TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

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..."

João Plácido

"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 didn’t have too long of a wait for a table but the restaurant..."

Riddhi

"Dined here with a group of five friends. Since Prego doesn’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 😊 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 weren’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 wasn’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 doesn’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. We didn’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? ‘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, it’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..."

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"I hadn’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 don’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 don’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 80’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..."

Sinéad 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 entrée (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, ...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. 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 “with 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 don’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 entrée, 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

The Cav

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"3rd time to come and eat here today!! Their FOOD never fails to amaze me each time!! Love the presentation. Love the taste. So succulent - you can..."

Erika Perez

"Had a great day with the awesome food n service provided. I do recommend to try the best in town for healthy food lover “The Naked Britto”. Wo wo..."

Nitin Kumar

"I've been a couple times, first time trying the chicken burger. Full of flavour great seasoning. Highly..."

Aidan Abrahams

"I called in on way home from work and was pleasantly surprised, place is really cool looking and food was 10 out of 10. I had home made corn chips..."

Brendon Johnson

"Really enjoyed our afternoon Christmas function I was invited to. The service was great which I was not expecting as most pubs have crap service, in..."

Adam Taylor-Eruera

"Had a catch up lunch with a friend and baby unfortunately we created a mess but the staff were very understanding . Staff were helpful food was..."

Ellen Gould

"Really top class food and excellent service highly..."

Jonny Rowland

"Had a great night. Met friends for drinks and decided to stay for dinner. We shared the chicken burger, pork belly, eye fillet and fried chicken...."

Cherie Poodle Radt

"Really enjoyed The Cav. Great that you can book, the food was good & great atmosphere to watch the rugby game on TV. Even better when the All Blacks..."

Helen Opperman

"Awesome evening out with the lads. Great staff, good music, and good beer. Had a taco board and the bar chicken, awesome for..."

Kristof Ujdur

"Recommended by a friend, great food and nice ambience. The outdoor tables gives you a lovely view of the sky city tower. The tuna salad bowl was..."

Lucy

"Food was good, ambiance great, music great and service good too. Maybe a bit expensive. We payed above $90 for dumplings with a side salad and..."

BelaIna

"Yummy food, friendly staff, fun atmosphere and great music, banger of a playlist 👌🏼 Easy to get to, however not much parking... good place..."

Chloe Mason

"We ordered the naked burrito and the pork belly. Food was fantastic. Fresh ingredients, well executed and a cool,modern spin on classics. Good..."

Gabi

"Fantastic service, vibrant environment. Delicious menu especially the salads. Recommend the pork belly. Good music, good location but parking isn’t..."

Miura Elikana

"The Cav, formerly known as The Cavalier Hotel, and before that The Suffolk Hotel is an Auckland institution dating back to the 1860s. Ponsonby has..."

The City Lane

"Came to The Cav for a birthday lunch. Atmosphere is great, the outdoor area looking over the city was perfect for the summers day. Food was ok, great..."

Natalie Bell

"Had a great meal here. We were greeted by one of the wait staff with a warm welcome and seated straight away.It took quite a while to order as the..."

John Erickson

"This place is well located, good parking and a good drinks selection. The chicken burger was the bartenders recommendation and it didn't..."

Yorkshire Pudding

"Great local pub to watch sport and grab a feed and a brew. Nice view over the city as well whilst enjoying the outdoor deck. Definitely recommended...."

James

"Really good southern style chicken burgers! Friend didnt know if they could handle the spiciness so the waitress offered to put it on the side. Quiz..."

Sarah R M Hackett

"First impression: expensiveSecond inspection: worth itI got the tiger prawn salad and it was TASTY as hell. Fresh and delicious...."

Trixibelle Swan

"Recommended by many of my friends I finally got chance to try out this gastropub. Beautiful setting and great ambience. Was busy during Friday lunch..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Very friendly and helpful thanks guys special thanks to manager which was so helpful .Oh boy these guys put a lot effort for Rugby world fun and..."

Fataneh Rauf Hag Parvar

"Really Nice place for drink with the friend, watch some games, and have a nice time. Haven't tried the food yet but I will definitely come back...."

Mariajosemvw

"Lovely bar menu and very good re-invention to modernise the "typical pub" ! I had the hot chicken nibbles here, and felt like I was somewhere deep in..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Great atmosphere and the food is quite good. We came here for dinner and drinks a couple of weeks ago. Partner and friend each had a burger, and I..."

Kat M

"First time I've been here since they renovated and it's such a nice environment. Great views, good spot for watching sports. There menu has a cool..."

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"Came to The Cav for some drinks and nibbles after work. The southern fried chicken is amazing! Tasty, crunchy and not too oily. The Cav has vastly..."

Anna Hinehou

"Their recent transformation into a funky gastro pub has made a world of difference! It looks new and fresh, comfortable seating, sports screens, and..."

Frank

"Initially I went in for a few after work wines on a Friday and ended up sampling multiple dishes from tasting plates, mains and desserts and..."

Jana Bedford

"After hearing fabulous things about the relaunch of The Cav my friends and I decided we must go! And I'm so glad we did.When we walked in we..."

Hannah Cloughley

"Beautiful food, great atmosphere, fantastic DJ.We had French onion soup and Moroccan coconut cauliflower soup to start, both with plenty..."

Jasmijn Liekens

"Great, affordable Bar food in a great atmosphere. Great city views as..."

Mark Harlen

"Highly recommend. A great pub 1/2 way up College Hill (which I’ve never noticed before 😳) Great atmosphere and recently redecorated. I had pint..."

B R

"Very nice place, delicious food and drinks, great..."

L2HfT

"One of my favourite spots to stop in for a Friday lunch. Great pints on tap, lovely outdoor seating and fantastic chicken tacos 🌮 (soft shell)...."

Syd Eats

"Top lunch tucker, and plenty of it, for our bi-annual work reunion at The Cav. The staff are always friendly and take our photos for us... frankly..."

peter dix

"We went here to watch the league and had a nice night. The food was pretty good, position was..."

Shelley Gracie

"Superb pub. Gets busy at peak times (after work and weekends) but worth a booking if you need to. Staff are super friendly and professional. The food..."

John Richardson

"I decided to give The Cav a 2nd chance after visiting earlier in the year, and am pleased that I did. This time the food and service was a lot..."

Darryl Scowen

"Great food, tastes high quality and very flavorful. Service is very good, waiters are quite attentive and friendly. Nothing to complain about here,..."

Jae Park

"My partner and I ordered fish chips, steak and arancini and gin, peach and rose gin is good, steak and fish are fine, arancini was good but salty, we..."

J Y

"Excellent Auckland pub. Lots of room and different spaces with Guinness and Mac’s Good on..."

andy p

"Great atmosphere & friendly service. Food are ok too. A good old sports..."

A K

"Bald Bartender could try smiling once in a while and learning some customer service. Venue was pretty cool. Good for large..."

Shaun Dougherty

"Strolled over for lunch in my work break and ordered the double beef truffle burger... It was way above expectations. Also it was a good size and I..."

John Pelasio

"Lovely food and great view. Staff is superb and their beer is ice cold here. How could I say..."

Alex

"This has been a great venue for decades with a great array of seating styles, a great view out over the city and always lovely..."

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