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Coco's Cantina
89/100 (1406 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Pork
Spaghetti Vongole
Risotto
Pork Belly
Polenta Chips
Steak
Chicken Liver Pate
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Calabrese Pizza
Margherita
Bread and Oil
Linguine alle vongole
TiramisĆŗ
Arancini
Polenta
Margherita Pizza
Tiramisu
Clam Linguine
Seafood Alfredo
Scotch Fillet
Meatballs
Prosciutto & Rocket Pizza
Arancini
Braised Lamb W
Cereriac Ravioli Al
Bruschette
Pasta
Pesto
Fish
Quattro Formaggi
Salad
Sit down
European
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Italian
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
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"We sat outside seated at the cute table and ordered the pea ricotta ravioli and meatball spaghetti to share. We also ordered house white wine which..."
G1k
"Ohhh Lordy. We ate here tonight and that was one heck of a meal!We had the Lemon & ricotta ravioli and the Linguine. The ravioli was so..."
Stacey
"Love the food and atmosphere here- always so cosy. Sundayā€™s are the best- less crowded and also the Sunday roasts are amazing value...."
Forking Hungry
"Its a little pricey for the amount of food you get, portions are small. But quality is fantastic, and service was great. Would absolutely go..."
Alex Basile
"LOVE happy hour here.... $7 wine! Cheap pasta!!!! AmazingLove sitting on the footpath and people watching - itā€™s the best.I love their..."
Chan Can Eat
"Fantastic food and service! We canā€™t wait to come..."
Annabel Harris
"Finally found some good Italian food in Auckland! The meatballs and spaghetti is freaking delicious! Can't stop thinking about it. God..."
Angie
"Great food all-around as per usual, however pork belly was a bit of a disappointment how it came out slightly burnt on the top and majority of it was..."
Peter Chan
"Finally visited this place after so many years looking at it from the car window lol. It is definitely aGreat place for catching up with friends..."
Food 24/7
"Love the atmosphere and food here! It is a bit pricy but you really canā€™t find anywhere like this in Auckland. The spaghetti meatballs..."
SpoonMe
"Popped into cocos cantina for dinner tonight. What an amazing atmosphere. The place was packed to the brim. Ordered the beetroot and blue cheese..."
Flippynz
"I had the polenta chips- my first time and it was definitely worth it. Also had the lamb rack which was cooked to perfection along with a green sauce..."
#fatlyfe
"My favourite restaurant in Auckland. It's quirky and fun and so welcoming. The food is amazing (the polenta chips, meatballs and vegetarian ravioli..."
Hannah Poole
"We had an amazing dinner at Cocoā€™s Cantina on K Road last Sunday, it was a jog down the memory lane for me as the food that Iā€™ve had would..."
Annie Ren
"The service here is golden, they make you feel at ease and just very welcome.The polenta chips are friigin yum.And my ravioli was..."
Mcm
"What an absolute god damned delight.I'd heard about Coco's, read about Coco's, walked past Coco's, smelled the aromas's coming from Coco's,..."
Kieran
"Cosy warm and personable. The wine list is great. The pork belly and fennel apple slaw ..... woooow and ridiculously good they complement..."
Foodslut
"Finally made it to Cocoā€™s Cantina and early enough to get a seat at the window with a view! This place packs out fast especially with happy..."
Jaffa
"Located on a crowded strip of Kā€™Road, Cocoā€™s Cantina has been trending for a while. My friends and I visited the place on a Saturday night around..."
Linh šŸ’›
"Cocos is probably my favourite restaurant in Auckland, the food is always amazing, the staff are great and the restaurant has a nice ambience. They..."
David
"Atmosphere is the best! Staff are friendly & quick!! Luv going here. Guttered I have a new phone as my old phone had pics.. def canā€™t leave here..."
Lia.ksi
"A group of 5 girlfriends visited for the very first time last night. We were absolutely delighted with the prompt, friendly and helpful service, as..."
Silva Star
"While I wasnā€™t blown away by the food when I first went to Coco's, the restaurant's reputation swayed me into coming again a few months later ā€“..."
Raymond Tiong
"Coco's Cantina does not do bookings. It's likely you will have to wait for a table, which is fine since you can get a drink at the..."
SLM
"Packed restaurant, sat outside for the evening having dinner with a friend.Ā  The food was delicious, staff made sure to check on outside customers..."
AGB
"Great place for a quick drink after work on a Friday at Happy Hour.That is exactly what I went for and ordered an Apple Cider. Staff were..."
Rohit Victor
"Not the best food but definitely not the worst either. Bloody amazing Tiramisu. Holy moly you have to try it! Nicely presented tea too. Just another..."
Kelly
"Let me tell you something.. Ā Coco's Cantina is far from making the top. Keeping your guests at the bar is one thing, but atleast have enough seats..."
Eniboo
"Fabulous Italian food and great service. Loved the tiramisu especially and the daily specials were great. We had some ricotta dip thing that was out..."
Petra Pearce
"Outstanding quality of food, best I've had at a restaurant. Just a bit too cheesy and oily for me, but that's because I don't like a lot of cheese..."
Imperius Malekith
"Came here with a friend who is a frequent diner here. We started off with happy hour drinks which is on offer until 7pm. For food we ordered the..."
Bobby Anderson
"This place holds a certain charm that can only be achieved with great family friendly service and ecletic decor to feel like you are in Nonna's home...."
Vicki Wong
"The service was amazing here - the staff were so friendly and accommodating. I had the Ravioli and it was the best pasta I have ever had. I'll..."
Sarah Cornes
"This was my second time here and I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had knocked through the main wall and expanded the restaurant...."
Lucyeatsakld
"Firstly the decor and the look is great, the service is amazing as the staff make you feel like part of the family, noting is a issue and when the..."
Brad Vidovich
"I've eaten here three times and I look forward to the fourth. When I need my Italian food fix, this is the place to go. The atmosphere is delightful,..."
T Jacobs
"If you love aracini balls and polenta chips, this place is definitely the best. I was apprehensive going here at first due to the rustic appearance..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Great service and delicious food!Will definitely come back. I love Italian food and they have some of the best Auckland has to offer. ..."
Noosheen Nezhad
"The food was amazing! I would highly recommend the Polenta fries and Arancini balls- they were both full of flavourĀ and big portions! Although we..."
Ashleigh
"Coco's for dinner Started with the risotto rice balls - they wereAbsolutely amazing! For our mains we had the pea and asparagus..."
Ariane Nuttall
"God I loooooooooooooove Coco's Cantina!The place cranks and the food is BANGING!!! Be early there is limited space and people come flocking..."
Alwayseating
"The food here is really yum, the pasta tastes really fresh. We had to wait quite a while for the food to arrive and it was averagely busy. I also..."
L.B.
"After years of pining after Coco's Catina - I FINALLY went! Boy oh boy I'm glad that I did šŸ˜. We arrived a little late but they didn't seem to..."
Monique Porteous
"Came here for my birthday, staff were awesome and attentive. Made sure drinks were topped up and we were looked after. Food came out and i was wowed..."
Gavin Verhulst
"You wouldn't expect much from the look of the establishment but wow awesome service so lovely the staff,and the food came out quick tasting so good..."
Raz
"Best Italian restaurant on K Rd by far :-) Ā Definitely about time that things were livened up on the old lady of Auckland, and Coco's brings style..."
Frank
"Good service, good sized portions, quality food. But be ready to wait for a long time (40-60mins) if you go there at peak hour! But you can always..."
ShoRt
"Recommended! I've been raving about this place after visiting last week. We came in large group and got a great table in their adjacent room...."
Fleur Cerecke
"This place is pretty good, very "rustic" and "hipster". Ambiance is great a bit small and crowded at times but overall I enjoyed dining here. Service..."
Nathalie
"We went on Tuesday night, could not believe how busy it was, full by the time we started eating, which in itself is a good indication. We were..."
Dave Koefoed
"This is a fabulous place. Italian food done beautifully, good vibes, friendly staff, etc etc. Not the place for a quiet refined meal - more fun &..."
Yoda
"Wow this place is so cool and the food is great as well! We dropped in for an early dinner before a show and it just happened to be their Happy..."
Austin
"Cocos thanks once again for a fantastic dining experience. I love your ethic as much as your tummy warming deliciously crafted food. You're delicious..."
Jessicamcharnley45
"Had the set menu between 12 of us. Great flavours and cooking. Very good value and deservedly very busy. Will definitely return soon. Recommend the..."
Neil Kellett
"Hearty home style Italian cooking with a no frills surrounding- great for an informal catch up with friends or a cost date night. Grab a table..."
Zoe Bowker
"okay so my friends go here quite often and ive never been. i walk past all the time, i wonder what could possibly be in those doors that everyone..."
Kp Food Reviewer 2000
"I've never been to Italy before but I feel like I just did and then it only took me 20 minutes to drive home and have a lie down after the most..."
Alana Rose Gray
"Just had a fantastic meal at Cocos. First time here and will definitely recommend to others. Good service, lovely atmosphere and amazing food. Thank..."
Colette O'Connor
"Such a fantastic spot. Beautifully lit, funky vibe and staff who make the place. Simple classical food done exceptionally well, it's a..."
Paul Evans
"the place is amazing has a wonderful buzz about it and totally love what they are doing here, very old school italian feel and definitely one of the..."
Gidz Khalifa
"Yess the hype is real this place embodies the old school restaurant in such an unassuming way! it has all the classic makings of an Italian family..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"My boyfriend took me here to celebrate my 20th birthday. I ordered the potato and ricotta ravioli with truffle mushrooms and and white wine sauce...."
Priscilla Khang
"One of my favourites hands-down. Unpretentious and amazing tasting Italian food. This place also has a fantastic cured meat and garlic sharing board..."
Meaghan Aureguy
"I went here with a bad bank balancešŸ˜’ I had to order a salad and watch the rest of my friends eat food. The salad was probably the best salad I've..."
Vincent Warner
"Had high expectations for Coco's - lots of friends had recommended it and I'd been waiting ages to give it a go. Did not disappoint! Got seated..."
Emily Pavey
"Have always wanted to try Coco's & finally did for my birthday dinner. Never have I ever felt so immediately comfortable in a restaurant. Everyone is..."
Michele
"food is nice but there is a long wait. staffs are really nice and friendly and for sure they know how to deal with customers and make them welcome..."
Shabnam Rafiei
"Everything on the menu is amazing with Coco's having a cool rustic vibe. Loved it, great atmosphere. Will definitely be back to try more..."
Victoria
"Coco's Cantina is a cherished destination on the busy and very eclectic K' Rd. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an Italian 'rural' enotica - where..."
Bri DiMattina
"Service was excellent, and great deals during happy hour :) the antipasti were quite nice. I had the spaghetti and meatballs - meatballs were huge..."
Maia Churichkova
"Great service with great food. The late could be a bit long but it's definitely worth it. Spaghetti with meatballs are saucy and have lots of..."
Poricasol
"Had been hearing great things about Coco's Cantina and the reviews were right, Went along on a Tuesday night, was a short wait for a table but..."
Toni Wilson
"It's the second time I've visited in 12 months and the staff are as enthusiastic as ever. The decor is funky, the music is good and the food is..."
Chas Nz
"Coco's cantina has been around for years but for some reason I have never made it there. Then when I saw it was in the metro top 50 restaurants I..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Great Italian food, great atmosphere, staff were very friendly and loved the music playing in the background. I had a prawn pasta dish, rich and full..."
Vitale Eti
"If you're after authentic and rustic Italian cuisine then this is the place. We had a large gathering there and were served a set menu. We had..."
Raffi
" I love this place and every time we go it's faultless. I always go for the pork and the last one with the smoked plums was delicious. My partner had..."
Kelly Kelly
"If a relaxed atmosphere and excellent food are what you are looking for then you found the place! Great decor, friendly staff and wonderful food. All..."
Hannah Shaw
"Fourth time at Coco's, food is always great, and if you don't like the service you should probably find somewhere more suited to your taste. Great..."
Ray Murphy
"Never had a bad meal and service has always been amazing this place will blow u away when u walk in u think its a quiet small spot then when inside u..."
Dave Son
"We went to this cute place for dinner yesterday. The decor and atmosphere takes you to Europe and we instantly felt like home.The service..."
Candy Boy Food Journey
"A very popular place with great food. The food is really tasty. Love the decoŕ here. I had the pork belly for dinner and it was moist with crispy..."
Jacqui Crawley
"The food and the atmosphere at Coco's is fantastic. I love the fact that it is on K'rd and not in Ponsonby. The staff is very welcoming and..."
JohnnyF
"I really enjoyed this place. Sangria was strong, but delicious none the less. I ordered the steak which was cooked perfectly. My partner had the..."
Jamez Hill III
"Really good service but quite expensive. The polenta chips and arancini balls are amazing. My pork belly main was quite over priced for what it was...."
Tessa Hall
"Wonderful! Beautiful food & atmosphere. Friendly staff. We ordered the ravioli, fish of the day, pork belly, antipasti platter, tiramisu plus so much..."
ŠœŃ³Š“Š»Š“ ŠšŃ”ŃŃ‡Š»
"Great atmosphere, a hip and bustling eatery with the best meatballs in town, great for people watching and carousing late into the night. Oh and..."
Matthew Sunderland
"Great experience and great food!Lovely personal service from all the staff we dealt with and beyond incredible food! We ate mainly off the..."
Summer
"18 June 2013 Linda N.Went recently for the first time and can not wait to go back. The food was outstanding and the best wait staff we have ever..."
Lyn Nicholls
"Went here for the first time last night. Had a 3/4 hour wait to be seated at a table but we could have eaten sooner at the bar if we..."
Antonia
"I've been to Coco's Catina at least once a month since it opened! The food is always consistent and the service is great. Sometimes you have to wait..."
Meghan Titter
"The ambiance is fantastic, the staff are uber cool but don't know it and the food impresses every single time. Don't worry about what you order -..."
ElSizzling Chorizo
"We went to Coco's last Friday night, they don't take bookings but as it's summer holiday time they weren't too busy and we got a table straight..."
Anita Walsh
"This place was one of my favourite eateries and I would have celebrated a recent big birthday there, had it been open on a Sunday. However, I..."
NomNomPanda
"Went here for a work do and we all got food envy. Super spot! Delicious calamari, cosy fit out, good looking and friendly staff. Auckland has been..."
Brodie
"What a wonderful, friendly place to dine! We had such a great time, super friendly and efficient staff, a great menu to choose from and a fun..."
Jarrod Smythe
"Coco's is my all-time favourite in Auckland. I love its casual, vibrant atmosphere. Some might not like that it is super busy and bustling, and also..."
Jason Lingard
"Been for the first time to this lovely place a few days ago. The food was really nice. We had rice balls with blue cheese, the ravioli, the fish of..."
Giapo Grazioli
"I didn't know what took me so long to finally pay Coco's a visit. It wasn't a disappointing visit, although not cheap but we had a really great time...."
YellowBlankets
"MaƮtre d really attentive, novelty of writing your name on the wall for your booking.. So busy and a 60min wait on tables, got our table in 15 mins..."
Frequency
"Mmmmm Cocoā€™s Cantina. This lively lil space on Aucklandā€™s ecletic Kā€™rd is mine & my hubbyā€™s fave place to eat in the city, and has been for..."
Melissa Stininato
"Great atmosphere and service. The food is a great fusion of Spanish and Italian. Make sure you book to get a table. The cocktails are good..."
Sarah K
"Absolutely in love with this place! One of the best spaghetti and meatballs, polenta chips and delicious patĆ©šŸ I have an amazing time every time..."
Elena Khrustalyova
"What an amazing place to have food and catch up with friends. Place was buzzing, it was busy and looked amazing. It didn't feel like we are in..."
E R
"Great casual dining experience, superb (and fun) service and scrumptious food. Love that most dietary requirements are catered for and not a blink of..."
Chantal McNaught
"Very cool place with a great service and delicious food! Dont pass it and come to check it out! First time there and liked right away! The place has..."
Deanna
"Went with a group and booked their private room upstairs ($120 to book) which was awesome as we could listen to our own music and it was nice and..."
Anna Pomeroy
"Delicious food. Good service. Busy place. Had the Prosciutto and Rocket pizza and my son had the Meatballs. Specials on drinkā€™s depending on..."
Nicky Andrews
"Authentic italian food and great great service. The best meal I had in Auckland. Reasonable price with hospitality service makes me feel like..."
Lun Huang
"We came for happy hour on a Tuesday from 5:15-6:30ish. To our surprise they have a deal on Tuesdays for 17 dollar pizzas (20 for the prosciutto)! We..."
Helen Lee
"I have been coming here for just about 10 years and I should have posted this earlier. I am Italian but just the family name does not make you a..."
Davide Lovison
"Coco's Cantina saved my Friday. I didn't have a reservation but they had a table available outside. I had the seafood linguine, my partner had a..."
The Translator
"Favourite restaurant! Brilliant food and lovely people. Behind the scenes they are working hard to support all the right initiatives. A restaurant..."
christian heinigen
"A very good establishment, everything was very good. Well priced and approachable, not a nice fun casual place. It doesn't hit exceptional but it's..."
Andrew George
"beautiful food, we enjoyed our time here, Kira was professional in everyway, Luam was aone of the chef and recommended us some of their well known..."
Jeaffally Helu
"We celebrated a family birthday in the private dining room. The set menu was delicious and the perfect amount of food. We had our own bathroom and..."
Phoebe Prescott
"Such a beautiful, colourful and lively place for dinner and drinks. Amazing staff and delicious food, including lots of options for different dietary..."
Alayna Powley
"Lovely place with nice pizzas and great service. I only misses a little bit more of nduja punch in my pizza. Nonetheless very nicely..."
Mario Velasco
"Many tasty food options on the menu, nice wine list (with new options often) & nice environment. Always great service provided by their smiley and..."
Laƫtitia D
The Candy Shop
88/100 (1856 ratings)
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"Nice and cozy seating. Amazing looking dishes and super tasty. We ordered Gochujang kfc and Dolsot bibimbap (v) and lychee mai tai. Couldnt finish..."
Shruti Gudadhe
"Had a lovely experience here at the Candy Shop, heard so much about this restaurant and certainly not overrated. Great menu choices and love the..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Been here a few times, it's always busy. Food is always yummy. Good portion size. Good service. Would recommend for brunch. Still yet to try dinner..."
Michelle. N
"Came here friday evening with my boyfriend, the shop was not crowded at all. The atmosphere was great. Amazing food, got the polenta chips and kfc..."
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"I've been a few times now and it's always a great experience. The Eggs Benedict with bacon is divine. Lovely hot chocolate..."
Mark Furlong
"Had the seaweed kalguksu which was delicious! The broth was so creamy and rich but a tad on the salty side. Also had the polenta chips - not..."
Teresa
"A very good cafe with cute decor and good food. Egg Benedictineā€™s with salmon was a surprise. Expected a small piece of salmon but instead was..."
Bhoopika
"Awesome evening with a booking for 28 for my birthday. Stunning food, service and atmosphere. Everyone had a great night .. nothing was a problem..."
Jobu08
"š‘¬š’ˆš’ˆš’” š‘©š’†š’š’†š’…š’Šš’„š’• š’˜š’Šš’•š’‰ š‘®š’š’„š’‰š’–š’‹š’‚š’š’ˆ š‘·š’š’“š’Œ š‘©š’†š’š’š’š:..."
FoodiesTable
"First time having batch brew coffee and very..."
Eatateeaten
"One of the best Old Fashioned cocktails my partner and I have had. Perry was fantastic and very personable to interact with. We will definitely be..."
Colton Randall
"Oh my god, THE BEST CREME BRƛLƉE IVE EVER HAD!! Honestly not joking I dream about this Creme BrĆ»lĆ©e it is actually so perfect šŸ¤£ I really..."
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"Clam & Scampi šŸSpaghettini from @thecandyshopnz lunch menu, itā€™s so fragrant and cooked perfectly al dente šŸ’Æ one of the best pastas Iā€™ve..."
Pandadrools
"The Candy Shop has been recommended to me countless times. Countless. Given its proximity I'm surprised it took me this long to give it a shot...."
Amindha Fernando
"The Matcha Pancakes were absolutely delicious, you didnā€™t need to use a lot of maple syrup because they were so tasty on their own especially with..."
Jess
"they don't have a very big menu but won't bea problem cause food was pretty amazing. Services was quick and food came out quick! can't..."
GNUEL
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Jeffrey Sham
"Wow! Iā€™m gonna put it out there and say top 3 burgers in my life! And Iā€™ve had a lot!!! God it was good! As was the polenta fries. My friends all..."
Chan Can Eat
"Started with the polenta chips - thin crispy outer layer with soft and smooth potato inside topped with cheese and truffle oil mmmm. Followed this up..."
J Eats
"Really nice food, fast and friendly service! Would recommend trying dessert if you have a sweet tooth! Was really nice however the area is quite..."
Reema Singh
"Iā€™ve been here twice for lunch and dinner, and both times I was not disappointed. My personal favourites are the vegan bibimbap and pumpkin salad...."
Rashmeen Sandhu
"Been here a few times for lunch when I used to work in newmarket, food are amazing , but my favourite has to be their green tea latte ! The best I..."
May Hung
"I HIGHLY recommend the creamy mushrooms. Perfect balance between savoury and sweet. Polenta chips was served piping hot with lots of cheese. Omelette..."
Ben Fong
"Food is beautifully presented on the plate. The matcha pancake has got an optimum sweetness and the special maple syrup along with the cream..."
Helcee
"Canā€™t stop, wonā€™t stop eating Candy Shops fried chicken!We got the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), for $39, platter between two of us and it was..."
Emma S
"I found the food at Candy Shop fairly underwhelming given all the good things I'd heard about it. The katsu sando was not as good as I was hoping..."
Greg Potter
"Beautiful flavours sauces and technique. Well matched and perfect on the pallet. Very impressed with the chef that came up with the menu...."
Tony Ma
"A good place to hang out with friends. Matcha latte and kfc are super super good which I highly recommend. Service was also good as well. Definitely..."
Xjrszzclp
"Iā€™ve been recommended Candy Shop for the LONGEST time, and it definitely did not disappoint! I came here for a super late lunch, so the place..."
Louise
"I came to The Candy Shop with my friends for lunch. Firstly, I love the atmosphere and decoration of the cafe, there were outdoor/indoor seatings and..."
Sharon Louie
"Absolutely five star. Friendly staff and nice service, food quality is perfect, price is good too. Love this..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Really Good food! Service is excellent. Everyone was super friendly to us. 10/10 would come back..."
Ben
"One of my favoirite cafe in the newmarket. friendly staff and beautiful decor.Food is nice and nice..."
Chelsey
"This place is amazing!Their pancakes are so pretty and I loved them! Food came out quick and staff were kind and..."
Candice Stewart
"Love love the combination of chicken and ddokbokki! And I forgot a photo but the Hotteok dessert was..."
Dianne
"Went for a sunday brunch with my sister. We ordered the chicken burger and lord toast, both dishes were absolutely amazing. The place was busy but we..."
Kat Santos
"I had heard A LOT about Candy Shop in Newmarket. I went for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The cafe was quite busy but got seated straight..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Went there at a friend's recommendation for dinner- really really enjoyed it! Got the KFC (spicy version), waffle fries and lava cake. Mind blowing..."
Pooja Shenoy
"ā£Taste: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ—ā£Interior: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ‘ā£Service: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•ā£Recommend:..."
Mon.
"Lunch during the weekday and it wasnt too busy around 1pm. The food was amazing, so much flavour yet not overpowering! Definitely recommend the..."
Candy
"Had lunch here with friends on a Wednesday, the place was busy but we managed to quickly get a seat. Staff were good. And the food arrived pretty..."
Samantha Badilles
"Such a cute little cafe in Newmarket. They have amazing variety on their menu, offering different options to your typical cafes. Definitely popular,..."
Hannahmareecarr2
"Heads up: Long story ahead.Growing up as a kiwi-asian had it's struggles, especially during lunch breaks in primary school. I wasn't..."
Sammy
"really good food in such a pretty place.polenta chips are fluffy and chunky, soft shell baos were so crispy. but the favourite is their..."
GS
"Their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is the best fried chicken in town. Insanely good. Great service, consistently awesome food, real good hot..."
Tanja Jujnovich
"This is a nice little hidden gem in New Market. The food is more on the pricey side but none the less it tasted great. The Candy Shop definitely has..."
Aj Maglaqui
"All the food we ordered was amazing! The waffle fries are a must try and service is top notch. A little pricey but well worth what you pay..."
Anitha Narayan
"This is one of my favourite places in Auckland to get breakfast. The mushrooms are out of this world! The staff are always friendly. The wait time..."
Aucklandcityfood
"This place is absolutely amazing and has never let me down. I am never disappointed by them regardless of service, cleanliness, quality of..."
Derek Cheung
"A big fan of this cafe, been here numerous times and never get enough of it. Coffee always great, food is good, especially loved the Korean inspired..."
Carmen
"ā˜•ļøā˜•ļøā˜•ļøā¤ļø Apparently the review needs to be 140 characters long. Itā€™s amazing how Zomato nowadays dictates the rules of..."
Francesco Delogu
"nice decorated place with open kitchen, coffee is always good. Match scone is amazing. Lord toast was nice combination of vegetables and eggs, it..."
JunYong Lin
"Successful korean-western fusion menu well worth its price.Ā Green juice was a favourite.Ā Lovely brunch atmosphere in a pretty Newmarket..."
TLDR
"Just look how pretty this plate of pancakes is! So colourful and vibrant, makes me wanna dig into it the second it arrived at the table. The pancakes..."
CHIFAN.EATS
"Lovely cafe/restaurant hidden in New Market. A nice ranch style interior, with plants potted on the wall. Clean and green friendly..."
Lucy
"Came to this place during rush hour on Sunday but we were looked after really well. Quick and friendly service. Coffee was awesome! We ordered the..."
Quinn Mai
"Hands down the best coffee Iā€™ve had in ages! The bibimbap was delicious and packed full of good ess and the bulgogi beef I added to it was..."
Siobhan
"A very interesting brunch place run by friendly Korean people. Definitely worth trying. I love their bacon with candy floss - such an interesting..."
Ericwhan
"Have heard so many great things about this place and it didnā€™t disappoint! I love Korean fusion food and the fried chicken here really hit the..."
Lizzie
"This was my third time visiting this cafe! Service is always lovely and I love the atmosphere. We ordered the black fettuccine, Katsu sando, polenta..."
Sabrina Hea
"Been here several times and never be disappointed. Nice ambience, friendly staffs and yummy differential food offerings. Soba Joba is light and..."
Flora
"Well presented food and I particularly enjoyed the polenta chips, it was delish. I thought the kfc chicken was a bit overrated. I would definitely..."
Ida Tang
"I love the KFC plattesļ¼ Juicy boneless chicken and nice fried rice cake. Also tried the lamb ball spaghetti but test normal. Will be back next..."
Chloeliliny
"Both food and coffee were excellent! Traditional brunch food with a bit of Fushion twist, very interesting menu. Would definitely come back and try..."
Bonnie Hu
"Great coffee, food, and staff - would highly recommend! Food is light (not heavy), unusual, and delicious - it's always a pleasure dining..."
Josephine
"I loved the food here so much! I can't wait to come back here to try their other dishes.I shared buns with my friend and ordered a squid..."
Emily
"Delicious food, relaxed environment. The salmon has great texture of flavour, especially the crispy seaweed. Lovely environment, will bring my..."
Charis Yang
"I went here last year I believe (december) but here I am writing a review on the KFC plater ($38) i had here.The korean fried chicken was good I..."
James
"Introduced by a friend who arrived in NZ last week, but sheā€™s come three times. I think she is really love here, kk. Itā€™s a good restaurant which..."
Whittling Arts
"The cutest cafe, tucked away deep in the heart of Newmarket. Fusion food done exceptionally. You can get a healthy brunch like we did or dig into..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"A very pleasant place to visit. Grabbed a weekend brunch here for a morning coffee. Very nice plating and friendly staff service. The coffee is..."
Coffee Macarons
"A lovely spot tucked away in Newmarket. Loved the vibe with the spotted plants coupled with woody colour - cozy and inviting. We went there for..."
Evelyn Chen
"Yum yum yum food and coffee!Tucked down the little lane, this hidden gem is such a relaxed place to eat! Great brunch menu and fantastic coffee!..."
Jess Grant
"Three of us came here for a post-movie treat and we were so glad that we did! The service was friendly and efficient, the cocktails were superb, and..."
Silva Star
"My body was deprived after a grit class and I needed sustenance that wasnā€™t boring. Candy shop delivered. Service was quick and friendly, I chose..."
Phil Morton
"Funky little cafe in Newmarket. Yum food, different kinds of options! Smaller portion sizes but reasonably filling. Good quality and pretty good..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Tucked away in the tight shopping arcades of the New Market backstreets, you'll find the worst kept secret on the local food scene - a contemporary..."
Tan Wang
"We ordered the KFC Platter, which was ample for two people to share. Both the garlic soy and gochujang sweet and spicy chicken were amazing and..."
Vivian C
"In love with this place. Food was very filling. Their Simon and Lee KFC is probably the best on the menu but only as a side. Spaghetti was very..."
Koyal Lal
"Weā€™ve been here twice, and had no complaints both times. First time I had the bibimbap, which was delicious. Second time I had the soba - lovely as..."
Tanya
"Quite a nice little place tucked away in Newmarket. Good seating area and decor is quite tasteful. Presentation and flavour of food are both on..."
Sunaina Goundar
"I went here for a first date (even though the date was extremely rude to me and the servers) I enjoyed the food and would love to give them another..."
Marggie Pascua
"Had dinner with my partner tonight and we both enjoyed the chicken platter. The service was great and we didnā€™t even wait that long to get our..."
Rem
"Absolutely love the candy shop. I have been there 4 times and every time the food is just delicious! The KFC is especially good. Everything about the..."
Selena
"Best to make reservation just because the size of the restaurant and the table setting.I love how this place tuck away and its so cosy...."
Yusoff Kamal
"Great Korean fusion cafe. Well presented food and arrays of options available to suit everyone's taste buds. Great outdoor seating plan. Would..."
Tarun Parmar
"Loving the healthful ā€˜Healing Powerā€™ composed of beetroot hummus, marinated feta, zucchini, smashed avocado, butternut squash, poached egg, &..."
Melissa Koh
"Been here a few times; food is always delicious and well presented! Big fan of the kale fettuccine, was absolutely delicious 10/10. Service is a bit..."
Victoria Birch
"Food : 4/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 4/5The Candy shop is tucked away in a cute little lane in Newmarket. The food is Korean/Asian..."
Bronwyn Koh
"A Nice Korean Fusion Restaurant located in New Market. It was a bit hard to find because it was in the corner of Newmarket. The decor of the..."
慇慇
"Tucked away in the streets of Newmarket, The Candy Shop provides an aesthetic, relaxing atmosphere suited for a good coffee catch up and lunch with..."
Carley Peng
"Ordered the steamed bun sliders, kale fettuccine and tuna tataki. Food was overall good! Kale fettuccine was amazing! Def be going back for that...."
Ari Kim
"good coffee, great services. I have had lunch in candy shop before. quite nice.a hidden place in new market, hard to find, but good to relax and..."
LGarden
"The Candy Shop is initially a little hard to find being down one of the new lanes in Newmarket, but the signposts do help.There is a lovely..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Lunch today was at @thecandyshopnzā €ā €ā €ā €ā €ā €ā €ā €ā €Came her with friends today for fuel in between our shopping session..."
Amy Peng
"A bit hard to find this place, well for me it was. Food was great, staff were great. Would definitely go again. You have to try their fried chicken..."
Manoj Patel
"We had Korean fried chicken - the sauce was a bit too sweet for us and not spicy like I thought it would be from the color. They are delicious..."
Tanz
"Best cafe in Newmarket! Must go and try at least once in your life!!! Great taste of foods and excellent customer services! And also their coffee..."
Seunghoon Yoo
"Friendly staff and good service. We ordered affogato, big breakfast, pancake, creamy mushroom and wine. Creamy mushroom, the mushroom was perfectly..."
Johnny Jeoung
"Iā€™ve heard that the lunch options here are quite good, but coincidentally I came here when the breakfast menu was still on so didnā€™t get to try..."
Kylie
"The Candy Shop is a unique brunch/dinner restaurant hidden away along a brick pathway (reminded me of wizard of oz). They have a extensive selection..."
Jenny Da
"Thought this place was one of the better bistro style spots in Auckland. Really original menu and amazing flavours. Small but good selection of..."
Boz
"This korean fusion restaurant located in a peaceful part of new market is def worth a visit if you love food and love fancy spots! The K.F.C dish was..."
Calvin
"Service was amazing, made us feel very welcome. Very cozy setting and the food was both visually and tastes wise wonderful. Definitely going..."
Neil Sharan
"This place is great for a quality , casual meal in great surroundings with a lot of healthy options on the menu. Low key but good service too...."
Camilla
"Had a Saturday brunch date with my friendļ¼Œwe ordered VEGAN DOLSOT, TTEOK GALBI and Simon & Lee KFC for share, Ice latte and mocha latte, the cafe..."
EffieCcccc
"The Candyshop is a delight and a much needed addition to the Newmarket restaurant scene, which is lacking in flare. This Korean/kiwi styled..."
Holly Swallow
"they make the best coffee in the hood. my understanding is they scouted a guy from the campers? coffee shop which is a tiny store located right on..."
W111
"4.5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Best Cafe in New Market for food and coffeeGood food,..."
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"Came by for lunch with a fairly large group. We didn't have a reservation but they ended up getting a table made for us in the alcove outside the..."
Benedict Uy
"This might have been the best brunch I had in Auckland so far! When I first arrived at the candy shop I thought I wouldnā€™t write a good review..."
Auckland Foodie
"Overall we had a great experience at The Candy Shop. The food was extremely tasty (especially the kimchi fries) and great brunch-ing atmosphere. Meal..."
Spat
"Went on a Saturday afternoon, and the cafe wasnā€™t busy so had a lovely time. The coffee was perfect, one of the best Iā€™ve had in ages, and the..."
Lyla
"Had lunch at The Candy Shop yesterday. Was great! 5 of us each had different dishes and all were lovely. My choice was the Spaghetti with baa baa..."
Cat
"Grateful for my friend introducing me to this place! Nestled in a cozy lane in the back streets of Newmarket this place was nice and cosy. I ordered..."
Haley Ernstzen
"I've just come to Auckland and heard about Camper coffee and the Candy shop. My friend and I went to the Candy shop last week trying their..."
Jh
"Food ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Coffee ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Customer service ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Ambience ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Location ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜†..."
Jeong-ho Lim
"I accidentally stumbled across this beautiful and chic place so decided to stop in for a bite. Best choice of the day. I have been here plenty Iof..."
Veronica Te
"One word is needed to describe the Candy Shop and that is Pulchritudinous.Ā Iā€™m pretty sure Iā€™ve used that word before to describe..."
Medium_Rare
"My American friend loved the coffee served here and I think it is the Camper brand. He noticed the lovely floral swirl from the foam on top which was..."
Mei
"Iā€™m so glad that we gave this new place a try. The snack is YUM and looks amazing. We had the chips with Parmersan Cheese Kimchi, Seafood..."
Bella Luv Food
"tucked away in the heart of newmarket, such a gem of a place. they do really lovely coffees, i had their "yo-go-girl" breakfast meal which was..."
Karen Huo
"New Marketā€™s latest addition to the dining scene, Candy Shop is a new all-day eatery nested in Osborne Lane that is fast becoming everyoneā€™s new..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"The staff were friendly and kind. There was a nice atmosphere for eating. However the food was okay. The table was nice and clean. Over all good..."
Sid
"Really nice environment! My dish, The Korean Fried Chicken, was really good! But the other dishes my friends had werenā€™t so great. No ā€˜just ā€˜..."
Harry Kumar
"Came here after hearing many good reviews from my fellow foodies and decided to give it a try! The concept for candy shop is ā€œkiwi as food..."
SpoonMe
"Finally visited this super trendy brunch destination in Newmarket on a Sunday for lunch. I was not impressed by the food or the service. There were..."
Linh šŸ’›
"Fantastic new eatery! Food: I got the beef cheek eggs bene, delicious twist on the classic ā€˜salmon or baconā€™, not too sweet hollandaise and..."
Lauren Faram
"Newly opened cafe in Newmarket! Ordered a flat white, the Pasta of the Day and the Healing Power. The flat white was perfect; I wish I knew which..."
Kirsten
"From the folks who also operate the nearby Camper coffee and maybe Parnells Simon n Lees a newly opened hidden gem at the trendy Osborne Lane shops...."
Diner8Here
"We ordered the beef "half-naked sammy" and the pasta of the day (shellfish fettucini). Quick note that this was the lunch menu.The beef was..."
Dom Park
"Food 5 Ambience 5 Coffee 5 Newmarket finally stepped up their game thanks to this new joint. Hats off to the owners, chefs and..."
Davis Cheung
"Loved the Hotteok - delicious take on the Korean Pancake mixed with granola and fresh berries. The chef Jeff gave us an insight into the dish. Thanks..."
Briggy
"A new hip eatery in the heart of new marketI believe its run by the man behind Major Sprout, Little King, Ben Gusto- ie the best cafes in AKL..."
Thegreeats
"Fabulous creamy mushrooms and excellent coffee. I explained that I only had 30 minutes and they had a perfect lunch in front of me in 8 minutes flat..."
Christine McDonald
"We've been meaning to try The Candy Shop for such a long time and we finally did it today and it is really great. Their coffees are full of flavor..."
Cristina Costache
"cute and high-quality fusion cafe in townā¤ļø the food was fantastic!!! we love the curry rice with pork belly so..."
hiulamchan
"I was initially surprised that I couldn't get actual candy here, but after a few moments I managed. The food here is pretty good as were the warm..."
Michael Davidson
"We came here for lunch and they were way too busy. Though manager was super nice but other staffs looked like they were there to make some..."
So won K
"Still waiting for the day The Candy Shop will disappoint, they just never do I was a bit sad there was no batch brew but food as always was on..."
Eva
"yum yum yum!! the food is sooo good. My friend and i got the omurice and bibimbap to share and both were super flavourful and delicious!! Portions..."
Simonie Lam
"Love the food here. We had the chilli crab scrambled eggs and the prawn spaghetti, both so tasty!! The eggs had good chunks of crab meat hence the..."
Tracy Huynh
"Very busy, great vibe and very attentive staff! Good food and..."
Tritip K
"Ordered the Omurice rice - flavours were great. Added the pork belly which is always a must. Sphaghettini, with prawns was also very good with lots..."
Jason Goh
"One of our friends recommended this place. We were there for lunch but only tried Prawn burger and the dumplings. I loved the prawn burger, the prawn..."
Shirley Hunter
"This restaurant is undoubtedly an amazing one! We came for my birthday and what an amazing experience, from start to finish everything was perfect...."
Shannon Richardson
"Went there for brunch. Very busy place but staff are so friendly and welcoming. Attentive service even at the busiest time. We had fried chicken..."
Marine Juwarry
"Visited twice. Satisfied with both the food and services. Good coffees good vibe and good dishes. I have tried twice the Egg Bene with slab..."
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Prego Restaurant
88/100 (3722 ratings)
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"My husband and I love Prego! Every time we have been here we have never been disappointed. The pizza and pasta is delicious and the sticky date..."
Emmaus Courtney
"Haven't been to Prego for a couple of years now, but nothing has changed - the quality here is top notch - both food and service. Perfect place for..."
Adam Chui
"Came here for lunch on a weekend. Was happy to see a fullhouse. Staff was very attentive, service was excellent. Beautiful food as we have expected...."
Ken Wong
"Love love love! One of my favorite restaurants in Auckland! Food, drinks, prices, service. Amazing at everything...."
Sophia Ignateva
"After so long, we finally came to Prego for a late lunch.We ordered the surf&turf and the pappardelle for mains and the bruschette as..."
JoĆ£o PlĆ”cido
"Was expecting this to be a casual dining experience based on what I had read and the prices but wow I was amazed this place is fine dining with..."
Sacha
"Absolutely tasty Pizza. Worth it...."
Parth Amit
"I've already lost count of how many times I've come here. I live and breathe for their duck risotto. All their dishes are superb. I recommend ALL..."
Bella Qian
"Loved the surf and turf, pizza is always amazing, wonderful spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary! Staff are also super on to it..."
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"The first time I visited prego was on my birthday. We ordered pizza pasta and market fish risotto. Serving sizes were great and the staff were quite..."
Courtney Shalls
"Amazing pastas! Everything was so delicious. Their belini is heaven! Definitely coming..."
FoodiesTable
"Consistently delicious food here. Their pizzas are amazing and the service is impeccable. Great tasting Italian..."
Chan Can Eat
"Had a last minute dinner here when our initial dinner venue choice closed early. We didnā€™t have too long of a wait for a table but the restaurant..."
Riddhi
"Dined here with a group of five friends. Since Prego doesnā€™t do reservations I was a bit concerned there would a long wait time, we arrived around..."
Kelly
"The Zuppa di Pesci soup tasted amazing! Every else very..."
Richard Liu
"Being an new runner on Metro Top 50, I was very excited to try out Prego.Arriving at the courtyard, I was surrounded by an energetic..."
Lucy
"Everything just perfect. It was so..."
Kiki
"I make my review based off what you get in the same price point and in the location. Good food and service, which is what you'd expect from this..."
Rao
"I came to Prego for lunch with my brother and my boyfriend. The man who was at the front of the house was extremely considerate and a lovely person..."
Sharon Louie
"Our favourite local spot, great service, never fall in standard, except one time, I think she is a intern last Saturday lunch time. It's not that..."
Foodie Album
"Had the pie it was amazing! My partner had the calzone, such a generous portion. Great food &..."
Charlotte
"Prego is an Auckland instituion. It's reliable and consistently delivers outstanding food and service. I've always had a 10/10 experience at Prego on..."
Ziggyscratch
"If you love italian food, this one is a must! Beside food is amazing, the service is spectacular and you just feel like in heaven! I loved the..."
Heloisa Moreira Lima
"Great service and environment. Food is great, but quite salty for me and friend as well. In terms of price, it is a bit pricey for it's amount. For..."
Charis Yang
"Valentines day dinner @prego_restaurant_nz šŸ˜Š ordered the fettuccine alfredo, roasted duck risotto and a garlic bread on the side. Hands down the..."
Guilty_eatsnz
"Was invited to dinner at Prego with a group of friends and we all absolutely loved it! The calamari is delicious and the calzone is a must..."
Mashed_Potato
"All too often when you order Italian in NZ you get a balls up that is often no where near what you would get in Italy. Not at Prego in Ponsonby. I..."
Dave Williams
"Prego never disappoints. Returned for my birthday and the servicing was amazing. They even came out with a candle on my dessert which I thought was..."
Little Foodie
"Had the squid and duck risotto and my partner had the pizza. Partner absolutely loves the pizza from here and I can say the exact same about my..."
Kealy Mathews
"Went to Prego for lunch.The food was amazing! I had the chefs special, grilled Kingfish risotto with a pear and parmesan salad.I..."
Brizzle
"Where do I begin? Had a lovely evening, and it only kept getting better here! The bartender was very friendly and recommended the right drinks to..."
Vasundhara Krishnan
"came here for the first time a few months ago and was highly impressed. amazing atmosphere, staff are very friendly and food comes out pretty..."
Samuel
"Was a little disappointed when we got there to find out there was an hour wait on a table, however this place is definitely worth it! If I am back in..."
Erin.monckton99
"Best risotto in town! Melted Parmesan mixed with duck and mushroom created a godly taste, damn yummy. Their oysters, meatballs and Italian wines were..."
Tanz
"Amazing food and amazing service!We werenā€™t too sure what to get when we came but the staff were really nice and helped us with our..."
Prashant Datt
"Prego in ponsonby is always super busy and we were quite lucky to get a table without a reservation. I always enjoy coming to Prego as they..."
Jenny Da
"Amazing food and service. Such a beautiful place.The food was a little bit salty (my own doing) but still delicious.Will be back..."
Saasha
"I was sceptical about Prego. I heard so much hype that I wasnā€™t too sure why. But I can now understand why! The staff at Prego are lovely and..."
Karen
"Looking for authentic Italian? This is the place! Would definitely say their pasta is better than the pizza even though both were really good. The..."
Food.review.nz
"Food: 4/5Ambience: 3/5Staff: 4/5Service: 4/5Went on a week day for a quiet dinner after being referred by a friend who is a..."
Simon Lee
"Came here in a group of around 10, I had the Seafood Linguini. The photo doesnā€™t give the dish enough credit, it was generously packed with fatty..."
Emily Gossen
"We came early to grab a spot and it was a good thing we did. The restaurant became busy very fast as the night arrived. The food is top notch quality..."
Vanessa Gao
"Came by for dinner. We didn't book but it wasn't too full since we were able to get a table outside. Really interesting items on the menu which made..."
Benedict Uy
"Delicious Italian food and a nice wine list. Went here with a friend of mine and we shared some mains. Our stake was cooked perfectly and melted in..."
Alex Butenko
"My friend and I went in during lunch break and it was a full house! Just managed to get a table inside this day.Ā We didnā€™t plan to get..."
G1k
"With the lively atmosphere at Prego, stepping inside instantly calls for a lovely dining experience. All the staff were extremely polite and..."
Carley Peng
"Great food and service! Request a table outside, as inside gets very loud.Plenty of vegetarian options which was great, not much vegan for my..."
Lara Jacobs
"But, like, have you had the duck risotto? You should. Like, 100%. You should definitely try the duck risotto. Have you been to Prego? ā€˜Cause I..."
Nicola Alice May
"Love this place because it's relaiable. Open from 12 till late so good for late lunches! Parking is good. They don't take..."
Katerina
"Best place for the Alfredo chicken pasta, itā€™s yum. Good service and also good place for dining. One of my favorite spots on Ponsonby. Casual and..."
BelaIna
"Popped into Prego to see what the fuss is about. Ordered garlic pizza bread with aioli. Alot of alioli.... but the best i have ever had. Polpette..."
Flippynz
"Went out with family one night for my brother's birthday, so good!Food was great, had the gnocchi and it tasted perfect! Lovely ambience and..."
Nikki
"Great place for some delicious Italian food! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent food, really enjoyed the fetuccine and bianco..."
Kwang130@gmail.com
"I hadnā€™t been here for a long time. Prego impressively has never changed the quality of food and service. We all had pasta and they were delicious...."
Chico
"Absolutely love this place - by far one of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland. The place is always packed but their service is consistently..."
Evelyn Chen
"The Duck All'Anatra will change your lifeThe Duck All'Anatra will change your lifeThe Duck All'Anatra will change your..."
Ryan Gibb
"Prego has been a Ponsonby staple for quality Italian for at least 2 decades and never fail to deliver . A friend of ours from overseas decided to..."
Richie Chewy
"We went there last night for my birthday first time dining there due to all the great reviews ! They donā€™t take small group bookings wish..."
Foodie5
"Be far one of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland! The service was amazing and the ambiance was 10/10 (strongly recommend sitting outside for..."
Annie Ren
"Anyone who knows me knows that I live to eat Italian food. I will eat it, drink it, snort it, and ingest it pretty much any way I can. I have eaten..."
Audacity 2 Write
"Most flavourful italian food ive ever had in New Zealand. The location it great, service is Amazing, and just the food was good! everything on the..."
S2Psycho
"We came here last night for hens dinner and truly enjoyed our experience .I would say the highlight is their super wait staff. In..."
S&G Take Auckland
"It is one of my favourite italian resturant. Every time I visit here they donā€™t dissapoint me with the quality of their food. Love their creamy..."
Yuri.kim479
"I have been going to Prego for over 20 years and I would have had over 250+ meals there in my time....The service is exceptional... the..."
Campbell Spencer
"Had a work dinner there. Was a decent place, gets very crowded. I enjoyed their garlic bread. Was very soft and fresh. I ordered the Spaghetti Agaloi..."
Nidhi
"Prego is a long time favourite. We went today for a leisurely ladies lunch and catch up. The food and service was amazing as usual. The weather..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Went here last night for my friend's birthday. The service was great, the place is very busy and the food was amazing. Takes me back to Italy! Prices..."
Marggie Pascua
"Always busy place but always top service and amazing food there. Their pizza is one of the best in Auckland and their pasta and linguine always die..."
Feiran An
"I'm always on the look out for a good pasta.Service here is your usual standard and the ambience is nice and modern. We had the pesce,..."
Jeffie
"We arrived at 7.30 on a Saturday night and it was full , told we would expect a hour wait we left our number and headed up to Mekong baby . Well I..."
Emma Somerfield
"Very pricy but delicious, but i still dont really remember what I ordered... I can't find it on the menu but it was a pasta which had potato and beef..."
Heidi
"My go to Italian restaurant. The food here is absolutely delicious and the service is always really good. Their garlic pizza bread is a good bargain..."
Dxlche
"Absolute favourite. We go here regularly and always love the food. The staff are fabulous and always attentive. Good selection of wines and a menu..."
JP
"Really enjoyed my meal last night, first visit to this institution in maybe 3 or 4 years and pleased to say the standard hasn't dipped.First of..."
David
"One of my absolute favourite restaurants in Auckland. Not only are the staff constantly helpful and friendly, but the food is amazing. I've never had..."
Justin Boswell
"Great ambience, amazing food and great service (special mention to Jason). Loved the garlic pizza bread, duck risotto and the pizzas. One of the must..."
Pooja Pamula
"Prego The service seemed to start out shaky. We walked in and stood in a lost manner without being greeted until we happen to see the rest..."
Fiona Holden
"I had soup of the day. It was delicious. My partner had spaggetti bol. We also ordered the garlic bread it was so flaverful! The service waa great..."
Gemma Leigh
"Having visited this lovely restaurant for two valentines days in a row now, I can safely say I enjoy the experience each time. A wonderful place..."
Hangry Viz
"Very busy place but the staff dont forget to serve you. The waiter was awesome. Very entertaining and knew everything about the menu. Delicious..."
Pooja Karan
"Yummo!!! We came on Saturday night which was really busy. Got a seat after a half hour and ordered our food. I had the lamb ragu tagliatelle -..."
Thekittaysmeow
"I am so sad I forgot to take photos. Just amazing proper Italian food with beautiful flavours and not so rich that it makes you feel sick. I had the..."
Jasveen Kaur
"It was busy when I went there and the food came to me less than 20 minutes which is very good for how much staff were working the people in it. Very..."
Pauline Abeleda
"Went here for lunch. It is an experience I will never forget. The wait staff were amazing. Very friendly and attentive. The food was to die for! The..."
Payal
"Luv pregos pizzas but if your always left with pizza left over order a kids size if you are a fussy eater like myself, pro tip. Noise level can be..."
Jess-Louise Holmes
"Pregos very popular so get in quick if your hungry. Very lucky to have got a table at 6pm on a Sunday night...yes a Sunday! But it's easy to see why..."
Caroline Barrett
"Yum ! Service 10/10Food 10/10Atmosphere 8/10Delicious food and great service. What more could you ask for ?I had a..."
Foodie Feels
"We visited Prego for the first time on Saturday August 13th. We've been local for more years than we care to count so couldn't believe it's taken us..."
Tony Harper
"Would have to be the best Spicy Prawn Risotto I have ever experienced. Service was great, quick and clear. Had a yummy glass of cloudy bay sav to..."
Rachel Benge
"Consistently delicious. Great service - the staff seem to know whether you're in a hurry or on a casual business lunch and adjust their service and..."
Chelsea
"Have visited this place a handful of times now, definitely one of the best Italian restaurant in Auckland. Everything from the cocktails, to the..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Little place in Tuscany (sort of) in Ponsonby,.Great food, Gnocchi was amazing and being a total duck obsessed freak the duck was perfect..."
Alwayseating
"I've been to Prego twice now and I am going again. Of the Italian staples Auckland has I would keep this in my book for a long time. It's a strong..."
A Libra Perspective
"Last weekend I had a bit to celebrate, so we had to choose a special place to go to. We chose Prego based on a dish offered on their menu, which was..."
Vivi S
"I absolutely love Prego. 5/5 always for me.Despite its aesthetic, it's actually a casual family friendly restaurant. You feel at home and..."
Louise MacNaughton
"I have travelled in Italy and to be honest Prego's food was better then a lot of food I tried in Italy. The service was excellent we went for a..."
Lilly Christine
"The food is ALWAYS great at Prego, dinner or lunch we have never had a less than perfect meal. Love going here, there is a lovely welcoming family..."
JP
"Went on a Saturday night and got a table and served straight away. The waiter was really helpful and explained the menu as required. Ordered the..."
Natasha
"I wasn't blown away by Prego the way I expected to be.After reading the rave reviews I definitely thought the food would be tastier.I..."
Britney Beeby
"Enter Prego, one of the finest Italian bistros located on the Posonby strip in Auckland since 1986. We arrived around 8pm on a Friday, the music was..."
Misherue
"Prego had been my go to resturaunt ever since my parents took me here as a kid. The place is always buzzing, great atmosphere and the staff are very..."
Harrison Davidson
"Just a great place to go we sat in the courtyard and it was fantastic.Food quality is very high , the waiting staff are enthusiastic , fun ,..."
Richard J
"An institution on Ponsonby Rd, what more can I say. This place has old school style, friendly waiters who introduce themselves by name, a classic..."
Frank
"Prego is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland with an awesome variety of wines and spirits. The food is absolutely delicious and fresh. Is..."
Nfp
"I noticed today the date on Pregos menu - established 1986 - so they will celebrate 30 years this year & I can see why! This can't be said for many..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland - we couldn't find a fault in our experiences here.Last time we visited we got a table..."
Zamily
"Obsessed with this place. The garlic bread with aioli spread is to die for. Then the pizza. So much great pizza. I don't even look at non pizza..."
A
"Have been here twice. First time we went the food was amazing so we ended up going again. The wait staff the first time we went seemed very boring..."
Ryan Megson
"I come here often with my family. Food is good every time but I would never come on my own or with my partner as its slightly pricey but that's the..."
Caitlin Snodgrass
"Wow! Had dinner two weeks ago with my parents :-) lovely service ammmmaaazing meal. I had the oven baked snapper - wow simply wow! So Devine a little..."
Holly Southworth
"My partner and I came here tonight for dinner and drinks are we were very impressed! We sat outside under the heat lamps with fairy lights above us..."
Maddie
"Prego is located in central Ponsonby and is definitely a place people in the area should try! Normally very busy, we managed to grab a table straight..."
Sophie Ly
"Located in the heart of Ponsonby, Prego is an Italian fine dining restaurant serving authentic, traditional Italian cuisine. Last week I was lucky..."
Sophia
"Consistently good food, ambience and service. Thanks for a yummy lunch yesterday. Snapper and risotto was delicious! Date pudding and ginger ice..."
Thao Nguyen
"Came a couple months ago. The whole not taking bookings thing is a little annoying but that seems to be quite common among restaurants now. Garlic..."
Maia Churichkova
"Lucky enough to be able have been here a few times. Service was warm and welcoming. Calamari is a big YES! ! so tasty and perfectly seasoned. Steak..."
Jotori
"Great lunch and service even with little Thomas in tow. Kids menu, colouring in and including in all without hassle. Food amazing as usual had to..."
Melissa Pond
"Always love dining at Prego! Service is top notch and food is always delish. The waiter got my drink order wrong but it was quickly remedied. I had..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Came here for a family lunch- Great spot food was very rich but I ordered something out of the ordinary for me. Will be back was pretty good..."
Chloe-Mae
"Amazing Italian food ! Best in Auckland by far! Had an original margarita pizza! Yum ! Also went and had the special pie they had on their winter..."
Tafara Chaparanganda
"Legendary dining spot! Great Italian done right! Good for a good summers evening ! Top selection of wine and still has the best pizzas by farSarah..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"One of those places you can always depend on! Great ambience and good service. It's constantly busy at Prego so don't be surprised if you have to..."
HJ
"Prego is a long time family favourite and home to the worlds greatest lasagne. We've tried most of the menu and have never been disappointed with our..."
Paige Eriwata
"My friend and I decided to dine here tonight as we wanted to know what the hype was about. Prego is arguably one of the best Italian restaurants in..."
Mat
"Good place for lunch. Nice looking restaurant in a great location. I had the duck risotto which was delectable even if a tad too salty. The staff are..."
Meg McGimpsey
"I went to Prego with a friend who was visiting from overseas. We decided on prego after searching for a place we hadn't been to before. The service..."
Lisa V
"Amazing! The atmosphere hits you as soon as you walk in. Buzzing with people, you're pretty much ensured immediately you're going to have a good..."
Laura Hunt
"LOVE LOVE LOVE! This place is an absolute gem, I have never in my whole life in New Zealand, had Italian food this amazing. I had the spaghetti..."
Monique Porteous
"I had been wanting to go to Prego for some time after hearing really good feedback from colleagues and friends.My partner and I decided to..."
Ali
"This is a favourite 'Go to' spot for our family Birthdays. Love the Fettuccine Alfredo! Never had a bad meal here! Sometimes there's quite a wait and..."
Laura And Peli
"I've dined here over 10 times and it's great every single time. Also get takeaway since it's just a small walk from my place. Pepperoni pizza and..."
Blaine Stevenson
"Hopped over to prego after dinner at Blue breeze Inn just cause I heard rave reviews about their desserts...and they do live up to it. The ambience..."
Jay
"Ponsonby has so many new eateries that its easy to overlook the old ones. Prego is an example (It started in the 80ā€™s). I went many years ago and..."
Duncan Galletly
"After dinner at Ponsonby's new Street Food Collective we headed to Prego for dessert.As usual they were busy, & there was a 30 minute wait for..."
Andi Jandal
"Friendly service, quick to make and a good atmosphere, a fav place of mine to go! Calamari is done really good and their desserts are super..."
SinƩad Rose Stayton
"Going to Prego is like going to an Italian house on a Sunday afternoon. Busy and loud, warm and cozy, comfortable and friendly and full of every..."
Gabriela
"Went here last night with one of my cousins. We ordered the Spaghetti Bolognese, Fettuccine Alfredo and bruschetta (can't remember which bruschetta)...."
Tiffany Sua
"A great atmosphere here, with exceptional food and service. Last time it was incredibly busy, so we ordered takeaway pizzas. We ordered the pollo..."
Emma
"If your after something more than mainstream Italian this is the place for you. Good fast fresh food that consistently impresses. I love any version..."
Samir Ranchhod
"Delicious Italian food!! Came here a while back to celebrate my anniversary and it was a lovely evening. The lasagne was delicious - quite easily the..."
Anna Ho
"Nice food and atmosphere, think will come and sit outside in summer. Most importantly, really enjoy the service! Recommend Italian foodies to..."
Elise Tan
"So cold / windy! My 3rd time at Prego. The entrƩe (Salmon ?? Forgot the name) was a bit salty for me. The main lamb loin and steak were quite nice..."
JJJiiiiAn
"The service and food we received at the restaurant were great. Our waiter was quick with his service and he constantly made sure everything was going..."
Hala Caco
"Prego is the closest thing to an Institution of the Auckland Dining scene having been in business at the same site since 1986! Consistency of..."
Tane Nui
"Prego, one of the finest Italian bistro in Auckland, has been a long standing eatery on the Ponsonby stretch since 1986 and it is still a popular..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I can't think of anything to fault them on. My wife and I went on a busy Saturday night for her birthday and even though it was fully packed and..."
Benji Ryken
"We had a wonderful experience here! Waitstaff were all very onto it; our waiter, an American, was very helpful in explaining to us the dishes we were..."
Juliet Ede
"Prego is my all-time favourite restaurant. It has the best wait staff I have experienced in Auckland, the most delicious food, generous portions and..."
Petra
"We had a delicious marinara pizza - my partner raved on and on, Ā ...pressure on for me to make one at home..nope we will just come back to pregos i..."
Tracee
"Best Italian restaurant in Auckland. My family and I come here a lot and the food and service has always been so consistent. The calamari is to die..."
J.T547
"After seeing all the lovely reviews on here me and my friends decided to go there for lunch. We were very happy with our meals! Will definitely go..."
Trin
"I'm always so excited to come back to Prego. It's my go to Italian restaurant and this will probably sound weird but I kinda love the fact that they..."
SS
"Extremely good service and great food! Received a gift voucher for this place from a family friend, and was beyond impressed! Such a great atmosphere..."
Nikita Kumar
"Amazing service great wines I only had pizza and salad but still pretty top..."
Jazz Wilson
"Up to Prego tonight with the kids for a quick dinner. Calamari entree for the adults; ham & cheese pizza for the kids; fish with lightly herbed..."
David Savidan
"One of the best dining experiences we had. The semifreddo is amazing. Also well priced meals and drinks for the..."
Sonam Kumar
"Went here to celebrate mum's birthday as she loves italian food. Every one enjoyed our experience here although my broadbill fish was not very nice,..."
Celeste
"Prego has been around for a long time and I can see why. The food is consistently good and can always be depended on for a delicious Italian meal. ..."
EatsByZee
"After seeing many good reviews and happening upon the area, the boyfriend and I decided to have our shared birthday lunch at Prego.We..."
Grace Hall
"I've walked past Prego many times, but haven't actually eaten there before.Ā  Zomato were kind enough to send me a voucher so we went along for lunch..."
Rice & Kai
"Brilliant. Best place in Auckland for lunch on a fine day when one can sit with friends in the spectacular courtyard.Inside can get a bit..."
Marty C
"Awesome lunch again today Prego ! I would eat the Seared Tuna and Veal with mayo and crispy capers on a weekly basis if I could !! Always a fab..."
Jenni Doherty
"Wonderful service from our waitress and delicious variety of food. Highly recommend for a catch up with friends over good wine and atmosphere. Had..."
Ashleigh Green
"Prego: A CLASSICTo quote fashion designer Ingrid Starnes ā€œwith so many new restaurants opening in town we are spoilt for choice, but the..."
Geoff Lawson
"The world's best Tiramisu in my opinion! I have been here several times and had many dishes. They food is more or less a hit and a miss but I..."
Halmen Lore
"Food is amazing with a very reasonable price, had the Lamb shank and was cooked perfectly with a side of pumpkin and feta salad, unique yet pulled..."
Neepz706
"Went for a dinner on Sunday night, had Garlic bread, pan fried John dory fish and glass of wine.Fish was cooked perfect, very moist, just what I..."
Janak
"Have been coming here since I was a kid, must be almost 20 years now. It was a treat then, and still is to this day. Always a lively place, have..."
Gabriel Long
"Went with a group of committee members for lunch on Saturday 10-8-2013. Understandably it took a while for the meals to arrive - however once they..."
Shaye Hakaraia
"My partner and I went to Prego on Saturday last week for the second time in three years as we were going to an event later the same evening and had..."
Maryana Hamilton
"Visited for a work lunch with a large group and overall had a really enjoyable experience. My main was the lamb dish which was easily one of the best..."
Donutsam
"Prego is the most consistently fantastic restaurant that I know of. I have been coming here for years. I can never go past the calamari, it truely is..."
Biddy O\'Keefe
"Prego deserves its reputation as an institution in Auckland. Long a feature on the strip in Ponsonby this pace is always consistent and always meets..."
Steve Macdonald
"I have been going to Prego for 15 years now and it has never failed, either in how wonderful the food is or how knowledgable and helpful the staff..."
Kimlash
"I went to Prego for the first time in July 2011 with my family for a leaving dinner. There were 5 of us, including a 12 years old boy. Prego is..."
Stass
"I had my birthday here recently with a group of 13. The restaurant was humming, they don't normally take bookings but reserved a table for us for 15..."
Saleem
"I've only had the pleasure of dining here twice, the second time 2 weeks ago. The food is always fresh, well presented and very tasty. The pizza's..."
Lou
"Such a great place! I always know that the food will be perfect and the specials are always to be tried! (love the pies! Fish and beef both great!)..."
Joy
"The food was absoutley awesome - probably the best I've had! and the service to match was awesome too!Go here for a dining..."
Tracy Leanne Love
"Always a favourite, service has always been fantastic and we have never had to wait as long as we are advised. Food is great and so reasonably..."
Food Critic
"Went a couple of weekends ago with some friends for dinner. We didn't have to wait the advised hour for a table, and the food was excellent. OUr..."
Sarah Bronte
"You can't fault the service and the is food excellent. There was a group of six of us including two kids who ate off the kids menu. Our..."
David Boshier
"I have been eating at Prego since about 1986. We have been there at least two or three times a year ever since. We have celebrated numerous special..."
Rob Clarke
"Good quality and authentic Italian menu , much much better than your "typical" tried and tested worn out Italian cliche menu.Very good service ,..."
JulieB
"Love Prego! Service great, Food delicious but unpretentious. Can be a little loud during peak times tho but i think this adds to the "vibe". Also..."
Catherine
"Have been slowly working my way through Prego's wine list every week for the last year. Have just finished the stickies.Starting on the menu next..."
Janine Dodd
"Was lucky enough to go to Prego on Saturday night, enjoyed every minute from the funny bartender to every last drop of the Grasshopper Rock Pinot..."
Sarahj
"Prego is about as old as my wife's car and still continues to achieve a level of excellence day after day.Having eaten there at least 4..."
Love Food
"Absolutely delightful!I went to Prego for lunch with my boyfriend yesterday and took the only free table for two in the courtyard. The..."
Theresa Chan
"The best Italian place in Auckland.Me and my bf are a regular.Never had a bad meal.Always excellent service.Georgous fish..."
Sarah
"I went to Prego with my family last year. It was a fairly cold night, and because it was so incredibly busy (you are not allowed to book), we had to..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"Prego, one of the finest Italian bistro in Auckland, has been a long standing eatery on the Ponsonby stretch since 1986 and it is still a popular..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Best meal I have had in Auckland! Got the chicken scallopini dish and ordered a side of beans with feta and almond. Little bit noisy but the food is..."
Tessa Hall
"I never thought too much of Italian food, I always believed it to be rustic home cooking, but Prego definitely shows you how great Italian cuisine..."
Auckland Food Tours
"With all the distractions of the new and exciting restaurant openings, I had forgotten about an old favourite. A voucher from Zomato was the perfect..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"I came here for lunch with a friend and we ordered the Vitello Tonnato- seared tuna, roasted veal, crispy caper and mayonnaise, and the Buccatini all..."
Heartshrooms
"I had a good dining experience at Prego - well presented Italian food, the restaurant was very tastefully decorated and the service was excellent...."
Danny
"Stunning starter of fresh whitebait on diced potato and capers. Extremely tasty and a more generous portion size which when eating those little..."
Patsy McIntosh
"We went for team lunch and the place was buzzing and had a great vibe. The staff are nice and attentive, no complains on service, even though they..."
Hitesh Patel
"Went today for hubby's Christmas do. Ihh what a day. Lovely company we had and great food. From thw wine to the dessert. Thoroughly enjoyed the..."
Thembie Nkosi
"I've had one of, if not the most amazing dining experience in Auckland, here in Prego. Everything is perfect, the ambiance is intimate but not too..."
Falencia Naoenz
"One of the best restaurant in Auckland. As they donā€™t accept reservations and have very limited on site parking, we have been put off to come. This..."
Kevin
"Parking: 2/5 It's Ponsonby Rd, you can't really expect much parking besides street parking Food was amazing and comparable to the pasta I've had in..."
Emi Lee
"4 dishes for $104 for 2 people, both me and my friend are quite full. My favorite is the entrƩe, different layers of flavors combine together and..."
Huang Laura
"We had the most scrumptious food and service. Definitely going back, didnt even have to wait that..."
Eva Paton
"Walked by on a Monday afternoon looking some where for lunch with my partner and saw they were almost full on 1:00 pm Monday LOL. So we decided to..."
StayAwhileandEaT
"You have to wait for 30-40 minutes if you choose to sit inside, but it's worth your wait. The last time I visited was a crazy rainy run, and the..."
John Chiu
"Loved the food here! Pasta is one of the best in Auckland. Ordered the seafood linguini- really fresh and great combination of seafood. Pizza was..."
L L
"Thank you Prego ! We were a large group of handful girls and usually not easy to keep all happy. But I can say everything was great. Lovely yummy..."
sepideh Delavari
"Ambience is great. Food was fantastic. Service was excellent. What else can I say? Highly..."
Andrew Wu
"The best Italian food in Ponsonby! Extremely busy place but food was great!! Excellent customer care, waitress was very caring and efficient, and..."
Thilal Pandith
"Will come back every time. They are not cheap, but the food is heavenly, and the staff is super..."
Shaun O'Reilly
"Amazing food well priced and the staff were really friendly and happy. Will definitely return..."
Michael Larman
"I had an amazing dinner date at the popular restaurant "Prego." It was a Tuesday evening, and despite the day, it was a bit challenging to secure a..."
Michael Kang
"It was such a great dinner we had here. The food was amazing, and so were the staff. Super friendly, very attentive and very professional. The..."
Mansour Ganji
"This restaurant is a MUST! The best food I ate in Auckland. Everything we tried was wonderful and delicious. It has gluten free options. Try to..."
Sophie Magnalardo
"Dinner here was an absolute feast! Extremely busy for a Monday night but everything was worth the wait. The cocktails were also extremely tasty and a..."
Jina Hong
Ortolana
87/100 (3378 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Central European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Central European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Smoked Lamb Backstrap Sweet Potato Roots Goat Cheese
Crawfish
Pasta
Chicken Cotoleta
Catfish
Salad
Bucatini with Squid and Octopus
Chili
Salmon Breakfast Potatoes
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Salsa Verde
Pork
Broccoli
Piadina
Fish Dish
Cotoletta
Sirloin Steak
Polenta
croissant
Omelette
Tortillas
Cocktail
Tortellini
Toasts
english breakfast
Macaron of the Day
Omelette
Beef
Beer
Coffee Fix
Lasagne
Poached egg
Pane Fritto
Prosciutto
Crayfish Ravioli
Gelato
Market Fish Crudo
Sit down
Central European
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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Brunch
Mid-range
"Kids love their ice cream, handy when doing shopping in town. Friendly service and tasty..."
Rex Chen
"Loved their food and very nice services from the..."
Al La Carte
"Extremely nice for a lil' date. Excellent food as expected and offering probably the most unique flavours for breakfast. Light, rich and fresh. The..."
Ken Wong
"Rating 4.0 Great fresh modern New Zealand cuisine. A number of my colleagues recommended this place as one of their favourite restaurants in..."
Manz
"Always love the dessert and the ambience in..."
Zein
"Had a lovely Sunday lunch.Market fish was full of flavours. Lamb gnocchi was really good, rich and full of amazing flavours. Gnocchi melted in our..."
PK
"Relatively healthy and very fresh food served at Ortolana. I came here for lunch with my boyfriend and we both left satisfied. We got the piadina..."
Sharon Louie
"Beautiful place to dine in. Very intimate in the evening and looks fresh in its garden setting during the day. Wonderful service and food...."
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"Cosy, felt welcomed by the staff members. Very polite . I have this thing for Gnocchi and it was delicious. Ordered Kumara Gnocchi..."
Michelle Chua
"I took my seat and not long was attended by the lovely staff. Sooo yummy and satisfying! I love this small restaurant, will come again soon..."
Karla Faviana
"Yummy food and good service. Great selection and quality for vegetarian food! Tables are a little small for three people sitting at a table..."
Jammin
"We first paid a visit to Ortolana for a cheeky mid-week dinner to satisfy our pasta cravings, and our (great) expectations were easily exceeded. It's..."
Gourmet Vegetarians
"Lovely ambience it is a glass house like setting. We came in to relax our foot and ordered two soda. They were both surprisingly delicious,..."
Charis Yang
"Came in tonight after uni to catch up with high school friends. Originally wanted to go to Orleans for their mac'n'cheese and fried chicken waffles..."
Rosanne Choy
"Very nice ambience. Suitable for celebration šŸ„³ went there on Motherā€™s Day with my mom for dinner and we are definitely loving their food! The..."
Annie Low
"Spectacular location with delicious food, perfect plating for the start of great instagram photos! The staff was very attentive and friendly, I..."
Jason Su
"I always come to this restaurant for dinner. One dish I ordered the most frequently is market fish. What kind of market fish they served is depending..."
Will Nono
"Went here for me and my partner 1st anniversary; the service by the stuff was really professional and well spoken. Greet us and took us to our table..."
Mandagrey898
"Delicate little restaurant located in Britomart. The interior is modernly decorated with a intimate setting. Itā€™s also lovely sit in the garden..."
Lucy
"My partner and I have been coming here for a while now and love it every time. It is an absolutely wonderful setting with an outdoor space full of..."
Matchstick Reviews
"What a wonderful find!I was walking nearby, I saw the outdoor setting, the fairy lights, the glass tables... and I felt it had a good..."
Arnaud Michelin
"Been here a few times, the food is amazing. It is one of my favorite locations to go to. 100% would recommend. They have a seasonal menu and would go..."
Tong Ly
"After walking around looking for a place to eat for about 40 minutes we stumbled on this place quite by accident and I am pleased that we stopped...."
Saskia Halleen
"Had dinner here a few months ago and I still remember how amazing it was! The ashed sirloin was wonderful with the crunch of the asparagus, not too..."
Stacey
"The location is great and the atmosphere is near perfect - Ortolana perfectly pulls of a beautiful restaurant in a garden sort of vibe. As is to be..."
Jay
"I have been here several times for breakfast and always delicious, yesterday I went for lunch with a group of colleagues, I had the Octopus as entree..."
Cesar Luis
"Met up with my cousin and aunt here and had an early breakfast in the weekend. It was around 8AM when I arrived and there were a few tables both..."
G1k
"Beautiful place for brunches, wonderful ambience with an awesome location. Great selection of brunch food with lots of options for vegetarians. Had..."
Marnelli
"Great spot in britomart. Busy even on a tuesday. Tomato basil and mozzarella piadina was fantastic, if only there was more! Agria gnocci also..."
Flippynz
"Lovely service, great deco, nice and super friendly staff. Great indoor and outdoor seating and delicious cocktails. I had a lamb and kumara meal..."
Amorita Maharaj
"I came here with a friend on a very nice and peaceful Friday midday. We were greeted on entrance and seated by the outdoor heating. I ordered the..."
Aimee
"At the centre of Auckland exists this amazing gem.Amazing design and atmosphere with a friendly and careful staff.We ordered the spaghetti,..."
JoĆ£o PlĆ”cido
"Great place for breakfastLoved the food ( the omelet was the pick for me) and the service was fast and friendly. Iā€™ll be back next time Iā€™m..."
Tim A
"Best place for Italian food in town. I fall in love with their market fish no matter how many times I have it. The atmosphere and interior design of..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"Loved the food - prepared with pride and love and lots of focus given on fresh seasonal produce. Every single element in the dish is well thought..."
R-Dee Roche
"This is one of my favourite restaurants ā€“ the menu changes often and the quality is always amazing. Kitchen is open plan and the flavours that..."
Vicki Corless Brown
"Ortolana is just gorgeous. A cozy interior with spacious, adequate seating in the heart of Britomart. Dusk was an accidentally wonderful time for..."
Raj Singh
"Part of the Hip Group, this location is very similar to the other restaurants in that it focuses on fresh seasonal produce.Menu is well thought..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Incredible place. The service is really good and the ambiance is amazing. Its a casual, light and bubbly vibe as well as very pleasing to the eye. I..."
Veronica Te
"Came here for lunch and was blown away by the meal and service. The lovely lady at the front of the restaurant accommodated our last minute..."
Stacey
"Food is excellent here, always used to go there for breakfast not to busy in the mornings so could get a seat inside. Atmosphere is..."
Soph M
"Came here for resturaunt month for the past 2 years! Very delicious and excellent service. The atmosphere is also quite chilled and welcoming...."
Angela
"Went their on a Friday for after work drinks. Had some snacks. The place gets real busy. Music was good, service very friendly n food was..."
Naziminator
"Love the seating and the decoration inside this wooden restaurant. Staffs were nice. Ordered a glass of home made chia seeds soda which was good. It..."
Sau
"Beautifully decorated. I love the touch of olive oil, pepper and sea salt given to us so we were free to season. We got the Chicken Cotoletta,..."
Oksana Zhang
"I love the ambience of the outside dining here. This is such a pretty place to eat. I only ordered the kale and apple smoothie while here but it was..."
Cardyff Hill
"Love the place in Britomart. And food were great but quite expensive. Ortolana's drinks are lit! šŸ‘ŒšŸ» My favourite was their shakes. Very..."
EAT Girl šŸ‘‘
"Came here for the 2 course $25 lunch menu for restaurant month! It's better if you book because it does get busy during lunchtimes. Had the chicken..."
Jason Zhang
"We went here for a birthday meal. Over all I loved everything about this place. The atmosphere hummed but not overly loud throughout the evening, the..."
Becks Fielding
"Great food and customer service. We waited for not long and our food was right in front of us. Awesome decor both inside and outside, especially the..."
Tanvi Kumar Rao
"Have dined here several times and it's consistently lovely. My boyfriend and I love the chicken cotoletta dish, especially with all the kale piled..."
AucklandEater
"Great service. Great food. End of story. The gnocchi changes seasonally, the second and last photo are two different seasons of gnocchi...."
Dxlche
"This is a place where my bestie and I come for celebrations or when we have an URGE to spoil ourselves šŸ¤£. It's somewhere that's top of my list for..."
Charmaine
"Dropped in here for a coffee on a rainy day. Do ask them about the coffee of your choice as it may not be listed on the menu. I had my favourite one..."
Deepinder Bahia
"Food quality and presentation were very good. But it took looong time that my partner's dish was served for some reason. Ā It finally came Ā when I..."
MAYA怀
"If you are into European fusion food, you should go here! The service was perfect and the waiters were very attentive with you. This is a..."
Lewiaga
"''Twas a Fridate for and we just wanted to have good place to eat. The staff who greeted us is nice and welcoming. Although the outdoor seating was..."
Vino Noir Zuniga
"What a lovely place! We came for an early dinner. The ambience is relaxing and service great. We ordered the market fish and short ribs which both..."
Sasha Williams
"Lovely atmosphere, cool lighting and tasty food about sums up this place. I had the pan roasted fish and it was quite good. The wine pairing was..."
SDeans
"I took my mum here on a Sunday for brunch.Atmosphere was lovely but you are sitting very close to the other table.Food was excellent and..."
Shell
"Ortolana is a high class Italian restaurant with a fantastic layout and comfy furniture. The food was great given that this is a high end restaurant,..."
Sylvester Kuo
"This is another one of my favourite go-to places. The Hip Group have really got their restaurants down to a T. Great ambience, great staff and great..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Ambience was good, service was friendly and quick. Had a great time with friends. The dessert was nothing spectacular. I should have stuck with a..."
I_like_pickles
"Been there with friends two month ago. It was a great experience overall. My friend made a reservation and when I reached there 10 minutes earlier,..."
Silvia Fang
"Went here last night with a big group of friends for dinner for a hens night. The restaurant itself is really nice and open with a gorgeous outdoor..."
Alysha Bower
"Absolutely love this place! They have great food, with fresh produce and amazing drinks to match! It's simple and delicious and it was..."
Pareen
"Went here for a late night dine on Thursday night. It was still very busy even though it was 8pm (always a good sign). The decor was beautiful and..."
Bella Qian
"Another one of Hip Groups successful ventures. Ortolana is such a beautiful restaurant, with a European flair.I love Hip Group restaurants..."
Charlene Weaver
"Really nice light lunch in summer. They used to put too much salt in pasta so I asked them to make the pasta without salt this time. And it was..."
Poppingcandy
"Food: last time I had a beef agnolotti dish which was delicious, with complex and delicious seasoning. All food was beautifully presented and..."
Will Scalioni
"You can always count on this restaurant to serve up delicious, quality and fresh dishes. Together with the great ambience the britomart place..."
ShoRt
"Meaning ā€˜market gardenerā€™ in Italian, Ortolana which is situated within the hustle and bustle of Britomart is an elegant, contemporary space...."
Hungry Auckland
"The food portions were very small and expansive. But tasted good.We ordered a beef, a pasta and a chicken. Only 3 thin slices of beef..."
Cindy Ong
"Even the restaurant is just sitting beside the milse, I haven't got chance to try it before. I loved the Beef pasta, thanks for the cute waiter's..."
Megan Yang
"Went to try the "restaurant of the month" special $25 menu include beef short rib with agnolotti & Gelato on a stick, the agnolotti is basically a..."
Chelsea
"One of the coolest places in Auckland. Love the architecture and the way they deal with the ingredients, using local and fresh products.I..."
Diogo Reck
"Feeling particularly opulent, our group decided to adventure past our usual budget of $10-14 lunches for Ortolana.We ordered the Market..."
Medium_Rare
"Had two dishes for $ 26.00 as a light dinner. Corned beef is a special dish, I tasted sweet flavor of red cabbage and strong flavor of mustard from..."
Michelle Hwang
"I went here on my last evening in Auckland and it did not disappoint. It had very fresh produce and you could tell the produce used were in season as..."
ItstartswithaC
"You must go here. Food is beautiful, healthy, tasty and looks as pretty as a picture. Big sis & I went favourites were the fig dish & the handmade..."
Louise
"The "fancy" dining @Britomart.Great customer service, the best wines, food.šŸŒæYou can experience the modern dishes in nice and..."
Mariko Sakurai
"I liked the taste of food but the portion was not enough for me starving. I had to eat another dinner at home. If you have enough money to eat out..."
Lisa Kim
"Great service and lovely atmosphere. Five of us had lunch here along with a bottle of champagne. All really enjoyed our meals. I had the gnocchi...."
I Love Food
"Enjoyed breakfast there. I had the older and it was fantastic. Good selection on green teas. Nice atmosphere and speedy service. What else to say?..."
MrJan
"GOALS AND DREAMS šŸ’•šŸ˜āœØ. It's been a 4 year dream of mine to go here and I finally achieved that, I was worried I had hyped it up too much in my..."
Monique Porteous
"Wonderful place, beautiful desserts (I had the cherry chocolate cake!), and my friends and I could not be happier with our cocktail & peach and..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"I came here in the weekend with a friend for brunch. I've been here once before but it was a long time ago. We first ordered drinks and we..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Went for brunch with my family today and the service and atmosphere was lovely! Coffee was superb! The only down side was our food, the food was..."
ElƩna MacEwan
"Much like itā€™s nearby sister properties Rosie and The Store, Ortolana delivers healthy hipster cuisine with ingredients sourced from their own..."
Zoe Bowker
"Had a lovely overall experience here last weekend. Wait staff were excellent, serving us sparkling water on arrival and seating us quickly and in a..."
Jess
"I regularly visit Ortolana. It's always busy, charming and the staff are well equipped for the footfall. It's lovely to sit outdoors in the..."
Michal Rebecca
"Beautiful space, fresh and modern menu. House made bread was dense and delicious, and the service was personable and warm. There are woollen rugs..."
Brunching Around
"I really want to love this place I really do. first time i went with my friends and the waitress was very kind and explained to us the whole menu...."
Issie
"This review is based on coffee alone. We have been here for coffee meetings several times now. It is a gorgeous cafe in the Pavillions in Britomart...."
Fiona M
"We had been wanting to visit this wee restaurant for some time. We had been put off by the thought of finding parking, but it was incredibly easy...."
B D H
"Second time here in 6 months and if anything the food seems to have improved. The fish taretare starter was an excellent combination of freshness,..."
Lee Marshall
"Quality over quantity Plates seems small for the price but it's seriously so delicious Usually very busyFriendly staff and..."
Thegreeats
"For entree - the dry cured pork with fried bread has a super delish tuscan butter spread, and was much tastier than the more subtle summer squash..."
Food Baby
"Great service and nicely presented organic breakfast! The portion kinda looked too small but it was just enough to feel full! Seasoned perfectly and..."
Jay
"Ortolana is always a nice place to sit down for a light meal if you aren't feeling too hungry. The dishes are fresh and always very green. However if..."
Jenny Da
"So modern and elegant - Ortolana is definitely a place you can't walk past without thinking you must go there next time. During the day, the outdoor..."
Misty
"We went to Ortolana for lunchĀ early Dec with a couple of friends.Ā I was very much looking forward to visit since I had heard such nice things about..."
Anne F
"Have been here for the second time and had the omelette with ricotta and zucchini, which was nice, but a little bland. The middle seemed a lot of egg..."
Isi
"nice spot in the heart of Britomart, went with old colleagues for dinner, we ordered fish, chicken and beef, the food is sensational. I've ordered..."
Chelsea Chian
"I use to love ortolana when they first debut. Sadly I think the creativeness and standard of the place is not as good as it used to be. I..."
Travels4Food
"Went here last night for dinner. Second time I have eaten here. Service was excellent. Food was all very tasty. Setting very pleasant.We..."
Avi
"I am in absolute love with this place; its very rare for me to give out 5 star ratings but I have for Ortolana. In the heart of Britomart amongst..."
Caroline Barrett
"Lunch here was so good! Tried the organic Crumbed chicken an kale with lard roasted potatoes! and gnocchi was very fresh also and spring veg, grains..."
Paris
"Have been to ortolana for breakfast but not for lunch. I'll admit I was a bit intimidated by the fancy names for most of the dishes but I decided to..."
India Shores
"Yet another stunning eatery by HipGroup. I can't believe it took me so long to visit but I'm so glad I finally did! We arrived mid morning..."
Laura Hunt
"Amazing service and cute quiet setting for Britomart! It's one place you can eat outside or in and still hear the conversation at the table.We..."
Jaffa
"What a beautiful restaurant. Been here twice and both times was amazing! A stand out dish was the fazzoletti with cumin roasted beet, feta whip and..."
Julia
"Ok, we have eaten here 12 or so times during the day (mostly brunches/lunches).Ā  The space is beautiful and the staff very attentive.Ā  We have both..."
Stu
"Foods great service great. Atmosphere very nice. Just the outside, I wouldn't recommend it if it's windy. Otherwise would go back! And it's a nice..."
Jun Lau
"I have always been a huge fan of Ortolana (and to be quite honest.. All of the Hip Group eateries) and dine here frequently.Ortolana is an..."
L.E.N.S
"Love Ortolana for a late brunch or early lunch! While my friends tend to go for a main I can never pass the organic millet & nut granola with yoghurt..."
Kezia Lynch
"One word : flawless.Ā Ā  We popped in here for breakfast when we were up in Auckland for work - totally worth every single cent.Ā Ā  The service was..."
Anna Garland
"Imagine a restaurant right in the heart of the CBD serving delicious, locally grown food, plus desserts from Milse (my favourite hangout), with the..."
Georgie @ Georgieats
"I have been here a few times before and really enjoyed it each time. Ā We came for a work lunch today and again, it was great. Ā The portion sizes..."
KitKat
"Food was yummy! Love the setting! Surprised how busy it was for a Tuesday. We were able to sit outside under heaters & keep warm. I had rigatoni with..."
Erin Brown
"Great feed. Love how most of the produce comes from their own farm. Had the smoke hay butter pasta as awesome. Bit slow serving the beers but it's no..."
Steve Brown
"I loved this place, the vibe, the seating and both the interior and exterior decorations were just all 5/5. The only reason that I'm giving Ortolana..."
Annie Ren
"Great place for brunch but found it a little expensive for what I received. Lovely staff and wide range of dishes on offer to suit all tastes and..."
Rona Dalgleish
"This review is from the 31 May 2014 (only just started this account)We came here for my brothers birthday!This was my first time eating at..."
Gemma
"Gypsy salad? Goddess dressing?? Yes, please! Ortolana has an interesting and whimsical menu, a lovely food and a very cosy vibeā€”indoor and out...."
Campbell Ecklein
"This place is generally packed and for good reason. I tried the market fish garden harvest, the fish was beautifully cooked. The soy latte was a..."
Rojas
"A great place for dining. Certainly one of the best restaurants in Auckland. I walked into this place because the other restaurant I wanted to go was..."
Punith Gowda
"Lovely restaurant. Owned by the same people as St Heliers Bistro (which is wonderful).I love how they have their own farm for their amazing..."
Craig Ck Koning
"I ordered some canapƩs from Ortolana on Tuesday for an event here at my office. The whole booking process was so simple and easy. I spoke with them..."
Miss Charlotte Cake
"I have tried to come here quite a few times, and being successful only once as they are so popular and do not take bookings (only a waiting list that..."
Helena Chen
"I usually come here at night towards the end of th week, it's a lovely resturant that is ways lively and full of people, it's a great atmosphere and..."
Hungry Hippo
"Sure you are on the pricey side my dear Ortolana, but my admiration for your offerings doesn't seem to abate. Your green salad with goddess dressing..."
Auckland Foodie
"I have been a couple of times before and it was amazing and when we went last night it didn't disappoint. We had the 3 courses for $55 restaurant..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"My rating goes strictly to food and the environment as I dined outside. However the down fall was my bad costumer service I experienced that..."
Duyen-Kim Nguyen
"Yum yum yum!! First time here and I will be back very soon! The place is so warm, cosy and inviting, we were very comfortable while enjoying our..."
Melanie Rose Hansen
"Flawless. The interior is beautiful, it's nice to be able to sit outside and people watch while enjoying the britomart atmosphere. Service has been..."
Ryan
"Went here for the very first time with a friend. Thought to try it out as it looked different to places we've been to. Seating was no sweat didn't..."
Seamus M.
"Everything about Ortolana is to die for. The decor is beautiful, and the food is somehow even better. The staff look after you extremely well, and..."
B
"Finally managed to have dinner with the wife minus our two kids which was quite an experience and we chose to dine at Ortolana.We were..."
JaimeC
"Delicious creative food right here. Interior design is to die for and the atmosphere is simply brilliant. Love the open kitchen and the kind and..."
PancakePanda
"Love it here, everything from the menu to the service is spot on. Interior is also really nice, can get busy though - so get in early. Will be back..."
Victoria
"After walking around Britomart we found this place... it was late afternoon and abit busy but we got a table easily... We were given the dinner menu...."
Donna&Shane
"This has got to be my favourite restaurant. I went there earlier tonight with my better half (and no Austin). You can't book but they fitted us in..."
Austin
"Great food, great service, great interiors (and exteriors), safe to say Ortolana is one of the best places to eat in the city. I had the special of..."
Jaya
"I've been here so many times and as always they are packed! But the food and service still remain consistency. Love the food and its plating...."
NhatLinh Ng
"Amazing setting, surprisingly comfortable bar stools, friendly staff and last but not least amazing food. Our table of 5 enjoyed three starters to..."
Meaghan Aureguy
"If you live in Auckland, you know this place. If youā€™re visiting Auckland, add this to your list. I had read about it before we made the trip..."
ElsewhereBriefly
"One the of best restaurant in town. Love the food and drinks. Also you can order the dessert from Milse (just next door). Staff are friendly and it's..."
Julia Nguyen
"Ortolana is a beautiful restaurant serving incredible wholesome food right in the heart of the CBD. I love all of the hip group restaurants as the..."
Jess Pendergrast
"I've been to Ortolana only twice but I loved every bit of it each time, from the stylish decor to the beautiful food, without forgetting amazing..."
Estelle.verani
"This is my first time trying the dinner menu here. We were a bit slow to be greeted and seated upon arrival, but the service during and after the..."
Jing Chen
"The atmosphere at Ortolana is absolutely breathtaking - beautiful lighting, heaters, comfy chairs and knee rugs. The staff were incredibly attentive,..."
Gem McLeod
"O is an absolutely beautiful restaurant and I'd been wanting to dine here for a long time. It was absolutely humming for a Wed rnight and even though..."
Vitale Eti
"Fresh , mouthwatering food . the organic chicken dish and their raw fish my favour arid dishes . The kids can order from the specialist desert..."
Shane Philiips
"Went for breakfast Sunday AM. Really outstanding service! Needed one breky really basic and not on the menu but were staff were super helpful and..."
Ian
"The food here is all about quality not quantity. The portions are quiet small, but I am always left satisfied when I've finished eating my meal. This..."
Eden Howard
"I used to shy away from this kind of place. Not sure why. Not a huge menu but everything i've tried has been fantastic.Service too.Im not..."
Panda Eyes
"Ortolana Britomart does beautiful food in a really nice casual dining kind of. area. The menu can be a bit difficult to interpret, but the service is..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"The Hip Group has really helped raise the bar in Auckland with a winning formula of good service, simple but nice food in trendy locations with..."
Fylde
"I have been to Ortolana several times for drinks with friends, the service has always been great, the staff checked on us and kept our water glasses..."
Ken
"Three or four times Ortolana has provided me with the perfect lunch when shopping in Britomart or at that end of the CBD.. A sophisticated little..."
Duncan Galletly
"I love ortolana!! I find myself craving ortolana every week!!The food is so fresh tasting and leaves me feeling full but not stuffed...."
Aniva Huang
"We weren't too hungry to start off with. The service was great and the waiter explained the menu really well. The food was good for its'..."
Joanne Chiang
"After reading a lot of reviews and been wanting to try Ortolana, I finally had a chance to try it on Saturday. I had a hot chocolate and..."
Miss Kiki
"Dined here on a wet windy day before a show at Vector Arena. So chose inside - very noisy with hard surfaces, tables very close together.Service..."
Pat Lythe
"Last night, I went there to celebrate birthday with my boyfriend for dinner. Friendly and attentive services but the food, market fish with garden..."
Ameri Lim
"Beautiful setting. We sat in the courtyard, had a great view of all the lights and surrounded by the grenery. Couldn't fault the service. Great food...."
Nicola Sherrock
"Nice staff. Great coffee. Great breakfast - sausage, eggs, tomato. But where's the bacon? Had to order as a side. Forgivable.Definitely a..."
Dino Bambwino
"A mate from Auckland said to check this place out, good food and great service. Can't beat..."
Food 2 Run
"Good simple tasty food. Love..."
Yumtum
"A wonderful breakfast. A delightful experience that provided excellent service and food. I would return again if I was ever back in..."
Grace
"Delightful Surprise. Whilst waiting for my hotel room to be ready, I walked around Auckland's CBD and was fortunate to find the Britomart complex...."
FarmrsMarktsFan
"Bright and early for breakfast. Service was absolutely lovely and the generous servings of food was very welcoming after landing at 6AM. The..."
Rosely
"Comfort. Stopped by for coffee and "cakes", which come from Milse next door. Unfortunately the coffee here is insipid and cold. Next time I will get..."
Teri Isorsum
"Where has the sun gone? To New York, apparently, according to Y. To Rome, too, R tells me. Well, certainly away from Aotearoa/NZ, where it has been..."
Vivi S
"One of my favourite places to dine great service outstanding food this honestly delivers consistently as a great place for brunch, lunch and..."
Girlygirl
"I went here for lunch today with 5 colleagues. I rang earlier in the day to book but they said they don't take bookings but that they are pretty..."
LucyGoosey
"Had the pan fried gnocchi with the parched egg and really really nice pea sauce while my friend had the ravioli ! The potatoes looked so..."
Michelle Huynh
"This place is so chic! Wear your designers as this is the place to be seen. I loved the vibe and the food. I had the ravioli and it was melt in the..."
Missk Khan
"What a gem of a place this is in the hussle and bustle of Britomart. Food selection was simple if not a little lacking in description via the menus..."
Russell Charman
"A beautiful spot with an interesting decoŕ... I always get the chicken here. The sauce on this dish is what makes it. It ties everything..."
Jacqui Crawley
"I need to give this place 5/5 for three reasonsDoes a flat white get anymore velvety? Smooth? Balanced? I doubt it.. Its so perfect and..."
Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter
"I couldn't understand anything on the menu and the very understanding wait staff painted a picture of each meal as she explained each item. My lamb..."
Katie Pidgeon
"5 hours and she would be off for a trip of a life time around Europe. Wanting to squeeze in one last catch up just before she jetted off we tossed a..."
Two Dark Coffees
"What a beautiful little place! Ā I have been meaning to pop into this restaurant for a while but haven't been able to get around to it and had such a..."
Linny
"Im not one to make a point of going to the trendy parts of town for dining. So no surprise I walked up and down Tyler St looking for 21 Tyler St...."
BeeQueUU
"Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Ortolana. I like that the menu is split into dishes of varying styles and sizes to cater for all levels of hunger,..."
Connie Consumes
"Best meal in a long time! Excellent service, excellent tasty food. Ā I'm coeliac and they were great at catering for me. Highly recommend..."
Rachel Firth
"During my birthday trip to Auckland, I of course had to stop by one of Aucklandā€™s hottest new restaurants: the stunning Ortolana at..."
Sophia
"We had a meeting here, a few times and we ordered coffee and tea. The service is good; the staff really looks after you andconstantly tops up your..."
Marjolein Drenth
"We were strolling around britomart and decided to have a meal somewhere nearby. We decided to check Ortolana out due its high rating, and we..."
Thefoodloverrr
"I came here for brunch recently with a large group of friends and it was great. My food was delicious, fresh and presented beautifully. The fresh..."
J.T547
"Had few brunches here at Ortolana and loved all of it. The first time was with my partner and enjoyed it so much that we went back just after a..."
Ninjunkie
"Came in one evening with a large group of friends, we really didn't know what to expect. The service was great, the atmosphere was lovely and we..."
Jen Hilford
"My favourite place in Auckland. No matter what you order you can feel assured that it's clean healthy and delicious! Beautiful food & friendly..."
Max Clark
"Last time I went to Milse to have desserts, I found out that there were so many people waiting outside Ortolana. With curiosity, I planed to have a..."
Shirley Yu
"Great food , really tasty with quality ingredients , great service really friendly and accomodating and an awesome atmosphere would Definately..."
Kathleen Joyce-Reweti
"First time at Ortolana tonight. Went with a group of 9 and was easy to get a table just before the rush at 6.30. Ordered the tangelo soda which was..."
Simone Cooper
"Recommended. The food fresh and delicious. crayfish ravioli dish of the night. Not too loud and loved the lighting. service very attentive and they..."
Tom Jones
"So me and my girlfriend was looking for a cute cafe to eat for brunch on a lazy Sunday, and ended up coming here to eat. Needless to say, this place..."
Gill Chang
"Ortolana is one of the rare few places that absolutely deserves every bit of the hype surrounding it. I was initially skeptical when I first read the..."
Kiwi Foodie
"Been here a few times and food is good ! Love the vibe esp in the summer ! My only pet hate is that The tables are way to close and feel like I am..."
Charissa
"Came here for lunch and had the Grapefruit Kingfish salad which was very fresh and nice, it was pleasant to look at too! beautifully decorated. Ā It..."
Sarah
"Ortolana is a rare breed of restaurant. It rates my top category of restaurants I'd move near. It's that good. I haven't been to Auckland before but..."
Anya Jenkins
"The tastes here are amazing love the complementary flavours each dish endures.. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to going back ..."
Sarah Leakey
"Ortolana is a gorgeous light-filled space with a menu that emphasises fresh produce (and big words). Staff are friendly and accommodating. Sparkling..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Had a lovely brunch :) They were so accommodating, my fiance is allergic to Egg and they made him a beautiful meal. I ordered a Pimms and i have to..."
Kannazawa
"My first visit to Ortolana was for a birthday coffee/lunch with the boyfriend and the second one was for a catchup with some old girlfriends...."
Grace Hall
"We have gone to Ortolana twice now ā€“ once for dinner and once for brunch. The food is great and tastes super fresh. For brunch I ordered the..."
Ashlee Mccormick
"Best restaurant we have been to in a long time. Food was fantastic, would go back again any day! Staff were very informative and the place is..."
Joe Bloggs
"The food was melt in your mouth and the service impecible. I love the complimentary sparkling water. The seafood and pasta is very light and fresh. ..."
Miss Surfer
"We brunched at Ortolana on Saturday morning. The food and ambience were fantastic, but the service is what really transformed our visit into a..."
Holly
"Like many restaurants in the area (apparently...), Ortolana does not take dinner reservations, so we turned up at 6.30pm to ensure a table. Though we..."
Peter North
"It has been my favourite place so far. Beautiful fresh quality food and friendly services. Portion is just right for girls but I knew some guys may..."
Diana
"This is the second time we have visited. It was wonderful.We were greeted by the chatty blonde MaƮtre D who was informed and helpful with..."
Manoja St John
"What a hip bistro by the renowned hip group. Though it's hard to decode half the things on the menu, there is no questioning the food is divine. We..."
Monica
"Had an amazing dinner here! The food was divine, I had the beef carpaccio with beetroot which was incredibly tender and a generous portion for an..."
Charlie
"Fantastic food and great service.Went for dinner and was surprised at the relatively well priced menu, and even more so when the food came..."
Jake Wratt
"First time dining here with hubby after walking past it many a times whenever we are in the CBD. spatchcock - SUPERB! SUPERB! SUPERB! And the..."
Lynn Josephine Lim
"We have been for brunch and dinner and on both occasions it has been a fantastic experience. The food is fresh, well presented, and unique...."
Tristan Gielen
"Loved the entire experience here a couple of weeks ago ā€“ you canā€™t make a reservation so we just turned up on the off chance on a Friday night..."
Wolfie W
"Most amazing place ever. Superb food quality, professional customer service, High hygiene standard, fab location, what more could you ask for really!..."
Surferin
"Ortolana is delicious. I came here for breakfast on Friday, the restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere and decor, the staff are friendly and..."
Catherine Bannister
"Wow. If you're looking for an in your face dining experience don't go here. Ortolana is sneaky good, the food was clean and fresh but oh so tasty..."
Gus
"Food quite good and the location is nice. Be careful with the wines though - NZ already has some of the highest wine prices in the world (even though..."
Mab
"Came to Ortolana for brunch on a Sunday. Waiters/waitresses were really friendly and happy to explain the menu (although there were a few obscure..."
Himmy Lui
"Always wanted to try this place but never got round to it despite being smack in the middle of cbd, just behind britomart transport centre. After..."
Peifen Chua
"Great place to have a special evening! We sat at the lounge! Also more variety of food could add to the experience! However all the food and drinks..."
Juan Hazley
"Ortolana is a little slice of paradise in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Auckland City. The garden-esque surroundings are pretty and..."
EatsByZee
"Expensive - yes ish, Worth it? YES ! Service was amazing, food left me a bit hungry but superbly impressed by the presentation. Such on-point-ness...."
Maye Elle
"wonderful! My bf and I love this restaurant so much, it's very healthy and efficient! The verges are very fresh and..."
April
"Ortolana really is deserving of all of their amazing reviews. I'm always looking for new brunch places and have only heard good things about Ortolana..."
Rebecca Smith
"In an attempt to actually make sure we got in (this is another Hip Group place and as such doesn't take bookings) we went on a Monday night...."
Kristy Sorrell
"Since my first visit to Ortolana I have been back many times & it has never let me down. Breakfasts, a few celebratory birthday lunches, a food..."
Mairi Herbert
"Ortolana, situated amongst the garden-esque Pavilions complex is run by the same people that is behind the successful Takapuna Beach Cafe. Ortolana..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Ortolana ā€“ meaning market garden has indeed lived up to its name and raves, many of the ingredients I believe come from the Hip Groupā€™s own..."
Two Honest Truths
"Ortolana easily makes it up my top 5 restaurant experience for the year. Both times that I have been here, the setting, food and service were..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"Amazing food, service and atmosphere. The house-made bread and ricotta gnocchi were delicious! Beautiful restaurant, lovely staff, canā€™t wait to..."
Whitney Newlove
"Keep seeing this place flow with people either for breakfast or lunch. We have had our breakfast and everything went great. We ordered folded eggs..."
pong pong
"Recommend by one of the colleague and went there yesterday. Had a seasonal grilled fish dish. The fish was cooked to perfection and the skin was..."
Ebrahim Bham
"Best place for coffee and brunch. Love the setting and the..."
Royal Reed
"A solid favourite for many years now. I went back after a long break and wasn't disappointed. Ricotta and asparagus gnocchi were..."
Mary Binney
"Went there for breakfast. The house bread and sour dough was really value for money and so tasty. The peanut butter and conserve was so..."
Serena Yeo
"Came in for breakfast- itā€™s a very cute restaurant. We were able to walk in and get seating for 2. They are able to accommodate to gluten free..."
Christina L.
"Cleanliness:ā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļø Customer service:ā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļø Parking:na Food..."
Hayley J
"Service was great, recommend to book beforehand. The lamb was tender and ricotta surprisingly complement the broccoli really well. Would love to dine..."
Sandra Aw
"Nice restaurant near downtown ferry terminal. Dishes are not 100% veg as the name could suggest, but they are rich of fresh ingridients. Beers are..."
Enrico Poli
"Friendly and intimate setting for a beautiful meal. We hosted a 21 person dinner here on a Friday night and the service was outstanding. The staff..."
Andrea Sergeant
"Highly recommended. Very friendly and appropriate service. Food is creative. The highlight is hazelnut paste with beef sirloin. I have never tasted..."
KEN CHEN
"Ortolana is our new favorite place. Their dishes are no old school. New ideas. New flavor profiles. Refreshing in taste and enjoyment. Love..."
Kevin
"Just lovely all around. The food was full of flavour - I had the potatoes and warehou fish with fried egg and salsa verde. The coffee was smooth and..."
Dalia Gala
"What an amazing find, the food was exceptional, the service was great, the tastes were divine! The ambience is super cool too, we had a beautiful..."
Janie Stone
"Haven't been here in years and it didn't disappoint. In fact, I think it's better than ever. Had the folded eggs on the recommendation of the waiter..."
Nicole S
"Had a vegetarian pasta today. It was so delicious! Liked how mint and peas match well. Staff is super friendly. Also the chef who made my pasta is..."
J
"We stopped here for lunch on a Saturday. It was surprisingly quiet. The pastries had been recommended to us however we ended up having pasta dishes..."
Ben Johnston
"Amazing brunch place with huge servings and bigger in taste. Coffee was also exceptional. Staffs are attentive and always around to serve and also to..."
Brian He
The Candy Shop
85/100 (2233 ratings)
Restaurants
Korean
Cafe
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Prawn Burger
Polenta
Fried chicken
Chocolate
Flat White
english breakfast
matcha latte
Spinach Ravioli
Dolsot Bibimbap
Poached egg
Prawn Dumpling Soup
Iced Latte
Spaghettini
Mazesoba with Slow Cooked Pork Belly
Sliders
Spaghetti Chilli Bolognese
Polenta Chips
Polenta Fries
Crispy Eggplant
French Toast
House Cheesecake
CafƩ
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Nice and cozy seating. Amazing looking dishes and super tasty. We ordered Gochujang kfc and Dolsot bibimbap (v) and lychee mai tai. Couldnt finish..."
Shruti Gudadhe
"Had a lovely experience here at the Candy Shop, heard so much about this restaurant and certainly not overrated. Great menu choices and love the..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Been here a few times, it's always busy. Food is always yummy. Good portion size. Good service. Would recommend for brunch. Still yet to try dinner..."
Michelle. N
"Came here friday evening with my boyfriend, the shop was not crowded at all. The atmosphere was great. Amazing food, got the polenta chips and kfc..."
S
"I've been a few times now and it's always a great experience. The Eggs Benedict with bacon is divine. Lovely hot chocolate..."
Mark Furlong
"Had the seaweed kalguksu which was delicious! The broth was so creamy and rich but a tad on the salty side. Also had the polenta chips - not..."
Teresa
"A very good cafe with cute decor and good food. Egg Benedictineā€™s with salmon was a surprise. Expected a small piece of salmon but instead was..."
Bhoopika
"Awesome evening with a booking for 28 for my birthday. Stunning food, service and atmosphere. Everyone had a great night .. nothing was a problem..."
Jobu08
"š‘¬š’ˆš’ˆš’” š‘©š’†š’š’†š’…š’Šš’„š’• š’˜š’Šš’•š’‰ š‘®š’š’„š’‰š’–š’‹š’‚š’š’ˆ š‘·š’š’“š’Œ š‘©š’†š’š’š’š:..."
FoodiesTable
"First time having batch brew coffee and very..."
Eatateeaten
"One of the best Old Fashioned cocktails my partner and I have had. Perry was fantastic and very personable to interact with. We will definitely be..."
Colton Randall
"Oh my god, THE BEST CREME BRƛLƉE IVE EVER HAD!! Honestly not joking I dream about this Creme BrĆ»lĆ©e it is actually so perfect šŸ¤£ I really..."
USE HANSID FOR GOLD DISCOUNT
"Clam & Scampi šŸSpaghettini from @thecandyshopnz lunch menu, itā€™s so fragrant and cooked perfectly al dente šŸ’Æ one of the best pastas Iā€™ve..."
Pandadrools
"The Candy Shop has been recommended to me countless times. Countless. Given its proximity I'm surprised it took me this long to give it a shot...."
Amindha Fernando
"The Matcha Pancakes were absolutely delicious, you didnā€™t need to use a lot of maple syrup because they were so tasty on their own especially with..."
Jess
"they don't have a very big menu but won't bea problem cause food was pretty amazing. Services was quick and food came out quick! can't..."
GNUEL
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Jeffrey Sham
"Wow! Iā€™m gonna put it out there and say top 3 burgers in my life! And Iā€™ve had a lot!!! God it was good! As was the polenta fries. My friends all..."
Chan Can Eat
"Started with the polenta chips - thin crispy outer layer with soft and smooth potato inside topped with cheese and truffle oil mmmm. Followed this up..."
J Eats
"Really nice food, fast and friendly service! Would recommend trying dessert if you have a sweet tooth! Was really nice however the area is quite..."
Reema Singh
"Iā€™ve been here twice for lunch and dinner, and both times I was not disappointed. My personal favourites are the vegan bibimbap and pumpkin salad...."
Rashmeen Sandhu
"Been here a few times for lunch when I used to work in newmarket, food are amazing , but my favourite has to be their green tea latte ! The best I..."
May Hung
"I HIGHLY recommend the creamy mushrooms. Perfect balance between savoury and sweet. Polenta chips was served piping hot with lots of cheese. Omelette..."
Ben Fong
"Food is beautifully presented on the plate. The matcha pancake has got an optimum sweetness and the special maple syrup along with the cream..."
Helcee
"Canā€™t stop, wonā€™t stop eating Candy Shops fried chicken!We got the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), for $39, platter between two of us and it was..."
Emma S
"I found the food at Candy Shop fairly underwhelming given all the good things I'd heard about it. The katsu sando was not as good as I was hoping..."
Greg Potter
"Beautiful flavours sauces and technique. Well matched and perfect on the pallet. Very impressed with the chef that came up with the menu...."
Tony Ma
"A good place to hang out with friends. Matcha latte and kfc are super super good which I highly recommend. Service was also good as well. Definitely..."
Xjrszzclp
"Iā€™ve been recommended Candy Shop for the LONGEST time, and it definitely did not disappoint! I came here for a super late lunch, so the place..."
Louise
"I came to The Candy Shop with my friends for lunch. Firstly, I love the atmosphere and decoration of the cafe, there were outdoor/indoor seatings and..."
Sharon Louie
"Absolutely five star. Friendly staff and nice service, food quality is perfect, price is good too. Love this..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Really Good food! Service is excellent. Everyone was super friendly to us. 10/10 would come back..."
Ben
"One of my favoirite cafe in the newmarket. friendly staff and beautiful decor.Food is nice and nice..."
Chelsey
"This place is amazing!Their pancakes are so pretty and I loved them! Food came out quick and staff were kind and..."
Candice Stewart
"Love love the combination of chicken and ddokbokki! And I forgot a photo but the Hotteok dessert was..."
Dianne
"Went for a sunday brunch with my sister. We ordered the chicken burger and lord toast, both dishes were absolutely amazing. The place was busy but we..."
Kat Santos
"I had heard A LOT about Candy Shop in Newmarket. I went for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The cafe was quite busy but got seated straight..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Went there at a friend's recommendation for dinner- really really enjoyed it! Got the KFC (spicy version), waffle fries and lava cake. Mind blowing..."
Pooja Shenoy
"ā£Taste: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ—ā£Interior: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ‘ā£Service: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•ā£Recommend:..."
Mon.
"Lunch during the weekday and it wasnt too busy around 1pm. The food was amazing, so much flavour yet not overpowering! Definitely recommend the..."
Candy
"Had lunch here with friends on a Wednesday, the place was busy but we managed to quickly get a seat. Staff were good. And the food arrived pretty..."
Samantha Badilles
"Such a cute little cafe in Newmarket. They have amazing variety on their menu, offering different options to your typical cafes. Definitely popular,..."
Hannahmareecarr2
"Heads up: Long story ahead.Growing up as a kiwi-asian had it's struggles, especially during lunch breaks in primary school. I wasn't..."
Sammy
"really good food in such a pretty place.polenta chips are fluffy and chunky, soft shell baos were so crispy. but the favourite is their..."
Grace Su
"Their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is the best fried chicken in town. Insanely good. Great service, consistently awesome food, real good hot..."
Tanja Jujnovich
"This is a nice little hidden gem in New Market. The food is more on the pricey side but none the less it tasted great. The Candy Shop definitely has..."
Aj Maglaqui
"All the food we ordered was amazing! The waffle fries are a must try and service is top notch. A little pricey but well worth what you pay..."
Anitha Narayan
"This is one of my favourite places in Auckland to get breakfast. The mushrooms are out of this world! The staff are always friendly. The wait time..."
Aucklandcityfood
"This place is absolutely amazing and has never let me down. I am never disappointed by them regardless of service, cleanliness, quality of..."
Derek Cheung
"A big fan of this cafe, been here numerous times and never get enough of it. Coffee always great, food is good, especially loved the Korean inspired..."
Carmen
"ā˜•ļøā˜•ļøā˜•ļøā¤ļø Apparently the review needs to be 140 characters long. Itā€™s amazing how Zomato nowadays dictates the rules of..."
Francesco Delogu
"nice decorated place with open kitchen, coffee is always good. Match scone is amazing. Lord toast was nice combination of vegetables and eggs, it..."
JunYong Lin
"Successful korean-western fusion menu well worth its price.Ā Green juice was a favourite.Ā Lovely brunch atmosphere in a pretty Newmarket..."
TLDR
"Just look how pretty this plate of pancakes is! So colourful and vibrant, makes me wanna dig into it the second it arrived at the table. The pancakes..."
CHIFAN.EATS
"Lovely cafe/restaurant hidden in New Market. A nice ranch style interior, with plants potted on the wall. Clean and green friendly..."
Lucy
"Came to this place during rush hour on Sunday but we were looked after really well. Quick and friendly service. Coffee was awesome! We ordered the..."
Quinn Mai
"Hands down the best coffee Iā€™ve had in ages! The bibimbap was delicious and packed full of good ess and the bulgogi beef I added to it was..."
Siobhan
"A very interesting brunch place run by friendly Korean people. Definitely worth trying. I love their bacon with candy floss - such an interesting..."
Ericwhan
"Have heard so many great things about this place and it didnā€™t disappoint! I love Korean fusion food and the fried chicken here really hit the..."
Lizzie
"This was my third time visiting this cafe! Service is always lovely and I love the atmosphere. We ordered the black fettuccine, Katsu sando, polenta..."
Sabrina Hea
"Been here several times and never be disappointed. Nice ambience, friendly staffs and yummy differential food offerings. Soba Joba is light and..."
Flora
"Well presented food and I particularly enjoyed the polenta chips, it was delish. I thought the kfc chicken was a bit overrated. I would definitely..."
Ida Tang
"I love the KFC plattesļ¼ Juicy boneless chicken and nice fried rice cake. Also tried the lamb ball spaghetti but test normal. Will be back next..."
Chloeliliny
"Both food and coffee were excellent! Traditional brunch food with a bit of Fushion twist, very interesting menu. Would definitely come back and try..."
Bonnie Hu
"Great coffee, food, and staff - would highly recommend! Food is light (not heavy), unusual, and delicious - it's always a pleasure dining..."
Josephine
"I loved the food here so much! I can't wait to come back here to try their other dishes.I shared buns with my friend and ordered a squid..."
Emily
"Delicious food, relaxed environment. The salmon has great texture of flavour, especially the crispy seaweed. Lovely environment, will bring my..."
Charis Yang
"I went here last year I believe (december) but here I am writing a review on the KFC plater ($38) i had here.The korean fried chicken was good I..."
James
"Introduced by a friend who arrived in NZ last week, but sheā€™s come three times. I think she is really love here, kk. Itā€™s a good restaurant which..."
Whittling Arts
"The cutest cafe, tucked away deep in the heart of Newmarket. Fusion food done exceptionally. You can get a healthy brunch like we did or dig into..."
Jenny @ga.eats
"A very pleasant place to visit. Grabbed a weekend brunch here for a morning coffee. Very nice plating and friendly staff service. The coffee is..."
Coffee Macarons
"A lovely spot tucked away in Newmarket. Loved the vibe with the spotted plants coupled with woody colour - cozy and inviting. We went there for..."
Evelyn Chen
"Yum yum yum food and coffee!Tucked down the little lane, this hidden gem is such a relaxed place to eat! Great brunch menu and fantastic coffee!..."
Jess Grant
"Three of us came here for a post-movie treat and we were so glad that we did! The service was friendly and efficient, the cocktails were superb, and..."
Silva Star
"My body was deprived after a grit class and I needed sustenance that wasnā€™t boring. Candy shop delivered. Service was quick and friendly, I chose..."
Phil Morton
"Funky little cafe in Newmarket. Yum food, different kinds of options! Smaller portion sizes but reasonably filling. Good quality and pretty good..."
Louise MacNaughton
"Tucked away in the tight shopping arcades of the New Market backstreets, you'll find the worst kept secret on the local food scene - a contemporary..."
Tan Wang
"We ordered the KFC Platter, which was ample for two people to share. Both the garlic soy and gochujang sweet and spicy chicken were amazing and..."
Vivian C
"In love with this place. Food was very filling. Their Simon and Lee KFC is probably the best on the menu but only as a side. Spaghetti was very..."
Koyal Lal
"Weā€™ve been here twice, and had no complaints both times. First time I had the bibimbap, which was delicious. Second time I had the soba - lovely as..."
Tanya
"Quite a nice little place tucked away in Newmarket. Good seating area and decor is quite tasteful. Presentation and flavour of food are both on..."
Sunaina Goundar
"I went here for a first date (even though the date was extremely rude to me and the servers) I enjoyed the food and would love to give them another..."
Marggie Pascua
"Had dinner with my partner tonight and we both enjoyed the chicken platter. The service was great and we didnā€™t even wait that long to get our..."
Rem
"Absolutely love the candy shop. I have been there 4 times and every time the food is just delicious! The KFC is especially good. Everything about the..."
Selena
"Best to make reservation just because the size of the restaurant and the table setting.I love how this place tuck away and its so cosy...."
Yusoff Kamal
"Great Korean fusion cafe. Well presented food and arrays of options available to suit everyone's taste buds. Great outdoor seating plan. Would..."
Tarun Parmar
"Loving the healthful ā€˜Healing Powerā€™ composed of beetroot hummus, marinated feta, zucchini, smashed avocado, butternut squash, poached egg, &..."
Melissa Koh
"Been here a few times; food is always delicious and well presented! Big fan of the kale fettuccine, was absolutely delicious 10/10. Service is a bit..."
Victoria Birch
"Food : 4/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 4/5The Candy shop is tucked away in a cute little lane in Newmarket. The food is Korean/Asian..."
Bronwyn Koh
"A Nice Korean Fusion Restaurant located in New Market. It was a bit hard to find because it was in the corner of Newmarket. The decor of the..."
慇慇
"Tucked away in the streets of Newmarket, The Candy Shop provides an aesthetic, relaxing atmosphere suited for a good coffee catch up and lunch with..."
Carley Peng
"Ordered the steamed bun sliders, kale fettuccine and tuna tataki. Food was overall good! Kale fettuccine was amazing! Def be going back for that...."
Ari Kim
"good coffee, great services. I have had lunch in candy shop before. quite nice.a hidden place in new market, hard to find, but good to relax and..."
LGarden
"The Candy Shop is initially a little hard to find being down one of the new lanes in Newmarket, but the signposts do help.There is a lovely..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Lunch today was at @thecandyshopnzā €ā €ā €ā €ā €ā €ā €ā €ā €Came her with friends today for fuel in between our shopping session..."
Amy Peng
"A bit hard to find this place, well for me it was. Food was great, staff were great. Would definitely go again. You have to try their fried chicken..."
Manoj Patel
"We had Korean fried chicken - the sauce was a bit too sweet for us and not spicy like I thought it would be from the color. They are delicious..."
Tanz
"Best cafe in Newmarket! Must go and try at least once in your life!!! Great taste of foods and excellent customer services! And also their coffee..."
Seunghoon Yoo
"Friendly staff and good service. We ordered affogato, big breakfast, pancake, creamy mushroom and wine. Creamy mushroom, the mushroom was perfectly..."
Johnny Jeoung
"Iā€™ve heard that the lunch options here are quite good, but coincidentally I came here when the breakfast menu was still on so didnā€™t get to try..."
Kylie
"The Candy Shop is a unique brunch/dinner restaurant hidden away along a brick pathway (reminded me of wizard of oz). They have a extensive selection..."
Jenny Da
"Thought this place was one of the better bistro style spots in Auckland. Really original menu and amazing flavours. Small but good selection of..."
Boz
"This korean fusion restaurant located in a peaceful part of new market is def worth a visit if you love food and love fancy spots! The K.F.C dish was..."
Calvin
"Service was amazing, made us feel very welcome. Very cozy setting and the food was both visually and tastes wise wonderful. Definitely going..."
Neil Sharan
"This place is great for a quality , casual meal in great surroundings with a lot of healthy options on the menu. Low key but good service too...."
Camilla
"Had a Saturday brunch date with my friendļ¼Œwe ordered VEGAN DOLSOT, TTEOK GALBI and Simon & Lee KFC for share, Ice latte and mocha latte, the cafe..."
EffieCcccc
"The Candyshop is a delight and a much needed addition to the Newmarket restaurant scene, which is lacking in flare. This Korean/kiwi styled..."
Holly Swallow
"they make the best coffee in the hood. my understanding is they scouted a guy from the campers? coffee shop which is a tiny store located right on..."
W111
"4.5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Best Cafe in New Market for food and coffeeGood food,..."
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"Came by for lunch with a fairly large group. We didn't have a reservation but they ended up getting a table made for us in the alcove outside the..."
Benedict Uy
"This might have been the best brunch I had in Auckland so far! When I first arrived at the candy shop I thought I wouldnā€™t write a good review..."
Auckland Foodie
"Overall we had a great experience at The Candy Shop. The food was extremely tasty (especially the kimchi fries) and great brunch-ing atmosphere. Meal..."
Spat
"Went on a Saturday afternoon, and the cafe wasnā€™t busy so had a lovely time. The coffee was perfect, one of the best Iā€™ve had in ages, and the..."
Lyla
"Had lunch at The Candy Shop yesterday. Was great! 5 of us each had different dishes and all were lovely. My choice was the Spaghetti with baa baa..."
Cat
"Grateful for my friend introducing me to this place! Nestled in a cozy lane in the back streets of Newmarket this place was nice and cosy. I ordered..."
Haley Ernstzen
"I've just come to Auckland and heard about Camper coffee and the Candy shop. My friend and I went to the Candy shop last week trying their..."
Jh
"Food ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Coffee ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Customer service ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Ambience ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Location ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜†..."
Jeong-ho Lim
"I accidentally stumbled across this beautiful and chic place so decided to stop in for a bite. Best choice of the day. I have been here plenty Iof..."
Veronica Te
"One word is needed to describe the Candy Shop and that is Pulchritudinous.Ā Iā€™m pretty sure Iā€™ve used that word before to describe..."
Medium_Rare
"My American friend loved the coffee served here and I think it is the Camper brand. He noticed the lovely floral swirl from the foam on top which was..."
Mei
"Iā€™m so glad that we gave this new place a try. The snack is YUM and looks amazing. We had the chips with Parmersan Cheese Kimchi, Seafood..."
Bella Luv Food
"tucked away in the heart of newmarket, such a gem of a place. they do really lovely coffees, i had their "yo-go-girl" breakfast meal which was..."
Karen Huo
"New Marketā€™s latest addition to the dining scene, Candy Shop is a new all-day eatery nested in Osborne Lane that is fast becoming everyoneā€™s new..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"The staff were friendly and kind. There was a nice atmosphere for eating. However the food was okay. The table was nice and clean. Over all good..."
Sid
"Really nice environment! My dish, The Korean Fried Chicken, was really good! But the other dishes my friends had werenā€™t so great. No ā€˜just ā€˜..."
Harry Kumar
"Came here after hearing many good reviews from my fellow foodies and decided to give it a try! The concept for candy shop is ā€œkiwi as food..."
SpoonMe
"Finally visited this super trendy brunch destination in Newmarket on a Sunday for lunch. I was not impressed by the food or the service. There were..."
Linh šŸ’›
"Fantastic new eatery! Food: I got the beef cheek eggs bene, delicious twist on the classic ā€˜salmon or baconā€™, not too sweet hollandaise and..."
Lauren Faram
"Newly opened cafe in Newmarket! Ordered a flat white, the Pasta of the Day and the Healing Power. The flat white was perfect; I wish I knew which..."
Kirsten
"From the folks who also operate the nearby Camper coffee and maybe Parnells Simon n Lees a newly opened hidden gem at the trendy Osborne Lane shops...."
Diner8Here
"We ordered the beef "half-naked sammy" and the pasta of the day (shellfish fettucini). Quick note that this was the lunch menu.The beef was..."
Dom Park
"Food 5 Ambience 5 Coffee 5 Newmarket finally stepped up their game thanks to this new joint. Hats off to the owners, chefs and..."
Davis Cheung
"Loved the Hotteok - delicious take on the Korean Pancake mixed with granola and fresh berries. The chef Jeff gave us an insight into the dish. Thanks..."
Briggy
"A new hip eatery in the heart of new marketI believe its run by the man behind Major Sprout, Little King, Ben Gusto- ie the best cafes in AKL..."
Thegreeats
"Fabulous creamy mushrooms and excellent coffee. I explained that I only had 30 minutes and they had a perfect lunch in front of me in 8 minutes flat..."
Christine McDonald
"We've been meaning to try The Candy Shop for such a long time and we finally did it today and it is really great. Their coffees are full of flavor..."
Cristina Costache
"cute and high-quality fusion cafe in townā¤ļø the food was fantastic!!! we love the curry rice with pork belly so..."
hiulamchan
"I was initially surprised that I couldn't get actual candy here, but after a few moments I managed. The food here is pretty good as were the warm..."
Michael Davidson
"We came here for lunch and they were way too busy. Though manager was super nice but other staffs looked like they were there to make some..."
So won K
"Still waiting for the day The Candy Shop will disappoint, they just never do I was a bit sad there was no batch brew but food as always was on..."
Eva
"yum yum yum!! the food is sooo good. My friend and i got the omurice and bibimbap to share and both were super flavourful and delicious!! Portions..."
Simonie Lam
"Love the food here. We had the chilli crab scrambled eggs and the prawn spaghetti, both so tasty!! The eggs had good chunks of crab meat hence the..."
Tracy Huynh
"Very busy, great vibe and very attentive staff! Good food and..."
Tritip K
"Ordered the Omurice rice - flavours were great. Added the pork belly which is always a must. Sphaghettini, with prawns was also very good with lots..."
Jason Goh
"One of our friends recommended this place. We were there for lunch but only tried Prawn burger and the dumplings. I loved the prawn burger, the prawn..."
Shirley Hunter
"This restaurant is undoubtedly an amazing one! We came for my birthday and what an amazing experience, from start to finish everything was perfect...."
Shannon Richardson
"Went there for brunch. Very busy place but staff are so friendly and welcoming. Attentive service even at the busiest time. We had fried chicken..."
Marine Juwarry
"Visited twice. Satisfied with both the food and services. Good coffees good vibe and good dishes. I have tried twice the Egg Bene with slab..."
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"We tried this place as this was recommended by my boss and the place did not disappoint. We tried the unli meat option and they will continue serving..."
jay-ar baluyan
"Excellent! Meat was out of this world. You get full in around 30 minutes however but other than that itā€™s beautiful food. One of my favorite places..."
Ghost
"Brazilian Tapa's, very nice, price was good as well, with the food service and atmosphere. We had spiced pork sausage, lamb, beef and pork sausage...."
Robbie Semu
"Highly recommend this restaurant 5 stars rating as I've been going to this restaurant for 20yrs and it never fails. The staff are polite and very..."
Shannon Hall
"(Visited on 29 September 2023, reviewed on 1 October 2023) Went to this place for dinner. Food was awesome (including the steak and polenta cheese..."
Hasha Samarasekera
"Exceptional! Highly recommended for so many reasons. Delicious plentiful high quality cuisine, friendly & attentive staff, great atmosphere and..."
Kitchen & Outdoors NZ
"A traditional Brazilian barbecue serving you meats, sausages, fresh seafood and a variety of side dishes. We had the Churrasco Premium which has more..."
William Lin
"Visited with my husband for our anniversary dinner. Food and service was amazing. Favourite foods were roast potato fries and chicken it was so..."
Katalina Paea
"Was a good meal. Meat was delicious a lot of variety, and perfectly cooked. Only thing that I thought it needed more of, was the vegetables and..."
Kevin Toto
"First time coming here after hearing about this place for a long time. We had the lunch special which includes salad and potato and whatever meat..."
Wilson Shum
"Lovely service! The waiters and waitresses were very attentive. The entrees were rather average but the rest of the food was delicious and fresh. The..."
Annie Ling
"Amazing Brazilian restaurant with endless meat! Delicious food, excellent service, reasonable prices, fantastic location, and well-arranged tables...."
Tam FS
"Easy 5/5, I couldn't recommend this place enough! The food was amazing, it was a bit busy and the service was consistant and top notch. They always..."
PT (TheInspector)
"We love wildfire. If you love meat this is the place to go. It is like a buffet but you just sit and relax and the staff come around to you with all..."
Teta Fanualelei
"Great service where food comes out very quickly. We purchased the standard churasco experience and added the premium seafood option for this..."
Yen Luong
"Great service the waiter recommend the burgers in which we got. Full of flavour and and filling.In which was bloody great and a good price for all..."
Marina Smith
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 šŸ‘šŸ¤© simply..."
Cristina Luces M
"We went there for friendā€™s birthday party. Menu doesnā€™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 wonā€™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:Ā  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 chefā€™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 donā€™t even share haha šŸ˜‚šŸ¤¤ 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.Ā ..."
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 ā€œHawaiian Timeā€) are dressed up and styled as if theyā€™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: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ‘šŸŒ‘Interior Deco: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ‘šŸŒ‘Customer service: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•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 wasnā€™t a variety of food to choose from and the drinks werenā€™t worth their prices. Meatballs were the best..."
Koyal Lal
"Iā€™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 šŸ‘ŒšŸ½ 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ē‰©č›®å„½åƒēš„ ēŽÆ境äøé”™ ęœåŠ”å¾ˆå„½ 肉ēƒé€‰ę‹©å¤šļ¼Œé…čœä¹Ÿåˆ¶ä½œē²¾åæƒ..."
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 ā€“ 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 Ā 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 ā€“ Vodka daisy! One of the best drinks Iā€™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 Ā 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 Zomatoā€™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 bloggersā€™ 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 ā€“ 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 Tummƫ
"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 risquƩ. 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!!Ā 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 NZā€™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. Itā€™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!Ā 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. Ā 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 itā€™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..."
Vaughan Borcovsky
Wine Chambers
78/100 (185 ratings)
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Blunderbuss
78/100 (226 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
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Mid-range
"Heard they had changed the PIzza back to thin and crispy, i was sceptical but was a great pizza, crispy and full of flavour now - my wife who hadn't..."
Pete Bennett
"I been there this monday with my freinds, Service really nice, Freindly staaf and even All food was superb and delicious. Rich chocolate mousse so..."
Jessica Taylor
"Has rebranded to Beretta but seems to have the same staff and a similar menu (pizza and sangria).I was a bit suspect of pizza as a dinner..."
Michael
"One of my favourite pizza place in Auckland.Thin and crunchy crust, tasty toppings, great flavours. The duck one is my favourite.The..."
Estelle.verani
"This is one of my favourite places on the shore. I love their pizza flavours and the desserts are amazing. My number one spot to catch up with..."
Scylla De Magalhaes
"Id heard good things about Blunderbuss and we were heading to Taka for a late dinner. We both love pizza and ordered the funghi pesto and Margarita,..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Great food and love the sangria drinks. Kids menu is good to have as well. Loud music is a bit of a put off (maybe just me being old) but otherwise..."
Toru Tres
"Came here last Friday for a early dinner. First impressions weren't the best for a number of reasons. Firstly, we sat at the front of the restaurant..."
Sam Papworth
"Thin, healthy (relatively) pizzas !Their entrees are also deliciousCasual but attentive staff and a very urban atmosphere Love the..."
Thegreeats
"Loved this place, the atmosphere was great and the pizza was sensational. We even went next door to the bar for a few beers afterwards! Will be going..."
Iain
"I've always hold fond memories of this restaurant, because of the awesome company I had every time I visit the place.Blunderbuss is always busy..."
Cindy Wu
"Visited this place with my wife and son for dinner. Pizza's and cocktails really good but service was a tad slow. Looked like not enough staff to..."
Kennyg
"Great atmosphere, delicious food and friendly staff. Great use of space with a nice indoor/outdoor flow. Small plates perfect size for small..."
Venza Mackie
"We love Blunderbuss, it's our local pizza place and we often come here because we always good food, friendly service and it's well priced...."
Fleur Cerecke
"Walking in I could already tell the place had a slightly weird layout. You have to walk pass the kitchen and go right around the corner to find..."
Stephanie Ly
"After craving pizza for a long time, I decided to purchase the Grabone voucher and head over to this place to try it out.Upon entry, I..."
Soncan
"I came to Blunderbuss last week for the first time in a while, but I used to go there all the time. The meal was nice, between the two of us we..."
Lena Duffin
"Love love love the pizza and sitting outside in the sun. The pizza has the most exquisite crispy thin base. The pesto funghi is our favourite. Yum..."
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"Went here once after wandering around Takapuna looking for a feed and wasn't disappointed. Pizza was great, and a nice atmosphere for those who don't..."
Jon Pickford
"Good Pizza, nice atmosphere, the staff could be a bit more enthusiastic about working but other than that! it was a rather nice experience, lovely..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"I just love this place,,, my mate took me to this place for the first time, we had this smokey lamb pizza nd raviolii, i was almost licking my..."
ScorpioAR
"Tried their pizza and fries and both very good. They somehow missed my order but make up for it by giving me one pizza for free. Good atmosphere,..."
James
"Blunderbuss is a nice place to come to with friends with a chill atmosphere and good food. The pizzas were nice but the bases were quite thin so not..."
Tessa
"I come here often, especially for their pizza. My favourite is the lamb/date pizza. The pizzas have thin-bases and just enough ingredients to provide..."
Tanya Kerr
"Blunderbuss is one of my favourite places to come for pizza and a casual meal. The pricing is really reasonable, and I love the thin bases of the..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Ate here with some friends and had such a blast! The way the pizzas were placed on the table was so unique, I've never seen anything like that..."
Elizabeth Pondling
"It was alright... Have been there a few times nothing really to complain about but nothing amazing, I wouldn't go there unless someone had preplanned..."
Xtina Cassidy
"I visited Blunderbuss through work, as they were lovely enough to offer us drinks and a meal to try in exchange for a write up on our magazine. We..."
Helena Chen
"Meeting with friends for lunch - the type I knew would be hankering for a cool beer in a relaxed environment... Blunderbuss came to mind - exactly..."
Bri DiMattina
"Great tasting, crispy gluten free pizza bases...really hard to find this in a pizza place and they certainly deliver! Flavour combinations are also..."
LouLou
"Pizza might be the most magical food on the planet, and Blunderbuss does it well.I've been here twice with friends and had the Tirolese..."
A Libra Perspective
"Have always heard of artichokes, but have never tried them. Now I've finally tried them on one of Blunderbuss' specialty pizzas. Lovely artichokes..."
Annie Ren
"Blunderbuss is real good to go to with a few people so you can share sides and pizzas! Flavours were amazing for everything and seems healthier than..."
Katie Anne
"Blunderbuss is my favourite place to eat in Takapuna. I love the decor and vibe inside. This is my go-to place to eat in the area and I've never been..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"Blunderbuss is located in central Takapuna. The interior of the restaurant is very inviting which has a unique, comfortable atmosphere.I..."
Simon W
"Im a word - Wicked.Ā Pizza can at times, be massively unhealthy. Blunderbus have mastered, and I mean mastered, the balance between healthy..."
Ayden Barnett
"Had a work lunch there last year and was pretty impressed. Definitely a step above your average gourmet pizza joint.Tried some sangrias to..."
Cherries_inthesnow
"Had such an awesome experience here on saturday night, such a fun vibe, The staff are fantastic and clearly love their jobs. the sangria was so..."
Ben Cresswell
"Great atmosphere and fantastic good flavored pizza. Great service. Chocolate mousse and macadamia divine. Great place for small group of..."
Les Seiler
"I have fallen in love with Blunderbuss. I absolutely LOVE it. Tucked in the main streets of Takapuna, Blunderbuss has an amazing vibe as soon as you..."
Rhiannon Baldock
"Great service, food was fantastic and child friendly. Especially enjoyed the pork belly and haloumi small plates. Service was fast and staff are..."
Michael Davis
"Amazing food love the atmosphere and the staff were really good and helpful. Love the different pizza flavours something you wouldn't get anywhere..."
Mikayla Plaziuk
"Huge pizzas with really different toppings and not overcrowded ....this is how traditional italian pizzas should be. We had the special which was a..."
Marilyn Moore
"one word: YUM! one of the best pizzas I've ever had. i was on a healthy diet roll and it went out the window when i had lunch with my friend here...."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"Excellent location.....gr8 atmosphere. Very polite n helping staff n moreover good food..very well presented on the table quite impressed :)..."
Ruchi
"went in on Saturday evening for some pizza and a few drinks.vibe outside in the courtyard area was great.good music and lots of people around.Duck..."
Ruben O'Connell
"We had the funghi and duck leg pizza for two people. Casual and relaxed vibe, decently priced and with good portions. It was pretty good. Would be..."
FoodiePhysician
"I've been to this pizza restaurant twice and both times it has been great. The honey base it is delicious, thin and crispy. A few flavours to choose..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Delicious sangria in all kinds of flavours, perfectly cooked pizza, and a mouth-watering array of small sharing plates. Will keep going back over and..."
Maryana Hamilton
"Wow.... Love this place, the service was casual and friendly, the food was delicious had the pizza's and meat balls, Highlight for me though was the..."
Holly McGoram
"My boyfriend and I are pizza lovers, and they definitely do their pizzas well! The atmosphere is nice and plenty of seating indoors and out. One..."
Stephanie J
"Visited December 2014So great to find a kid-friendly restaurant that serves great food for adults as well. The kids meals are really reasonable..."
Nerida Cortese
"Went there for dinner with my partner the other night. Service was good, staff was real friendly. We ordered our favorite pizzas but not sure if it's..."
Trin
"Went there last week. Service was good and ambiance was great.Ā The pizza's are light and the flavours are good, quite a fresh taste to..."
Shelby
"Excellent ingredients, nicest gluten free options ever found.Great desserts! Keep on the good food guys!Ā Totally..."
Pepe Perez
"Good pizza, great staff, nice setting for a relaxed bite to eat. Will definitely be..."
Michael Robson
"Well I came here last week to take away two vegetarian pizzas with a grabone voucher.I would say that I was overall impressed by the taste..."
Jonjon
"Went for dinner last night at Blunderbuss on a recommendation of a friend and boy where we impressed. We shared a jug or sangria, the lamb pizza,..."
Leigh
"Very good food and service. Great atmosphere too. We had the prawns, and a pizza...."
Amanda Pain
"I Have been to Blunderbuss on a number of occasions (in fact on a weekly basis since it opened) the food and atmosphere are phenomenal, the staff..."
Julie McClain
"Love this place so much, have been twice this week already! Great food, great value, great sangria and great atmosphere. Also have to mention that..."
Carly
"Loved this place, the food was outstanding!!! Had the sangria, tried 3 of the white wine ones and loved all of them, Rose was my personal favourite...."
Lionel
"Went to Blunderbuss on Tuesday night after movie .. loved it! Great atmosphere (even on freezing night!) Fabulous friendly staff, pizza and polenta..."
Rachel Mouat
"Had dinner at blunderbuss in Takapuna Really friendly and attentive staff and the food was great and well priced too. Tasty pizza a lot lighter..."
Paul Wilson
"Went to Blunderbuss for a relaxed lunch out looking for a good pizza fix in Takapuna. i have to admit their pizzas aren't your typical pizzas and..."
Fridayu
"Blunderbuss is situated in the incredibly cool 'The Commons' precinct just off Hurstmere Rd. It is a clever space, with tables, booths, a bar area,..."
Alisha KP
"Had drinks and pizza on a Friday evening with few workmates. Given the size of our group we were originally seated indoors at the large tables..."
EatsByZee
"Nice pizzas although choice is limited... Each time I've been there one or two things on the menu was unavailable which is annoying however the..."
Brunchalicious
"Finally somewhere to get a good pizza in takapuna...We had the pleasure of dining at blunderbuss last week, we we're looking for cheap and..."
Frequency
"Love their pizzas and squid rings. Sangrias are also a..."
Khatleen Tobias
"Love Blunderbuss. The pizzas are..."
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Jack Tar
75/100 (2002 ratings)
Restaurants
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Breakfast
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Beef
"Stopped in for a nice breakfast it's lovely sitting by the Waters Edge lots of people walking riding past so good to look at. I had the burger with..."
mcenergy - IDS Products ltd
"Brilliant food options. Well cooked and carefully presented meals. Nice decor and ambience, decent music choice. An ideal location with ample parking..."
Ash Marcel
"Came by after dinner to grab something sweet. They were alright with us just coming for dessert. It was quite large inside, which looks like they..."
Benedict Uy
"Came here for dinner on Saturday night, place was busy but you can book online so makes it super easy. Food was amazing and service was pretty good...."
Sharn Vaughan
"Loved the food, loved the atmosphere and had the most superb and welcoming service from Patel (sorry if I got that name wrong I didn't quite catch it..."
Satbir Singh
"Love the food. Highly recommended place if you looking for a good..."
William Brook
"Jack Tar is a place where you can chill with your friends and family in a relaxed open arena with a full view of the viaduct harbor. It's atmosphere..."
Taz Karim
"Tasty food, nice service, kids friendly environment,reasonable..."
Victoria Wang
"Loved the food here. I was expecting just the usual sports bar fare but I was quite surprised! I'm not a fan of sports bars/bistros but this one was..."
Vicente YE
"Went there last Thur for dinner.Service was excellent despite very busy night.Steak was good,snacks -fresh and tasty, and Guiness-perfect as..."
Andy Vlaas
"Located on North Wharf. We had Breakfast here on a Saturday morning and were served promptly and professionally by Danny. Plenty of parking nearby..."
Jeff O
"Really good atmosphere, ambience, food and service. Affordable too, for food on the waterfront. Very good access for after work functions or just a..."
Celia Chan
"Nooooice location with a view! I really enjoyed my soy flat white. Staff are friendly & super quick when they got my order wrong šŸ˜Š finding a car..."
Kelly Powell
"Nice food Good service Great harbor view Just need to be wait long..."
Simon M
"Cool place to unwind at for a team end of year function. Delicious pizza and wide variety of..."
HL
"Lovely place! And the attention of the personal was the best from the beginning! The prices are great according to what comes to your table. Fast &..."
Ana
"Such great service! Also a very generous portion breakfast that ticked all the boxes! Will definitely be..."
Jordan Nelson