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Papa's Italian Eatery
85/100 (1256 ratings)
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"When I first moved into the area and saw this place on the corner I hoped they might have something I could eat... (I have coeliac disease *and* I'm..."
Rini Holzke
"Took our 3 kids and mum here tonight and the food was beautiful! Our 13 year old even commented on the great service. Very impressed and would..."
Sandie Hine
"Amazing place! Such a yammy food, delicious pizza and adorable stuff including lovely owner (or maybe she's just..."
Danil Tatsenko
"Filled with a warm and relaxed environment employees with great customer service, along with delicious food, Papas Pizza is a family friendly place..."
Taylor Maeva Emerson
"Been there for this weekend for dinner ,nice and warm inside. We were sitting near to the woodfire inside . Papas pizza is my first preference when..."
Sumit Sharma
"Incredible! I was a wee bit disappointed that they had run out of pork belly, but the ravioli more than made up for it. Obviously I'll just have to..."
Lacey Sims
"Chef is the goodest lad out there. Sparks up some absolutely beautiful italian cuisine. great atmosphere. would..."
Leon Gibson
"Haven't been for 14 years as we have been in Australia so delighted to go back and had great quality pizzas and food, and very friendly..."
Keith German
"The best Pizzas in Auckland so far...great friendly staff...Thank you for your..."
Dornford Goves
"Loved this place! Most amazing pastas and lovely atmosphere. Got our orders wrong but couldnā€™t care less because everything was amazing!..."
Sarah Fromont
"Always wanted to try this and now I wished I'd been sooner. Such a lovely rustic outdoor area with old songs playing and happy staff running around..."
Faye Stubbs
"Such a cute hidden gem! Papaā€™s is away from the main hustle and bustle of Mt Eden and in a more local neighbourhood area. Came on a date with my..."
Sharon Louie
"Came here for the $20 pasta and wine night. We got the spinach and mushroom fettuccine, spag bol and puttanesca. We also got the arranccini of the..."
Smharpz
"A real vibrant place to visit, particularly during the evening. The venue isn't too glamorous, but that only fits in with the cozy atmosphere. Very..."
Andy
"The lamb was tasty and I love mashed potatoes very much . The Pizza was anormal flavor and can be improved upon for some..."
Tian Sweetly
"Wow where do I start! The staff were amazing we got there just as it opened and they were setting up food photography and after they were done..."
Rosealee Wilson
"Came here due to friendā€™s recommendation. Lovely place and vibe. The seafood gnocchi was really nice and the beef lasagna was great too. Food..."
Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)
"Really cute homely atmosphere. Outdoor area is nice and intimate. We order the Beef lasagne and Papas Pollo pizza. The lasagne was really tasty and..."
Stacey
"Soo gooood. Handmade Lamb Ravioli, Polenta chips, handmade Parpadelle,great atmosphere ,good, peoples place..soooo good!!Great beer selections..."
Praneal Badal
"If you ever happen to pass this gem on the way to a rugby game at Eden Park, or youā€™re a local and have always wondered what sort of culinary..."
Joshua
"Couldnā€™t recommend this place enough.If you havnā€™t been your missing out on some of the best Italian good in Auckland. I could eat here most..."
Brigid Radich
"Such a nice place. We sat outside in the backyard even though it was quite cold, but the heaters kept us warm. Very friendly service and the food..."
Auckland Foodie
"A really nice resturant that we often visit as a family.Ā The food is very rich which is great for sharing as i dont think I personally..."
Mcm
"Handmade Pasta were nice!! Pizza was good. Not too salty for me. Feel healthy and fresh dishes. I would like to visit again. I enjoyed their cocktail..."
Mihee Park
"The rain has finally abated and summer is arriving in Auckland. After leaving work on Friday and walking out into bright sunshine we decided to have..."
Hungry Auckland
"Such great food! Service is wonderful and a nice vibe to the place! Very happy with our meals, I got the scotch fillet and it was delicious. Large..."
Luka Peterson
"love this place and its amazing pizza! I ordered seafood pizza and the shrimp and prawm are so big! maybe that is why the price is higher than pizza..."
Foodie Foodie
"Food was nice. Superb services. Strongly recommend friends to come back here again. I really like the dish called "Gnocchi". Highly..."
Augustine Tea
"Had a wonderful evening with family and friends tonight. Upstairs was great with a relaxed atmosphere and suited us as we had an 8 month old with us...."
Lorraine Cherry
"I have been here a few times and it never ceases to amaze me. The food was excellent and the service was top notch. Servers were friendly and..."
Cynthia Joanne Chozas
"Great atmosphere, staff, service and of course the FOOD! I've dined here a few times now, and never have been disappointed. Whether it's date night..."
Karrie
"Ive been here a few times now and Im a big fan of their handmade pastas especially the gnocchi with beef cheek, they do really nice black board..."
HarryLovesFood
"Been here twice and both times, the food was fantastic and the service was very friendly. Tonight, we had the calamari (4/5), meatball appetizer..."
TonyF3
"I love this place! Came here for the first time over the weekend for a birthday dinner. The atmosphere is so warm and cosy, the Pizza is amazing,..."
Gabriela Clarke
"I really like this place, feels like home, delicious and warm food never takes long, friendly staff, good service, Ā  quality Ā  and great..."
Juliano Farias
"We been there last week and ordered Polenta as starter and Salmone pizza and Ravioli Ai Gamberi for mains. The pizza was full of flavour and used..."
Chenlu Shi
"My Mum and I came here for her Birthday Dinner last night and really enjoyed it. Great Food, Great Service and Great Ambience. I really loved my..."
Amanda French
"Awesome place, great food and service, the staff are very friendly and will definitely be making a return trip to this fabulous restaurant..."
Aaron Gerrard
"Excellent food and ambiance at Papa's. We ordered feta bombs garlic pizza bread and the Pier Pizza (salmon pizza with capers). The pizza and garlic..."
Yaqi Tang
"I've been here twice and as much as I think the inside dining area is dark, and I've copped a dirty dish or two.. That damn lasagna has got me hook..."
N.S
"One of the best pizza I had in my life.They do have amazing outdoor for dine in.Pretty good ,tasty food and reasonable price..."
Farshid Hakimi
"Found this place by accident when the weather was rainy and we wanted a warm place to eat. This place is quaint and service was great. I had the..."
Angela (A Style Collector)
"This was our second time here now. Love the ambiance, the food and the service. THE FOOD Polenta Chips (4/5): My first time having..."
Joseph Taleni
"Dined with my friend and the service was great! Between us we ordered the polenta chips, pulled pork ravioli,chicken and mushroom Fettuccini & a..."
Meagan Clark
"Such a cool place! A lot bigger than what it looks from the outside, there is also an upstairs. Cute little courtyard bit downstairs for when the..."
Georgia Vossen
"This place is a hidden Italian gem in kingsland. Don't be fooled by the humble exterior. Walk past the kitchen and you'll feel like you're in an..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Found this hidden gem off the main strip of Kingsland tonight. Nice cosy atmosphere with good food and drinks and friendly staff! Loved the outdoor..."
Natalie Cherry
"We just Currently moved from Australia so we were on the hunt for some good food a friend recommended this papas,being a chef I'm quite fussy but wow..."
Alan Macdon
"nice food reasonable price and good location. Feel very welcomed, waitress explained menu thoroughly. Dessert may need more work but ice cream is..."
Sandra Zhou
"We popped in there for a quick lunch, place is very casual, but I heard pizzas were great.Got a seating outside next to this group which was..."
Krasnayazvezda1
"Always come here and am never disappointed! Love the whole vibe and atmosphere, especially the staff who are full of life and give the best customer..."
Tama Evans
"Came here for Valentines Day and had an awesome night. Really tasty food and beautiful Italian wine! Staff were really friendly and welcoming which..."
Jordan Paterson
"Great place to have a dinner, great polenta and special fetticine the service was wonderful.!! The courtyard is charming and cossy, we will be back..."
Sarah Pennalligen
"Came here late one night for take aways! Ordered 2 pizzas, chips and polenta chips aswell. The food was absolutely amazing! I would go as far to say..."
Kaveendra Krishna
"A great place for pizza. The ambience, the seating, the food, and the super friendly waiters make for a perfect night! After coming here countless..."
Sally S
"We had our Friday pizza night last night again. In Melbourne we used our pizza oven often. R would make our dough and B would do a wonderful job at..."
Vivi S
"I love this place! Have been a handful of times and am always impressed by this little gem.Food is beautiful and staff are lovely. Awesome..."
Ben M
"Great friendly staff. The meal was amazingly tasty and the outdoor sitting area had a nice cozy feeling to it. Can't wait for my next meal...."
Shaun Chaney
"Was absolutely amazing food, lovely service from the owner and comfortable atmosphere. Can't wait to come back with some more friends here as we all..."
Gene Grey
"Absolutely amazing food. Good service, great vibe and one of the best experiences I've had! Highly recommend any seafood dish and the arrancinni..."
Jasmine Tobeck
"We were a family of 6 people who all enjoyed our meals. Papas pizza catered for vegetarian and vegan guests. They were happy to create a vegan pizza..."
Scott
"Awesome place for dinner, had a lovely evening. The food is hearty and generous and the staff are friendly. A very welcoming atmosphere, will be back..."
Declan Lafferty
"Filled with a warm and relaxed environment employees with great customer service, along with delicious food, Papas Pizza is a family friendly place..."
Taylor Maeva Emerson
"Love papa's! A great little local been around for 33 years and still going strong. Pizzas and pastas are always deviously delious! But the new menu..."
Gail Hunter
"Will always compare any pizza to Papa's pizza. Crispy, fresh and oh so delicious! Can never go wrong with a classic peperoni. When..."
Brooklyn
"Another great night in at papas,the music to set the mood followed by good selection of wine,pizza and pasta always A class but most of all to finish..."
Ayaan
"Had a great Monday night meal. Love the pizza and pear tartin was rated "best dessert in ages" by my partner. First came here 20 years ago and good..."
Eddie Rosser
"Try the Pollo Al Burro ā€“ absolutely divine! Chicken cacciatore, risottos and the new breakfasts are also well worth a try. The customer service is..."
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"Another amazing meal at Papas, great atmosphere, friendly staff, consitent as ever, never been disappointed with the service, would thoroughly ..."
Neil Wrigley
"Enjoyable meal easy to find and quick service. Relaxed and informal. Good for a relaxed family meal something for all to eat and drink. Would..."
Stuart Duffin
"Nice warm atmosphere with seating inside and out. Food had good ingredients and the fireplace inside was great. Staff were friendly. Large pizzas are..."
Karl Swart
"Absolutely love Papas! The food is always stunning, service is friendly and helpful and the restaurant looks great too. The Sangria in summer is a..."
Rickoi
"Food was really nice the service was..."
William Van Weerd (real Gamers Paradise)
"Never had a bad experience here and I go quite often! Great pizza & pasta they also have great blackboard specials. I've also had beef cheek ragu and..."
Mana Evans
"Really great friendly service in nice casual dinning atmosphere! Love the character of the place & food. Pizza had great flavor, topping and range...."
Gabriel Dias Junckes
"Come in on Saturday had the polenta chips NOM NOM,also pizza and pear dessert the Dessert was so Devine salted caramel sauce was a good touch,will no..."
Raz
"Had the Salmone Pizza .... it was awesome..... The dining area was open also with an open bar....It was slightly confusing what to taste at ur first..."
Parag Nayak
"Great Wood Fire oven Pizzas. Love the fact that they have Paroni on tap. Gale and her staff are absolutely amazing. Highly recommend..."
James T. Raukete
"We went there on Tuesday, the food was amazing!the pizza selection is great, and the staff were so friendly, chatty and relaxed, Can't wait to go..."
Angela O'Carolan
"Great food!!! Loved the pizzas and the service was wonderful! Thank you so much.:) The chef was very friendly and All the staff were lovely..."
Krystal Elizabeth Richardson
"Service and ambience was great, we didn't even have a booking for a busy Friday night but they managed to squeeze us in! We had the pepperoni pizza..."
Mrs Auta
"Papa's Pizza is Awesome! who are all these meanies saying it is bad ... Its got a nice cosy warm vibe to the place especially sitting right by the..."
Callan Goodin
"Called into my daughters and partners place to say hi to my grandkids. They were going out to brunch. Papas Pizza opposite Eden park. I haven't been..."
Neil
"Absolutely amazing French toast!!! Best I've had in a very long time. Staff are super helpful and welcoming. There is also a beautiful outdoor spot..."
Denisha
"Delicious food and amazing staff. All the food we had was amazing!!!! Going again tonight and will definitely make it a regular dinner venue. Can't..."
Sarah Wickman
"Fantastic evening. My first visit trying out the new menu, which I was a lil nervous about as my usual favourites were no longer available. I noticed..."
Jake Nicholson
"I love it!I'm Italian and I can say this place is pretty good! I've been there last night with my partner (also Italian). We had an antipasto..."
Fabrizio Moretti
"Really really really enjoyed this place. Staff was super friendly, atmospher was perfect. Papa pizza can be quite hidden but im sure you cannot miss..."
Joanne Chiang
"Visited the place for the first time last night despite living just across the road. We ordered the Pestovarian and the Cabanossi & Feta pizza which..."
Rijuta Gawri
"its great to see , such a great place in auckland , with authentic decoration , sittings and especially the courtyard is great Ā place to have..."
Saikumar Naidu
"Enjoyable experience! The atmosphere and the customer service is great! We were seated right away and the staff were extremely apologetic about the..."
Sukriti Bhatnagar
"Came here last night for dinner. Ate a whole large pestovarian pizza by myself. Felt ill but it was worth it #yolo. staff seemed a bit overwhelmed..."
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"We were just going to order dominos, but then we decided to put in some effort and come here instead. Best. Decision. Ever. The people were friendly,..."
Rita Elyse
"Nice place for a casual dinner and the courtyard area out the back creates a good atmosphere with fairy lights and a pizza oven. We where there on a..."
Pete G
"You know the food is good when you forget to take a photo before devouring it all down. And that's the case here! A small little pizzeria just..."
Rebecca Teng
"The Bombay Pizza & Tiramisu dessert are the best (in their respective categories) I have tasted thus far! The ambience was beautiful and the staff..."
Rohit Victor
"This has been around for as long as I can remember but funnily enough I have never been before. Headed there for dinner tonight and the pizza was..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Visited Papa's pizza for the second time today and the experience was lovely. The service is warm and friendly, ambience very cosy.The..."
Aucklandeats
"Came here with some friends on a cold Auckland night. We had to walk through the kitchen (bit of a squeeze - but interesting) to the seating outside...."
Dan
"Great little find. A few of us went here in the evening last week and really enjoyed our night.The outdoor area had a great feel to it. And..."
LiannJ
"These guys make great pizza. We've been there on our own and in big groups and each time, we've left feeling happy and full. The staff are friendly..."
Vitale Eti
"Came here on a Sunday evening. The courtyard at the back is gorgeous with all the fairy lights, the staff were very friendly and just had a really..."
Hannah
"We've wanted to come here since forever. We pretty much drive past this place every day. My sister found a voucher from the entertainnent book and..."
Iamcii
"Papa's pizza is a stalwart of the Auckland food scene, in fact my now husband and I used to go here regularly back when we started dating over 13..."
Liz Foster
"This place is awesome. Went there tonight with my wife and two young kids. Didn't have a booking but even though it was a Friday night and busy they..."
Rob Harris
"Regular at Papa's for years and years. Better Italian food than in Italy!Gluten Free pizza bases and vegetarian/vegan options. Plenty pasta..."
Mostyn Liddington
"Papas Pizza is a great local pizza joint. Always welcoming service and great food! My netball team and I often come here for a post match dinner and..."
Janeen B
"I have been to papas a few times now, and I must say the food is excellent, and the staff give good service. The Tuscan pizza is to die for. We will..."
Ajsherry
"Thanks Papa's for a excellent service, truly enjoyed our experience and will become regulars! had the Meatlover's pizza ( which is to die for!..."
Lisa
"I love the outdoor area it's really relaxing and the food is amazing! One of the best pizzas I've ever tried and the pasta and tiramisu is so good, I..."
Lana Maria Lazarevich
"When I feel like Italian, I know what I am going to have before I get to the restaurant. So expectations are always high. My Mushroom & Spinach..."
David Boshier
"We had a lovely meal there recentlyTop notch pasta and pizzaVery good serviceQuite a..."
Glenn Town
"Papa's Pizza has become a favourite place to dine for our family of four .. we adore the pizzas and are systematically working our way through the..."
Andrea McDonnell
"My friend and I have fallen in love with you! We had the garlic bread with parmasan, AMAZING! And for the main we had the Hawaiian pizza with..."
Hannah Dyson
"Pestovarian is soo goood! The seatings behind the restaurant in the open is nice! Got a cool vibe. Service is good..."
Foodie101
"Loved it. I had pizza, my partner had the pasta - both were lovely with loads of toppings.Staff were friendly and inviting. wonderful..."
Jess Vile
"Beautiful pizza! Full to the brim and tastes great.Would highly recommend this. Definitely going back ther.Pizza is a little on the higher..."
Enah_J
"Great food, think about the pasta often!You have to go through the kitchen first to get to the main seating area, this is a bit weird but..."
Rochelle Maifeleni
"awesome! We love Papas, great atmosphere, staff are relaxed and friendly - good value for money..."
Danielle
"Fabulous venue for families/friends and groups. I have just had a birthday dinner with 7 people and the pasta and pizza was delish! Great wholemeal..."
Julie
"Just a lovely place. Their wholemeal pizzas are awesome and the atmosphere is just great. A wonderful local with some of the best pizzas in..."
Joel L.
"Never judge a book by its cover - and papa's is a great example of just that. I've introduced many friends to this place, and they've all loved it...."
Lisa Edgar
"I went to Papa's Pizza for a farewell party. We sat in the courtyard which was lovely. The fairy lights and lanterns makes for a inviting atmosphere..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Amazing service especially from LUCA !!! Best waitress ND outstanding service!!! Great kitchen staff accepting our last min changes and needs . Group..."
L siu
"Awesome venue, food & drinks where fantastic and delicious. To top it off, our host Trista and Gale where very hospitable and went above and beyond..."
Johnboi Taulu
"One of the best pizzaā€™s I have ever had!!! Gayle and her team is fantastic. We had our staff Christmas party there and it was soo hood. Cold beer,..."
Madale de Villiers
"I had never been before so had to read reviews to make sure it was ok! Food was delicious except I did not overly enjoy the seafood gnocchi..."
Anna Merritt
"Papas has always had incredibly welcoming staff and cosy environment. I've been going for over ten years, with both family, friends, and on dates...."
Nathan Bulk
"That Gnocchi and Risotto is amazing. Great atmosphere and always a pleasure going back. - their food is always amazing - great spot for a nice..."
James Barnes
"Incredibly welcoming and friendly. Super accommodating. Amazing food. Canā€™t wait to come..."
Katie Allyn Smith
"I had Uber Eats and my pizza was delivered like this. I think you need to come up with better packaging. Lucky it wasnā€™t something soupy. Anyway..."
April Kim
"Excellent pizzas, brilliant service, prompt and on the button group of staff. For $24 you get one of the best pzzias in AKL, my only tip is to ask..."
luke oldfield
"Awesome service and great food. Thursday is recommended as certain drinks are cheap. The atmosphere is very family friendly and very..."
Nion Naiki