TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Archie's Restaurant And Pizzeria

82/100 (3176 ratings)

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"Beautiful service, top wine and excellent food! Thank you Alessandro and..."

Annamarie Brbich

"Second time eating Archie’s and my goodness they do not disappoint! Amazing wood fires pizza and pasta! I mean look at that cream cheese ratio!..."

Lindsey Sun

"Really yum pizzas and pasta..loved the desserts too! Best service and super friendly staff! Been here too many times and always keen for another..."

Kritika

"Best seafood risotto I’ve ever had. There’re fish, scallops, mussels, squids and prawns inside the tasty..."

Lost In Dawn

"I love Archies! I have eaten here many times and every time is great. Friendly service, delicious food and wonderful vibe! The pizza and pasta are..."

Nikki Sykes

"Their pasta, seafood salad and lamb shank are very good! Worth trying. But risotto is a bit watery...."

Stella Lin

"PERFECTION! Everything I have tried from here is 10/10 no fault! Every dish is delicious! My favourite being the aubergine and leek filled..."

Biani Hoskins-Peri

"My friend and I were not too hungry so we only got a pizza and two drinks for a snack before movie. The Al Salmone was absolutely delicious! I had..."

The Poor Foodie

"Went on Monday and damn it was busy!! Staff was really attentive and helpful and service was prompt.I ordered fettuccine polo pasta which was..."

Vikram.vij

"Always the go to for a nice pizza and pasta! The staff are very friendly..."

Renie

"My sister and I went for lunch on saturday and had the garlic pizza with their balsamic vinegar on the side (which was the best thing to have on a..."

Kat Santos

"Food drinks games and bowling! Can u really go wrong..... we ordered the hot dogs literally all of them on the menu the chicken one was probably..."

#fatlyfe

"The food was so good and the price is okay. Lunch menu was 18 dollars. Could have been cheaper but it was good amount of food for that price. We went..."

Karen Kwan

"Mamma Mia pizzeria!!! (How do I know you read that in an Italian accent 😉). If you know Archie’s , you know that their food is SICK. I ordered..."

Altynai Saralaeva

"Archie's is a bustling little restaurant tucked away in Newmarket offering fantastically authentic Italian food. This is a lovely little gem with..."

Matchstick Reviews

"Both my boyfriend and I were craving Italian and decided to try out Archies on a busy Friday night. When we got there, it was already pretty full..."

Sharon Louie

"We came here on a bustling Wednesday night and were seated in the covered outdoor area. We ordered an Alla Margarita Pizza and Penne Polo..."

Vivian C

"Archie’s has been here forever and is my all time favorite restaurant in New Market since uni when each dish was only $14. Nothing has changed..."

Jonathan Chau

"We came here for the first time over the weekend for lunch and the restaurant was so busy that it was at full capacity! Not sure if it was because of..."

Sueshi

"Margherita pizza your location 2️⃣: Archies Pizzeria, Newmarket. This little place is situated in a nice and cozy lane of small..."

Allan Ha

"Italian paradise: personally I would rate the best risotto I had! I tried sautéed prawn risotto, oh so perfect. Also that yummy prosciutto..."

Surbhi Kharbanda

"Amazing food, service is great. Gave me a new appreciation for italian food. Pizza is cooked in a stone oven, quality of pastas were very..."

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"Came here for a birthday lunch with 15 or so friends. The atmosphere was cheerful and the interior was really quite authentic, with the bustling..."

Doris Ma

"Very authentic Italian food and all the meals are full of flavors. Love the pasta, risotto, pizzas and pene with Mama's special sauce - yumm. Great..."

Desmond Chan

"Nice and toasty inside on a cold and wet wintry evening, good food, friendly staff. Will definitely come back for more. You will always feel full..."

Cynthia Agustin

"Been here many times. They are often very busy. Not to be picky but service isn’t great most of the times. Food comes late. But we do love the food..."

FoodiesTable

"Came here for my birthday and was not disappointed! The food was amazing and everyone was happy, would definitely recommend to others. Had a very..."

Samantha

"Friendly staff. Good range of tasty Italian food and the portions are great for big eaters!Current favourite: Prosciutto Cotto e..."

Jack Burton

"Although rather pricey the pizza is very well made. Their passion for making great pizzas really shows. Their pizzas are very well complimented by an..."

Robert Peterson

"Went for the Napolitana and Puttanesca. Both were really good. Crust was a little doughy, but the cheese melted well in to the sauce.A..."

Michael.aholelei

"How is this place not more hyped?!! Came here for a byo last night & was blown away honestly!! At first looking at the menu I thought that it was..."

Lizzie

"Very nice Italian restaurant in new market!! Went in the evening with my boss and I have ordered the fettuccine polo for myself, and also..."

Annie Low

"Anything seafood related at Archie’s Pizzeria is THE thing to get. We have had the seafood salad (my absolute favourite), the salmon pizza and the..."

Randy

"Archie's pizzeria brings the authenticity and generosity of the Italian cuisine and the art of pizza making: the service is efficient, and kind and..."

Gina Voglar

"Had the Prosciutto Cotto e Funghi and the Fettuccine Polo. I reallllly loved the fettuccine and enjoyed the pizza. Friendly staff who went up and..."

Asianfoodie

"Damn Archie's Pizzeria is a 9/10. Went here for my birthday dinner with my family and had a pleasant time. The restaurant is always super busy but..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"I love Archie’s pizza, it’s right around the corner from where I work and when we did a lunch shout I just knew to come here!We ordered..."

Jenny Da

"Great pizza at this place which is all i had room for. Watching a lot of the other dishes come out gave me a serious case of food envy. Menus shows a..."

Flippynz

"Best pizza and pasta in newmarket. Also the seafood salad not bad. Sometimes we want to eat refresh foods coz paste too creamy, the seafood salad..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Delicious pizza full of flavour with fresh ingredients. Friendly service though it took a while for them to take our order. There could have been a..."

Jason Jost

"Been here twice and both times were great. Always busy for lunch but the food comes out quick and quality is great. $17 for their lunch..."

SpoonMe

"Best italian in town! You get the full italian experience too — lively chatter (but not too much), friendly service and the smell of good food..."

Ilie

"Used to come here weekly about 8 years ago! Returned yesterday for a small staff lunch, was just as I remember! Fantastic! Lovely Rose, everyone was..."

Bonny Sapphire

"Archie’s never fails. Not only that, but on more than one occasion he has given us complimentary frangelico & to top it off he gave us a ride to..."

Cass Finlayson

"Food was very nice and within a manageable price range, staff was friendly and nice. Highly recommend the pizza and the penne dishes. Overall, it was..."

Lillie

"Excellent salads and good pizzas. Friends I went with raves about their seafood salad. Check it out for some authentic Italian food ... great service..."

Anitha Narayan

"This place is VERY Italian. Prepare for a loud, friendly, fast-paced dining experience. This place is always packed 7 days of the week (especially..."

Veronica Te

"Time for a good pizza and pasta? From a warm welcome to quick service, Archies delivers on this. One of the best wood fired pizza’s yet while the..."

Morné Van Tonder

"I heard about this place very long time but I been to this restaurant first time on last 2 months. Actually I don’t like to eat pizza a lot but..."

Jewel

"I absolutely love this restaurant! Love the service you get from the time you enter through their door right up until you leave. I usually..."

Aisha Mohammed

"Lovely Italian atmosphere, I almost felt like I was in Italy haha. Tried Alla Margarita pizza and Fettucine Polo. Well-seasoned, nice flavours and..."

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"PLEASANT is the keyword here. While located nice and central in Newmarket, Archies is conveniently placed away from the noisy intersection and..."

Brendan Chun

"Very tasty , bloody nice medium rare ribeye steak came with decent sized salad, buttery and perfect mashed spuds. Mrs had a pizza- not best in the..."

Marcusliddell007

"Very good service. Food came out very fast. The lunch speicals are the best ordered the pizza gf ordered the beef salad both cooked perfectly.will..."

Bean

"Well..on a Saturday walk through Newmarket knowing nothing about restaurants in the area we decided to make a quick stop for a pizza and boy were we..."

João Plácido

"It's not often that when I order a seafood pasta, I get more seafood than pasta but that's how it is at Archies! The tutto mare is just an incredible..."

Wei

"The beef lasagna is really good, pizza crust is thin and crunchy. Staff is very attentive, it can be quite busy for lunch and for dinner probably..."

Margot Vildósola

"I love this place. I’m back again today after my first visit yesterday! It has a nice and relaxed vibe. I’ve only tried the pizza which is..."

Tyler Sutton

"Came here for a lunch stopover while we waited to see avengers! Ironically neither of us ordered their wood fired pizza this time round; instead..."

Oksana Zhang

"I loved the pizza and the place/staff is very welcoming.People in my group were not too happy about their pasta though.But pizza is good..."

Fernando Mayoral

"I love Archie’s!! While I was there I ate the chicken and pesto pizza along with a pasta. (me and my date shared 👅) The service started the..."

Jemma

"Beautiful place to stop and have a pasta, beer, wine, you name it! Lovely little sparrows chirping around add to the atmosphere ❤️ Italian man..."

Waiwera

"Archies has been a long time favourite for myself and friends as we have worked and studied close to newmarket. The have a $16 lunch special for..."

Happy Eater

"Archies is a popular Italian restauarant in Newmarket with a reasonable range of pizza and pasta. Busy most nights but not too hard to find a table...."

Matadors

"Best GF pizza I have had ever. Very busy but found a table. Great atmosphere with a nice buzz. Even though it was busy we were not rushed and left..."

Neil Fibbens

"Being a pizza and pasta lover, this is my to-go place. I love their food, it's super delicious. The pizza is served fresh from the oven and the..."

GirlOnTheMove

"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceDecent value Italian Restaurant,Always heard about them and..."

곰정안

"the waiters here...are one of the sole reasons why i come here...oh and also the food is great!! their penne pasta dishes are amazing and..."

Amy Mah

"The menu here makes me feel like in a true Italian restaurant. Love the carpaccio and the pizza is great, crispy and with just the right amount of..."

Diogo Reck

"Quality food. Delicious tortellinis. Amazing ambience. Warm, friendly and efficient staff. Really fast service and food preparation. Happy to go..."

Lily

"I’ve been to Archie’s twice and enjoyed their pastas (especially during lunch, as the price drops down to $16). Service is generally pretty..."

Raymond Tiong

"My wife and I come here a lot. It's not too expensive. Basically the best pizza I am aware of in Auckland. Very authentic. You will be served by an..."

Rory Buchanan

"$16 Pizzas and Pastas, this is a broke students dream Italian restaurant. The seafood pasta is always a good deal here. Their sauce has a great depth..."

Dxlche

"Utterly reliable, utterly affordable - pizza salmone mwah! Apparently this review must be 140 characters... What BS is that! Here's another 16..."

Richard Hirst

"Great little spot went here twice two days in a row while my wife was in birthcare and got takeaway for lunch for some Italian comfort food we tried..."

Lucas Andrewes

"Multiple Years of Excellent Service & Quality FoodLUNCH SPECIAL AT ONLY $16! (Use to be $11 a many years back)GREAT PASTA GREAT PIZZA..."

Tony Ma

"Pizza was fresh out of the oven and tasted amazing.The chicken salad tasted very delicious and healthy at the same time. As for the pasta, the prawns..."

Rosanne Choy

"Perfection, love the pasta & the service. Always ordered Fettuccine Polo & I absolutely adore how light the cream sauce is, its not too heavy yet..."

Sheila Putri

"Great service and great food. Will come back. Had the salmon fillet and the chicken pesto pizza. We also got the garlic pizza entree and it was too..."

Steven Bennett

"Lunch specials are great here. $15 for great choice of pasta with good ambience and atmosphere. I always have the chicken fettucine and the chefs are..."

Rohit

"Ordered : prawn linguini and polo pesto pizza. The base and crust of the pizza was thin and crispy. Good amounts of chicken and pesto but the..."

Try_something_new

"Good location amongst the strip of other restaurants & pubs. As I'm a pizza and pasta lover, I really love this place! Pizza was served fresh from..."

LilMSunshine

"Fantassssstic pizza. Ordered the Al Salmone, to die for! Great service and the food is reasonably priced, fresh and served hot and fast. What a find...."

Gabi

"Went for my birthday treat, it was a fine place to dine. Staffs were warm and welcoming, good ambiance. Had variety of wine to choose. Food..."

IMadrasi

"I came here on lunch break with a friend, and was delightfully surprised with their prosciutto pizza! The flavours worked perfectly together and was..."

Angela

"Okay tonight’s foodgasm presenting Archie’s Pizzeria! The Italian is everywhere! Mouthwatering food 🥘 Location ✔️ service ✔️ owner is..."

FlyingFoodWanderer

"Went to Archie’s Newmarket for Kusum’s birthday lunch. It was a warm sunny day and we got there for the lunch rush hour. Ordered 2 pasta dishes..."

Santhosh Chintapatla

"fair prices for thi type of resturant,really friendly and proactive servicesHad seafood fettucine and there was more seafood than pasta,theres a..."

Rob Lucci

"Archie's is always busy during lunch and for a good reason! The food is fantastic, great quality and great value. Archie's offers a $16 lunch..."

Shell

"There's an air of authenticity to this place. The staff looks like theu know half the people who's dining. We ordered pizza and pasta and we both..."

Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang

"Nice restaurant, calamari is very yum. However, restaurant is a little small and one of the pizzas was too salty. Overall not too expensive and in a..."

HelenMeng2000

"Good customer service, food tasted great. Good price and lunch menu. I would recommend coming here for lunch. This place can get very busy around..."

J Jones

"I tried the Penne pollo fumigato pasta dish and it was absolutely delicious! My friend had the chicken and mushroom risotto and that dish needed..."

Wapatino

"We went to Archies on Saturday evening after movie. We arrived just before 7pm without reservation and restaurant was really busy, luckily Yon and I..."

Jessica Halim

"We had pizza on the brain so we thought we would give this place a try.Ambience and service is standard. We had the prosciutto cotto e..."

Jeffie

"Having been to restaurants in Italy and Spain where they make a fuss of children, this was a lovely surprise. No colouring in book, here's your pizza..."

Matthew O'Connor

"Nice little Italian restaurant in new market. All the food was nice but nothing outstanding as I've definitely had better around auckland. The pizza..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Went here for lunch with 2 friends. I have never been before. Really crowded. Seated by the window. Very fast service and fabulous food. We ate..."

Ken White

"Really cosy little corner restaurant! There's even a pizza oven where you can see your pizza sitting inside! We ordered a prosciutto pizza and the..."

Winnie Chauchau

"Food - 4/5 (Would have given 5 if the pasta was cooked more) Customer Service - 5/5 *Place it self - 5/5 *Special mention for..."

Mesha Nandos

"Came here on a cold Wednesday night with a friend.The customer service was certainly amazing - got seated immediately and the waiter was..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"I had a great lunch here and it definitely lived up to its expectations. The place felt very warm and friendly and customers kept on coming it. It..."

Mochi.95

"Authentic Italian from food to even staff, nice hearing the Italian accents by the friendly and attentive staff when ordering. We were quickly bought..."

Mercypatch

"Came here for our anniversary dinner. It is a very authentic Italian restaurant with a wood fire oven for pizzas. You could see them make the pizza..."

Anna

"Staple Newmarket restaurant.. great for a weekday lunch or quick after dinner meal.The pizzas here are great with Parmesan and balsamic..."

Jaffa

"It's really noisy inside but if you can manage that, the food is great. Service is average, ambience is challenging but our favorite is the Seafood..."

Chris Mahon

"I knew from the moment I walked in from the fresh garlic and tomato smells that this was going to be a good one. I was not disappointed. Totally..."

Julie-Couper Thlady Albany

"Really good pizza but quite slow service. We order for take away and unfortunately the pizza was cold when arrived home. Traffic was bad but it took..."

Pef Mmg

"Ordered some takeaways tonight and they told me 20 minutes but when I got there only half my food was ready & had to wait 15 for the other food, when..."

Allie

"Great food especially the carbonara - staff are friendly and service is prompt but the set up at the till needs changing. When the place is busy you..."

Sinead Hesnan

"Time to time I crave for a rich & creamy pasta badly.The cream chicken pasta definitely satisfy my crave.If you know good creamy pasta,..."

Chico

"Our small party of three were very well looked after by the friendly and welcoming staff. We didn't have to wait long for our food to arrive and when..."

Shadowinthenightfall

"Popular eatery especially on the weekends. Service is always friendly, and the pizzas are definitely something special! The base being oven baked is..."

Annie Zhou

"Penne Polo Fumigato and Al Salmone Pizza are to die for. Great friendly service from a family owned business. Great atmosphere. Very reasonable..."

Toaiva Tom Teevale

"I came here for dinner the other day on Mothers Day, and it was both of our first time here and we were pleasantly suprised! Although really busy,..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"We got the garlic pizza bread, prosciutto cotto e funghi and penne pollo, - food was amazing, - loved every bit of it, - great..."

Eda Huang

"The food here is consistently amazing. On the 6 or so times I have aaten here I have never been disappointed in the food. My favorites are the diavlo..."

Danielle Riethmiller

"I haven't been to Archie's in years and was looking forward to trying it again! My friend and I ordered the Margherita pizza and the rocket..."

Charlene Weaver

"Heard a lot of great reviews about this place so took the kids. Pasta was tasty portions sizes were ok, the pizza bases were tasty and crisp. Pretty..."

Claude VanDamm

"Very nice set up and the service was top notch, the scotch fillet was cooked to perfection and also the fettuccine Polo which was very beautiful and..."

Tone TT

"This is one of my go to pasta and pizza places in auckland. Conveniently located in Newmarket, Archie's has quite a wide range of pasta and pizza..."

Ffionachua

"Great food and value for money. We usually go here for the $15 lunch specials, and have never been disappointed. The portion sizes are huge and the..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Took my mum and sister here for dinner. Food was amazing and staff were awesome, we didn't book a table and they were busy but made room for us 😊..."

Lauren Jennett

"This would probably be one of my favourite places to eat pizza, if not the most. Firstly service was great, the food wait was kinda long but totally..."

Chicken Wing

"Stopped by for lunch with some friends. We had to book to make sure we had a table since they are always busy. Fairly decent selection of pasta and..."

Benedict Uy

"Favourite Italian Restaurant by far in Auckland, great Pizza and Pasta. U will be surprised the price is reasonable with great customer service and..."

Carlo C.

"Yeah yeah bloody awesome food aye. I like olives and oil. Ravioli ravioli give me the formioli. Order the Penne Carbonara it blew my blimin socks..."

KBoy

"I always abuse their lunch specials! Its just cheaper meal but great quality pizzas and pastas.I thoroughly enjoyed dining here with my..."

K

"Archie's is my favourite restaurant in Auckland! It's my go to place anytime I don't know where to go. Always get the margarita pizza, delicious..."

Anneliese Longstaff

"If you are in Newmarket and want some Italian food, Archie's is the place to go. I am surprised every time we go there on how busy they are, but..."

Yzette Van Der Westhuizen

"I took my girlfriend here last Friday as a treat before she went on holiday, all the waiters/waitresses where Italian (I'm guessing) aswell as the..."

Kieran Masters

"On a Friday night 4 of us with time to kill in Newmarket walked up the road from the noisy pub on the corner where we couldn't hear ourseves speak to..."

TheGoodKiwi Nz

"I love Archies. I really do. For their food mostly. Archies is a great place to go on a sunny afternoon for a cheeky drink and a delicious pizza or..."

Anabelle

"Archie's is simply the BEST! I've been coming here for over 8yrs and it's still the best Italian I've had in Auckland.It's a family friendly..."

Cara Hellesoe

"Wife and I went here on Saturday just gone, daughter joined us a little later. The food is really, really good and the service here is very good as..."

Foodie Spy

"There was a family group dining here with young children too. The woodfired pizza's were very good indeed. Mine was ordered for me so I have no idea..."

Keith Eades

"We went here last night on a busy Saturday night and despite not having prior reservation, we were gladly accommodated. I was pleasantly surprised by..."

Jovs

"I remember walking through New Market and seeing this restaurant across the street and seeing the huge plates they give out everytime my mum and I..."

Kwin Dela Torre

"We walk past here every Wednesday and always see them busy. Never knew what the fuss was, so thought we'd finally try them out.Service is..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Well this place was our only choice as we just reached our hotel late after a long 16 hour flight, they were the nearest and open till late. Hence we..."

Supneet Sarao

"I can't believe I haven't loaded a review for Archies yet. Archie's is my local. I have been here so many times I can't even count. When I have that..."

Lisa V

"Went with kids for lunch on Monday. It's a very busy restaurant. The kids were given a dough each to play with while waiting for the food. They had..."

Pablo Andres Retamales Carreno

"Personally not a big fav on Italian food but this place definitely exceeds my expectations. Came here on a rainy day, but the restaurant was full of..."

Julia Zou

"A divine chicken fettuccine! The pizza was good but wasn't exceptional. Great vibe and was quite packed on a Friday night! Will be back! ..."

Sneha John

"We came here for dinner... Got 2 pizzas and 2 pasta dishes. The risotto was nice and full of chicken and mushrooms, the Tutto Mare fettuccine had a..."

Donna&Shane

"Amazing place. Lives up to it's name with the "Best pizza in the world". Service is perfect, food and drink have reasonable prices for their quality,..."

XX_Mystery_Reviewer_Xx

"Best of the best. Never have had a bad meal here, have always been seated and served promptly, and servers are always friendly. Pizza and pasta are..."

Maria F

"Good environment, nice food. But it was very pricey. Personally I've never had Italian food before and this left a good impression. However I..."

Daniel

"Reliable italian. Visited with my family. Everyone enjoyed their lunch. The owner was particularly good and his customer service was noteworthy. We..."

Varsha Paul

"Great food. Nice restaurant and friendly servers. Working my way through their menu. My favourite so far is the shrimp salad dinner. Shrimps cooked..."

Kimiora

"I dropped by Archie’s during their lunchtime hours for the $14 pizza special. I’m pretty sure you won’t be able to find better pizza in..."

Danny

"💟Really nice place. The fresh ingredients and special flavor for each dish！we get three dishes and all very satisfied ! Especially the pasta..."

Karen Gu

"Had birthday dinners here and I am so glad I did. Archie's has such a wonderful atmosphere, very helpful and friendly staff. My friends were..."

Desiree

"Catching up with a friend in Newmarket, we ( aka myself ) were in particular mood for pizza. We decided on Archies because of their large layout,..."

Medium_Rare

"Not a big fan on Italian food. My daughter love it. Ambience 3.5Food: 3Service: 3.5Price: value for money Overall:..."

Ronald Tan

"With a name like Archies, I was expecting a burger or milkshake bar, or least Betty and Veronica prancing around, but no - I get an Italian..."

Frank

"I came here today with a friend who has been before she was saying that it is her sisters favorite place to come in the area. My meal was enjoyable..."

Kelly Sanderson

"Really good for value here. I am not if its really authentic Italian as many of the dishes have a bit too many ingredients for me. I still prefer the..."

Christian

"I've heard great things about Archies for some time now and no doubt gave me some pretty high expectations... Staff are quite friendly and..."

SS

"I am impressed and surprised with the quality of archies pizzeria. Although, they have a lunch special of only $15 per meal, the quality of it did..."

Joli Wong

"Do take me seriously! Not having halal meat around, the only option I was left with was something in seafood. The thin crust "Salmon pizza"..."

Noor S (noorinfoodistan.wordpress.com)

"The pizzas are all really delicious and i love the pasta here as well. My favourite however, is the seafood salad. It's half seafood and half fresh..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"An authentic Italian restaurant. I've been to both lunch and dinner time. If you want to save some money come during lunch time - it's so much..."

Anna Fern

"Went here for lunch and I was quite satisfied overall.The prices were quite reasonable since it was the lunch menu. The portions were very good..."

Aleana Fernando

"I am a long time customer for Archies, love the fresh made pasta and pizza. All staff are very friendly and love the smell from the woodfire pizza..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Really good food, my friends and I like to go whenever we feel like Italian food! The portions are pretty decent and the pizzas are so..."

Rubyn Park

"Nice pizza - amazing. But... You need to be prepared to what a long time! They are really busy and only have a couple of guys doing the pizzas so..."

Lissy Fehnker

"Perfection.I have been coming here for many years, ever since their lunch menu was $10 up until the $15 lunch menu now.The lunch..."

Winnie Luo

"Come here for lunch ! They have same menu pretty much for $13 :) used to be cheaper but prices steadily increasingTheir pizzas are better than..."

Thegreeats

"I have been here twice now and find it to be a generally good place to eat. The food is nice and the portions are good for the price, more vegetarian..."

GothicMetalFairy

"Went many times, love the pizza and pasta, the service was ok, however it wasn't so nice when we did a recent visit. Food waiting time is long but..."

Flay Loo

"We came here today (Sunday) for an afternoon lunch around 2:30pm. When we arrived the outdoor seating was almost full, so definitely best tor reserve..."

Sam Papworth

"Wonderful restaurant. Owner recognized us from our first visit (which was quite a while ago) and acknowledged us. Happy, friendly and efficient..."

Mon Hug

"Went to Archie's for dinner and dessert but pummelled the pizzas and pastas hence no pictures. A corner restaurant located in Newmarket, this small,..."

L.E.N.S

"GO FOR SALMON Pizza! 🍕It's so delicious! They tend to put a lot of spinach.. Everywhere.. Everywhere... The chicken pizza is ok, a bit dry.😕 it..."

Natalia NatNat

"My 4th time here. Best western food in town. Especially their pasta and pizza. well cook and delicious. Would come here more often hahah :)..."

Michelle Chua

"Last night was my second time at Archies and it was even better than my first. The pizza he is great! The salmon pizza was so yummy, very generous..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Amazing food! Their homemade lemonade is amazing and definitely a must try! Sadly the have no vegan options, and only a few vegetarian/dairy free:(..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Haven't been here in ages and returned for a quick dinner tonight. Amazing as usual - lots of staff on when we first arrived and I was surprised. But..."

Maia Churichkova

"I love this place! The food is so fresh and yummy and the service is great as well. The portion sizes are really decent too. The only thing is that..."

Jessica Li

"Italian is one of those cuisines I get an almighty craving for - so it has to be good!I was so happy with my food I took half of it home..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"What a hidden gem in Newmarket. Love the pizzas as they are just the way I like them - thin, crispy, crunchy base which isn't laden with tomato..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Good service, yummy creamy pasta with a big serving and the chocolate brownie was too good. Decent portion food and dessert, so you better be hungry...."

Taran

"It's my second time went to there have dinner,it's a very popular restaurant. And there have the most delicious and traditional pizza I have eaten in..."

Joyce J

"I love their wood fried pizzas. The boss is super friendly and welcoming. The seafood salad is really good and so is the chicken pollo. And the pesto..."

Annie Bananie

"A must for all Italian lovers. Great vegetarian selection. Can't go wrong with the cheesy garlic bread and an alla margherita pizza. Last time I was..."

A

"Had dinner here a couple of Friday's ago, cheesy garlic pizza to share, delicous! Big for 2, easily shared with 3! I had the seafood pizza as my..."

Rebecca Gray

"Lunch deals are great here, in love with the vegetarian lasagne. However last time we went here they had forgotten one of our orders, we had ordered..."

Nandini Chand

"I give Archie's a 5/5 because it is consistent and you cannot beat the $13 lunch specials! We come here for a cheap filling lunch and we are never..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Great food, great service! All the food is made with love, really tasty and reasonably priced. All pizzas and pastas are amazing but my fav would be..."

Kelly

"Only been there a couple times but is now one of my favourite places! The choices are limited but who even cares with the quality of pizza and pasta..."

Samantha Chow

"We went here a couple of weeks ago and I was very pleasantly surprised. The service was very attentive, and food was great value. We started with the..."

Brittany Montana

"Archies never dissapoints. Service is always outstanding and there's always a very good atmosphere.Waitresses are very pleasant and..."

Javier Yebenes

".can never go wrong at archies.From a fluke accident we stumbled across this little slice of heaven during a lunch date me and my husband were..."

Tarnz Connal

"Visited this place for dinner with friends..Service was good..All of us ordered pastas and we loved our dishes..Best Italian place for..."

FoodLoco

"This restaurant is a bright beacon of hope for the Newmarket dinning district. The location is awesome tucked away from the bustle of Broadway but..."

Simon Dixon

"It really is Newmarket's best kept secret. On the corner of Davis Crescent Archies Pizzeria is an afternoon sun trap and home to some of..."

Two Dark Coffees

"I love love love this place! Always excellent service and fantastic food. A very family friendly restaurant and great atmosphere. Recommended to..."

Hannah Shaw

"Delicious Italian food, pleasant atmosphere and very friendly service. Decent variety of dishes in the menu.Has become my favourite place for..."

Vasilina Ch

"Back in Newmarket and in the mood for Italian. Glad to have gone in to Archie's because it was just great! Archie was there when we dined and he..."

Jaya

"Archie's rocks. Certainly the best pizzas I've ever had and it's here in our own back yard. Archie is a good operator. Pizzas are full flavoured and..."

Aux

"Archie's is always bustling at lunch time, you just can't go wrong with the $14 special, such great value for money! Their pizzas are large..."

Denise D'Sa

"This is like my go to place! Fantastic service! Fantastic food! And the lunch time deal has good value for money!..."

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"Came here for a late dinner one night. The seafood salad had a generous amount of seafood!! The pasta tastes good but nothing special..."

Aniva Huang

"If you're wanting a great Italian pizza with crispy base and flavoursome toppings in cosy surrounds this is the place! It was a chilly winter..."

Irish Eyes

"My favourite Italian restaurant! Big servings, great pasta & pizza! Best to dine at lunchtime for their 15$ mains. We had the Carbonara, Tuto Mare &..."

Tess

"oh my lordy lord, if anyone's looking for a money worth and satisfying pizza fix, Archie's is definitely the place to be! I'd been wanting to come..."

Kellie Lee

"Favourite place for my pasta fix! Always a bustling eatery when I visit so the food must and is worth the buzz! The lamb shanks are a decent portion..."

Kelly

"One of my Favourite place to have Italian food. Was due from a long time and had a great time. Wood fired polo e pesto Chicken is my favourite. A..."

Chirag Tailor

"Never disappointed when I go here for lunch or dinner! Been here multiple for pizza only and its always perfect! Lunch is incredibly good value and..."

Craig

"The seafood risotto is great! Its creamy and cooked fairly well and the pizzas were packed with flavour! The staff were average in their service but..."

Priyanka Victor

"Four of us were welcomed well and we sat outside. Even though it was a cold night we didn't notice because we were comfy and warm under the heaters...."

Vyvie Kyle

"I've been here 3 times with family. 2 kids are 2.5 and 5 years. They go out of their way and give dough kids can make pizza base with. The pizza's..."

Troy Norrie

"Italian food is what I wanted, so Italian food is what I got!! Enjoyed a delicious $15 lunch special of an alla margarita pizza. We also ordered the..."

Don's Food Fiesta

"Came here for lunch, met up with a few friends, tried the Fettuccine Polo, and one of my friends tried the Al Salmone Pizza. I was not disappointed..."

Vitale Eti

"Gosh this place is magical. The staff are involved and attended to us even though it was busy. The food did take a long time to come to us but was..."

Supreet Kaur

"Experienced Archie's twice this week. Takeaway pizzas once, and dine in pizza the other. While both experiences were high quality, I think the pizzas..."

Jannyannyanice

"I just love this place!I had pizza and pasta, both very very good!And price is very reasonable and specially I was impressed how much..."

Vangirl

"Archies has a really good setting and amazing service. They supply olive oil, parmesan and balsamic cream at the ready. Ordered a chicken,pesto pizza..."

Jamez Hill III

"Pizzas & Pastas are all $15 for lunch. We ordered Al Salmone and Fettuccine Tuto Mare. The 2-person-table is too small, it even can not place 2..."

Margaret

"Enjoyed a delicious margherita pizza and seafood spaghetti here for lunch a few weeks ago. For $15.00 (each) serving size was large and food was..."

Foodiesfeast

"This was today's lunch place which was highly recommended by a friend and I thank her for taking me here!We ordered two pastas;..."

Sylvielle

"Came here for lunch because I was craving some good pizza, and Archies did not let me down! I've been wanting to try their pizza for a while now, but..."

Sophia O-W

"Lunch specials are great value, authentic flavour always brings me back. My favorite is the penne mare tutto, hearty tomato sauce with generous..."

Cherie

"Great place for pizza and drinks with friends. The salmon pizza was fantastic; simple but a great combinations of flavours. They have great, ..."

Rojas

"Archie's sits at the curvy end of Davies Crescent in Newmarket, along a row of equally enticing restaurants. We visited on a very busy Friday..."

Johnine @ HaloHaloAtbp

"I love the ambience of this place, it's always busy and loud - as an authentic italian restaurant should be. Unfortunately this can often mean slow..."

Paige Eriwata

"The food is always good. I have dined in and eaten takeaway and the food is always top quality. Being tucked away, it is easy to miss unless you know..."

Kevin Newton

"LOVE the Tuto Marre pasta here. And such great value for lunch! Served with a generous selection of seafood including mussels, prawns and..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Absolutely fantastic - Archie's Pizzeria is possibly our best restaurant find in 2015 thus far. It's hidden away in a corner in Newmarket, and at..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Archie's Pizzeria is a real gem hidden in Newmarket. The service is great and the food is yummy. They claim to have the best pizzas in Auckland - and..."

Priscilla Chew

"First time at Archie's Pizza and have to say was impressed with the service and food ! They had an awesome $14 lunch menu and with the beautiful day..."

Amanda Yim

"Love Archies! Amazing food, my fave is definitely the seafood salad. I am not a fan of pizzas but I could never say no to their..."

Trin

"Archies is so popular! Lunch special for $14! We ordered the penne pollo and salmon pizza, nice! Really nice, I mean it! the pasta was..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Recently went to Archies Pizzeria with my family for dinner. Really busy & authentic. Service was good, pizza was amazing (especially the Chicken..."

Jason Garcia

"Decent food, reasonable prices, generous portions. Summer cocktails aren't good though, can't taste any alcohol in it.We ordered lamb..."

Live To Eat

"Went here a few weeks back. Ordered some home made stuffed pasta (don't remember the exact name) . Best pasta I've ever had. And I've tried a lot of..."

Samuel Davis

"I went Archies with my aunty in a nice afternoon. It was sunny but a bit windy, so we chose to sit inside. The environment was so cool that we felt..."

Shirley Yu

"I dropped by Archies during their lunchtime hours for the $14 pizza special. I'm pretty sure you won't be able to find better pizza in Auckland for..."

Danny

"Have been going here for years and the quality and taste and excellent service remains the same. Reasonable pricing too. Would Highly..."

Kathleen Joyce-Reweti

"Have been coming here ever since I had to visit the orthodontist in New Market during school years (roughly 7 or so years). We would always order the..."

Gen Middlemiss

"What can you say about the Newmarket institution of Archies Pizzerria. Good service with nice food. The pizzas are light and breezie with a light..."

Ralph Faamalepe

"This is like a little piece of New York hidden in the streets of Newmarket. Totally worth a visit for casual friday lunch with work mates or that..."

Jason B

"Such nice food! The service was amazing too! It's a small place but I like it! The owner's personal approach with the customers is just astounding! I..."

Shivani Prakash

"Came here for lunch with 4 other friends to celebrate a friend's birthday. We took outside seats as it was a hot day and we knew we were going to be..."

Jamie Chiang

"I've been going here on and off for the past 6 years. (On average, about 3x a year).I love the food. I always order one of two..."

Nicola Owen

"Absolutely amazing, I got told about this place by a friend who was raving about it.. I can now see why.. The staff are great, the food is divine and..."

Jamie

"AMAZING pizzeria! We walked up for lunch unsure if we could be accommodated with our dog but he approached us and said "table for 3?". Were seated..."

Karinne

"My family and I are regulars at Archies and we love it every time! Although crowded sometimes (I think it adds to the experience) the service is..."

Hannah Kerkin

"Food 5/5Service 4/5Value: 4.5/5 for lunchI love the pizza here! I always order the Al Salmone and it's simple but delicious! Even..."

Emily

"Went out for dinner with the girls, Great atmosphere, fabo food, was really impressed with the quick service. The portions were massive, and great..."

Claire Reichert

"I liked the place. We met with our friends and had very nice dinner. Pizza was very good, fettuccine very tasteful. Good service. Thanks.It was..."

Dmitry

"Archies is our local Italian and it provides a consistently good dining experience. The service is always eager and well organised, led by the man..."

Gus

"Went there for lunch with work as it was my birthday. Archie came to take our drinks order which he asked if I would like Malibu in my pineapple..."

Raquel

"Looking at the past reviews on this place it made me realise how everyone’s dining experiences can be so different. Anyway here’s..."

Dean

"My partner and I went to Archie's for the first time last night and we will definitely be going back there. We got there about 9pm and I ordered the..."

Richard Howlett

"Archie's is my favourite place to go to lunch, with the lunch special at $14 being affordable. The meals are very tasty, especially the pizzas and..."

Monica

"Had pizza and pasta with friends for lunch. It was great and portion sizes were generous. The waitress was super friendly and..."

Jordan Lee

"I work in Newmarket and colleagues and I often meet there to have lunch time meetings.The lunch menu is fantastic, with generous portion..."

Amelia Peihopa

"Popped in after a movie. Ordered a pizza. Very tasty. Will go there..."

Sherry

"Never been here for supper but I come here regularly for the $12 lunches. As a student, its really good because the food is lovely but the portion is..."

Lucy Chapman

"The pizzas are the best I ever tried! the lunch ones are cheaper, smaller and do have more bland taste but still they are very nice. The service..."

Yana

"We were looking for a restaurant to dine just before our movie and we were lucky to stumble across a table at Archies on a busy Friday night with no..."

Natalie Hobson

"After reading recent reviews I thought I better write about my experience. We visited on a Monday night, two adults and two kids on a recommendation..."

Joseph Davy

"THis place is great!!The staff are friendly and attentive. Customer Service all the way -top marks.THey have great lunch specials and..."

Enah_J

"Dined on the $10 menu on Friday with business colleagues - so wonderful! Went back on Saturday and still impressed. The bolognaise sauce was bland..."

Joanne

"Here is an example of how a restaurant should be run. Surrounded by competition this place is always packed while others struggle. Get them in the..."

Brian Head

"best pizza in all of auckland in my opinion. as an ex chief man these guys know what they're..."

Charlotte Fenwick

"awesome pizzas thin base ... also lots of other types of food.Check out the $10 lunches amazing value Great service the owners are..."

Jill Findlay

"Archie make pizza as it is supposed to be, simple and beautiful Italian flavour in a wood fire oven, I have tried most of the flavours and Prosciutto..."

Andre Cesar Botelho Vidoto

"Came here for a quick dinner with my flatmate on a Sunday night. The restaurant was quite busy when we arrived, but we managed to get table near the..."

Helena Chen

"Archie's has been a family favourite for the last six years & the best Italian in Auckland in my opinion! Perfect for lunch as a shopping break in..."

Fain Feasts

"This is my all time favourite place in Auckland :) I've had countless dinners here ranging from 2 to 25 people! The pasta is amazing. The pizza's are..."

Angelica Wilson

"Felt like having pasta after watching A Trip to Italy, so found ourselves at this bustling pizzeria.Although there were a couple of tables..."

Nom Nom Panda

"I have only been to Archie's for Lunch before, however there $14 lunch menu is fantastic value. There is always a plethora of people sitting both out..."

Amanda @ Move Love Eat

"One of my favourite italian restaurant! Price is great as well as food. Check this place out at lunch times with special price for only lunch time...."

Jay

"Archies features some good ungreasy pizza as well as some of my favourite pasta! I always enjoy dining at Archies as it fills me up and their staff..."

Melissa Chai

"Don't go to Archie's if you want to catch up with people you haven't seen for ages! Like any good pizzeria should be its small and packed and..."

Maggie G

"This pizzeria is definitely one of my favourites, only had great customer service and delicious foods each and every time! The owner himself is often..."

Chai Ang

"Our go to & favourite place for Italian pizza and pasta for many many years. The menu is extensive, food is consistently good, toppings on the wood..."

Jo Chan

"Hi All, we went to Archie's Restaurant 30/11/2023. The first time we were here for dinner, the pizza and pasta were super nice,the boss and workers..."

Steven Ng

"Perhaps the second best pizza I ever had. Pasta was delicious and so did lamb cutlets. A Sunday afternoon lunch when you feel like some wood-fired..."

Gagandeep Singh

"Wonderful Italian restaurant. Atmosphere is really nice and the food was so tasty. Only thing I would mention is that the bruschetta needed some..."

Chloe

"Arrived quite late but the kitchen was still open! Absolutely delicious ricotta filled tortelloni in creamy lemon suave with mushrooms. My workmate..."

Fe Nar

"This restaurant is a culinary haven for pasta and pizza enthusiasts. The spaghetti and pizza here are nothing short of amazing. The spaghetti is..."

Rick Shen

"Very nice pizza and pasta would definitely recommend. I remember coming here a couple of years ago and the food has not changed always a good place..."

Kaho Hsieh

"Cosy corner restaurant. The manager is very attentive and looks after all the customers - we had a couple of kids at our table where we were..."

Yen Luong

"Great food, very good portion, good service (great staff and fast on serving the food), good atmosphere, even though am a bit surprised that there..."

Mike Chen

"I ordered Prawn Linguini, which is relatively expensive compared to other places in Auckland. I must say the quality of ingredients is good and..."

Roshan Benzy George

Bedford Soda & Liquor

79/100 (1314 ratings)

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"Beef meatball sandwich smothered in tomato sauce and cheese, uhm YES PLEASE! Can't go wrong with this combo TBH, and had a yummy beetroot salad to..."

Shannon Boyce

"Cool venue with friendly staff! Not much variety on the food menu but great flavours 👏🤩 simply..."

Cristina Luces M

"We went there for friend’s birthday party. Menu doesn’t have much food options but the drinking menu was quite big. Fancy creations and shared..."

Nikki B

"That drink was exceptional! Also ordered the fried chicken onion rings and chips. Loved the fried chicken but I think the portion size had changed..."

#fatlyfe

"Perfect for when you feel like some classic meatballs! I love having mine on top of polenta with the tomato sauce and the basil pesto - perfect..."

Stacey

"Damn came here for dinner the other night and was very impressed. I love the vibes and love how you choose what you want to order by ticking boxes..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"This place is very underrated for its food! I guess it depends on how you order your meals as you build them yourself! I had the Lamb Meatballs w/..."

Bella Williams

"Service was amazing, really made us feel at home, turned our bad day right around! Food was excellent and cocktails..."

Daniel Campbell

"First time having their food and and it was great! Everything is reasonably priced and you definitely won’t be leaving hungry. Tater tots with..."

SpoonMe

"Ordered meat balls and desserts. Was really a great experience. I would recommend Bedford for great food tastes in very affordable prices. The..."

Aravind S

"This place never fails; such tasty food I could eat it over and over again. However the fries portion could be a bit bigger in my opinion. Other than..."

Andreea Simion

"Really enjoyed the pasta and desert! Recommend for a fun dining experience. You can pick and choose how your meal will be with options ranging from..."

Chrissy Misa

"Great friendly place. The parking is nearby so convenient to get to. I have been with my friends a few time. Really love to visit in the evenings...."

Rebecca Dunham

"Came to Bedford Soda & Liquor for lunch. Not too busy and was able to get a table easily for a Saturday afternoon.Wait staff are really..."

Kieran

"The service here was amazing! Popped by last night for dinner and drinks. We ordered the copper kettle, which was super refreshing and has the whole..."

Jenny Da

"Had the pleasure to visit Bedford Soda & liquor. We indulge in beef Bedford balls with spicy tomato sauce with also polenta and side of rocket..."

Joseph Singh

"Food: I love the unique menu style here. Its a giant laminated menu, where you essentially build your own meal by using markers to pick out the..."

Where To Next Auckland

"Food and staff were great! There is nice outdoor bench seats which allowed us to really take advantage of the sun. Food didn't take long to come out..."

Nick

"The fries were nice and crispy on the outside, soft in the middle. Piping hot, and drizzled in herby gravy. What more could you..."

KUIDAORE

"Good for drinks and desserts. I do like their food but I prefer elsewhere in Ponsonby. Deep fried Oreo dessert is a must! Also check out their..."

Rao

"I love the Vibe at Bedford Soda, provide in and outdoor seating with heating. Food is fun especially the meat ball subs which I ordered!! Will..."

Amber Wilson

"Great place! it's fun, inviting and great for a few drinks with the girls. I've been here a few times, love it every time I order the crispy fried..."

Kate Linklater

"This place was really nice, there famous bowl drinks was quite over priced for what it was but food and atmosphere was nice! Staff is very helpful..."

Reema Singh

"Great dinner out to celebrate my sis birthday. The food was delicious and the meatballs are perfectly cooked and moist. However the spaghetti..."

Jen Lee ( Zomato Gold Using JENL 8447 For 20% Discount)

"We ordered the chef’s special chicken, corn, cheese meatballs w/ parmesan cheese and roast chicken gravy on top of spaghetti for one dish, and the..."

Vivian C

"Enjoyed the meal at Bedford! Had pork meatball on spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce. Loved the spicy tomato sauce..."

Elle

"Their fried chicken is soooooooo goooood we don’t even share haha 😂🤤 All the cocktails are always tasty as! Food could come out a bit faster..."

Bonnie Hu

"Lovely lunch date on a Saturday! Always good service and food! Had the lamb meat balls and passionfruit soda and fried chicken. A must if you are in..."

Belinda

"Food quality 5/5 Quantity 5/5 service 4/5 (Try to charge us two main dishes for zomato gold buy one get one free. But supposed to charge the same..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Delicious meatballs. Dim to no lighting. No one at the door to greet you, there was only one floor staff so takes a while to get the menu and you are..."

Tony Ma

"Food/Drinks: Great bar food selection. We ordered the sliders, tater tots and fried chicken with hickory smoked tomato sauce. They all tasted good,..."

Aileen

"Great food but slightly over priced with the drinks and the size of drinks - look great in pics and so beautifully presented but definitely not worth..."

Nikita Kumar

"Yummy drink although not very boozy for a cocktail. Atmosphere, music, staff were friendly and super prompt. Very busy, popular seeming..."

Giorgia

"Friendly staff and good atmosphere. It's more bar place then eatery. They do have good choice sharing plates and good drinking list. I liked their..."

Katerina

"Came here for leaving drinks but had previously dined at their Takapuna branch. I prefer the Takapuna branch more as it feels more family friendly/..."

Rob

"Of course the first thing i ordered is the prettiest item on the menu... Hawaiian time! Yes that's the vibrant blue orb drink. Taste wise, it's a..."

Bronwyn Koh

"What a awesome place to have tried... friendly staff awesome atmosphere .. we popped in here for lunch bite..Ordered:Polynesian..."

Donna&Shane

"The shared drinks and cocktails here are so yum! The Polynesian Painkiller was so-so good-cool mini theatrics before-hand with the fire and all. ..."

Dani

"Love this place have been forgetting to review this place for a long time!! The drinks are yumm, foods tasty and great customer service! Highly..."

Zac

"WOW. The drinks here (especially the spherical “Hawaiian Time”) are dressed up and styled as if they’re ready to hit the World of Wearable Art...."

Brendan Chun

"The sodas and cocktails here are so yum! The meatballs are good too - especially the pork and the tuna arancini which was the chef special. Also they..."

Lizzie

"Been wanting to go to this place for the longest time and finally had a good reason to!Went on Saturday for lunch with my partner and even..."

Sherrie

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend:..."

Mon.

"The Hawaiian Time looks nice but it's more like a soda. I like the Canal Street Margarita more. The West Street Story is very strong and..."

Zhou Chenhao

"I usually come here to have a few drinks cause let's be real their drinks are insane.This time I came for a birthday and decided to try out..."

Neelam Chandra

"Great place to eat. The spicy tomato spaghetti and special sauce sliders were beyond good and super filling. As were the kettle cocktails. Definitely..."

Utkarsh Vora

"Went on a Wednesday afternoon, food was quick and tasty, drinks were amazing as usual and our server Sam was so friendly and on to it. Lovely..."

Claudia Willis

"Food and drinks were average. There wasn’t a variety of food to choose from and the drinks weren’t worth their prices. Meatballs were the best..."

Koyal Lal

"I’m always skeptical about milkshakes with booze (as tempting as it sounds - is still very capable of making you sick) but this one was def a win..."

Sakshi Chadha

"I've always wanted to come here for a feed but every time we come they're not serving food but this time it was the other way round and we just came..."

Jeffie

"Went to Bedford Soda & Liquor with one of mates to try out their desserts. It wasn't as expected , but descent enough. Enjoyed the atmosphere though..."

Alexandra Hansen

"titled: come for the liquor, stay for the meatballs.Nothing like a laminated menu with markers to hit you in the nostalgic feels right of the bat...."

N.S

"One of my absolute favourite spots! I have been here many times now and have never left disappointed. My favourite are the chicken meatballs over..."

Mun Clair

"The food here is average but this place makes the best drinks and cocktails. We ordered one of the teapot/kettle cocktails and it was sweet, tangy..."

Aimee.

"I've heard great things about Bedford Soda and my night I here didn't disappoint. I came here with a large group for dinner. Our night was amazing...."

Brenda Phu

"I always have a lovely time when I come here. My go to is definitely one of the teapot cocktails, they're always so impressive visually and also to..."

Crackerjacker

"Super friendly staff. Cocktails are amazing with tonnes of flavour. Food is great. The fried chicken is a must try! Reasonably priced (even on a..."

SJ

"Cool little bar that's not overly try hard. Good cocktail list, great service. Food ok, but a little disappointing in that the meatballs lacked..."

Anthony MacLean

"Love it! Been here plenty of times and always satisfied. The food is great, I always get beef meatballs with mash and parmesan cheese sauce. Only..."

Farah Mohammed

"We got the sliders and two cocktails. Firstly their famous Hawaiian Time and their daisy cocktail (I think that's what it's called). The..."

Dxlche

"Favourite place to go for drinks. best cocktails and the food is pretty good. staff are all so friendly and welcoming. prices aren't to bad..."

Emily

"An interesting place to visit. Quite simplistic food, serving meatballs in a few variations, but it's quite good quality. The drinks list is..."

Justin Boswell

"Cannot yet rate the food, but 4/5 for the cocktails! Service is excellent also and the great atmosphere you would expect from a bar in Ponsonby..."

Kelsie Smith

"Love the staff. Been there a few times and love all their drinks. Love their desserts. Favourite drink would definitely be the steaming copper kettle..."

ChiChi Vareeroy

"Didn't get the chance to have dinner here but had dessert and drinks here for an early birthday celebration. Ordered the chocolate cheesecake, tastes..."

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

"I come here for their delicious cocktails extremely well presented. The bar/restaurant specialises in meat balls... don't judge the look of it as..."

Annie Wilson

"Gorgeous bar and great for after work drinks on a Friday! Their cocktails are exceptional and so so beautiful. The food was delicious have had both..."

Thea Betts

"One of my favourite places to go for lunch dinner or a fancy cocktail. Food is great drinks are awesome! Highly recommend for any Occassion. Love..."

Hope

"Stumbled here with some friends on a Friday night. The place was one of the first restaurants to start filling up at around 6.30pm. The menu comes..."

Bobby Anderson

"Meat balls were nice. We had the pain killer cocktail and it was massive! Expensive but the proportion of it justified the price I guess, wasn't a..."

Nina Dawn Waring

"Quite a new experience of combining your own meatball dish. Yes, I am more into food than drink. However, Bedford could offer you both, with high..."

Angel Deng Yun

"A favourite spot of mine! Choose from a range of innovative individual cocktails or, larger sharing sized drinks. My personal favourite is the..."

Kezia Lynch

"Had outstanding food, service, company and by far the best cocktail to date ( made by Sam ) @ Bedford last night 👌🏽 fantastic vibe, will 100%..."

Charlotte Brown

"Went for a drink last night to celebrate my birthday. This was my second time here. Wanted to have the Hawaiian time but apparently shortage of..."

Amy Peng

"It's really really nice! Nice food and nice service. Nice staff as well: ) the meal can be healthy or strong depends on your selection. The different..."

MiRi Lee

"Great place. Seemingly small portions that actually fill you up. Food coma @.@ so order wisely. I couldn't even finish my tater tots TT^TT it's not..."

Tan.ned

"Nice food and service. Nice staff. Had a good experience here. 食物蛮好吃的环境不错服务很好肉球选择多，配菜也制作精心..."

MiRi

"Beautiful atmosphere, beautiful meatballs. I love the menu and how simple it is yet you basically create your own dish. They give you a pen to tick..."

M & M

"Part of posonby central. A small alleyway swaddled by eateries and wall to wall tables outside. For a Friday evening it was quite easy to get a..."

Mary Underwood

"Great place and a wide range of drinks! Alcohol haven and drinks galore. Must try....their impressive Polynesian Killer. First time to see this..."

LilMSunshine

"Love Bedford. It's so great on a sunny afternoon. The staff are all so lovely and passionate about what they do, especially Lori. Highly recommend..."

Erin Berryman

"Been wanting to try this place for forever, was so excited to visit it yesterday finally. Ponsonby is by far the best place to chill for me, love the..."

Disha

"First time visiting here and was super excited to see the menu is so customisable, such a good idea. I ordered the vegetarian balls on mash..."

EATINGUPAKL On Instagram

"Lives up to the hype! Great atmosphere. We didn't have any food but the drinks are really nice and unique. There's a huge range of both alcoholic and..."

Kathy Xu

"One of my all-time favourite activities is making cocktails, watching other people make cocktails and of course, drinking them – whether it be a..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"I think Bedford Soda and Liquor is a great option if you're just not sure on where to go. Being able to make your own meal is quite an experience...."

Stephanie Balsom

"Came here last night with my best friend for cocktails. We came late (10pm) on a Tuesday so were a bit worried we wouldn't get served. Was so nice..."

Mia

"Beautifully presented cocktail! Well my friends one anywayFriendly service, nice to sit outside when sunny in the heart of..."

Thegreeats

"New favourite drink – Vodka daisy! One of the best drinks I’ve had, if not the best. Refreshing and sweet flavours, presented beautifully with..."

HJ

"Love this place! One of my go to places to go for a evening out with my girlfriends. The drinks are fun, colourful and yummy. I'm not that much of a..."

Jessica

"This place is super fun and the famous cocktails totally live up to the hype! I love the food menu that you draw on, it makes ordering super easy!..."

Victoria

"We went as a large group during a week night, and it was still very busy! I got the polenta, vege balls, tomato and cheese sauce with a salad. We..."

Wanderlust

"Oh my goodness! I LOVE THIS PLACE!! All the unique drinks and dishes to choose from got my heart racing, I came here with a friend for the first time..."

Jazmin Lee

"Love the ambiance and convenient location. This place ALWAYS surprises me.. it has all the perks, good food and super reasonable prices for what they..."

LoveEatLive

"came here one saturday for a gathering, and very nice place and popular for such and drinks and boring old me just had a cuppa tea (im non alcohol..."

Diner8Here

"Went here with a group of friends, we were all quite excited by the unique menu that we ordered way too much food (then tucked right in before taking..."

TazzyEatsOut

"Since it was my last night in Auckland, sis and I went out for a drink. She has been here before and she did like it. This place was very busy..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"The food was yum, the service was good too. The one thing i cant get past is that the music was pumping far to loud for any of us to hear eachother..."

Chris Sixt

"Absolutely a stunner in ponsonby. The cocktails here are always made to exceed my expectations and the Poutine (chips topped with gravy, bacon and..."

Julia Zou

"This place has the Best Cocktail with amazing presentation.I've tried a few of them. They are so addictive.We also tried the bar..."

R

"First time here and i enjoyed it. The place has a lovely little set up. The head chef is a uncle of mine and was very lovely aswell as the other..."

Chell Taylor

"Been wanting to try this place out for a while ! We ordered a salted caramel milkshake and a peanut butter chocolate milkshake.. And they were..."

Ākanksha Rajpal

"Yummy food and DELISH cocktails with a funky atmosphere to the bar!! Staff are very friendly and very attentive. would recommend for casual dinner..."

Lilly Christine

"Love this place for a cocktail or two before or after dinner. They are a bit pricey but always good!! Beautiful presentation and lots of different..."

Kat

"Went for a meal last week and couldn't be happier with the service. Our waiter, Sam, was knowledgeable and friendly and guided us through ordering..."

Alisa Samountry

"So I somehow made it on Zomato’s invitation list for the aptly named (and slightly tongue-in-cheek) Mixology and Meatballs event at Bedford Soda &..."

Danny

"Moved into the neighbourhood and I love this place! Don't get their cock and balls marketing thing but the drinks are yummy and really really pretty..."

Karen Chow

"Went here with an old friend for a catch up. The place had a really nice vibe and an impressive list of cocktails. The meatballs were great as was..."

Vivek Katial

"Zomato organized a bloggers’ meet at Bedford Soda & Liquor to give a sneak peek at the new (and yet unnamed) range of cocktails to be released in a..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"One of my all-time favourite activities is making cocktails, watching other people make cocktails and of course, drinking them – whether it be a..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Great afternoon at Bedford & Soda with the #zomatomeetupAwesome service from the whole team, particularly hearing about the philosophy of the..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came here with the wonderful guys at Zomato for a taste of their new and old cocktails and their wonderful sharing plates too. We spent some time..."

Josh Law

"Whoever thought of opening a meatball bar is a genius.The food here is comforting. Good size portions, lots of taste - pretty..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Visited for lunch after wanting to try something new.I opted for the meatballs with polenta and a cheese sauce, as well as tater tots and..."

Jemimah

"Tad disappointed that the Hawaiian drink that I wanted to get wasn't available but this wasn't that bad at all, I think that the price I too much for..."

Marggie Pascua

"I've been here twice now and each time has been amazing. Awesome sodas! Beautifully made. Highly recommend for and awesome lunch. Decent prices too!..."

Alessandra Ackroyd

"Loved this place!! Such a chill environment, great food and amaaaaazing drinks - literally sooo good!! We tried the chicken and I think it was beef..."

Manpreet Kaur

"Would give this little joint a 5 for cocktails alone, the food wasn't mind blowing but they're not a restaurant so I'll let it slide.I went..."

Rhegan Smith

"Love their presentations for their drinks, it's one of the main reasons to why I go there! And also they have such friendly and helpful staff! I like..."

Sheena Kumari

"Love coming to this place! The meatballs are amazing! All of them! The sauces are amazing! The bases are amazing! They have perfect..."

Winnie Luo

"Pork meatballs are delicious! Tried it with their spaghetti and it's so good. Top it up with their cocktail, the night just got really..."

Vanessa

"I visited this place last week for the first time & I had an enjoyable experience. The staff were very friendly & welcoming! The cocktail menu was..."

Serena-Meriana Brunt

"After waited for a long time, we got two cup of fantastic cocktails and one potatoes fried. Very satisfied with these two drinking, but the taste of..."

Michelle Hwang

"Wandered into this place having passed it several times while going into Central Ponsonby and decided to give it a go with pleasant surprise..."

Ivan Koay

"I've often passed up eating here because the thought of only having meatballs to choose kind of put me off. Well now I'm sad I didn't give it a go..."

Laura Hunt

"This place is authentic and unique. You tick boxes on the menus with markers to order, the cocktails are incredible and some even come in eight balls..."

Eden Wood

"Came here on a Wednesday night and it was a really good environment! Not too rowdy and not too awkwardly quiet. The drinks were innovative..."

Aniva Huang

"Came here for drinks last night! Delicious cocktails and nice atmosphere. Service was a bit slow but didn't effect the evening. Can't wait to come..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Came here a few weekends ago and got cocktails with the missus and boy were we impressed! The drinks are amazing and the bar staff are very friendly...."

Math Tummë

"I visited the Bedford for a drink with some friends last weekend and we enjoyed our experience. The music selection was awesome and the atmosphere..."

Javier Yebenes

"Came here on Saturday with friends for some end of uni exams celebrations. I had the vodka daisy first which was delicious, very "refreshing" for a..."

Caitlin Snodgrass

"A++++++++Love this place! Awesome cocktails, sexy staff, and great food.Concept of designing your own meal is interactive and..."

Christiana Malone

"Awesome vibe, cool music and great service. The cocktails were banging, and will be even better when the sun comes out. The meatballs complemented..."

Arthur Gillies

"Was here on a Friday night with a few colleagues who wanted to grab a drink and quick bite. The place was buzzing and had a great vibe which enticed..."

Bulking Steerco

"Had a late lunch here and it was a fantastic and a wonderful experience here... Love the food, the meatballs are yum and the options are really nice...."

Kiran Kanchan

"I personally really enjoy this place! I guess its a bit of a hit and miss sometimes, as you have to choose your own sauces, meatballs etc and some..."

Charlene Weaver

"We sat down and was recommended by one of the bartenders the red lady and hawaiian time which proved to not only look pretty but tasted pretty..."

Jenny Cao

"Located in Ponsonby Central, Bedford Soda & Liquor offer in my opinion Auckland's best cocktails. I have been here several times and have never been..."

Jam Taylor

"Best ever pacificMana nd Mango colada, the service was amasing , i soooo loved that mango colada that i have to order it twice lol,,#Good..."

ScorpioAR

"Special balls, with special sauce anyone? Know it sounds suspiciously risqué. But I assure you it is an honest play on words.Bedford Soda..."

Crumpet King

"The perfect little place for a light lunch and alcoholic beverages. The marking of the menu is a cute and creative idea as you can customise the..."

Rhiannon Sinfield

"I've been dying to go to Bedford Soda for ages now. We just had a couple of cocktails there, and didn't get a chance to taste the food, but we'll be..."

Britney Beeby

"This place has the best drinks in Auckland central, hands down! While the cost is up there compared to your usual 'bar' I am very happy and willing..."

Monique Porteous

"I love coming here for drinks!! They have one of the best cocktail menus! I really love their Punch Pitcher 'Polynesia Painkiller' you can..."

Seamus M.

"Had the pleasure of trying some brand new cocktails put together by NZ’s number 1 cocktail mixologist, Phil Spector (2015 winner who represented NZ..."

Frank

"I was recommended this place by a friend and have since popped in a few times for dinner and/or drinks. It’s usually quite busy and bustling during..."

Helena Chen

"Just a beautiful place with great service and amazing cocktails. Definitely the tastiest cocktails in Auckland too! In particular they do a mango..."

Blaine Stevenson

"We enjoyed a really nice dessert here on a cold and wet Monday night. Warm, cosy atmosphere, with friendly and helpful staff. We shared the donuts..."

James Watson

"A cool little bar part of the Ponsonby Central stable. The food menu is not outstanding but why would you eat here when you are surrounded by great..."

Shane Philiips

"Set in the funky Ponsonby Central precinct, Bedford is the perfect is the perfect place to be seen but also to people watch! I went with some friends..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Cute ideas and great location. Bedford Soda & Liquor has a promising unique menu with their meatballs mix and match as well as a wide variety of..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"TOP 10 PICK - THE BEST COCKTAILS IN NZ hands down - BedFord Soda & Co house NZs best award winning cocktail artist. The cocktails are unbelievable!..."

House Of Eats

"Salted caramel and malteser milkshake.Beef meatballs with cheese sauce and mash. Order that and watch your life change for the better it's..."

Shasey

"I like the way Bedford sets up its menu - choose a protein, a sauce, a base and add sides - very flexible to everyone's taste!I had the special..."

Anna Hinehou

"Yummy dinner here sides of fries, chicken wings, onion rings, with special lamb meatballs and garlic aioli, glass of Shiraz and dessert of the smores..."

Girlygirl

"Went here for lunch. The waiter was lovely and explained the whole menu to us and gave us recommendations. My friend and I both got the salad with 3..."

Madeline Boyd

"Cute idea- love ponsonby Central but sadly this was a place in not likely to come back- very over priced for meat balls that are just average tasting..."

Chloe-Mae

"I have visited Bedford Soda and Liquor as a drinking destination but never had a chance to try their meatballs, absolutely fantastic! I got the..."

Lana Rose Webster

"Nestled within Ponsonby Central - This is really one of those places that give Ponsonby its foodie vibe! Having visited Ponsonby Central several..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Came on a much needed date with my hubby on Easter Sunday. We had Great service, Best meatballs and cocktails ever! Will defiantly be back for more..."

Zhora Watson

"For the amount of times I eat at Ponsonby Central (which is very regularly) I rarely visit this place. After seeing a few new pictures of their..."

Annette Wong

"The 4.0 is for the menu and fabulous drinks however the staff could do with an attitude adjustment. They didn't write orders down which means they..."

Kezia Lobo

"The concept here is super cool! I like restaurants with flair! In regards to the all famous meatballs, I love the variety and leeway for customising..."

Tami T

"Imagine this. A homely feel, with trend, emotion, smiles and great beer. Mixed with amazing food matched to an amazing wine. This is completely what..."

Ulrich Frerk

"Best spot in Ponsonby for a good night or even afternoon out with friends to have drinks and nibbles....so many choices of drinks that taste as good..."

Fila Bruland

"As always, Bedford is a great spot in Ponsonby for excellent drinks. They do really great milkshakes laced with alcohol, but I'm also particularly..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Once again, I have joined the bandwagon many months too late and only recently tried this place out. The menus are on a laminated sheet with markers..."

Heartshrooms

"Amaze balls! My husband and i came in for dinner last night and had such an amazing night, couldn't fault anything. We were so well looked..."

Jessica Mckenzie

"I first visited Bedford sodas on spring market day, it was horribly busy and I could see that the staff was under pressure but when my slider didn't..."

Clarke Bovaird

"After having heard great things, I was excited to try Bedford. We started with a pitcher of alcoholic ice tea, which was flavorsome but pretty sure..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Such a cool happening place! Pretty busy but good food and drinks! We had the sliders and meatballs. Recommend chicken and pesto slider and beef and..."

Tessa Hall

"I have named Bedford Soda & Liquor a Quick Bite as it follows a similar idea as Burger Burger (Casual, quick eating). Also found in Ponsonby Central,..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"I went here with a friend of mine after talking about it for ages. She is from Canada and I have lived in the States for years so we were dying to..."

Linny

"I went here on saturday for lunch,Don't know why Bedford has such bad reviews? I found the staff super friendly, was served by a man with a..."

Roanne Cochrane

"Love your style. Food is really good, different which is always a plus in Ponsonby. Service was also very good, very professional yet friendly. We..."

Leslie

"beford soda and liquorThe meatballs on the other hand where amazing really cool concept with the menu you get a marker pen and a..."

Dave

"Great, we had lunch here yesterday for the first time, and loved the concept, awesome staff and very cool decor, Kids loved the meatball subs, and I..."

Lydia Kerrigan

"Our family of four (2 oldies and 2 kids) called in here for lunch mid-week. The food and drinks were fantastic and we loved the..."

Charles C

"Stopped in twice with 3 kids and had a great experience. We all loved the meat balls & the cocktails were amazing. Had a steaming copper kettle..."

Karl Dixon

"Great place to call in for a nice meal (quick service and tasty food) and then catch up with friends for a drink in the bar. Relaxed atmosphere and a..."

Tony Pilkington

"Love the new spot there in Ponsonby Central, last Friday Night the team at Bedford Soda & Liquor ran a smooth operation delivering us a full set..."

Kristian T

"They had me with the Soda water on tap. I have been here a few times it’s a great place to meet, mid afternoon. The meatballs and Fries are perfect..."

Nick Hutchinson

"We wandered down to try the Bedford early evening last Saturday night, without a booking, and snaffled the last available table. The place was..."

Wolfie W

"Loved the atmosphere the decor and the friendly staff who offered great service. A relaxing venue in a great position in Ponsonby. A wonderful array..."

Miria Black

"Taking inspiration from New York Cities finest precincts comes Ponsonby's Bedford Soda and Liquor.Well renowned some of the best cocktails in..."

Two Dark Coffees

"Bedford is a great concept - Meatballs and liquor, can you really go wrong?Bedford is a very now and happening bar/restaurant located in..."

Auckland Food Tours

"I finally got around to going to Belford Soda & Liquor on Saturday for lunch, the sun was shining and it was the perfect weather for meatballs and..."

Rebecca Smith

"I was super excited to try Bedford Soda as I had heard such great things about it, so I caught up with two friends there this week. The ambiance was..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"We went to Bedford the other night, I had the gold fashioned, it was really tasty and dressed with a bit of theatre with a cover and some smoke, the..."

Frequency

"Stumbled across Bedford last night. Has been open about 4.5 weeks. At first we sat outside ands the waitress was ok explaining the menu but not the..."

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