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Buon Venuti
81/100 (540 ratings)
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"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..."
Hannah__b
"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..."
Courtenay
"FANTASTICO!!! Bravo!High: The most SUBLIME PIZZA!!Low: no booth seating anymore : ( Dog friendly: outside tables..."
Me And My Darlings
"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/..."
Amy
"Authentic little Italian restaurant perfect for a family dinner after a day at the beach.Service: 7/10When we walked inside there was..."
Grace Huang
"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..."
Romana Petrie
"Very polite and welcoming staff (both the waiter and the chef) and amazing food. Quiet and cozy place. The lasagna is worth trying. Everything..."
Lenise Leal
"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..."
Msmooo
"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..."
Sharifulkhan9
"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..."
Britti A
"Heard that there were new owners and thought I'd better give it a try.  The service was very friendly, menu extensive, and the pizza was one of the..."
Raspberry Beret
"I have been so many time to this restaurant. it's the typical Italian restaurant, ran and managed by a family. it's his point of strength. it's like..."
Margherita Cavani
"Always enjoyed the food here, authentic Italian food. Sometimes the service can be a bit slow when busy, but we normally go early so usually have..."
Chris Snyders
"Absolutely loved the food and our visit here tonight. The staff we really lovely, beautiful atmosphere and WOW the food is amazing! We will..."
Mmilesnz
"It's my son's favourite Italian restaurant- what can I say? The food is yummy, servings are generous and the crew are..."
JaimeC
"love this place, been here many times. i do admit the service and food arrival time can range from poor to excellent depending on the night but it..."
LH
"My partner and I have dined here a few times now , as well as getting takeaway meals from time to time. We have both enjoyed the meals immensely ,..."
Nigel Yorke
"Love this place, has great food, great atmosphere food always tastes great! My favourite is the Galliano chicken recommend it highly! If your looking..."
Samantha Grace
"I'm not a food expert by any means but every time I go there I love it. It's a quite little place where you can have fun.I won't mess around and say..."
Jason Gibbons
"Buon Venuti is a small family run restaurant in Browns Bay. It is home cooked style food, like you'd get in Italy. The atmosphere is very..."
Rob Rogers
"Been going here for many, many years- never had anything but a great meal, the homemade pasta, the creamy sauces, the flavours! There's a reason we..."
Denise
"Oh yes. Really good authentic Italian, at a great price! The staff are fantastic, I believe it's family run but I may be mistaken. Hidden away, we..."
Erin Hall
"This is one of our regulars, cheap and cheerful authentic Italian food. New owners but just as good as previously. Recommended for a value meal with..."
Fraser Collins
"it's a small place in Browns Bay not on the main street but the food it's great. It is for sure a taste of Italy and it is done pretty much the way..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Delicious authentic Italian food served in a lovely atmosphere! The pizzas here are great and in the same style that you would get them in Italy. We..."
Mmmfood
"Authentic Italian, reminds me of the restaurants we ate at in Italy. Delicious food! Nice range on the menu too. Ambient atmosphere, friendly staff,..."
Olivia Clements
"Delicimo! After a simple google of restaurants in Browns Bay, we decided to head along to Buon Venuti - we were not disappointed. The welcome and..."
Catherine Carran
"We have been going to Bueon Venuti for years. Gina and Maria are excellent cooks, The food is always great. 10/10 Laura the waitress is great too...."
Glenys Newby
"In one word - YUMMY! I loved the Italian atmosphere and music! It took me back to Italy! The steak was perfect! And the home-made tirimisu was..."
Princess Hadeel
"It was great to return to Buon Venuti, and just as great to find things hadn't changed. Still the "real deal" - true Italian food with a..."
PhilBee
"Good and hearty Italian dishes, all true to Italian style, just like the true blue Italian proprietor of this fine restaurant.If you are..."
Chris
"Buon Venuti is a great little restaurant. It’s a high quality suburban Italian family business which maintains consistent food quality, a great..."
John Marks
"Amazing soul good at really reasonable prices! Best pasta we have ever had, definitely favourite restaurant ever.The pizza bread and..."
Nicole
"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..."
Omar K
"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..."
Mia T (MIA 3POU)
"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..."
Todd McKinney
"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..."
Olivia Grainger
"Love this place! Food is always well prepared and delicious! Staff are lovely. Ordered quattro stagioni pizza and garlic & mozzarella pizza..."
Carol Buckner
"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..."
Lucky in Love Auckland Weddings
"Im a pizza fanatic, and this is probably the best Italian pizza on the North Shore and top 5 in..."
Tej Kumar
"Superb Italian food with great service. The guy tending us was really friendly and welcoming. Cosy place on a wintery..."
Rob
"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..."
michelle O'Loughlin
"Every meal I've had here has veen excellent...."
Karen Norton Fernandez
"Lovely food and people, one of, if not my favorite pizza in..."
Mark Collier
"I hadn't been here for ages and didn't expect it to be as good as it was. The new owners have done a great job in tidying up the place and it has a..."
Christine Laverty
"I'm always nervous ordering scallops and/or chicken livers- it doesn't take much to wreck them. Both were fresh and cooked to perfection. Service was..."
Sara Jensen
"Lovely restaurant with friendly staff and delicious food. The restaurant is very quaint and should definitely be considered for your Italian fix..."
Karl Swart
"My favorite Italian restaurant. Food is on another level. I took friends who are celebrating Persian New Year today. They loved it. Thank you so..."
Lindsay Martin
Dantes
76/100 (236 ratings)
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Italian
"What a fantastic go to place for freshly cooked, top quality Italian food. Everything - from the pastas, pizzas and desserts is cooked with distinct,..."
Shivam Chawla
"This casual pizza place ticks all the boxes for us. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Dantes' pizzas are second to none. We are always..."
L Weavers
"Superb hosts and good conversation, gorgeous view by the ocean in Browns Bay. The food is also every time excellent...."
Anna Ripley
"Really good pizza and pasta but please get a plain kids cheese pizza or the..."
Andre Cressy
"Lvl 3 lockdown, no worries Dante's got my back. First time there, obviously getting it takeaway. Loved the pizza, the bases had all the wood fire..."
James
"My partner and I ordered takeaway tonight (due to covid19). We were very happy with the service across the phone and the food was great. We ordered a..."
Amy Bartlett
"Great location on the waterfront. Indoor or outdoor. The BEST fried bread ever. The dough is left for a couple of days meaning the gluten does not..."
Juliasloane1@gmail.com
"Best Italian in NZ, pizza is Devine it will take you straight to Italy, the pasta is the freshest We’ve ever had and bursts with flavor (amazing..."
Italiana
"Impromptu visit, never been before and was a little weary, however everything was absolutely perfect, well cooked and delicious! Will definitely come..."
Craig Bennett
"Amazing food. Awesome atmosphere. Friendly staff. Definitely recommend. Worth trying. Price is for what you get of nice food and great service. Pizza..."
Mohy Sorour
"Came here for dinner last night with the family and we all left full & happy. The owner was in at the time and he was so friendly and made a lot of..."
Karina
"The staff were very friendly and welcoming.In our group of 8 we had a variety of food and drinks and when it was served it came straight to the..."
Romana Petrie
"| Spaghetti Pomodoro |-The dish had very tangy sour flavors from the tomato. It's quite light, a great pasta dish that doesn't leave you..."
Food2belly
"Great Dante’s pizza - traditional, thin and great ingredients. Nice outside area and overlooking the beach and park. what is there not to..."
Andrew Buxton
"We have not visited Dante's for over a year but are SO glad we decided to try it again. Decor is fresh and cosy and the food was delicious. We had..."
M Johnstone
"We had the Margherita pizza and the prosciutto and I would highly recommend both, the pizza base was perfect with a great flavour and texture. I..."
Evan Moore
"The Calamari starter was ok but the pork belly and spaghetti dish was great. Nice atmosphere, service great with friendly staff. I'd go back there..."
Kerry Kay
"First time here. As a confirmed lover of pizza and most things Italian I have to say that Dante's is a real delight. Traditional wood fired pizza,..."
Mark Anderson
"Dante’s is fantastic! We go there regularly & are never disappointed. The pizza is delicious, completely authentic, we can’t get enough of it! &..."
Kelsey Keegan-Tidswell
"Pizza is very good. There is a different menu on weekends where prices are higher. Have not seen the queue or many visitors to do prices higher. Up..."
Susan Prewer
"Really impressed with Dantes Brown's Bay...we've loved their pizzas way back from their Huipai days and I was thrilled to see they were opening up..."
Francesca de Jong
"We ate dinner last night, the pasta was delicious, tasty and exactly Italian dishes. Dessert also very good. The chef Carmen sweet and gentle. ..."
Mirella
"Thank you to all the staff for making my daughter's 15th birthday dinner a wonderful experience. So kind of you to have served the birthday cake we..."
Kevin Naidoo
"We had a lovely night out at Dantes. Great food, seriously amazing pizza. Everything hand made from scratch. Best pizza I've had. I fully fully..."
Yure Radojkovich
"Absolutely enjoyed every mouthful ...the staff were so attentive and..."
Trudy Hall
"Best Italian for miles, but wait there's more: you must try the beef ribs! They are massive and absolutely beautiful. The first time I have seen..."
Anu Raasakka
"Real Italian pizza with sourdough base and yummy traditional toppings. Excellent service. It's great to have this place in Browns Bay. Highly..."
Madalina NITA
"What lovely warm, personable service. Delicious pizza. Outdoor area looking at the beach and playground. Fantastic addition to our local restaurants...."
Sarah Pepper
"Best pizza in Auckland! The service from the lady working there was phenomenal. Highly recommend it for the service and food..."
Morne van der Merwe
The Velvet Gypsy
70/100 (520 ratings)
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Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Vegetarian Friendly
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Breakfast
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Burger
Salad
"Visited for our first time a few weeks back. We ordered mains and desert. The dessert was a very generous portion.  Food was pretty good and..."
Kelly Sanderson
"We come here on Sundays for the 1+1 pizza! Our favourite is the Chicken Brie-Bee. It’s delicious and has the right amount of toppings. Chips are..."
Belle De Leon
"Came here with a colleague for a working lunch, staff were very friendly & the food came out quickly and was fresh and tasty! I will definitely be..."
Kayla Bosher
"Good food, great environment to meet someone for a business breakfast. Quick service, quiet enough to talk and good food. The food was actually..."
David Smith
"Velvet Gypsy is one of our local restaurants.  Quality can be very mixed.  However on our last couple of visits we have enjoyed the food and..."
Sam Jones
""Taco Thursday"These tacos are amazing for what you pay! Love the idea of making your own taco and also that you can pick two meats from a few..."
Hester Gabrielle Colmar Pierard
"Me and 6 of my friends came here, sat on the only free table that was big enough to fit all of us which happened to be covered in the last peoples..."
Angel
"Came here in the afternoon for a late lunch. Place was very cozy. Food was over expectation for a place like this. Had a chicken fettuccine and it..."
Chadwick Wang
"great food, the pizzas are amazing as well as the rest of the menu, the service is really great, friendly, attentive staff. would highly recommend..."
Eloise Baker
"better than average but nothing special. there are a few nice options in the menu. great decoration and location. good service. food tastes just..."
Dimitrios Konstantopoulos
"Yay....and finally! New staff has made the world of difference to the ambiance at Velvet Gypsy. But also the food is really good; tonight I had..."
Marion
"I've been here before and I would say that the food is okay depending on what you order. The pizza's are nice but nothing fancy. It's a beautiful..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Service was very good I had the maple glazed pork belly it was awesome flavors worked really well my friend had the lamb shoulder looked good he..."
Bruce Martin
"This restaurant has two faces to it and can be hit and miss dependent on the flow of the day. The beach side has outdoor tables as well as a seating..."
Aucklander
"Woww its a great place to have a date . I been dining around the shore and why i missed this place. Me and my partner went there to have dinner ,..."
Abin Sunny
"DId the 2 pizza deal for $20 on a sunday We have done this many times. The pizza are fantastic. We have eaten here before and the food was very good...."
Andre Cressy
"Enjoyed their 2 for $20 gourmet pizza deal last Sunday evening. Such a bargain, the pizzas were large, had a good amount of quality toppings and the..."
Jill
"I'm normally a steak girl so we came down to this restaurant for their Thursday Steak special, but this night I decided to venture out and try..."
Bethany
"Beautiful location and lovely atmosphere. We had great food and cocktails! I'd highly recommend the pork belly and pizza, they were delish! Only wish..."
Rach G.
"What a fantastic place! You get the best of both worlds with a restaurant and bar! Beautiful place to sit with coffee and good friends- which is..."
Laura Baggett
"Great food and excellent service from the staff in the restaurant! We headed to the bar after eating on a Friday night and there was awesome live..."
John Dinmore
"Came to this fantastic spot last Sunday to try out the pizza special. The place was packed when we walked past but had a great atmosphere so thought..."
Drake R
"The Velvet Gypsy is officially one of my favourite places to eat out in Browns Bay.A friend of mine and i went on a Monday night. The atmosphere..."
Cadence Woods
"Large menu, and small share plates are actually quite big. Wings good, wedges meh and arancini amazing. Good drinks selection at reasonable prices...."
David Forsyth
"While I was at The Velvet Gypsy Bar And Restaurant, my family and I ordered two original Monteith beers, two Tohu Merlot, one original Cokacola, and..."
Max Nicholls
"Great food and drink. Friendly staff and lots of choice on the menu. Loved the squid and halloumi fries! Iced chocolate was perfect on a hot Summers..."
Cassandra Kitt
"Thank you Velvet Gypsy for great food and drink - after our Team social event. The guys were thirsty and hungry. Love your outdoor area - great for..."
AB Electrical
"Good coffee and the pizzas looked (and smelled) great! Also great ambience and beach..."
Christian Montenegro
"Lovely location great atmosphere friendly staff good food except that our steaks were over cooked and maybe childrens meals could be served first..."
Bowser Dante
"The atmosphere and service here has always been good. As a family group we have been to this place quite often. Good seating options. Accommodating..."
Liam Brown
"Great service, really friendly staff. Brought out a fresh iced dish of water for our fur baby Daisy. Good selection of beers and wines. Can keep an..."
Yvette Mcleod
"Only bought chips. Was a bit more expensive than normal. BUT it was AWESOME! The chips wasn’t too oily, outside was really crunchy, and the aioli..."
Dan Sy
"I’ve eaten at the Velvet Gypsy on several occasions and have always found the food to be consistently great and the atmosphere relaxed and..."
Katherine Sawers
"What an amazing little café! The prices are great for the quality and quantity of food and service you get there. It's atmosphere is homey and..."
Candice Olwage-Waloejo
"Fantastic food, so much flavour & great size portions. Service was pretty casual. Awesome location, outdoor dining facing the..."
Kelly Samson
"I give a 4 star rating due to the outstanding level if service and professionalism of the staff. Super friendly, respectful and helpful. Food was..."
Leon Jacobs