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The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Auckland Central, April 2024

Cali - All Day Eatery

90/100 (677 ratings)

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"Amazing Brunch..."

Hannah Review.Chic

"I ordered a green goodness with cure salmon and my friend got a dirty cheese burger. The salad was fresh, delicious and a generous portion of avocado..."

Sophie Wang

"Very modern, fashionable design. A nice spot for a weekend brunch. Food is good - a little bit overpriced though. Zucchini fries are devine. The..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Always wanted to try Cali as it looks beautiful from the outside. Good brunch menu, we ordered the big breakfast and also fried eggs on toast. Unlike..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"The food was amazing and so was the service. Awesome place to hang out with your besties. Would definitely visit..."

Frimz.r

"Lovely eatery that is worth the hype. Love how open the space is and the simple menu. Drinks are also great. Only wish they had more vegan vegetarian..."

Bella Qian

"Fantastic manger and staff, very friendly and professional. Drank here daily 7 days a week for 8 weeks while working nearby Made to feel welcome..."

Marc Van Der Voorn

"Been to Cali - All Day Eatery a few times now, staff are always super lovely and it's always pretty busy but somehow always manage to be seated! The..."

RB

"Small and cozy place in Parnell area.Serving a great selection of bite size sandwiches.Allpress coffee selection is a..."

Egor Laptev

"Best dish of the night the 𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗯 𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽! Sooooo tender and juicy and soft. The other components such as rice cracker, cabbage..."

Sharon The Foodie

"Nice cafe serve good quality dishes. Very spacious and modern decoration. Wish they have outdoor seating so we can bring our fur..."

May Hung

"Quiet lunchtime, greeted quickly and placed our order - excellent food arrived in about twenty minutes and it was such a treat. Another waiter..."

Rz

"Good service, good food, highly recommend !..."

Esther

"Busy Cafe, worth to come..."

Rikki Wang Mitchell

"Had a really nice brunch there. The staff is really friendly..."

Ruibing Yang

"Great breakfast and..."

Andrei Shiniti Nakagawa

"Really enjoy our breakfast last weekend, I got the green goodness as you see beautiful presented everything was fresh and tasty really enjoyed added..."

Sofy

"Great food. Good..."

Richard Atienza

"Nice ambience inside, quick and friendly service with orders taken promptly and food being served pretty quickly too, waters always topped up and we..."

Sandy Hsiao

"I have been there twice in the past month with my partner and his family and both times it has been a joy! Both times have been busy but even then we..."

Florence Lai

"I’ve been to Cali a few times and I usually get the French toast (which is amazing and worth a try). The reason why I keep coming back to Cali is..."

Sharon Louie

"Nice service and yummy food...."

Jiamin Liang

"Whenever I have a full day of eating fatty food, the next day I always try to compensate by eating healthier because my body is a temple 😉😆..."

YuYu

"Loved their freshly roasted coffee ☕️❤️ And their carb free chicken burger 🍔 was just absolutely..."

Delison Cheng

"The food and service was fantastic!Serving sparkling water was a big plus.Highly recommend this place, can’t wait to come back to try..."

Emily Tsang

"Excelent food and service, the food is delicious and fresh and the coffee amazing. All the stuff are very polite and kind. Beautiful environment too...."

CALAONE

"Gorgeous plates and wonderful Coffee. Charming atmosphere on a Thursday Morning. Well decorated restaurant. The look of the dishes are 5/5, tastes..."

Selina

"Environment: 4/5. Presentation:5/5. Taste:4.5/5. Service:5/5. Price: 3.5/5. Overall: great food, great service. Will definitely be back. ..."

@C

"First time coming here and we were not disappointed. Usually not a big fan of burgers but this place had definitely changed my mind. The..."

Lynn Le

"🔆 Always nice to enjoy brunch in the sunFinally added Cali into our ”been to” list last Saturday and with Zomato gold, even better...."

Rita Ge

"Good go-to place for lunch. Ambience is modern, clean, and inviting, and the restaurant is well decorated to be aesthetically pleasing. Our food was..."

Lum Lum

"This place looks spacious, tables for 2 or 3 or 4 or a big group are well spread out, quite nice. Food are very fresh and full of flavours in just..."

Fiona Yao

"The service here was really good with the staff regularly checking up on us but could be due to the cafe not being too busy. The food portions could..."

Riya

"We came here on a Saturday for lunch and were told that we would have to wait around 20 minutes for a table. We took a seat by the entrance and were..."

Vivian C

"Dropped in for a mid week lunch. Great food as always. this was washed down with some great leaf green tea and a Americano. Good service too...."

Hungry D

"Amazing service and food. We had the Angus burger and the Korean chicken burger and goodness me both were absolutely delicious. Fries done to..."

Erin Tan

"Bestest tastiest warm welcoming casual diner! Buzzing and busy large space, filled with plenty of seating. Parking all around conveniently close to..."

Alisa Hathaway

"Nice environment and good service. We been there on lunch time no need to wait and lots space can be choose. Good service for quick order and kids..."

Emma Zhang

"Came here today as it is on Zomato gold. We ordered the vegetarian burger & seared tuna salad & lychee And feijoa drink with soda?? , however, the..."

Jenny Kim

"When I walk inside I quite like the ambience, and the service was lovely. The soup of the day was delicious and the toast it came with was crispy and..."

Charis Yang

"Absolutely fabulous. I had a tropical smoothie which comes with pineapple banana mango and passion fruit topped off with the cutest coconut and mint..."

Alayna Nukunuku Bedggood

"This place is perfect for a weekend brunch gossip session with friends. Great location, very spacious inside, the staff are very attentive and serve..."

Food2belly

"Stopped in Friday for a quick bite before a movie. Service was excellent the staff were very attentive. The drinks were good (choc peanut smoothie..."

Ghoulnz

"SO YUM! Absolutely loved this cafe it was delicious and with Zomato gold, it is justifiable to eat out all the time :) highly recommend going here!..."

Pip

"This place is really nice, decoration is simple and clean love it. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Food was also delicious, I had the..."

Ricky Mak

"Great food, lovely restaurant and great experience. Would recommend, had dinner here and was really tasty, just be aware they close at 7pm...."

Jack Van Den Berg

"Very good service and amazing food. I had the big breakfast bowl. Best scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. Took me so long to finish it because it was..."

Marggie Pascua

"Lunch at Cali using Zomato gold! Buy one main and get one free is such a deal! We ordered the korean chicken burger and the sushi..."

MeeraTheFoodie

"Very child friendly, food was nice. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The fish taco was very delicious and I loved my breakfast bowl. Would..."

Ida Tang

"Nice eatery located on the corner of Nuffield Street in Newmarket. Decent amount of seatings with an excellent ambience.Friendly staff and..."

Lucy

"My coffee was pretty, however my friends coffee for a Short Black had no crema which is extreme strange given the type of coffee.I had mince on..."

Bruce Ly

"Nice cafe in heart of Newmarket.Food 5/5Service 5/5 We ordered1. sushi bowl-salmon poke, fried tofu, crispy seaweed, beans,..."

Flora

"Went there this morning.Ambience 5/5: generous spaceService 3.5/5: Two stuff served us, one stuff have no idea what he is doing and another..."

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

"A nice brunch restaurant in Newmarket when you feel like splurging just a little bit! The ambience of the place is perfect for a chill sunny day. I..."

Clarice Natasha

"It was great cafe in Newmarket before. But now it’s fading. The service was not very friendly when the shop was busy. And the food was average now...."

Xin Ma

"Nice ambiance, especially the sofa at the corner faces the street.Glass always be filled with sparkling water by the warm staffs.Latte is..."

Aly

"Delicious food great environment. With first table it’s amazing value for money. Everything tasted fresh and lots of love by the chef...."

Tony Ma

"Great ambiance and food. Presentation is amazing.Staff members are super friendly. We went there twice for dinner. Ordered several different..."

P Chen

"Lovely meal this evening. Came here as it rated highly on Zomato . It was a quiet evening but I get the sense it's busier during the day. It's a..."

Faye Stubbs

"Cali is a really good cafe to talk and relax. Their presentation is absolutly 5/5. All the dishes are fresh and delicious. They also have kids menu..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Great ambiance and food! I had the cali eggs bene which have an asian twist to them by incorporating kimchi. I was hesitant at first but..."

Wapatino

"Your typical casual eatery. Its a big restaurant with lots of seating available. There's also a large selection of dishes and also drinks..."

Rob

"I had the gluten free portobello burger with Fries and it was the first gluten free bun that didn’t make me want to off myself, thanks Cali..."

Claudia Comber

"This is one of the only western eatery/cafes I go to for some reason. The place is REALLY modernly aesthetic and fresh looking. I used to order the..."

Donna Xu

"I have had eggs on toast for breakfast. It was amazing . I would recommend to visit this place one's.😍😍😍😍😍 Loved the food the..."

Ajay Super Foodie

"Love there dinner menu with lots a fresh sharing style options. Have dined at breakfast also and great to see some "different" offerings. Always busy..."

Bianca Ratima

"Excellent place. Had the eggs Benedict which was very filling. Easy place to catch up with friends and hang out for a while after the plates are..."

Daniel Chiou

"Spacious, clean and fit for all occasions, Cali’s was a regular spot for me when I was working with Watercare. The biggest strength for Cali to me..."

Medium_Rare

"Great place with a interesting menu! Food was good and great customer service! Very nice and clean place! Highy recommend to check this place..."

Zac

"A well designed restaurant that even suit for a small business party. Because the waitress was prepared and decorated the main hall when we walked..."

Yafenxu123

"I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and finally got the chance yesterday!I had the Koren chicken tacos which were..."

Mun Clair

"Great service. Loved the sparkling water on arrival and the staff kept an eye on filling our glasses which doesn’t often happen in NZ. I had the..."

Sez U

"Is a lovely place, the place itself looks amazing: very spacious , nice layout of tables it feels good. I feel like the shelves need to be..."

Antonio.barto

"this was so good! We went today (a very very rainy day) and were worried about having not booked but there was plenty of seating and it was far..."

Sophie Wilton

"Great friendly staff! Beautiful indoor deco very inviting! Just stopped by for a coffee 3/5 on a very cold Auckland morning! Would definitely return..."

Beccs

"Coffee design is unique 👌🏼 and taste good. Very important factor in cafes cause there are others who doesn't know how to brew coffee nor..."

Trisha Nicole Tan

"Love the aesthetics of this place - the outdoor courtyard especially on a sunny day is perfect! Been here twice and ordered the fish tacos both times..."

Lizzie

"As soon as you walk into the cafe you notice the high walls and space ! So much space! I get social anxiety when I walk into a small cafe looking for..."

Foodslut

"What a gem! We came for a late brunch, ordered Korean chicken burger and eggs on toast. To be honest I didnt expect much about eggs on toast but they..."

Quinn Mai

"Everything I've tried here has been really delicious and the portions are enough to fill you up. They make some delicious thick dairy free smoothies...."

Wei

"Came here for lunch today the food is really good full of a lot of flavour and is very filling portions sizes are perfect and also the place is very..."

Aman

"Had dinner here last night for the first time. I had soft shelled crab on salad. Yummy!!!! Great service and lovely clean decor. We all enjoyed our..."

Tina Coles

"I had an excellent brunch here yesterdayThe service atmosphere and surroundings were all very goodI had Cali Eggs BenedictEggs came as..."

Glenn Town

"Had a great dinner here. Service was friendly and prompt. Food was absolutely delicious and for a great price. The restaurant itself has a great..."

Julia Giurgiu

"Very decent place for casual drink or dinning. Handy location and good service. Love to hang out with friends there again. A bit pricey as the food..."

Jas HUANG

"Of course it was perfect breakfast:) It was’t the first time that I ve been here for dining:) Waitress are very kind. Plating is so..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Well set out place in the corner of Nuffield St. Food was okay, quite pricey- $21 for 2 tacos. Didn't really enjoy the fusion taste added to the fish..."

Navdeep

"I got the arancini which was really tasty and the salad that came with it was also nice (had loads of flavour for a leafy salad). The main drawback..."

Marina :)

"Great atmosphere great service. Fast prompt friendly looking for a nice place to have a meeting. Would highly recommend.. Kitchen was closing quite..."

Pamela Hutchinson

"Nice environment, good options on the menu, nice service.But I ordered the Angus burger, and although I was very clear I wanted it medium..."

Diogo Reck

"The food was great. Service was fantastic. Would love to go back again :) exquisite stuff. Toilets were clean and a very welcoming..."

Adam Chui

"Everything from the food, dining-ware, atmosphere and service is done so well, hence the great rating I’ve given. Their menu has changed from the..."

Veronica Te

"The dining space here is spacious and relaxing. The high ceilings and pale colour palate add a very tranquil setting. The food is very..."

I_like_pickles

"Service/Ambience: Came on a Saturday for lunch, the place was 3/4 full but still very spacious. It has heaps of light and the arrangement is lovely,..."

Linh 💛

"It was OK, a bit overpriced. Ambience is quite good and interior looks really nice. Ordered chips ($10) and a fish ceviche (around $20). Ceviche was..."

Lo9ve3r 4s

"We got a smoothie and the cranberry juice. Hardly ever see cranberry juice on a menu so this was a pleasant surprise. We also got the chicken Buddha..."

Dxlche

"I was stoked to have found this all day eatery - especially one that does cocktails during breakfast hours! ;) Unfortunately because I had to drive..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Friendly staff & timely service . Food delicious . Menu is small few options but you can get everything vegetarian to non veg . Enjoyed the music by..."

Amy Brar

"Wow! Absolutely fantastic! In my opinion, the best Café in NEWMARKET!! The atmosphere and aesthetics of this cafe were awesome. And the food..."

Catherinek37

"Ordered:Big vege breakfastBig breakfast Almond milk hot chocolateLong black$55Wow wow wow.. this is the best cafe..."

Jsun819

"we were very pleased with the food and service! prices were not bad, would definitely recommend, the interior design and aesthetics is also worth..."

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"Been here twice and it's delicious. Small menu but everything they do, they do well. I had the arancini but wanted something proteiny and the waiter..."

Jasveen Kaur

"One of the best and popular cafes in Newmarket. Located along the strip of Nuffield Street. Sleek, tidy and modern interiors capped with a friendly..."

LilMSunshine

"You know when your water glass get's topped up with sparkling water by default, you're somewhere that likes the finer things in life...."

Kieran

"This is such a cool cafe. The waitress (blonde girl) was extremely nice and helpful, and patient when we asked questions about the menu. We ended up..."

Aimee.

"Very cosy café. Seats are confortable and the staff is warm and welcoming. My Mocha was well made with a good chocolate and coffee balance. I..."

Arnaud Bonnard

"Very yummy tasty menu, decently priced for what you get. Comfortable environment to dine at, great service. Food is consistently good. There seems to..."

AppetiteBliss

"Large spacious cafe with heaps of lighting thanks to the massive windows which I absolutely love! Great place to grab a munch and get away from the..."

Reynold Sanchez

"Amazing!! Just go you won't regret your experience. Well worth your money. The staff are fantastic, service was great. Very clean, fresh vibe with a..."

Tamar Keoghan

"Cali is my new go to place for brunch with friends on the weekend. The actual cafe is beautifully designed with quite a sophisticated touch. Service..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"First meal out since being back from overseas! We got the Lamb Paparelle, and Superfood Salad. The Lamb Paparelle was smaller in..."

Oksana Zhang

"Popped into Cali for a late breakfast. We ordered Eggs On Toast (+ house smoked salmon and sausges) & Cali Eggs Benedict (Mushroom).The..."

Mina

"I visited Cali for lunch today!Ambience and interior are so lovely with woody and greenery deco. Good thing about this place is that they open..."

Jay

"Tucked away on a bright corner along the shopping strip in Newmarket, Auckland is Cali All Day Eatery. A popular little joint with locals and..."

I Ate My Way Through

"I loved the scenery of this place, it was refreshing and on trend. There was the inside with couch options and an outside area, but made inside so..."

Meghan Kerr-Phillips

"Use to come here nearly everyday for works coffee run, they are a bit pricey and I don't actually like to there coffee too much but their food is to..."

Simone Mulitalo

"Went here today, service was great and so were the scrambled eggs. The burger was however quite bland and sub par, for an nice eatery it is a shame..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Went here for dinner last night and was so pleased with everything. The service was great! We asked our server for suggestions of what to order and..."

Kaizeen Kolah

"i come here all the time as it is my local and i am never dissapointed! service is always impeccable, i usually get the same sweet breakfast and..."

Grace

"Great menu. Attentive staff. Quality ambiance. Eggs benedict with slow cooked ham is pretty amazing. Somehow scored a free brunch which made it even..."

Roana Bilia

"I have only been here once , and will definitely go again ! I just wont get the granola again it had no taste and didnt have the honey banana like it..."

Danielle Venter

"I’ve only been here once – but am keen to drag some friends along to try more of their menu and soak in their beautiful interiors.The..."

Raymond Tiong

"Gorgeous eatery in the heart of NM. Light filled industrial type decor with lots of handing gardens and large succulents. We visited here for a..."

Ann R

"Food looks good but the taste is a bit average. Maybe it was what I ordered but I didn't get much of an excitement eating here. I had the quesadillas..."

Chuchueats

"Impressed by beautiful interior, friendly& professional service. We went there for breakfast, food was nice.They offer free..."

Jade0289

"A beautiful place to eat along Nuffield Street. I had a very good latte and went for the battered fish with a side of fries, yum. The service was..."

Kerryj

"Really awesome food and great hospitality ...Clean, fresh and healthy environment...My all time favourite food pork belly with masculine,..."

Manoj

"Came here early morning and ordered a flat white (surprised they didn't have cappuccino on their menu), an almond croissant and friend ordered the..."

Kirsten

"Decided to go to Cali - All Day Eatery for brunch and ordered the Korean Chicken tacos whilst my friend ordered the Fish and Chips. Although it was a..."

Eggster Eats

"Tried this place out today after hearing good things. Was not disappointed. Lovely spacious cafe. Service was excellent. I had the French toast & a..."

Ms Jones

"Great place and ambience for casual dining or drinks on hustling bustling Nuffield street. This place can accommodate a lot of people. Service was..."

I'm Hungry

"Really nice upper range cafe, the decor and layout are really lovely.We tried the french toast brioche and it was amazing, came with fresh..."

Rochelle Holland

"Great atmosphere and awesome food!It was my first time coming to this place after it took over the brewery. Definitely won't be my..."

Winnie Luo

"Nice and spacious, I was quite surprised at how fast the food came out, considering it was a Saturday and it was pouring outside, hence the place was..."

Nicole Jana

"Went to Cali eatery on my lunch break and ordered the fish tacos. It was absolutely delicious, very well flavoured and nicely presented. The staff..."

Jenny Da

"This place has a really great atmosphere and fabulous cocktails, I often come here in a large group for work drinks, it is definitely our preferred..."

Victoria

"Really enjoyed brunch here on Sunday with my other half; we were on our way back North from the previous night out in the big bad City; we had the..."

Mupps

"Newmarket Bussiness Association put nibbles and drinks on here for Art Week 10 - 18 October 2015 - Art Tour of Newmarket on Thursday 15 October..."

David Purvis

"Visited Cali for the second time last week for lunch on a busy Friday. Walking in it seemed full but they easily found us a table in this modern..."

MX500

"Went to Cali after graduation for lunch and some drinks. The food was amazing, I had the chicken burger which has a bit of a kick to it and my mum..."

Alana Geach

"Delicious fresh food served with a smile and a great wine selection. My great dining experience was topped off with a high level Golbat..."

Kai Finder

"Went their for breakfast yesterday with my friend. loves the brightness and space, simple and relaxing environment. We were seated and provided the..."

NZ Foodster

"I have been there 2 times with friends. Haven't tried their food yet. The coffee for first time was spot on, and the second coffee was burnt. Good..."

Clara Lawrence

"Use to be Newmarket branch of Macs Brewbar and converted from a dark dingy sports bar/diner to a welcome change bright all day cafe eatery of all..."

Diner8Here

"Came here for brunch for the first time today! I ordered the beef burger and wasn't really expecting much but honestly loved how everything..."

Judy Chhy

"Had a work function at this amazing place, amazing service, there when you need them, drinks refilled before you can even ask, meal checked with..."

Olivia Jane McInnes

"I love the brightness of this place! It has great decor, beautiful furniture and good service. We were seated and provided menus promptly. Lots to..."

ShoRt

"Food is here great - we had the big breakie. Its nice to see good quality produce being used, whole vine tomatoes, avos, kale. The hash browns were..."

Jayce Huynh

"Absolutely top in class. Food, deserts and drinks Michelin standard. Above all the service and staff experience was next to none. Best I have seen in..."

Andy

"Meeting a friend in Newmarket, we thought we'd try Cali Eatery. It's a great location on Nuffield Street & the fit out of the space works really..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"-So glad I found this place! Awesome food- little bit different and the menu description leaves you wondering what your food will really be like,..."

Eva Mill

"Heard such great things about this place on zomato so thought it was worth a visit!I was so disappointed that their breakfast menu is only on..."

Thegreeats

"This place really hits the nail on the head not only with their food, drink, location and atmosphere of the place but especially with their staff. I..."

Chris Fernando

"First thoughts were what an aesthetically pleasing place to walk in to! We came for a Sunday brunch, were seated in a nice sunny spot and served..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Been here 1 month ago with BF. BF recommended this place as his mum fell in love with their Beef burger so I also wanted to try it out. BF had dinner..."

Angela Ham

"Really enjoyed my meal at Cali, we were welcomed and seated quickly and the staff took time to go over the menu with us. We were a little concerned..."

Kat

"Absolute FAVOURITE cafe at the moment. have been in at least half a dozen times in the past couple of months and have loved it every single time. My..."

Lucy

"You could say I'm a bit of a local in this neck of the woods, been to Cali quite a few times now and have never had a bad experience. The food is..."

Shannon T

"I love this place - the service is always spot-on, and the crispy chicken burger is to die for, as is the peanut butter mousse. If you're not up to..."

Amz Ravlich

"Was enticed to pop in here after seeing the interior - it's so airy and light in this place! It makes the eating experience even better. The staff..."

Monique Porteous

"I went here with my friends. We all loved the food. I ordered the fish tacos and my friends ordered the ribs and chicken tacos. It was amazing but a..."

Ellynn

"Went here for lunch witha friend. The place is nice and fresh. I ordered a crispy chicken disj and my friend got black bean taco. We saw these..."

FoodLoco

"Cali is a MUST TRY for anyone who's seeking delicious and reasonably priced food. Located on a corner on Nuffield Street, the interior of this eatery..."

Kellie Lee

"I had been longing to come to this place for so long. I kept seeing posts on Instagram displaying all of the amazing food they serve..."

Gemma

"Cali's food was going through the roof! 1. Comfortable dining environment.2. Tasty dishes but all for lovely price.3. Real..."

Michelle Hwang

"Some of/if not the best service I have had in Auckland. I am a massive coffee fan, I make an effort to scout out places with almond milk as I am..."

Renèe Nielsen

"Friendly staff, tasty food. I had the herb scrambled eggs and black rice pudding (life's too short to pick one meal..). The eggs were cooked well and..."

Joanna Koat

"My favvvvvvvvourite eatery in New Market hands down! Came here for breakfast one sunday morning and I was blown away from the moment we walked in!..."

SS

"I remember when this space used to be Macs Bar, but now it is has been converted into a bright modern/chic eatery with a tonne of space in Newmarket...."

L.E.N.S

"I have been here so many times! Food and service just the best! I love their house made frescas, super refreshing! Their BBQ pork rib is a must try,..."

Sherry

"The atmosphere here is quite good and decoration is very delicate. The food was good, I had a tuna loin pizza, which was quite crispy and..."

Di

"Coffee was below average here. Ordered the dry cured bacon and smashed avocado with black beans, and the big breakfast. Both..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Was not really hungry but since its Valentines day, my husband suggested we order just something to nibble on. So wierdly ordered fries and their..."

Cynthia Agustin

"Lovely setting, with nice decor, spacious and light, with great seating areas, and friendly service. The coffee was so so, but food presentation..."

S B

"Have been here twice now. The dishes we received overall were very good; excellent presentation, and the flavours on the whole were very good...."

Coffee4two

"I popped in here for breakfast... Nice big clean cafe and the staff were friendly.... Good menu. I ordered the eggs on ciabatta with sides of bacon..."

Donna&Shane

"I came here for a coffee with a girlfriend on the weekend. It was a beautiful space, light and airy and looks a lot better than its previous fit out..."

Fiona M

"I finally got the chance to visit this place and it did not disappoint at all. I got the ribs for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised. They were..."

Jessica Li

"One of the newer establishments in Newmarket in the premises that used to be occupied by the Mac's Brewery bar. Went here having heard some good..."

Ivan Koay

"As it used to be Mac's Brew Bar, the new design made it very spacious and bright. I only had wedges, but they are so much bigger than expected that I..."

Rocky Mak

"The best salad I ever had. I was reluctant to order the chicken as I thought it'll be dry but turns out it was very moist and came in a decent..."

Lily Chow

"The decor and atmosphere is really great about this place. Love the piece done outside by Berst too. Slightly confusing when you walk in though as to..."

Liv

"My husband I have been working through the Metro Top 50 Cafes in Auckland and have been enjoying pretty yummy food, but Cali's was a pleasant,..."

B D H

"Came here for my cousins birthday breakfast at her request. This was a pleasant surprise in Newmarket. Menu consists of tasty favourites and brunch..."

Emma Bell

"First visit to Cali. Service was brilliant. The waiter even helped to create a vegan burger for my friend. Tried the chicken taco and that was..."

Las Akurugoda

"I was disappointed with the pizetta as I was still hungry afterwards. But the cacao smoothie was really delicious. Other times I have been there I..."

Bridget Murdoch

"Nice café option in Newmarket which has recently opened, and definitely worth a visit. The food isn’t amazing and didn’t wow me, it..."

Charlene Weaver

"Came here for lunch. Immediately thought bright fresh and airy. Met at the door by a friendly young girl and we're quickly shown to our table..."

Stephen Potter

"First time going here for Sunday brunch.The moment we walked in, staff came to us to greet. We set one table but found better table by the..."

Vangirl

"Cali-all day eatery is pretty hard to miss as it is a massive space on Nuffield street! Had heard good things about it so decided to try it for lunch..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Tried Cali for lunch today for the first time. Highly recommended! The decor was fresh and the staff were friendly and inviting. I was impressed with..."

Claire Foy

"I absolutely adore this place. I have been serval times and love their breakfast menu. Must try's include: black rice pudding and a..."

Topaz

"Quite nice modern furniture and crockery. Enthusiastic staff, was nice to see them all enjoying themselves. The food was pretty nice, you standard..."

Lucy Wills

"I love the atmosphere here, the plants make it vibrant, and the graffiti wall right outside reminds me of Melbourne! Definitely my favourite place to..."

Ana Paskaleff

"Had a lovely Sunday lunch, very friendly and efficient staff. Don't usually eat fries but their hand cut potato fries is amazing. I had the chicken..."

Food 24/7

"In replacement of Mac's Brew Bar is an all new all-day eatery. The novelty has not even worn off on the staff yet who seem to be nervous and still in..."

Rachel

"Been back a few times now so now my local. Lunch just as good as the Brunch menu. Food quality, quirkiness, quantity and prices all very good value...."

Simon Johnston

"So happy there's a new addition on Nuffield street :) loved the interior and service was super friendly! I got ordered the chocolate smoothie and..."

Tania Li

"My new favorite. After reading the reviews from all fellow food lovers decided to try this place. Couldn't find the exact address on zomato or..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Came here after reading the positive reviews about this place.It's looking great after the refurbishment, the staff were friendly and..."

Joe Critic

"Came here for a coffee and the service was great. Everyone was really bubbly and chatty, and the flat white ($4.50) was really good! Nice and strong,..."

Kathy Xu

"Cali's is definitely competing for my #1 food place in Newmarket! Newly refurbished, the décor is fresh and chic. There is plenty of seating – try..."

HJ

"[UPDATE] Apologies this is not one from the hip group, though decor and type of dining is very similar. It is owned by an independent owner who has..."

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Baduzzi

90/100 (5135 ratings)

Restaurants

Gluten Free Options

Italian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

European

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Tortellini

Salad

Tortelloni

Duck

Tagliatelle

Risotto

Crawfish

Catfish

Lamb

Ribs

Pesto

Prawns

Fish

Pork

Ragu

Tiramisu

Beef

Agnolotti

Torte

Lobster

Meatballs

Eggplant

Octopus

Pasta

Cannoli

Sit down

Italian

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

After-hours

Dinner

Mid-range

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

Charlotte Koerber

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

Natasha Geo

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

CARO CONSUMES

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

Al Kumar

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

Rohan

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

Savannah B

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

Darren Big Belly

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

G

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

David Thompson

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

FoodiesTable

"Recommended...."

Adrianna

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

Dora The Food Explorer

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

Amindha Fernando

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

João Plácido

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

Richard Liu

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

Kelly Loudovaris

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

Zein

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

Manz

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

Praveena

"Quality vegetarian pasta and good..."

Helen Wu

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

Shuyi Wang

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

Chas Nz

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

Jenny Da

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

Karina

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

Anchal Naik

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

Shanae F

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

Tejas Thathachar

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

Taurus Cao

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

Gourmet Vegetarians

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

Dan Nguyen

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

Hilary Campbell

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

Lucy

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

Wapatino

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

Kayth Y

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

James Bramin

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

Jo Nicholson

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

Annie Tong

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

Tanya

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

Randy

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

Ricky Zhou

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

Eugenia Nam

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

Flippynz

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

Glenn Town

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

Mai

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

Pradashnee Odiar

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

Siow Fong Chen

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

Charissa

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

Asha Shah

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

Justin

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

Tracey Hardy

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

Melissa Chai

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

Raymond Tiong

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

Emilyy

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

Bachd3

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

Khoi Nguyen

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

Aman

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

Sjr Sjr

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

Smoothie Oeek

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

Grace Huang

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

Michelle

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

Sian

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

Warren

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

Schalk

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

Star

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

Juportellam

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

Dxlche

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

Roopali Jadhav

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

Islarosek

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

Valerie Ma

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

Tarina

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

Lily

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

Abby Liu

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

Rena

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

Jk

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

Tony Ma

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

James

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

SLM

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

G1k

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

Diogo Reck

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

Thom

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

Medium_Rare

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

Rebecca Roberts

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

Clive Barclay-Sellers

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

Peter Chung

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

Ken Morrison

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

Ella

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

Chefaldini

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

LEE Lauren

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

Jaffa

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

Rishab Koshy

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

Christine Yeh

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

Winnie Luo

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

Petra Pearce

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

Oksana Zhang

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

Sharon Louie

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

Linh 💛

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

STRADS

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

Louise

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

SMINT400

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

Lauren Bernays

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

Julia

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

Chico

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

Grace

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

Cheekychi

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

Nikki Rae

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

Heui Jin

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

Polly

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

Heer Kalia

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

Aanchal Manchanda

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

Roxanne Sarkari

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

S&G Take Auckland

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

PK

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

Marcella

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

Melissa Mathieson

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

Axvin MuChien Lee

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

Benedict Uy

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

Alex Butenko

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

Nicholas R. Cannon

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

Paige Travis

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

Jessica

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

Where To Next Auckland

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

Ana Kristi Soniega

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

Teddyfamily.

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

Tw393

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

Alana Emerson

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

Restaurant Assassin

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

Christine Lusha Gray

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

Rob Young

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

Athena

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

Monty88

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

Tom Wills

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

LuciferTSN

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

Alwayseating

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

Hungry Auckland

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

Tastebud Tingles

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

Lang Ea

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

HJ

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

Josh

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

Bridgee

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

Annie Ren

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

Nathalie

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

Sulin Wang

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

Di

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

FoodiePhysician

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

Isabel

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

Jasveen Kaur

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

Cesar Luis

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

Ayaan

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

Thegreeats

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

Saskia Yates

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

Sophie Allegra Unterhofer

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

Hana Faleatua

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

Zoè Fay Foster

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

Annettetchurch

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

Samantha Gemmell

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

GlutenFreeFoodie

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

Jan

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

JJJiiiiAn

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

Sarah

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

TheSecretFoodie

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

Kesh.d

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

Jade Lim

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

Good Advisor

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

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

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

Daniel Kinnoch

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

Alan Dempsey

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

Oly Su

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

Lucia Zhang

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

Rhegan Smith

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

Claudia

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

Daniel Bell

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

Sonam Kumar

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

Vivek Katial

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

Hungusmcfatty

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

Stephy_NakiGirl

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

Estelle.verani

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

Shiksha Sridhar

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

Sophie Phipps

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

Sarah

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

Jessica Donovan

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

Ridad

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

Natasha

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

Feastwisely

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

Edmond Young

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

Yoyo

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

Jack Trav.

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

Josh Law

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

Amanda Teo

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

Ryan Orr

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

Jamiekbing

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

Minily

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

Farshid Hakimi

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

Arpita Mandal

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

Kendel

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

Eleanor Purdey Smith

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

MelissaLosesItBlog

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

Auckland Food Tours

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

Tanz

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

Tania Li

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

Richard Sharpe

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

Elena Ching

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

Janine Henderson

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

Christian

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

Angela Trigg

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

Kieran

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

TinaS

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

Alana Rose Gray

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

Tanz

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

Priyanka D'cruz

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

EpiCurious

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

Jonathan Mayes

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

Fleur Cerecke

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

Super(･_･;Phoebe

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

Ramon Reyes

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

Gemma

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

Wendy Zhou

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

James Firman

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

Angela Tan

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

FoodieOodie95

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

Dee

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

Jihye Kang

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

Temptation Cakes Auckland

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

Kiran Kanchan

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

Daniel Power

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

Bill Smale

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

SnobNom

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

ShoRt

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

FoodieNelle

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

Biohazard

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

Huli

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

Anna

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

Lucia Park

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

Judy Chhy

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

MommyYummy

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

Jaki Dwight

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

Squiddy

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

Khoa Le

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

Food Eater

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

Jo Y

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

Winnie

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

Maia Churichkova

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

YIRU

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

Jemimah

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

StephAKL

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

Jess Pendergrast

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

Manda Little

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

Rebecca MacDonald

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

Lynn Hedges

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

SSBoots

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

Rosa Smith

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

Jacelyn Hughes

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

Duncan Galletly

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

Fylde

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

Kiwi888

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

Joy Maralit

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

Nika Van Wyk

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

UltimateOmNoms

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

Petrina Grib

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

Kelly

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

Steph Young

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

Chloe-Mae

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

Kezia Lobo

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

Tash

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

Paris

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

Barbara Thorsen

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

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

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

Noms Burger

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

Miss Kiki

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

Skinnybrowns

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

Moggie

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

Anna Harding

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

Linny

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

Bobby Anderson

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

Muffin Mum

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

Lisa Wong

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

DefinitelyMayb

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

Rosemary Cook

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

Bettina Tran

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

LucyGoosey

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

Ulrich Frerk

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

Peter Mondosae

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

James

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

Sophia

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

Aimee

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

Don's Food Fiesta

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

Bella Lily

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

Sananda Chatterjee

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

Silva Star

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

Pankaj Kini

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

Charlie Dickinson

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

Jason Montreal

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

Alex James

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

Lex Antony Huang

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

Cole Saunders

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

Daniel Taylor

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

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

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

Amy Webb

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

J.T547

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

Fran Munro

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

Carolina De Biasio

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

Bea Nannestad

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

Mark Corbett

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

Penelope Franca

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

Dawn Meertens

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

Rob Bishop

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

Gus

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

Tracy Johnstone

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

Rosalie Bay

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

David Parussini

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

Kelsey

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

Jeff Mabbett

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

Manoja St John

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

Vanessa Green

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

Tom Fletcher

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

Jeffrey Dee

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

Joe

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

David Boshier

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

Nicole Abbott

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

Jacqui

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

Philippa L

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

Zinnia Harris

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

EatsByZee

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

Lillian

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

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

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

Fridayu

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

Frequency

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

Nom Nom Panda

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

Mairi Herbert

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

Kate W

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

Two Honest Truths

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

Aoki Astrid

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

Ruzanne Keresoma

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

kalyan chavala

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

Amindha Fernando

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

LT Trinh

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

Amy Phillips

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

Meeshah Alhafidh

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

Ray C

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

Caio Torres

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

Kevin Chen

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

Luke Simpson

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

apas

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

Angela Robinson

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

Natalei Monika

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

Tehaunui

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

Ele Lu

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

Michelle

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

Arran Worsley

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

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