Buon Venuti

Buon Venuti, Browns Bay 16 Glen Road - Browns Bay

Italian
• Pizza
• European
• Sit down

81/100
Recommended by 6 people
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Last update on 13/12/2023
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Last update on 20/12/2023
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Last update on 14/03/2021
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Hannah__b
+4
Came here on a Saturday night, busy little place and we got takeaway, friendly staff and great food, dining in is a little more expensive compared to takeaway though but overall experience here was great and will be back for some more pasta
one month ago
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Courtenay
+5
Stopped here a few weeks ago for dinner and absolutely loved it! The staff here are beyond lovely, very attentive and helpful, even going as far as to suggest a customisation to make the dish even better! Will definitely be back here again
Sep 13, 2019
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Me And My Darlings
+5
FANTASTICO!!! Bravo!

High: The most SUBLIME PIZZA!!
Low: no booth seating anymore : ( 
Dog friendly: outside tables only

This was the 1st pizzeria in Browns Bay ever! My parents used to take me there when I was a kid in the 80s. (Yes, that was a VERY long time ago) And it was soooo exciting because it was foreign, back in the day when our dining experiences were extremely limited AND there as booth seating!!!!

So I have very sentimental fond memories of this restaurant. For many decades I never ventured back because it had changed hands it just was never going to live up to those good old days...

UNTIL NOW!!!  A group of 5 of us were in Browns Bay and in need of some food and I thought it was time to give Buon Venuti a go again. I was transported back to my 7 year old self (and my adult backpacker self with this authentic Italian pizza that was totally mouthwatering! 

We cannot get enough and make excuses to go to Browns Bay just to order pizza.

Chef is ex Toninos in Mission Bay when it was owned by an old Italian - so he knows his stuff. My only other fave pizza place is Prego but Buon Venuti wins hands down when it comes to decadent pizza.

Takeout and enjoy beachside down the road or dine in at the rustic little red and white checked tablecothed tables with cute kitch dishes.

YOU HAVE TO GO try for yourself!!!! I wish these photos could convey just how mouthwateringly scrumptious, juicy and topping crammed these pizzas are.
Sep 04, 2019
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Amy
+5
I often don’t leave reviews but this restaurant I felt like I needed to voice how much of a great experience I had, the waiter was very friendly/ helpful and attentive and the food was delicious, will definitely be returning again :)
Feb 14, 2019
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Grace Huang
+4
Authentic little Italian restaurant perfect for a family dinner after a day at the beach.

Service: 7/10
When we walked inside there was no one at the front of house nor at the bar so we had to try to get the attention of the staff inside the kitchen.
The waitress was very lovely and got us our utensils and water, and often checked up on us to see if we needed anything.
The food took about half an hour which is a little long considering the restaurant only had one other table and there were two workers in the kitchen.

Food: 8/10
We ordered the garlic bread pizza, gnocchi with blue vein cheese with cream and veal masala.
The garlic bread pizza was quite small and the flavour closely resembled a spring onion pancake, and didn’t really taste like garlic, but still tasted great.
The gnocchi was super heavy and had a strong blue cheese and parmesan cheese taste. As time went by, a pool of oil started to form on the top of my pasta. The gnocchi itself was a little inconsistent in texture, some were harder some were mushier, but overall it was pretty good.
The veal had been tenderised so thoroughly it basically fell apart at the touch of the knife. The mushroom sauce was very tasty and the vegetables were roasted nicely.
The portions were okay for the price, my mother was full but I’m a big eater so it’s pretty hard for me to get stuffed.

Ambiance: 7/10
This is a lovely little space for a small family dinner if you’re craving some Italian food. It’s a little cramped inside so I wouldn’t recommend it for large groups of people.
There’s some calming italian music playing in the background and the restaurant is pretty peaceful and quiet.
There are beautiful paintings and art on the walls, and the dark lighting helps create a romantic elegant atmosphere.

This is a great place for a nice meal and I would recommend this place if you’re in the area. The portions are decent and the prices are quite affordable.
Aug 30, 2018
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Romana Petrie
+5
Such an incredible little gem.
It's always pretty quiet but the food is amazing. I solidly recommend it, it's got a cute little vibe, great for a date or group dinner.
This is one of my favourite little places to visit. It is one of my favourite local spots.
Please check this place out if you have time.
Aug 10, 2018
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Lenise Leal
+5
Very polite and welcoming staff (both the waiter and the chef) and amazing food. Quiet and cozy place. The lasagna is worth trying. Everything impeccable.
Jun 12, 2018
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Msmooo
+5
We had a lovely meal, blue cheese gnocchi was great, so was the special veg cannelloni. Also had another pasta dish from their special black board that was good! Definitely going back, to try their pizzas. Staff were really helpful and friendly.
Oct 15, 2017
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Sharifulkhan9
+5
I have been in this restaurant few times and every time I had great service and foods are mouth watering delicious all dishes and pizza are so good that makes me go back every time ...great place to eat...
Sep 27, 2017
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Britti A
+4.5
We came here last night for my dads birthday dinner. The food was great and service was excellent. Our table ordered funghi pizza, the venison special, vegetarian cannelloni + spaghetti peperoncini al'aglio and everyone was very happy. I'm vegan and even though none of the desserts are vegan our server went and checked to see if any of the gelato were dairy free and two flavors were so i was able to enjoy dessert with everyone else. Thanks!
Aug 23, 2017
5
Omar K
+5
I've lived in Browns Bay for a number of years and somehow never tried Buon Venuti until today. I will definitely be coming back! My wife and I had a standard sized pizza to share as a starter, which was the perfect size and delicious. Mains came shortly after and really hit the spot. Staff were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is cute and cozy. Portion sizes were more than enough for us. Only snapped a pic of the Special Pizza and Banana Delizio.
5
Mia T (MIA 3POU)
+5
My partner walked into this place last minute. I was craving something like ramen noodles. But we had already eaten out at a Korean place the night before. Anyways, we were instantly welcomed in and set at a table by a young fellow. This waiter was very lovely, polite and patient. He lets us settle in, he asked us politely if we were okay with the table choice. He then asked if we wanted a litt candle on our table. This was super cute as it was Valentine’s Day but we weren’t really there for that. But it totally set the mood. He kept us informed and allowed us to sit while he went grab us water. In the mean time we had a think about what we wanted to eat on the menu. At the right time he was back to check on us and we ordered. The food didn’t really take that long to come out either. The food was delicious though! We had calamari and prawns for entree. They were both great with the great sauces they were marinated in😍 For our main, we had Rack of lamb and an Alfredo fettuccine with ham and chicken. The fettuccine sauce was delicious with everything in the pasta. 😍 My partner had the rack of lamb and he said it was lovely but just a little too “tomatoe-y”😅 Then again, he doesn’t really like tomatoes. So for that I’m sure it was still great cause he ended up eating it all! Hospitality and customer service was GREAT, from the start til we walked out the door! Big ups to the Buon Venuti Ristorante & Pizzeria! Your workers make it more comfy to sit there and talk whilst eating food😍 That last minute turn up ended up being our fave part of the night! We will definitely be back to try the pizzeria😍
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Todd McKinney
+4
Hadn't been into Buon Venuti since 1992 when I lived in Browns Bay, and while the ownership has changed hands, and they've remodeled a little, the food was "FANTASTIC", just like it always was. Very attentive young lad serving us provided top notch service. Do yourself a favour and try it, you won't be disappointed.
5
Olivia Grainger
+5
I meant to do this such a long time ago but awhile ago me and boyfriend went here and now we are coming back tonight and we are so excited. The food is so good and the atmosphere is the best, such a lovely friendly vibe, definitely my favourite Italian restaurant
5
Carol Buckner
+5
Love this place! Food is always well prepared and delicious! Staff are lovely. Ordered quattro stagioni pizza and garlic & mozzarella pizza bread......so tasty! Definitely recommend Buon Venuti!
5
Lucky in Love Auckland Weddings
+5
SUPER SATISFYING! My favourite pizzeria since - I have been coming here since I was a child, on and off for the last 40 years! The current Chef does the original Italian owner justice, creating dishes that will leave you wanting more! Very friendly team and cosy rustic ambience. The most delicious pizza and pasta in Auckland.
5
Tej Kumar
+5
Im a pizza fanatic, and this is probably the best Italian pizza on the North Shore and top 5 in NZ.
5
Rob
+5
Superb Italian food with great service. The guy tending us was really friendly and welcoming. Cosy place on a wintery weather.
5
michelle O'Loughlin
+5
We went with our teenage kids. We haven’t been for a while so weren’t sure what to expect. The new owners are doing a great job. The atmosphere is so much fun with the opera and Italian music playing set the scene for an enjoyable evening. The Italian wine was great and the portions of pasta are so generous. My unfillable son loved the gnocchi. We shared the pizzas which we had to take home as they are large. All round I would recommend this restaurant. So casual, with a great atmosphere and good value for money.
5
Karen Norton Fernandez
+5
Every meal I've had here has veen excellent. Bellisimo!

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Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday:
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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