews about their desserts...and they do live up to it. The ambience..."

Jay

"Ponsonby has so many new eateries that its easy to overlook the old ones. Prego is an example (It started in the 80’s). I went many years ago and..."

Duncan Galletly

"After dinner at Ponsonby's new Street Food Collective we headed to Prego for dessert.As usual they were busy, & there was a 30 minute wait for..."

Andi Jandal

"Friendly service, quick to make and a good atmosphere, a fav place of mine to go! Calamari is done really good and their desserts are super..."

Sinéad Rose Stayton

"Going to Prego is like going to an Italian house on a Sunday afternoon. Busy and loud, warm and cozy, comfortable and friendly and full of every..."

Gabriela

"Went here last night with one of my cousins. We ordered the Spaghetti Bolognese, Fettuccine Alfredo and bruschetta (can't remember which bruschetta)...."

Tiffany Sua

"A great atmosphere here, with exceptional food and service. Last time it was incredibly busy, so we ordered takeaway pizzas. We ordered the pollo..."

Emma

"If your after something more than mainstream Italian this is the place for you. Good fast fresh food that consistently impresses. I love any version..."

Samir Ranchhod

"Delicious Italian food!! Came here a while back to celebrate my anniversary and it was a lovely evening. The lasagne was delicious - quite easily the..."

Anna Ho

"Nice food and atmosphere, think will come and sit outside in summer. Most importantly, really enjoy the service! Recommend Italian foodies to..."

Elise Tan

"So cold / windy! My 3rd time at Prego. The entrée (Salmon ?? Forgot the name) was a bit salty for me. The main lamb loin and steak were quite nice..."

JJJiiiiAn

"The service and food we received at the restaurant were great. Our waiter was quick with his service and he constantly made sure everything was going..."

Hala Caco

"Prego is the closest thing to an Institution of the Auckland Dining scene having been in business at the same site since 1986! Consistency of..."

Tane Nui

"Prego, one of the finest Italian bistro in Auckland, has been a long standing eatery on the Ponsonby stretch since 1986 and it is still a popular..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I can't think of anything to fault them on. My wife and I went on a busy Saturday night for her birthday and even though it was fully packed and..."

Benji Ryken

"We had a wonderful experience here! Waitstaff were all very onto it; our waiter, an American, was very helpful in explaining to us the dishes we were..."

Juliet Ede

"Prego is my all-time favourite restaurant. It has the best wait staff I have experienced in Auckland, the most delicious food, generous portions and..."

Petra

"We had a delicious marinara pizza - my partner raved on and on, ...pressure on for me to make one at home..nope we will just come back to pregos i..."

Tracee

"Best Italian restaurant in Auckland. My family and I come here a lot and the food and service has always been so consistent. The calamari is to die..."

J.T547

"After seeing all the lovely reviews on here me and my friends decided to go there for lunch. We were very happy with our meals! Will definitely go..."

Trin

"I'm always so excited to come back to Prego. It's my go to Italian restaurant and this will probably sound weird but I kinda love the fact that they..."

SS

"Extremely good service and great food! Received a gift voucher for this place from a family friend, and was beyond impressed! Such a great atmosphere..."

Nikita Kumar

"Amazing service great wines I only had pizza and salad but still pretty top..."

Jazz Wilson

"Up to Prego tonight with the kids for a quick dinner. Calamari entree for the adults; ham & cheese pizza for the kids; fish with lightly herbed..."

David Savidan

"One of the best dining experiences we had. The semifreddo is amazing. Also well priced meals and drinks for the..."

Sonam Kumar

"Went here to celebrate mum's birthday as she loves italian food. Every one enjoyed our experience here although my broadbill fish was not very nice,..."

Celeste

"Prego has been around for a long time and I can see why. The food is consistently good and can always be depended on for a delicious Italian meal. ..."

EatsByZee

"After seeing many good reviews and happening upon the area, the boyfriend and I decided to have our shared birthday lunch at Prego.We..."

Grace Hall

"I've walked past Prego many times, but haven't actually eaten there before. Zomato were kind enough to send me a voucher so we went along for lunch..."

Rice & Kai

"Brilliant. Best place in Auckland for lunch on a fine day when one can sit with friends in the spectacular courtyard.Inside can get a bit..."

Marty C

"Awesome lunch again today Prego ! I would eat the Seared Tuna and Veal with mayo and crispy capers on a weekly basis if I could !! Always a fab..."

Jenni Doherty

"Wonderful service from our waitress and delicious variety of food. Highly recommend for a catch up with friends over good wine and atmosphere. Had..."

Ashleigh Green

"Prego: A CLASSICTo quote fashion designer Ingrid Starnes “with so many new restaurants opening in town we are spoilt for choice, but the..."

Geoff Lawson

"The world's best Tiramisu in my opinion! I have been here several times and had many dishes. They food is more or less a hit and a miss but I..."

Halmen Lore

"Food is amazing with a very reasonable price, had the Lamb shank and was cooked perfectly with a side of pumpkin and feta salad, unique yet pulled..."

Neepz706

"Went for a dinner on Sunday night, had Garlic bread, pan fried John dory fish and glass of wine.Fish was cooked perfect, very moist, just what I..."

Janak

"Have been coming here since I was a kid, must be almost 20 years now. It was a treat then, and still is to this day. Always a lively place, have..."

Gabriel Long

"Went with a group of committee members for lunch on Saturday 10-8-2013. Understandably it took a while for the meals to arrive - however once they..."

Shaye Hakaraia

"My partner and I went to Prego on Saturday last week for the second time in three years as we were going to an event later the same evening and had..."

Maryana Hamilton

"Visited for a work lunch with a large group and overall had a really enjoyable experience. My main was the lamb dish which was easily one of the best..."

Donutsam

"Prego is the most consistently fantastic restaurant that I know of. I have been coming here for years. I can never go past the calamari, it truely is..."

Biddy O\'Keefe

"Prego deserves its reputation as an institution in Auckland. Long a feature on the strip in Ponsonby this pace is always consistent and always meets..."

Steve Macdonald

"I have been going to Prego for 15 years now and it has never failed, either in how wonderful the food is or how knowledgable and helpful the staff..."

Kimlash

"I went to Prego for the first time in July 2011 with my family for a leaving dinner. There were 5 of us, including a 12 years old boy. Prego is..."

Stass

"I had my birthday here recently with a group of 13. The restaurant was humming, they don't normally take bookings but reserved a table for us for 15..."

Saleem

"I've only had the pleasure of dining here twice, the second time 2 weeks ago. The food is always fresh, well presented and very tasty. The pizza's..."

Lou

"Such a great place! I always know that the food will be perfect and the specials are always to be tried! (love the pies! Fish and beef both great!)..."

Joy

"The food was absoutley awesome - probably the best I've had! and the service to match was awesome too!Go here for a dining..."

Tracy Leanne Love

"Always a favourite, service has always been fantastic and we have never had to wait as long as we are advised. Food is great and so reasonably..."

Food Critic

"Went a couple of weekends ago with some friends for dinner. We didn't have to wait the advised hour for a table, and the food was excellent. OUr..."

Sarah Bronte

"You can't fault the service and the is food excellent. There was a group of six of us including two kids who ate off the kids menu. Our..."

David Boshier

"I have been eating at Prego since about 1986. We have been there at least two or three times a year ever since. We have celebrated numerous special..."

Rob Clarke

"Good quality and authentic Italian menu , much much better than your "typical" tried and tested worn out Italian cliche menu.Very good service ,..."

JulieB

"Love Prego! Service great, Food delicious but unpretentious. Can be a little loud during peak times tho but i think this adds to the "vibe". Also..."

Catherine

"Have been slowly working my way through Prego's wine list every week for the last year. Have just finished the stickies.Starting on the menu next..."

Janine Dodd

"Was lucky enough to go to Prego on Saturday night, enjoyed every minute from the funny bartender to every last drop of the Grasshopper Rock Pinot..."

Sarahj

"Prego is about as old as my wife's car and still continues to achieve a level of excellence day after day.Having eaten there at least 4..."

Love Food

"Absolutely delightful!I went to Prego for lunch with my boyfriend yesterday and took the only free table for two in the courtyard. The..."

Theresa Chan

"The best Italian place in Auckland.Me and my bf are a regular.Never had a bad meal.Always excellent service.Georgous fish..."

Sarah

"I went to Prego with my family last year. It was a fairly cold night, and because it was so incredibly busy (you are not allowed to book), we had to..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Prego, one of the finest Italian bistro in Auckland, has been a long standing eatery on the Ponsonby stretch since 1986 and it is still a popular..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Best meal I have had in Auckland! Got the chicken scallopini dish and ordered a side of beans with feta and almond. Little bit noisy but the food is..."

Tessa Hall

"I never thought too much of Italian food, I always believed it to be rustic home cooking, but Prego definitely shows you how great Italian cuisine..."

Auckland Food Tours

"With all the distractions of the new and exciting restaurant openings, I had forgotten about an old favourite. A voucher from Zomato was the perfect..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"I came here for lunch with a friend and we ordered the Vitello Tonnato- seared tuna, roasted veal, crispy caper and mayonnaise, and the Buccatini all..."

Heartshrooms

"I had a good dining experience at Prego - well presented Italian food, the restaurant was very tastefully decorated and the service was excellent...."

Danny

"Stunning starter of fresh whitebait on diced potato and capers. Extremely tasty and a more generous portion size which when eating those little..."

Patsy McIntosh

"We went for team lunch and the place was buzzing and had a great vibe. The staff are nice and attentive, no complains on service, even though they..."

Hitesh Patel

"Went today for hubby's Christmas do. Ihh what a day. Lovely company we had and great food. From thw wine to the dessert. Thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Thembie Nkosi

"I've had one of, if not the most amazing dining experience in Auckland, here in Prego. Everything is perfect, the ambiance is intimate but not too..."

Falencia Naoenz

"One of the best restaurant in Auckland. As they don’t accept reservations and have very limited on site parking, we have been put off to come. This..."

Kevin

"Parking: 2/5 It's Ponsonby Rd, you can't really expect much parking besides street parking Food was amazing and comparable to the pasta I've had in..."

Emi Lee

"4 dishes for $104 for 2 people, both me and my friend are quite full. My favorite is the entrée, different layers of flavors combine together and..."

Huang Laura

"We had the most scrumptious food and service. Definitely going back, didnt even have to wait that..."

Eva Paton

"Walked by on a Monday afternoon looking some where for lunch with my partner and saw they were almost full on 1:00 pm Monday LOL. So we decided to..."

StayAwhileandEaT

"You have to wait for 30-40 minutes if you choose to sit inside, but it's worth your wait. The last time I visited was a crazy rainy run, and the..."

John Chiu

"Loved the food here! Pasta is one of the best in Auckland. Ordered the seafood linguini- really fresh and great combination of seafood. Pizza was..."

L L

"Thank you Prego ! We were a large group of handful girls and usually not easy to keep all happy. But I can say everything was great. Lovely yummy..."

sepideh Delavari

"Ambience is great. Food was fantastic. Service was excellent. What else can I say? Highly..."

Andrew Wu

"The best Italian food in Ponsonby! Extremely busy place but food was great!! Excellent customer care, waitress was very caring and efficient, and..."

Thilal Pandith

"Will come back every time. They are not cheap, but the food is heavenly, and the staff is super..."

Shaun O'Reilly

"Amazing food well priced and the staff were really friendly and happy. Will definitely return..."

Michael Larman

"I had an amazing dinner date at the popular restaurant "Prego." It was a Tuesday evening, and despite the day, it was a bit challenging to secure a..."

Michael Kang

"It was such a great dinner we had here. The food was amazing, and so were the staff. Super friendly, very attentive and very professional. The..."

Mansour Ganji

"This restaurant is a MUST! The best food I ate in Auckland. Everything we tried was wonderful and delicious. It has gluten free options. Try to..."

Sophie Magnalardo

"Dinner here was an absolute feast! Extremely busy for a Monday night but everything was worth the wait. The cocktails were also extremely tasty and a..."

Jina Hong

Fish Restaurant

88/100 (3097 ratings)

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Seating

Waterfront

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Finally went for the Serendipity High Tea on Sunday. The waiter was nice enough to go through the menu with us and explain that because of Level 2..."

Nia Tupouniua

"The best thing in this resto is their food!!! I love the taste of their steak (my personal favourite), and would definitely go back again for more!..."

Jessa Camille Salado

"Honestly for a fancy place - it is not very fancy. Despite that, food was nice (though overpriced). I liked the tuna entree. Service was amazing..."

Sophia Ignateva

"View was fantastic. The kumara sourdough was great to start with. Queen crab was already cut so easy to eat. Everything was perfect. Amazing..."

Alice In New Zealand

"One of the best dining experiences I've had, staff were great and knowledgeable. The food highlighted NZ seafood perfectly and the location was very..."

Jason G

"Strongly recommend!Service: 5/5Food:5/5Environment:4.5/5Came here for dinner, wasn't a busy night. Food quality is high. Both..."

Serena L

"BJ was our server and he was absolutely beyond expectations, so lovely and made great conversations with us. We made sure to give him a nice tip he..."

Sacha

"Absolutely amazing. Lamb melts and it is beautifully cooked, the tooth fish even though it is not amazingly plated, all the flavours in the dish..."

Joana Arriaga

"One of my favorite restaurant in Auckland. 1. I love their view. Especially at just before sun set in the summer. 2. Main Food was like..."

Tearoa Brendon

"Very nice restaurant within Hilton Hotel. Great location, speechless views, nice food, wide wine selections and great services. Great place for..."

Becky Kuang

"Great restaurant and beautiful view located in Hilton hotel. Staff are nice and friendly. Definitely come back with my family again. Thanks. ..."

Chang Gyu Yoo

"Love this place for fine dining. The restaurant is very elegant with sea/water view. Also you get a nice view of the city and the "Cloud". The..."

Desmond Chan

"awesome view with great food. I went to the place with my family. They all loved their dishes. I loved the lamb dish especially. and the dessert was..."

Min Jung Kwon

"Fantastic service! The food was fresh, the wine was flowing & stunning views. A great night out to celebrate my mum's retirement, and she was..."

Paulie

"Had a lovely experience here, the view from every seat is absolutely amazing during the sunset and you can definitely get some really nice gram..."

Louise

"One of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time! The service was impeccable & the the restaurant went above and beyond to cater to our..."

Lizzie

"Food was absolutely beautiful. We ordered the oysters, the kahawai tataki, lamb belly and salmon. The service was amazing and our waiter was..."

Angela Liu

"Very nice atmosphere, staffs are friendly. We ordered oysters, raw market fish oka and tiger prawns as starter. Oysters are super fresh and meaty ,..."

LLK

"Excellent harbor view and great ambience. Food was great and very well presented. The majority dishes were well cooked and flavored. The oysters..."

Lucy

"Came to the fish restaurant with my partner to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It was great. The food was absolutely amazing, service was great. Very..."

Prabhdeep

"Lovely view, fantastic food, nice service. I live next to Hilton,so I always came here with family for dinner. my daughter loves the crayfish mac n..."

LuNa The TuNa

"FISH is actually located within the Hilton Hotel which is at the very end of Princes Wharf, gotta go for a bit of a walk to get there, it's a nice..."

Tan Wang

"First Time Visiting On 26/12/2018 To Celebrate The Brother's Birthday. All I Can Say For Now Is That I Will Be Back Again Soon. lol . Everything..."

Reuben Grouchy Wee

"Fantastic view and beautiful foods. Staff are friendly and helpful. They made our Saturday lunch moment special and gorgeous. We had fish oka for..."

Pukeko

"Had the $88?89? 3 course meal for lunch. The food was delicious and filling, but in my opinion you pay for the view more so than the food. Although..."

J

"The place is amazing been here a lot of times, and the bar downstairs is a great place to relax before going to dinner or after.The waiters and..."

Kelvin

"I would have rated this place a 5 if we hadn't order the french fries. Everything was great, especially the fresh oysters. Our waiter told us they..."

BAbyWin

"Not as impressed as I thought I would be with this restaurant but it was still great. Wonderful service and great location over looking the harbour...."

Hilary Campbell

"This place is absolutely worth trying.The Char siu toothfish with braised silverbeet and barbequed onions is probably the best fish dish..."

Wapatino

"Amazing service, ambience and food. The restaurant lives up to their name by serving a variety of seafood items. Sashimi is a must try.. soo fresh!..."

Hungus Girl

"Seafood fine dining heaven! Came here with the hubby and in laws and upon entry we were blown away by the water views. Stunning! The service was..."

R-Dee Roche

"Went here for a random weekday late lunch. It was quite empty due to the lateness so service was amazing and helpful. They were flexible when we..."

Jasveen Kaur

"I love the clams and the crayfish. Food and environment are good. However, the service can't meet the standards for a fine dining..."

Chuling Jiang

"Nice food and nice view! The waiter recommended tooth fish to us, mouth feel was interesting, not like regular fish teast in my brain but we really..."

Idle Yao

"Fish is our go-to for breakfasts out because of the variety of food and excellent service. Each time has been wonderful to visit. We came as a party..."

Azana Bhatia

"Good place for fine dining. The food is good and the service is prompt. The Fish and Chips was perfectly cooked. Duck was over cooked but the creamy..."

Pradashnee Odiar

"Had a really awesome dinner here yesterday. The location is great, good water views and the interior is very clean with good decorations...."

Imperius Malekith

"This place has a magnificent view. WE had lunch on a very nice warm sunny day. The service was really good and prompt. The dishes of gnocchi and Farm..."

PK

"My impression on Fish wasn't great & that dissuaded me from returning for years. Today my wife & I had a lunch at Fish. Pork cheek croquettes went..."

STRADS

"Came in for Valentine's day a few years ago.Dessert was the best part of the meal. Salted caramel tasted amazing and would highly recommend it...."

Rosanne Choy

"2nd time here, the ambiance is great here. Quiet and beautiful views. Like going here than the viaduct area because it's too noisy at there. Prawns..."

Andrew Su

"good food and friendly staff. Had raw fish and beef tartare which tasted very nice. Fraser's choice - fish of the day(?) was awesome. However, taupo..."

W111

"Book a table here through First Table. We had the pork croquettes to start which had four pieces of bite sized portions and salad. It was..."

Karen

"I have been there to celebrate my birthday. The service was very good and i love the sea views. Ordered risotto, salmon and lamb. Taste was excellent..."

Chenlu Shi

"Fish and chips is delicious - nice ambience even though it seems a little understaffed. Will be back for more great seafood but tempted to try the..."

Mark Chua

"Beautiful surroundings. Ordered some nice oysters, $5 ea however quite small size for a $5. Ordered the medium cooked Taupo eye fillet for myself but..."

LisaH

"Views and atmosphere were amazing, and so was service. The waitress who served us was so nice and caring, coming to check up on us to ensure..."

Christine Lee

"Was our first time eating at this restaurant and we had a wonderful experience. We ordered the lamb rump, market fish and the scotch fillet. All..."

Kaizeen Kolah

"Lovely setting, attentive staff and very yummy food prepared and served at our table by our excellent chef, Fraser. The only one little disappointing..."

Jasmine

"Me and my friend grabbed a deal off grab one and had a beautiful lunch looking out from the sunny deck. It seemed like they had a special..."

Yuko Saito

"Really enjoyed my experience with Fish. It has a really classy feel and would be perfect for a special occasion or romantic date, particularly at..."

Sandy Hsiao

"Went there for lunch today, lovely view of the harbour. very nice and quiet place. The food was nice and fresh. Chicken breast was so tender and..."

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"Not bad at all! Was quite impressed with the quality of food and the service. Their steak was well cooked and I really enjoyed it. Would go again..."

Rown

"Amazing service and staff extremely professinal. Valet parking is a plus. Food was definitely amazing and well presented. I hope they bring the big..."

SMINT400

"Delicately designed, Fish by Hilton is a keeper for your special treat, for an anniversary celebration, for your business dinner or just come and..."

Angel Deng Yun

"I've been here for business and for personal visits and it stands up to my service test everytime. Great service and amazing food. We celebrated our..."

Ryan The Lion

"Came here for ab anniversary dinner. The restaurant is beautiful, next to pier. Atmosphere was very nice. The service was awesome! We got some bread..."

Joanne Chiang

"Came here for the New Year's Eve dinner- six course set menu. Everything started off well, except they were still preparing our table when we walked..."

Aimee R

"Went there with BF for dinnerMost of customer dining on the night was tourism, kids playing outside which was a bit a bit unpleasant.Food..."

Maybeping

"My partner took me here for my birthday and we got a seat next to the window. The view of the ocean was absolutely stunning on the sunny day. If you..."

Michelle S

"Lovely restaurant with gorgeous relaxing views. The service was good although could be abit more attentive, refilling our glasses and taking our..."

Donna&Shane

"We don't eat seafood so going to a restaurant with a major focus on seafood would seem like an odd choice - there is a long back story, and to be..."

RaeRae Johnson

"Awesome. Great view and dining experiences. Food is great! Grilled fish is awesome crispy and juicy! Salmon also great! Fresh and yummy! Love..."

Nora C Wang

"The views are great of the harbour from just about every table and its all very modern and fresh. The main meal was well presented and the flavours..."

Neil Fibbens

"Been there once, had a really good time there. The environment was superb. Friendly staffs with super good customer service. The food quality was..."

Jennifer King

"One of the best meals I have had in a number of years. Perfect size and combination of flavours. The scallops were small, tender and moist and..."

Vicki Hamilton

"Had a celebratory dinner here and also to see what the fuss was all about. We ordered the market fish and oysters, and the milk meringue dessert...."

Adeline

"Nice&modern place, had a peaceful seaview with sunset. Oyster with roe was quite fresh. We had clam chowder and pig cheek for entree. Both are..."

Carina Chang

"Second time at FISH and it's still as great as the last time! The ambience and service was amazing as usual. I especially love the spacious set up,..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Fish has a beautiful outlook. We were here early and watched the sun setting over the water from our table. The service was fantastic and food..."

Kelly Sanderson

"Went here on Thursday 14 March 2013, with a friend Peter Phelan, we had freshly shackled bluff oysters & Daniel Le Brun Champagne - OMG was just..."

David Purvis

"Fancy food at fancy prices and while it is delicious and service is on point i can't help but think- i am inside a hotel! I think it is much nicer to..."

Rachel P

"More and more, I love hotel restaurants. They’re simple, not usually dependent on media hype and are consistently good.At a seafood..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Decided to try this restaurant, overall great experience. Food and service was good and staff were friendly throughout. Mains were delicious and they..."

Nathalie

"We visited Fish to celebrate a 50th birthday. The food was delicious and the waiter we had was fantastic to put up so well with some of..."

Zamily

"Are here a few months ago with a grabone voucher. I had the tempura prawns and pork belly for main. Food was yummy! Atmosphere a bit lacking...."

Lacey Thompson

"We went here a couple of weeks ago to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday. I booked in advance weeks before but we still had to go with a 2pm booking...."

Fiona M

"Excellent Food, good and prompt service. The best part about the restaurant is the views across the harbour. The prawns I ordered were done perfectly..."

Vikas Yadav

"Had a Fabulous Lunch at Fish and loved the fish. We opted for Set lunch menu . For me a Good restaurant need to please all senses Specially View ,..."

Aalok Singh

"Had the Ceviche here. Its was absolutely awesome. Best Ceviche I've tasted in a long time. The only slight downside was the guys at the counter. They..."

Josh Law

"Only tried the caramel mousse, popcorn and salted caramel ice-cream while at the taste of Auckland. The dessert was sweet and packed full of flavour..."

HJ

"The raw fish was to die for. This was the first dish we had when we arrived at Taste of Auckland and boy did it set the standard high! Super light,..."

Natalie Iva

"There is probably a correlation between the simplicity of a restaurant's name and the quality of their dining experience, eg Fish, Ostro, Grove, Masu..."

Frank

"Delicious food beautiful views and reasonable prices! Complimentary parking is a bonus too when it's available. Would definitely recommend this place..."

Emma Grey

"My wife and I had our wedding lunch here as we wanted something special. We had the 3 course meal and the price we paid was definitely worth it. The..."

Anna Fajardo

"What a dining experience! Attentive service and FRESH seafood with lots of interesting spins. We dined as a group so had a chance to sample many..."

Christine

"Came here for a work function and we had a set menu. Fine dining at its best. The food was incredible - fresh, top quality ingredients cooked..."

Charlene Weaver

"I really love Fish. The location and view is amazing . It's a really relaxed, chilled out place to dine. I especially like having lunch here. The..."

Nicky

"There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but few are like FISH. For one, the restaurant has a breathtaking view of the Auckland harbour. One that..."

Danny

"I was fortunate enough to have my boyfriend to take me to FISH for a valentines day dinner. It was a great night with complementary Champaign on..."

Caroline Barrett

"My partner and I come here for dinner every couple of months or so and we are never dissapointed! The staff are lovely and and the food is..."

Maddie

"Was here few nights ago and got to say the meal was fantastic, service was brilliant and price was reasonable. We Will definitely come..."

Norman W Saputra

"Came here for a two course lunch. Spent a while trying to find the restaurant - no signage! - but was greeted to a phenomenal view and interior on..."

Emily Pavey

"Amazing service and beautiful food. I have not even one complaint from this place. Quiet, elegant and warm. View is fabulous at night. I loved all..."

Vangirl

"We were 7 family memberrs out to celebrate a birthday & the verdict.....Amazing! Food, Service, Ambiance all 5+ stars & the view, only problem was..."

Michelle Small

"I came here for a good friends birthday. The service was professional and friendly and the waiters even made a few jokes which was awesome...."

Aniva Huang

"Rather quiet on the occasions that we've visited - which is quite sad as this really is a fine restaurant. Of special note is the venison I had,..."

Gentlepig

"We had dinner here to celebrate a special birthday. It was one of the nicest meals we have ever had. We enjoyed the whole experience from the moment..."

Liam Buckley

"We had dinner here last night to celebrate my fiancés work achievements. The decor was magical. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The..."

Sydelle King

"Went here just last night for my partners bday. The interior is so beautiful, I fell in love with it when I walked in. It's so beautiful, calm and..."

SHIKA 🍇

"Took my parents to a birthday lunch for my mum here, had some nice views as we managed to get a window seat. Very tidy dining area.Got the..."

Missillicit

"I organised my husbands 40th at FISH. Their set lunch menu catered beautifully for the 15 adults and 9 children that attended. I was worried that the..."

Vanessa Morris

"Amazing scenary!!!Delicious food Great service!!When you enter its just like the magazines with the photoshops done The amount of..."

PiggyBear

"Service from Reuben was excellent. Food was wonderful, view not as great as expected as we sat on the West side. We booking request a table on the..."

Chch Chick

"Service was pretty wonderful. Food didn't live up to expectations but was still delicious! For the price and Taste of food, I probably won't look at..."

Eva Zhu

"I came here last year with family for my brothers birthday. The lunch specials are extremely good value for money, we were so full by the end of the..."

J.T547

"I wanted to take a colleague from Sydney somewhere that showed off our gorgeous harbour and beautiful food. We were not disappointed. The food was..."

Wendy Hewson

"my husband took me here when he proposed.. it was lovely and intimate and the view of the sea perfect .. the seared tuna was cooked perfectly and I..."

Grace Sifa

"Dined here for partners birthday last night. Food, service, ambience of the place - was amazing! By far the best seafood restaurant in Auckland...."

Jean Lee

"Hilton Hotel firstly one of the finest Establishments in Auckland water FrontGreat And Luxurious venue Excellent Food Presentation highly..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"I was immediately struck with how light and spacious the setting was for this place. We sat outside and enjoyed beautiful views and sea breezes..."

Kershia

"Fish is located at an amazing location with a view. I went with my partner on a weekday afternoon for their 3 courses set lunch at $49..."

M_food Lover

"My partner and I loved our experience at Fish - we were greeted warmly and looked after well by friendly staff - My partner had natural oysters (not..."

Karen Brooks

"Nicely laid out and excellent service. The food itself was good without being anything at all extraordinary. Perhaps just lacked a depth of..."

Ed Porter

"The views were great and matched the food and atomsphere perfectly. Everything from the service to the food was exceptional. We went there for lunch..."

Anu Devi

"This place is breathtaking. The beautiful view on the viaduct front and all the interior is magical. Had an amazing ten course degustation hosted by..."

Hannah Short

"I wanted to dine somewhere with a good view so I decided to bring along my group of friends to visit Fish and while the view was breathtaking I was..."

Extra Boon

"Free Valet Parking! This will be the biggie for parking in central CBD.The fish was fresh as expected, tempura prawns did not..."

Tony Ma

"The service here is top notch. Friendly, knowledgable and attentive. Nice location with views out over the water. I'm pretty sure they offer free..."

RH

"Had dinner here last night with a group of six, food was amazing, our waitress ruby was great, and the kitchen was very accommodating with dietary..."

Captain

"Good experience. Impromptu visit with a friend, food good but service excellent. Probably would want to take in the view during the day or early..."

Ben Mcguinness-Ngatai

"Great experience. I came to celebrate my partner's birthday and it was simply amazing. We both had appetizer, mains and desserts and they were simply..."

Jk

"FINE dining! Yip yip yip. Really surprised at the mixed feedback for the service was faultless. The meal - phenomenal. We are foodies and great home..."

Donna Bray

"Had lunch there today... amazing. The food was fantastic and our waiter was really great he was so on to it, sometimes he had been and cleared the..."

Carole

"FISH is by far our favourite fine dining restaurant. The prices may be a bit steep but the quality of the food definitely makes up for it. Have been..."

Kat M

"Was taken out to lunch here as part of a large group celebration. The view is fabulous but there is something a little sterile about the general feel..."

Anna Margaret

"Had a very delicious meal, the tuna was devine! I thought the location and the staff attention was extremely good. Was very impressed overall and..."

Marsha Laskey

"Excellent lunch, fantastic service, well priced, and beautiful view. Highly recommended. The set menu included fish pies, fantastic tuna..."

Tornado

"Had lunch today, 3 course august special 39 dollars per person.Very good service, friendly and professional. Nice view over the harbour, the..."

De Water

"It was our first visit to Fish and will be followed by many more. We have enjoyed Shane Yardley's cooking in other restaurants however at Fish we..."

Gary

"OMG! Exquisite food, lovely attentive and personable service (Thanks Eddie, wonderful), and a view to die for! This must be Auckland's best kept..."

Nicole Abbott

"Unfortunately didn't hear back re booking but fronted up anyway. Met by maitre de who admitted he read the booking but didn't reply!On being..."

Jan Olissoff

"We had a wonderful time at Fish last weekend. Our waitress was friendly, attentive and created a great atmosphere for us. It was a nice surprise at..."

Palm

"This place is fantastic!!!! Get a table outside as the view is fabulous and the gas fires are gorgeous if it gets chilly. Don't worry as it's all..."

Nicki John

"An awesome 5 star dining experience!..For our 5th wedding anniversary I decided to take my wife out to Fish. Saw their impressive online menu and was..."

Al Kumar

"Enjoyed a lovely pre-xmas diner treat here last week, the service was impeccable and could not be faulted, the bread and tomato mousse was..."

Leigh Beattie

""FISH" is the new "White", having enjoyed a perfectly cooked lunch this week its so much much more than a name change. The upgrade comes courtesy of..."

Love Food

"Managed to score a 5 course degustation menu from grab one... Was not disappointed. We had excellent food and service. Because it is a hotel..."

Brunchalicious

"FISH is located on Level One of the Hilton on Princes Wharf and as soon as you walk up the stairs the ambiance is exactly what you expect from the..."

EatsByZee

"One of the best so far...It feels like heaven...plus it got the most beautiful views of sea. Great Service, Loved the food esp. the Liquid Nitrogen..."

Nickgill88

"Was having a catch up with a group of friends and we went to FISH at the Hilton (down viaduct). It was absolutely gorgeous. The view, the customer..."

Heartshrooms

"Wow! A family celebration took us to a long table beautifully set up with stunning views out to the harbour on one side and of the port on the east..."

Maggie G

"Beautiful ambience, exremely hospitable staff.. this is a must visit place for all sea food lovers.. One thing that need a special mention is their..."

Sonal

"I went to Fish with a big family group for a long weekend lunch; there were about 20 of us including small children. The restaurant is situated on..."

Alistair Ross

"Excellent views of the harbour and truly magical on a sunny evening. A bit hit and miss with the food though- sometimes it's outstanding, sometimes..."

Kate W

"Fancy place for any celebrations. Quality customer service and attention to details beyond expectations. Was a lovely night to have dinner in this..."

Arlene Barraca

"Went for breakfast. Called first to see if non -resident can walk-in for breakfast. On the other side of phone they advised you don’t need to book..."

Gagandeep Singh

"Very delightful dinner, great service and atmosphere. We had the taste of fish set menu at $110 per person, it was worth of it! Will definitely..."

Hyunjeong Kim

"Great service from.the staff. Food was excellent. Great presentation. Even a bday dessert. Thank..."

Steven L

"Visited for the buffet breakfast was a lovely location with great views. The selection was good but not large. The hot section was great but the..."

Mia Pacey

"Best octopus I've ever had. The crayfish is incredible and the team at Fish even put together a plate to celebrate our..."

Mariette Cameron

"Very pleasant atmosphere with great food and discreet and excellent staff. Fool was right size and perfectly seasoned and very tasty. If you enjoy..."

Zorko Sostaric

"I absolutely loved my dining experience at FISH. The food was very good and clearly brought out a fancy, fine dining vibe to it. However some dishes..."

Rosie When

"Went there for lunch today, lovely view of the harbour. very nice and quiet place. The food was nice and fresh. Chicken breast was so tender and..."

Icy Guo

"I had quite a good time today in the restaurant, i bring my mom go there for her birthday, and i just have a quick word talks about birthday, then !..."

xiao ling

"The food is just spectacular - I'm not a big beef fan but the beef wellington was so juicy and tender, the best I've ever had. The starters have a..."

Lili Mann

"Wow delicious Breakfast. Great view from outdoor tables. Food were freshly cooked. Reasonable price with lots of options to choose. Didn’t give a..."

Aryan pandya

"I love the wagyu entree, so yum 😋. We're eating right next to the balcony, a lovely sea view. It's a nice venue for a big group to dine..."

Ayu Rachman

"Fish has a gorgeous location, and wall to ceiling glass windows to let you enjoy it. The interior is well decorated, with many different types of..."

Mini Rag

"Excellent service and wonderful location! Got to experience this lovely place thanks to First Table and what a delightful spot it's located in. Loved..."

Shaun Young

"The view from the restaurant was stunning at sunset. We both had the foccacia bread as an entree followed by the eye fillet which was perfectly..."

Anjuli Mack

"We stayed in so went for breakfast and dinner here. Both meals lovely. Staff lovely . Great views. Dinner menu lots of choices, breakfast not so much..."

caroline dillon

Cazador Restaurant

Nothing, revolting… overpriced… yuk!

Wheelchair Accessible

"Initially spooked by the interior decor but quickly got over it with the insanely good food. Got to try a lot of dishes I’ve never had anywhere..."

CARO CONSUMES

"We recently went to Cazador for dinner and the customer service was as good as the food.To start we had the roast Bone marrow with chimichurri..."

Joshua Herbst

"Good food, good vibe, excellent service. We ordered the Cazador Feast ($80pp course menu). It was good but everyone around us ordered from the a la..."

Foodie@Akl

"This place is Devine! The decor is awesomely unique- I came with a friend, but this would be the perfect date spot!We have amazing service, our..."

Chan Can Eat

"PERFECTION. Food that makes you smile ear to ear, giving you happiness in each bite, because it’s that delicious. So much love has gone into this..."

Eileen

"Everything we ordered was delicious! Really good quality of meat and good selection of wine too. If only the portions were a bit bigger. Service is..."

Ann Castillo

"Always a beautiful experience at Cazador!! Have come here multiple times now with my partner and have loved it more and more everytime. The menu..."

Thebridgefoodie

"Love love love this restaurant . Food was amazing, staff even more so. We didn’t want to order mains privately so ended up ordering a whole heap of..."

Stephen

"We’re so lucky that Cazador is our local. This has to be one of the best restaurants in Auckland. Their seasonal variety of game dishes always..."

Martino Di Marco

"Amazing meal, lovely lovely staff - had the parpadelle with slow roasted venison shoulder, hubby had ash coated venison, kids had quail and pork -..."

Gail Tasker

"Very interesting experience, this place offer great service and good selection of drink. Most of all if you want to try quail, venison and liver..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"The restaurant offered the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing dinner on a wintry night. I wasn't a stranger to game but the venison heart..."

MD

"Definitely a place to try if your "game"... not quite the place/atmosphere for a romantic dinner... friendly service. But really the food is pretty..."

Donna&Shane

"Went with my wife for my birthday. The food was very good and we enjoyed every course (we did the set menu) which was coupled with a superb bottle of..."

Dan Norton

"As a Persian I have always grown up knowing about the reputation Cazador entails. They are specialists in Game cooking so it does have a specific..."

S&G Take Auckland

"My favorite Auckland restaurant. No Ocean views to be fair, but a lovely little garden area out the back, and an intimate, cozy feel. BEAUTIFUL FOOD...."

Sara Sergejew

"I love this restaurant. Every time I visit there's something new and exciting to try. The food is always delicious and expertly prepared. The whole..."

P

"Came here having heard good things about their game food and because a couple of friends knew the owners, lived locally but had never tried the..."

Bridgee

"I cannot get over how amazing this place is! A true hidden gem! Took a chance on this place as I'm a VEGETARIAN! They accommodated me brilliantly and..."

Food Addict

"YUM! This place is amazing! If you like game meats and trying something different come here! I had the game meat entree, hare main and the chocolate..."

Melanie Grace Ritchie

"What Cazador does for NZ is very important. Showing that giving value to offal is crucial in a world where we need to use each and every part of..."

Diogo Reck

"Celebrated a birthday dinner here on a Friday night. Must say the place was packed for a Friday! Super easy parking and ambiance is lovely and cosy...."

Nathalie

"I would like nothing more than to write this place a detailed review of their food and the experience I had on Saturday night, unfortunately I..."

Kieran

"If you are into game restaurants you'd probably love this place! There are taxidermied animal heads displayed all over the walls and the menu is full..."

Eden Wood

"Had dinner here today after wanting to visit this place for a long time. Intriguing idea of game meats combined with other infrequently used..."

Ivan Koay

"As a vegetarian, it's not often that I'm blown away by a carnivorous - themed restaurant. Cazador is the exception. The Naan and stuffed zucchini..."

Elizabeth Church

"Wine list, service, menu, food, beer garden, every dish, every entree, every main, every dessert, i want. Every time.Menu is always changing and..."

Sophie Rachael

"LET'S HAVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE for the BEST restaurant in the WHOLE of auckland. I almost don't want to share it so I can have it all to myself...."

Winnie Luo

"We held our daughter's 21st birthday celebration at Cazador.They surpassed all expectations with both the charming service and amazing..."

Wendy Mackereth

"Deserves more than 5 stars. Daughters shouted my wife and myself for fathers day as they knew really wanted to try this place. Service was excellant..."

Peter Clark

"The second generation management has certainly upheld the traditions of this fine restaurant. Service great ambience as good as ever and the food..."

Corona4007

"Cazador is one of the most interesting restaurants to visit, from the various animal heads on the wall, to the exquisite variety of meats served and..."

Jess

"Cazador has been part of the Auckland landscape for literally a generation - Dariush and Rebecca have taken the reigns of this iconic game restaurant..."

Bri DiMattina

"You know sometimes you get weird cravings and you have to go out of your way to get it. well I had a craving for venison and dropped into..."

SnobNom

"Tried Cazador for the first time and it was great! We went with a group of friends and we shared a few dishes so we had the opportunity to sample a..."

Vanessamacfarlane84

"Cazador doesn't look much as you drive past on the way into auckland from the airport and you'd probably think it was just another one of those..."

Duncan Galletly

"Came here for family birthday celebrations and we loved every minute. Delicious food, great service awesome environment. Will certainly be..."

Nat Donald

"Cazador Restaurant is a game food restaurant - possibly the only one in Auckland. I enjoyed its food and came here about a few times a year. It..."

STRADS

"I'd never heard of the restaurant until I was invited out, but Cazador has reviewed strong reviews so I had expectations of a good meal. The dining..."

Gus

"Cazador is a charming kitschy restaurant complete with round archways, plastered walls and more taxidermied beast and fowl than some diners will feel..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"We had dinner at Cazador's yesterday evening and it was wonderful. The food was fantastic and the service attentive without being obsequious. Would..."

Helen Florence

"I'd been meaning to visit this restaurant for years and finally did on Friday night....Why did I wait so long?Magnificent in all respects,delicious..."

SPTSLM

"A brilliant time but would love to go when a bit quieter - a bit too rockin' on a Saturday night for us quiet people. Couldn't fault anything with..."

Hannah

"Best meal I've had in Auckland! Fantastic little restaurant. Quirky menu that invites you to step outside of your comfort zone, and rewards you for..."

Jessica Savage

"Really liked the style of the restaurant, combining the new with the old. It was a busy night and service took a while to come, but when it did it..."

Jo Y

"Cazador was always a goodie but Wow!!, what a transformation. Cazador has always been a favourite for this foodies in the know but Dariush and..."

Alex Landon-lane

"A group of 6 of us were lucky enough to experience Cazador. We wanted to taste of everything and ordered, shared and tasted our way through the menu..."

Damaris Swinburn

"This was an incredible dining experience. My friend and myself went there last night for dinner. I had the boar belly and she had the venison. Both..."

Hannah Gear

"Dined at Cazador on a busy Thursday night with a gaggle of gal pals, thoroughly enjoyed the food, atmosphere and whole experience. We had drinks..."

Kate

"Went to Cazador mid last week for my friends birthday, I had made a booking there for 4 of us as I have been there many times over the last 10 years..."

David Martin

"I loved my evening at Cazador. It exceeded my expectations. The staff were very welcoming and helpful, the food was AMAZING and I can't wait for an..."

Katherine

"I went there with four hungry colleagues on the recommendation of one of them who is a keen hunter and fisher. We walked in through the tiny entrance..."

Gary Dalhousie

"I went to Cazador this very spring evening with family and experienced a dinner that started and ended on a high note. The thing is, there was no low..."

Lucy H

"Myself and a group of friends booked a table at Cazador at late notice recently and had an excellent experience. The wait staff took extra good care..."

Jo Tunna

"My husband and a group of friends dined here on one of Cazador's wine and food matching nights.Such a great experience! The atmosphere was warm..."

Rachel Johnston

"Myself and two friends popped in to Cazador on short notice. We were treated exceptionally well by the staff who obviously knew a lot about the wines..."

Jamie Nelson

"This is it. If your a hunter gatherer this is world class. Unpretentious, casual and cozy, Its about game food that the owner has a passion to..."

The Bungeye

"This is the kind of place one would go to if you are looking for a real change to the mundane atmosphere, choice of cuisine to spend a quite relaxed..."

Sam Anand

"We had a lovely time here on Friday night. Took all our own game and a good bunch of friends. The food was beautiful and the Chef did it more justice..."

Judy Cruickshank

"Very much enjoyed our meal at Cazador, the service was great, friendly staff and the food was excellent. A lovely wild game bird terrine and..."

Karen

"I enjoyed this place, Cazador, it was easy for me to get to. The decor is cool, for me, a little oldish, even a little Spanish.,The game mounted on..."

Graham Allfrey

"Four of us dined at Cazador on a Friday evening for a late setting. It is obviously a really well run and much loved restaurant but it wasn't our..."

Murray Campbell

"We dined at Cazador for the first time this week. Food was fabulous. My pheasant was superb, as was my husbands veal necks & pig trottlers..."

Winnie Fong

"We had the BEST experience here, celebrating 4 friends birthdays so a group of 11 and everything was so smoothly run. The staff are exceptional and..."

Stephanie Sherriff

"Went to Cazador for the first time tonight, and it was fantastic!The pheasant was delicious and the dessert - genius! We ordered and shared..."

Jess

"I have been a patron of Cazador for 10 years, after being away for a while came back with a friend for dinner recently. Going to Cazador is like..."

Coqui

"Very good dining experience. Good food and atmosphere. we will be..."

Nikki Neville

"Very nice evening with great..."

Mike Lomas

"Had a fabulous night. The service and food more than met our expectations. Knowledgeable and friendly waitstaff. A short but satisfying wine list...."

Keith Macky

"I've eaten at Cazador a few time and the meals have been great every time. The flat bread wrap entre is amazing, so is the baklava. It's hard to..."

James McFall

"I loved this place - cool and weird decor, lovely atmosphere. We had them cook our game food and it came out beautifully tender and with a lovely..."

Daniella Lahav

"Highly recommendable -excellent service and excellent friendly staff, excellent food.Had entree: Kalamari, mains- braised duck and Stoneys..."

Ann Hart

"We have been going to this restaurant for 24 years and it is still as good as the first time we went.Went to Australia to live some time ago but..."

George Sharp

"Have been here twice now (the first time on the recommendation of a friend). Great food and great service. The Venison Shanks are to die for! The..."

Natalie

"We were lucky to get a reservation 10 days out from a birthday celebration, and I greatly appreciated the maitre d' checking with another larger..."

Dee

"Even though I'm a vegetarian (the person who invited us didn't realise that this was a game restaurant and the decor would include stuffed animals),..."

Celeste Bowden

"We recently visited Cazador and had a great evening: the menu varied, the food great and the service attentive. So good was our experience we booked..."

T.moodie

"Great place, great food, great atmosphere and great service. This place is a little..."

Maia

"I've been to Cazadors a number of times over the last decade and have always enjoyed both the food and the..."

Gill

"If you want a good meal at reasonable price and excellent tasting then you must visit this place. We will definitely be going back. Service is very..."

Veronica

"Slightly ashamed to admit that I had no idea that Cazador existed since a few days ago, when I was invited to a birthday dinner during the weekend...."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Cazador is a favourite of my partner's and I went there with apprehension some years ago as I'm not really a fan of game - this places specialty...."

Maggie G

"Cazador is not for the faint-hearted. It's Auckland's only game restaurant, and if you don't like meat, its probably not the destination for you. The..."

Kiwi Food Wonders

"Had the ‘feast’ at Cazador which presented us with a lovely variety of different game meats to try. Quite the perfect blend of food with varying..."

Wannachai Burke

"Dinner here last night was delicious. Great service and lovely convivial atmosphere. We ate from the alacarte menu and enjoyed all our selections..."

Jo Keston

"It was an amazing experience. The best service and food out there. There is a wide selection of sherry as well as still wines. I would definitely..."

Keita Nakajo

"Wonderful unique dining experience. Lovely and passionate staff. Not to miss..."

Harvest Epicure

"Called on a rainy Saturday to see if they had a table, however they were fully booked. Then they had a cancellation and called me 15 minutes later..."

Kezia Lobo

"My husband and I ate at Cazador for the first time last week. We did 'the feast' which is the chef's menu essentially, and we were blown away. Super..."

Casey MacSween

"First time visit. Dinner was wonderful, we love all the food introductions on the night. Every dished is pleasant to taste. It was quite busy when we..."

John Luong

"A new favourite of mine, even though this restaurant has now been around for over 30 years. Truly an institution of Auckland dining. I assume that..."

Michael You

"Best meat pie 🥧 I have ever. We tried the venison and also the wagyu beef mince pie which put a smile on both our faces. Really good service as..."

Phanida Kovalevsky

"We went in for my birthday. Ordered “The Feast” with wine pairing. The passion, talent, knowledge, and attention to detail were equally balanced...."

Brett Armstrong

Bono Pizzeria

87/100 (2098 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Running 9km on the treadmill each day enables me to eat a lot of food, especially pizza. I was really keen to try out Bona Pizzeria with my family..."

Sharon Louie

"Absolutely love this place. The beautiful waitress, Maya is always very friendly and welcoming, also very smart and onto it, providing the best..."

Sophie

"Everything about this place is impeccable! This is my favourite place for pizza, the crust is always perfectly soft but crispy on the outside, and..."

Alana Klein

"This restaurant never disappoints me, the food, service and ambiance. I think other reviewers have already mentioned the exquisite quality of food so..."

Janet

"The food is yummy, the staff are so lovely, the portions are great, the atmosphere is delightful, that’s all you..."

Sophie

"We ordered Vegetarian Pizza and Pasta and both were quite good. Would definitely recommend to people with Zomato..."

Mukul Mehta

"An cozy little Italian restaurant in situated on Ponsonby Road. Excellent customer service, the waitress was very welcoming and..."

Lucy

"Food: Ultimate favourite is the Salami Feta - please try it if you can, you won't regret itService: 10/10 every single timeAmbiance: 10/10..."

Emmeline Croft

"If I could give more than 5 stars I definitely would! The restaurant has a relaxed and cosy vibe. Service was extremely friendly, and went above and..."

Riddhi

"Friendly and reasonable service, no additional drinks offered, would have had a few more beers, perhaps the universe is telling me..."

Glenn.bride

"A lovely little Italian restaurant. Proudly owner who serves herself and gives the place a nice touch. Food was delicious and I particularly liked..."

BelaIna

"This place is a amazing! We’ve been here a few times and we’ve tried the pizza and the pasta. Both are really amazing and large portions. Pizza..."

Stacey

"We came here again with zomato gold and today we ordered beef lasagna and bona ravioli :) We really enjoyed the meals and staff was so nice and..."

JH Jinna

"A nice little italian place, they have lots of options. ordered their pizza and lasagna; both were so good! the pizza has a thin base but still..."

MCP

"This little Italian place in ponsonby is an absolute gem! I love their customer service and I love coming here for their spaghetti bolognaise. Their..."

Aj Maglaqui

"Nice and friendly staff, the pasta sauce is quite authentic, but the only problem is the portions are very tiny for the price of each dish. Is not..."

Sakshi Wadhwa

"Intimate dining experience along Ponsonby rd. Staff were nice however the food was average. We liked the pizza, not so much for the lasagna...."

Belle De Leon

"Came here for lunch and used Zomato gold. Portions were yummy and big. Great service from staff. Recommend and will come back. Great for any occasion..."

Girl On The Move

"One of the great things about this place is that they are open until 11pm which was perfect since we were looking for somewhere to dine after 9pm...."

Jason Jost

"Excellent pasta and pizza (with toppings that are not scrappy/sparse as seems to the trend, but instead are well-balanced in relation to the base)...."

Paul William Streekstra

"Tried this place as my first gold experience and I loved it. Ordered the Margarita Pizza and Pasta! It was amazing and very delicious. Served hot and..."

GPark

"FIVE STARS FOR BONA! Entire family has been coming here religiously since we first ate here at the beginning of the year. Genuinely cannot recommend..."

Anoushka

"A lively little place at the end of Ponsonby Road. As you open the door, the aroma from the herbs and garlic welcomes you away from the cold from the..."

Marcelo Soares

"I simply love this place. It's cozy, great staff and they make you feel like you are part of their family. More importantly, food portions are..."

Julieta Ayala

"Great cosy neighbourhood restaurant. Loved the pasta! Definitely come here if you're looking for a simple authentic taste of Italy. Will be..."

Marcus Kwan

"Like everyone else has said, the pizza is fantastic. We had the Salami Feta pizza and Salmon penne pasta. The crust for the pizza is thin and..."

Song L.

"Unlocked zomato gold at bona pizzeria..really enjoyed the food..good vegetarian options tried the creamy white sauce pasta and lasagna. friendly..."

Priyanka Kathuria

"Came here with zomato gold and thought it was really worth it. My favourite was the cranberry, brie and chicken pizza. It was very tasty and could..."

Elisa Soerjadi

"The place was quite small but had good ambience. Friendly service and the food was delicious! Loved all the mains but the garlic bread/pizza was..."

BaNaNa

"We ordered the garlic cheesey pizza bread, spaghetti pomodoro and seafood fettuccine plus a coke. We got all that for under $30 with the Zomato Gold..."

Dxlche

"There were about 40 of us in our group so it could have been a disaster. However, Bona did the best I have ever seen with a group of our size!! They..."

Tuwhakaroa Biddle

"The best italian food ever. Excellent customer service - they are very friendly, always hear what you want and do according to your wishes. Perfect..."

Olha Viazenko

"Amazing dining experience. As soon as we set foot through the door, the owner (?) was super friendly. Food was 💯💯💯 ! The crust is thin and..."

Real Slug

"Great friendly staff with good food. Noisy neighbours but can't blame the restaurant for that. Pastas are delicious and so are the pizzas. Recommend..."

Jeremy Tan

"Good service, not long to wait. Friendly worker there. Had pizza and beer after work, it's for just $17 combo, which is so cheap. Highy recommend...."

Monari

"i literally could not recommend this place enough! went here for my birthday years ago and the staff were so incredibly lovely and friendly, the food..."

Samyson Aguilera

"This restaurant has it all.The sweet smell of garlic, tickles your nose as you park your car. Its sweet aroma guides your taste buds to the..."

Moe.amouzgar

"Welcoming staff and nice atmosphere for a meal and conversation. The pizzas were good, average, but all-in-all, this is a very nice place to be for a..."

Eric Anderson

"Bona pizzeria is a super cute and cosy Italian restaurant which I will definitely be coming back to. I came for a friends birthday dinner and the..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"I went here for a friends birthday and the place was fabulous. The Fettuccine Mari monte was delicious and the staff were so friendly. Love love..."

Chelsea Fowler

"The best Italian restaurant in Auckland and the best BYO too. The food is amazing and the vibe of the restaurant is so comfortable you feel like..."

Sam Sinnott

"Haven't dined in yet but the quality of the pizzas are good enough that I'd definitely go have lunch or dinner there if in the..."

AucklandEater

"EASILY THE BEST ITALIAN PLACE IN AUCKLAND. YOU MUST HAVE THE PASTA, SENSATIONAL AND VERY FRIENDLY STAFF. WOULD DEFINITELY COME BACK AT THE DROP OF A..."

Will Costello

"Ordered for the first time from here today via uber eats app. Can't comment on ambience as we didn't eat in, but the food was really good. Apart from..."

Lillian Mehta

"I came here for my birthday dinner with friends as I have heard they do great pizzas and also offer free BYO corkage for groups with over 8 people...."

Charlene Weaver

"Had a last minute dinner booking for 9 on a Saturday night, waitress was great! We ordered a range from their main and desserts and everyone said..."

Maria Kaloni

"Incredible and friendly service, meals were outstanding and the free byo just tops it off! An amazing local that we will 100% visit again. Warm cosy..."

Katie Greenwood

"Enjoyed a gorgeous vegetarian lasagne here a week or so back on a Lazy Thursday evening with a band of merry men and lovely lasses. Service was..."

KBoy

"You know that scene you see in the movies? Where the character walks into his local haunt and asks the bartender (with whom he is on a first-name..."

Danny

"Had a great meal; scallops a lot of them, perfect scotch fillet followed by tiramisu whilst eating outside on an autumn evening. Great friendly..."

George Laird

"Went to Bona Puzzeria as a large group, service was good and wait staff helpful in making recommendations, food tasted fantastic - I had the chicken..."

Philip Doyle

"I came here for a BYO with my friends 😊 there was no corkage which was great. It was quite small but I loved how intimate and cosy it was. I got..."

Jessica Li

"This is pretty good pizza. They have byo, no corkage and a $5 happy hour that goes way longer than an hour so it's a win all round. Pretty small..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"What can I say, I have been coming here for about 4 years. Lovely staff, always happy to see people and to feel welcome. The food is amazing I have..."

Harrison Davidson

"I have never been to place with better service and lovelier staff. The food is just above average but the atmosphere and the staff make it so worth..."

Matthew

"Fantastic! Great waitress, who remembers you, and provides friendly and professional service! My meal was fantastic; fresh, tasty grilled chicken..."

Kazza893

"Went to Bona last week, litterally EVERY DAY for lunch and the reason why I did so is simple. Not only the food tasted good, but the service was..."

Upperclassdecadent

"Went to Bona with a group of friends for a BYO (no corkage!!) the service was friendly and the food was really good. Everyone on my table got a..."

Alex Neilson

"Best BYO in ponsonby! Excellent service especially when dealing with large groups, no set menu for group bookings, staff were lovely, food was yum..."

Eden Wood

"We had a really great meal at Bona Pizza last night. The atmosphere is nice and intimate and the waitress was super friendly. To start we..."

Kat M

"I love this place!! Very authentic with a kitchen staffed by Italians and excellent pizza and pasta. I’ve been back countless times—it always..."

Campbell Ecklein

"Food 3.5Value 3Atmosphere 3.5Service 4Ordered Fettuccine Mare Monti, great deal for lunch only 13 dollars on ponsonby road. Its..."

Kelly

"Have been to this place multiple times, order the same thing; pizza bread, chicken cranberry pizza and chicken fettucini. The pizza bread is crunchy..."

Jamez Hill III

"This place is amazing great service fantastic food had a great time can't wait to return for another meal got a voucher off groupon but still..."

Brooke

"What a find!With so many places offering authentic cuisine on Ponsonby Road, I fell in love with the Italian / Mediterranean fusion..."

Carlos

"Myself and my partner have been to Bona Pizza numerous times. It is by far one of our favorite eating places.After just having come back..."

Haydn Curtis

"Love the food. Great to have a quiet evening dinner at this..."

Parik Kansara

"Yeah love coming in for a pizza and a nice glass of red during the week. It's not a big place but it's just like one of those little back alley..."

Daisy

"I have been here several times and had many dishes but I will be coming back for deserts regardless of how my mains taste. The world’s best..."

Sevil Ozdemir

"Would probably sell a lot more delivery pizza if they took credit cards over the phone or had mobile eftpos. Even taxis and food stalls have..."

Tom

"Bona Pizza has the nicest food I have ever tasted!. Bona pizza with welcoming and attentive staff offering a good range of options on the menu. I..."

Rohit Chawla

"yesterday I experienced some of the best service ever in new Zealand.I came to NZ for my holiday. and yesterday I went to bona pizza for dinner with..."

Gavvy

"Probably my favourite place on Ponsonby. I have been visiting it so many times and it was always a great experience. All that at a very reasonable..."

Dmitry Yakimenko

"Bought a deal, and used it for lunch, nice little Cafe, good food and service. We like the pizza bread, and we have a pasta and pizza and share. We..."

Tina Ah Chee

"Take into account that it is a cafe, not a restaurant. If you want a restaurant, go somewhere else. Food is good, but depends on what you order...."

Anna Brylevskaya

"Great food, great prices and brilliant service. Good to see a family run Italian restaurant doing..."

Tom Harding

"We've eaten at Bona Pizza many times, on our own and with friends, its our favourite local for a simple but delicious Italian meal. Friendly,..."

Penny H

"A fantastic affordable and friendly restaurant run by a fabulous and delightful family. I have been a frequent visitor of bona for a while now and..."

Walter Reedy

"Very nice place with excellent friendly service. Pastas are unique and very tasty. Went there for the first time with a voucher and they were very..."

Neil

"Went there for lunch with my family. Pizza was yummy, pasta was the best I ever had in Auckland. Reasonable prices with good service, would recommend..."

Paresh L Boas

"We went to Bona Pizzaria to catch up with friends, the restaurant has an awesome atmosphere. We were a large group and were managed well. The staff..."

Thomas

"It was a very pleasant dining experience for the two of us. We got the voucher for pasta/pizza, garlic bread and wine. The pizza was fantastic..."

Yulia Tsareva

"Love this place! Good food, sensible prices. Bottle of house wine just $30 whilst it is also a BYO and no corkage to boot!!! Lovely staff and..."

Ian

"What a fabulous find this was! A cosy cafe with welcoming and attentive staff offering a good range of options on the menu. The 8 of us ate out for..."

Maria Lempriere

"Amazing value for delicious food cooked with Italian passion and family heart! Love this wee ponsonby BYO, always greeted by the wonderful..."

Daniel Williams

"I organised my friend's 21st at Bona Pizza and we had a great turnout, which meant we had to book the whole of the 35 spaces inside the restaurant...."

Cris

"I just had my 30th Birthday here and had an awesome time! For our party of 20+ we were well catered for the food was fantastic and utterly..."

Natasha Kristoffersen-Tuck

"Excellent service. Best Italian food I ever had in long time. I ordered pizza and was the best one I ever had. Great price , excellent food and..."

Shane

"I only ever get pizza from Bona Pizza. It may cost a little more than other places but they are the best Pizza's I have had in Auckland. Well worth a..."

Mark

"Went last night (Tuesday) with my partner using a deal voucher. Definitely recommend booking in advance as the place is quite small, although not..."

Aaron Cocks

"Here now!!!! The squid is to die for and lovely Shiraz. Random choice for us but paid off. Thanks Bona Pizza. Hope the next courses - salmon..."

Cheryl Yates

"My partner and I went here last night on a groupon voucher. Was quite hard to get a booking, but well worth the wait.Service was fast and..."

Leah Williams

"Just moved to the area and have been several times as well as lots of other restaurants. Fab service very welcoming. Good honest food, reasonable..."

Leigh Roy

"The italian resturant offers contemporary italian cuisine in a sophisticated and intimate environment absolutly loved not only the food i enjoyed..."

Samira Arabi

"We just stopped by for a pizza a few months ago, and have been returning regularly. We go back because the service is consistently great, and the..."

Motionary

"i LOVE the pizza at Bona pizza, since i have read the review on Canves magazine, with good marks …. now this is my favorite place in..."

Pm

"Last night was the sixth time we have eaten here, and as always the meal was fantastic. We went as a party of 6 including two children. Between us we..."

Kayla Bee

"We decided to try out Bona after reading good reviews, and we were delighted that we made that trip. Food took a little longer to be served..."

Alex

"Had pizza here last nite with friends. Brought my family there today for lunch! Great value lunch deals...pasta dishes were great ! would definitely..."

Tracie Phua

"The cajun chicken was great and the service super friendly! The manageress remembered us after several weeks from the previous visit. Happy hour..."

Stuart

"Went here for lunch last week and the Lasagne was really good. Decent sized meal which filled me up and the prices were great for lunch time. My..."

Sarah Horner

"The first bite into the crust was heaven. The crust was thin, lite, just salty enough. Perfect!It was refreshing to eat pizza that was not..."

Pete

"This place is amazing. I never have the time to review restaurants, but wanted to find the time for this one. The food is fantastic, the service is..."

Kelly267

"This is my go-to restaurant for Italian food in the city. There are a few things I have come to expect of Bona Pizzeria: excellent customer service,..."

Danny

"Pizza - It was crispy and yummy. However the prawns were very tiny. Pasta - It was quite nicely seasoned but unfortunately the pasta tasted a bit..."

Eden

"It's an authentic Italian restaurant and the waiters are very hospitable. There are plenty of options for pasta, but I ordered the beef lasagna,..."

raymonond

"Great pizzas and pasta here. They also have steak and other meals that I haven't tried. Had a Combination pizza that has chicken, beef, lamb and..."

Scuzzles

"Amazing service and staff. They always have prompt service and accommodate you if they can for walk ins but it is best to book as it is a small..."

Tiffany Miller

"Finally found a great lasagna! Absolutely delicious!! Chefs pizza bread equally as fulfilling in flavour. So good to find a place that's not afraid..."

Croydon cole

"One of the best Italian I’ve ever been to! Super authentic, naturally creative and the most epic hosts! Can’t recommend highly enough..."

Melissa Jenner

"Lovely place with great service . The food was delicious creamy and perfectly seasoned the pasta dishes. We all enjoyed our food even pizza was..."

Vela

"It turns out that this classy Husband & Wife owned and run Pizzeria in Herne Bay is not just a great place to eat or Take Away excellent Italian, its..."

Ian Howard

"This has become our favourite restaurant! Portion sizes are great, food is delicious and service is friendly!! Highly recommend the creamy pesto..."

Nupur Raut

"Service is fantastic. We were a large group and they were very accomodating, and quick with service. Everyone really enjoyed the atmosphere and the..."

Candace Williams

Gusto At The Grand

87/100 (1907 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"17th October 2018Excellent, good quality, tasteful foodBeautiful and classy ambianceLoved the puttanescaGood value for money..."

Maricor Sunga

"The octopus made me want to grow 8 mouths so I could eat more of it simultaneously. Amazing staple Italian dishes done beautifully. Also superb..."

Bella Qian

"Gorgeous Italian food. The gnocchi is TO-DIE-FOR! Great service in a romantic setting. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu, as..."

Famished

"Amazing place to have lunch. Food was great and service was fast. Love everything, especially the meat tartare. Pork belly and beef cheeks for mains..."

Oriental Doll

"Gusto at the Grand provided a combination of fine dining and authenticity. Every dish ordered managed to impress me in terms of flavour and..."

Louise

"Tucked inside the back of the Sky City Grand, away for the hustle & bustles. Great atmosphere, especially up at the bar or the chef’s table right..."

Manz

"We came here for a birthday party and shared dishes. We ordered the pappardelle duck (yum), risotto (yum), fried potatoes (no flavour), fried chicken..."

Adrianna

"I think this is my new favourite go to place for pasta! not only was the ambience great, the food was second to none. we ordered the Duck parpadelle,..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"“Historically Italian Food is made to be shared. This continues at Gusto at the Grand”, this is what’s written on the top of the menu at Gusto..."

Ang Sarap

"With so many amazing Italian restaurants throughout Auckland, I wouldn’t have expected to find my favorite one tucked away inside the SkyCity..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Make it a 4.5 as almost perfect. The only negative was having to wait for someone to take my order for a glass of wine despite them knowing I would..."

Glenn P

"A really lovely place with great food and service. Had my dad’s birthday dinner and ordered a few dishes to share. The octopus carpaccio was..."

Nekokoko

"Good food and excellent service. The staff are friendly and welcoming. We did really enjoy the time being here. Defintely will come back next time...."

Katy Tran

"My solid go-to for an Italian fare - Gusto at The Grand is always a good time, no matter what size your party is. Shared-dish style dining with a..."

Eileen

"I have been to this restaurant in valentine's day. I ordered a scallop risotto with green beans. The scallop is fresh and yummy. The risotto is well..."

Paul McDonald

"We had the breakfast buffet here (Around $32 pp) while we stayed at the Grand Hotel and I must say the food is of high quality. The salmon wings and..."

G1k

"Came here for a birthday lunch. To start off we ordered the Limoncello Fever cocktail and Cucumber Mint Lemonade Mocktail. Didn't enjoy the cocktail..."

Tarun Parmar

"Packed for a tuesday night but what a wonderful venue. Potatoes were very nice as was the bread and balsmic. Opted for riccotta and spinich canneloni..."

Flippynz

"Always visit Gusto when we stay at Skycity. Mushroom/gnocchi is the BEST you will ever get.Recommended to all who appreciate quality..."

Marcus

"Located at the Sky City Grand Hotel, landed up with a few colleagues here for lunch. Setting of a fine dine, vast menu for food and drinks specially..."

MANSI BHALARIA

"I feel like I need to give this a 5 star because it's really fancy?? But also they did a fantastic job splitting the bill like 10 ways so that was..."

Carmelia Ng

"The meals are to die for. Sampled a few meals(vegeterian) and everything from the presentation, taste and smell was magnificent. The service was..."

Nyasha Makunga

"Beautiful Italian restaurant with handmade pasta. We tried the restaurant month deal and loooved their pizzetta with sweet ricotta and honey! The..."

Annie Ren

"Excellent authentic Italian restaurant at Sky City GrandClassy presentationTop quality staff as expectedThe food is quite..."

Glenn Town

"We came here for the restaurant menu. A small pizette with ricotta and honey for entree. An interesting start but everyone on the table loved it. The..."

Dxlche

"Very, very good, authentic Italian. Excellent sharing menu with unusual combinations that delight. Good wine list too. One of the best in..."

Hounds

"The food was excellent, we started with the mussels, and moved on to lamb cutlets, snapper and the king prawns, the duck fat roasted potatoes were..."

Paula Jane Wright

"Awesome place. Came here for dinner once and we were really impressed. The food tasted great and the portions were pretty decent. A little..."

Jess

"Was a lovely place to dine in. We had a longer wait than expected for our main courses however I thought the staff were friendly and the restaurant..."

Jessica Marie Violet

"Went to Gusto’s for my birthday dinner. A lovely night. Had housemade ricotta with pine nuts with the pizzetta and perfect salty prosciutto. Main..."

Dolce Far Niente

"Really nice food with very polite and friendly waiters, the waitress who served us was extremely accommodating to us since this was our first time..."

Heidi Chapman

"Another quiet coffee spot that I favour for when I’m meeting clients around Sky City or just after a place where I can get sit down have a nice..."

Medium_Rare

"Had a meal here (for work) on Friday night. Started with the fried calamari and pork and veal meatballs (not pictured). Both dishes were beautifully..."

Keri Williams

"I moved from Melbourne, Australia and have grown up with Italian family friends hosting fresh pasta nights with Home made desserts to follow. I have..."

Dorothyveaila

"Was staying in the hotel and find this restaurant very convenient and elegant to dine in. Had lunch here and the staff member was definitely very..."

Msav

"Working our way along Federal St. we had to give this place a go. The ambience is nice, elegant and modern, very fitting of the/matching of the..."

Jeffie

"Slightly different.Compared to whats on the street this brings a more European feel in food selection. Satisfying and hits the spot. I..."

Tony Ma

"Can not rate high enough, absolutely stunned, after travelling Italy for 2 months wow wow wow, we were in heaven and that's just on the entree......"

Rach Hill

"I have been here with my colleagues. we have ordered Bruschetta, calamari, duck fat chips, meatball panini and garlic bread for entre, in the main..."

Bhagyesh Prabhumirashi

"Been here a few times and had decent food all visits! Service has been attentive but not to the point of annoying. The bucatini is..."

Sheena

"Beautiful interior, great service & delicious food. I loved every single dishes we had tonight. The Gnocchi was outstanding as they have reinvented..."

Chico

"Delicious, modern Italian food. The Girls Day Out $49 pp menu was excellent value. Staff were friendly and helpful, multiple staff waited our..."

Leenix

"Set lunch menu @ $45 is a bargain and shared plates was ideal for our group. Definitely recommend the bruschetta, beef cheeks and the salted caramel..."

Annette Morrissey

"My favorite Italian restaurant... i perceived it to be the best in Auckland. Sheek and street style italian place. Warm vibrant and relaxed..."

Arpita Mandal

"Had Mother's Day Lunch - started off with meatballs which were tender and yummy followed by duck pappardelle...and braised cuttlefish. Food very..."

Hungry D

"Fine dining but one of the very best. We started the evening with cocktails of which they had a wide range of beer, wine, moctails and cocktails. The..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Let's start with the squid ink risotto. The risotto was beautifully cooked and tasted wonderful. The spaghetti had plenty of clams but I did find the..."

Sabrina Chae

"I’ve only been to Gusto once (back in 2015). I was impressed with the quality of food and had no real complaints about service.My..."

Raymond Tiong

"Not a 5 due to service, but first the FOOD.Wow their house bread is incredible- such a lovely texture and perfect to dip into the orgy mushroom..."

Thegreeats

"Thoroughly enjoyed the food here!Top recommendations:- the bread, they kept it coming all night! Thank you!- puttanesca, loved the..."

LAC

"Had a really lovely dinner at Gusto tonight, it was my first time at this restaurant and I leave with a desire to return to try the rest of the menu..."

Philip Doyle

"Flawless evening. Service was impeccable, very helpful wait staff. I really liked this place, my first visit and i will definately return. They..."

FJ

"10/10 for service, good food and wine. Both lamb and pasta dishes were cooked to perfection. Food came out quickly. Our waitress, Saara was..."

Nitasha Raj

"nottt quite the best servicei was sitting at the table for a long time and wasnt asked if i wanted to order a drink and it felt like staff were..."

Misery 306090

"Great service and food. Our waiter was friendly, appropriately chatty and helpful. The food was varied and tasty. I went with some fussy friends and..."

Bex Ellis

"First of all, the service there was very good. Ordered one pumpkin pasta and one salad as lunch. Raw food materials were fresh. Taste was clear and..."

Michelle Hwang

"This restaurant is going to be info one of my favourites, I went to celebrate my partners birthday and the service and food where completely..."

Nfp

"Lovely authentic ltalian food, everything we tasted on the menu was a 'taste sensation' super helpful and friendly staff and the decor was cool also...."

Lucy Fitzgerald

"Went for the #Restaurant of the month# menu, went to Gusto the following night we went to Masu, our traumatic heart has been quickly healed by Gusto...."

Chelsea

"Had a wonderful dinner tonight with my friend the decor is very stylish, sophisticated and grand with the chandeliers they also have a separate area..."

Foa Pili

"Wow i really had a great experience at gusto in the sky city hotel. Really nice atmosphere and also the service was superb. The restaurant itself has..."

Issie

"Gusto is really, really fabulous. It is certainly grand, with a huge dining area, chef's table and roomy, sophisticated vibe. The whole fish is..."

Chelsea

"Amazing, authentic Italian food! We sat at the bar in the kitchen which was surprisingly a great seat as we were able to watch the chefs prepare our..."

Marley

"Beautiful restaurant in the Skycity Grand Hotel. One of my favourite Italian restaurants so far. But note they are more on the salty side, but their..."

ShoRt

"My partner and I came here for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, the stand out dishes for me were the grilled Snapper and warm chocolate..."

Lucy

"Exactly what you would expect from a restaurant leaded by a Celebrity Chef. Top quality ingredients, instagramable dishes and of course, delicious!..."

Good Advisor

"When you pay almost $70 for brekkie for two one expects $70 worth of service and food. So apart from the over churned thick butter hollandaise we got..."

Sungsam7

"Went with 6 girlfriends and it was one of the best dinner nights out. The matridee sat us at the chefs table which was located in the kitchen. It was..."

Lauren Bernays

"Dined here with my partner tonight. Love the decor & ambiance of this place it's very intimate & perfect for a date night. The staff are all lovely &..."

Sarah S

"Loved this place, came in as casuals and we were really looked after like we were guests. Went for breakfast and had the cooked and continental...."

Amanda B

"Almost couldn't find the place since it was hidden behind the reception on the Grand Hotel.The service here is exceptional. The wait staff..."

Benedict Uy

Jhk

"Chose Gusto with my partner on our last night in Auckland before flying home to Aus so was really looking forward to a pleasant evening to round off..."

Reyhan Lange-Kapancioglu

"Buona sera! Can't go wrong with the calamari (yum yum!)in an Italian🇮🇹 restaurant! The mushroom with ricotta gnocchi was super! We didn't..."

JJJiiiiAn

"We came here for dinner and WOW... I'm not a huge fan of Italian as it can be abit rich/creamy for me BUT I will come back here! The crab meat pasta..."

Donna&Shane

"Decided to come here for lunch one day and I'm glad I did! Our waitress was super helpful and always checked up on us to see if everything was okay...."

Samantha Gemmell

"Visited Gusto for second time after having Christmas Diner there. It was the most pleasant and enjoyable evening. From the moment we arrived..."

Marcia Oates

"Gusto at the Grand is within the SkyCity Grand Hotel & somewhat tucked away - this can make it harder to find, but also means it's a little more..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Been here a few times and always loved it. Today was lunch with a friend. Amazing service, attentive but not annoying. We had pasta from the $19 Jan..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"Overview: Fine dining at an Italian restaurant unlike any other. What can be expected though is the cooking expertise essential to a restaurant of..."

Audric Kam

"My most loved Italian place so far in town. The food was simply delicious. The meatballs were the best soaked in home made tomato sauce. Not a cheap..."

Christian

"Gusto cooks Italian simply, rustically and beautifully. The dish of the night has to be the meatballs. The juicy, tender meatball is seasoned to..."

Travels4Food

"I have been here over 10 times with my sister and family. The service is always great. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. We have gotten..."

Marina

"I dined at Gusto at the Grand with a couple of friends, and had a fun Italian-style dining experience. Gusto is located on the ground floor of The..."

L.E.N.S

"We had a private dinner for 12 and were afforded a room at the end of the main restaurant. The room was wonderful with an Oak ceiling and dimmed..."

Russell Vincent

"One of my favourite restaurants. We normally start with the garlic and rosemary pizza, the fried calamari and the pea and mint bruschetta. The pizza..."

Maddie

"Simple and delicious with classic flavours. Gusto just cannot do wrong in my eyes. The chargrilled octupus is to die for. And the Lewis Road..."

Leila Khan

"I had the most gorgeous dinner here with a friend. Being a vegetarian had the "orgy of mushrooms, clevedon buffalo ricotta gnocchi"- absolutely..."

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"After being told we had to wait around an hour and a half for a seat at Depot for dinner on a Tuesday night( as expected), we decided to just try..."

Kellie Lee

"We had a family dinner at Gusto at the Grand tonight. It was such a fun experience, because we were seated at the Chef's table, which is literally..."

Nicky

"Service with a smile and simple clean dishes is on order at Gusto.We were seated at a high table in the dimly lit area behind the bar but this..."

Jaffa

"Gusto at the Grand is as it suggests - there's a sense of grandeur regarding the establishment. From entrance, the dining area is hidden from the..."

Gentlepig

"We had read an article on the Gusto at the Grand in Viva a few weeks ago recommending the Italian lunch on Sunday, so today we went with high..."

Lochbuie

"The best service I've ever had at high class resteraunt, waiters offered explain the menu and suggested perfect sides for our meals. There were..."

Jakarra Brady

"Business dinner at gusto last night. Had the privilege of being at the chef's table. Absolutely amazing experience. We trusted the chef and boy was..."

Jay

"Ate here last week, had the veal and carpaccio, both were beautiful. Atmosphere was nice, spacious and roomy. The chefs table looked fun and I'd..."

Geoff Cronhelm

"Having been to the Grill a few times and being a fan of Italian food I took my family to Gusto. We arrived after a comedy show and the service was..."

Fylde

"Came here for dinner mid week. Restaurant was busy and had good friendly vibe. Could not fault the service which was friendly, informed and..."

Stephen Potter

"We came here on Valentine's Day and has the Valentine's Day set menu. Since it was our first time here having a set menu was a good idea..."

Aniva Huang

"I have to admit that I was at Gusto quite some time ago, closer to the beginning of the year. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal though. They had a 2..."

Eli A

"The back story : I first encountered Gusto when visiting Skycity Grand Hotel. Mesmerised by its grand decor, the chandeliers outside and the spacious..."

A Culinary Affair

"Nov 2015Back for more, I think I'm a regular here now! I just can't get a good enough warming chocolate fix anywhere else! That hot chocolate..."

Paris

"Delicious italian food served in a luxurious place. Great setting and atmosphere. Great varieties of Italian pasta. Very friendly staff who made my..."

Annette Wong

"Had my birthday dinner last night with frnds at gusto and it turned out to be a gr8 hit....the food ws just fabulous... authentic italian food.. gr8..."

Mitali Mohan

"Great service but food not to our liking! Calamari a bit dry, meatballs nothing special, grilled octopus a bit bitter, pasta and risotto was okay but..."

Tess

"We were really impressed by this place overall. The food is of a great quality and genuinely really tasty. The service was outstanding.They have..."

Tony Frost

"Being based in an international hotel lifts the service to another level. The menu is based on sharing plates which allows you to sample a wide range..."

David Boshier

"Wonderful! We had new year's eve dinner here at Gusto and couldn't have gone better! Before coming to the restaurant I had mixed expectations because..."

Ninjunkie

"My better half had an advance encounter with Gusto and enjoyed it so much that I had to see for myself. It is difficult to accurately judge, as we..."

Gus

"Federal Street is famous with the line-up of award-winning eateries, especially after Masu swept up the coveted Restaurant of the Year after Depot..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Absolutely outstanding. Very engaging service. We were with a group of 6 which is the best way to do it as you can get to try a variety of dishes...."

Jo Y

"After being in Italy it's hard to find nz Italian that measures up. Gusto does and would have got 5/5 but for the costs. Very good Italian wine..."

Kerry Knight

"I have some wonderful friends and last weekend, they took the time to celebrated my birthday with an amazing dinner at Gusto at the Grand. An Italian..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I have wanted to try Gusto for several months, so thought a romantic dinner would be a perfect excuse. We ordered a lovely bottle of red wine, the..."

Muy-Cheng Lov

"We dined here on Friday night, arriving at 7.30pm. There seemed to be a little confusion over our booking but we were shown to a table quickly and..."

Wolfie W

"We arrived at Gusto at around 6pm, and were promptly seated (a group of seven). We were waited by the manager of the restaurant who's service was..."

Aidan

"We celebrated the birthday of one of our best friends with a meal at Gusto, Skycity. We left the choice of appetizers to the kitchen and were not..."

Hamish Caithness

"Gusto (pronounced guh-stoh, definitely not goose-toh) at The Grand is Sean Connolly’s latest restaurant in the SkyCity complex (after the superb..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Had such a lovely dinner at Gusto. Service was great, all waiters very accommodating. We had the pork fat potatos, gnocchi and beef cheeks. The warm..."

Julia Zhou

"We stayed at the grand by sky city it was very easy location for us as we woke up and headed down to level 3 in the same building. Friendly service..."

Sinae Yang

"We stayed at the Sky City Grand and had the buffet breakfast here at the Gusto on 3 occasions. Great selection from egg, bacon, sausage hot breakfast..."

Muthumal Perera

"Decided to try this restaurant for home made pasta dishes. Tried 2 different pastas: one with pumpkin and another one with spicy pork sausage..."

Deanna

"We went to the Gusto last night and had the best time! The food was just beautiful and the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and..."

Natasha Pezic

"The food here was excellent. Everything is meant to be shared so you can order a few things to try. From the antipasti menu we had the ricotta with..."

Kevin Marquez

"If you are looking for delicious pasta - this is the place. Located on the ground floor of Skycity hotel, I first thought that it would be like a bar..."

Andrei Diomidov

"We really enjoyed the dinner here, especially the pasta. Conveniently located in the Aerospace City. The food is medium in size but delicious! The..."

Ruby Heleno

"Beautiful atmosphere. Nice staffs. Great dishes. Baked eggplants parmigiana was great! It is the best dish for us. Mushroom ricotta gnocci is nice..."

L

"Eaten here a couple of times. This time I had the parpadelle which was amazing. The garlic pizza was also really tasty. Also had the orange mocktail..."

Kelv

"One of Auckland’s best restaurants. Food is always cooked to perfection. The Sardinia pasta and Nutella Bombalini are incredible (you can’t go..."

Jazzy

"This spot is amazing! Gusto at the grand is one of Auckland CBD's best-hidden gems. Coffee and food are both exceptional! Operating out of..."

Liam Gubb

"Disappointed by the dry pork belly but the staff more than made up for this with their attentive service and dessert on the house. I can never..."

Jordan Lee

"A nice place to have dinner with your special friend. Staff are professional and friendly, the food quality I experienced was A+. Car parks are..."

Reza MDI

"We were strangely the only customers on a Saturday afternoon. The service was fast. Sadly they don't do the canoli anymore. The ricotta and pizza..."

Yasheeka Bertram

"Today I bring my little one to a "Pizza making class for kids" while waiting I had a glass of wine and pasta, the service is amazing so kind so..."

Gerardo Caballero

"Dined here with my family, for the first time, for my birthday. We all thoroughly enjoyed everything. Food was delicious. The staff were friendly and..."

Clare Proctor

"Food was tasty; staff fast and friendly; a bit hurried though. It is ala cart menu so your bill can add up quickly and there are no accompaniments..."

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Ortolana

87/100 (3378 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Kids love their ice cream, handy when doing shopping in town. Friendly service and tasty..."

Rex Chen

"Loved their food and very nice services from the..."

Al La Carte

"Extremely nice for a lil' date. Excellent food as expected and offering probably the most unique flavours for breakfast. Light, rich and fresh. The..."

Ken Wong

"Rating 4.0 Great fresh modern New Zealand cuisine. A number of my colleagues recommended this place as one of their favourite restaurants in..."

Manz

"Always love the dessert and the ambience in..."

Zein

"Had a lovely Sunday lunch.Market fish was full of flavours. Lamb gnocchi was really good, rich and full of amazing flavours. Gnocchi melted in our..."

PK

"Relatively healthy and very fresh food served at Ortolana. I came here for lunch with my boyfriend and we both left satisfied. We got the piadina..."

Sharon Louie

"Beautiful place to dine in. Very intimate in the evening and looks fresh in its garden setting during the day. Wonderful service and food...."

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"Cosy, felt welcomed by the staff members. Very polite . I have this thing for Gnocchi and it was delicious. Ordered Kumara Gnocchi..."

Michelle Chua

"I took my seat and not long was attended by the lovely staff. Sooo yummy and satisfying! I love this small restaurant, will come again soon..."

Karla Faviana

"Yummy food and good service. Great selection and quality for vegetarian food! Tables are a little small for three people sitting at a table..."

Jammin

"We first paid a visit to Ortolana for a cheeky mid-week dinner to satisfy our pasta cravings, and our (great) expectations were easily exceeded. It's..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Lovely ambience it is a glass house like setting. We came in to relax our foot and ordered two soda. They were both surprisingly delicious,..."

Charis Yang

"Came in tonight after uni to catch up with high school friends. Originally wanted to go to Orleans for their mac'n'cheese and fried chicken waffles..."

Rosanne Choy

"Very nice ambience. Suitable for celebration 🥳 went there on Mother’s Day with my mom for dinner and we are definitely loving their food! The..."

Annie Low

"Spectacular location with delicious food, perfect plating for the start of great instagram photos! The staff was very attentive and friendly, I..."

Jason Su

"I always come to this restaurant for dinner. One dish I ordered the most frequently is market fish. What kind of market fish they served is depending..."

Will Nono

"Went here for me and my partner 1st anniversary; the service by the stuff was really professional and well spoken. Greet us and took us to our table..."

Mandagrey898

"Delicate little restaurant located in Britomart. The interior is modernly decorated with a intimate setting. It’s also lovely sit in the garden..."

Lucy

"My partner and I have been coming here for a while now and love it every time. It is an absolutely wonderful setting with an outdoor space full of..."

Matchstick Reviews

"What a wonderful find!I was walking nearby, I saw the outdoor setting, the fairy lights, the glass tables... and I felt it had a good..."

Arnaud Michelin

"Been here a few times, the food is amazing. It is one of my favorite locations to go to. 100% would recommend. They have a seasonal menu and would go..."

Tong Ly

"After walking around looking for a place to eat for about 40 minutes we stumbled on this place quite by accident and I am pleased that we stopped...."

Saskia Halleen

"Had dinner here a few months ago and I still remember how amazing it was! The ashed sirloin was wonderful with the crunch of the asparagus, not too..."

Stacey

"The location is great and the atmosphere is near perfect - Ortolana perfectly pulls of a beautiful restaurant in a garden sort of vibe. As is to be..."

Jay

"I have been here several times for breakfast and always delicious, yesterday I went for lunch with a group of colleagues, I had the Octopus as entree..."

Cesar Luis

"Met up with my cousin and aunt here and had an early breakfast in the weekend. It was around 8AM when I arrived and there were a few tables both..."

G1k

"Beautiful place for brunches, wonderful ambience with an awesome location. Great selection of brunch food with lots of options for vegetarians. Had..."

Marnelli

"Great spot in britomart. Busy even on a tuesday. Tomato basil and mozzarella piadina was fantastic, if only there was more! Agria gnocci also..."

Flippynz

"Lovely service, great deco, nice and super friendly staff. Great indoor and outdoor seating and delicious cocktails. I had a lamb and kumara meal..."

Amorita Maharaj

"I came here with a friend on a very nice and peaceful Friday midday. We were greeted on entrance and seated by the outdoor heating. I ordered the..."

Aimee

"At the centre of Auckland exists this amazing gem.Amazing design and atmosphere with a friendly and careful staff.We ordered the spaghetti,..."

João Plácido

"Great place for breakfastLoved the food ( the omelet was the pick for me) and the service was fast and friendly. I’ll be back next time I’m..."

Tim A

"Best place for Italian food in town. I fall in love with their market fish no matter how many times I have it. The atmosphere and interior design of..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"Loved the food - prepared with pride and love and lots of focus given on fresh seasonal produce. Every single element in the dish is well thought..."

R-Dee Roche

"This is one of my favourite restaurants – the menu changes often and the quality is always amazing. Kitchen is open plan and the flavours that..."

Vicki Corless Brown

"Ortolana is just gorgeous. A cozy interior with spacious, adequate seating in the heart of Britomart. Dusk was an accidentally wonderful time for..."

Raj Singh

"Part of the Hip Group, this location is very similar to the other restaurants in that it focuses on fresh seasonal produce.Menu is well thought..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Incredible place. The service is really good and the ambiance is amazing. Its a casual, light and bubbly vibe as well as very pleasing to the eye. I..."

Veronica Te

"Came here for lunch and was blown away by the meal and service. The lovely lady at the front of the restaurant accommodated our last minute..."

Stacey

"Food is excellent here, always used to go there for breakfast not to busy in the mornings so could get a seat inside. Atmosphere is..."

Soph M

"Came here for resturaunt month for the past 2 years! Very delicious and excellent service. The atmosphere is also quite chilled and welcoming...."

Angela

"Went their on a Friday for after work drinks. Had some snacks. The place gets real busy. Music was good, service very friendly n food was..."

Naziminator

"Love the seating and the decoration inside this wooden restaurant. Staffs were nice. Ordered a glass of home made chia seeds soda which was good. It..."

"Beautifully decorated. I love the touch of olive oil, pepper and sea salt given to us so we were free to season. We got the Chicken Cotoletta,..."

Oksana Zhang

"I love the ambience of the outside dining here. This is such a pretty place to eat. I only ordered the kale and apple smoothie while here but it was..."

Cardyff Hill

"Love the place in Britomart. And food were great but quite expensive. Ortolana's drinks are lit! 👌🏻 My favourite was their shakes. Very..."

EAT Girl 👑

"Came here for the 2 course $25 lunch menu for restaurant month! It's better if you book because it does get busy during lunchtimes. Had the chicken..."

Jason Zhang

"We went here for a birthday meal. Over all I loved everything about this place. The atmosphere hummed but not overly loud throughout the evening, the..."

Becks Fielding

"Great food and customer service. We waited for not long and our food was right in front of us. Awesome decor both inside and outside, especially the..."

Tanvi Kumar Rao

"Have dined here several times and it's consistently lovely. My boyfriend and I love the chicken cotoletta dish, especially with all the kale piled..."

AucklandEater

"Great service. Great food. End of story. The gnocchi changes seasonally, the second and last photo are two different seasons of gnocchi...."

Dxlche

"This is a place where my bestie and I come for celebrations or when we have an URGE to spoil ourselves 🤣. It's somewhere that's top of my list for..."

Charmaine

"Dropped in here for a coffee on a rainy day. Do ask them about the coffee of your choice as it may not be listed on the menu. I had my favourite one..."

Deepinder Bahia

"Food quality and presentation were very good. But it took looong time that my partner's dish was served for some reason. It finally came when I..."

MAYA　

"If you are into European fusion food, you should go here! The service was perfect and the waiters were very attentive with you. This is a..."

Lewiaga

"''Twas a Fridate for and we just wanted to have good place to eat. The staff who greeted us is nice and welcoming. Although the outdoor seating was..."

Vino Noir Zuniga

"What a lovely place! We came for an early dinner. The ambience is relaxing and service great. We ordered the market fish and short ribs which both..."

Sasha Williams

"Lovely atmosphere, cool lighting and tasty food about sums up this place. I had the pan roasted fish and it was quite good. The wine pairing was..."

SDeans

"I took my mum here on a Sunday for brunch.Atmosphere was lovely but you are sitting very close to the other table.Food was excellent and..."

Shell

"Ortolana is a high class Italian restaurant with a fantastic layout and comfy furniture. The food was great given that this is a high end restaurant,..."

Sylvester Kuo

"This is another one of my favourite go-to places. The Hip Group have really got their restaurants down to a T. Great ambience, great staff and great..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Ambience was good, service was friendly and quick. Had a great time with friends. The dessert was nothing spectacular. I should have stuck with a..."

I_like_pickles

"Been there with friends two month ago. It was a great experience overall. My friend made a reservation and when I reached there 10 minutes earlier,..."

Silvia Fang

"Went here last night with a big group of friends for dinner for a hens night. The restaurant itself is really nice and open with a gorgeous outdoor..."

Alysha Bower

"Absolutely love this place! They have great food, with fresh produce and amazing drinks to match! It's simple and delicious and it was..."

Pareen

"Went here for a late night dine on Thursday night. It was still very busy even though it was 8pm (always a good sign). The decor was beautiful and..."

Bella Qian

"Another one of Hip Groups successful ventures. Ortolana is such a beautiful restaurant, with a European flair.I love Hip Group restaurants..."

Charlene Weaver

"Really nice light lunch in summer. They used to put too much salt in pasta so I asked them to make the pasta without salt this time. And it was..."

Poppingcandy

"Food: last time I had a beef agnolotti dish which was delicious, with complex and delicious seasoning. All food was beautifully presented and..."

Will Scalioni

"You can always count on this restaurant to serve up delicious, quality and fresh dishes. Together with the great ambience the britomart place..."

ShoRt

"Meaning ‘market gardener’ in Italian, Ortolana which is situated within the hustle and bustle of Britomart is an elegant, contemporary space...."

Hungry Auckland

"The food portions were very small and expansive. But tasted good.We ordered a beef, a pasta and a chicken. Only 3 thin slices of beef..."

Cindy Ong

"Even the restaurant is just sitting beside the milse, I haven't got chance to try it before. I loved the Beef pasta, thanks for the cute waiter's..."

Megan Yang

"Went to try the "restaurant of the month" special $25 menu include beef short rib with agnolotti & Gelato on a stick, the agnolotti is basically a..."

Chelsea

"One of the coolest places in Auckland. Love the architecture and the way they deal with the ingredients, using local and fresh products.I..."

Diogo Reck

"Feeling particularly opulent, our group decided to adventure past our usual budget of $10-14 lunches for Ortolana.We ordered the Market..."

Medium_Rare

"Had two dishes for $ 26.00 as a light dinner. Corned beef is a special dish, I tasted sweet flavor of red cabbage and strong flavor of mustard from..."

Michelle Hwang

"I went here on my last evening in Auckland and it did not disappoint. It had very fresh produce and you could tell the produce used were in season as..."

ItstartswithaC

"You must go here. Food is beautiful, healthy, tasty and looks as pretty as a picture. Big sis & I went favourites were the fig dish & the handmade..."

Louise

"The "fancy" dining @Britomart.Great customer service, the best wines, food.🌿You can experience the modern dishes in nice and..."

Mariko Sakurai

"I liked the taste of food but the portion was not enough for me starving. I had to eat another dinner at home. If you have enough money to eat out..."

Lisa Kim

"Great service and lovely atmosphere. Five of us had lunch here along with a bottle of champagne. All really enjoyed our meals. I had the gnocchi...."

I Love Food

"Enjoyed breakfast there. I had the older and it was fantastic. Good selection on green teas. Nice atmosphere and speedy service. What else to say?..."

MrJan

"GOALS AND DREAMS 💕😍✨. It's been a 4 year dream of mine to go here and I finally achieved that, I was worried I had hyped it up too much in my..."

Monique Porteous

"Wonderful place, beautiful desserts (I had the cherry chocolate cake!), and my friends and I could not be happier with our cocktail & peach and..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"I came here in the weekend with a friend for brunch. I've been here once before but it was a long time ago. We first ordered drinks and we..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Went for brunch with my family today and the service and atmosphere was lovely! Coffee was superb! The only down side was our food, the food was..."

Eléna MacEwan

"Much like it’s nearby sister properties Rosie and The Store, Ortolana delivers healthy hipster cuisine with ingredients sourced from their own..."

Zoe Bowker

"Had a lovely overall experience here last weekend. Wait staff were excellent, serving us sparkling water on arrival and seating us quickly and in a..."

Jess

"I regularly visit Ortolana. It's always busy, charming and the staff are well equipped for the footfall. It's lovely to sit outdoors in the..."

Michal Rebecca

"Beautiful space, fresh and modern menu. House made bread was dense and delicious, and the service was personable and warm. There are woollen rugs..."

Brunching Around

"I really want to love this place I really do. first time i went with my friends and the waitress was very kind and explained to us the whole menu...."

Issie

"This review is based on coffee alone. We have been here for coffee meetings several times now. It is a gorgeous cafe in the Pavillions in Britomart...."

Fiona M

"We had been wanting to visit this wee restaurant for some time. We had been put off by the thought of finding parking, but it was incredibly easy...."

B D H

"Second time here in 6 months and if anything the food seems to have improved. The fish taretare starter was an excellent combination of freshness,..."

Lee Marshall

"Quality over quantity Plates seems small for the price but it's seriously so delicious Usually very busyFriendly staff and..."

Thegreeats

"For entree - the dry cured pork with fried bread has a super delish tuscan butter spread, and was much tastier than the more subtle summer squash..."

Food Baby

"Great service and nicely presented organic breakfast! The portion kinda looked too small but it was just enough to feel full! Seasoned perfectly and..."

Jay

"Ortolana is always a nice place to sit down for a light meal if you aren't feeling too hungry. The dishes are fresh and always very green. However if..."

Jenny Da

"So modern and elegant - Ortolana is definitely a place you can't walk past without thinking you must go there next time. During the day, the outdoor..."

Misty

"We went to Ortolana for lunch early Dec with a couple of friends. I was very much looking forward to visit since I had heard such nice things about..."

Anne F

"Have been here for the second time and had the omelette with ricotta and zucchini, which was nice, but a little bland. The middle seemed a lot of egg..."

Isi

"nice spot in the heart of Britomart, went with old colleagues for dinner, we ordered fish, chicken and beef, the food is sensational. I've ordered..."

Chelsea Chian

"I use to love ortolana when they first debut. Sadly I think the creativeness and standard of the place is not as good as it used to be. I..."

Travels4Food

"Went here last night for dinner. Second time I have eaten here. Service was excellent. Food was all very tasty. Setting very pleasant.We..."

Avi

"I am in absolute love with this place; its very rare for me to give out 5 star ratings but I have for Ortolana. In the heart of Britomart amongst..."

Caroline Barrett

"Lunch here was so good! Tried the organic Crumbed chicken an kale with lard roasted potatoes! and gnocchi was very fresh also and spring veg, grains..."

Paris

"Have been to ortolana for breakfast but not for lunch. I'll admit I was a bit intimidated by the fancy names for most of the dishes but I decided to..."

India Shores

"Yet another stunning eatery by HipGroup. I can't believe it took me so long to visit but I'm so glad I finally did! We arrived mid morning..."

Laura Hunt

"Amazing service and cute quiet setting for Britomart! It's one place you can eat outside or in and still hear the conversation at the table.We..."

Jaffa

"What a beautiful restaurant. Been here twice and both times was amazing! A stand out dish was the fazzoletti with cumin roasted beet, feta whip and..."

Julia

"Ok, we have eaten here 12 or so times during the day (mostly brunches/lunches). The space is beautiful and the staff very attentive. We have both..."

Stu

"Foods great service great. Atmosphere very nice. Just the outside, I wouldn't recommend it if it's windy. Otherwise would go back! And it's a nice..."

Jun Lau

"I have always been a huge fan of Ortolana (and to be quite honest.. All of the Hip Group eateries) and dine here frequently.Ortolana is an..."

L.E.N.S

"Love Ortolana for a late brunch or early lunch! While my friends tend to go for a main I can never pass the organic millet & nut granola with yoghurt..."

Kezia Lynch

"One word : flawless. We popped in here for breakfast when we were up in Auckland for work - totally worth every single cent. The service was..."

Anna Garland

"Imagine a restaurant right in the heart of the CBD serving delicious, locally grown food, plus desserts from Milse (my favourite hangout), with the..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"I have been here a few times before and really enjoyed it each time. We came for a work lunch today and again, it was great. The portion sizes..."

KitKat

"Food was yummy! Love the setting! Surprised how busy it was for a Tuesday. We were able to sit outside under heaters & keep warm. I had rigatoni with..."

Erin Brown

"Great feed. Love how most of the produce comes from their own farm. Had the smoke hay butter pasta as awesome. Bit slow serving the beers but it's no..."

Steve Brown

"I loved this place, the vibe, the seating and both the interior and exterior decorations were just all 5/5. The only reason that I'm giving Ortolana..."

Annie Ren

"Great place for brunch but found it a little expensive for what I received. Lovely staff and wide range of dishes on offer to suit all tastes and..."

Rona Dalgleish

"This review is from the 31 May 2014 (only just started this account)We came here for my brothers birthday!This was my first time eating at..."

Gemma

"Gypsy salad? Goddess dressing?? Yes, please! Ortolana has an interesting and whimsical menu, a lovely food and a very cosy vibe—indoor and out...."

Campbell Ecklein

"This place is generally packed and for good reason. I tried the market fish garden harvest, the fish was beautifully cooked. The soy latte was a..."

Rojas

"A great place for dining. Certainly one of the best restaurants in Auckland. I walked into this place because the other restaurant I wanted to go was..."

Punith Gowda

"Lovely restaurant. Owned by the same people as St Heliers Bistro (which is wonderful).I love how they have their own farm for their amazing..."

Craig Ck Koning

"I ordered some canapés from Ortolana on Tuesday for an event here at my office. The whole booking process was so simple and easy. I spoke with them..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"I have tried to come here quite a few times, and being successful only once as they are so popular and do not take bookings (only a waiting list that..."

Helena Chen

"I usually come here at night towards the end of th week, it's a lovely resturant that is ways lively and full of people, it's a great atmosphere and..."

Hungry Hippo

"Sure you are on the pricey side my dear Ortolana, but my admiration for your offerings doesn't seem to abate. Your green salad with goddess dressing..."

Auckland Foodie

"I have been a couple of times before and it was amazing and when we went last night it didn't disappoint. We had the 3 courses for $55 restaurant..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"My rating goes strictly to food and the environment as I dined outside. However the down fall was my bad costumer service I experienced that..."

Duyen-Kim Nguyen

"Yum yum yum!! First time here and I will be back very soon! The place is so warm, cosy and inviting, we were very comfortable while enjoying our..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"Flawless. The interior is beautiful, it's nice to be able to sit outside and people watch while enjoying the britomart atmosphere. Service has been..."

Ryan

"Went here for the very first time with a friend. Thought to try it out as it looked different to places we've been to. Seating was no sweat didn't..."

Seamus M.

"Everything about Ortolana is to die for. The decor is beautiful, and the food is somehow even better. The staff look after you extremely well, and..."

B

"Finally managed to have dinner with the wife minus our two kids which was quite an experience and we chose to dine at Ortolana.We were..."

JaimeC

"Delicious creative food right here. Interior design is to die for and the atmosphere is simply brilliant. Love the open kitchen and the kind and..."

PancakePanda

"Love it here, everything from the menu to the service is spot on. Interior is also really nice, can get busy though - so get in early. Will be back..."

Victoria

"After walking around Britomart we found this place... it was late afternoon and abit busy but we got a table easily... We were given the dinner menu...."

Donna&Shane

"This has got to be my favourite restaurant. I went there earlier tonight with my better half (and no Austin). You can't book but they fitted us in..."

Austin

"Great food, great service, great interiors (and exteriors), safe to say Ortolana is one of the best places to eat in the city. I had the special of..."

Jaya

"I've been here so many times and as always they are packed! But the food and service still remain consistency. Love the food and its plating...."

NhatLinh Ng

"Amazing setting, surprisingly comfortable bar stools, friendly staff and last but not least amazing food. Our table of 5 enjoyed three starters to..."

Meaghan Aureguy

"If you live in Auckland, you know this place. If you’re visiting Auckland, add this to your list. I had read about it before we made the trip..."

ElsewhereBriefly

"One the of best restaurant in town. Love the food and drinks. Also you can order the dessert from Milse (just next door). Staff are friendly and it's..."

Julia Nguyen

"Ortolana is a beautiful restaurant serving incredible wholesome food right in the heart of the CBD. I love all of the hip group restaurants as the..."

Jess Pendergrast

"I've been to Ortolana only twice but I loved every bit of it each time, from the stylish decor to the beautiful food, without forgetting amazing..."

Estelle.verani

"This is my first time trying the dinner menu here. We were a bit slow to be greeted and seated upon arrival, but the service during and after the..."

Jing Chen

"The atmosphere at Ortolana is absolutely breathtaking - beautiful lighting, heaters, comfy chairs and knee rugs. The staff were incredibly attentive,..."

Gem McLeod

"O is an absolutely beautiful restaurant and I'd been wanting to dine here for a long time. It was absolutely humming for a Wed rnight and even though..."

Vitale Eti

"Fresh , mouthwatering food . the organic chicken dish and their raw fish my favour arid dishes . The kids can order from the specialist desert..."

Shane Philiips

"Went for breakfast Sunday AM. Really outstanding service! Needed one breky really basic and not on the menu but were staff were super helpful and..."

Ian

"The food here is all about quality not quantity. The portions are quiet small, but I am always left satisfied when I've finished eating my meal. This..."

Eden Howard

"I used to shy away from this kind of place. Not sure why. Not a huge menu but everything i've tried has been fantastic.Service too.Im not..."

Panda Eyes

"Ortolana Britomart does beautiful food in a really nice casual dining kind of. area. The menu can be a bit difficult to interpret, but the service is..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"The Hip Group has really helped raise the bar in Auckland with a winning formula of good service, simple but nice food in trendy locations with..."

Fylde

"I have been to Ortolana several times for drinks with friends, the service has always been great, the staff checked on us and kept our water glasses..."

Ken

"Three or four times Ortolana has provided me with the perfect lunch when shopping in Britomart or at that end of the CBD.. A sophisticated little..."

Duncan Galletly

"I love ortolana!! I find myself craving ortolana every week!!The food is so fresh tasting and leaves me feeling full but not stuffed...."

Aniva Huang

"We weren't too hungry to start off with. The service was great and the waiter explained the menu really well. The food was good for its'..."

Joanne Chiang

"After reading a lot of reviews and been wanting to try Ortolana, I finally had a chance to try it on Saturday. I had a hot chocolate and..."

Miss Kiki

"Dined here on a wet windy day before a show at Vector Arena. So chose inside - very noisy with hard surfaces, tables very close together.Service..."

Pat Lythe

"Last night, I went there to celebrate birthday with my boyfriend for dinner. Friendly and attentive services but the food, market fish with garden..."

Ameri Lim

"Beautiful setting. We sat in the courtyard, had a great view of all the lights and surrounded by the grenery. Couldn't fault the service. Great food...."

Nicola Sherrock

"Nice staff. Great coffee. Great breakfast - sausage, eggs, tomato. But where's the bacon? Had to order as a side. Forgivable.Definitely a..."

Dino Bambwino

"A mate from Auckland said to check this place out, good food and great service. Can't beat..."

Food 2 Run

"Good simple tasty food. Love..."

Yumtum

"A wonderful breakfast. A delightful experience that provided excellent service and food. I would return again if I was ever back in..."

Grace

"Delightful Surprise. Whilst waiting for my hotel room to be ready, I walked around Auckland's CBD and was fortunate to find the Britomart complex...."

FarmrsMarktsFan

"Bright and early for breakfast. Service was absolutely lovely and the generous servings of food was very welcoming after landing at 6AM. The..."

Rosely

"Comfort. Stopped by for coffee and "cakes", which come from Milse next door. Unfortunately the coffee here is insipid and cold. Next time I will get..."

Teri Isorsum

"Where has the sun gone? To New York, apparently, according to Y. To Rome, too, R tells me. Well, certainly away from Aotearoa/NZ, where it has been..."

Vivi S

"One of my favourite places to dine great service outstanding food this honestly delivers consistently as a great place for brunch, lunch and..."

Girlygirl

"I went here for lunch today with 5 colleagues. I rang earlier in the day to book but they said they don't take bookings but that they are pretty..."

LucyGoosey

"Had the pan fried gnocchi with the parched egg and really really nice pea sauce while my friend had the ravioli ! The potatoes looked so..."

Michelle Huynh

"This place is so chic! Wear your designers as this is the place to be seen. I loved the vibe and the food. I had the ravioli and it was melt in the..."

Missk Khan

"What a gem of a place this is in the hussle and bustle of Britomart. Food selection was simple if not a little lacking in description via the menus..."

Russell Charman

"A beautiful spot with an interesting decoŕ... I always get the chicken here. The sauce on this dish is what makes it. It ties everything..."

Jacqui Crawley

"I need to give this place 5/5 for three reasonsDoes a flat white get anymore velvety? Smooth? Balanced? I doubt it.. Its so perfect and..."

Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter

"I couldn't understand anything on the menu and the very understanding wait staff painted a picture of each meal as she explained each item. My lamb..."

Katie Pidgeon

"5 hours and she would be off for a trip of a life time around Europe. Wanting to squeeze in one last catch up just before she jetted off we tossed a..."

Two Dark Coffees

"What a beautiful little place! I have been meaning to pop into this restaurant for a while but haven't been able to get around to it and had such a..."

Linny

"Im not one to make a point of going to the trendy parts of town for dining. So no surprise I walked up and down Tyler St looking for 21 Tyler St...."

BeeQueUU

"Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Ortolana. I like that the menu is split into dishes of varying styles and sizes to cater for all levels of hunger,..."

Connie Consumes

"Best meal in a long time! Excellent service, excellent tasty food. I'm coeliac and they were great at catering for me. Highly recommend..."

Rachel Firth

"During my birthday trip to Auckland, I of course had to stop by one of Auckland’s hottest new restaurants: the stunning Ortolana at..."

Sophia

"We had a meeting here, a few times and we ordered coffee and tea. The service is good; the staff really looks after you andconstantly tops up your..."

Marjolein Drenth

"We were strolling around britomart and decided to have a meal somewhere nearby. We decided to check Ortolana out due its high rating, and we..."

Thefoodloverrr

"I came here for brunch recently with a large group of friends and it was great. My food was delicious, fresh and presented beautifully. The fresh..."

J.T547

"Had few brunches here at Ortolana and loved all of it. The first time was with my partner and enjoyed it so much that we went back just after a..."

Ninjunkie

"Came in one evening with a large group of friends, we really didn't know what to expect. The service was great, the atmosphere was lovely and we..."

Jen Hilford

"My favourite place in Auckland. No matter what you order you can feel assured that it's clean healthy and delicious! Beautiful food & friendly..."

Max Clark

"Last time I went to Milse to have desserts, I found out that there were so many people waiting outside Ortolana. With curiosity, I planed to have a..."

Shirley Yu

"Great food , really tasty with quality ingredients , great service really friendly and accomodating and an awesome atmosphere would Definately..."

Kathleen Joyce-Reweti

"First time at Ortolana tonight. Went with a group of 9 and was easy to get a table just before the rush at 6.30. Ordered the tangelo soda which was..."

Simone Cooper

Tom Jones

"So me and my girlfriend was looking for a cute cafe to eat for brunch on a lazy Sunday, and ended up coming here to eat. Needless to say, this place..."

Gill Chang

"Ortolana is one of the rare few places that absolutely deserves every bit of the hype surrounding it. I was initially skeptical when I first read the..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Been here a few times and food is good ! Love the vibe esp in the summer ! My only pet hate is that The tables are way to close and feel like I am..."

Charissa

"Came here for lunch and had the Grapefruit Kingfish salad which was very fresh and nice, it was pleasant to look at too! beautifully decorated. It..."

Sarah

"Ortolana is a rare breed of restaurant. It rates my top category of restaurants I'd move near. It's that good. I haven't been to Auckland before but..."

Anya Jenkins

"The tastes here are amazing love the complementary flavours each dish endures.. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to going back ..."

Sarah Leakey

"Ortolana is a gorgeous light-filled space with a menu that emphasises fresh produce (and big words). Staff are friendly and accommodating. Sparkling..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Had a lovely brunch :) They were so accommodating, my fiance is allergic to Egg and they made him a beautiful meal. I ordered a Pimms and i have to..."

Kannazawa

"My first visit to Ortolana was for a birthday coffee/lunch with the boyfriend and the second one was for a catchup with some old girlfriends...."

Grace Hall

"We have gone to Ortolana twice now – once for dinner and once for brunch. The food is great and tastes super fresh. For brunch I ordered the..."

Ashlee Mccormick

"Best restaurant we have been to in a long time. Food was fantastic, would go back again any day! Staff were very informative and the place is..."

Joe Bloggs

"The food was melt in your mouth and the service impecible. I love the complimentary sparkling water. The seafood and pasta is very light and fresh. ..."

Miss Surfer

"We brunched at Ortolana on Saturday morning. The food and ambience were fantastic, but the service is what really transformed our visit into a..."

Holly

"Like many restaurants in the area (apparently...), Ortolana does not take dinner reservations, so we turned up at 6.30pm to ensure a table. Though we..."

Peter North

"It has been my favourite place so far. Beautiful fresh quality food and friendly services. Portion is just right for girls but I knew some guys may..."

Diana

"This is the second time we have visited. It was wonderful.We were greeted by the chatty blonde Maître D who was informed and helpful with..."

Manoja St John

"What a hip bistro by the renowned hip group. Though it's hard to decode half the things on the menu, there is no questioning the food is divine. We..."

Monica

"Had an amazing dinner here! The food was divine, I had the beef carpaccio with beetroot which was incredibly tender and a generous portion for an..."

Charlie

"Fantastic food and great service.Went for dinner and was surprised at the relatively well priced menu, and even more so when the food came..."

Jake Wratt

"First time dining here with hubby after walking past it many a times whenever we are in the CBD. spatchcock - SUPERB! SUPERB! SUPERB! And the..."

Lynn Josephine Lim

"We have been for brunch and dinner and on both occasions it has been a fantastic experience. The food is fresh, well presented, and unique...."

Tristan Gielen

"Loved the entire experience here a couple of weeks ago – you can’t make a reservation so we just turned up on the off chance on a Friday night..."

Wolfie W

"Most amazing place ever. Superb food quality, professional customer service, High hygiene standard, fab location, what more could you ask for really!..."

Surferin

"Ortolana is delicious. I came here for breakfast on Friday, the restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere and decor, the staff are friendly and..."

Catherine Bannister

"Wow. If you're looking for an in your face dining experience don't go here. Ortolana is sneaky good, the food was clean and fresh but oh so tasty..."

Gus

"Food quite good and the location is nice. Be careful with the wines though - NZ already has some of the highest wine prices in the world (even though..."

Mab

"Came to Ortolana for brunch on a Sunday. Waiters/waitresses were really friendly and happy to explain the menu (although there were a few obscure..."

Himmy Lui

"Always wanted to try this place but never got round to it despite being smack in the middle of cbd, just behind britomart transport centre. After..."

Peifen Chua

"Great place to have a special evening! We sat at the lounge! Also more variety of food could add to the experience! However all the food and drinks..."

Juan Hazley

"Ortolana is a little slice of paradise in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Auckland City. The garden-esque surroundings are pretty and..."

EatsByZee

"Expensive - yes ish, Worth it? YES ! Service was amazing, food left me a bit hungry but superbly impressed by the presentation. Such on-point-ness...."

Maye Elle

"wonderful! My bf and I love this restaurant so much, it's very healthy and efficient! The verges are very fresh and..."

April

"Ortolana really is deserving of all of their amazing reviews. I'm always looking for new brunch places and have only heard good things about Ortolana..."

Rebecca Smith

"In an attempt to actually make sure we got in (this is another Hip Group place and as such doesn't take bookings) we went on a Monday night...."

Kristy Sorrell

"Since my first visit to Ortolana I have been back many times & it has never let me down. Breakfasts, a few celebratory birthday lunches, a food..."

Mairi Herbert

"Ortolana, situated amongst the garden-esque Pavilions complex is run by the same people that is behind the successful Takapuna Beach Cafe. Ortolana..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Ortolana – meaning market garden has indeed lived up to its name and raves, many of the ingredients I believe come from the Hip Group’s own..."

Two Honest Truths

"Ortolana easily makes it up my top 5 restaurant experience for the year. Both times that I have been here, the setting, food and service were..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Amazing food, service and atmosphere. The house-made bread and ricotta gnocchi were delicious! Beautiful restaurant, lovely staff, can’t wait to..."

Whitney Newlove

"Keep seeing this place flow with people either for breakfast or lunch. We have had our breakfast and everything went great. We ordered folded eggs..."

pong pong

"Recommend by one of the colleague and went there yesterday. Had a seasonal grilled fish dish. The fish was cooked to perfection and the skin was..."

Ebrahim Bham

"Best place for coffee and brunch. Love the setting and the..."

Royal Reed

"A solid favourite for many years now. I went back after a long break and wasn't disappointed. Ricotta and asparagus gnocchi were..."

Mary Binney

"Went there for breakfast. The house bread and sour dough was really value for money and so tasty. The peanut butter and conserve was so..."

Serena Yeo

"Came in for breakfast- it’s a very cute restaurant. We were able to walk in and get seating for 2. They are able to accommodate to gluten free..."

Christina L.

"Cleanliness:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Customer service:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking:na Food..."

Hayley J

"Service was great, recommend to book beforehand. The lamb was tender and ricotta surprisingly complement the broccoli really well. Would love to dine..."

Sandra Aw

"Nice restaurant near downtown ferry terminal. Dishes are not 100% veg as the name could suggest, but they are rich of fresh ingridients. Beers are..."

Enrico Poli

"Friendly and intimate setting for a beautiful meal. We hosted a 21 person dinner here on a Friday night and the service was outstanding. The staff..."

Andrea Sergeant

KEN CHEN

"Ortolana is our new favorite place. Their dishes are no old school. New ideas. New flavor profiles. Refreshing in taste and enjoyment. Love..."

Kevin

"Just lovely all around. The food was full of flavour - I had the potatoes and warehou fish with fried egg and salsa verde. The coffee was smooth and..."

Dalia Gala

"What an amazing find, the food was exceptional, the service was great, the tastes were divine! The ambience is super cool too, we had a beautiful..."

Janie Stone

"Haven't been here in years and it didn't disappoint. In fact, I think it's better than ever. Had the folded eggs on the recommendation of the waiter..."

Nicole S

"Had a vegetarian pasta today. It was so delicious! Liked how mint and peas match well. Staff is super friendly. Also the chef who made my pasta is..."

J

"We stopped here for lunch on a Saturday. It was surprisingly quiet. The pastries had been recommended to us however we ended up having pasta dishes..."

Ben Johnston

"Amazing brunch place with huge servings and bigger in taste. Coffee was also exceptional. Staffs are attentive and always around to serve and also to..."

Brian He

"Yummy pizza! Plenty of seating inside even though the location is mainly business folks picking up for..."

Melissa Campbell

"Visited this place a couple of months back. Good quality pizza. Mushroom truffle pizza was my favourite - has a pleasant truffle aftertaste. I feel..."

Julia

"What a great team they have running this place. We had our teenager’s birthday dinner here, and they were so friendly, helpful and kind. Which..."

Liz ElizabethH

"We love Toto and have been coming here for.a few years, we think it's the best Italian! Beautiful and delicious food, and friendly service every..."

Davina M'

"I've been looking for the most authentic Italian restaurant, especially for pasta, in Auckland and I think I just found the leading contender. I was..."

Geoff Wilson

"I love the crunch and chewiness of their pizza bread. One of my favourite lunch options are the sandwiches which are also a generous..."

Helen Joe

"One of the best pizza places I’ve tried! Super tasty and crust has the perfect crunch. A bit pricey, but worth it..."

Dins R.

"One of the best pizzas in town, they also have vegan options which is a big plus ! Great and friendly staff..."

Rok Papež

"Fantastic food and very helpful service. Can’t wait to go..."

Warwick Simons

"Good pizza, and the restaurant atmosphere is great. Great Italian..."

Graeme Dreaver

"So cute, so delicious!! Really fresh and good ingredients ❤️ thank..."

Charly ds

"I ordered 7 pizzas to the Auckland domain for our company's 5km run. Pizzas were great and the delivery driver went above and beyond for us. He..."

Kyle Grimsley

"Guys you are the best!!!! Pizzas are delicious, always good quality, fresh ingredients, amazing taste! Really really..."

Tamara Sepúlveda

Tony's Steak & Seafood Restaurant & Bar

87/100 (4512 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love it here its so relaxing people here are really friendly.. awesome..."

Bennii Tumarae

"Extremely friendly service even when full house. Very busy I think due to media saying they are closing down soon. Had to try it out myself. I..."

Tony Ma

"A original steak house that opened many years, still maintained very well. Clean and hygiene environment, super friendly service, steak Taste nice,..."

LuNa The TuNa

"My partner and I stumbled upon Tony's recently when we were wandering around the city, looking for somewhere to stop for lunch, and woah were we..."

Anabelle

"Stopped by here just before a show at the Civic. Have always walked past here and finally got a chance to give it a shot. Ordered the Scotch..."

Amindha Fernando

"Came in for lunch and dessert today. Tried the scotch fillet, lamb rank and dolce vita dessert. Used the niesh app to get a student deal for a $10..."

Rosanne Choy

"We got the Tony's Original Steak and Fillet Mignon as well as deep-fried calamari. Loved how each steak comes with two sides of choice. The steak..."

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"It's said that this restaurant has opened for half a century already. One of the oldest restaurants in Auckland. So I have to give it a shot. I..."

Pig Cat

"Great food and excellent service. I tried the seafood steak and the crispy skin salmon with citrus hollandaise is an excellent choice. The..."

Sunil Nataraj

"The interior of the restaurant could be alittle dark for some people but is very clean. Has the retro look. Food is good. We had steak, love the..."

Brandon Li

"perfect is the word to describe this restaurant so happy :0 i love the food it is soooo deliciousit is a definite go to after the..."

Izaak Church

"I went a few days ago with a friend and it was very lovely. The atmosphere is quiet and really nice. The waiters and staff were so nice and friendly..."

Sing4grace

"Really love this place! The enviro is nice and service is friendly. Ordered the Beef and Seafood(sorry, forgot the name of these two dishes, my bad..."

TLY

"It's been a while since I last visited Tony's so I was surprised when they didn't have their $10 lunch deals when I went last Thursday. Although..."

Lala

"Tony’s is your classic family steak house. The staff are friendly and polite. The 70’s (?) old style English Pub aesthetic with the booths are..."

Drew Deakin

"I love this place so much. The staff is awesome and they lunch deals are fantastic. So convenient being right in the middle of town too. I love..."

Katyanne Hall

"What an amazing place! One of the best well-done steaks I have had. Pepper Steak and Calamari rings along with some red wine was the best decision...."

Sehaj Mehra

"Very friendly staffs are warmly welcoming us. $1 oysters are a little bit skinny but worth them. The seafood chowder was amazing. Excellent..."

Pukeko

"Had the most delicious carpetbag steak which was eye fillet stuffed with oysters plus a couple of sauteed oysters on top of the meat. Cooked to..."

Penny Harrison

"Enjoyed Tony’s Service was really good, we didn’t wait long for our food. Pacific steak was real delicious especially with the filling..."

Gwen Tai

"$1 Oysters OMG with Great beer and Great service. I can eat and drink here night. Oysters are fresh served on a plate of salad. Oyster and great beer..."

Steven Le

"Was able to get a late booking for a group of 15 - excellent service and food was on point. Recommend to those who are looking for a hearty and..."

Mia U

"I went to Tony's alone as I craved for steak during the weekends. The customer service is superb from the time you stepped onto the door. Oriented me..."

Carlo Manio

"Good service. We ordered steak, seafood platter and a pasta. The pasta is a bit dry. Highly recommend the steak, it was juicy and tender. Highly..."

A Foodie

"This place has ample seating inside, it has a nice traditional bar setting. Staff extremely friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious, I..."

Miura Elikana

"This is the second time I've been to Tony's and the restaurant is exceptional.The restaurant is large and busy but waiting times are as..."

Johnson Lo

"$10 deal for steak - a solid 10/10Came in with Niesh app special deal ($10 for ordering anything on lunch menu)I ordered petite eye fillet..."

The Poor Foodie

"My friend and I were there for Christmas Eve dinner. Overall, it was a great experience. Nice ambience and friendly staff. The warm lamb salad was..."

Charis Beh

"I really like it here ...you couldn't ask for friendlier staff...tables cleared quickly ..water refilled and service was top notch..We had the $10..."

Kyles

"Pretty good experience. Nice vibes and reasonable fast service. Food was pretty good too - 3 of us got the fillet steak, one got the chicken breast..."

G

"We dined here on a busy Saturday night for my birthday, and certainly were not disappointed. Began the night off with drinks and some starters- we..."

Laura Eats Out

"Had a lovely meal here. Love the cosy booths and feel of the restaurant. Service was lovely and quick.Food was well presented and the..."

I_like_pickles

"great customer service. steak i ordered was medium rare and it was PERFECT just how i like my steak. food was prompt and will definitely recommend..."

FuamatalaRachel Siaosi

"While we came here to eat steak, the wonderful surprise was the crispy calamari. The calamari was PERFECTLY cooked. It was tender and not rubbery at..."

Nico B. Valderrama

"Been here so many times the seafood chowder is amazing , last time i have the best seafood chowder was in Sf usa . The steak is remarkable. The best..."

Stephanie Magbag

"We went for dinner at Saturday night but couldn't get space as we were 9 in total and it was already full. Went again the other day for lunch...."

Ali Suhail

"I went for a dinner tonight with another person.I bought a first table voucher which gives 50% discount to the whole bill (food..."

Jay

"My wife,my daughter and I decided to have a pre movie dinner here tonight,I am lost for words to describe the excellent experience we had. Our..."

Ralph Jameson

"I just tried their 10 dollar meal,which is steak, chips and salad. it is really good and the place is quite nice. the ambiance and the theme of the..."

Appol Marion Abay

"Great lunch! The ten dollar deals are so good and you're food quality is way more than what you pay for. Very satisfying. I recommend you go for..."

Ysabel Taya Regino

"Came here on the Wednesday $10 Niesh deal, ordered the venison sausage bangers and mash. They have great deals every lunch and the food is lovely...."

Aislinn Yu

"Steak was really good, all it needs is fresh cut chips and a vinaigrette on the salad which would be an easy fix. Service was really friendly and..."

Darwin Chan

"Really friendly staff with cosy atmosphere and great food! Would definitely recommend eating here if you are in the area as they have got some good..."

Patrick Lasham

"Visited this restaurant back in February while on a trip to Auckland. Had purchased a first table coupon so the restaurant was dead during our visit..."

Liam Heath

"Place was great for lunch those 10 dollar deals are top notch. Good value for money. I Like that eye fillet 😍. Good customer service, very..."

Tan.ned

"Once again me and my girlfriend went here once she came back from her trip, as i'm a englishman the establishment to me gave off an english pub on a..."

Kieran Masters

"Amazing steak, so tender and cooked to perfection. I had the fillet minion, medium rare, and it came with a bold herby sauce (generous amount of..."

Kelly

"Amazing food!! Everything was really fresh and full of flavour. Friendly and helpful staff. Don't overlook this place, it's definitely worth a stop...."

Megan Gadget

"Dinner last night prior to the show. When we arrived it was quite empty, by the time we left the place was humming. The meal was nothing short of..."

Dave Koefoed

"Had the $10 Rump steak lunch special today and was very satisfied with the quality I got for $10. I had the steak cooked to medium and the chef..."

Kathryn Zhou

"As a meat and seafood lover this place has totally won me over! Our starter was the seafood chowder of course. Followed by mains - Eye fillet..."

Miss Savy

"I had the $10 lunch fish and chips. Very average meal. The chips were undercooked. But for the price and location it is acceptable for a reasonable..."

Deen Khan

"Such good service and amazing lunch deals !!The beef burger was $10 and this generous portion of delicious mushroom fettuccini was $12We..."

Thegreeats

"Great restaurant - very attentive staff and the host was a sparkle of joy! We went with the First Table discount which gives 50% off. We both ordered..."

Holly D-T

"I had the $10 rump steak for a lunch some time ago. I have to commend the lovely staff who were very friendly and accommodating on my..."

Frank Lin

"Ten of us went to Tony's for a birthday lunch which enabled us to take advantage of their $10 special (e.g a half sized rump steak with chips and..."

Austin

"Always like steakhouses and it's even better if they have special lunch menus. I went with one of their popular dishes the rump. Beef cooked as..."

Benedict Uy

"Tony's has been around for so long, but nothing has changed! The quality of the steak, the atmosphere and the quality of the serving staffs are..."

Cupy Dee

"What a great place to stumble upon. We were booked in for a show and just popped in here first. Glad we did, we were greeted immediately and shown..."

Tina Coles

"Tony's has been serving the most tender, succulent steaks to us for over 40 years! Even the decor is nostalgic with good old fashioned friendly..."

Irish Eyes

"Good choice for a steak in the middle of CBD. Friendly and helpful staff. I was confused between seafood and steak when the staff recommended the..."

Zoheb Gafoor

"Great place for a steak. The pepper steak was delicious and fillet Mignon equally so. The sautéed beans with bacon and onion was inspired! Staff..."

Laurie Ellul

"This place has been around for a long time and still has great service and even better steak. The solid wooden decor is unique in a good way with..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I love the interior of the place! It's so antique and gives this place character. The service was friendly which made the whole experience better :)..."

Jessica Li

"came here for a birthday dinner on a saturday night still got a table since we went early. for starters we got the bread of the day and oysters, the..."

Betty Diao

"Had their $10 lunch special today. I ordered rump steak and my partner ordered squid ring. They are both $10. I liked the rump steak very much. It..."

Zoe Huang

"Awesome place! I loved everything about it. Steak was cooked perfectly and would recommend it to anyone. Also the service was on point and everyone..."

Luka Zubčić

"Fantastic food, one of my favourite steak houses. Have tried the Fillet Mignon numerous times, fantastic! Great service, English pub set up, parking..."

DarkSister

"Today I visited Tony's for the first time with a friend for lunch and I got very surprised. We both had a $10 steak with chips and salad and..."

Javier Yebenes

"Love the vintage decor of the place. We went on Monday at 5pm, very quiet but that's to be expected. The place is actually huge! I like how the..."

Tian Tian Zhang

"Good deals at Lunch Time. Is a well know steakhouse. They have good space, I have been there at Lunch and Dinner both times we were satisfied with..."

MommyYummy

"went here with my partner recently, my last visit was about 6 years ago! I remember this place having memorable steaks, cooked really well and the..."

Holly Grey

"The stake was big and yum even if we only avail the $10 promo during lunch time. Me and my friends liked the ambiance even if the place is quite..."

Chay P Rosales

"A number of work colleagues pop in here for lunch as it is so close to the office and have recommended the food, so I was looking forward to going...."

LouLou

"Been here twice for dinner, both were superb; the food cooked just right and served accordingly, and the service always friendly. It gets a little..."

Stephanie J

"Exactly what you expect. With a modern English menu bordering pub style presentation, come here if you're craving unpretentiousness, steak and chips..."

Victoria

"Been going to this place quite a lot, mainly because of their winter $10 lunch meals. The service I received everytime i come to this place was..."

Nicole Mae Flores

"Had lunch there today with my family, taking advantage of the limited-time $10 of rump steak and beef burger, as well as the seafood chowder on the..."

Cheapster

"This place wins for its ambiance.I'd go back again just to bask in the wood-based decor and homey, rustic feeling. The food is..."

Jessica Harris

"First time at Tony's and I guarantee I will be there again.There were six of us there and we had an awesome evening. The service and..."

Ria Frost

"Have been here a few times ... When you want a steak and chips then this delivers... Service is very good and the steak has always been enjoyable..."

Donna&Shane

"Had dinner with our two kids in tow, our l 7 year old boy enjoyed a lot as did we.We had 2 of the Tony's Special, Spaghetti Bolognese..."

JaimeC

"Having lunch at this place for the first time. I didn't have much expectation but the food blew my mind, great flavour, good quality ingredients &..."

Andrew Felix Ferdaus

"The best Steak restaurant in all..."

Alberto

"Having dined in Tony's many times throughout the years, our experience at Tony's was enjoyable as usual. The portions are always generous, in fact,..."

Jannyannyanice

"Always excited to try new restaurants. Wasn't disappointed at all. Food was Devine. Great hospitality. Good little drive to get out of home. Would..."

Jordan Murray

"Delicious food and really friendly wait staff. It was really money well spent. The only thing I would complain about is probably the main portions of..."

Deanne Janice Pereira

"We had lunch at "Tony's Original Steak House" this afternoon. The place was old-fashioned, quiet and cozy just like home. The Eye fillet steaks that..."

Ruslan Gariev

"Proper served steak , good spot for dinner date. Love the pepper steak , cracked pepper marinated eye fillet cooked really well served with your..."

Shharukh Issani (Sharkx)

"Had the special $10 lunch. The burger was thick and juicy. So..."

Nisha Patel

"Dined at Tony's with my partner and son, and thoroughly enjoyed the steak which I ordered and my partner had the spare ribs. Absolutely great service..."

Oliver Paul

"Got taken here for a date night with my man. Excellently cooked steak, wonderful service, nice drinks. We got seated in the window which was a bit..."

Tiffany Miller

"By far one of the best value for money places - possibly in the whole world.. great staff great service - have been going there for the last 5 year..."

George

"My favourite place for eye fillet.Since I'm a meat-lover I haven't tried any seafood meal here, but my friend who had it loved it.I always..."

Jennifer

"First time dining at Tonys Restaurant and it was fantastic. Eye fillet cooked to perfection. We were looked after by the waitress and left feeling..."

Laurie Ann Engels

"I like Tony's as a casual dining place - my favourite is the ribs. They're quite saucy and juicy and fall off the bone! Steaks here are pretty good..."

Josie B

"Ribs are nice and staff were..."

Thomas Douglas

"This is my favourite restaurant; they do the best steaks. I can't fault this place. Our family has been many times; before show events at the Civic..."

Kym Vickery

"Great restaurant, great food, great service. I enjoyed my t-bone steak "well done" and my friend also enjoyed her spaghetti.Only downside..."

Hayden Do

"Service was good and the food was great the nachos as entree were massive would def recommend they only problem was a huge group of ridiculously loud..."

Jess

"Very pleasant staff great service. Excellent food quickly delivered. Will definitely be going back when ever going into city to see a show. Would..."

Peter Bridger

"Had dinner at Tony's last night before a show. Wow, was the place buzzing. The scallops I ordered were fab and I've not had a full dozen ever, so..."

C Brown

"Went to Tony's last December for my birthday dinner. The whole experience was excellent. The staff were very helpful and informative. Had a cocktail..."

Bartholomew N Trego

"Went to Tony's before a theatre event and because of the mid-week Auckland traffic only ended up having 30 minutes. Checked with staff before hand..."

Chris

"Without a doubt the best steak I have had in Auckland. Tony's proved to be a great place to take my girlfriend for our one year anniversary. The food..."

Owen Black

"Had a great meal while I was there in Auckland. The staff are all really friendly and helpful and good fun, and the food is amazing!! Try the Pacific..."

Peter

"My wife and I wanted a simple night out and thought we'd give Tony's a go... what a delight. Quite busy even on a Tuesday, the lady who greeted us..."

Alan Gordon

"The lunch is excellent and well-priced.I also really enjoyed the dinner here and the Fillet Bernaise was excellent.I will definately go back.The..."

A221

"Tonys beatifull hospitality and beatiful food thanks tony's for a wonderful..."

Janet

"Spent the night in Auckland @crown plaza hotel. Me & my partner went for a walk to see what we could eat. Didnt have to walk to far to turn up at..."

Charlie

"Had lunch here last week. Excellent customer service and great steak!!I recommend..."

Iam

"This my favourite restaurant in the whole wide world. My hubby & I had our 1st date here :) & we have been dining at Tony's for nearly 10yrs..."

Kathy & Kiri

"Tony's is my favourite! I choose to have my birthday meal there every year (and a few in between). They cook beautiful food, especially the steak!..."

Neka

"Had dinner here a few weeks ago with husband and a friend. Wonderful atmosphere - loved the small rooms as it felt cozy rather than huge. Meals..."

YumNZ

"The food at Tony's steak and seafood restaurant is awesome. Beautiful food and really nice people who work..."

Rangi

"My absolute favorite restaurant! Great food at a reasonable price and the staff are always lovely!!!! Have been here 4-5 times now..."

Shan Hooper

"There's a reason why they can claim to be the best steak in town. The beef is tender even if customers opt to have it cooked well-done, an admirable..."

Christopher Lai

"The seating was a little squashed but that made no difference to such great service and the food was on point. We had a little one with us and he..."

Nina Skipper

"A one great medium rare scotch fillet 💯 beautiful food. Lunch menu is half the price as dinner menu, I ordered from the dinner menu thinking I..."

Shashi Kariyawasam

"Tried our luck without a booking on a busy Tuesday evening- we were lucky! The atmosphere entering the restaurant was bustling yet nostalgic and..."

Antonia McNair

"I really love the vibe here, remain the kind of decoration in the past. A lot to choose in the menu, they have a few selection for lunch set. Love..."

Audrey L

"I recently dined at Tony's, the iconic steakhouse in Auckland CBD, which has been serving patrons for an impressive 60 years. The moment I walked in,..."

Tammy-Jade Collymore

"The service and atmosphere of this restaurant are great. We tried the Tony's original steak and the sticky pork ribs. The steak was prepared exactly..."

R Katels

"Mum and dad raved about the place in the good old days Has not changed a bit of pawn cocktails are massive The steak perfectly cooked But a you must..."

vaughan carey

"Their steak was good but the meat was slightly overdone for us. Their seafood chowder was the best we had in our life. A must order when you are at..."

G Wong

"Came on a Wed for lunch, am glad I did my reservation, they were def busy. I managed to get a booth seat so it was really relaxed and quiet. Noticed..."

Adeline Miao

Di Vino Bistro

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent service, Anna the owner is fantastic. She treats all guests kindly and makes genuinely good Italian food, being Italian herself. Thank you..."

Joseph Davies

"Very nice food and good Italian wine ! Very friendly : ) I am always happy to eat..."

Michiko McDowell

"Absolutely beautiful meals. Went there last month and again this month and the food and the service is exemplary. The owner is one in a million who..."

Joanne James

"Everyone must go here. It’s..."

Liz Williams

"Love your food, service and ambiance, bringing a large group again this friday. Totally 5 star, you are my favourite place to..."

Kathryn Passier

"best pizza in Auckland + the truffle bruschetta is..."

Selina O'Shea

"Lovely food and great decor. A little hidden..."

Wendi Nicoll

"Had a great time with my daughter and eat the best food ever. Will be back for a second serving indeed. Great service..."

Robyn Donovan

"Awesome place to spend some time.. lovely food and reception as..."

Kathleen Vieira de Moura

"Fantastic place, absolutely incredible food, impeccable service. Will be back for sure. Highly..."

Sasha Garner

"Awesome coffee and brilliant pasta and pizza - excellent and very attentive staff. Highly..."

Darin Campbell

"Aucklands Best kept Italian secret !!!..."

Oliver Scutts

"This has now become my favorite restaurant in Auckland. The food was absolutely phenomenal. Phenomenal would be an understatement actually. Both Anna..."

Yasmin Kelani

"i go here quite often and i really enjoy myself always have a blast and the owner is really..."

Francesco Iannotta

"Had dinner here last night phenomenal food and good..."

Sam Bic

"Lovely service! The atmosphere was really nice. The food was really good! Only downside was a limited menu but what they had was amazing. Would 100%..."

Amy.Gold

"Absolutely amazing food. My husband almost wept on the first bite. Super personal and friendly service from someone who clearly loves her work and..."

Brenda Rockell

"Found this little gem through first table and gave it a go, holy moly I am so glad that I did! While the atmosphere is a little odd and a little..."

Monique Porteous

"Used to work across the road in the office.Came here quote often.Food is good quality very tradition Italian, the 4 cheese pizza is my favorite..."

Bryan Chan

"Chose this via the Entertainment Book - never knew there was a restaurant in that part of town.We had a great meal, the service was..."

John Crawford

"You make the best pizza in town David, however, I think I prefer pasta when you guys used be Covo. but your pizza is much better than previous..."

Tritip Kittitanarux

"The food is delicious - especially the chocolate mousse which is to die for! Ask Divino for excellent recommendations from the wine cellar. The..."

Taste9

"I had a lunch special with my friends. Everyone was pleased.Very tasty and fresh food. Classic Italian cuisine.Warm and friendly..."

Latisha Murray

"Very friendly and relaxing for dinner. The staff are fun but professional, with very good knowledge of wine and food.We have enjoyed great..."

Dennis Bygrave

"My first time eating here. I'm from Melbourne, AustraliaThoroughly enjoyed the food. I sat outside it was very nice atmosphere.I would..."

Darren C

"I eat here every time I come to Auckland. Equal to the best Italian food I have eaten anywhere, including in Italy. The atmosphere is relaxed, warm..."

Alex

"Fantastic environment for a group occasion! With a group of close to 50 we were able to eat as we wanted, danced and had some yummy Christmas drinks...."

Tania Swann

"I have now eaten at Di Vino Restaurant 3 times. The overall standard is consistently high. Great atmosphere, great service, great menu, great..."

Estelle Beder

"Two girlfriends and I recently went to DiVino for a meal which was absolutely delightful. We all had different pastas which were all declared..."

Alison Craig

"Have been here many times and the vegetarian pizza is really good. The vegetarian spaghetti is okay. The customer service is great. Would..."

James

"As an Italian descendant I have very high expectations when it comes to Italian food, and this restaurant was a delight to experience. The restaurant..."

Carolina Figueira

"The service here was lively, fun and attentive. Our chatty Italian waiter was open to a bit of banter, which suited our mood for a relaxed business..."

Olivia Winstone

"I have been here before when it was called Covo, now looks like it had a makeover and looking more contemporary and must be a hit for lunch time for..."

Lillian

Da Sette Soldi Restaurant & Takeaway

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Mid-range

"They are open in lockdown. As well as pizza, there is real food. We had the fabulous lemon chicken and a rare steak mignon. Both travelled well and..."

Kath Bolton

"We called into Da Sette Soldi on Friday night with no reservation even though the place was near capacity we were found a table and made most welcome..."

Dave Dumelow

"Came here with family for dinner and we had a great experience. The staff were extremely friendly and helped us customize a pizza for our kids (they..."

Maria Foy

"Probably one of the best places I’ve had mussels at! I don’t order much seafood but this place definitely does it well. Was an excellent..."

Claudynnlee53

"The place was extremely busy and mostly booked out, but they still managed to get us a table. The food and service was excellent! The food was also..."

MariaToday

"Great service and great food. We had the cannelloni which my husband pronounced excellent. I had the terakihi - served with the right amount of..."

TheGoodKiwi Nz

"Fast service very attentive for you to get order in. Entree - Garlic pizza bread, was absolutely yum, garlic cooked perfect, wasn't raw and that..."

Nina

"It is so good to be able to walk into an Italian restaurant without any reservation. This place has good friendly service, big portion for the price..."

Joanne Chiang

"One of the best restaurants in town. My family has dined here may times and I have also taken business associates for meals here. Fast & friendly..."

James Ryall

"Can't believe how busy this place is on a Monday night, this is a good sign! BF said the Garlic Prawns are great ... And I love the pasta and the..."

Teritess

"Best Italian food I've ever had, so full of flavour! Dined in and had takeaways, portions are huge! Highly recommend the risottos. Yum yum..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"Have been coming here for over 20 years. Best pizza in New Zealand. Cute and cosy restaurant with such friendly and helpful owners and wait staff...."

Shannon Duffy

"AMAZING! Haven't been back in almost 20 years but the owner Duli still the nicest guy out! The service was great and the food was as expected,..."

Rory Turei

"This is by far the best restaurant we've been to since we've lived in NZ for the past 9 years. Food was absolutely amazing and reasonably priced...."

Talita Kruger

"We turned up without a booking on a Friday as I figured a local Italian restaurant must have a table. WRONG! We went home and waited for them to call..."

Kim

"The food is fantastic dine-in or takeaway.I eat there as much as possible. Great service and atmosphere. I Highly recommend to anyone who..."

Paul Chapman

"If your after good comfort food and a great ambience, this Epsom institution hits the spot - have frequented here off and on over the last 15 yrs and..."

David Parussini

"Been here on and off for ten years. Overall jolly good. Owners and waiting staff are friendly and efficient. Food is consistently good. I like..."

The Bungeye

"I've been here few times now. I love the food, service is really good too.Love the quiet atmosphere. But I do think food is bit..."

Jack

"Great food,good service,fair prices.I will go there..."

Mike

"Been coming here for about a year now. Great food, great service! Lovely and cosy setting, good for 2-4 people maybe a little crammed for..."

NishLish

"a nice little gem that has got the service aspect of the restaurant biz spot on. Loved the friendly and efficient service. The prawn dish was not..."

Diiya McCaw

"We have been going to Da sette Soldi for nearly 10 years and never once had a bad experience. The food is always wonderful , especially the Risotto..."

Don Graham

"Had the prawn pasta special and was delicious! Simple ingredients, but perfect.Service was good and atmosphere..."

Lezel Botha

"Have been going to Da Sette for 30 years and have never had a bad experience. The staff know us by name now and we are always welcomed with smiles..."

Margaret

"I have been dining at this restaurant for around 20 years, I was in nappies when we first went there. It has since been the setting to many family..."

Adam Slater

"The food at this place is divine. We had the Seafood Risotto, which was really scrumptious, the lemon schnitzel was amazing too. The boy was so..."

Sara Salman

"We've been coming here for about 15 years. A nice family restaurant with great food. Everyone we take here loves it. The menu never changes but who..."

Kerry

"We had the garlic bread, calamari, lasagna and risotto as entree size and it was enough for two adults. All the dishes were delicious and the staff..."

Peggy Hung

"Upscale restaurants with cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Delicious food. Very quick and prompt service. Felt really welcomed though we went there..."

Vipul Jotania

"Paid NZ$46.96 (including surcharge for paying by credit card) for 2 persons dinner. The Hawaiian pizza was nice - filled with a lot of ham and the..."

Edward Wong

"An outstanding Italian restaurant! We ordered the risotto, seafood pasta and vegetarian fettuccini, garlic bread, marinated olives, salad and..."

Abhinav Bidani

"Have been coming here for over 10 years and never once been disappointed. Even with new management, they really put the effort in to make food top..."

John Faulding

"We enjoyed our dinner here. We really liked the cheese bread as it had a nice charred cheese taste. The fettuccine sette soldi and primavera were..."

Lily Du

"Always my favourite ♥️ Italian restaurant, Never disappointed. Nice cozy and authentic place to eat..."

Hannah Roger

"Best place for Italian food.went there last Friday with family. Food was delicious and service was amazing. Staff was very friendly and..."

Randhir Singh

"My partner introduced me to this place, and anytime we visited, we had an excellent time. Food, service, and the comfort they provide are..."

Mark Berta

"Excellent food. We had the Garlic King Prawns and Pesce Del Giorno Grilled Fish for mains, also ordered feta salad and garlic pizza base bread . We..."

Phoebe Hue Bui

"Love coming to this place. Great food, lovely staff always give 100%. Must say I was afraid when the management was changed BUT every thing is as..."

LD Emily

"Great place for dine in. Been here few times and never disappointed. Staff is always amazing even though they are busy. Do yourself favour, always..."

Henry Smith

"Da Sette Soldi Italian restaurant in epson is one of the best Italian place around their meals a wonderful and delicious and prepared with care the..."

Thomas Coulter

"Been to this place few times recently, never disappointed, lovely staff, great service and food is Amazing. Highly..."

Peter J

"Wow great place, absolutely loved everything about this place. Such a unique family run business. Great food, waitresses served you with great smile...."

Kolan Nagarjuna

"What a fantastic place, only tough to get in if you do not booked a table. Make sense since it’s not overly big and always busy. Amazing food,..."

C S

"Best Pasta place ! Nice place as usual and never disappointed. Potions are pretty big compare to other places. I have been coming here from last five..."

Honey

Farina

86/100 (2456 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A great place to get your authentic Italian fix. Easily the best Duck dish - ‘the duck ravioli’, great wood fired pizzas and amazing deserts. The..."

Vinay Parmar

"I give my reviews on comparison with similar priced restaurants. While this isn't in my top restaurants list, it's an excellent choice in Ponsonby..."

Rao

"Came to Farina for my sister’s birthday dinner and had an amazing experience! The calamari was fantastic, as were this wood fired pizzas and pasta...."

Courtenay

"The guanciale pizza was by far the tastiest out of the three dishes we ordered. I do not recommend the spaghetti alla cetara as we thought it was way..."

Adrianna

"Another great night at Farina. The service was top notch as usual and the food was super tasty. I really enjoyed the cauliflower dish, and thought..."

Greg Potter

"Great service, food came out really fast and was delicious! Only thing was that the arancini could have been a bit hotter but otherwise it was very..."

Madeleine Potter

"Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! Eggplant parmigiana, garlic pizza bread, burrata pizza, boscaiola (perfect for those who aren’t big..."

Rose Thexton

"Best pizza ever. Order the..."

Joseph Malgapo

"From the food to service everythings absolutely amazing. We ordered the mushroom guanciale pizza, clam pasta and crudo with yellow fine tuna. Hands..."

HungryHam

"We ordered the parma pizza and the spaghetti. The pizza came out very fast and was one of the best pizzas I have ever had. The spaghetti was not..."

Jeannette Salim

"They have the best pork belly bun ever 👍 Restaurant is set up is nice and cool. Friendly customer service..."

Marita Huynh

"Some of the best pizza I’ve had in Auckland - reminded me of the pizza in Naples with the sourdough base! The mushroom & truffle was my favourite!..."

Lizzie

"Seeing a few unjustified (bad) reviews for this restaurant, I felt that there’s a need to provide my opinion as a lover for good food as well...."

Hello

"We had a great feed here a couple of weeks ago. A group of 6 of us really enjoy our pizzas and entrees. The service was very friendly and attentive...."

Jason Jost

"Best Italian food I’ve had to date! We started off with the garlic pizza bread and arancini balls, for our mains we had the Margherita pizza and..."

Sueshi

"10/10 - so delicious! Tasted like Italy..."

Kimberley Brown

"Sooooooooo delicious...."

Justmegs

"🍕 Margherita pizza tour location #4: Farina, Ponsonby.We got to make use of our Zomato Gold membership here! We ordered a Margherita..."

Allan Ha

"Service was friendly and attentive. Food was very nice. Highlight was definitely the veal that came with a blue cheese sauce...."

Sorry_vonguenumber

"A real gem of an Italian restaurant in the heart of Ponsonby, if you want authentic Italian pizza, I suggest you pay this place a..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Loved dining here! The staff were so accommodating and super helpful with deciding what to order. The pasta was delicious and flavours were amazing...."

Stephanie Qin

"Food was amazing! We shared two pizzas and a pasta, all of which were flavourful. Only downside was that the crust was a little chewy. Staff were..."

Kororaa

"Great food. Loved the Diavola pizza. Sardines in oil with toast was a great starter. Great conversation with the duty manager. Will definitely visit..."

Hungry D

"Great pizzas, probably the best in Auckland! Good service and the food came pretty quickly after we ordered them. The restaurant had great decor..."

Michelle Zhang

"This is a very nice Italian restaurant and we really enjoyed our dining experience here. The services was excellent, all the staff were very..."

Food2belly

"Incredible pizza, options for everyone! Super busy, fun atmosphere! The staff were so friendly and attentive, and the place had a really nice vibe to..."

Adrianna Hannan

"Absolutely incredible food at this Italian restaurant. Farina is consistent with there service and taste, the Margherita pizza is a must, my partner..."

Lily

"Great service, attentive waitstaff and delicious food. The octopus was divine! While we couldn't get a table, waitstaff regularly checked in on us to..."

Limyongqi

"The food was amazing and so was the service. Highly recommend and will definitely be back. Always make a booking though as this place always looks..."

Maria Foy

"The food was amazing, and the staffs were super friendly. Im definitely coming back. I would like to try desserts next time as recommended by staffs...."

Amy Kim

"A nice ambience Italian restaurant with a good selection on the menu , all dishes are nice and ingredients are very fresh , my favourite will have to..."

May Hung

"Visited this place last night, couldn't rate it higher! We ordered the house bread with olive oil, prosciutto & mozarella croquettes, carpaccio with..."

Gian Carlo Pascual

"Great wood fire pizza and very friendly service. We used our zomato gold and got 1+1 on food here and it's really worth it.We enjoyed our dining..."

Hungry Bear🐻

"Staff were really friendly, food and drinks were amazing, why didn’t we try Farina sooner instead of going to all the other overly hyped up Italian..."

I Love Food!

"Great authentic Italian food. The energy of the staff is great and we always feel well looked after. I would recommend Farina to..."

Marc

"Great pizza, great service.We had Burrata pizza.Light dough, balanced flavour.Service was attentive and friendly.Highly..."

Alessandra Ierardi

"Second time at Farina thanks to zomato gold ⭐️ The Woodfire oven pizzas there are amazing, and of course I had to get one with truffle oil 😍..."

Samantha Taveras

"The pizza served here is incredible - the best I have ever had. Now I am not saying I am any sort of pizza connoisseur, however I have had a lot of..."

True Auckland Foodie With A European Flair

"Used Zomato Gold 1+1 on food at Farina and it was super delish! Pizza dough was nice and soft like a naan bread :) Must come back to try their..."

Lia

"We visited this place for lunch today with our 2 years old. The staff serving us was so thoughtful by giving us a seat on the couch area and giving..."

Crystal Chan

"Great venue and buzzing. Squid ink pasta was too salty. Pizza was on point and wonderful to eat. Would go back for the pizza. Great friendly..."

Janice Tay

"Really enjoy my lunch and exprience at Farina. Helpful staff and wonderful food! The pizza is the best! Reasonable price and good..."

Alice

"Went to Farina in the silly season and had a wonderful night out. Sardine’s, a house special, were an ideal starter. Well balanced flavours of..."

Dolce Far Niente

"Time flies, Baby Kirsty’s dad is another year older. Today, our family celebrated Jin’s birthday at Farina, an Italian restaurant in Ponsonby...."

Little Borneo Girl

"Good atmosphere with nice service! Very into this place! I love their pork bun and Crudo, raw market fish, it taste delicious and unique! I did came..."

Anna Lo

"I just love this place for food. It has not just good Italian food but the passion behind it. The pizza bases are top notch and the starters offer a..."

Callum Milburn

"Had an excellent pizza from here recently but it was uberdelivered and cold by the time it reached us. Must dine in and order off the full menu. I'm..."

Dragon88

"The Margherita pizza is dope, the daily pasta is amazing( at least today’s is amazing).Eventually, you guys will never know how wonderful is ..."

Johnson970521

"Best pizza in Auckland. Especially the buratta, so creamy. The crust is perfect, nice and crispy and charred on the rim and delicious and soft in the..."

Single P's Adventures

"The service was amazing! The waitress constantly checked on us and she was really nice too! We ordered the golfo pizza and it did take awhile to come..."

Sharon Louie

"the pizza is ok ... not great ... the dough is really good but the toppings are a bit average and u sadly mine was soggy :( my boyfriends calzone was..."

Candice Colclough

"Service was personal, attentive and servers were responsive to my nut and peanut allergy. Add on the delicious pizza and Cheese platter- made a..."

The One With A Nut Allergy...

"My whole fam loves this place. The staff are super friendly and the food is prime 👌🏽 one of the best woodfired pizzas in Auckland hands down...."

Anna K

"Lovely pizzas all round, however one of my party's gnocchi was a little below average- quite chewy and bland. Atmosphere was alright, and the service..."

Mysticmojito

"Every single dish was delicious!The depth of flavour and freshness were outstanding I truly enjoyed the meals.The pizza dough and the pasta..."

Chico

"Just went to this fabulous restaurant with my partner tonight and was so impressed. The service was absolutely fantastic, we were seen to immediately..."

Ayla Masson

"Casual village Italian with a touch of glamour. Farina hosted our friends birthday dinner on Thursday evening and did not disappoint...."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Exelent food...taste like authentic Italian home made food. 👍🥗👍🥗 Nice pleasant atmosphere and very friendly staff. They have best beef..."

Helena Roza

"Nothing soothes the soul like authentic Italian cuisine. There are far too many fakes in this city. But Farina doesn't disappoint. The pizza is..."

Wine & Dine

"The staff were very nice and always had a smile on their face and the food was amazing! Came out the restaurant with a full and very satisfied..."

Pauline Abeleda

"We came here after staff meeting, definitely recommend booking in advance as the place was fully packed on a Friday night.I was really..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Joined a couple of friends here as they are local and come here all the time and had told us how good it was. Great if you're happy with sharing..."

Bridgee

"Want a decent pizza takeaway? This is it!Great pizza, great tasting, like Archie's but slightly more premium. Only downside is..."

Tony Ma

"I went to Farina last night and absolutely loved the food. Home-made gnocchi which was so delicious I was savouring every mouthful Raddichio..."

Nicky Blakely

"Great food as long as you don't mind the wait. Everyone is awesome and the pizza is exceptional. Service is either excellent or very average..."

Gus Hill

"What a lovely place! The people here are soooo friendly. We were looked after very well. Our glasses were never empty coz the staff were very..."

Dee

"Come here with my boss,great service the waiter was real good funny as hell too 😜,a lot of people talk up the pizza and they weren't wrong wow..."

Ayaan

"This place gets really busy so we had to wait a while. The food was deffs worth the wait tho, especially the pizza with Gorgonzola and their new..."

Simone Halstead

"We've been to Farina several times and I've now decided to review this restaurant. Last night we ordered the octopus and pumpkin salad as entrees...."

Pablo Andres Retamales Carreno

"Taste buds ahoy! If you are a fan of seafood pasta, highly recommending Spaghettini Vongole. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly with a well balanced..."

Updn

"Amazing service,let alone one of the BEST pizzas ever! We picked "del moro" (with prosciutto and parmigiano) and "calzone" (folded pizza..."

Bubbles & Squeak

"Outstanding italian food! Been there already quite a few times and their antipasti are simply amazing, their pizzas are literally the same as if you..."

Good Advisor

"Just had a night out with my gf here. And it was perfect. The food was good, great environment and the service was great. Had the duck pasta and I..."

Toby Chow

"Can't get any better than this. Food was delicious. Can't find better Italian in the States, especially for the price. Staff is killer, as..."

Greg

"Really authentic Italian restaurant. We ordered eggplant ravioli, crab ravioli and duck tortellini. Really delish! And the pana cotta was really..."

Rachel Weng

"Visited this weekend and had dinner with friends. In the past have always experienced very good service but waited over 45 mins for food and wasn't..."

Katy

"My great-food-demanding cousin was up for a few days so we decided to try Farina on a friend's recommendation. Boy, is that friend worth..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Could not have asked for a better meal here. As a nutella-holic, the Nutella Calzone was absolutely heavenly and was the icing on the cake to what..."

Shiksha Sridhar

"Very nice place , the food spectacular because I see in the kitchen the chef was Italian so he knew about the Italian dishes.For sure I will..."

Sarah

"Amazing food & friendly staff. What more could you ask for?We were seated right at the back in our tiny little corner away from everyone..."

Trin

"We felt like wood-fire pizza for dinner so we came here to try it.... Service was friendly and we got our food quickly... Great place to come with a..."

Donna&Shane

"Came for a birthday dinner. We were seated around the back where there are a few large tables which we shared with another group.The staff..."

Benedict Uy

"I've come here a couple of times. I've had the ravioli and the seafood risotto.The ravioli dish was very poor quantity given the $25+ price. The..."

Kathmandu Eater

"Ahhhhh..the real deal here! Had an awesome night on Monday evening, the place was heaving with punters and despite a 40 mins wait to be seated (we..."

David Parussini

"Had a lovely meal here last night which beats most of the other local established Italian places around town. Have always wanted to visit this place..."

Ivan Koay

"So much goodness! Always on point, great service and knowledgable staff. Will be back for sure. ..."

Lucas Shaw

"Farina is another Italian gem that is authentic to its food and can give Gusto a good run for its money. Starting off with the aracini. It..."

Travels4Food

"Understated elegant Italian style right here on P Rd will wow any amateur diner passing by looking for quality service and beautiful food. This place..."

Frank

"Always enjoyed a good toto's pizza delivered so was excited to finally try out some other Italian food in their new restaurant, which overall had..."

ShoRt

"Best Italian food I've had in auckland.Very busy vibrant place . Inspite of being busy we were welcomed and attended right away.We got a..."

Globalfoodlover

"Enjoyed watching the guys at work, rolling the dough and cooking in the pizza oven. The margarita pizza was a nice little taste of what they have to..."

HJ

"As the sun set on the day and the coolness rolled in, pizza was the next option on our food coma train. Was great fun to watch your pizza being made..."

Lisa Reynolds

"My partner and I visited Farina on a Sunday evening as we both felt like Pasta.We ordered the Duck Tortellini and she had the Crab Ravioli...."

Kieran

"I am obsessed with pizza and had high hopes for farina. Last time I had the boscaiola which i didn't really like- due to the flavours- so this time I..."

A

"Farina!! Affordable and tasty. Freshly made pasta, homemade marinated sardines. Portion sizes are great. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Which is..."

Jotori

"Can't wait to try the epic food from Farina.Last year these guys won "best dish" @Taste of Auckland.I have no doubt it's gonna be a..."

Carlos

"Amazing metre long Toto's pizzas 🍕 The last Toto's Pizza I had was from Toto's... It didn't even compare to Farinas. Full of flavour, beautiful..."

WWW.KINGOFCHEATMEALS.COM

"I went to Farina last week to celebrate a friend's birthday and we had a very nice dinner. Service was really good and friendly, our..."

Javier Yebenes

"Came here for Sunday lunch with my mum and sister, it was pretty quiet so we were seated right away and a waitress recommended some dishes. We had..."

Sarah Watson

"Another good Italian Restaurant! Pizza, Pizza , Pizza ! Good service, clean and family friendlySergio is well known for make the best Pizzas on..."

MommyYummy

"We had the best experience here! We were greeted and seated right away even though it was a busy Friday night. My partner was after something that..."

Olivia

"Arrived and the place was absolutely packed for a Friday night. My friends and I came hearing about the metre long pizza. And we weren't dissapointed..."

Laura Ransome

"Farina is my Italy in Ponsonby!I absolutely love Italian cuisine..... Pasta, Pizza, antipasti... Give me all of it NOW!I found the staff to..."

Carlos

"Great atmosphere and service once we were seated. I had the duck tortellini with mushrooms and my partner had the seafood risotto which was generous..."

Tania Dawson

"Went to lunch here with a friend of mine. I like their take in yum-cha. You can order a few things to share which we did. We ordered 4 dishes..."

Gem

"Absolutely love this place. It's My total fave at the moment. It's everything that is good about Italian food - simple and delicious and generous...."

Miso

"A great restaurant located in Ponsonby serving good Italian cuisine ranging from Italian salads, pizzas and pastas. Given the vast selections of..."

Johann*

"Caught up with a few friends to try their metre long pizzas and we were made welcome by a very chatty, energetic and charming waitress. She was a..."

Linny

"Amazing place with an awesome atmosphere, not to mention that all the dishes on their menu are both unseen in other restaurants which gives it points..."

Erica Robson

"Love love love the gnocchi! Best ever! Watching them cook your meal in front of you while sitting at the bar is a special treat too. Really authentic..."

Rhys Armstrong

"Since I've moved to Auckland, I've been lucky enough to go to the Taste of Auckland event. Both events, l tried the duck ravioli with truffle Sauce..."

Penelope Chua

"we have only been here once, and only for dessert and cocktails which were very good. having lived in europe for the last 16 years we have no..."

Londinium Espresso

"Went here a couple of weeks ago on a Friday night. It was quite busy but we got a table straight away. The waiter (possibly the owner) had an awesome..."

Hannah

"My boyfriend and I Went to Farina for lunch on a lovely Saturday after reading good reviews on TripAdvisor. Upon arrival, we were quite surprised to..."

KT

"I went there with some girlfriends for lunch, it was awesome. Very friendly staff and we were shown to a table immediately . The beautiful food came..."

Fiona Neubert

"We went there, it was good. Napoli street food (small plates around $10) were good, pizza was fabulous, pasta was good.Relaxed &..."

Thomas W

"Authentic delicious italian fare served by charming attentive staff. This is a great addition to Ponsonby Road. Loved the Maitre'd..."

Melanie Vermont

"Husband and I went to checkout Farina. Great food, great staff. Sat at the bar and watched the chefs who presented us with small samplings of lots of..."

Felicity Pyne

"I had a beautiful dinner at Farina with my wife on a Friday night and the atmosphere was great and the food is so fresh. We tried the 1/2 metre long..."

Thor Mucke

"Had a great lunch here, Pizza & 'yum ciao' was fantastic. Enjoyed the rolled pork & deep fried arancini. Can see this place would go off at..."

Tom Karauti

"Great food, tried numerous dishes, loved the sardines, ravioli, tortellini and pumpkin risotto served in cute little pumpkin shells. Desserts awesome..."

Angela Hollinger

"Solid as per usual. Courgette flowers as a special were very good. Crispy and packed with mozzarella and ricotta. Pizza with the white anchovies..."

Richard Ross

"One of the best Italian restaurant we've ever been! We are a south American couple (Argentina & Brazil), we went to Farina to celebrate my husband's..."

Ary H

"One of the best places for Italian in Auckland. Classic rustic Italian food, beautiful flavours, great Italian wine selection. There's so many things..."

Ray C

"Amazing dinner at Farina! This is one of our favourite places in Auckland and the go-to restaurant to meet friends and colleagues. Cozy vibes and..."

Ana Vila

"First time trying for dinner on a Friday night- simple meal of pizza, drinks and dessert. Had the Vesuvio and it was so simple but the most delicious..."

CJ Larin

"Excellent food. Made with love and care. Friendly staff and atmosphere. The octopus was cooked..."

M. Lang

"Wow! Wow! Wow! It's doesn't get more authentic than Farina if you're in the mood for some southern Italian food. Fresh and thoughtful ingredients. I..."

Luke Gray

"Beautiful restaurant and some of the best customer service I have ever had. You could tell the staff were genuinely happy to be there. Also great..."

Caitlin Senior

"Came with friends the other night and wasn't disappointed! We definitely pigged out and ordered a lot - see photos - and did not have any regrets..."

Karl Ong

"Farina is a truly delightful Italian dining spot where authenticity meets ambience in Ponsonby. I started my meal with the Crudo appetizer, raw fish..."

Michael Kang

"This is a nice Italian place tucked away on the corner of Ponsonby Road. The atmosphere is a busy but intimate and intentionally decorated space. The..."

Destiny Edwards

"Spent my Partner and I's anniversary here, as well as more recently my Birthday, and I couldn't recommend it more. Family Friendly, with some of the..."

So'omālō Iteni Schwalger

"Great little place with a wonderful atmosphere, staff who make you feel like a member of the family, and food that makes you wish the lights were a..."

Jt

"surprise! surprise! surprise! The chef is very daring and innovative(I think), because it was the first time I ate a whole fish in a western..."

jin jeremy

"Stumbled upon this place as part of our bar hopping experience and couldn't be happier. Fantastic pizzas, and the drinks were great. The bartender..."

Sveta Hackett

"Wonderful night at Farina. Food and drinks were authentic. I love Salsiccia the best. We knocked a glass down accidentally and the staff came..."

Caroline

"I feel guilty for waiting this long to try this INCREDIBLE restaurant! The service stands out as the best I have ever experienced. If you are lucky..."

Aleysha Knowles

Francesca's Pizzeria

"Best pizza in NZ by far & generous ingredients. Quite entertaining to see the chef runs the "show". WARNING : due to the long wait, dont go in..."

Aghita K

"Amazing pizzas! We ordered two pizzas and both taste so good. Very friendly staffs and such a lovely little pizza place in Pt Chev. Surprisingly the..."

BBKing

"The real deal. Simple, delicious and always worth the wait. Our faves are the pescatorra, margherita and quattro..."

TimTam

"Best pizza in Auckland...."

Toral

"One of the best pizzas in Auckland. Called ahead on an early Friday night and it was ready in 15 minutes. The Ciro’s Choice was delish and went..."

Hungusmcfatty

"This place is the best thing that has ever happened to Auckland. Even simple Marinara is orgasmic, also the ones with eggplants are outrageously..."

Michal Chren

"best pizza in Auckland! such delicious authentic flavours. gorgeous bases. do yourself a favour and visit francesca's. the owner is hilarious and the..."

Oones Connor

"Didn’t expect too much but was pleasantly surprised by the food. The hosts are warm and welcoming. Doesn’t feel like going to a takeaway or a..."

Vegan Wanderer

"Always great as per usual. Ciro is an authentic Italian master !!!! If only he still had Cafe Latte. The olive bread is to die for and the pizzas are..."

Amanda Gonthier

"I called on the phone placing my order 30 minutes prior when they said the pizza would be available. When I came to pick the pizza up they hadn’t..."

NZ C

"Best pizza I've had outside of Europe. Theoretically it would be great if there was more seating, but for that they'd have to take on more staff,..."

Tolorii

"Great pizza!!! Brought me back memories from Napoli. Ciro incidentally is from Naples himself. Will be a regular for..."

TonyF3

"11/10. Great pizza. Superb pasta and amazing service. This is truly a hidden gem. If I could rate this higher than I already I have, I would...."

Nigel Macdonald

"Just the BEST PIZZA IN THE WORLD...."

Biskit

"What an absolutely amazing pizza and pasta! We had the pucinella pizza and spaghetti with meatballs and we are two happy customers. The pasta was..."

Alli Rokke

"Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. This place is so good. The owner is very friendly and engaging. The pizza oven is out front so you can see your pizza go in and..."

Emma-Louise Wolfenden

"Sometimes it takes some time to get your order but this little spot serves up the best gnocchi in town. The staff are lovely and are always full of..."

David Maxwell

"Amazing pizza and very kind people. The seating space is limited so I usually pick it up. I always order the vegetarian options and they are..."

Grobbleflug

"Excellent wood fired thin base pizza. Bolognese pasta with meatballs was some of the best I have ever had. Extremely limited seating space but the..."

Lam K

"I love Francesca's pizza, (yet to try the pasta but have heard good things) - it's as authentic Napolese Italian pizza as you're gonna get - Ciro is..."

Shaki Kippax

"This place is truly a hidden gem.Undoubtedly one of the best pizzas I've ever tried. So authentic and falvourful. We ordered a Margarita with..."

ACO

"The pizza and pasta was supberb as usual.Best authentic Italian in Auckland. It's like having my mamma and nonna living with..."

Mario Santoro

"Amazing pizza but... If you expect to pick it up at the time they say think again.... Add 30 mins on it. It will be hot but it will be..."

George

"Francesca pizzeria is a delightful niche pizzeria in Pt Chevalier. The pizzas looked and tasted great . Service was wonderful . Even with the staff..."

Neil Jones

"Authentic wood fire pizzas. Can't believe I didn't find this place earlier. Recommend phoning ahead as there is a bit of a wait as they make them..."

Ange

"Had Primavera, Pulcinella and Margherita. All three were very good with Pulcinella being awesomest. Pizzas are huge and toppings are generous. I..."

Armoracia

"Genuine Italian people and service complete with a free slice of New Year's Day chocolate cake! The pizza and pasta were both amazing with very fresh..."

Marley

"We ordered the Pizza Pescatora. We arrived and the staff were lovely and attentive. The pizza itself was amazing! Fresh ingredients and so flavorful!..."

Hannah Gear

"This place is fantastic. So authentic and brilliant service. Best pizzas in town for sure. There is often a long wait for pizza, but it's worth..."

Kate Jane Brown

"Another my one of favourite takeaway pizza place. Authentic pizza, great base and home made sauce. Waiting time is around 20 min so call first to..."

Katerina

"Nice local joint. Great, authentic pizza. The pasta is nice too. Very sweet folks run the place. I asked for a pizza that was not on the menu, and it..."

Hungry

"Really good authentic Italian pizza and pasta with a bit of entertainment on the side! A bit of a wait if you turn up and order but great..."

Jo Y

"Can't go wrong here, authentic pizza, home made sauces, pizza base, pasta, made in wood fired oven and made by a true Italian cook. So popular that..."

Marty Wong

"Honestly this is top tier pizza in Auckland super fresh with great ingredients, we got the Pulcinella and the Francesca’s choice both were great..."

Jarome G

"I will be visiting again!! This pizza was amazing, and I loved the gentlemen making the..."

Mallory Bryant

"Best pizza in auckland by far, enjoyed it a lot my italian girlfriend was so happy she felt a little bit at home traveling through flavors, took a..."

Jose Soares

"Delicious authentic pizza with an authentic service! Prepare for a wait but it’s worth..."

Sarah Kilner

"No doubt the pizza the owner make is delicious and very authentic, but just like everyone else, the waiting time is a stretch. But you can tell he..."

Vincy

"Hands down for the best pizza in the hood! The chef is so generous on the topping and their pizza base is one of the best! Had it so many times but..."

M.J Kwon

"Absolutely the best pizza I’ve had in Auckland up to now. I’ve gone here a few times and I’m not convinced calling ahead does any good. Any..."

Joshua Claassen

"Man this solace screams authentic family owned Pizzaria !! (Italian kiwis) From the second you enter the door and get very warm welcome the..."

Fabritzio Candiani

"Very good pizza, homemade..."

Fiona Pedersen

"I can confirm this is the best pizzeria in New Zealand. If you want to try the real flavour from Italy this is the place! Mind blowing pizzas and..."

Miguel Angel García Rodriguez

Ostro

86/100 (2754 ratings)

"Came here for a birthday dinner for partner and was blown away with how amazing every dish we ordered was. We had the crayfish toasted sandwich,..."

Rebecca Patel

"love the taste of beef wellington but the food come quite..."

Eatateeaten

"🍞🥩Beef Wellington at Ostro 🤩it’s been on my list for a while, finally gave it a try yesterday and I was super impressed! Beef Wellington..."

Pandadrools

"Came in tonight for a farewell dinner for my friend. Tried the eye fillet and the mushroom hotpot. Did not expect the mushroom hotpot to come out..."

Rosanne Choy

"Love the food here! It’s a fantastic view and setting for a special occasion or just summer! The service is fantastic..."

Chan Can Eat

"Have been there a few times, good vibes and Wellington beef. I recommend medium well， better than..."

Jialin Cui

"Was definite a happy meal. Beef Wellington was cooked just well. It was my first time trying fresh oyster. It was fresh and creamy. The appetiser was..."

Carol W.

"Unfortunately they sold out Beef Wellington when we arrived. Friendly staff but slow service. Food taste pretty good,location is easy to..."

Serena L

"Went here for High Tea great experience great food but little bit too sweet for me.Apart from that everything is good, will come here for diner..."

Aymee Huang

"Food was good and service was very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend lamb shoulder which was so tender and flavourful. The harbour view was..."

LilianMonaghan

"Amazing food and view! Ordered the creme brûlée and it was the best i have ever tried! Also ordered the seafood grazing player which was extremely..."

Cheapeatobsession

"Ostro can be found in level two of the seafarers building at britomart but dont worry theres a lift and you’ll need it after this place...."

Flippynz

"Beautiful dinner with a beautiful view. Had the buffalo mozzarella with sourdough, beef wellington with parmesan beignets& creamed sweetcorn, and a..."

Kealy Mathews

"I have been here 4 times. Foods and customer service were excellent. Highly recommend to book a table with the note for saving you a portion of Beef..."

Ashley Tran

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Recommend:..."

Mon.

"This review is for their high-tea only. Came here for high-tea with a group of friends. It is all you can eat and you can keep refilling the trays..."

Desmond Chan

"OMG，look at，what a plates！oysters are fresh with vinegar, garlic, and some other sauces( bit of sweet). I had grilled market fish snapper..."

Rocky Guo

"Best birthday dinner ever!!! I went there for my 21st and got a salmon steak for myself and a gnocchi for my bf🥰 They were both fascinating,..."

Christina Lee

"Came to Ostro for our anniversary and it was PERFECTION from start to finish. Stunning ambience and view out to the harbour, fabulous service with..."

Hannah Elley

"It is rare to go out fine dining for me now, but this experience was well worth it. With views over looking the Port and you get the beautiful sea..."

Food2belly

"One of my favorite restaurants to come chill. The service is exceptional staff are always kind and sociable. The drinks are great and the view is..."

Seamus M.

"Very cool place to go for a drink with a relaxed indoor outdoor style bar. Range of beers on tap are pretty good too. Had the market fish of the day..."

Birdman

"Great atmosphere, amazing location ( wharf on one side and the Britomart on the other), friendly and helpful staff, great weather to spend a Friday..."

João Plácido

"Delicious food - yummy pork belly and the parmesan beignets are one of a kind. A nice place overlooking the harbour with an excellent..."

Michelle

"Good service, good food. We tried the oysters, bread, one each of the gnocchi, the salmon and the lobster and snapper pie. Finished with one dessert,..."

Bobby Zhou

"Visited Ostro last night - the layout & view is amazing. Sadly it was raining so definitely on a clear sunny day the sunset would be perfect from..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"It was girls’ night out one slightly chilly Thursday evening. I had been eyeing the beef wellington but I could not justify paying 98NZD (menu for..."

Maricor Sunga

"In the early 1970’s, Seafarers.was known to many as a gateway into Auckland City for transient sailors... Present day... it is now home to Ostro..."

Food Buster Reviewers

"Spectacular views on the waterfront, great for intimate moments and has one of my favourite bar settings in Auckland. I’m a big fan of..."

Medium_Rare

"Omg! We loved the duck and the fish for our mains! My husband keeps taking us back especially for the duck! Great staff and good seating areas. A bit..."

S & F And Baby

"Wow.Hands down one of the best meals I’ve had. Everything tasted amazing. This is the wow factor I was looking for. The amazing harbour view,..."

Darren Big Belly

"This place is the only place in Auckland, that I’ve heard of, that does beef wellington. After a 45 minute wait we were given crispy puff..."

Dxlche

"Possibly the best restuarant I have been to in Auckland. Have been there twice now and love the food, service and the view of the harbour at night is..."

Deborah Pitout

"You have got to try out Ostro, one of our fave places so far. We had an anniversary dinner here and it was Devine. Great service excellent food...."

Peneueta Willis

"Recently, I graduated university with a conjoint degree in Commerce and Property. To celebrate this milestone, we chose Josh Emett’s Ostro to have..."

Annie Ren

"Came for the special Mother’s Day high tea and it was delicious! We had a table with a view of the harbour and mum got a complimentary glass of..."

Lizzie

"Came here with my husband for our anniversary. Ordered the beef carpaccio and tuna tataki for entree which were both very good. The beef was in large..."

RVEH

"I can’t record the flavor at all. What I still remember is that this restaurant does picked a wonderful location. I guess no one will reject to a..."

Yafenxu123

"The decor of this place was absolutely lovely. My mother and I came in on a bustling Saturday night but even though it seemed super busy, the staff..."

Linda Lin

"Loved the atmosphere, the setting, food and the service. I literally cannot fault anything.My duck breast i ordered was incredible! T flavour..."

Neelam Chandra

"I have been looking forward for this restaurant for so long, because of the obsession with Gordan Ramsy's Beef Wellington. It really suprised me, the..."

Jason Shi

"The steak was amazing here and came with an amazing bearnaise sauce, I also had free range chicken nibbles but I cant see these on this menu, fries..."

Sarah Shepherd

"I booked this restaurant out for my leaving party in the weekend. They offered fully vegan catering for this event. The food was stunning and well..."

Aimee.

"Lovely lovely food and view!! I could have given a 5 star but the service wasn’t as good. But I’d definitely recommend this place regardless...."

Fijiangourmand

"We had high tea here. Pretty good selections for the teas and food.The view and atmosphere is really good. Really enjoyed my time here and def..."

Rezz Ca

"Another place to check off on the high tea list around town, it's pretty good. Service is your usual good standard and the ambience is nice..."

Jeffie

"This place is always amazing. The prettiest views, service, foods, drinks, decor etc. etc. only thing I have to say about it that’s not so positive..."

Anna

"My first time at Ostro was for an end-of-year lunch with my workmates. Food and service were both high-quality, but I have to admit I didn't find the..."

Raymond Tiong

"It was a really nice experience dining in Ostro. Everything was perfect— from nice, friendly& helpful service to perfectly cooked food& fabulous..."

Jade0289

"Went here for a private function with my work mates and another company just to celebrate a win and the place is amazing, the staff are really nice...."

Marggie Pascua

"So went out for dinner on Saturday after reading about Ostro. I looked at the menu online and immediately liked it. Decided to take the plunge and..."

HRS

"After you've braved walking in through an empty shop, to the elevator at the back and found your way up to the restaurant itself you've earned a..."

Jasmine

"Simply amazing ! I had my birthday lunch here and even though it was a long wait for food, it was really worth it ❤️ I really recommend the beef..."

Naz

"Ostro marked the end of the culinary journey to Auckland for the extended weekend and how could it not be so without a hunk of slow cooked NZ lamb...."

Martin C

"I'm almost speechless... I'm still blown away by this place. The setting is the premium spot in Auckland, not just for the view but for literally..."

Monique Porteous

"I frequent Ostro and it's always an amazing experience! Birthday dinners, catching up with friends- it's perfect for every event. The cocktail list..."

Izabella Pinker

"Yumoooo! Enjoyed the roast duck Papardelle and the service was excellent. Throughly enjoyed the sides to, chips were spot on. Defs recommend...."

Sonam Naidoo

"We were so impressed with the styling of the restaurant and the ambiance. The staff were incredible and the chef even came out and spoke to us. I..."

Michelle M

"Had a wonderful time at Ostro, our waitress was very helpful with recommendations. Gave us a taste tester of the vino to ensure we would enjoy the..."

Chomnomnom

"Wonderful work lunch here. Amazing service, delicious food and wine, beautiful views. Had the clam spaghetti which was perfect and all the other..."

Chantal Hoeft

"Eye fillet steak is very good, but it took 3 hours to finish a 3 meal dinner... I consider this is too slow because we were not having a..."

FreeEagle

"High tea on a Sunday..Lovely view from the table we were seated at..Service was excellant and the high tea was good and very tasty..Would come..."

PK

"UPDATE 29/07: Service was definitely a lot better this time. Thank you to the guy who came and and acknowledged the service last time I'm sorry I..."

Samantha Gemmell

"I've really enjoyed the evenings and afternoons I have spent at Ostro. The management seems great, very accommodating and professional, though I..."

Mysticmojito

"Good food but menu needs changing - They have been rotating their menu for too long now. Have always enjoyed a meal here with the views and great..."

John Bound

"If you like posh dining, posh scenes and posh crowds, this might be the spot for you. I'll admit, the restaurant is very beautiful, and staff..."

T.B.F

"Awesome restaurant went in Late on a Sunday and was welcomed by the staff.Had an amazing meal of cow tongue and cheek entree and the steak..."

Dave Son

"Great seafood especially if your looking for oysters!!Right on the water with the finest food ever.The restaurant has beautiful menu and it's great..."

Arkisunday

"What a view,, stunning view. great and friendly service. Food was average.i think the price wasn't too bad, the meal was big enough. The bread was..."

Pm

"Been here a few times for dinner. The food is lovely and the service is great. The last time i went was in May last year and the waiter we had on..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Came here for dinner on a busy night. Firstly, we stood at the door and waited for a while to be seated( we made booking) so wasn't too happy to..."

Ezzz

"We went here on Valentine's Day and didn't book a table but we're lucky to got in. Staff are amazing helping us with food and wine! Great food! Great..."

Vyctorya Vo

"Proteins cooked and seasoned beautifully as always. Pasta looks good but tastes not as good as it looks like. Too sweet and the pasta was hard. The..."

Poppingcandy

"Long white island ice tea cocktail was a bit strong, but the duck and belly was great and service was decent. Nice view of the water from the terrace..."

Rawiri Kapa-Hakeney

"Great location beautiful view, nice and spacey restaurant. Everything from the reception to the service and really professional. Huge bar and good..."

Gaetano

"Amazing seaview restaurant located in Britomart. Their menu was designed by a Michelin stared chef. I had roast duck parradelle, which was very..."

Di

"Visited Ostro for their frosé and lobster/oyster rolls. The food was fantastic, don't let the price put you off. The Naked Lobster Roll and Oyster..."

Cecilia Paredes

"The lobster roll I had was amazing! The flavour was beautiful. It is a bit pricey for just a little roll and a few chips, probably will only come..."

Judy Chhy

"■ New Frosé (Frozen Rosé) popup■ Beautiful sea view■ Friendly staffWhat better way to celebrate the end of exams and..."

FoodieOodie95

"I couldn't find this place for awhile as the entrance is hard to find. But when you come up the stairs or elevator it's stunning. The views along the..."

Jessica

"First time here and can only rave about the food, staff and the views. Highly recommended if you want wonderful views and a meal to..."

Levi

"A great menu accompanies the gorgeous view of Auckland harbour. Ostro was the first 'high class' restaurant I'd ever been to, so I was a little..."

Saskia Yates

"High tea yes please Great views and tasty foodWe had come here for a lovely dinner a while agoSo thought we'd try their..."

The Incredible Edible

"Loved everything, warm friendly staff, had a great chat with the barman while our table was being prepared & enjoyed a complimentary glass of bubbles..."

Michelle Small

"This is by far one of the best quality restaurants we have been to.The service was very professional; the waiters for super nice and very..."

Amanda Lee

"Came here for a babyshower and while there were a bit of hiccups the manager came and apologized and looked after us to make sure everything went ..."

Candii Cao

"I am beyond satisfied with the food and service we received at Ostro. When ever a duck dish is available, I take the opportunity to order it, and so..."

Karen

"Ostro is a top spot down in Britomart with a great view of the harbour and a nice bar area if you're just after a drink. Everything ice been for..."

Foodathon

"Ok, ok hold the truck up and get ready for some deep and meaningful chat about Beef Wellington here! I LOVE BEEF WELLINGTON! It's hard to find a..."

Alwayseating

"We went to Ostro for dinner on a Monday night and we couldn't believe how busy they were despite the bad weather. Me and my partner had in mind a..."

Good Advisor

"Didn't find this place too outstanding, except that the restaurant is elevated on the second level of the building and the view overlooks the ports..."

Rachel

"We visited Ostro for one of our work lunches. For the starters, we ordered some cocktails and appetisers. Wanting to try something exotic, I went for..."

Danny

"Monday night treats with my girls! Came here after work for an amazing Duck delicacy. The flavours were perfect and the portion was decent. I had the..."

Shanzay

"Hadn't been in a while after not being overly impressed on previous visits, however had a great meal last night. Tuesday night and really buzzy and..."

Bridgee

"Ostro is a beautiful restaurant with an incredible scenery!! The food while very good, was not worth the price you had to pay. The one problem I had..."

Sophie Ly

"Amazing food here, their steak selection is off the roof also. If you are after a meal to impress or some delicious comfort food, this is..."

Tony Ma

"Loved the view and atmosphereVery friendly waitor- tall figure with curly hair and glasses? He was so fab made us feel welcome and attended..."

Thegreeats

"Love Ostro! One of Auckland's finest... amazing views of the harbour, fantastic service, stylish modern decor, exceptional food & drinks. Can't go..."

Maggie Law

"Even after reservation they took some time to provide service. Pretty odd because the place wasn't crazy busy. The general dining atmosphere is..."

Issie

"Can't say I was that impressed with this place. Nice building, views and the service was good, but the food left me wanting. We were a large group..."

Lee Marshall

"Organized a family lunch for my birthday here at Ostro and the view and atmosphere was lovely. To start I had the pork cheeks which were delicious,..."

Chloé Manihera

"Very busy Sunday night however were able to squeeze inn and wasn't able to book as they didn't answer phone? But definitely need more staff as they..."

Paris

"Overall a different kind of view with the shipping containers and the seaview. Good attentive table service, good food, slightly noisy but good..."

ShoRt

"Four of us tried Ostro on a wet Saturday night. We were greeted warmly and were directed to a table with views over the harbour, part of the table..."

Austin

"First time at Ostro and it was a really nice experience Outside on the balcony with a perfect day the service was excellent and the Tuna starter..."

David Thompson

"Went to Ostro on a whim with mum one night- was definitely dressed too casual but was greeted by a hostess very warmly. Didn't have a booking but was..."

Moeka Lee

"Great location, Delicious mains especially the lamb. The duck entree is horrible. The salads are average at best our favourite is the Tuna salad...."

Gaeth Al

"Sadly we were left really underwhelmed by this much hyped venue. Food didn't impress, nor did service or the drafty cold space (especially in..."

Zoe Bowker

"Came here for my birthday back in September. The seared tuna was great although a bit overkill on the edemame. The duck ravioli was nice and the..."

Lacey Thompson

"I’m rewriting this review because i love the restaurant and the food today. It was such a perfect lunch spot, and the weather absolutely supported..."

Jenny Da

"We came here for lunch.... The view when sitting outside is awesome ... We started with the bread and seaweed butter... Then shared 6 different..."

Donna&Shane

"Absolutely love this place. We went there first time with group of friends after work for drinks and it didn't disappoint us. Place is buzzy and a..."

Disha

"After-workout-lunch !Miso Shrimp Salad - so yummy! The Duck a l'orange was juicy and extremely tasty🍽 the beautiful sea view enhanced my meal...."

JJJiiiiAn

"Really great dinner out here for business. Recommend trying for a window seat, the view is stunning. I had the white bait fritter entree - it was..."

James

"This place is amazing. Great location great atmosphere and good food. The service is excellent and it has a good positive vibe to it. Would highly..."

Kathleen Joyce-Reweti

"YUM! This place has an outstanding atmosphere with sweeping sea and city views, and food that is just amazing. Recommend the seafood for two...."

EpiCurious

"Best night Thankyou to the wonderful team, All Blacks and meeting my Irish bestie ! Champagne bottles , Chardonnay all served with a chat and a smile..."

Robbie Ross

"A friend and I went to Ostro for dinner on Friday night, and we had such a fun time! Set on the second floor, this large, open plan restaurant has..."

L.E.N.S

"We had dinner with another couple here on a Thursday night recently, having booked online a few weeks earlier for 8pm which was confirmed by the..."

Wolfie W

"Went here for a work lunch on Wednesday lunchtime. The food itself was pretty good. For starters we had the ceviche was which amazing. The other..."

Josh Law

"Second time around. Fantastic service. Tuna yum. Sashimi needed more lemon for my taste. Whitebait fritter was an omelette and too eggy. Snapper nice..."

John

"Great seafood done really good! million dollar views whilst you eat! you gotta love this place for their professionalism and where they have placed..."

Gidz Khalifa

"I had my birthday dinner party at Ostro. It was a party of 10+ and they were very accommodating in holding our table when we were (typically) running..."

Campbell Ecklein

"Definitely a must visit for fine dining and atmosphere in Auckland! the food is divine and is a place of distinction. I had a few bits and bobs off..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"I had high expectations for this place, but unfortunately I was disappointed with the food. The interior however is great - modern, sleek, industrial..."

Charlene Weaver

"Our daughter took us there to celebrate the Father's Day. We have the table which was quite and have a good view to the outside.We had..."

Glutton

"Ostro does amazing food, particularly if you're looking for a fancier than usual dinner. I've been twice for dinner with friends, but also tried some..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"I really like Ostro. Good atmosphere, good view, good food. We had a table that looked out to the harbor, very romantic. The music nice, not too..."

FlyingMonkey

"Really nice place for dinner. We had a perfect table looking out to the water. The duck ravioli was my favourite dish and the lamb was also..."

Tessa Hall

"Ostro was absolutely fantastic! Great meal, great view and great service! Ordered the Wakanui Scotch with a side of Sautéed Mushrooms and it was..."

Andrea Fernandez

"Always a 5/5 here! Amazing food and a great atmosphere. Loved the extra effort that was made by our waiter and the added birthday candle into the..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Amazing local produce that is cooked with care and flair. Even in a cold winter night the restaurant is fun and busy. Service is great and drinks are..."

Dumba

"I’ve booked my bosses in for meetings and drinks at Ostro before but had never actually been in myself. It’s hidden away in the Seafarers..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"First visit to the Ostro and loved it. Experienced a beautiful hospo environment and friendly customer services. Will love to go there again. Price..."

Justin Leung

"I picked a great time to give this place a whirl. Lunching early on a weekend meant that my party had the terrace to itself. It was a cracker of a..."

Auckland Foodie

"Very tasteful, modern decor with a gorgeous view of the harbour. The live band was an extra special touch that really added to the ambience. The food..."

Eden Wood

"We went with friends on a Friday night to celebrate their engagement. For us this was a great special occasion restaurant. Together we shared a..."

Table For Two

"Wednesday night dinner for two. What a treat! We shared ox tongue entrée, and each had the gorgeous lamp rump for main. The ox tongue was enjoyable,..."

Sarah

"Very nice setup with great staff, interior and views. High endish.Good range of seafood and no seafood main options. Mushroom gnocci and..."

FoodiePhysician

"Ostro is great for a cold winter Sat evening. Arrived early and had a nice drink at the bar (cocktail making is a real show). We were seated by the..."

Fylde

"Gorgeous place - I went in the evening so missed out on those infamous views over the water but very cool view over the city. Had the beetroot salad..."

Emily Pavey

"We have been on this place few times. The food is always great, the place has a nice view to the sea and in my opinion they serve the best duck in..."

Eduardo Dias

"My partner booked us in for a date night at Ostro and I wasn’t sure what to expect. When I was arrived I was amazed by the incredible views. It was..."

Jess Pendergrast

"The restaurant's wonderful senior waitress, Tatum will make your experience the great one. You must try their Bellini Cocktail, Clams, Beef Brisket..."

Ashish Bijwe

"Great venue, although a little cramped and can be fairly loud. Have eaten here a number of times and each visit was tasty. The menu isn't very..."

Geoff Cronhelm

"After dinner, we decided to have pre drinks here before work with some co workers at the end of last year. We chose to sit outside in their..."

NYNB

"Finally made it to Ostro for lunch. Lucky enough to have a table by the window. Glorious view of the harbour even on a grey day! We had the Express..."

Irish Eyes

"I first visited Ostro for a date night with my partner, where we enjoyed a lovely meal of Grilled Chicken and Pan Fried Snapper along with cocktails..."

Sophia

"The outlook is fantastic and really makes the experience especially on a cold wet night! Have dined for dinner on two separate occasions with groups...."

Jo Y

"Came here for high tea with my girlfriends. The view was really nice and the food was really good and nicely presented. The clotted cream..."

Aniva Huang

"What a cool place! A group of us couldn't get a table till 9pm which initially I was a little put off about but I wanted a table with a view of the..."

Vanessa Morris

"Eaten here a couple of times food is good and a nice atmosphere, good views over the harbour. As you come into the entrance it is up a few flights of..."

Andy Thomson

"One of the best Oysters I have ever had ! And the lamb was perfect. Over all a good lunch! I would surely go back ! Make sure you try the..."

Syd

"I had seen and heard so many great things about Ostro before I had the chance to go, and couldn't wait to try it for myself. When I go to a..."

Rhiannon Baldock

"Went with 7 friends for high tea in summer for a different venue and to try Josh E's take on high tea - expectations high! Lovely view on beautiful..."

Tischris

"Good environment and nice view if you sitting outside. Seafood platter just average but the fish salad is very yummy. Cost is not very high...."

申小迪

"This is the restaurant you'd want to visit if you're feeling fancy or want to impress a date. The food is always perfect (considering the price it..."

Emmy Ren

"Had a great night here with the girls - waiter was amuzing, and while I was struggling with the menu he recommended the duck, which was to die for -..."

Keryn P.

"I died and went to heaven when I had their duck. It was perfectly cooked and full of flavour - easily the best duck I've had so far. I really enjoyed..."

Ellie

"Savannah Bone in Scotch with Bone Marrow. Savannah Bone in Scotch (for two), bone marrow, caramelised shallot and PX sherry, grass fed, dry aged,..."

All About Food Blog

"Top Notch Food. I don't visit the CBD often, so when I do I want to make the make of the trip. There were 6 diners in our party. We we warmly greeted..."

Keith Eades

"Our short visit to Auckland became that much more memorable because of Ostro Brasserie & Bar . They served great food, had great service and provided..."

All About Food Blog

"Swung by here for a work lunch one sunny day. After some confusion, we settled at the city terrace which seemed pretty quiet and empty. Had a..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Had the set menu. Costed $105 and is worth it! The Tahitian Tuna was fresh and tasted as good as the tuna I had in Tahiti. I was being unadventurous..."

Kaushik Shekar

"great views and trendy interior. Your waiters are hip and the food is great. This is not your fine dining, nor does it pretend to be, but a great..."

Franck Hesse

"Sexy, chic and cool. International flair. Expansive views over a bustling port. This places just oozes class from every pore. A great space with bar..."

Frank

"Awesome food ! Would definitely recommend if you want to go somewhere nice the view is amazing out to the waterfront and really nice atmosphere..."

Sarah Leakey

"Great views but hard to find from the street. We came at a very busy time, so the service could have been more prompt. The food was delicious though...."

Maryana Hamilton

"Food - 3.5/5 beef rib was good, very tender, sweet sticky. Scotch w marrow was perfeclty cooked, didnt love the sauce. Pork belly was so-so, needed..."

Charlee Brown

"I'd been told that Ostro was a really great eaterie to have dinner at with freinds. That it was buzzing with life and the food was great. Well it..."

Tony Frost

"Definitely one of the best restaurants in the city - hands down. Friendly service, unpretentious, unique and locally-sourced ingredients that make up..."

Adeline

"Had lunch there yesterdayIt was a bit of a mixtureLots of staff but a lack of controlThe food was in the main very good or..."

Glenn Town

"The place is just meh. I think it gets a long on josh emett's name. We had the ox tongue two ways which was a saving grace. The tuna, pie & poussin..."

Kezia Lobo

"The snapper with chilli peppers was absolute perfection. Also I'm strictly paleo and without asking the staff at Ostro brought me this beautiful and..."

Philip Fierlinger

"Dank, Manky stairs give a false first impression of this satisfyingly good eatery. A large room with big windows and terrace overlooking wonderful..."

Flowergirl69

"The view, the service and the decor is stunning! The foods awesome and the cocktails are great aswell. Can be a little pricey but well worth..."

Cole Saunders

"definitely high fine dining. All the food here are lovely and enjoyable to eat. I love sitting next to the waterfront especially on a sunny day over..."

Sarah

"I was recently invited out to dinner at Seafarers Ostro restaurant in Britomart and…FLASH!! Now I am not a flashy person in any way so walking in..."

Oli Dowthwaite

"When we ventured up the rickety elevator to ostro we had no idea what to expect, my mind had conjured up pictures from what I had heard or read of a..."

Frequency

"Too many people talk about Ostro so we have decided to give it a try. Restaurant : Beautiful design, simple and effective. Great idea to place Bar in..."

Slavka Yildiz

"We went to Ostro a few days ago - at lunchtime, to try their Auckland Restaurant Month deal. Two courses for $55. The Kingfish entree was quite..."

Jean HH

"Was a little bit apprehensive as some of the more negative reviews compared Ostro unfavourably with Rata, and we had loved Rata earlier in the..."

Sarah Bronte

"Fantastic service and sophisticated but unpretentious food. We came to this restaurant having been turned away rather rudely from Cafe..."

La Grizette

"Outstanding menu - at last some great taste sensations at a reasonable price. Lamb shoulder for two was as good as any I have ever had - superb touch..."

Scott Macindoe

"Having looked at many reviews I wondered if Ostro was going to live up to my expectations of Josh. To start we tried the web site booking system..."

Chris H.

"I organised my graduation dinner here which was obviously an important occasion. Our table was in the best location of the resteraunt, our waiter was..."

Jenna Roake

"Starting with some advice.Drinks from what we saw was quite expensive, pre made cocktails in the bottle were cute but personally preferred..."

Angela Lina

"We had our parents 50 wedding anniversary at Ostro Restaurant, we had a fantastic evening overlooking the harbour with a balcony seat. Our waiter was..."

Carol Clausen

"We had dinner with our friends who were up from the South Island on Sunday night before Bruno Mars concert. What an experience! the staff were..."

Kerri McCabe

"We visited Ostro to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We went for lunch, at 12.30 had a great table over looking the harbour, I recommend this time..."

Natasha Mccomb

"I had read the varied reviews for the restaurant before tasting for myself. After the experience I would have to side with those who had positive..."

Gus

"Took my family there for a celebratory dinner and could not fault the experience. Great space, attentive and friendly service and the food was very,..."

Jeremy Palmer

"Lunched here on Saturday with friends, the service was so friendly and the food met all our expectations. 3 of the party had the duck pasta as an..."

Lea Worth

"Delicious food, portions are quite small but as expected of fine dining. Service was amazing, there was a small fly in my glass of wine and when I..."

Olive M

"I was a bit worried to try Ostro after reading bad reviews, I am glad that I tried this place! Food, service and views are amazing! We had steak and..."

Olia Madigan

"Lunch on Sunday.The food was outstanding, we had great expectations after having had dinner at RATA in Queenstown, a sister..."

Herman Z

"Well we finally managed to get a table at Ostro last Saturday night after booking 4 weeks ago! So our party of 8 fronted to Josh Emett’s latest..."

Geoff Lawson

"I was a member of a party of 5 folks in their twilight years who had specifically made a booking a few weeks before for a special night out. ..."

Evelyn White

"Amazing food great service, this will be my new local, and I cannot recommend Ostro to enough people.Oysters were beautiful and massive,..."

Joshua

"Went there unexpectedly. Finished work late Friday evening and was feeling like a bite. Headed along Tyler Street and walked past a friendly well..."

Chris T

"The views and location are amazing. The staff less so. On arrival I had to wait 3-4 minutes for the staff to stop chatting... one waiter even asked..."

Paul

"A fantastic experience. The restaurant was fully booked when we tried to reserve a table at 3pm for this evening. The staff were great to fit us in...."

David Pacey

"6 Nov 2013. Without realising this was the first night open to public, we'd decided to check out Josh's new restaurant, Ostro. Well, what a treat!..."

Nick

"nice view, awesome oyster. The service is not that great. Waiters and waitresses are always busy. A nice dinning place, had a good night..."

Perlie Hu

"Had a wonderful night at Ostro with two of my friends. We were all looking forward to Ostro and it did not disappoint!I booked a table..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Fab location. Great waterscape vista. Really good..."

Andy Edmunds

"Ostro is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. Located in the seafarer's building, it looks over the stunning Auckland wharf. I love..."

Jennifer Manalo

"A fantastic location overlooking the harbour..we had a cruise liner in that day...and sunny! Well the food was divine...delicate and fresh..although..."

Nickinoo

"Snapper was great but friend disappointed by the burger, also pork chop a little over. But the atmosphere is amazing and the view is to die for...."

Justine

"I had been wanting to try Ostro for a while, I had been there for drinks before but was keen to try the menu. The menu is heavily seafood based and..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"We went to Ostro last night to celebrate our wedding. It was an amazing day, which was topped off by our experience at Ostro. We had dinner with..."

Natalie

"On arrival, everything screams FRESH - the view, the sleek bar, the raw bar...I guess partly due to the fact that it's so new but partly because of..."

Kate W

"Only went there once but felt everything was done right. We didn't have a booking so I gave my phone number over and in the mean time and..."

Tessa Bailey-Lont

"Britomart is truly becoming the new hip place to be. Although Federal Street is giving it a run for the money, the development of Britomart precinct..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I intend to do a fuller review of Ostro on repeat visits, but for now I thought I could give a brief run down. Ostro is a restaurant that fits within..."

Trace

"The food is great. Ordered the beef Wellington and tastes great. But just realized there is no special gift for birthday person. What’s more, if..."

Fang Yixuan

"Went here for family lunch on daughter birthday. Very impressive. Started with the seafood platter and lobster toast yummy. Lobster toast is a must..."

Fred O

"Food was absolutely amazing. However, the service was disaster. Service: Lunch time was extremely under staffed. We kept looking for our waiter and..."

Lilian Monaghan

"On a Saturday afternoon around 3pm we wandered for lunch into Ostro. This place has a great view of the Waitemata harbour and you have the option to..."

Dr. Subhash Chand

"Lovely restaurant with great food. Best beef Wellington I’ve ever had. We went twice on a weekend and the beef Wellington was sold out and were..."

Sara Rozario

"Good spot, great food and service. Our waitress was excellent , attentive and very helpful with our food choices. We arrived rather early & was..."

Gary O'Brien

"We dined out at Ostro Brasserie & Bar in Britomart precinct and was instantly impressed with the service and restaurant interior as soon as we..."

Taylar W

"We come here for a friends birthday as we have read from the urban list it's one of the best places for a Sunday roast dinner on Auckland. The roast..."

Kris

"Lovely location. Great food, and even better service. We thoroughly enjoyed our Saturday Sipsters lunch here. A must-do restaurant.. Oh, and a..."

Vinay Gupta

"Was there for a work function. Food was amazing and our lovely Scottish waitress was so attentive. I didn't take a picture of the carpaccio but it..."

E

"- Great service, best oysters in town, grilled market fish & lobster n snapper pie were outstanding. - Saturday Sipsters : great deal, so good! In..."

Amali Mardon

"Was planning to have Sunday roast menu(started on 2july), need to book at least 8hours in advance, unfortunately we did not book, end up we had..."

Yoomin Law

"Great service and views. Sides are pretty good tastes and the beef Wellington is ok. They also give birthday person a little cute cake..."

Cihang Zhang

"Beautiful dining experience with amazing views over Auckland Harbour. Food and drink were amaaazing, steak cooked to how i wanted. The duck starter..."

Celia Chan

"Everything was perfect. I have never been to Ostro before and that was my first time there, I invited a friend as well. We came for the beef..."

Rosie When

"Amazing view, great staff. This is fine dining so you are looking to spend on a main and side in terms of portion size. My wife who isn't usually..."

Matt Aldridge

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland despite the fact I have never been able to order the beef wellington. Its always sold out before I get..."

Kelv

"Really nice place. Amazing food and wonderful customer service. It's expensive but worth..."

William W. Perez Rivero

"Great location, atmosphere and food. My friends took me here first for my birthday and since then whenever there's an occasion or just coz we feel..."

Kriselda Puyat

Dante's Pizzeria Napoletana

86/100 (1749 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Wow. This place was SO good. I cannot recommend it enough. The food was so tasty and the staff were very accommodating. The nice lady and man who we..."

Zara

"I’ve been here twice and these guys make the best traditional Margherita pizza so far. Love the fresh mozzarella cheese, the amount of basil they..."

Fuata

"We were greeted by a really friendly staff who provided us with really great recommendations. Had bufalina and diavola pizzas. Both were really great..."

Floralligator

"Delicious pizza and awesome location in the heart of Ponsonby. I had the Margherita pizza, which I..."

Chan Can Eat

"Damn Dante's always pulls through. Came here for a pizza with my mum and it was 10/10 delish! I love love love the Dante's in Takapuna so decided to..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Great pizza! Was nestled in a quaint spot with exceptional staff and heaters!Good to watch the chef create through a timely wooden old world..."

RachelArcus

"100% the best place for pizza in Auckland, I’m yet to find a more authentic taste. The service is always superb dinning in - although I prefer to..."

Ash Morris

"Great pizza bases with tasty, fresh ingredients. Tastes very authentic, expensive but I think it’s definitely worth it for the quality of the..."

Stacey

"Went there for dinner. They were busy as always. Liked theirs pizza with crunchy base, creamy sauce and friesh ingridients . Service was good and up..."

Katerina

"The pizza here is great, it’s actually better than some of the pizza I tried in Rome! And it’s the closest in Auckland to an authentic Italian..."

Gabriella Ratnarajah

"When people ask where to get the best pizza in Auckland, we immediately direct them to Dante's in Ponsonby! I usually love pizza with cured ham and..."

Hungry Auckland

"I review very few pizzeria. This is one of them. A nice boutique pizzeria with compact seating, dante's pizzeria serves woodfire pizza which is very..."

Prasad Mehta

"amazing pizza!!! cool vibe, great service. Have come back a few times more and it's still amazing!!! will keep come back for there..."

Simone Mulitalo

"Been here quite a few times for the pizza, which is the best pizza on the shore!!! Would give 5 stars, but they put a lemon slice and green grapes on..."

Single P's Adventures

"Love the vibe here. Real authentic italian. The pizza was amazing with the normal soggy base. The pasta was also divine. Even my fussy kids loved..."

Sheena Singh

"I am Italian, and I must say, the pizza at Dante is fantastic. The pizza chefs are a great yarn and the whole atmosphere was fantastic. It's good to..."

Almond Nut

"We’ve been hunting Auckland for truly authentic Italian pizza and Dante’s is it. We’ve been before and we’re delighted with the rocket and..."

Liz Bradley

"We were lucky enough to nab a table here on a Friday night without a reservation.The service we received was lovely with our server..."

Brenda Phu

"My favourite pizza spot in Auckland!! Authentic and homey food that will leave you wanting more. Great location and Friendly service. The food is..."

Grace Ko

"This is how Neapolitan pizza meant to be. I can't believe I am able to taste such authentic pizza here in Auckland. Saucy San marzano tomato, buffalo..."

Chefaldini

"Pizza made to perfection coupled with a Peroni. What more could you want. Amazing staff that go above and beyond! I've been here many times and the..."

Danyouallbali

"I'm so glad I found Dante's, I finally found a decent pizza spot in Auckland! Our pizza were beautifully fresh and just bloody perfect - I have no..."

Unnzie

"I stumbled upon this place whilst walking around Ponsonby. It's only small but it's warm, friendly and inviting. The pizza was absolutely delicious,..."

Emma Kenny

"Literally the best pizza you could have in Auckland! I took my parents here and they loved this place! Dante's offered warm service and delicious..."

Gloriya

"OH MY GOODNESS. I had the most wonderful experience at Dante’s Pizzeria last week – great food, great ambience, and excellent customer service..."

Nikki S.

"This pizza was totally delish! I loved how there were very few ingredients and they were all fresh. Did you know it only takes 90 seconds in the oven..."

Deen Khan

"Highly recommend this place for a pizza night! I am not really into pizza, but this is literally the best pizza i've ever had in Auckland!!! My..."

Gloria

"Came here for a small bite late on Friday night. Had some beers and a pizza. Loved the simplicity of decor, menu and food. So many options for..."

I'm Hungry

"Very good pizza very good service. Would def go back. Took family who we visiting from Canada and they loved it. The pizzas are great and..."

FoodLab

"Delicious pizza and we also had a caprese salad. Both were really good. Great service as well. Overall I'd definitely recommend it. We'll be back...."

Shaina Boswell

"Nicely cooked, requiring almost no effort to chew and swallow. Pleasantly surprised. Located in Ponsonby central around the middle section. Worth a..."

Momo

"Came here this afternoon, pizza was excellent and well made. HOWEVER, I think I was overcharged as I only ordered a Margherita Pizza which costs $24..."

Eric Han

"Divine pizza done by authentic passionate foodies. The real deal nothing quite like it. Kevin and his team are awesome! From now on each time you..."

Brainless Foodie

"Great Italian pizza (and you can trust my word since I was born and raised in the beautiful boot-shaped Country...) We had a Margherita and one..."

Bubbles & Squeak

"This is definitely the best pizza in Auckland, the ingredients are of great quality! The only place in Auckland where chorizo taste like real..."

Johann De Guigné

"Very authentic pizza, quick and friendly service. We had the carne and con prosciutto pizza, both very tasty. Would love to come back more often...."

Heck Me I’m Hungry

"Definitely bookmark this one & pay a visit.Search out on Sunday morning for pizza and found this place. Phoned & checked was..."

Henry Patel

"Fantastic flavoursome pizzas. Not cheap but well worth the spend and probably the best pizzas in NZ. Also a great range of flavour options and..."

Stu

"Authentic Italian food! Escatatic to come here after hearing/ reading all the reviews! We were seated immediately and greeted politely by the staff...."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"Simple classic pizzas done rightVery limited seating which is a disappointmentgreat service and location, situated in the heart of ponsonby..."

Thegreeats

"Went to Dante on a Friday night at Ponsonby Central, the place was packed, we were greeted with an excellent, fast service. The pizza was..."

Elisabetta Germano

"Seriously good traditional pizza with an uncomplicated menu - less is really more. I'm a vegetarian and I was stoked with the options. Beats all the..."

Ali Levana

"Chorizo Reale Pizza was very good, recommended Peroni matched it well. Great for a simple n quick bite to eat, maitre d' was good with the chat as..."

Al

"Let me first start off by saying their chorizo pizza is AMAZING and I would walk miles for it. Dante's has changed my world of pizza for good, never..."

Izzy Mendoza

"My husband and I had been into the city to the IMAX to see the Star Wars movie on New Years Eve. We then decided to drive to Ponsonby to see if..."

Christine Frayling

"I came here for the first time tonight with my Italian friend who loves this place and of course knows the way authentic Italian pizza should..."

Charlene Weaver

"One of two certified pizzeria's in the country, so you know what you're getting is the same as what you would get in Naples! I am in love with the..."

Souvik Biswas

"Love Dantes! This is a cute little pizza joint at the back of ponsonby central. Really cool vibe, with italian red wine and pizza. The takapuna store..."

Marina

"Pizza is my favourite food and I have been looking for a great place for long time in Auckland. I have tried many and many and this is actually the..."

Sam

"Beautiful authentic Italian pizza. Had the Chorizo Reale which was simple but oozed flavour. Charming chefs and wait staff too. Will definitely be..."

Kris

"Enjoyed a lovely prosciutto pizza and a fungo pizza for a late lunch. Good quality pizza, nice chewy thin base but was slightly soggy at the tip on..."

Sean

"Num Num, Taste of Napoli Baby! Thank you Dantes Pizzeria for bringing me right back to Italy again. The authentic flavors were absolutely..."

Mattie Tyson

"Had a lovely evening catching up with my mother last night who loves all things wine and pizza so what better place to take her than Dantes. We had..."

April Goode

"Aaaaawesome. Took a friend here yesterday whos gluten free. She could eat her pizza with no issues. They are not technically gf but the dough does..."

Alexia Thorpe

"Best pizzeria in New Zealand. I don't think kiwi knew what was a proper pizza till Dante's. Had the best experience last night with Kevin and Walter..."

Maria Eduarda Selva

"We got here for a casual lunch.we had a margarita and one I already forgot the name:) it was so nice and fresh. You would smell the fresh tomatoes..."

Sudiz

"When we arrived here tonight we were greeted kindly by the waiter who arranged our seating place. The restaurant has very limited space as there are..."

Mat

"First time here and shared a con prosciutto pizza for lunch. Was beautiful. The place is cute and small. Well suited for small groups of 2-3 people...."

Sammy

"Absolutely delicious pizza, super light and tasty base, simple yet tasty toppings! Highly recommend! The service was also really good! Don't miss..."

Sarah Nicole Jesudason

"The best Italian pizza I have tried in Auckland so far. This will depend on one's taste (as always), but they are the best in my opinion. I have been..."

Agustin Jauregui Cairoli

"Amazing pizzeria. Was wandering along the street with friends and got pulled inside. Best decision ever. Very Italian experience with the waiter and..."

Christie Davis

"Dantes is very simple, yet using fresh ingrediants is a very tasty pizza restaurant. Ordered the chorizo tomato pizza and the special panchetta..."

Jamez Hill III

"An award winning restaurant and for good reasons. I would say THE best pizza place in Auckland. It is unfortunate that so many tastes buds have been..."

FOODFANATICJIMMY

"My mind was opened to the possibilities of pizza when I visited Dante's. I've had gourmet pizzas with Satay Chicken, Cranberry and Brie, Hawaiian..."

Emily White

"My friend and I came here for casual lunch with wine.We were lucky it was before the lunch rush and we had no problem getting a..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Hands down the best pizza place in Auckland. Dante pretty much has a degree in pizza, and it shows. Super fresh and flavourful ingredients on the..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Dantes Pizzeria is seriously the cutest pizza bar around! This place was originally recommended to me by my parents who always rave about their..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Dante's makes the best, most authentic pizza in Auckland.Their wood fired oven cooks pizza perfectly, and so so quickly. I ordered 4 take..."

Britney Beeby

"Dantes Pizza is amazing!! I went to Italy midway through last year, and since I have been back I struggled to find pizza similar to what we had..."

Sophie Munro

"Dante’s is known for having the best pizza in New Zealand having been an awardee of Metro magazine for four years straight from 2008 – 2011, and..."

Johnine @ HaloHaloAtbp

"Ah, pizza. To be quite fair with you, my love for pizza has slowly diminished over the years (shh, I know, I know) and what I mean by that is that I..."

Lizzie R

"The Marinara pizza is my new favourite. I have cravings for it. I can see why they get voted the best pizza all the time and I can also see how..."

David B

"Good pizza - a shame about the service. I stopped by Ponsonby Central on my weekend stroll through Ponsonby and decided to sample Dante's after..."

Monique R

"I walked past this cute joint in my fav, Ponsonby Central and noticed the alluring 'Metro Magazine best pizza winner' sign for the past few years for..."

Monica

"Dantes is the one and only pizza joint in Ponsonby Central. Originally based in Huapai in West Auckland, it’s had a modern upgrade with the..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Definitely the best pizza in New Zealand! Their Isle of Capri is my favorite. :) glad they moved to ponsonby. But we were willing to drive to kumue..."

AngeLi

"Great little place and will definitely return as it’s head and shoulders above any other pizza joint I’ve tried in NZ. The guys at Dante’s have..."

Greg Holder

"Dantes pizza is good old fashioned authentic pizza made with love. You won't find meat lovers or stuffed crust on this list! All ingredients are..."

Mariamjafer

"Love the pizza here, so authentic. Don't go here if you think you are getting a franchise style pizza with overloaded toppings. This is basic..."

Helle

"Best Pizza in NZ, Always stop here for a feed when coming to Auckland from Hamilton. In actual fact it is the only Pizza I will ever eat. Well done..."

Pieter Smit

"I'll start by saying I'm a pizza snob not easily pleased.Carl E's review is spot on.I'll go even further and so far as to give..."

Pizza Snob

"First time here and we will definitely be back. Fantastic friendly service and the pizza is unreal. We had the prosciutto pizza and were fighting..."

Kim W

"Dante's is one of the new Establishments in the buzzing Ponsonby Central. It's got room for about 6 people at high benches inside and another two..."

Carl Eastwood

"Dante's Pizza is an amazing Pizza place! Really love their pizzas - though they used to be out in Kumeu and the Pizza was a bit better there, which..."

Joel L.

"You might have heard someone say "Dante's serves the best pizzas in New Zealand". Well, I can't say anything about the original Dante's in Kumeu, but..."

Danny

"We picked the Carne pizza and Greek salad. Both were fresh and came out very quickly. Also enjoyed a glass of the Pinot Grigio, and my husband liked..."

Chloe

"Second time here great food probably best pasta I’ve had, pizza was also good. The service was very good kind wait staff as well. Short wait time..."

eva sun

"After one bite, It made me remember back to 5 years ago I was at Firenze (Italy). This is the best pizza in the last 3 years I have. Even pasta, it..."

Rung -Ch -Rung

"Lived up to the hype. The crust was good which was what was being marketed but the toppings are a bit different/lacking. Good service and the small..."

Martha Casantosan

"Award winning pizza place in the vibrant Ponsonby central. The pizza was awesome but the seats weren’t the most..."

Kin Cheung

"Definitely authentic Neapolitan pizza. It wants you to savour the crust with minimal sauce. Staff are efficient and friendly. The place is tiny..."

Owen Li

"We usually go to the Takapuna one but they are under renovation so we came to this one- because their pizza is the best! Our little one was..."

niu181818niu

"Loved their Montanare and Carne Pizza..."

Treesa Vincent

"Great Woodfired pizza, and authentic Napoletana taste. Their bases are sourdough based which are gluten free friendly, fluffy and delicious. Fast..."

Courtney Sit

"We tried Dante's based on a report that's under the top 50 restaurants in the world. You pay the price for this title with fries for $17 and Pizza..."

Juergen Heinicke-Lindt

"I really like the ambiance here. It's nice and relaxed. The staff was really approachable and helpful, and really seemed to care if we enjoyed the..."

Michael Davidson

"If I could give 10 stars I would! Best best pizza I have ever had! Being a pizza lover (this is my favourite food- we even have our own Ooni pizza..."

Eugenie van der Schyff

"Wicked great pizza, super friendly crew. Can’t go wrong. Update: Three years later and I'm still thinking about how good this..."

Harry Harrison

"The best pizzas ever! Coco’s the sweetest! She was such a great communicator on the phone and during dining as well. Definitely made the experience..."

Kritika Anita

"The best and most authentic Italian pizza I've ever had! Their pizza dough is really chewy and yummy, making the toppings taste better. Visited twice..."

Yen Kim

Takapuna Beach Cafe

86/100 (9161 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing view by the beach, always busy, great dessert , friendly..."

Rex Chen

"Always a great choice for brunch. Love the outdoor seating on a good day, dog friendly. Their ice cream is also superb...."

Bella Qian

"An excellent experience while enjoying my conversation with my best friend along the beach. The salmon was cooked well and the beef burger served as..."

Jinjing Fang

"The ambience and view is lovely from the outside area! The red cabbage on the fish of the day was quite bitter and portion size was small. The fish..."

Renie

"One of the most popular cafes in Takapuna with the most gorgeous view.Service: 10/10We were immediately seated on a busy Saturday..."

Grace Huang

"The food here is always beautifully presented and very tasty. It is so nice sitting there by the beach. Unfortunately it is very expensive...."

Deborahruttenberg

"Situated right on the beach, this place is ideal for beach goers wanting a bite to eat. Taka beach cafe is top quality, with sparkling water (my..."

Emily-Therese Joines

"Came here for brunch and was stunned. The service was quick as they took note of each customer as they sat down. Our glasses were quickly filled with..."

Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn

"I have not been to Takapuna beach cafe for months now due to the last not so nice experience. Cafe seemed quite different to before with the same..."

Ellie

"Amazing food and pleasant..."

GPark

"Great location in Takapuna looking out over the beach.This is one busy place! The staff do exceptionally well to keep tables churning over...."

Lucy Preston

"I haven't visited for some time, used to have no complaints about food or staff, especially it's near home with relaxing beach view, unfortunately..."

Cookie Monster

"An amazing place to sip a coffee and enjoy the view. I feel like best place for relaxation and my little girl likes to try anything that's pink..."

JPK

"Takapuna beach cafe is somewhere I went a lot as a kid especially to 'the store' to get ice cream. Their ice cream is my absolute favourite and never..."

Karina

"This is a must go coffee spot in Takapuna. Reasonable priced coffee and priceless beautiful view. Buy an ice cream and walk on Takapuna beach is a..."

Becky Kuang

"Great spot for a lite/solid breaki, was rather peckish and decided to have the big boy “the grill” 👌 salsa was really good! Pointer to..."

David Mager

"Breakfast and Lunch, open 6:30am to 6:00pm.There are many beach cafes in Auckland. But the extensive and beautiful views of..."

May

"I came here for breakfast with a colleague a while ago. Situated in such a beautiful location & they take full advantage of this with an open-plan..."

TheMʌverick

"There arent words to describe how beautiful and surreal being at this place is. Staff are lovely, views are amazing and food is even better! Their..."

Karen

"I would be here everyday if i lived on the shore! Their food has never disappointed. I usually also get a deconstructed coffee which is something fun..."

Emily

"Came in today for a Waitangi Day brunch. We ordered the granola and the wagyu beef burger with a side of fries. The sauce that the burger came with..."

Rosanne Choy

"Visited the shop on public holiday and sunny day. perfect day for coffee and perfect pastry after walking along the beach. If you are in takapuna,..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"The best cafe in Takapuna beach:) i love iced coffee here so much as i can make my own(?) hahaha. I love to come here. View is nice. Kind staff...."

Alice In New Zealand

"[Lunch] 🇳🇿Takapuna Beach Cafe - 22 The Promenade, Takapuna, Auckland, New ZealandMenu:Fish and Chips (NZ$ 26)[Battered..."

Kevin Harland

"We’ve been here on the weekend Very nice food, friendly and lovely staff. Very nice view We would love to come Back here more often. recommend this..."

Tiffany

"If you want somewhere to eat on a beautiful day with a lovely view, atmosphere and great food and don’t mind spending a pretty penny for it - this..."

Mary Hodgson

"Absolutely delightful place to meet and have a quick bite or coffee. Frequent often, as the energy and ambiance are very special and for those who..."

Jaclyn Everett

"love this place! cozy, great staff and the coffee/food is delicious! Nice place and good coffee. Pretty tiny but fine to hang out and drink a cup and..."

Sainta Cooke

"9/11/18 - Ice creams are always the best hangover cure for me, especially having ice cream with special friend and sit in the beach was really nice..."

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"Great place to visit when the sun is shinning! A cafe with great views of the ocean! Beautiful ice creams with extra generous portions! Staff very..."

Beccs

"Me and my friends had lunch on Tuesday. I loved the atmosphere and fantastic view! We ordered Seafood pasta, Eggs Bene and Chocolate mousse crepes...."

Ana Lin

"Nice environment!!Staff is very excellent at customer service!!Food really good and awesome coffee.This place is recommended to bring family to head..."

Ling-Chen Fang

"Very busy environment. The food was great! I had the seafood pasta. Slightly pricey but had some good flavours. The fish and chips was also nice. The..."

Tan.ned

"Service was fantastic, incredible staff. The menu was great, lots of unique options. Food was plated beautifully and tasted great. I will definitely..."

Ricardo Christian

"Three of us had lunch on a very busy Saturday. The staff got us a table in about 30 seconds. Tables were all cleaned immediately by super attentive..."

Andrew Knott

"Definitely worth a visit or more!!Everything about this cafe in Takapuna was brilliant! I loved the atmosphere, it was next to a beach and..."

Niki Niki

"453 reviews and a rock hard 4.2 rating on Zomato. There's little to no need for my review.... No one needs this, let alone Takapuna cafe, but..."

Kieran

"The weather was great when we came here, we really savoured the view. Ordered their house hot chocolate, Agria rosti and beef burger. Hot chocolate..."

Blackpearl

"Worth the hype!Easily one of the best snapper i have had! The preparation was absolutely delicious! The carrot cake was picture perfect, with..."

Saurav Krishnan

"I love this place! The view is amazing and the atmosphere is super nice. I can’t remember which salad I had but it was hands out the nicest salad..."

Angela

"Wonderful cakes, iced drinks but very much on the expensive side! $10 for an iced drink may be a little too much for dessert, although they were..."

Lyla

"As always fantastic. I forget how good this place is. The coffee is worth every cent. The staff are friendly and efficient and really add to dining..."

Deb Ross

"A superb place to have your Sunday Breakfast by the Takapuna Beach.Tried the pumpkin pasta and Pancakes.Absolutely delicious..Do try there range of..."

Swati Loomba

"The location is great and it's definitely got the Takapuna opulence vibe to it. the food is typical cafe food, though my fish had a few painful bones..."

Jay

"Wonderful location and always busy with people spilling out waiting for tables, our wait was only 10mins so not too painful and worth the..."

Dale Spencer

"Amazing fresh pasta! Have been here twice in the past month and cannot fault. Lovely professional staff and great coffee! Plus Te view and fresh air..."

Bonny Sapphire

"This review is for the peanut butter chocolate ice cream which is amazing. So creamy and peanuty, with big huge chunks of chocolate. And not overly..."

Single P's Adventures

"A good place to visit after a nice hot tiring day at the beach during summers. The menu has a lot of options on refreshments and also on the mains...."

Shihana

"awesome location. easy to find. next to the beach. enough parking. fast service. friendly staff. Aside from my ice cream melting too quickly, the..."

100%legit

"It’s a shame that I did not take any photos of the food that I had. My friend and I went there for brunch and had fish and chips & handcut pasta...."

Kyuzizi

"My wife tells me we had food here along time ago... but today I'm just reviewing them on coffee and location.Location: you really can't..."

Warren

"Awesome location and ice cream next to the cafe after a perfect brunch. I come here frequently especially after a good night out. Great for..."

Tony Ma

"If we go to takapuna, we would absolutely go to grab a scoop of ice cream here! Great location and lovely view. Neither dining here nor take away,..."

IMwatermelon

"nice place with my best friends～hand cut pasta soooooo lovely～good view and better service～i real like the iced coffee～not too sweet and suit..."

Rico Shao

"Packed even for a Wednesday afternoon, I decided to visit to see what the hype was about. It took me awhile to decide the dish, and I asked..."

Oksana Zhang

"Came in here yesterday for lunch, had heard about this café located on the beachside of Takapuna. The views from the café are definitely amazing,..."

Navdeep

"Little on the pricy side but is amazing the food is always fresh and tastes amazing and has a nice view of the beach and also the staff is super..."

Aman

"If you wanna have nice food and appreciate one of the best views of Auckland, Takapuna Beach Cafe is the place. You'll be facing the..."

Diogo Reck

"Had breakfast here with a friend and the one dish that we recommend everyone to try is the scampi omelette. Big serves of scampi throughout the..."

Elmocookie

"Although a bit on the pricy side, the food is really good and service great as well. They even have an area where you can get ice cream or coffee on..."

Gracia

"Very relaxing cafe by the sea. A good choice of seating available inside and outside the cafe.Food selection is limited but dishes were..."

May Li Koo

"Great location as it is right on the beach and interesting menu. Staff are accomodating and attentive. Portions are quite large but the prices are a..."

Aimee.

"Good Service. Nice dish. Fast table turnover. Great view. Highly recommended. But. Yes you do need to pay a bit more for the excellence..."

Tanz

"This beauty, I wish we had more of these in Auckland.We went there for brunch on a good day, summer still hasn’t set in so we decided to sit..."

Disha

"Menu is always changing on this place and food is interesting - I do find it quite tricky to read and have to google some items but the more you..."

Holly Swallow

"burger is pretty good, really like the sauce inside ~ the chips also tasty. The drink I chose the coconut and mango mixed smoothie, a bit sweet for..."

Ziwei Jia

"It is lovely here - especially on a beautiful sunny day. Don't come here if you have a big appetite, you'll probably leave starving. Great for coffee..."

Sian Wichman

"What a fabulous spot for s catch up over a cafe or ice cream! Fantastic spot on a sunny day. The place is bright and sleek which automatically gives..."

I_like_pickles

"Just popped into the store for a coffee and donut, both of which were amazing.Friendly service with was very prompt. A busy and popular spot..."

Steph Coulton

"Been here so many times but never had a sit down meal here before! Not because it wasn't appealing, I usually rush after rowing training on the..."

Emma Willie Wilson

"Location is obviously fantastic, great place to be on a sunny morning. Was a little disappointed with coffee here before so have tried the smoothies..."

JamesC

"Nice place nice food ,they have many choices .the hot chocolate was fantastic really like it . If weather is ok can walk on the beach after you..."

Julie Chiu

"I went here for lunch today with my friend, the cafe is gorgeous situated right by the beach. Lots of seating inside and outside.The..."

Alysha Bower

"Out of all the times I've been to Takapuna beach, this is the first time I've actually been to this cafe. Came here with some friends for lunch...."

Queena

"Stylish cafe, friendly service and good location ✔️Our dishes looked beautiful and tasty✔️I have to go back again to try other..."

Chico

"Always a pleasure here. The views are fantastic, service is attentive when it's not full but it normally is full and we have to fend for ourselves...."

Anna

"Good, beautiful good food, great service, absolutely amazing view. Hard to find parking over summer, but really nice place. Highly..."

Dini

"An extremely popular destination which we visited today on recommendation. Great outlook with convenient parking. Reception was very good and the..."

OldGoatsKnowBest

"Beautiful cafe right next to the beach - always busy but mid-afternoon there is a bit of a lull. Service is friendly and fast - everything we ordered..."

Annie Zhou

"Living on the shore, Takapuna Beach Cafe is always on my top list for a brunch indulgence.Floor to ceiling windows allow you the panorama..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Visited cafe for the 1st time and without realising there are two seperate entrances we went to the entrance where we ordered ice cream, coffee and a..."

Annabell

"Got the eggs benny and the iced mocha today and was really happy with it! The iced mocha was served in a really cool way! The place was really busy..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Exceeded all expectations! Place was buzzing but there was no delay in service at all - they even offered to move us to a more sheltered place before..."

Eeram

"I love burgers so I had to try their beef burger and it was just so so - nothing special really. It would be better if there are lettuce, tomatoes,..."

Jilly

"I remember years ago I came here and I wasn't that impressed, the food was overpriced and not the best, but today I gave it another go and now this..."

Caroline Barrett

"Great coffee! This place is always bustling with happy people; extra ticks for the good vibe. I had the market fish, and the fish was cooked really..."

Kelly

"Came here after a walk. Very strategic location with stunning beach view. Cannot really comment on their food because I only tried their award..."

BAbyWin

"I came here for lunch with a friend who has a baby/pram. Although we had to wait a few mins for the table the staff were extremely accommodating and..."

Noosheen Nezhad

"Only a 15 minute wait for a table for 3 for brunch on a Sunday morning, not bad. I had the pancakes which were lovely. My friend had the grill which..."

Naomi Black

"Amazing place loved it here. Everything was made to perfection INCLUDING THE OYSTERS. Oysters are really easy to get wrong but the chef picked it at..."

Adline Shandil

"Enjoying light meals late afternoon after some beach walk. Nicely located near to the boat landing. Ordered the ice cream and it is so smooth and..."

Edi NT

"Always a favourite when I head up north to Takapuna for the day. Perfectly located with lovely views of the beach. Doggy and children friendly. I..."

Levi & Ana

"Had a delicious lunch with my dad. We ordered the agria rosti with smoked trevally and the handcut pasta with scampi. Both dishes had beautiful..."

Ube

"Impeccable service, glorious ice creams and a brilliant area by the beach side. This place has been great every time that I have been. Their baked..."

Tastebud Tingles

"Man this place is PACKED on Sundays! You'd probably have to wait a while if you have more than 2 people. Came here with my partner and was seated..."

Kenzi Yee

"Have been here many times before but recently it hasn't been great. The iced coffee and gelatos are still winners but the service is a real downer...."

R-Dee Roche

"I have been here only once and was not thoroughly impressed. The food was OK but I would not go out of my way to come back. A nice setting though..."

Sam Smith

"ordered burger for lunch. my friend had pasta. view n atmosphere are better than the taste. love salted caremel hot chocolate here. not so child..."

Vanessa Zhang

"Finally managed to try this busy cafe out!Man. They sure know how to make the most perfect hot chocolate! It came deconstructed and..."

Winnie Luo

"Came here today for some brunch and we were quite lucky to be seated outside in the sun. Service was definitely good and kept checking if we needed..."

Lucille Sia

"One of the most beautifully located joints in Auckland! Incredible view of the beach, ample parking and open air dining available. Simple menu but..."

Kishore Mitra

"Really nice spot by the Takapuna wharf. Found this place by chance one day. Had no idea it was so popular. Beautiful well presented, good food...."

Vanessa Morris

"I had the deconstructed iced chocolate OMG ah-may-zing. I wanted to give it a 5 but I had the fish and chips for my cheat meal and was looking..."

Aroha Kay

"Wow.This place is awesome!Greeted and the door, and sat inside by the window with a lovely view of the water.Coffees were perfect, and..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"Came here on Friday morning for a birthday brunch and was so incredibly impressed. First of all I was worried as this place definitely isn't for..."

Caitlin

"Went here with my grandmother for her birthday, she ordered the lamb dish and I ordered the gnocchi dish with pancetta. We both loved my dish and I..."

Jazmin Lee

"Visited with friends and despite a hefty wait for a table (our choice to do so), we were offered one near the front windows; the table was really a..."

Mupps

"Ooh I love the Ice creams here! I most definitely have enjoyed the hazelnut chocolate ice cream and the salted caramel. One of the times I..."

Lovely Maralit

"In summer, I would walk down to Takapuna with my girlfriend to get gelato from the Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store. The gelato is great, I'd recommend..."

Frazer Noble

"It was so hard choosing what I want to order! I love the fish and chips here!! The mushroom eggs benedict was really good too! Definitely my..."

Tiffany A

"This place always seem to surprise me with their amazing food and the amazing views. Just by takapuna beach, it is the perfect location...."

ShoRt

"Friends of ours recommended this place for a tasty ice cream and/or coffee. It's a superb place with stunning views across the north shore of..."

John Finkelde

"Gelato was really nice not too bad of a price. It is usually very busy and packed so maybe visit this place in the morning or not at busy times...."

Rose

"Great place to grab a coffee or a meal. The views from the restaurant are amazing and the food is expensive but worth the price. Desserts are really..."

Ridad

"Best breakfast cafe ever... We love the place... Nice view outside... I always order eggs benedict bacon... Pancake is really good with fruits on..."

Joan Cecille De Guzman-Lomibao

"Takapuna beach cafe is a really cute cafe overlooking Takapuna beach. Had brunch here recently and loved it.Ordered an iced chocolate and..."

Natasha

"Amazing experience in takapuna beach cafe. Firstly, the service is worthy of praise. Seated immediately, sparkling water to the table as the waitress..."

Joli Wong

"This place is always busy- of course because of its beachfront location but also it was one of the places in Auckland made bistro style cafe popular...."

Christian

"The best about this cafe is its ice-cream and hot chocolate. You can adjust the sweetness of your hot chocolate by adding chocolate chips, not..."

Lmrliu74

"Beautiful ice-cream and deserts with a beautiful view... best of the best.... cant fault this one. Had chocolate ice-cream and sorbet.They..."

Alex L

"Gorgeous setting beside the sea, with a free yoga class happening on the lawn beside us with camper-vans rolling past from the camping ground next..."

S B

"I have been living in Takapuna ever since I have moved to NZ in 2001, and I can confidently say that I have been to almost all cafe in..."

Seok Heon Lee

"Holy moly, I can't even begin to express how much I loved my experience at takapuna beach cafe! I wish I lived closer so I could go every damn day..."

Monique Porteous

"Great cafe buzzing with people. Five of us went and we were quickly seated. I had the eggs with avocado smash which was divine! The avocado was..."

Athena

"Solid food, phenomenal views and excellent customer service. What more could you ask for? I know! cheaper prices! Just kidding. I'm willing..."

Jasmine Chai

"We were in the area and so my cousin brought up the Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store It was quite busy despite the cloudy/ rainy weather. The..."

Tiffany Sua

"First time here, the cafe itself was not too busy but their ice cream parlour section was packed !! They serve sparking water which is alway a..."

Food 24/7

"Fantastic location and a tad expensive but the food was absolutely worth it . I have the wagyu burger and the in house ice mocha and everything was..."

Whiskyncigars

"What a great place! - customer service, tick- great food, tick- location, tick- price, tick (its a price I am happy to..."

Iain

"Me and mum love to come here for coffee and dessert!I've been coming here since 3 years ago and menu seems to change often!The food seems a..."

Thegreeats

"I've dined here a few times for lunch now and always enjoy the food and atmosphere. It's definately a stand out spot in Takapuna with its location..."

Charlene Weaver

"Obsessed with the gelato and the cabinet treats. Not a huge fan of the cafe menu- is always alittle overpriced for smaller portions but it is still..."

A

"■ Friendly staff ■ Great Service ■ Good portion sizes■ Good view of Taka Beach ■ A little on the pricey end..."

FoodieOodie95

"I have dined here twice in the last 3 days. The cafe is very busy but the turn over of people is really fast - especially on a sunny day when outdoor..."

Miss Kiki

"Great place! Food is great, and so is the coffee. The service is always top notch, and they're always so friendly here. It gets super busy though,..."

Penguin93

"I love this place !!Perfect location for a sunny brunch or a cosy rainy coffee I'm always so impressed with their menu changes...."

Aniva Huang

"Stunning location with beautiful views of Takapuna beach. Very welcoming staff and lovely indoor/outdoor flow. I would definitely recommend booking a..."

Eden Wood

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. Its next to Takapuna beach and the gelato is to die for! Overall great ambiance yet the food might be a..."

Angelica Santos

"A very placed and located cafe overlooking takapuna beach.The coffee is great and even better if you're sitting on the deck area of the..."

Arpita Mandal

"Very nice setup; open sea views and relaxing atmosphere. Very busy; expect a wait at peak meal times.Friendly and fast..."

FoodiePhysician

"I'm a big dessert person and was very satisfied with the range of sweet treats they had in store. Their ice creams are perfect to enjoy while staring..."

Cecilia Paredes

"A very nice clean cafe and restaurant, and a beautiful environment. They have a good menu. I had a burger. It was truly satisfying. Also, the iced..."

Lily

"Great start to my day today - breakfast at Takapuna beach cafe. Classic summer spot, with views of the water. Modern and modest little cafe with a..."

L.E.N.S

"You can regularly trust this place to provide good food and service, although nobody is perfect. We've had some hit and misses in the past however my..."

Stef

"Spontaneously decided to take my parents to this cafe while we were having a look around Takapuna because who doesn't like a meal with a view of the..."

Melissa

"Great place to be especially if you sit outdoors on the deck where you have the view of the beach and ocean. Awesome food that isn't too heavy. Love..."

Janice Zumba

"Good time to venture out for breakfast this morning one thing that caught my attention was the location.it Overlooks takapuna beach and its front..."

Andre Dez Toparea

"Normally will come past here and see it's packed from 9am onwards but decided to come in for breakfast this morning with a friend and luckily we..."

Maddie

"What a great little place in summer..we popped in for a coffee and due to it bring crazy busy we sat outside! It was freezing! The guy was quick to..."

Holly D-T

"Haven't actually dined in here as I just popped in to grab a refresher drink and gelato. The location itself is A+ with beautiful beach views. Would..."

Essenity

"The food was delicious and the service was spot on. We were offered blankets to keep warm in the breeze outside which was very thoughtful. There was..."

Samantha Beardsley

"It is our first time to have lunch at this restaurant. The lunch menu offers really good price. The staff provided excellent service. .you must try..."

Maya Harlin

"This is definitely one of my favourite cafes. It has the ambiance, service and great food to make it one of the best. The price is a bit on the..."

Maye Elle

"Been here multiple times... the service is great here but food here tends to be worse everytime I come. The folded eggs is average where it's not as..."

Jessie Tan

"I had the soft scrambled eggs with pulled pork, which were incredible - literally so good!Only thing that lets this place down is that it's..."

Elizabeth Harding

"I have been here to eat but I've lined up just for their gelato a lot more times. This place is one of the best cafes in Takapuna for me. It is..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Part of the amazing HIP group family on Auckland, featuring amazing icecream gelato and great food. I came here with friends on a sunny day for said..."

Helena Chen

"Although the food and coffee may not be the best on the shore, the service is absolutely amazing here. I didn't get the name of the girl but she..."

Yuyon Cho

"Yummy ice-cream on a summer's day or evening (if a little busy), great service friendly staff and good food (came her for brunch with a friend) - but..."

Paula Cann

"Beautiful location for breakfast and lunch. Service and food is really good, however the wait can be quite long if the place is very busy. I got the..."

Priscilla Khang

"The takapuna beach cafe and store sell the most amazing ice creams and ice drinks. My favourite flavour is the salted caramel. For the iced drink you..."

Tessa

"Great spot for Breakfast, friendly staff, good vibe and great views. Was surprised to be charged $16.50 for nothing more than two poached eggs on a..."

Scott Kennedy

"Lovely location and the decor is crisp and clean. A great place for brunch, although the service here could be improved upon. The staff just need to..."

Tanya Kerr

"It is really nice cafe and in a perfect location!!! The food and drinks are good. My friend and I love the salted caramel iced chocolate 👌👌..."

Julia Nguyen

"Spent a wet sunday afternoon with friends, catching up over coffee and cake. While we were seated quite quickly we couldnt get the attention of..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Nice setting and friendly staff. But to be honest, the food and coffee are average , but its price is above average. It's slightly overrated im..."

J Li

"Great service and location but the food is always average. Had the eggs Benedict and there was only a teaspoon of hollandaise sauce and the eggs were..."

Petra

"I love this place. It is such a nice place to have a coffee and or brunch/lunch. It's right on Takapuna beach so you get a nice view as well. The..."

Lisa V

"WAITRESS HAS A LIKING FOR GOLD(EN RETRIEVERS)Eggs Bene with smoked Trevally, yum! For those who like their coffee black, the Americano is a..."

Crumpet King

"This is the perfect place for brunch on a summer day it's close to the beach and the outdoor sitting is exceptional, the food is good and the staff..."

Sheetal Naidu

"This is my third time dining at Takapuna Beach Cafe and Store - I loved it a lot more today. I would have rated it 3.5 previously but after dining..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Very busy on the Saturday but lovely staff who served us quickly. Was seated outside in the sun on a winter day had to wait a little while for a seat..."

Shayleigh Allen

"Finally I went for brunch at the much famous Takapuna beach cafe. The setting of the cafe is amazing. The location is the main highlight. Ordered for..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Takapuna Beach cafe is in a prime location and I'm glad they compliment the amazing views with their cute decor and settings. We stopped by for a..."

Heartshrooms

"Stopped by with a friend and had avocado eggs benedict. Food was delicious, the view was nice (although it was a little cold because it's close to..."

Jessie Goldstein

"Their coffee is so gooooood :) It always very busy but lucky for us. They are very kind that me and my friend were sharing dish, egg benedict with..."

安喬

"This is a very good restaurant..we been here once and this is the second time we are here..love the environment,service,food & drinks here..we always..."

Rachel Cullen

"Beautiful, elegant cafe right by the beach. It was nice sitting on the deck area and breathing the salted hair and listening to waves hitting the..."

Annie Ren

"An outstanding place to dine by the beach. Has fantastic views all round. The food is great and the dessert menu, especially gelato, is phenomenal...."

#1

"The perfect place for brunch by the beach! Awesome food and amazing location. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Always super busy, so good to come..."

Caroline Kasmara

"Great place, great food. The iced coffee is rather well done and worth ordering. This place is always busy, for good reason, expect a wait on the..."

Campbell Elliott

"The coffee here is amazing, both hot and cold. The mains are delicious and quite large. Love the sweets here. Always busy, have to wait for a..."

Candii Cao

"I LOVE the location of the Takapuna Beach Café and Store. It has such a nice atmosphere and is perfect for a weekend brunch especially on a sunny..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Service: 8/10Food: 8/10Cleanliness: 8/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 7.75/10Perfect environment for lunch by the..."

Jack Trav.

"On a warm sunny day and by the beach this cafe has a soothing atmosphere.The staff are caring and attentive; you don't want to leave.I..."

Brenda Phu

"I have been here more than a few times now.They sell some amazing home made ice creams as well as baked goods from the store.Next door the..."

Scott

"TOP 10 PIC - I love this cafe for many reasons - the location is prime! The decor is on fleek and the food is devine. Im regularly here over the..."

House Of Eats

"I was so pleased with my experience at Takapuna Beach Cafe. I was a bit concerned looking over the menu - there is a complete lack of vegetarian..."

Gem McLeod

"One of my favourite cafés in Auckland. It is located at the strategic location of beautiful Takapuna beach. If is very crowded during summer. The..."

Cindy Ong

"Always love coming here for a iced drink or a light snack! The atmosphere and view is amazing and the food is exceptional! A little overpriced but..."

Jean Lee

"While weekend mornings is a struggle to get a sitting it's worth the wait. Parking here can be tricky in summer also. Really come here for the..."

BeeQueUU

"Love this place! A lovely brunch/ lunch dine in cafe. The iced mocha/chocolate is something one must try. Throughout the past year their menu has..."

P L

"This place probably don't need anymore reviews but I still think that it is worth mentioning that service and food has not changed over the years!..."

Charissa

"My wife took me here a few months ago now, but even though very busy it still remains the best place I've been to for breakfast!! When it's busy..."

Simon Page

"Has been on our to do list for a while til we found some time to go in over the summer holidays. First impression: What a lovely..."

Chin And Prony Powichitkul

"I just remembered that i've been to this wish list restaurant but never wrote a review!This place is always packed and you will know why..."

Pankaj Kini

"Staff was really nice and attentive, with exceptional manners and patience. I also liked how they were ethnically diverse. Love their presentation,..."

Twintail

"Update!: May menu; Was delighted to arrive to revamped menu! We ordered the staple whole baked flounder but with confit garlic,tomato, olives-..."

Paris

"Word of mouth is how I hear about the majority of cafes and restaurants I visit, and this was no exception. "You must visit the Takapuna..."

Two Dark Coffees

"It was our first time to visit Takapuna Beach as well as its famous beach cafe. I could just say, it was amazing! We went here for dinner at..."

Shirley Yu

"Location: beautifully situated right by Takapuna beach - beautiful views.Service: attentive, pleasant, LOTS of staff.Food: very..."

Where.iate

"Lovely cafe by the beach with a cute ice creamery on the side. The did was lovely and generous in size set in a lovely ambiance. The snapper, squid..."

Rosely

"Ordered the pork belly dish and it was absolutely delicious! Lovely table service. The staff were very polite, helpful and professional. A little bit..."

Renee

"This is my favorite place to take my friends on the weekend. They're always really impressed by the customer service and perfect food each time...."

Emily Franco

"Absolutely beautiful venue.The little store attached with the ice cream is well worth the visit alone. But if you are looking for good coffee..."

Ruben O'Connell

"All credit to the owners had a bad experience there and they immediately accepted that and were very keen to fix things Will be back soon as I..."

Richard J

"Thought we would try this place out today as we have heard so much about it. First impression was that it was really busy only two tables inside..."

Kaisey Cook

"Poop loved it and def recommends it to all. Everyone should def go and enjoy it as it is an amazing place. Don't miss lest you regret it for..."

Poop

"Very nice location and ambiance but always busy and staff are not very attentive. When we ordered, our waiter had to repeat our order 3x to make sure..."

Natalie Ler (d'liteful Cravings)

"Lovely place for a coffee and cake (or several haha)... Gets awfully busy on weekends and weekdays lunch - so brace yourself. But overall a..."

Adeline

"This is one of my favourite cafes and it is a must-go in the summer. We were seated outside, on the deck with a spectacular view of Takapuna beach..."

Wilson Chau

"North shore again> We had our lunch at Takapuna Beach Cafe today, prompt service and the food was delicious. Why is the weather so funny? Windy!..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Most likely the premier cafe on the Shore, with undoubtedly the best setting overlooking the sand at Takapuna beach! Always busy so expect to get a..."

Frank

"We had brunch there the other weekend. Decided to treat ourselves. It was really busy so we had to wait. they gave us a pager to let us know when our..."

Andre Cressy

"Food was so amazing. I'll definitely be back. Only thing that lacked was the service but they were super busy on a nice sunny day. It is pricey but..."

Bruce Batters

"Had a wonderful breakfast here. Awesome place to be and I would say, one of the best in Auckland. Environment 5, staff friendliness 5, food 5, coffee..."

Kelvin Yu

"This cafe is hands down one of the best in Auckland. In fact, the only reason I gave it a 4.5 is because we had to wait for quite a long time as we..."

Garrick Chong

"Came here this morning with my partner. The food was amazing the best breakfast I had in a while. My partner and I have been to a lot of..."

Mikayla Moore

"Lovely Cafe!I was amazed at how busy it was for a Monday morning, I guess it shows how popular and good they are.I was dismayed when I..."

Chris Minors

"Had lunch there with my boy friend. The food was okay portion compare to price. But I don't really like their menu setting, very few items on the..."

Alex

"Lunch with a party of six. The cafe was full but we were given a token and asked to wait. A few minutes later it flashed and buzzed and we were shown..."

RSWH

"Delicious pies! Great..."

Sam Allan

"Very good service, very friendly, the hot drinks are the best in Auckland, as for the food I haven't tried it by looking at previous reviews I won't..."

Kali Windmill

"I had breakfast the other day, and the food was amazing, the service was fantastic. The staff were really welcoming and friendly and what I liked..."

Shane Wotherspoon

"Unlike most beach side restaurants this place is superb. They don't take the fabulous location for granted. The food is inventive and delicious, the..."

Mel

"Such an asset to the north shore, I always bring out of town visitors that stay with me here and I'm never let down.The wait staff are courteous..."

Amanda

"I loved everything about this place. I went on a day which was horrible weather and the cafe was still completely packed. I had a nice spot all to..."

Kay Adams

"Went there for breakfast/brunch last sunday. Ordered an eggs bene which was delicious. The location is beautiful, only draw back was that the place..."

Jin Gao

"beautiful location! went here just yesterday very busy they had a surcharge but is expected as most places have surcharges too. My mango sorbet..."

Nikki

"Have been twice for breakfast over the last month and was very happy with the food and standard of service on both occasions (weekend and week..."

Graeme Crickett

"The best Mocha in Auckland! I come here regularly whenever I am over the bridge and in need of coffee (which is pretty much everyday)Haven't..."

Lucia

"After reading some of the negative reviews yesterday we were a little apprehensive about going but we had been told by friends that it was a good..."

Kirsty Howe

"Recently enjoyed a relaxing lunch with friends overlooking Takapuna beach - Its the kind of place that helps you feel like your on holiday ( even..."

Love Food

"We came for breakfast. Food was utterly amazing. Definitely returning!!! Eggs bene was soooo..."

Lucy

"The best thing to happen to Takapuna in a decade. But the Council (a bunch of near sited change averse would-be retirees) won't give them a liquor..."

Missy Davidson

"This café sets the standards for other cafes! If you've never been you need to do a brunch session here with family or friends as you wont be..."

Jason B

"Great place and location. Worth waiting to get a seat. I have been for breakfast a few times and can't fault the food and coffee. Another tick for..."

Moggie

"Takapuna Beach cafe is also another buzzing cafe with award winning gelato and great coffee to boot. Situated next to the beach, you get to enjoy the..."

Elise Cheah

"Always amazing service, the only cafe that looks out out onto gorgeous Takapuna Beach and a sophisticated menu. Brunch is a joy and actually feels..."

Kate W

"Avocado mesh with additional salmon~ no merit but no merit. Salmon was quite salty, but coffee was good (foamy). Staff brought up sparkling water..."

Anvie LI

"This is a very pretty cafe. We opted to sit inside because it was a cool day and rain was in the forecast. On a summer's day, the deck would be a..."

Corinne Coutinho

"🅿️ There are numerous roadside parking lots nearby, but on holidays, they tend to get crowded, making it a bit challenging to find a parking..."

彭笙瑞

"I feel there must have been a change in ownership if I read some of the bad reviews here. My experience was ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!! I'd give 10 Stars..."

Saphis Minetime

"What a gorgeous spot to have a coffee & soak up the gorgeous beach views at the same time. Insanely busy spot for a week day but impeccable service..."

Janita Patrick

"Stayed at the campsite next to this cafe and popped in for a coffee and something to eat. The food was so good we ended up having dinner there. The..."

CJ Clapham

"Great indoor outdoor flow Impeccable service Wheelchair accessible with ramp however is quite challenging to navigate between the tables if notice..."

Katrina Matich

Jiwon Kang

"A great location, really nice indoor/outdoor setup. Always very busy, but also rarely a wait. The oat flat white is perfection, great food ( and..."

Nigel C

"Run, don’t walk, and order the Filo from the latest brunch menu. It was the tastiest, richest, most sensational brunch I’ve ever had, and an..."

Eden Bray

Pasta & Cuore

86/100 (2695 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Dined in once and decided to do take out every time after. The seating is cramped but the pasta is extremely good, take home does not really affect..."

CARO CONSUMES

"Service = 4/5; Taste = 5/5; Value for money = 3/5; Menu options = 4/5; Vibe = 3/5; Hubby rating = 4/5; Pasta & Cuore is a traditional Italian..."

Honest Foodie

"After reading reviews of portion sizes, we surprised that the portions were not as small as everyone said. It’s actually perfect. The two of us had..."

JJ

"Probably one of the best pasta I’ve tasted in New Zealand. We got the butter and sage tortelloni, prosciutto, lemon zest tagliatelle, and the lamb..."

JXXXN

"Authentic pasta. Simple but well executed dishes with good..."

Francis Dee

"If you enjoy fresh handmade pasta, I highly recommend Pasta and Cuore. However, due to the labour involved, this meant the pasta was a bit on the..."

Sharon Louie

"Perfect, fresh pasta and all handmade. Service fast and friendly. Super authentic and popular little..."

LV.N

"Went here yesterday with my partner for lunch break, this place is amazing, love the friendly staffs and the food is amazing. Order Tortellini con..."

Antonia Jopoetro

"What Italian food should be. This is the first time I've hopped online straightaway to review a place. The food was simple but perfect and the..."

Sera Blair

"Awesome place, authentic food.. so very friendly..."

Frimz.r

"Absolutely beautiful restaurant with wonderful staff. Started with the Charcuterie with cheese and tigella bread. All the meats were very..."

Flippynz

"Every time I walk pass this restaurant I see two ladies in the front window making fresh hand-made pasta. So gotta try this place out. For appetiser..."

3leos3

"So many pasta options to choose from that I just could not decide! Came here for lunch on a weekday, and though it was a bit pricey, Pasta & Cuore..."

Kat

"Delicious fresh handmade pasta. Cute little restaurant with friendly service. Portion was a little bit smaller, but not too bad. Love to come here..."

Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)

"You can see them hand make the pasta in the shop window so you know that the pasta here is going to be good. There isn't a lot of..."

Benedict Uy

"Great pasta with an open kitchen where you can see the chefs at work.I called for a last minute booking on a busy Saturday night and the..."

Stephen Li

"We had an incredible night here. We sat in the upstairs area. There was tons of room at the time for lol of us. I loved the table layout with..."

Food And People

"After all the hype we thought it time to try out Amano and Cotto’s Mt Eden-based competition, Pasta & Cuore. From street view the place looks..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"I'm obsessed with this place, I've been twice and have loved the starters, mains, and desserts I've gotten. I think the prices for the starters and..."

Purple Pancakes

"One of the few places in auckland where you can get homemade fresh pasta for either takeaway or dine in. Great quality but far too expensive in my..."

Evilmaikel

"Caught up with a friend at this buzzing little spot on a Tuesday night, had to put our names on a wait list since it was full but we were more than..."

Ken

"Lunch here on a weekday afternoon, surprisingly busy ( about 1:30 when we arrived ) ... we were seated in the backyard which is nice shaded...."

May Hung

"Absolutely love this place. Especially the small outdoor setting. The gnocchi takes awhile to bake but oh is it worth it. Ravioli tastes just as..."

J Eats

"The waitresses were all very friendly and helpful. Ordered the fettucine Bolognese which tasted good but was too salty. Also maybe this is how it is..."

Jason Yeoh

"I came here tonight with a mate and ordered a spaghetti alla chitarra, gnocchi alla Romana, and a tiramisu to finish off. The food was amazing! We..."

Doris Ma

"Super authentic place. Very attentive staff who are also friendly. Tried the beetroot gnocchi along with the bruschetta and then panna cotta for..."

#fatlyfe

"I was there at early of the year! Their homemade pasta is great!!! It is cosy place. Serving staffs are polite and friendly. I like the way they do..."

Mai

"It was great place to have a diner :) i love the pasta with Avocado. Also i love the eggplant with cheese(?). Enjoyed Italian atmosphere:) kind..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Wow. No wonder this place won the top 50 restaurant few years in a row!This place serves authentic pastas that Italians will not be ashamed of...."

Darren Big Belly

"First time to try the fresh made pasta. It was an amazing experience! Beautiful dining place with delicious dishes. Really worth to come and I would..."

ViviAn JC WU

"We ordered the Tagliatelle w/ classic Bolognese Ragout and the Potato Gnocchi served w/ Sautéed Vegetables. The flavours of both dishes were..."

Vivian C

"If you want authentic Italian food, other than being in Italy itself, and we know as we have been to Italy, then this is the restaurant to visit...."

Dave Koefoed

"We went in a big group (I called a few days prior and booked, to make things easier) and they had set up a big table for us upstairs, Love the fact..."

Mcm

"Best Italian Food In Town!We wanted to try something different and found this restaurant on search. It has excellent ambiance and friendly staff..."

Atik Vohra

"Delicious fresh pasta made on the premises. My favourites: the tortelloni (large tortellini ) with a sage and butter sauce, spaghetti with a..."

Fairfoodie

"Walked in here on a rainy day as the restaurant we wanted to go to was packed. The place felt very warm and cosy. The staff were energetic and..."

Queena

"Pasta & Cuore creates superb food with exceptionally good, helpful, service. If this restaurant was placed anywhere in Italy it would set the..."

Tony Harper

"Great freshly made pasta. On the expensive side but you pay for the quality, tender love and care. Would recommend booking a place in..."

Kenny Nguyen

"I would definitely rate this as one of the best pasta meals that I've had in Auckland. I ordered the ricotta filled tortelloni with a sage and butter..."

Maria Bonnici

"it's legit one of my favorite pasta restaurant ever in Auckland. love the homey ambiance nestled in Mount Eden area and oh boy, love their freshly..."

I Love To Chew Real Food

"Wanted to try this place since the first day I passed by it. You can see the staff preparing the food from the window, it's so charming and..."

Diogo Reck

"Truly, they serve meals that would just turn your pretty disastrous day 180 degree better. The pasta was fresh and the setting makes you feel like..."

Angelaroswita

"Have been wanting to go here for ages as I would always pass it while going into town. In the main area of mount Eden village so a bit tricky for..."

Riddhi

"I’ve never had Italian food like this before.I don’t want to say that I’ve been transported to the lively bologna and visiting the..."

Medium_Rare

"Very good. Love it. Been here twice already. I do recommend people who love pasta to try this out. If you have more then two people I recommend you..."

Sammiii

"This place was absolute perfection! The atmosphere here is chill and refreshing. I love the décor and the garden seating at the back!..."

Tinos.adventure

"Great, well made food. The pasta is obviously hand made and fresh and tastes fantastic. I like places that get the basics right and as far as italian..."

Doctordin

"Having said that everything was authentic, pure Italian recipe and freshly cooked / ingredients. From the outside it looks small and..."

Michelle Chua

"This place is so delicious and uses the best quality of ingredients available. The pasta is made fresh on the spot with amazing sauces. So unique and..."

Evonne Wu

"Hand made fresh pasta, lovely staff who know their trade. Slightly on the expensive side and the portions leave you hungry but overall a good place...."

HRS

"I love the taste of the pasta here, and enjoy it each time. But one thing you need is patience. The service is on an Italian style too I believe...."

Yuko Saito

"We have been to Pasta & Coure for a few times and every visit always been amazing. Great atmosphere, feels just like dining at home!..."

Jessica Halim

""Handmade Pasta" just sounds so authentic and warming. We had passed the store in Mt Eden several times and vowed to go eat there one day after..."

Dxlche

"Best pasta I've ever tasted in my life. I love the atmosphere of this place too. You can see all the beautiful pasta in the cabinet when you walk in...."

Grace.balmer123

"Love love love love this place !!! The decor the lighting was just the cutest. Best pasta I've had ever in NZ. The real deal ❤️ so much I had to..."

Tt_akl

"The pasta is so nice. But the small portion that is like not enough for a man. But taste absolutely great and I would like to come back and try the..."

Kiky Eng

"I haven't been to Italy (yet) but when I walk into Pasta e Cuore this is what I'd imagine a typical Italian household to be like. It's so..."

Roxanne Sarkari

"Very truly Italian specific from the area of Bologna. The owner and the people respect my culture 100% very hospital people smiling and overwhelmed!..."

Cinzia Rullo

"Wait for a really long time for 2 small plates of pasta. Hope it can be made as double size lol. The gorgonzola sauce was great，if the walnuts can..."

Poppingcandy

"My partner and I had a wonderful late lunch at Pasta & Cuore in the Mr. Eden section of Auckland, and I happily recommend them to everyone who loves..."

Jules Landsman

"Today's Husky lunch adventures takes us to Pasta & Cuore (that's Italian for “heart”) — home to (you guessed it) pasta that's fresh and..."

Husk Creative

"Good, quick, fresh, simple, tasty! The place is deceptive in size (like most in Mt Eden Village) and have upstairs seating. Dont be put off if it..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"I've been hearing a lot of positive comments about this place and thought I should try it out. This place was everything I expected and more. Their..."

Sabrina Chae

"La comida es deliciosa, la pasta hecha a mano es lo mejor. La atención y el servicio son increibles. Por mejorar el sistema de reservas pues no hay..."

Catalina Espinosa Tovar

"Amazing food here. I’m glad I stopped by with friends. It’s a small place, but it has an outdoor area as well and is decorated quite nicely. It..."

Rachel

"Finally made it here.... Came to Mt Eden for a late lunch and this is another place where the kitchen doesn't close after 2! Small place but so well..."

Donna&Shane

"Since it’s opening late last year, Pasta and Cuore has been on my ever-growing restaurant checklist. As their name suggest, Pasta & Cuore..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Great pastas, deserts, coffee and lemonade. Even though the size of the dish might surprise some, it is really quite enough to fill you up. Moreover,..."

Kat Boz

"Had the pleasure of dining here for lunch. Food was absolutely amazing! The Buffalo ricotta tortelloni is probably the best meal I've had in my life..."

Nandini Chand

"Finally got a chance to get in to dine at this establishment as hours are a little hard to work around but wow it was so worth the wait.The..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"First impression for the place is open kitchen and you can see how they make pasta from outside, decoration also nice and simple. Service was on top..."

Tanz

"Ordered Tagliatelle with classic bolognese and panna cotta. The pasta is to die for - flavor of the sauce was well-balanced and pasta was soft and..."

Alana

"WOW! Where do i start? The atmosphere in here is amazing! It feels like going home for food, very comfortable, nicely decorated without..."

Winnie Luo

"Absolutely delicious hand made pasta. It's always cooked al dente which is a must if I'm to get my pasta fix. A sound belief in quality..."

Wildpantry

"From appetiser to dessert. This store is bomb af. The flavouring of each pasta are all on point. Just that the chicken from our spicy gnocchi taste..."

Jessie Tan

"My boyfriend and I had our eye on this wee place for awhile and it lived up to our expectations! Although slightly more dear in price, we understood..."

Natalie Yeh

"I read about this place in Viva magazine.It's a well hidden gem in the heart of Mt Eden Village.We were seated out the back in a..."

James

"My friend had tried takeaway from this new spot before & found it delicious so we decided to give them a try for dinner. It is a narrow..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"The first time A and I dined at Pasta & Cuore, they had recently opened and I think a little overwhelmed at being so busy. We managed to secure a..."

Vivi S

"Flavours to die for. I had read the reviews about the good food and maybe eclectic service and smaller portion sizes but wasn't prepared for just how..."

Peter Fowler

"Absolutely loved this place. Beautiful seating out the back, ideal on a summery evening. The food was spot on, portion size was perfect so you..."

Anna Barlow

"Came here for my birthday dinner last Thursday. We started with the cheese platter, which had a good range and were delicious. This was followed by..."

Becky Lee

"Don't forget this place is also a shop... So you can buy their delicious hand made pastas and sauses to take home and cook, I have bought the..."

Peter

"Great flavours but portions too small for the price.Friendly if chaotic service.Keep the flavours of Italy and add some Kiwi efficiency and..."

Mike Pohl

"Lovely setting, particularly the garden, and it's nice to watch them make the pasta in the window. The pasta is good, but the portion size is very..."

Diana

"The warm Italian greeting was followed by delicious tagliatelle for lunch. My wife had the avocado tagliatelle whilst I had the prosciutto..."

Brian

"Probably the most authentic Italian pasta restaurant in Auckland. Loved both pasta and the coffee. Definitely coming back to try the rest of the..."

Cristina

"A must try for anyone who love Italian food, as vegetarians we were stoked to have a plethora of options. The service was outstanding and the..."

hemi wark

"Amazing little restaurant with homemade pasta and delicious sauces for around $30 mains. Prosecco is around $15 per glass. Very cute ambience,..."

The Translator

"I and my husband went to a dinner at cute little Italian restaurant and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we entered,..."

Pearl Solanki

"Amazing taste of Italian handmade food: pasta and sauce!!.. I would like to get more and more actually. Very good moment with a French speaker..."

Anaëlle Gougeon

"Came here a few nights ago, just thought we should have something out of ordinary, searched on Google and found this place, parking by the..."

PP CC

"Hands down one of the best meals we’ve had in New Zealand. Nonna Teresa diligently & lovingly makes the Pasta with her hands. We ordered the..."

Arjun N

"First time visiting the restaurant and we were not disappointed. The pasta was super fresh and pretty much melts in your mouth. The chef’s special..."

Guilherme Lima

"Lovely atmosphere. Pasta was delicious. Friendly staff and accommodated us when we booked for the wrong day and turned up today..."

jen K

"Yesterday evening we went to Pasta & Cuore and it was such a lovely experience from start to finish along with a great ambiance. The staff were..."

Christophe Bryant

"I don’t normally bother to post reviews for either good or bad experiences. I’m making an exception because after I just had takeaway DIY (as in:..."

Katharina Huber

"I visited this place with my partner. As this visit was just after I had a quick meal with my friend, we shared a plate of pasta, breads, wine, and..."

Rumi Regina

"It is a busy place with outdoor (at the back) and upstairs seating with good customer service. We ordered bruschetta and beetroot carpaccio with..."

Vandana Rana

"Perfect authentic italian food, excellent wine list, attentive staff. I had an excellent lunch.Highly recommend this..."

Андрей Власов

"Loved our experience. Authentic Italian cuisine. Friendly Italian staff kept us and our baby entertained and the food was excellent. Handmade pasta,..."

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