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Puglia Ristorante Italiano
92/100 (613 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
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Pasta
Pesto
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Italian
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Serves Alcohol
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"My only advise is to come hungry. We had a great experience with a starter of essentially cold cuts, slathered with tuna mayo and fried capers...."
Mariah Templonuevo
"Perfect Italian restaurant. Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Starters were adjusted to fit the number of people dining. Also very helpful with..."
Christina Zhao
"Nice little touches with decorations, small place but nice and warm and quiet. Food is excellent and decently fast. Well priced too and staff are..."
Nihbru 9
"A gem in the middle of busy Kingsland area. Amazing Italian food for a date night. The food was delicious. The seafood tagliatelle is a must try with..."
Jesse Luong
"DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS ONE!! The authentic Italian restaurant you'll stumble in Auckland. This is now my standard, the closest I can get to bring in..."
Odyssey L
"What can I say? From the service to the food absolutely amazing! We had the arancini risotto balls, polenta crips, 4 cheese gnocchi, the special fish..."
Alisha Patel
"We loved this place so much! I wish I could more stars! The food was authentic and very delicious. Tagliatelle Mare was to die for! Affogato and..."
Jun Lee
"We visited Puglia Ristorante with a group of friends last week and we LOVED it! The pasta was fresh and filled with authentic flavours and the..."
Felicity Owen
"This cosy Italian restaurant is one of my favourite in the Kingsland / Ponsonby area. Feels like authentic regional Italian food, with a more bespoke..."
M W
"Excellent Italian cuisine. Generous portions, fair price, good service. Would like to come back. Convenience off street..."
Maggie Chen
Buona Sera
87/100 (291 ratings)
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Mediterranean
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
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Pizza
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European
European
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Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Prawns
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
Mediterranean
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Serves Alcohol
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Mid-range
"My whimsical tiramisu craving led me to Buona Sera. I got a takeaway and it was really yummy with a big portion. Would love to try their main..."
Sudeshna
"Took the family out for a dinner on Wednesday night and was very impressed with the meals and service. Kids absolutely loved their pizza! will..."
John Kanley
"One of favourites on the shore. A cosy restaurant with A+ service, friendly staff and the food is always amazing. The gnocchi 😍 Happy hour with..."
Thomas Russell
"We love this place. It's our go-to Italian and the food is always authentic and fresh. The staff are always accommodating and friendly. Great prices..."
Sarah Delooze
"We won't hesitate going back again. I'm so welcomed with their customer service and delicious food. The flavour and texture was perfect, and even..."
Staysey Liuu
"Great food, lovely atmosphere and super service. If you like Italian food and can't get to Italy anytime soon, this  is the place to try. We've been..."
Annie Kessell
"I am Italian and can assure you this is a great restaurant, with wonderful ambience and great staff. Portions are huge and there are lots of dishes..."
Bianca Staines
"Our very favourite restaurant! Have been coming here since it opened and we always love the food,it is very delicious and the portions are very..."
Maria Montague
"Buona sera is my favorite restaurant in the North Shore. The atmosphere is great, the service is amazing and most importantly the food there is..."
Phillip Nixon
"The food there was absolutely amazing! I ordered the Garlic Bread for entree and it was cooked to perfection and for mains I had the Fettuccine..."
Barry
"Chose to try one of the local restaurants for a night out with family, and i couldnt have asked for a better place. The food was divine, i had a..."
Mark
"Amazing place. Love the food and atmosphere! Lasagne was amazing and the layers were just exceptional. Great service and wonderful places tucked in..."
Volkan
"Amazing Food. I had the most tasty Italian food ever. This is a small cafe but the food was really finger licking. The portion was satisfying. The..."
Divya Jaiswal
"Great food & atmosphere with excellent service on a busy nite. Risotto & creme Brule were to die for! .........we'll be..."
Les Seiler
"Went here for dinner last night before the film festival at the Vic theatre across the road. The place was packed so I was worried about a wait but..."
Danielle Dunn
"Definitely my favorite Italian Restaurant! There food is very traditional and is always cooked to the highest quality. The staff there are also very..."
Milena Gueorguieva
"Quaint little Italian.. Food and service were good and in keeping with a family bistro atmosphere. Pizza bread was lacking seasoning..mussels in..."
Fara T
"Great Italian restaurant, very authentic menu cooked really well. Service is ok rather than exceptional. My only issue is that when full it can be..."
Fraser Collins
"Great restaurant! Go here regularly with my family and we are never disappointed by the food and service. Great vibe in the restaurant all the time!..."
Lp133
"We had a look on google for restaurants to try and this one came up.  We were not disappointed, just what you would want from an Italian restaurant,..."
Carol Kinghorn
"I go to this restaurant quite regularly as the food is good, the service excellent (very courteous, friendly staff) & it's always a pleasant..."
Heather Shaw
"One of the best Italian Restaurants I have been to. The food is always superb, two portion sizes, and the mains are big. The service attentive and..."
Chris Rollins
"A nice Italian meal on a Tuesday night.Good food, good service, reasonably priced. Bisteca con gamberi (steak with prawns) was simple, but..."
Simon
"This is one of our favourite Italian places in Auckland. Generous portions, reasonable prices. The food is really good, and the wait staff are..."
Joel Hildebrandt
"Consistently very good all round. The service is prompt and friendly. The food is always generous in portions. We've always eaten pasta of one kind..."
Sam
"I go for dinner every saturday, i love the food. Very taste. Very nice..."
Fchj
"Good ambiance and fantastic food. Food portions are great too. Overall great place for authentic Italian..."
Nab054371
"Nice Italian restaurant with GF Pasta and Pizza. Pasta portions are huge, I‘ve struggled eating up the main size and ordered this time an entree..."
yveta d
"Beautiful gem in Auckland! Easy ride from the ferry from CBD (adds to the experience) and fabulous food! Authentic Italian with generous..."
Rock Steele
"Such a great place! The atmosphere is nice, service is great and the food is very delicious. Loved their pizza!! One of the best Italian restaurants..."
Mao Watanabe
"Always get my favourite fettuccine Alfredo and it is amazing! All there food is. I just love my favorite. The staff are so lovely and welcoming too..."
Danielle Mennie
"Yummy Italian dishes, well priced and tasty. Cosy even on a rainy day. Try any of the risotto’s. They are..."
Ciska Craig-Cochrane
"I'd give 10 stars if I could! This is where I took a date in 2006 who, not long after, became my wife. Still the same delicious food! The fresh pasta..."
Brenton Millar
"We celebrated my husband's birthday for the 4 Yr in a row and the food was exceptional, tonight! Highly recommended. Thanks Buona Sera for making our..."
anja craig
"The first thing we noticed was the wonderful aroma of good food. Secondly that the diners looked and sounded happy. We had Great service. A..."
Jennifer Barry
"Wow our son who is in the Navy here in Devonport recommended this restaurant as he knows we love Italian food. It was beautiful, the food was..."
Amanda Cron
"went there last week Highly recommend this restaurant friendly staffs and tasty food..! the best one in..."
jae min choi
"Great menu, very nice..."
Dylan Weymouth
"Great tasting food. Great for families. Tables are a bit tight. Service is..."
Colin
"Have eaten here before and always been happy altho the service is sometimes slow. My partner was happy with his veal parmigiana. I had the fillet..."
Janet Moen
"You know how people go on about having their favourite little Italian Restaurant? This must be the place they are talking about. Small, unfussy and..."
jeff belli slack
"We came here for dinner last night as a group of 6. None of us had dined here before but the restaurant was packed! Not a table spare. We knew it had..."
Michelle Geale
"Genuine authentic Italian restaurant in Devonport. We had the garlic and olive oil pizza bread as well as the lasagna. Could not fault it. Great for..."
MerlotOnTheGo
Ebisu
87/100 (2610 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Vegan Options
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Pork
Salmon
Prawns
Beef
Ice Cream
Tempura
Dumplings
Bento (Lunch Box)
Eggplant
Tataki
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Crab
Pesto
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Oyster
Sashimi
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Restaurant month menu was a great way to try out the food here. Vege sushi was tasty even to my carnivorous-leaning tastebuds. The tataki was a bit..."
CARO CONSUMES
"Staff were lovely. We came in for the express lunch and it was such good value for money ($50 each), very filling. Sushimi was fresh, meat was cooked..."
Katie Delaveau
"2nd November 2018Nice ambianceToo crowded though, went there on a busy weekend nightLovely food... everything tasted delicious..."
Maricor Sunga
"very friendly servicefresh and delicious japanese foodvery recommended for sushi and japanese food..."
Eatateeaten
"I’m getting the hang of this degustation dining, we had it sometime back in Masu now we are trying Ebisu, definitely there are much more to come,..."
Ang Sarap
"Had traditional set menu $85. The food was great and delicious especially really loved the rolls. Everything was above the average, but we have just..."
Hanna Kim
"Good modern Japanese cuisine set in a cool space by the viaduct. Will definitely comeback next time! Love their chicken..."
Christian Rijanto
"This is one of those restaurants I will come to time and time again - a solid 5 star in my books. Beautiful location and ambiance perfect for a date..."
Niamh Mulholland
"We came here for dinner as a party of three and ordered the Mixed Tempura, Miso Glazed Tooth Fish, Miso Glazed Eggplant, NZ Scallop Teriyaki Roll,..."
Vivian C
"Popped into Ebisu for lunch with Mum and it was so so so good!! We had the edamame, chicken karaage and the vegetable sushi roll to share. Everything..."
Karina
"Can’t remember how many times I’ve been there, probably more than 5times. Never been disappointed. Both Food and service amazing, not so cheap..."
Yum Yummy
"The service and food were impeccable. The best teriyaki chicken I've had in a long time and the pork belly was amazing, with all plates presented..."
Michelle M
"Ebisu did not disappoint! Everything we had was delicious. The beef tataki was the best I have had, so much flavour and a very generous portion. The..."
L.B.
"One of my all time faves. Ebisu ticks all of the boxes. First of all the food is amazing, the decor and interior has just enough of a moody vibe to..."
Chan Can Eat
"Overall fantastic experience, enjoyed almost everything we ordered and loved the freshness of..."
Annie Ren
"EbisuJapanese Restaurant in Britomart Auckland I haven’t been here more than one year.Highly skilled chef created..."
May
"Perfect dining experience. Ambience is really nice with dimmed lights. Service was attentive and friendly. We had new style sashimi which..."
Eatwithbonny
"Everything about Ebisu is spectacular. The ambience is spot on, with soft lighting and a New-York-meets-Japan vibe. This is the perfect spot for date..."
Gem McLeod
"This place is one of a kind! Amazing food , fresher than fresh. Well looked after when you arrive and the whole experience is amazing,..."
Jesse Pabla
"The environment is pretty nice, especially it’s really warm inside and the people are quite nice. Chefs are really fast on service and at the same..."
Anastasiazhang87
"Tasting menu. If you have the coin its well worth it. The sake pairing looked great as well if you want to bump it up. So many courses all unique..."
Flippynz
"Excellent service here. Staff are so lovely and provide extra care to ensure your dining experience is superb. Oysters were so nice and fresh..."
Sabrina Josephine Ermita
"Went for dinner here and the service was amazing! Food was 10/10! And the pork belly was my ultimate favourite! Just melts in your mouth! Delicious!!..."
Lisa Vuong
"yum yum yum!!! had a wonderful little date night here last weekend. both my partner and I left with happy belly’s!!! one of our highlights was..."
Kat
"Dined with 2 others. Food was top notch - had a sushi roll, the tuna and salmon sashimi, prawn tempura and thinly sliced steak, bottle of wine. As..."
Clove
"Excellent service and amazing food. The waiter takes care of your needs and breaks down the menu for you. Must try the Eggplant and Teriyaki Tofu,..."
Kelvin Dhillon
"Great place! The atmosphere is amazing and so is the food! And service! we always get the sashimi and the karage chicken and never disappoints us!..."
Nat Patel
"If you haven’t been to Ebisu, you are missing out!Service: 9/10It took awhile when we entered for someone to come service..."
Grace Huang
"The customer service was very good! - also the nigiri & beef tataki are both really good. Ebisu serve very fresh sashimi as well. Will be back to try..."
Jenny Kim
"Loved this dining experience! $85 is very decent price for the number of dishes. We also added the glazed miso eggplant. The seafood dishes really..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Quite like the eggplant, taste a bit sweet with miso sauce. kids menu is perfect, a scoop of vanilla ice cream come with the kids order! my boy..."
Littlenoodley
"We went there as a group of 7 for a celebration. We were well looked after by the friendly staff member there. Great food. We all ordered the set..."
P Chen
"This has got to be the best bento box I’ve ever had. Steak was grilled to perfection. Karage chicken was both juicy and crunchy. Mesclun salad was..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"Amaaazzzing food. MUST get the tooth fish. I know it’s 25dollars for a piece of fish but you will regret your life and your soul if you don’t try..."
888
"Nice environment and view. Friendly staffs, delicious food and Japanese alcohol. Presentation is 5/5. Quality also 5/5. Sashimi always..."
LuNa The TuNa
"When asking my friends what their top restaurants in Auckland are, Ebisu is on everybody's list.Legit have the best oysters in town - they..."
Gian Carlo Pascual
"Had dinner here with my mum last night. Great service. Noah was super friendly and had great knowledge about their food and drinks. I have the Miss..."
Mel De Pater
"Better for Dinner than Lunch. Came here for my birthday dinner and ordered the Set Dinner. Everything was delicious so can't really go wrong...."
Eugenia Nam
"We had the set menu and loved it. Highlights were the beef tataki, karaage, salmon, the vegetables and the teriyaki chicken. Only kept it at 4 stars..."
Kathryn Ruth
"We had an excellent dining experience. Great ambiance and staff. Shout out to Kyle who was a gracious and informative host. We tried the Set Dinner -..."
888bing888
"Very well localized with a great atmosphere (the low intensity lights just works!!!) and extremely helpful and kind staff.We ordered the dinner..."
João Plácido
"This place is amazing! The food is so beautifully presented and delicious. The staff are really friendly and attentive. The décor is great. It's..."
Lulu
"I have been here 4 times so far this year without reviewing so its about time I share my thoughts Ebisu is by far the best Japanese Resturant in..."
David Thompson
"Lunch box was so amazing...my boyfriend and I were so full... We will come again. And service aslo perfect.i ordered chicken and market fiah. It was..."
Ccc
"Me and my partner are big fan of Japanese food , so we’re really fussy about Japanese food . The food are really yummy 😋 . We love them really..."
Wendy
"We did the restaurant month menu which was a set menu. Great food with great service! The only thing was the food was on a sharing basis which would..."
#fatlyfe
"Had a set dinner for the first try and the dishes were great! 😋The sashimi and sushi are the best I've ever tried, will pay another..."
Sola
"Me and my hubby love Japanese cuisine and we are quite picky when it comes to Japanese food (fusion or not). We had an awesome dinning experience..."
Evelyn Chen
"I came here with a group of friends and wanted to try different options on the menu. Delicious japenese fusion ,good service. I booked in for a set..."
Aggarwalhemant8111
"Late review but I honestly had the BEST experience at Ebisu on Valentine's Day witht the special set menus. It covered everything from sashimi, sushi..."
Ezzz
"Was invited for a year end business lunch, I was in for a real treat. The place was packed and the waiter (after we asked) recommended the Express..."
Warren
"I came here with a group of friends and wanted to try different options on the menu! Delicious japanese fusion, good service. I booked in for a set..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Brilliant Food took the mrs for her birthday, recommend the APA on tap, Karage chicken & scallops got a major thumbs up from the mrs, downside we got..."
ChRis Leonard
"Really delicious fusion japanese, am not usually a fan of fushion but they do it so well. The scallop dumplings were a standout and the presentation..."
Ms Food Adventurer
"We had the vegan set menu for two and paid $146 including our drinks. Really great value for money considering the quality of food, presentation,..."
Carol
"We came here for dinner and ordered two of the Sake Set menus and a few separate dishes. The amount of sake is more than generous so beware of you..."
Dxlche
"Went for dinner with 3 others on a Sunday night and it was packed. interesting approach to Japanese dining - all dishes were shared. Ordered edamame..."
Allan Ong
"Been here twice now, one last night (with thirteen others for our work social event) and others few years ago (with lovely husband) Amazingly still..."
Jessica Halim
"I love trying new places and ebisu was such a lavish place, the food was great loved there rainbow roll sushi which the waiter recommended, we also..."
Ayesha :)
"We just love this place. Has a great selection for all dietary requirements and caters well with mouthwatering dishes. Staff are always attentive and..."
Vegan Wanderer
"One of the really great Japanese (more fine dining) restaurants in Auckland. It does pay to book.Menu is full of popular & innovative options...."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Auckland. Ordered their signature platters and other sashimi last time we went there. Hokkaido scallops..."
Tashee
"Delicious meal at Ebisu, miso eggplant and agedashi tofu to die for and really tasty tangy pickles. Great atmosphere and service also ... would..."
Kai Luv
"Great place to celebrate Christmas Eve, a fabulous Japanese restaurant. We were treated to rainbow sushi roll, teriyaki chicken, salmon, duck..."
Shima
"I absolutely loved the food here. Their lobster dumplings were devine and we wanted to lick the plate clean! Food presentation.. just.. WOW. It cost..."
Michelle Moth
"We were very fortunate to get a table without making reservations for a Saturday evening. We got the Mixed Sashimi 16pc Platter, Soft Shell..."
Oksana Zhang
"1. Ambience- 4.0/5.0. Good place for quite drinks and a fancy night out :) !2. Food - to be honest, I wouldn’t ever give more than 4.0..."
Rachel Seowon
"I had the enjoyment of dining at this establishment this evening and may I just say firstly, there honestly wasn't anything we could have..."
Becks Fielding
"The best modern Japanese in town! Ambiance is excellent with onsite DJ playing. Fresh sashimi presented beautifully and such wonderful flavours in..."
Sammy D
"Absolutely love all the food! There was too much on the menu so we went for the set dinner which gave you a huge variety of things off the menu!..."
Foodie_1110
"Thank you so much for an AMAZING Dinner.We had the Vegan Set Menu for Date night which was reasonably priced and so much tasty..."
Coz I Can
"Ordered the set meal for 6pax. The variety of dishes and quality of the dishes was good value for money. Table Service by Shane was excellent -..."
Bala
"I would give 5/5 for the atmosphere, decorations and the food here. The place looks amazing. We had the Wakanui Scoth, Seared Duck and 9 pieces mixed..."
Bella Luv Food
"Stunning food and impeccable service. The salmon sashimi and duck main were highlights. Perfect for groups as meals come out to share. I've wanted to..."
Amanda Dunn
"The ambiance is amazing, really great set up (fancy).Food was delish and fresh! The sashimi was amazing. Overall service was very good...."
TP
"My friends were travelling to Japan and me here in new Zealand. I have been craving for Japanese food ever since. I decided to try this restaurant..."
Debin Sabu
"Finally a date night with the special one, just the 2 of us. How romantic and he wanted us to come here. Very good pick! I was a bit nostalgic about..."
Missk Khan
"The restaurant has such an amazing atmosphere, with great music and even better food. The staff were always on hand and looked after any and all..."
Hriday Shah
"Excellent Japanese food. Love the ambience. Recommend the eggplant if you visit there. Works great to get shared dishes for the table. One of the..."
Hasini Ratnasekera
"Ordered a big selection of small plates and a few large plates too. The dumpling were tasty and with such delicate wrappers yum. Tempura oysters yum..."
Christina Hibbard
"Went for my birthday dinner here with my wife on Friday night , we love this place!! Food was on point as always , but we felt that the waitress were..."
Gnxsta23
"I don't think I can rate this place properly since I am too povo to eat here in the first place. My 2 friends and I came here and we all nearly cried..."
Sylvester Kuo
"Amateur diners rejoice! Another faultless and beautifully resplendent restaurant in Britomart to wow us with amazing dishes and exemplary service......."
Frank
"I loved this place. The ingredients are fresh, the taste is layered and awesome :) especially the fish dish in the first picture, the fish was..."
Tt_akl
"Friday night and time to dine out! I wanted to try ebisu for a long time and here we go. First thing I noticed was it was very loud. Yes it was a..."
ScoopScoop
"Service - ExcellentPresentation - ExcellentYESSticky Pork BellyMAYBE Ramen Roll Miso Glazed..."
Pointblank
"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland!! Love this place. The food, the service and the ambiance is all excellent. I have been here many a time..."
Sasha McCormick
"Not your average Japanese restaurant. The food is so innovative and I love how they are always changing up the menu to keep it interesting...."
Roxanne Sarkari
"Ebisu is my favourite restaurant in Auckland. The food, service, cocktails, ambiance and space are all top notch. I can not recommend highly..."
Sophia Egan-Reid
"Two of us had a long lunch here yesterdayThe food was impressiveMiso Soup12 Bluff OystersKaraage ChickenPicklesTeriyaki..."
Glenn Town
"AMAZING food with a twist in taste with every dish!! Ordered : agedashi tofu, sticky pork belly, rainbow roll sushi, ebi mayo sushi.The..."
Try_something_new
"Accommodated to a table for 5 very quickly without a booking which was nice because it rather full house. Got assigned a waiter who was attentive...."
Good Food, Good Mood
"I absolutely love Ebisu and it's selection of Japanese fusion food. We usually get sashimi and duck however my mother was in the mood for red meat so..."
Jenny Da
"Our favourate dinner place, amazing food, excellend staff service, we love everything about their menu(old menu), recently changed the menu slightly..."
Saif Nouri
"Wonderful environment and service. But disappointed with the quantity of each dish. Especially the new style sashimi! Prawn tempura was good...."
장상
"Eating Local and supporting restaurants during restaurant month.We ate out 4 times this week to spend money with the industry severely hot by..."
Alienbabe
"This place definitely lives up to its hype! Although a bit overpriced the food tastes very good. You must try the sashimi as they do a modern take on..."
Bella Qian
"Went here a couple of weeks ago with a girlfriend for lunch, having not been here for a couple of years.  Forgot how good it was.  We both got the..."
Bridgee
"Despite being a stalwart on the Metro Top 50 scene since it’s opening, the Ebisu menu had never been able to lure me to it’s waterfront location,..."
Zoe Bowker
"August in Auckland means one thing – Restaurant Month. For the whole of August participating restaurants feature special menus and there are..."
Hungry Auckland
"Very fancy place, deco is modern and elegant. Loved the food was delicious. The crispy tofu was the best, loved the texture and the flavours were not..."
Seamus M.
"August in Auckland means one thing – Restaurant Month. For the whole of August participating restaurants feature special menus and there are..."
Hungry Auckland
"My partner and I dined at Ebisu during Restaurant Month in August.We selected the vegetarian set menu with wine match.This was not our..."
Ali Levana
"Had the set menu ($55) as part of Auckland restaurant month. Everything was delicious, especially the chicken karage. Portions were just a bit small..."
Justine Weake
"Fantastic atmosphere, really enjoyed our dinner at Ebisu! The oysters were awesome and sashimi, one of the best I've ever had. Not to mention the top..."
Eric Lee
"Went last Sunday for the restaurant month special with some friends- and it was good! We all had the salmon tataki, then the chicken karaage. For the..."
Eli A
"We've been to Ebisu quite a few times and have always enjoyed the experience. Dishes are more on the expensive side for Japanese dining, but we would..."
Natalie
"Good Service, nice atmosphere and tasty food. But overpriced for what you get. Have had better Japanese is less fancy restaurants in..."
Jo
"I recommend this place to anyone who asks "where should I go for date night?" The food is absolutely delicious, the flavours are spot on, and the..."
Tiana Meintjes
"Had a great time at ebisu. Quality of the food was great! I particularly enjoyed the beef tataki and the kingfish. Can't wait to come back to try..."
Samantha Gemmell
"This place is not getting a 5 only due to staff who I found to be a little forgetful and not very helpful with requests for saki recommendations...."
NCC1701
"Really enjoyed the atmosphere of this restaurant.  The location is great being in downtown Auckland. The service was pleasant and the food nice but..."
Monique Roberts
"We went out for a late lunch this place Friday afternoon. The place is quite spacious with nice sofas and a contemporary decoration.We..."
Eduardo Dias
"Dined here to celebrate a graduation with a group of seven, the decor is beautiful & the place had nice ambience. It was a Monday night but it was..."
Sarah S
"Would definitely recommend people to try this place - more for the great service, great food, great presentation and great atmosphere but also more..."
ShoRt
"We just Zomatoed the restraunt and went there. At first, we did not order the oyster, but it looked so delicious on our neighbouring table. Thus we..."
Victorianchester
"We had dinner here for our wedding anniversary. It was a lovely Sunday evening and this place was packed with people. Lovely atmosphere and..."
NanaKo
"Great service. Amazing food! The Beef Tataki and Chicken Karage were so good I had to order it again! A vast variety of drinks that would keep any..."
James T. Raukete
"Made a reservation for 2 on a Saturday night. The ambience of the place was great for a date. It wasn't too loud to the point you couldn't hear the..."
JT92
"Really good Authentic Japanese food. Beautifully presented and packed full of flavours. Awesome atmosphere in the restaurant too. Not a cheap eat..."
BrianWilliams
"Japanese food is one of my least explored cuisines by far so going to Ebisu wasn't my first choice. But the staff truly made the whole experience so..."
Sushmitha D
"Went here for a friend's 21st and food was fabulous! We ordered the big sashimi platter and everything was so fresh it tasted alive ;)The..."
Thegreeats
"We dropped in today for simple and fast lunch.We ordered a bento box, a bowl of miso soup and a tempura King prawn sushi roll.The food was..."
Cindy Ong
"Been here a few times a few years ago as was working in britomart and one of the better Japanese restaurants around and this time we went over as a..."
Richie Chewy
"have been there twice last year. Some of the dishes are already in Michelin star level. Service: 4.5/5Wait time:..."
Francis Lockwood
"Lots of good restaurants in Britomart, and Ebisu is one of them. Tidy and simple decoration matches its dishes and culture well. It's always fully..."
Flora
"Yeah ok where can I start - we parked in the britomart carpark building $15 for 3 hours - then walked across the road to Ebisu ...first of all buy..."
Luxuryloverxxx
"Highly recommended! The derive there was fabulous! I went there with my friend on a Saturday night. We arrived pretty late at night and the wait..."
Cathy Chen
"Awesome service as soon as we walked in. The atmosphere was great. We ordered the Kingfish, Beef tataki, Softshell Crab and Prawn Gyoza. It was all..."
Lena Guo
"Simply amazing. We had the Japanese banquet with friends which features several different dishes, and each was just delicious. The service was..."
EpiCurious
"I enjoy Ebisu for nights out where I feel like Japanese, but also feel like dressing up a little, and not getting take away or going somewhere..."
L.E.N.S
"Really great place to walk into an some of the most amazing staff. The food was good but I kinda feel like it's over priced Japanese food. Had the..."
Dave Son
"Great ambience, stunning décor and an all round good experience! Have been here several times with friends, and also organised a surprised birthday..."
HJ
"Great food, I have eaten plenty of Japanese over the years and this is one of the best eateries I have experience. The agedashi tofu is not to be..."
James
"I have dined at Ebisu over 10 times and every time receive great service, drinks are out to the table quickly, assistance with the menu is simply the..."
Fancy Face
"I am totally amazed by this place. Went on an extremely busy Friday night last month. We were on the waiting list so had a few drinks at the bar,..."
Al Kumar
"WOW.... What a great experience this was for dinner .... Service was excellent... Food came out quickly but only as you finished each dish... The..."
Donna&Shane
"Best Japanese restaurant I've been to. Great variety of Japanese drinks from teas and sake to beer and wines. The menu was so hard to choose from but..."
Rona Dalgleish
"Top quality restaurant with great great food! slightly pricey and essentially on the high end of the scale in terms of Japanese food! highly..."
Gidz Khalifa
"Came here tonight and had some tasty tofu. We were guttered the mushroom bowl is no longer on the menu! Bring it back please. Place was packed but..."
A
"The food here is amazing but I have a slight feeling its paying off for the interior of the restaurant as opposed to its worth! Japanese cuisine..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Great atmosphere and services. Delish food as well. Had mixed sashimi, beef tataki, pork belly and king prawn sushi. Enough calories for two people..."
Caroline Zhang
"If there is ever a food heaven, this could be it. The place is cosy and service is definitely A+++. I can say that we got to taste a whole..."
Bubut
"Located on Auckland's Quay Street, just meters from the waitemata harbour is Ebisu.Offering contemporary Japanese cuisine, Ebisu makes for..."
Two Dark Coffees
"Ebisu is always solid. Perhaps not spectacular, but better than most. We went on a Monday night, they had a special "trust the Chef" style..."
Paul Evans
"Love this place ! We had the Restaurant Month deal which was four courses for $60 beef tataki and salmon tataki was sooooo..."
Maye Elle
"Love Ebisu. Always fresh and great food. The atmosphere is pretty awesome. Fairly pricey, however it's worth every cent. Staff are always..."
Amber McIver
"Had a pleasant lunch with two of my friends in Ebisu. Best Japanese restaurant I've had! The waiters and waitresses were friendly and nice and the..."
Shirley Yu
"Ebisu is an upmarket Japanese restaurant with beautiful decor, a sizeable cocktail menu and all the usual Japanese favourites. I got the Vegetarian..."
Julia Adams
"Had a late dinner here last week on a Saturday night, as predicted we had to wait for a table however the wait was only around 15 mins. The..."
Simone Halstead
"We came here for dessert only. We had the Creme Brulee and the Chocolate Fondant. The Creme Brulee was probably the best I've had in NZ. Smooth and..."
Josh Law
"Trendy Restaurant contemporary Japanese.Clearly you can see investment in the Interior design and concept in general. Good and professional..."
MommyYummy
"Interesting touch. One of the unique places at Britomart. Their meals are a tad expensive but are great. The wait staff are great and the drinks are..."
Jay
"Ebisu was absolutely phenomenal. We got the beef tataki, prawn dumplings (the most popular thing on the menu), karage chicken, miso egg..."
Wanderlust
"if ive just been paid or its someones shout this is my favourite place to go. the food here is bloody exceptional - just thinking about..."
Kp Food Reviewer 2000
"Wow! Just wow. We were just walking past and saw this place and decided to dine there for dinner. Everything was amazing. The food was to die for and..."
Jamie-Leigh Turk
"Went here for a quick snack. I had the soft-shelled crab and it was perfect! The tempura was nice and light and the crab was perfectly cooked. I also..."
Jaya
"Wow! Ebisu you've taken my love for Japanese food to another level!Located in Auckland's Britomart means that you can expect to pay well..."
Johann*
"Amazing Japanese food. We tried there new menu and have to say the prawn dumplings were superb. Lovely tempura and karage, matched by the great..."
KP
"The food was amazing! I was really impressed with the service and we got lots of small portions which was great. I really want to go back..."
Rebecca Webb
"Came here for a business lunch and was blown away by how good everything was! The staff were great and service was impeccable and the food was bloody..."
Captain Underpants
"Nestled between Ostro and Fukuko, Ebisu is one of the exquisite fine dining restaurants in Britomart. Ebisu is a contemporary Japanese restaurant,..."
Sophia
"Excellent spot for a first date - spotless service, great food and generally an immaculate establishment. Everything is very well executed and there..."
Gentlepig
"The best Japanese Restaurant I have ever been to.The ambiance, the service, the food and the presentation are all excellent. I order the..."
Gianina Castro
"TOP 10 PICK - This super slick restaurant is one of my favs. The soft shelled crab is to die for! The seared beef and tuna tataki are my all time..."
House Of Eats
"I always go to Ebisu when in Auckland. Even if just for nibbles. I love the freshness of the food. I have NEVER been disappointed. The plum wine here..."
Epicurious Nomad
"We came here on New Year's Eve and even though it was so busy the service was still up to standard. The kingfish sashimi was amazing. The..."
Aniva Huang
"Dined her on a Monday, first time here the food was fantastic flavours were so very well out together - service was really good humorous light easy..."
Darryn Bell
"We visited with a big group. Food is really nice and very well presented. Most amezing lamb I ever had with wonderful asian flavours. Wonderful food..."
Rohan
"Saturday evening: The plan had been for the three of us to turn up early and go to the unbookable Depot. Unfortunately we were detained by a crayfish..."
Duncan Galletly
"Dinner on a Friday night .Started with snapper and hamachi sashimiIt was amazing - I enjoyed the snapper the most , and was beautifully..."
Ariane Nuttall
"Great authentic Japanese food great service choose the sake with your meal ask the sake waiter, he is superb. What we do here is ask the waiters to..."
Andy Thomson
"My family of four including myself came here on a Saturday night at around 7pm ( yes i know, peak hour) and unfortunately, due to the inability to..."
Kellie Lee
"Their sashimi and sushi platter are awesome, i have been their a few times, soft shell crab are really tasty. This is a high cost japanese restaurant..."
申小迪
"Manage to get in here on a Friday night early. Well worth it didn't have much time so was only able to order mains, Italian waitor was rather pushy..."
Paris
"Such amazing food every time!! The duck spring rolls and prawn dumplings were amazing! I've not yet had a bad food experience at Ebisu!! Such fresh..."
JoJo
"We decided last minute to come here and eat on a Saturday night. Thought we would try to make last minute reservations cause we knew itl be busy...."
Iamcii
"Beautiful presentation. Beautiful taste. Beautiful service. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! The food is so pure and absolutely refreshing! I love..."
Tami T
"First time we went here, it was a Friday night and it was fully booked. So unfortunately, we could not experience Ebisu that night.Some..."
Where.iate
"Came here with my Gf for our anniversary We got warmly welcomed and escorted to our table Staff was friendly Food was nice..."
PiggyBear
"Everything is able to be shared so dining with around 4 people will allow you try many dishes. The menu is expected but some dishes are very..."
Rachel
"The best Japanese restaurant in town. Good Japanese food but very pricey. The soft shell crab was stunning. I had it as part of the Tasting Menu..."
Jeremy W
"Great dining experience, helped immensely by the friendly and extremely knowledgeable maitre'de Wayne. He wasn't afraid to steer us towards or away..."
Chris Wallace
"I've only been here for lunch but they do a superb lunch bento box. I rarely take notice and comment on rice but it was cooked to perfection. The..."
Kwan-Lyn
"Dinner here is great, cocktails, entree's, mains and dessert's for 6 worked out about $80 a head. Delish Jasmine Cocktail n Vanilla Butter Espresso..."
Grace N Latoa
"Had the pleasure of dining at Ebisu when my parents were in town a while back. I am a big fan of sushi (proper sushi), and in terms of what you will..."
Jason
"Visited this place on a Tuesday in July! No booking but it was not a problem! Seated promptly and menus were handed out. Orders taken promptly and..."
Charissa
"This place is amazing, fantastic food, service and atmosphere. If you're looking for a bit of a splurge I highly recommend...."
J.T547
"This is how you do Japanese food! Ebisu is a top place to eat at! I was nervous to try here as originally I thought it looked pretentious and suited..."
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
"Lovely Japanese food, lovely service, lovely atmosphere/decour, though a little bit decadent for Japanese. All the dishes I tried were yum -..."
Monica
"Great Japanese food. We eat out a lot and can usually judge with accuracy the food is any good or not. The service was just ok and could be better...."
Vang Ly
"My best friend had her 25th birthday dinner at Ebisu during the weekend for which I had bought along a cake for after dinner. Getting to the..."
Claire Harvey
"We dined at Ebisu on a busy Wednesday night and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our visit - service, food and atmosphere.The standout of..."
Holly
"If you are a not Japanese and like to go out and party on Friday evenings, you will love this place.Fusion of Euro and..."
Tony Ma
"This place is one of our favourite restaurants! We went again last night and place was buzzing so made a booking and had a wine in their back bar and..."
Garyn Hayes
"This was a seriously good meal. The dining room is very cool but inviting, the service good not outstanding. But the food was off the chart. We..."
Gus
"This is definitely my favourite Japanese place in Auckland. Have been here on numerous occasions with different people and the food has been..."
Cathy Lam
"Yea was quite loud but this place is like amazing I got a yellowfin tuna salad the sauce used was bloody AMAZING I mainly wanted to drink hence the..."
Thai Qn
"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Food & service are outstanding and has a great atmosphere. I highly recommend dining here. The..."
Frank White
"We are very lucky that where we live in Sydney has arguably the best sushi bar in that city. In Ebisu, in Auckland, I feel we found the equivalent,..."
Jennifer Thompson
"The food is no doubt good and this is reflected in the prices paid for each dish however some were a bit overpriced but I guess it is what is..."
Jay
"Went with work for Christmas party. The food is so tasty and it has great fit out as you would you expect for a top end restaurant. I am just happy..."
Kate
"I took my partner here for their birthday and it was a good choice. Great friendly service and always delicious food. The birthday cake was put onto..."
Josie B
"Three visits to Ebisu and I am constantly impressed. First of all, the service is fantastic - we are always well looked after, the waiters attentive,..."
Ben Sheehan
"Food exquiste and the waiter was amazing his knowlege of the food and wine list was the best we had encountered as we have travelled to many..."
Margaret
"The free bar snacks sold me on this place; OMG - Wasabi Tempura Nori?!?! Amazing! Asked for 2 helpings which was met with no hesitation (I know I was..."
Alex Young
"With a low-key entrance and minimalistic décor Ebisu is all class. The Ebisu no Osashimi, a modern sashimi platter was certainly the highlight of..."
Alice Pan
"Fantastic food & excellent service but due to all the hard surfaces is quite..."
Gael Orr
"Delicious soft shell crab.. lovely hot sake and a pleasantly buzzing..."
M
"Nom nom nom. I've been to most Japanese restaurants and I rate this one one of Auckland's best. Good for a date or a fancy occasion; not..."
Claire
"Went last night, outstanding food from beginning to end, the only slightly off dish was the soft shell crab, it was a little greasy. Sahsimi was..."
Deborah Gallop
"Ended up here with friends one night. We were at a charity event fund raising for cancer kids so had a set menu. Lack of choice was no bad thing. Had..."
Richard Sharpe
"Went to Ebisu on Saturday night, loved it. Its a large area that was almost full by 7pm - great service and fantastic food. Loved the scotch fillet..."
Lou
"Simply put. Amazing food, nice atmosphere expensive price..."
Kevin Kantono
"2013 has been a great year, so we decided to end our year with a BANG by celebrating New Years Eve with a degustation at Ebisu.Our meal..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"If there is one thing Ebisu does exceptionally well, it is presentation. The restaurant is elegant and sophisticated, and the dishes are presented..."
Danny
"This contemporary, fusion japanese restaurant is awesome! I really enjoyed their different and interesting take on Japanese cuisine. With a variety..."
Chai Ang
"Very classy resturant, at the heart of Britomart. The sashimi is very fresh and the presentation of food is outstanding - you almost don't want to..."
Kate W
"This was the most amazing dining experience! The food and service was second to none! We had the set menu and it did not disappoint, the flavour..."
Joanne Portela
"Went for restaurant month and was a great way to experience the food Ebisu had to offer for a good deal, although the food from their permanent menu..."
Jina Hong
"Second time at Ebisu, better than my previous experience. The eggplant was divine, and the duck so so soft. Really recommend those dishes. Wasn’t a..."
Hirdesh Nair
"Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. The team are attentive and knowledgeable on both the food and drink menu options, and available to provide..."
Nirmal Grewal
"Had a birthday dinner here. The food was excellent. Miso eggplant and sushimi was beautiful. Baked salmon and beef Takaki was really tasty. The..."
Laurie & Andrea Stephenson
"Awesome experience. Raw foods were fresh, could taste the natural sweetness ; individual dishes were well presented and flavoured just right, could..."
JC
"Amazing food and very well presented. Soft shell crab was the favourite! And dessert was really decandent and not overly sweet. Cocktails we made..."
Queena
"One of the best Japanese restaurant in Auckland. Nice meals and atmosphere..."
Gabriel Kung
"So good! Omakase sushi, Miso eggplant and Anmitsu dessert were our highlights. Service is great and attentive. Great vibes. They even got out a..."
Rachel Jean Matela
"Awesome food. Friendly staff. We had the vegetarian tasting menu. I was a bit concerned it wouldn't be very filling but I was pretty full by time we..."
Rod K
The Lodge Bar & Dining
84/100 (272 ratings)
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Fine Dining
"We had such a lovely relaxed Sunday lunch enjoying Matt Lambert's delicious Sunday special - Beef Wellington - check out the delicious sides that..."
Leonie Ramsay
"I came back a second time, on my short trip to Auckland, as I enjoyed the first visit so much. I had the "Fish and Chips" appetizer, which was raw..."
doug wells
"Amazing!! We ate very well!! Every plate was interesting, well balanced and with a good taste. The service was excellent as..."
Alida Cappelli
"Awesome Awesome Awesome. Such a gem and well deserving of its 2 hats. Restaurant month offerings allow an inexpensive but wonderful taster of this..."
Rebecca ROBERTS
"The most amazing experience here. Such a wonderful atmosphere and the waiter had great food and wine recommendations. The crab spaghetti was divine..."
Gabriella Carling
"Great selection of drinks, and the snacks are top notch. The Lodge Bar introduced me to my new favourite wine, the Amisfield Fume Sauvignon Blanc..."
Kristy Tosello
"Outstanding restaurant near the waterfront . The food was superb , in fact so good we went two nights in a row. The Michelin star chef from NY has..."
Coppelia Tingley
"My son and I had a bite to eat at Gochu, before having lunch here. We decided that we would have a couple of plates to share, which was a good..."
Peter Turner
"Absolutely love all dishes from lodge bar. This place deserve more attention as most people think it’s a clothing brand. Menu changes all the time...."
Kirby Simpson
"Best meal and service we have had in years. The dishes really thoughtfully put together and delicious. The wine was really well matched and..."
Tony Sanderson
"Wonderful experience, brilliant food and great service! We will be back..."
Jazzy
"Me and my GF had an impromptu lunch date, the place look so inviting with winter sun going through the window. We had an amazing salad and tasty..."
pamela indah
"We visit The Lodge for lunch on our special occasions as it is expensive, but you pay for what you get :) Last time my wife pointed out a food order..."
kevin digby
"Ordered the Specials - deconstructed basil and tomato bagel and Zuchinni Crayfish on a bisque. Also ordered Aubergine pasta, Steamed snapper and Fish..."
Sweta Walters
"Great atmosphere and service. Located in the heart of the Auckland city at Commercial Bay. Not worth for what they charge. Guess one is paying for..."
Thembie Nkosi
"Absolutely gorgeous setting, delicious food and service was excellent..."
Shalini Sangeeta
"Good food, great wines. Excellent..."
Mona Fåberg
Al Forno
84/100 (1655 ratings)
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Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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"I read a review on this place so headed here for a late dinner. We had the fettuccine Alfredo and a couple of wood fire Margherita pizzas. If I was..."
The ultimate beaver Young
"I really liked Snappers with lemon sauce ! I wish they could serve the fresh truffles though… Good size for..."
Yuyu
"Fantastic experience at Al Forno. Great team with good service. Couldn’t fault the food at all, pricing was on point. Order took a long time to..."
Kyle Van Tonder
"Good place for a date night, mostly they are quite busy so make a reservation in advance. Nice ambience but to be honest the food is not that..."
Gyeong Kim
"This little restaurant has quickly moved to the top of my list of favorites...A comfy vibe, with a real brick fire oven- the pizza proves its worth!..."
Tyrone Penning
"We did a walk in to this busy restaurant and they were very accommodating. The young waitress was awesome and very helpful. The food was absolutely..."
Lisa Lisa
"Great flavours and very attentive staff. There were some technical issues but the staff did a great job of managing it and offered up a..."
Erik Nielsen
"Dined here for the first time a couple nights back. My friend and I ordered wood fired garlic bread, Diavola Pizza, and Fettuccine Alfredo plus a..."
Dr Brett Heagren
"Yummy Tortellini! So Creamy😋 Tiramisu.. wow! No1 Tiramisu I ever have. I think best tiramisu in New Zealand. The mascarpone cream is so fluffy..."
Maho
"Food was absolutely outstanding, true authentic Italian if you have even been to Italy… Food came out all at once, was very pleased especially for..."
Dominic Kaaka
"The best Italian restaurant in Auckland. Foods are awesome we enjoyed a lot and also really appreciate the service. All staff members are polite and..."
Nilsha Hettiarachchi
"Great Italian food, attentive service and pleasant place to have dinner! My favorite is the seafood pasta, the pasta was hand made and irreplaceable!..."
Vincent Wong
"Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff and good pricing, the food was delicious and came to the table quickly, the service was fairly speedy and the..."
Aeon The Destroyer
"Lovely authentic Italian atmosphere with beautiful murals on the walls. Food is always to die for; I’ve been coming here sporadically for over 5..."
Trentyz
"Atmosphere was a bit busy however understandable for Valentine's day. So glad I booked however because if I didn't I wouldn't have tasted the most..."
Ali Alsaffaf
Ponsonby Road Bistro
83/100 (658 ratings)
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"Being from Melbourne where we are spoilt by great food, trying a restaurant in a new city is always challenging. We picked PRB after wondering along..."
Vitaly Shlimak
"My absolute favorite restaurant. The food is always amazing, the service impeccable, and the ambience and decor classic and sophisticated. Stunning..."
Jianni Felpas
"Great food, good choice of wines & fantastic service. Was my second visit and both have been very..."
Sean Wilson
"I love this place Blair and Michelle are amazing and remember what you like and always have a smile. The food to incredible and never disappoints! I..."
Vanessa Preece
"Beautiful food. Service was a little slow but was at 8pm on Saturday night so..."
Grainne Marie
"Loved the PBR dining experience. Excellent service and delicious fresh food. Thanks Melissa, nice to meet..."
Trina Bicknell
"Friendly efficient service, wonderful..."
Jenna Malkin
"I've loved the experience...but wow the food is absolutely..."
Colin Mathura-Jeffree
"Just the best grub in Auckland. Number one place to..."
Annabelle Clare
"The best ever dining experience and love the great food..."
Zac Harry
"Great service beautiful food . Thanks so much Blair . Nice to meet..."
Jeff Dunstan
"Kingfish Cerviche! Now that's a..."
Sabastion Charles Smith
"Bloody lovely this..."
Anthony McNamara
"I just don't like PRB, i love it. Only wish I lived closer..."
Leanne Ayre
"Dropped by for lunch, staff were very friendly and welcoming. Salt and pepper squid was delicious and the scallions and garlic are a great mix...."
CARO CONSUMES
"onsonby Road Bistro accommodated our request for speedy service and delivered our 3 courses in a record time! This spot doesn’t look much from the..."
Husk Creative
"Quite pricey but worth it! Great..."
Charlotte
"I visited this bistro with my friend. It is a wonderful place for couples or friends to have some private chatting. We ordered market fish, grilled..."
Paul McDonald
"Stunning food! We had the Duck Confit & Venison Rump - both spectacular, duck was falling off the bone. They were generous portions so we really..."
Jacqueline Hickey
"Came here for dinner one late night. The place is spacious and the service was decent. I ordered the pate which was good and as expected. I ordered..."
Jamez Hill III
"My friend and I popped in here last night, I had the chargrilled steak with chunky chips, the side dishes are what blew me away ....brussel sprouts..."
TRACY SWANEPOEL
"One word “Stunning food and Service” .....best pizza 🍕 I’ve had ....” melt in the mouth” .....will be back !!!this place is now a icon..."
Mike
"We decided to have a late work lunch at the Ponsonby Road Bistro on Friday. The restaurant was fairly quiet.The first thing that struck us..."
Austin
"Food was impeccable. Highly recommend the duck dish. The service was well attended and helpful. We received extra pita crisps when we ran out but..."
Veronica Te
"Had a work function here last week and as a vegan I was not expecting much on the menu for me. I was pleasantly surprised as the staff were very..."
Georgia Riley-Wood
"Flavours are there,but toooooo salty for me. The potatoes in duck dish were so yummmm!Cauliflower sides was creamy but still too much salt in..."
Poppingcandy
"I went to the Ponsonby Road Bistro for the first time tonight with friends visiting from Singapore. It was a Friday night so expected it to be busy..."
Mark Richards
"Walked in off the street for an early Friday night dinner - seatedPromptly and drinks order taken, for myMain I chose the fish on a..."
Ariane Nuttall
"We went here last night to celebrate my daughter getting her degree in fine style. So we thought we'd go somewhere we were sure to dine in fine..."
Jonquil
"Went here for an early dinner on a Sat evening. Great service and the food was amazing , the lamb starter and the steak being the highlights!  A bit..."
Paula O'Shea
"Amazing and consistent. Great wine list (with good advice) and delicious meals. Our go to when we want something that takes reservations. Recommend...."
Oliver Hill
"I’m currently in Auckland, New Zealand for the first time and am adjusting to the jetlag and the accent. The weather is nice and the people are..."
Cedrin Law
"Every time I come here, I am reminded what an incredible restaurant it is and how undated. The service is always exceptional, begun always with a..."
Thefoodnerd
"Visited from Melbourne over the weekend for a birthday and was very impressed. Service was attentive and friendly the whole time we were there. We..."
Chris Poropat
"After poorly treated from another restaurant we walked into ponsonby road bistro and were welcomed. We tried several dishes and none was..."
Flora
"I have come to Ponsonby Rd Bistro a few times, and always enjoyed the cool/moody feel to this restaurant. Dimly lit, with dark decor, and a rather..."
L.E.N.S
"PRB is my favorite restaurant in Auckland. The menu changes with each season and every meal I have had has been full of flavor. The owners are really..."
HJMS
"Had the pork belly schnitzel which was a bit bland on its own, the potato mash and slaw with it was nice however. My friends ordered the duck fat..."
Meaghan Aureguy
"Work treated us to a lunch at Ponsonby Road Bistro and I was pleasantly surprised by the service and how incredible all of the food was. I..."
Jess Pendergrast
"Ashamedly I have only frequented Ponsonby Road Bistro a couple of times, even though I live within walking distance but on both occasions, it has..."
Fred S.Thompson
"Great location. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly waitperson with extensive wine and food knowledge. Was very helpful, give me an exception of having my..."
Melanie Kolman
"We booked and headed along on a busy night with friends. Overall the service was average as we had to ask each time for more beers or another bottle..."
David Boshier
"The one thing that I've never been able to fault at the Bistro is their amazing service, they truly go above and beyond to accommodate. The Bitsro is..."
Tania McRae
"What can I say? Always consistently outstanding. I eat here once a month - if they were closer than 40kms away, I'd eat here once a week. Clams..."
Sarah Waite
"Had dinner on Friday night with friends. The food is very good, all well cooked, and the chocolate pudding for dessert was a big hit. Nice wine..."
Gus
"Service and food second to none. Have had many amazing nights here with my partner. Steak is fantastic, great wine selection. Would recommend to..."
Gabriel Long
"This would have to be my favourite restaurant. Fantastic food, fabulous wine list, professional, well groomed & knowledgeable staff. I have and..."
Sonya Hull
"The service at Ponsonby Bistro is always very good, so it's a great place to take a client and be sure that you will be well looked..."
Bentbits
"We left it to an old friend (and former restaurateur) to choose the place for my wife and I to treat her to lunch. She picked the Ponsonby Bistro..."
Robert Feigel
"Was a little concerned by the run of bad reviews. But on a busy Saturday night they hit all the right marks. Delicious Mojito to start with (I nearly..."
Ian Wilson
"Wow, I love Ponsonby Road Bistro. On arrival we were greeted warmly and taken to our table. I cannot fault the service as our waiter was attentive..."
Georgina
"The food was amazing, was still reasonably priced and good portion sizing. The service was also great. I have noticed a few other bad reviews. I..."
Louise Connell
"Great stuff, the food was exceptional, especially the chicken thighs wrapped in pancetta and the ceviche.Will certainly be coming back to try..."
Eric C
"Yeah, I don't know what planet that Stuart J is on - each to their own though I guess. I'd like to write about my experience at PRB recently. We were..."
Mark
"lovely food, lovely atmosphere and the best waitress in the entire world, a woman from england! very..."
Cam
"Went to PRB at the recommendation of my friend to celebrate my birthday. WOW.. just LOVED the ambience & the food was devine. The service was..."
Sherbez
"Ate here on Valentine's Day - Fab staff, very professional and friendly. The food was exceptionally good and we loved our meals. They didn't hike..."
Wolfie W
"Well done PRB this would be my all time favourite eating place in Auckland, fantastic knowledgeable staff to glide you in to an excellent wine choice..."
Jill Stevenson
"Oh my god, I have loved all my experiences at PRB, that guy Stuart.J sounded like a ranter rather than someone who understands great food and service..."
Disco
"Was shopping in the area, my wife wanted something delicious and quick. PRB was the chosen and did not disappoint. Pizza, salad and a glass of wine..."
Mark Gregory
"Superb food and wine list, really excellent value for money and an emphasis on fresh seasonal produce. Local oysters which are only shucked to order..."
Chris Jack
"I thoroughly enjoyed their cuisine. It was delicious and came out promptly, we ordered the eye fillet (medium rare) and market fish (with shitake..."
Chai Ang
"If you visit the website for Ponsonby Road Bistro, you'll be overwhelmed by their accolades: Top 20 Cuisine Good Food Awards 2013, Metro Top 50 etc..."
Kiwi Food Wonders
"The ripeye steak was of excellent quality and I was pretty happy with it despite its little size. Great service was provided. a pleasant, unhurried..."
Nathan
"Had dinner here last week, loved the food! Service was warm and friendly, also loved the outdoor seating! Definitely..."
Simone Mulitalo
"Loved it. Great staff, wines on the glass and food. My only comment would be that the cheese selection was served a little too chilled, however there..."
Paul Bergene
"PRB is such a Ponsonby staple and for good reason. The service is excellent - relaxed and welcoming. The food is always delicious and the menu..."
Dianna Fotiades
"It was my first time here. I had the chargrilled rib eye, brocollini as a side dish, and the tiramisu. Hands down best steak ever. What I was..."
Adrienne Khor
"I booked a table for 5. 2 adults and 3 kids to celebrate my wife's birthday. Before I went there, I called them to find out if I can bring a cake...."
Elton Tiong
"Like an elevated neighborhood restaurant. There is a reason this is sla stalwart in the hospo scene like Prego amd Vivace and that's because they..."
Jo Moore
"Best steak I have ever had in my life. Don’t understand how people can leave anything less than 5 stars - absolutely delicious for what you..."
Lorene W
"Food so delicious it was an emotional experience! Great drinks list, excellent cocktails, brilliant..."
Claire Filer
"A bit fancy as you might expect in Ponsonby, but the prices weren't crazy, especially considering the quality of the food: it was delicious! Staff..."
Julian McCracken
"Greatest service I've seen in a while! Got some recommendations to visit a brewery close to Auckland, just lovely. Food up to par, couldn't get..."
Julio Cano
"Yooo those Quail eggs goo bard..."
Nicole Ellen
"Amazing as ever!! We always have great food and the best..."
Ceci Hayes
"If you want a great Eye-fillet, medium rare, then this is the place! Second to none service, ambiance and what's on offer is always great. Never..."
Victoria Moore
"The chicken was excellent and we had a lot of fun in a very casual atmosphere. They also serve really good..."
Dr. Johannes Cousin
"Great food good service, definitely improved in recent months not a bug buzz for lunchtime but a great place all the..."
Paul Geden
Cafe Fenice
82/100 (1588 ratings)
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Vegan Options
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Italian
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Brunch
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Eggs Benedict
Beef
French Toast
Toasts
Tiramisu
Pasta
Arancini
Salad
Lamb
Duck
Bruschette
Risotto
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Agnolotti
Ribs
Sit down
Mediterranean
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Accepts American Express
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Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"My husband and I went here on our honeymoon and we loved our dining experience! 😍 Lovely food, good service and a nice atmosphere...."
Emmaus Courtney
"Second time I've been, food was lovely. Cocktails were on point. Great..."
Sean Appleby
"Cool rustic authentic Italian cafe / restaurant - right down to the Italian staff! Excellent food and the best coffee I’ve had in years!! A bit on..."
Phil Mitchell
"Cute little Italian spot, lovely after dark, a good range of local wines, but have to recommend the delicious Wild Prawn and Goat Cheese Agnolotti,..."
Lara
"My daughter and I came here for lunch. We were looking for a lightish, freshly made tasty meal. I ordered the bruscheta and she ordered the..."
Karen Nunes
"A few weeks ago, we were at Waiheke not enjoying very much our lunch. This time we chose a cafe with similar ratings.My wife had a muffin & a..."
STRADS
"We went to fenice for brunch on a windy wiaheke day. It's a rustic traditional Italian place in the heart of oneroa with really good service. My..."
Sjr Sjr
"A bit pricey pizzas! but def worth to eat.Best capsicum salsa I’ve ever tasted (with fries).Nice and cosy place (came here winter..."
Sime Cajot
"Came here twice during our Waiheke weekend. Once for a yummy brunch (I can recommend the mushroom dish), and then again for dinner which was very..."
Auckland Foodie
"Have been fortunate to come here multiple times when visiting Waiheke. The quaint atmosphere with attentive staff and good food lends itself to be..."
Christopher Pearce
"We came here six years ago and returned today, I think it has improved on what I already would have rated at least a four. Beautiful food, generous..."
Simon Wordsworth
"Cute italian resturant. Food done well. Vegetarian pizza could have been better. The flavours clashed a little. Overall good experience on the..."
Annette Wong
"These guys have some of the most well trained staff in the Island! Great food! Sometimes gets a bit hot inside so don't dress for the artic...."
Motulife
"Fabulous food, excellent staff, great ambience what more could you ask ?:-:-)Many thanks Fenice you are always on our must dos when..."
Amanda Jane Prior Williams
"Great service, food was amazing although would have liked to see a few more "traditional" Italian options i.e. carbonara or something with a white..."
Shelley
"Second night in a row eating here because the food is so good. Lovely service by Italian staff. Superb coffee too. Favourite dish had to be the..."
Annie Grace
"This is my favourite cafe on waiheke. They are good value and I love their eggs Benedict. The old fashioned plates and cutlery are verry cool and the..."
Hamish Gimblett
"We visited for breakfast with friends and were really impressed with the coffee. The service was great and the food (though it did take a while to..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"We stopped in with our kids for a quick meal on a Sunday of long weekend. Staff were able to find us a table and when they noticed our kids were..."
James
"Fence is a very popular restaurant in Oneroa area. We visited there based on a few recommendations and it certainly didn't disappoint us.We..."
Cupy Dee
"Food was delicious, two of our group were vegetarians and the menu caters well. We had an unusually long wait for our mains (40 mins between starter..."
Bex
"Lovely wee cafe with a varied breakfast menu.  The french toast was spectacular!All other meals were well received.  Picky/light eating..."
Philip Reeve
"Food her was hit and miss fish was tarakehi which could have Been fresher and green Beans side a little bland, pork belly was also little flavourless..."
Paris
"Popped in last Sunday night for a pizza and pasta both tasty and also had a lovely bottle if Rose as one does when dining on Waiheke.Great cafe..."
Temptation Cakes Auckland
"My friend and me ce for dinner and ordered the roasted lamp rump. Oh my goodness, definitely a must try!!! The food was amazing. The dessert was so..."
Gbuzz
"We had a fantastic expresso Martini in front of the fire. Service was great cocktails were splendid. What a super way to enjoy a lazy winter's..."
Jo Collin
"Cute little resturant... had lunch with a group of 20. The staff were very accommodating. Fireplace was going and it seems our larger group did not..."
Jean-Pierre Lahausse De Lalouviere
"We've eaten here once and really enjoyed it. The food was lovely, albeit a bit oily. We had fish of the day, mushroom ravioli and eggplant for..."
Clare McGibbon
"I have read the reviews on here with disbelief... can only think that Fenice went through a bad patch last year? We were here on Sunday..."
Wolfie W
"My partner and I visited Waiheke last weekend and decided to have dinner at Fenice. We arrived and were told that although a table wasn't available,..."
Petra
"My partner and I dined here about two weeks ago, and will definitely will be coming back. The Maitre d' was extremely friendly and made us feel very..."
Greg Deuchar
"What a cute little place. We really enjoyed our meal here. The staff were amazingly friendly and fun. We were served by a very bubbly Italian girl...."
Kate Williams
"Fenice was beautiful. Recommended by the host on the Explorer bus, we went to what she referred to as her favourite place on the island. We were not..."
Skye Robb
"Quaint and quiet. Great spot for a quick coffee and pastry. I visited during the off season and it was raining on the Island. The staff had a..."
Crystal
"I felt the food was really nice, my wife and I very much enjoyed it a lot. A nice atmosphere with a friendly..."
Daniel Woodbridge
"I really enjoyed this restaurant as recommended by a lady I met on the local bus as a lot of other places close so early. The girls working here were..."
Amina C
"Just went here for dessert one evening and we had the most lovely experience! The tiramisu was absolutely divine, everything you’d want in a..."
Isabella Clague
"Amazing pizza absolutely melted in our mouths, the wine 🍷 was the perfect complement too, highly recommended 5..."
Chris Davis
"The pizzas are certainly the best on Waiheke, Malone's pub is the only one that comes close. The bread and sauces are similar to what I've had in..."
Richard Burke
"Lovely Cafe with cool atmosphere and a real "local" vibe. Coffee was very good and food..."
Simon Thomas
"Really nice spot to get some food! Delicious coffees. We had the margarita pizza with the side salad that had pear and walnut, it was the perfect..."
Annie White
"It’s a pretty nice bar but an ok restaurant. Staff and owner here are super friendly and nice. Food options are limited and the portions is quite..."
Ching Hu
"This place was open when oyster inn wasn't so that's why we tried this place. But it was fortunate that we ended up here because the food was so..."
Arosh Gunawardena
"I’m still thinking about how wonderful the food is here. Absolutely tantalising Italian food. The award winning mushroom ravioli and also award..."
Fe Nar
"The food was delicious, and the service was great. Really recommend visiting if in Waiheke..."
Richard Hoffmann-Jensen
"Came for a light lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Ordered a pizza and fries to share. Good size portions and the food was delicious. Neat decor and easy..."
William Lin
"One of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Pricey but worth it! The ambiance is perfect, the food is very high quality. One of the best almond..."
Jessica Kherlakian
"Cutest and cosiest place I've been to in a very long time! Highly recommended! Loving the..."
WJV Botha
"Gorgeous little restaurant. Excellent location. Love the open fire. Had different place booked for our third night but went back a second time. Loved..."
Mike Gillam
"Attentive, ambient, and delicious. Calamari entree was a generous helping of fried calamari rings so big that everyone thought they were onion rings...."
Geoff Wilson
Caffe E Cucina
81/100 (1749 ratings)
Restaurants
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Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
European
Pizza
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
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Prawns
Tiramisu
Pasta
Cannelloni
Salad
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Pesto
Oyster
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Tapas
Sit down
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Pizza
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Breakfast
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After-hours
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Mid-range
"Brunch for nine on Sunday for a birthday treat with family. Excellent service, delicious food in a great setting. This family has found a new meeting..."
Toni Sutherland
"Amazing food, perfect service, nothing is too hard for them. Would recommend to everyone. Coffee is great too..."
Vicky Hunt
"Perfect Italian food with an incredible wine list to match! All the staff were super friendly and supremely helpful..."
Matthew Nickson
"Had a fantastic dinner for 4 last night. Awesome service, nothing was too much trouble for the team looking after us. Superb fish, whitebait, and a..."
David Jones
"I faaarking luv the joint. The owner Slav just rocks. Boooom bada..."
Zane Cleaver
"Fantastic food and service. Was a great place to have Mother's day breakfast, even though it was very busy, we didn't have to wait too long for our..."
Julie Sorensen
"Best pizza in town, great vibe & excellent..."
Cindy De Sousa Hall
"We had a wonderful dinner Saturday night the service was exceptional and the food was wonderful. Staff went out of their way to accomodate our every..."
Sarah Wilson
"Absolutely fantastic staff and food was amazing! Our group of 11 thoroughly enjoyed our night out, will definitely be..."
Andrea Mynott
"Best customer service at this restaurant, always welcoming and friendly and the food is delicious too! Doesn’t look like much from the outside,..."
Cat
"Excellent service, I’ve been here a couple times and the service and food is always up to scratch, my only criticism would be that the menu isn’t..."
Roxy
"Amazing food, king prawns and calamari to start with Caesar Salad and Fish of the day for main. Great wine recommendation and love the service! Had..."
Sarah English
"This is an hidden gem. The place has character and the service was exceptional. I was looking at the ratings and I do understand for some people..."
BelaIna
"My friend and I went over the shore for a ride and we came across this establishment. A lovely gentleman greeted us and made us feel welcome. The..."
Nia T
"Caffe E Cucina is damn fine girlfriend. Used to come here when I was younger and it was always fairly good. I recently ordered from here off uber..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"Top notch restaurant! Amazing food and excellent service! Will definitely be coming back here! I highly recommend this place if it’s an authentic..."
Nawar
"We went here for dinner last night on a bit of a whim - we were not disappointed.  The servers were attentive to our needs and offered good..."
Bevan Edwards
"$ 15 for main menu plus coffee. The service is perfect.Food is a general taste.I was impressed by the staff who were very helpful.The..."
Julia
"Yes! I finally found a great Italian restaurant in Auckland, again. The service was incredibly friendly and responsive. The atmosphere is nice and..."
Mmmfood
"Yummy food for an awesome price! Really like the meals here, only disappointment was my eggs, when asking not to have runny eggs the waiter..."
Maiya Richmond
"Came in here for a coffee. Little bit confusing as to whether it is a coffee house or a restaurant.. Regardless of that, the premise is clean..."
Waiwera
"Loved the atmosphere and customer service was fantastic. The lamb gnocchi and risotto was definitely worth going back for and panna cotta was..."
Ayame
"Went there yesterday with my cousins and the staff was so friendly. I was impressed by the ambiance. I have a few allergies such as gluten, onion and..."
Demery Noma
"Love the food! So much so I am scared to try something new but each time I do the meal is equally as good! Amazing service. Can not fault the place...."
LH
"My family and I went out for my birthday dinner last night, service was AMAZING, the manager and the waiter were fantastic, professional but..."
Alaina Furlong
"Best breakfast on the Shore!!! If you get there before 10am the entire breakfast menu is $15 including coffee!!!! The menu is extensive..."
Annemarie M
"Fast friendly service, amazing tasting dishes and good wine knowledge from the waiter - warm inside on a cold night as well - great night had by our..."
Andrew
"We were there for an early Sunday dinner (Four of us) and was impressed with the personal approach of the staff and I guess, becuase they were not..."
Yzette Van Der Westhuizen
"Been here a few times and NEVER disappointed! Excellent service, waiters and management have a good sense of humour, food top notch. Good to find..."
Debbie Breedt
"Great experience and good and honest food. After bad experience at other Italian restaurant in Albany I have decided to go to this lovely..."
T A
"I came here for a date after having had a bad Italian experience elsewhere. So I walked in with high expectations wanting it to be perfect to make up..."
Kimothy
"Amazing place to go! Been here a few times already and always super friendly and great food. Most definitely my regular place to eat! 10/10..."
Calvin Foss
"Astonishing customer service, astonishing food, astonishing speed, astonishing ambience, absolutely astonishing. Will be back again and again...."
Sebastian Hult
"We come here often and it is consistently great! Super friendly staff and excellent service. We have been here with kids, with our friends and as..."
Paul.hebbink
"Lunch here today Had the wagyu burger Partner had pizzaPerroni beerBoth sensational Service friendly This is a must try..."
Richard J
"Dined here for lunch today. The express lunch menu is awesome value with a variety of meal options & a wine, beer or soft drink for $20. I had the..."
Sarah S
"I got taken to Caffe E Cucina for another work lunch. When I heard it was a "cafe", I had visions of bacon & eggs and coffee going through my mind -..."
A Tale Of Two Tummies
"I am easily giving it a five coz the service was amazing! We tried the Pollo Affumicato to share and man were we glad to have shared it coz it's so..."
FoodieOodie95
"Great food // Easy going and entertaining hospitality // Good selection of wine We came here for a birthday lunch and we thoroughly enjoyed..."
Gabriela Glory
"Recommend this Italian cafe. I live nearby and whether I'm just popping in for a coffee, sitting down outside enjoying a beautiful dinner with my..."
Licina Zivka
"One of my favourite places! Awesome waiters, never had a bad meal there and they can cater for all tastes (which in my family is saying something)...."
Jon Pickford
"Me and my partner had breakfast this morning and it was ok..but nice coffee ..use to be very busy place ..don't know what happen. hope this will do..."
Maya Harlin
"Absolutely stunning! Such a variety on the menu with the most welcoming staff that are attentive but not annoying :) I had the fettuccine like pasta..."
Elizabeth Pondling
"We love dining at E Cucina. The food is always good, for dinner we normally get the bacon wrapped scallops, the surf and turf and then the..."
Maddie
"Me and hubby have been here a good handful of time and have always enjoyed the food and wine. There is one waiter there that can be a bit OTT but..."
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
"Been there on what I believe was their opening day a few years ago. Went back a few times since then. Service is quite welcoming and warm. The food..."
Kishore Mitra
"I liked their food better before they changed their menu! I loved the little sharing plates - the mushrooms were divine! The food is good but can..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Great friendly service, food was excellent, a bit pricey, but no regrets. My only issue was it was very noisy due to a private party in the..."
Fraser Collins
"Beautiful setup and atmosphere, perfect for a second or third date- as long as you're willing to spend a little more! The food was delicious and..."
Cathy Ma
"Breakfast always good, service depends on who is on, any food complaints delt with quickly and efficiently, usually a good experience, friendly..."
Tony
"Great Atmosphere and Service !Went here for lunch today after some months since a work function.Food was amazing ( Beef Cheek Ragu )..."
Matt D
"Today we decided to try the café's express lunch which offers a meal and a glass of wine or beer for $20. There were many appetising options and we..."
Lochbuie
"Have visited a few times - dinner is always great, top notch food (bit pricey but worth it). They also do a great breakfast special. Service can be a..."
Kat M
"What a fantastic meal I've just experienced at such an incredible Italian restaurant the deco just made it all so much better sitting by the wine..."
Natasha Black
"My Sunday cafe during the winter time where I relaxe and indulge in tranquility of being next to the fireplace listening to the rain pattering..."
Keith Bang
"You can tell this is a very good restaurant but our experience was mixed. When we arrived, we were just ignored for a while and told by a cranky..."
Aiman Bagasra
"Visited Caffe e Cucina 2 weeks ago with my family, after attending a funeral at Schnapper Rock just up the road. We walked in, were greeted, and told..."
Billie Cole
"I booked a reservation for 7 via the online tool for Mothers Day breakfast Sunday 11th May. My daughter and I had already been before fore breakfast..."
Susan Taylor
"I went there today for Mothers Day with my husband, our two children (11 and 9), mum and dad, cousin and her husband, and we all LOVED our dining..."
Fiona
"Just finishing dinner now so writing this review while still in the restaurant. I had dinner here with my son for the first time. He has eaten here..."
Will Wilson
"Had Christmas work dinner here. food was delicious and service was exceptional. I will come back for sure. i recommend people to come if you want a..."
Kody Jessup
"This place is exceptional! The menu is great, food is delicious and the staff go out of their way for guests. The wait help and front house staff..."
Donna Stapleton
"We have often been to Caffe e Cucina for breakfast and have always had good food and good service. We decided to go out for dinner to celebrate my..."
Sandra Batley
"We went there (family of 4) yesterday for dinner after reading all the reviews. We had trouble booking over the phone so ended of going in person for..."
XCiting Trips
"Caffe e Cucina A+++++. We have been for dinner, lunch and most recently went for breakfast a couple of weeks ago. It was the BEST BREAKFAST we have..."
Linda Grey
"Café Cucina - Fantastic, We keep coming back to this place! The best Café in Auckland!!! Great service and the food is amazing!. Love the staff who..."
Rick
"Stopped in here for the first time a week ago (as it is by my boyfriends house) & all we could think of the whole time we were there is, "why..."
Monique Williamson
"My partner surprised me with dinner out the last time I was in Auckland, and what a treat!!Caffe e Cucina is our new favourite place to eat...."
Victoria
"I have been to this restaurant many times and keep coming back trying different dishes and wines. They have a great selection and the food although..."
Geoff Long
"I have been here twice for dinner & once for breakfast. Every time the food was amazing! the staff are very friendly and attentive. I wouldn't..."
Lisa
"The welcoming atmosphere, helpful & friendly staff were great, and made the evening fun. Our waiter was awesome , was always available to cater..."
Sharon Johns
"I don't usually bother writing reviews but after reading the reviews here before dining at Caffe e Cucina using a deal voucher I felt I really needed..."
Caron Armer
"This was our second time that we have had dinner at e cucina and it was excellent. Attentive staff,delicious food. all round very good, although on..."
Yvette Atkinson
"Three of us breakfasted on Sunday morning and we found everything about this restaurant exceptional... impeccable service, great menu choices, prompt..."
Mike Erskine
"Always a pleasure to dine here and Sunday was no exception. The waiters were knowledgable and friendly - and very patient with my 18 month old too...."
Sandi Gamon
"Great lunch and will be back to try their evening atmosphere!I had the veggie cannelloni and adult daughter had the meatballs with spaghetti. ..."
Wendy Green
"Went there for my birthday. Amazing service. The gentleman that served us was brilliant. The best service I have ever had a restaurant. The wait for..."
Harrison C
"Have been there with girlfriends for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and food. Decided that we would take my husband there with our two..."
Susie Sullivan
"After a delicious evening dining experience at e Cucina a few weeks ago, todays 'girls' lunch was delicious once again. We were warmly welcomed and..."
Catherine Carran
"Great food, real Italian, awesome surroundings and excellent service! For lunch or dinner try this place, everything we have tried on menu is..."
Lyle Irwin
"Last night we were kindly welcomed by Marko. Service was out standing and so was food, however, one pasta dish was very small but was rich with..."
Sean
"Our meal was amazing. I can honestly say, this is the best Italian meal I have had in Auckland in the last 20 years. The service was fast and..."
Lhweighton
"I was a little concerned once I had made my booking for 8 people after reading the earlier review. I didn't need to be. We were celebrating my..."
Kaye
"This is the second time we have dined here and both times we have been impressed with Caffe e Cucina. They have an amazing choice of food and..."
Erin Syms
"We have now adopted this place as our fav restaurant. We take all our friends and consider ourselves locals now. The staff are fabulous, we like..."
Gill
"We had a dinner there and overall it was good. Pock belly was very impressive. The desserts are very yummy also. But price is a little too..."
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"Had dinner at Caffe e Cucina last night (Saturday). Great welcome, unfortunately the service was very slow. Food was okay. The group in the bar were..."
SylviA Caira
"As far as Italian food and good service goes, this restaurant was a nice surprise. We would never have known that a restaurant like this would be..."
Rachel
"Bought a voucher deal as there is hardly ever any in this area. Have never heard of this place but was quite excited.Booked on a Friday night..."
Dana
"The new building with its outdoor/indoor dining gives the benefits of outdoor dining in the summer but keeps you cool.The staff are..."
Tim
"I have been now about 7 times, each a slightly different experience, but all of them excellent. I have to agree with many of the above comments, it..."
Lesley
"My family and I have eaten at Cafe Eccucina several times and it never fails to please, Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.When it came to choosing a..."
Linda Francis
"I tried this restaurant twice using a voucher but they simply served you and gave the highest quality of service and food with friendly staff,..."
Mandy
"Lovely food, I had osso bucco which was large and very good, husband had steak cooked just how he asked. Only suggestion i would make is they sell..."
Debbie Gatland
"I came to this restaurant four times now, with friends and family and we were impressed each time we came here. Today morning mum and I were sitted..."
KAR
"Dined here on the 9th May (Wife b'day) and was absolutely delighted with this little gem. Whilst Italian theme, my drink waiter was Turkish and my..."
Pedro Brash
"A very friendly greeting by Marco set the tone for an excellent lunch. Great ambiance. Menu gave us plenty of choices and the food was superb...."
D&P Parker
"LOVE THIS PLACE! Doesn't look like much from the road, but inside is so modern and romantic with low lit tables. The service is excellent & the..."
Rochelle Hilton
"The staff are friendly and service pretty fast. While the food is good and we enjoyed our meals, I think I was a little disappointed because of all..."
Alice S
"Wonderful good quality, well priced food. We recommend the canelloni for dinner (also a available take away) and eggs benedict for brunch. The staff..."
Nicole
"Although this restaurant is in an unusual location, it has the most outstanding food, and a great wine list. We can highly recommend the bread &..."
Celeste Bowden
"FAN-TAS-TIC. From even 'before' you walk in the door you are treated like Royalty. We were greeted outside the door and shown inside. The staff are..."
Julie Stewart
"So impressed! Went for dinner on a Saturday night and the food was amazing. Also the guy in charge was so welcoming and provided us with such a..."
Candice
"I have to say I was very impressed. Food was amazing, service was impecable and was just a great night out for dinner. The only bad thing I can say..."
Chantelle
"Really, really lovely place. Casual but trendy. Service is excellent. Food was amazing and soooo good. Do try..."
Cyndy Price
"Had heard this place was good but it surpassed what I thought it would be. Attentive and friendly staff, a great wine list and menus that have..."
J Dabrowski
"Have been 3 times in 3 weeks - excellent restaurant, great interior, super food. There were over 150 bookings on the first night we went and they..."
Ann Thornton
"This was a real find in Albany as visiting Caffe e Cucina. Good food, great wine and excellent service. Restored my severely damaged faith in..."
JasonSmith
"One word - Amazing :)Great friendly staff - Great food - lovely wine - lovely vibe Have been back many times since opened for brunch,..."
Amanda
"What a superb gem hidden away. We came for breakfast. Great corn fritters and eggs benedict with superb bacon. Brilliant staff; nothing any trouble..."
Ron
"Arrived on Thursday 13/10/10 6.30pm so nicely setup stayed outside to watch the sunset to drink and eat our meal which was delivered promptly hot and..."
Kim Davidson
"great coffee and lovely surroundings, casual area and formal area.Went to long lunch today with friend, great food, recommend the Okawa Pinot..."
Deidre Anderson
"We had the pleasure of dining at Caffe e Cucina on Friday night. First impression was fantastic - the service was attentive and welcoming from the..."
Sienna
"Chic and new Italian restaurant. Great atmosphere, nice bar for cocktails and drinks and pleasant dining. Like the Wine Rack feature wall. Food is..."
Justine Dyer
"Dined at Caffe e Cucina on Saturday 02 October. Amazing food, great service, good value for money, huge selection of food to choose from, an..."
Karen Deane
"Service is spectacular. Very professional staff. Great environment. Bit pricey but worth..."
Shamal Kumar
"Four of us had lunch here today - it was quiet - BUT what super people, a lot of fun- very friendly service and the FOOD was excellent. For starters..."
Anne Green
"Very good Steak, salad, Tiramisù, as per pictures. The tiramisù is 18, whereas the 300 gr Steak is..."
G S
"They made our Saturday afternoon. A bit late lunch but worth ever. Warm Welcomed. Quiet place around 2.30pm to 3.30pm. A bit confused about menu as..."
Kambiz Radman
"First impression: it's an Italian restaurant in a car park. Spacious venue & fantastic wine list. Freindly service with plenty of good options on..."
Duncan Macnicol
"Been here after many years. Food was still nice but the service was very poor. I was almost slipped over in the reception area when both coming in..."
jin hee ahn
"I went to Caffe E Cucina for a tinder date (which went pretty well, I think she likes me!) for lunch, and had a great time. We ordered different..."
Morgan Williams
"Delicious pasta and beautifully presented on the plate, we also ordered a kids’ bolognese pasta which was..."
Ozana Corkery
"Team lunch today. Not crowded. Good ambience and music not too loud. Amazing food. Great serving! Ordered seared salmon and it was yum! Definitely..."
marvin navarrete
"We went for dinner and had lamb gnocchi and the margarita pizza, the gnocchi was the star of the show, really flavoursome, the pizza was lacking,..."
Matt Wilson
"Very good place for a Kai & a chill. Like all places, it may have it's days as depicted in some other reviews, but we had/have had a great time..."
James Francis
"Great food and coffee during weekdays. I was stunned by the fantastic taste of the coffee that I was served, and how beautiful and tasty the egg..."
头鱼
"Thanks for a wonderful experience last night. A group of 15 people and your service was excellent. Your staff Attentive, the food was amazing. Lamb..."
Doors Doors
The Middle Restaurant & Bar
78/100 (307 ratings)
Restaurants
Dining bars
Cafe
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
International
Fast Food
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Ribs
Curry
Café
Dining bars
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Seating
Table Service
Delivery
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Cash Only
Free off-street parking
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Cute spot with super reasonable prices! They had just ran out of the lamb shank (*cries*) so instead I got the goat curry, which comes with rice and..."
Shelly Gu
"What a warm and welcoming place to eat. We had the most fabulous meal with a big group of our local friends on Friday. The service was wonderful and..."
Kate Brimacomb
"We chose The Middle because we heard the pizzas were awesome, but once here my husband was swayed by the Malaysian Beef Curry which by far has to be..."
Michaela Peirce
"This is our local pizza and Indian curry place and we heartily recommend it. You can construct your own thin-crust pizza from a long list of tasty..."
Hans Versluys
"Absolutely brilliant friendly fast service with the most delicious food! Get the nachos while you wait for main...."
Gen
"Was a quiet night but that didn't put us off! The food was great, service was attentive and good drinks. Highly recommend the..."
Aileen Cox
"I have enormous affection for this little restaurant. It's a great little family run place doing all of the basics really well. For waiheke the..."
Alastair MacDiarmid
"This place is truly a gem. Service was excellent, atmosphere was really cute, and happy hour prices were super reasonable. But the best part was the..."
Juliet Perry
"Warm friendly and welcoming family run restaurant. Whether you want pizza, a burger or curry the menu won't disappoint. With a good wine and beer..."
Jessica Weston
"Highly recommend this family run business for great service and food, awesome and varied menu, LOVE the pesto cheesy garlic bread and kofta curry!..."
Karen Armstrong
The Little District
77/100 (1050 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Italian
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Asian
Italian
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Mid-range
"Food and service here is amazing. We always look forward to the..."
Chris
"Pretty venue with a modern vibe. Polite staff & very attentive. The food was served quick so we didn’t have to wait long. Ordered the chicken..."
K Sierra
"We had fillet steak and fish and chips and two cocktails. The food was pretty good and i really liked strawberry cocktail and also house cocktail was..."
Eater
"Close to cinema entrance at Sylvia Park, good vibe of the deco and seatings. It was Thursday lunch time, not too many customers inside the store,..."
Fiona Yao
"Reasonable price and good..."
Jessy Yao
"I love this little restaurant the food is absolutely delicious and the staff here are so friendly and very polite. I’ll be back keep up the good..."
Crystal Croft
"Good food, great ambience and music. Location is very convenient as well. We tried pizza and pasta both were excellent. Customer service was superb...."
Sanketh Gupta
"It has great ambiance which makes it a nice place to spend Friday evenings. Staff was accommodating and their service was prompt. Loved the pasta and..."
Ann Castillo
"With a modern industrial look, the place is wide and spacious with plenty seating. Lovely service and staff were friendly and accomodating...."
Alma Eats
"Little District is a modern bar/bistro style establishment. High ceilings and open dining area. Lovely interior and atmosphere.Environment-..."
JY
"We came here on a weekday afternoon , place was quite quiet, we ordered a few plates to share (rocket salad, bolognese, meatball and fish and chips),..."
May Hung
"Very enjoyable delicious food. Lamb and steak both very tasty and delicious. Can’t wait to go back. Great with Zgold. Service:..."
Tony Ma
"Absolutely love the decor of Little District. The place has easily the best ambiance of the restaurants in Sylvia Park. I ordered the madonna pizza -..."
Zoe Elizabeth
"Top quality and extremely helpful service. Delicious pizza. Awesome vibe to the place. Would most definitely come again. Highly..."
Dean S
"Food was really good. The service and vibe of the place were awsome. I had the garlic and cheese pizza bread, chicken fettuccine with a side of fries..."
Natalia Kaliatama Leolahi
"loved it! great for dinner with friends , great staff so nice and best service. Food was amazing!! I had the lamb rump and the lamb was delicious...."
Lee Ikihagai-Fasi
"To start with, service was a bit slow but food came reasonably fast. Pepperoni pizza was really good and the spaghetti was average. Nice decoration...."
Phuong Dao
"The food here is quite good, ordered 1 pizza and their fish and chips. The beer batter on their Fish n Chips was quite nice, their chips and the..."
Vincent Tong
"We've been regulars here ever since they opened and it's safe to say that every visit is consistently good, both with the food and..."
Y Anne
"I have heard a lot about this place and wanted to check it out. The ambiance and atmosphere is great, I love all the decor. But about the food. I..."
Crackerjacker
"Great atmosphere!! Music and the overall vibe of the place is awesome. We would give the staffs service a 10 out of 10, they were all so welcoming..."
Penne
"Situated at the edge of Sylvia Park Shopping Complex most bustling Foodies District you cannot help be drawn in by “Little Districts” bright..."
Food Buster Reviewers
"Very nice marinara pizza, the best I've ever had here in AKL, salmon and shrimp portions are very generous, went here last night for dinner and was..."
Pao Bautista
"The decor is very cool and I really enjoyed the vibe of the place. The staff were attentive, service was good.We got a couple of pizzas - they..."
Trinity Jourdain
"Visited here today for lunch around 1pm, when we arrived it wasn't that busy so we were seated fairly quickly. Drink service and ordering of the food..."
Retta
"Came to Sylvia Park for dinner and decided to come here after looking at all the other options.Once we entered we were led to the back of..."
Benedict Uy
"I loved the cauliflower bites so much, and the cocktail I got was so nice! The Parma pizza was also nice! Really great vibes and friendly..."
G 💖
"This place has really picked up their game with regards to food and service. Love the fried squid and garlic pizza bread. Great drinks choice too...."
Marcella Thompson
"I forgot to take a picture of the rest of the food, but here's a pic of the starter! The one on the right is the caramelised onion and blue cheese..."
Ashleigh Hea
"Don’t judge a restaurant entirely on its reviews. A friend of mine & I visited The Little District for dinner recently. Having read the..."
Anabelle
"I had lunch special ( pizza n the drink =15 dollars ) n added cocktail . Was not bad. And i saw big pizza was served to just next table. Next time i..."
Alice In New Zealand
"I went there with a friend the food is great, great atmosphere specially the waiters and waitress are so nice and friendly specially one person named..."
TommyL
"Had dinner recently for pizza and pasta. Great taste and flavour. Ambience and staff are friendly. Will come back again for sure. They serve..."
G
"Second visit: Chicken pizza - ended up vomiting. I am not sure if it's because of the pizza or what. I was feeling fine till I went to the bathroom!..."
Annie Wilson
"Went last week for dinner on a Thursday night, lovely place, really nicely decorated. The food was okay.. ordered the chicken burger and it was huge..."
Yasmina Dervishi
"I've been here 3 times now and it has always been fantastic. The pizzas are awesome with a wonderful smokiness from the woodfire. The chips are..."
Tegan Rose Barry
"Decoration + customer service + food + drinks are perfect!!! Good vibes as well. Definitely I will come back !! Keep it up guys well done..."
Arwa Su
"I came to this restaurant to celebrate my birthday with my family and overall had a relatively good experience. The first thing I ordered..."
Sophie Carrington
"Cannot fault Little District! The service was so efficient and the lady serving us was more professional and polite than any other restaurants I've..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"I’ve heard mixed reviews about this place, so I was hesitant to try it out. However, since it’s new and looked super cute in photos, I’ve..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Great little spot in the new area of Sylvia Park. Lots of seating options. Varied menu from breakfast until late including cabinet food & menu..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Had the most tastiest woodfired pizza here, and also ordered some naked fries served with a yummy aioli sauce :). The prices I believe are very fair..."
Juanita Matila
"A couple of us decided to have dinner here last minute and we thank them for taking us in as it was late and they were closing the kitchen. The Angus..."
Henrietta W
"This was my 3rd consecutive year coming to The Little District! 3 completely different events, set up, audience and requirements but the team here..."
Ashima Arora
"At Sylvia Park's culinary precinct The Little District is a great value for money restaurant. Angus steaks times 3. Southern Fried Chicken times 2...."
Roger “Lazardo66” Kimiangatau
"Great for friends and family. Drinks are tasty and delivered to you quick. Food is brilliant. Staff are friendly and don’t mess around. My..."
Max Lawson
"First time there. Very nice place. The food was tasty and delicious. My wife loved her beetroot salad. The service was top notch. Waited 10mins then..."
Utarenga Tinokura
"Came here for a birthday dinner with family. Might be because we came really early when no one else was in the restaurant yet but the food came..."
Christina Bi
"Perfect for a group - 22 of us on a rainy blustery Thursday for a work dinner. The team at Little District were brilliant. Great service both at the..."
NESSA LYANA
"Really good food, throughly enjoyed my Chicken Burger. .. Lemon & Lime Cheesecake was Fabulous... Helpful freindly staff... Was a Monday when we..."
Spider Webb
"Went there for a team lunch and pre-ordered the menu. Everything came exactly on time as we reached there. Staff were attentive and friendly. I..."
Shadiya Shaleen
"Came for a work lunch at midday on Friday. Ordered from the $20 menu which was decent value. There was a wait of over an hour for the food, which..."
Joshua Martinsen
"Entree was yummy! My cocktail was delicious ( it was something sour), dinner was fricken YUMMMMY. We had lamb shank and also a steak meal. HIGHLY..."
Jo Leaf
"Ample’s space, comfortable seating, easy access to car park and the..."
Maggie Chen
"I’ve eaten here a few times at different times of the day & have never been disappointed🙌💯👍 I’ll recommend the the cauliflower on the..."
Gorgeous Glynis Bowers
"Came to Sylvia Park for dinner and decided to come here after looking at all the other options. Once we entered we were led to the back of the..."
Benedict Uy
"Nice place for a decent meal. Staff members are friendly and welcoming. Fun overall vibe to hang out with mates etc. The only area of improvement..."
Som Chakraborty
"I really enjoyed the ceasar salad, it had all the right ingredients - I usually have to add some lemon and salt as most places use a sweet dressing,..."
Albert Maynard
Pane & Vino
76/100 (969 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
European
Pizza
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Bruschette
Pesto
Sit down
European
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"There were 16 of us celebrating family gathering. We loved the atmosphere and food was just fabulous! The restaurant was packed and yes it was noisy..."
Julia Parks
"A little Italy in NZ. Very authentic food. Great staff. Very special. Best pizza in the southern hemisphere...."
Sven Bock
"I keep returning and for good reason. Great food. Fabulous staff. Reminds me of all the times I spent in Italy. Bellissimo..."
Martin Read
"As always a fun night, great food, great..."
Julie Giesen
"Food was amazing and the staff were friendly very..."
Emily Michelle Hodge
"Great atmosphere, food & BYO.. can't go wrong...."
Rachel Mancini
"so reasonably priced and the food and staff were absolutely amazing. Thanks so much! Will definitely be back here..."
Georgia-Rae Paxton
"Great food and great service! I would definately go..."
Simone Lang
"The food is great and so is the service. Can't wait to go back for..."
Anne Beresford
"Service = 2.5/5; Taste = 4/5; Value for money = 4/5; Menu Options = 5/5; Vibe = 4/5; Hubby rating = 4/5. Pane e Vino takes me back to Italy with..."
Honest Foodie
"My all time favourite restaurant! Will continue to keep going back for their carbonara..."
Georgia Ganley Sharp
"Amazing experience every time! Authentic food, lovely dinning area and the staff make the experience even better! Such warm, welcoming people!..."
Sophie Lara
"Found this gem by accident! Good pizza🍕 , but I understand that gnocchi is a very hard dish, I would have enjoyed even more if the proportion was..."
FlyingMonkey
"The BEST pizza in town! Seriously! Every variety I’ve tried has been absolutely drool worthy. I love the outdoor dining, both upstairs and even on..."
Chan Can Eat
"I must say I wasn't sure what to expect given the mix of reviews for Pane e Vino but wow, I was pleasantly surprised. Service was great, food was..."
Hailee Forde
"Best spaghetti cabonara I’ve tasted to date in Auckland. Also had the calamari (which was delish), lots of red wine and finished the night with a..."
Brizzle
"First came here with a friend in 2012, enjoyed the bruschetta and pizzas so yummy. If you’re looking for a true Italian styles, this is the place..."
David Harvey
"Delicious Italian!!! The pasta is so fresh and tasty. The ravioli is a favourite. Quirky little place that is great for a BYO but if you’re not..."
Bayley
"I’ve been here numerous times for dinner with friends. Staff always have gone above and beyond and my goodness - the food is sensational. I’m..."
Claire & Dan
"Come here for lunch every so often and usually leave quite satisfied. Lunch prices are reasonable and portion sizes are good. Have never been here..."
Let's Eat!
"Went here for a birthday party with a big group. We pretty much took over half the shop. We were looked after very well considering most of us were..."
Jocheli015
"My partner and I came along for dinner and were both highly impressed with the quality of the food. We shared a pizza and a pasta and both were..."
Jon-Paul Fey
"Cute resturant. Authentic Italian great atmosphere. The menu is extensive and very well priced. Beauitful brucetta gorgeous pasta. Recommend for an..."
Oones Connor
"Delicious food and great service, but ravioli serving size is small (should be at least 1.5 x bigger) - especially compared be to the calzones which..."
Sophie Ravlich
"Have been here a couple of times for lunch, and have always had a good experience here.The second visit I had a Pugliese pizza and a Ravioli ai..."
Miss H
"At a suggestion me and a gaggle of friends decided to go for a BYO equaling an excursion to Pane & Vino. Overall food, service and ambiance were..."
Ben Mcguinness-Ngatai
"Good food and good service. I had the vegetarian linguine and hubby had the vegetarian ravioli.... Hubby thought the ravioli was too cheesy and I..."
Himani Shah
"Excellent service. Thoroughly enjoyed the mushroom linguine and bruschetta. Lovely atmosphere and the cost is reasonable + worth every cent!..."
Chanel Sharp
"This hidden byo gem is tucked behind the bustling streets of Ponsonby. Well known for being the spot for weekend group gatherings, feasting on their..."
Fridayu
"Great ambience and authentic italian food. However, portion size was a bit small and didn't feel worth the price. The tiramisu is a must..."
Shahzad Mehta
"We were lucky enough to find a parking right outside this cute little restaurant on a rainy, windy night and had great company for dinner. Between..."
Vitale Eti
"We had our wedding lunch here and I have to say, the food, the service, the atmosphere...EVERYTHING, was just AMAZING...we wanted something that..."
Angelique
"No matter how busy these guys are the sevice is always fantastic. Not to mention the food! Same high quality every time, most delicious eye fillet...."
Josh
"We came here as a big party of about 20 people. They set us up down the back of the restaurant with a small outdoor area. They were very..."
Tania Dawson
"Yummy Snapper ! BYO and an awesome happy vibe on Friday and saturday nights with all the BYO party goers. The Tiramisu is a nice one too! Limoncello..."
Marina
"A quaint restaurant down to the very core. Came here with a tonne of people for a work do. They put us in the back room which fot everyone in nicely...."
Josh Law
"A real Italian Trattoria in the heart of Ponsonby.. superb! No need to travel to Italy now for the real deal :-) Italian guys in the kitchen (not..."
Frank
"Good pizza. Great wine. Cracks me up that the specials board was items taken from the menu at the same price or more. The location makes this place...."
A
" I get it .. is a trattoria a informal place where people go to eat service is casua etc. But if the place is owned by Italian you expect the..."
MommyYummy
"I went to this restaurant a year ago, I ordered a meat platter and two pizza's it was really quiet good.  I liked how i could put my own Balsamic..."
Heidi M
"Yeah ok going out for dinner lunch whatever its about the food. Ok. But in today's ways its gotta be like a sold out show of cirq de sole (mind my..."
Dave Son
"I'm always surprised when people say they've never been here. Almost every time I've been here the place has been jam packed. To the food... I've..."
Vincent Warner
"I feel Pane & Vino should be rated higher than it is. To me, the meals here are authentic italian. The gnocci, the breads, the deli style platters,..."
Jess
"Great spot with delicious food and fantastic service. Try the deep fried lamb rack in mushroom sauce - it's fabulous!!!! Highly recommended..."
Brendon
"My friends and I recently had a BYO at this restaurant. The staff were friendly, there was a separate area for us and the food was absolutely divine...."
Monique A Ebert
"A gem of an Italian restaurant!Run by real Italians, the experience is authentic, and so is their food.I went for a friend's farewell,..."
Britney Beeby
"Got takeaways from here, and although they were a little cold once we got home (our fault completely) the food was undoubtadbly..."
Myfoxycorner
"Amazing! Amazing food. Amazing service. Love coming here it's becoming a weekly occurrence, could have a higher recommendation for a restaurant. Byo..."
Hannah May
"Love Pane & Vino! My favorite Italian. I have been here multiple times and always get great service, the food is good and good portion sizes. Always..."
Lisa Whyte
"Been here for my birthday, and my first "authentic" italian restaurant. I must say that they impressed me on the food that they served. The portions..."
Monchang
"Had a work dinner at Pane & Vino with about 20+ of us. They accommodated us well and we were seated in a separate part of the restaurant away from..."
Nicole Melchor
"Real italian restaurant in AucklandGood and friendly service, amazing food...Very busy during the weekend, you can find more relax during..."
Mirko Scardoni
"I first discovered this wee gem with a group of friends and have been coming here regularly since. I have ordered a variety of items from..."
Saskia Halleen
"Went here for a byo and highly recommend it! We sat outside and it was a little cold, there are heaters though but only at one end. I ordered the..."
Tessa Hall
"Our group of 6 visited Pane & Vino tonight for a birthday celebration. After reading the reviews I was fairly sceptical, but we were quite suprised!..."
Amy Webb
"A warm and cosy authentic Italian restaurant; Pane & Vino.My favourite dish is their Linguine ai frutti di mare(With squid, mussels,..."
Jade Lim
"Great place, its noisy and cramped but the food is as good as anywhere I have had it in Italy!I really enjoy the place and every time I go..."
Nickmard Khoey
"Always have so much fun here! Make sure to ask to be seated inside to make the most of the atmosphere. Have had amazing food the four times I have..."
Victoria Carran
"Went along with a small group-we asked the waiter for his selection of some beautiful antipasto starters-fantastic!! For a main dish I got the whole..."
Gareth Reynolds
"I've been to Pane & Vino numerous times and have always had a great experience. I went there for a friends birthday and all the waiters even came..."
Char & Ricky Pundog
"It's noisy and it's fun... The food is flavourful and authentic. Tito's hospitality is second to none. Pane e Vino is perfect for groups. Love..."
Anna
"Don't understand some of these terrible reviews. The bruschetta we ordered was a little burnt, but it was fine so we didn't complain. However, I'm..."
Chelsea
"Awesome experience! I love this place. It is no fine dining, but good fun and great pizza! Very chilled out and great customer service! Good idea for..."
Moniquea Frear
"We started with an anti-pasto platter to share, which was fresh and gorgeous. Then the 2 boys had a starter. These were tasty and just right sized...."
Amanda
"Absolutely delicious! Genuine Italian cooking with friendly staff! Reasonably priced too. Highly recommended..."
Samantha
"Tasty, authentic ItalianRated 4 stars but deserves 4.5 if not 5.We have dined here at least half a dozen times and enjoyed..."
Lucas Stone
"Went for lunch with my sister visiting from Melbourne on Friday, 29 June. We had a voucher, but did not make a booking. We were welcomed warmly. My..."
Juno
"Turned up for lunch without booking to use a deal discount. Waiter asked if we had a voucher, collected it from us and read through it. Was worried..."
NomNomPanda
"First thing first, Food was amazing!! The pizza was thin and full of flavour, the pasta the same and. The Waiter was polite and a chilled pro! The..."
Nishiyaman
"Our favourite thing about Pane & Vino is that the pizzas taste just like the ones in Italy. The margarita pizza is a personal favourite - simple..."
Hayley
"Came here with my boyfriend for a pre-Valentines dinner, first impressions- the menu is HUGE. So many dishes to choose from, which is usually a..."
Kirsty Brough
"This place has the most authentic Italian food that i have tasted since I left Sydney - finally. Don't expect silver service and yes its a bit..."
Vanessa Hunt
"I love this..."
Lauren Simpson
"We booked a large group - 15 adults and 10 kids for the Abuffatta Italiana on Monday night. Booked via website and confirmed via phone the day..."
Droll
"hey yes they are busy but that is a good sign, no one wants a restaurant that doesnt turn its tables quickly!! Great Buzz easy take away and even..."
Madelynne McArthur
"GREAT FOOD! Been here about 6 times now and love it. Very reasonably priced and decent..."
Zoe
"We have been here about four times and will keep coming back. The place is as authentic as it comes having been to Italy recently it compares well...."
BoingNZ
"We ate there on Friday night. The food was Italian as in Italy, as opposed to Italian as in New York, London, Melbourne or Auckland. The service was..."
Harold Merriman
"Pane and Vino is located in the old church on Williamson Avenue. The place is quite small but they also do have an upstairs area. We were able to get..."
Benedict Uy
"Brilliant little place. Great service and food. We will be..."
Caleb Watson
"Cozy interior but noisy. The man who looks like the owner is kind and busy staff. Pasta and pizza are all delicious. I really enjoyed the..."
Stella K.
"Delicious food, well presented, tasty. Good selection of beverage. Great service, friendly staff. Pane e Vino is prepared to accommodate special..."
M. Lang
"Our waiter was friendly and eccentric and the food was delicious! The atmosphere was cosy and warm. Had an unfortunate seat that put me eye level..."
Carissa Huynh
"This little Italian restaurant is great! Delicious food, super accommodating for allergies, Amy our waitress was..."
Jodie Warner
"Nice food in an amazingly built place. Staff is super friendly. Calamari and Garlic bread made up an awesome starter followed by chicken parmesan..."
Shujjaat Khan
"Delicious meal from start to finish. The gnocchi was to die for I haven't gotten it out of my head since and can't wait to go back for more. The..."
Mark McErlean
"Yummy garlic prawn entree - generous enough to keep 2 of us satisfied! The fish dish with the rocket and balsamic vinaigrette was also yummy! The..."
Deb Jarvis
"Great venue for a group dinner, but also a quiet night out earler in the week. Tasty meal and good Italian..."
Gavin Gribben
"Absolutely glorious tiramisu and the frutti de mare linguine was divine. All the seafood was cooked well and the pasta was well seasoned with a..."
Sarah Rendle
"Found this place at the beginning of the year when I came with my best friend and have come back 4 times since. Such beautiful food always go for the..."
Bridgette M
"Celebrated NYE at Pane e Vino. An already awesome, character old fire station has been transformed into an Italian food heaven. We had a calamari to..."
Kevin
"Amazing atmosphere it really felt like you were transported to italy. Waiters were friendly and attentive. I got the special of handmade pasta which..."
Siobhan
"It’s a nice and cozy place. Pasta was really good, pizza was amazing, but huge minus for profiteroles: they were microwaved frozen ones from the..."
Oksana Koptelova
De' Niro
75/100 (454 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Risotto
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Atmosphere 4Taste 5Price 5Service 5Chicken Fettuccine and Fettuccine Alfredo!Went there for lunch Chicken Fettuccine..."
Kelly
"I went here for the $10 lunch special; chicken fettuccine! The food was absolutely delicious and worth the price. Not to mention even without the..."
Sing4grace
"I got the risotto which I absolutely loved. The portion size was so big that I couldn't finish the dish. My friend got the carbonara which was also..."
Renie
"Love going here for lunch! Pasta is tasty, and a good..."
Tyra Regan
"We came at around 9 pm that's probably why the person at the counter was kind of grumpy. I asked first if I could still order and if they were..."
Lala
"Okay visit #5 to the popular Elliot stables dining area and this time tried Italian and we had chicken fettuccine and a seafood salad, ate on site..."
Diner8Here
"Pizza here doesn’t have the same consistency than a typical pizzeria. I think it’s because of the type of oven. My friend didn’t like much his..."
Chicca Fumagalli
"Pizza has always been my favorite fast food, especially when it is with seafood! Other stores hardly ever offer seafood pizza so glad that I found..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Chicken fettuccine was $10 for the lunch special today. Chicken wasn’t too dry and mushrooms were soft. Pasta was flavoured well. Loved the texture..."
Rosanne Choy
"The fettuccine and pizza at De Niro is superb, the ingredients speaks authentic Italian, combined with the beautiful dining spaces of elliot stables..."
Calvin
"First time visiting Elliott Stables, even though i’ve known about this place for many years I just never had the urge to try it out because of the..."
Navdeep
"Had lunch here yesterday with my wife had beautiful chicken and mushroom pizza and chicken mushroom fettuccini ,beautiful food cheap lunch , first..."
Stephen Bell
"A great place to go if you are not sure what you feel like, there’s plenty of options to get your palate going and the place feels like a party. De..."
DC
"Chicken fettuccine - my friend has been coming here for years, always orders the same dish, and I’d never disappointed. Such a lovely location..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"One of my favourite places to go to have lunch with friends when I'm craving pasta! My friends and I come here often and the service is great aswell..."
Ashvini Chelliah
"Quick, efficient and friendly service. Great variety of Italian meals and the waitress is quite helpful. Love their pasta meals - worth its price...."
Amorita Maharaj
"Very friendly staff, food is amazing and is a good choice for a casual dinner. Marguerita's pizza was to die for. I'll be back for sure, very..."
Kimberly Karoline
"I love the pasta here but I am always skeptical when dining in a group, as it can take ages to get your food.Most recently I was not..."
Emma W
"Had the callimari. It was very tasty. I think Elliot stables atmosphere is great. Have to be lucky to get a table at night though. I had food from 5..."
Restaurant Assassin
"One of the nice tasting Italian restaurants in terms of their pasta in Elliot Stables. My favourite is the Penne Con Pollo which has a great balance..."
Jason Zhang
"De Niro est un excellent resturanté. La pizza est servie rapidement. Mon favoris est la margarita et Di pollo. De Niro est meilleur pour la Pizza..."
Dean
"Celebrated birthday of my colleague there.ordered pepperoni pizza and wine.pizza was excellent .thin crust and not too greasy at all.very..."
Serge Foodini
"Have never dined at Elliot Stables, and decided to give it a try. Walking in felt like you were in some part of Europe! Since Italian is one of my..."
Kirsten
"We had Italian Mussels with some herb bread in the side, and Seafood Risotto.The green lipped mussels were huge, and delicious. The bread was..."
Emma-Jane Sperling
"This place is delicious. If you are a yummy rissotto I would go here! Had the vegetarian and chicken rissottos here - perfect balance! I love the..."
Elle
"Another great restaurant option at Elliot st stables. I went for a traditional Pepperoni pizza which was delicious! My sister had the fettuccine..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Go to De Niro's for 5 star quality meals. They are consistant in their preparations. The only place we have found that cook eye Fillet steaks to..."
Moodie Smuts
"Took a chance and ordered pizza and lasagna.Was a great night out with my favourite chef Paula.we decided to order the vegeterian pizza and beef..."
Marius Kriek
"We have only ordered a pizza so the review cannot reflect other dishes on offer. The pizza is a decent size with thin base and a clean Italian taste...."
Christian
"Amazing Italian! The wine tasted crisp and delicious. We ordered the vegetariana pizza and the penne de Niro . The pizza was out of the world. The..."
Vyshnavee Nikhil Sathasivam
"We came here for lunch today after a shopping trip in the city. Ordered the ham and mushroom pizza and a chicken salad to share. The pizza was lovely..."
Sam Papworth
"These guys do a tasty vegetarian pizza (& pasta & other such Italian goodies) which they make sofast. Sneakily ordered a kids size which is a..."
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"I've been to De Niro once before catching a movie. With its warm vibe, De Niro is a nice place to cosy up with your loved ones especially at night. I..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"I've been here plenty of times. I used to frequent Elliot Stables when I was a Uni student and De Niro was my favourite place inside. I love their..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"I went here for a date night, there was an awesome jazz band there and the atmosphere of Elliot Stables is just gorgeous.The food from De Niro..."
Chr Cat
"My friend and I came here recently for dinner, and both were pretty pleased I had a pizza with prosciutto and mushroom, and it was really great. It's..."
Lena Duffin
"My partner and I ordered a pizza from here and it was lovely. Priced quite high but the taste and quality is definitely worth it. Elliot stables is a..."
Anna Smith
"Food tastes great. I have tried multiple items and can say the standard is good. It won't break the bank either.However, portion size can..."
Shreyas Mahanta
"The counter lady was really friendly and superb in taking the order. No dramas there. We ordered one spaghetti bolognaise and the vegetarian pizza...."
Jessica Harris
"Awesome ambience which is characteristic of Elliot Stables. Order was fairly quick, however it was late for lunch time so keep that in mind. I..."
Dianca Mitchell
"The staff was nice and the food was quick to come. I ordered the chicken pizza and the pumpkin pasta(?) which came as a surprise, as I'd been..."
Twintail
"Bellissimo - The food is fantastic here. Incredibly authentic and impeccably tasty. I honestly cant get over the pumpkin cannelloni. Seriously..."
House Of Eats
"Loved Elliot Stables! Chose this place because we both liked Italian and were really happy with our decision. The staff were friendly and the food..."
Mikayla Plaziuk
"Went to Deniro for lunch at Elliott stables. The staff there are really friendly and the owner Aleksandr is awesome guy. The pizza we had was one of..."
Joe Critic
"We had dinner here. Very friendly service and great food. Portion is huge! Pizza is thin crust and a lots of cheese. Risotto was great with a lot of..."
Vangirl
"A very different kind of food court setting. Ambience is amazing. Lot of happening people around, makes the ambience more lively. For food..."
Woollen03
"I love the Elliott Stables area when eating in groups because everyone can sort of get what they want and then all regroup back at one table...."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"A good place to go when you want a hearty meal. Their pastas have always been generous in both portion size as well as the amount of..."
Jemimah
"Absolutely love the pastas here. especially during lunch where its $10 special. Very authentic. absolutely amazing atmosphere. could do with better..."
Chantel Lewis
"Elliot Stables have long been a go-to for us on date nights, it's loud, dim, busy and genuinely feels as if you're in holiday on europe. It's an..."
Paige Eriwata
"Great food well sized portions, couldn't actually finish mine because it was a good big size! It was good enough to finish but I was just too full!..."
Foodie Feels
"Having a business meeting in the city on Monday, we took the opportunity of revisiting Elliott Stables and decided to eat at De Niros as Italian food..."
Lochbuie
"This restaurant is always our choice for pizza. We tried pasta as well but was not so nice. As for pizza, they are very lovely and price is not bad..."
Aya
"Pizza was delicious and quick. It is so light, not stodgy like the usual takeaway pizzas.This is my second time there and I enjoyed it both..."
Jesse James .
"We usually eat a dinner at De Niro Ristorante and Pizzeria Bar whenever we stay in Auckland. It is consistently good, reliable and always meets our..."
Robert Feigel
"The Chicken Fettucini @ $21.90 is DIVINE!!! MMMMMMMMM... YUMMY!!! I thought the food was well priced and delicious. Atmosphere is nice and very handy..."
Maree
"The atmosphere of Elliot stables is amazing in it's self but adding de niro's food into the mix spells out the perfect venue for good wholesome..."
Sushmitha D
"This is my favourite pizza place in Auckland. The staff are very happy to Adjust the vegetarian pizza to be vegan. I love the atmosphere in Elliot..."
Rachael Claudette
"The pizzas are sooo food here!! Deniro is located inside Elliot stables so there is plenty of seating and a great atmosphere. We've had the pizza..."
Dog Eats World
"Amazing food at amazing prices. Went for lunch, ordered a couple of pasta dishes and had both delivered, freshly made, within 10 minutes. Will..."
Jansen McQuivey
"Had the seafood risotto and the truffle spaghetti. The truffle spaghetti wasn't too truffle flavoured but it did taste good with the salty pieces of..."
Wilson Shum
"I really enjoyed the pizza! Little bit thin but this style was better. If you tell them a table number, they will bring it to your table. Lunch..."
joy kim
"Was craving the spaghetti bolognese from here, which has been my comfort food since 2019, so I ordered and it was perfect just as always. None of..."
Naomi
"Pizza here doesn’t have the same consistency than a typical pizzeria. I think it’s because of the type of oven. My friend didn’t like much his..."
Chicca Fumagalli
"Friendly fast service. Pepperoni pizza for $13 made an adequate lunch. Elliot Stables is a convenient location for a city refreshment..."
Dora Green
"I was a bit skeptical at the rating, but it was way better than I expected. Large servings too, usually, when you order spaghetti, you don’t get..."
Debbie Nik
"We had two different stakes tonight and both been absolutely incredible. Reasonable pricing, and the food was just right. Will be back to try more..."
Viktoriia Galaganova
"Good flavour qnd taste. Crust was thin but not crunchy. Kids liked it. A bit..."
Froilan J.
"I went with 2 other friends and we all were very happy with the pastas that we ordered. I had the penne arribiata which was perfectly cooked and even..."
Roger Hunger
Gina's Italian Kitchen
75/100 (2141 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Meatballs
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Prawns
Polenta
Tiramisu
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I just died and went to heaven I have never left a review before at a restaurant. I don't have Facebook so I am writing this from my wife's..."
Juliet McCormack
"Bought a grabone for four - took my elderly mum and celebrated last night in NZ with visiting relative from Chile. Was a great night out. Loved the..."
Jane Christie
"Amazing dinner tonight thanks. Took the extended family out for Miss 11's birthday because she wanted "the best spaghetti and meatballs" � for her..."
Damon Kinley
"To Joyce, Alex and the staff, Just wanted to say a huge Thank you to you both and your awesome staff for a fantastic Saturday night. We all..."
Beryl Heka
"Great night we had for my friend’s hens night! We had Kirk as our waiter and did a great job entertaining our table of 17 ladies � The games were..."
Chrystal Tayler
"Wow! What an amazing team! We emailed our orders in advance as we had to leave quickly and the team was incredible with fast communication and..."
Joy Kavya Ravela
"So hard to find a decent, authentic Italian restaurant in Auckland, but Gina's is one of them! Feels just like the pizzeria's you'd come across in..."
Sarah Albrecht
"Excellent place!!! very good Italian restaurant and with very good attention, 100%..."
Kturro Krmona
"Best Italian food I've ever had in my damn life! I didn't think gnocci or pizza could taste like home I've never known. I feel like I know so much..."
Nina
"Absolutely fantastic!Im definitely going to come here again. Good service, great ambience and some good ole delicious italian food.The food..."
Jedediah J
"Well everyone speaks Italian here so I guess you can't really question the authenticity of it! The food was pretty decent but a tad overpriced for..."
Jay
"I’ve tried a lot of pizza and pasta in Italy from the cheap ones to the gourmet ones and the difference on price doesn’t really dictate the..."
Ang Sarap
"Food: 8.5/10Service: 9/10Ambience: 8/10Overall: 8.5/10Absolutely delicious food, especially the scotch fillet..."
TheDiner
"I don't understand the low rating for Gina's. I have been here a handful of times and every time, it has been great. The polenta chips are served..."
Veronica Te
"We've been to there for dinner a couple of times. The first time was a very good experience. Hot yummy food in a cold winter night. However the last..."
Bright One
"Nice place.Friendly staff.Great pizza.And by great, I mean: * good dough, light and crispy * good seasoning * good..."
Fernando Mayoral
"Had a pleasant early dinner here over the long weekend. Service was quick and efficient and my lamb gnocchi was hearty with lots of pieces of lamb in..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Thanks so much to the fantastic staff at Gina's. I had my 50th there last week. It was an awesome night. 46 guests and 5 children all had a great..."
Carron Chessum
"Firstly, I loved the vibe of this place. Such a friendly and warm service. We had the spaghetti allo Scorpio (the prawns and mussels were so fresh..."
Gabrielle Tan
"Went to celebrate my birthday here and I must say I made the correct choice.Food is great we ordered pizzas and garlic bread, had an excellent..."
Aditya
"The food has got better. The staff is ok. Wish the pizza had some ommph. Its a bit too dark towards the back. Need brighter lighting. Lunch about..."
Alas
"Been here three times and every time as good as the last, very impressed with the care the team took with my 9 year old and making my wife’s..."
Owen Sheehan
"Great authentic Italian restaurant with Italian staff! Been here a couple of times now. Last time me and my boyfriend went on a grab one deal, often..."
Dessertislife
"My boyfriend loves this little place, I think it's just ok. Italian is my favourite so i've been to a LOT of Italian restaurants. We had Calamari and..."
Emma Kenny
"Ordered Tiramisu through menu log so I didn't have to dine in. The tiramisu was much bigger portion than I anticipated, they used real alcohol in it..."
Heidi M
"Good food, great atmosphere! Lovely dessert, I felt the homemade pasta, I feel really impressed. Very fun and welcoming customer service. We had a..."
CherryPie
"We had a good night at Gina's Italian Kitchen. We liked the warm and cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. The service was prompt, and the waiter gave..."
Isabelle Bouchard
"Stopped by for dinner and was able to get a table without booking. It was busy but we didn't have to wait too long to order. Went for the special..."
Benedict Uy
"Loved the service the staff were so friendly and welcoming the food came out quickly and was delicious it's really a wonderful atmosphere will..."
Elena Olive Fanene
"I came here for my birthday dinner with friends. The place was really busy. I ordered Aranchini for starter, Seafood spagetti for the main,  The..."
Kyoko Aoki
"Came here for a friend's birthday and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The dining space was a tad cramped for the 10 of us but we still enjoyed..."
I_like_pickles
"I order takeaway from Gina's quite often. They have really good pizzas. Their pasta are really good as well. It's a bit crowded but they're is no..."
Justinelaboisse
"Recently we were invited by First Table to trial their service and we immediately loved the idea behind it. As the old saying goes, ‘The Early Bird..."
Hungry Auckland
"Ever since I moved to Auckland I have been looking for an authentic Italian restaurant. So glad I found this place! The lasagna was delicious, as was..."
Shaina Boswell
"My boyfriend and I can't stop coming back to this local gem! We have probably dined here 10 times and the friendly, welcoming staff never disappoint...."
Ashleigh
"Had really nice time with my boyfriend:) the food was all delicious and it was relaxing, happy atmosphere. I had porkbelly dish which was soft and..."
Noeyh Sarah
"This is my special place where I'm consistently given the best service, the most delicious food from entree to desert and coffee.. Not to mention the..."
Shushilatakao
"Best Italian place in town!!Awesome staff and service, so friendly and super fast!So much food to choose from, and everything is..."
Carey Cameron
"What a wonderful restaurant . Good service . The food was very tasty ... very good atmosphere and good place for the party .. it is very popular..."
Remi Cornel
"Went for my Sisters Bday, had a great time!!We got a grabone voucher, and the ratio of food for money, lets say it was money well..."
Joey Faaui
"Highly Recommended. Food was great!!!!Our waiter was charming and professional, making sure we well looked after.Thank..."
Abigail Kerr
"Amazing authentic Italian food. Staff are very friendly and inviting. Beautiful ambience inside. I recommend this place to whoever appreciates good..."
Lissy Fehnker
"We went during a work week and ordered from the lunch menu.. There were five of us and we decided to order difference dishes to try them all.. We..."
Dilini Perera
"Fantastic pizza! Cheerful chef gave me valuable knowledge about aging the pizza base a few days to let the yeast ferment properly. So no bloating for..."
Ashley McLean
"A work colleague was kind enough to gift us their Grab One voucher, so we had dinner @ G's last night (Fri night). We'd booked for 8pm but arrived..."
Vitale Eti
"I finally got try try this place, heard lots of good reviews from friends and family. We booked ahead as it was a special occasion. Being a long..."
Keith Eades
"This is my aunt's FAVOURITE. She's a regular and they know her by name. But whether it's your first or hundred and first time at Ginas, you'll be..."
Trixibelle Swan
"We came to Gina's a while back for dinner and were greeted warmly on arrival. The staff there were very welcoming and during the course of the meal..."
Sheena
"Great atmosphere, great food, plenty of parking and I usually get a table even with out a bookingLove the rabbit ragout and the ravioli is..."
Tina Harrison
"Tried 4 course meal dinner at this place. The pasta and Tiramisu were pretty good. The bruschetta entree was okay. Overall, pretty happy with the..."
James
"We went there on Friday night with a GrabOne deal and it was great. Very easy to book I went onto their website (very flash) and received..."
Kelly Hansen
"I’ve been to Gina’s quite a lot, and love the ‘authentic’ Italian cuisine they have there. I only put that in quotation marks as I’ve never..."
Louisa Vickers
"Service is excellent. Food is great. We had the II Quartetto. After the dinner the waiter offered us their South of Italy- Lemoncello. So..."
John Phillip
"Great food and an enjoyable night! The lasagne was delicious! Although it did get a tad loud at times - it was a fun energy and sounded like everyone..."
Natalie
"Bought a voucher off Grabone for 4 people.We arrived about 15 minutes early for our table.Ordered a couple of drinks after a lengthy wait..."
Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu
"Okay, from the gorgeous front of house staff to the chefs in kitchen, Energy was amazing! Food came out fast & my favourite entree "Bruschetta"..."
James Dymondz Derham
"This place is one of the few Italian places in Auckland that can call their food "authentic". At least as close as you can come to being authentic..."
Kishore Mitra
"Both food and ambience were great at this place. I went with 3 friends and we all ordered a typical 3-course meal to celebrate my friend's birthday...."
Annie Ren
"The restaurant was full and we didn't make a reservation but the friendly staff did accommodate us and gave us a table. Service was great, the food..."
Royneel K
"This cute little restaurant came recommended from a friend, and two girlfriends and I went for a mid week dinner. The flirty, confident, and..."
Meg Gosnell
"The service was really good, really friendly staff who make you feel welcome and have strong accents. My lasagna was a bit oily and not the best I've..."
Georgia Vossen
"We had a great time. The food was very nice and the service was great. It's great to see staff that really enjoy their work and want to make sure..."
Danny Van Der Velde
"Took my niece there and we both loved the atmosphere & food. Tad small meals...if I had read the reviews I wouldn't have taken her. I think people..."
Leigh D
"The owner beckons us in from the street, introducing himself as Alex, with an infectious enthusiasm and Italian charm. THAT accent. One step inside..."
Kirsty Cardy
"Dined here with family last Thursday. The food was delicious ..we ordered the Gnocchi con Ravi do Agnello and the Calzone Tia Bella..the only..."
Manic Diner
"Went here to celebrate a birthday. Nice Italian restaurant with excellent service :) Food was great too! Will definitely come back again next..."
Janine Milena Soo Thow
"We went with a group of four on a Saturday. Place was fairly full and buzzing. Lovely Latin atmosphere - friendly waiters, some big groups, some..."
Maria Hayward
"The atmosphere was big, the flavour was big, the prices were fair. We had such an awesome night, my food was amazing and the staff were helpful,..."
Becks Murray
"My fiance went here for her hen's night and this is her review:Loved this place, had a really great night here. It's very Italian and makes the..."
Keith
"I made this account just to post a review for Gina's! The only italian food i knew before i went here was just pizzas...but Gina's made me to explore..."
Nicole Collins
"First of all, some of the complaints need to be addressed. The pizzas have minimal toppings because that's how a traditional pizza is made, in fact..."
Erin
"Recently 10 of us had a great night at Gina's. Having read some of the earlier reviews we were a little hesitant about going, however, we were..."
Heather McCullough
"I went to Gina's on my birthday. I had wanted to go when they were located between the wedding shop and dry cleaners in Symonds Street. What..."
Fyrea Anna
"Paid our first visit here after hearing rave reviews, the atmosphere and the service here is simply amazing. In fact, blown away by the service would..."
Sarah
"I had a great lunch at Gina's, and was surprised to see all the negative reviews here. I believe that the long wait time/priceyness/bad service..."
Tabe-Aruki
"Took our daughter (11) and her friends here for dinner last night. It was so fun, rowdy and delicious....just perfect.Had the lamb ragout - it..."
Emma
"Just got back from a lovely meal. Fortunately we didn't let recent negative reviews deter us from returning to this place after about a year now...."
Evelyn Tan
"Loved their fresh pasta with lamb ragu in red wine - so tender and pasta had a home-made feel. Also really enjoyed the Italian cherry bubbles on..."
Lillian
"Gina's is an awesome restaraunt!! The food is delicious and served quite quickly. Passionate Italian waiters - if your the birthday girl you even get..."
Jess Swingler
"really enjoyed dinner here. the waitstaff were charming. accommodated my freinds allergy very..."
Siobhan
"Amazing atmosphere, good sized meals which are reasonably priced. Very impressive..."
Kylie Haines
"I love this place, the atmosphere is awesome and the food is spectacular. Nothing can beat fresh pasta :) oh and the waiters..."
Ryan
"Wow!....we had been looking for a 'real' Italian restaurant. We found it here!Delicious food, bubbly atmosphere and great service!! Will definitely..."
Emma
"I read the reviews before choosing Gina Pizza. They were not flash but I decided to try anyway. Disregard all previous poor reviews!! We just rocked..."
Craig Meehan
"Went to Gina's on a Sunday night and it was very busy and vibrant. We ordered the Bruchetta with mushrooms and mozzarella - was yummy!!The..."
Cameo Yung
"Excellent food! Definatly recommended...."
Nicholas Harris
"Best italian place for fun fun fun meals! esp for celebrations!Best recommended for chicks only nites ;)Really beautiful Italian food! The..."
Minas Al-Ansari
"Awsome atmosphere, fantastic food. Always full so make sure you book a day in..."
Nick Marshall
"Nice Italian restaurant. Food were good, prices were on the high side, hard to find parking, also quite crowded when the place is full. Quantity is..."
Bo
"Had a office end of year catch up here. From booking until the event I contacted Gina's via email and got a prompt reply. The food was amazing and..."
Dulani Rupasinghe
"One of our favorite restaurants in Auckland! Staff are so welcoming and lovely. Food is reasonably priced with generous potion. Let alone the food..."
Cindy Z
"Nice little restaurant located in the heart of Mt Eden, came here for dinner, so street parking is by chance. Tried several different dishes and..."
PP CC
"Enjoyed a yummy meal of pizza and polenta chips. The chips were a good size, plenty of them and the dip was a perfect accompaniment. Toscana pizza..."
Vanessa Baker
"I ordered the pizza caprese with chilli flakes and my friend ordered a garlic bread! The pizza caprese is essentially a Margherita pizza with fresh..."
Heeda QAS
"Food was incredible and came out very quickly! Service was amazing and very welcoming. Definitely will be going back! My partner and I loved the..."
Ava Silby
"One of my favourite places as a treat! Location is super handy with parking on side streets. Price is reasonable, the food comes out SUPER fresh, I..."
Devina DK
"Loved the burrata board and arrabiatta pasta! Quick service and so..."
Puja Shah
"Best Italian Cuisine in Auckland. Second visit in one week and can't get enough. Highly recommend..."
Maria Mezher
"Very nice food and lovely place. Recommend the pizza! They have a great garden area at the back as..."
Evelyn Mendel