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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 account.
Let me set the scene.............
We have been traveling today from Rotorua having walked all day from tourist attraction to tourist attraction. we then arrive in Auckland at our Hotel at about 7:30 PM. We then walked another km up Symonds Street to Gina's, into a 20 knot headwind with the rain. We were seated immediately and offered the menu, just by chance I asked if there was a special tonight and was informed that there was a pork belly special with the mushroom sauce potatoes and salad.
I ordered the pork belly and then from the time it hit the table I was completely oblivious to anything else that happened until I'd finished the plate.
I advised the waitress to let the chef know that all I wanted to do was lick the plate.
And 52 years old I have cooked many pork roasts, slow cooked pork bellies and consider myself somewhat of an expert, but this poor belly that I ate this evening was to die for.
Thanks very much, Sean
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 buzzy atmosphere, the briefly wild Italian moments, such as when the lights went out and the kitchen burst in flames 🔥 The food was yummy too. We all had different dishes three from the grabone menu and one had pork belly for an extra $10. Recommend the arancini for entre & the tiramisu for dessert. Watch out for expensive wine though!!!
Amazing dinner tonight thanks. Took the extended family out for Miss 11's birthday because she wanted "the best spaghetti and meatballs" � for her bday treat. Not only did Gina's deliver on this front, but all 10 other meals (pizza, pasta and veal) were met with rave reviews. The staff were fantastic and the birthday song at the end really capped off a great night. Thanks team, we had a blast and will be back soon
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 thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality your guys showed towards our Bride-to-be, myself and our ladies. Thank you for looking after our large group of ladies, no doubt everyone enjoyed their night and I cannot thank you enough!
Huge Shout to the guys Marco, Andre and the boys for entertaining our ladies also to Patrick and the boys behind the bar and not forgetting Alex for being a fantastic Host. Can't wait to come back again!
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 really fun and the food was so tasty and filling! The tiramisu was sooo yummy too! Thanks Joyce and the team for a memorable night! �
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 service! The food was delicious, filling and the mango panna cotta allo yoghurt was heaven on a plate. Thanks for going the extra mile for us - definitely coming back :)
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 Italy and the food was great! Decent helpings too! We'll be back again, and soon!
Excellent place!!! very good Italian restaurant and with very good attention, 100% recommended
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 service super friendly and fast. Cannot recommend this place enough. Keep up the good work guys!!
One of our favorite restaurants in Auckland! Staff are so welcoming and lovely. Food is reasonably priced with generous potion. Let alone the food taste absolutely delicious! Definitely recommend 😊
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 tastes good. If you like Italian food this will be a great place to come and visit.
Staffs are polite and friendly, seatings at the back is reasonably comfort.
Definitely worth coming here for your next meal 😉👍👍
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 was delicious and all washed down with a beautiful red. A table nearby had Tirumisu for desert, we were too full but plan to come back and leave room as it looked amazing.
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 mozerella, basil leaves and olive oil! I’ve had Margherita’s at a lot of places but Gina’s has to be the best I’ve had! It’s incredible how much flavour was packed into such a simple pizza (I think the chilli flakes also played its part). Definitely rate 10/10!
On other hand, the garlic bread was so unique, I have never had anything like it before. The garlic bread was essentially wood fired bread with dried herbs and garlic. It was exceptional, it was not oily or saucy as you would expect your average garlic bread to be. It was crunchy and had just the right amount of oil to not leave the bread so dry in your mouth. But… the best part is when you take a bite and the flavours explode in your mouth. 10/10! Will definitely be ordering again!
Super cheap compared to other shops but is also generally reasonably priced!
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 braised lamb penne pasta and mozzarella bread 10/10 recommend!!
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 would say it’s pretty authentic. They have most definitely aced all the flavours for their pizzas/ pastas. Staff are so approachable. The garden outside makes you feel so special especially with the blankets that are provided on your seat. I will keep coming back and recommend this place to anyone looking for Italian food.
Loved the burrata board and arrabiatta pasta! Quick service and so yummy!
Best Italian Cuisine in Auckland. Second visit in one week and can't get enough. Highly recommend 👌
Very nice food and lovely place. Recommend the pizza! They have a great garden area at the back as well.
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