Best Spaghetti Bolognese in Auckland Central

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Adriatico
Adriatico
91/100 (480 ratings)
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"We love this restaurant. All of the staff are lovely, and the owners often come over for a chat. The food is always perfect no matter what we order...."
Helen Roberts
"We have been coming to this delightful restaurant on and off for many a year. Food is delicious and so tasty. Love the calamari griglia and the..."
Gayle Shaw
"I was in the area and came here for dinner. The inside is quite cosy and relaxing with the decor and lighting. The menu has quite a lot of..."
Benedict Uy
"Ordered a Spaghetti Bolognese for takeaway. Sauce was tasty but too much oil and not enough meat in it. Serving size was big which I..."
Jason Yeoh
"I came here for dinner with family and friends for my birthday . The food was amazing and the staff and service were excellent. We loved it! We will..."
Alisi
"Went here last night and as someone who’s lived in West Auckland for over 25 years, I was really surprised with the quality of food. The garlic or..."
Ray TheRealist
"Wow. The scallops were PERFECTION, served on the most tantalising creamy mushroom risotto, what an incredible dish. Adriatico is a simply adorned..."
Cara
"Delightful, warm, cosy and yum! Great little spot in Henderson. Had the garlic bread plus two different fettuccine dishes. All were top notch! Will..."
Ben Paris
"My family love Adriatico. Great friendly service casual atmosphere. Lovely food at a great place. Been there over 200 times and consistently..."
Richard Wright
"Yum yum yum and more yum. My favourite restaurant out west Auckland. The involtini was mouth watering and the service was fantastic. Will recommend..."
Becky Macphail
"Driven past this place probably thousands of times (lived locally my whole life) and got to go here for date night! It's small and cosy, has a couple..."
Janice McCartain Dagg
"What divine food we had last night from the fettuccini Di Pollo to the Alexander Steak the best steak so far in Auckland we've tasted and to top that..."
Tone TT
"Another family favourite for birthday dinners. Garlic bread, lasagne, chicken principessa are all favourites. Very friendly staff who recognise..."
Yort
"Awesome Italian atmosphere accompany by good service. Had Alexander Steak and Tiramasu for dessert. Definitely coming back for more. Wine selection ..."
John Tagiilima
"Long time family favourite. Definitely something for the whole family on this menu. Scallops and prawns are perfection and the staff are lovely and..."
Sunny
"I have been here numerous times one of my favourite dishes is from here, the chicken and calamari salad with balsamic and feta dressing. Takeaway is..."
Samantha Brown
"This place serves AMAZING garlic bread! The meals are reasonably priced and the staff are lovely! I ordered a standard pizza and it was delicious! I..."
Anna
"Small Italian restaurant in the heart of little West Auckland. Reasonably priced too. Don't require a booking usually. Come here often specifically..."
Couple Of Cheap Westies
"I recently ate at this restaurant and it was definitely the best Italian place I've eaten at so far! I ordered the Adriatico special and I was ..."
Natasha Walsh
"Our plates were polished clean! Should have come long ago but glad we finaly made the trip here.The pork parmigina scallopini and slow..."
R & A
"Nice little Italian place tucked away in henderson, always busy, great staff and great food, however the place is quite small and we were forced to..."
Fat Bastard
"Ok lil place tucked away in Henderson. We had the steak and cannelloni which were both ok but not superb. However service was very attentive and..."
Hannibaleater
"My partner and I are regular customers here and love the food, service and atmosphere. It doesn't feel like you're in the middle of Henderson at..."
Lin
"After a long and exhausting day, found this jewel while looking for food. Didn't realize such a place existed in Henderson. Best pepperoni pizza and..."
Foreveralone
"This is one of the best places out West Auckland to eat, the best part with regards to this place is that they do a fantastic takeaway..."
Moira McFarland
"This is the first time ever that I have felt compelled to write a review on a restaurant! After a lot of ringing around I finally found Adriatico..."
Alison Brown
"Very impressed with the quality of the food and the service, best garlic bread I have ever tried before. Music makes for a lovely relaxing..."
Asher Korff
"Found this one night while strolling through Henderson. Was surprised to see a fancy Italian restaurant there tbh. Very cynically, I tried their..."
Supreet Kaur
"Food quality is always amazing. Each time I've been it's better than the last. I took my family here for my birthday and they were all impressed...."
Samuel Davis
"Delighted to find a brilliant Italian Restaurant in Henderson!I read the reviews on Menu Mania prior to going to Adriatico and decided we'd..."
Elizabeth Stevens
"Been going to Adriatico for so many years its incredible. The pasta in particular is very good but I also am partial to the steak..."
John Davis
"This is a real gem. highly recommend.Where to go on the one night without the kids? It's pretty limited in Henderson. Hanger? up to..."
Daniel
"Best Italian ever! I have been coming here for special occasions since I was a child. The food tastes amazing and the service is always wonderful. I..."
Emma
"We are irregular - regulars here. My wife introduced me to Adriatico in 2006. We have been 2 to 3 times a year since then. The menu is easy for..."
Jace Anderson
"Loved this place. Great Italian food, and a pretty extensive menu. The garlic bread was very good, and my main of Pork Masala was delish, yum yum...."
Kath
"One word YUM! Great little place. I had the steak, it was perfectly cooked and the combination with sauce was great! Would definitely come back as I..."
Donna
"Whilst in auckland for 3 weeks on business, we discovered an absolutely amazing Italian restuarant, Adriatico's.Between the 5 of us we tried a..."
Donald
"I've been here a few times and always found the service great, the staff friendly and the food absolutely delicious. Its very classy and an ideal..."
Selina Chan
"This place is superb. Honestly time after time it never fails. Food is amazing I can never fault it and I am a pretty fussy eater. The steak dishes..."
Rachael Inns
"WOW... What a great little restaurant for Henderson. I usually just think of Tony's when someone wants to eat out in Henderson, but Adriatico was a..."
Maree
"18 Sept 2010 - Had a fantastic anniversary dinner last night. The garlic bread is a must have. Both the Involtini and Chicken Alla Firenze were..."
Roger & Ann Klaver
"Love this place, the food is always..."
Tracey Gill
"Unbelievable taste sensation. What I love about this restaurant is that the quality, taste and service never changes - absolutely the..."
Debbie Clark
"I love the food. It is been always delicious. We will return and highly recommend..."
Clara Gonzalez-Woods
"Have been going here for years now and have never been disappointed with either the service or the meals. Have taken family and friend here who go..."
Erin De Martin
"We went there as a group of four and all had different meals. All of which were very good. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Clean and tastefully decorated...."
Craig
"1/ Always a favourite, never disappoints. Busy lil’ place just before Xmas. 2/ must be our first visit for 2023, cosy atmosphere, great food. 3/..."
cee doubleyou
"Food was exceptional and service was great. The staff were very accommodating with our toddler and brought her books/toys to keep her occupied so we..."
Viresh Mathur
"I’ve eaten at many Italian restaurants. This one competes well with La Rosa in Glen Eden. My first time coming and we were received by a girl who..."
James Corcoran
"Welcome home :) We missed you :) Absolutely beautiful food and service as usual. Vegetables are always perfectly cooked, not overdone, steak was..."
tina gooch
"Have been going here for over 20 years. Wonderful restaurant. Excellent food every time with friendly lovely service. The Chicken Alla Firenze is..."
Yvonne & Richard Wright
"I was in the area and came here for dinner. The inside is quite cosy and relaxing with the decor and lighting. The menu has quite a lot of different..."
Benedict Uy
"Food was great and staff was very friendly! Highly recommend this hidden gem...."
Kumindu Dias
"Amazing. As an Italian I can say this is top quality, best Italian in Nz! My new fav place, will be back again. Recommend the pizza 🍕 Calamari..."
Aaron Falkner
"Service staff were friendly and attentive. Restaurant was cute and the aroma of the food was so good. Best part is the food matched the aroma...."
Nigeline Sio
"What a great restaurant! Adriatico has become our regular date night spot. The food is fantastic as well as the service. Definitely give the gnocchi..."
Bianca Hemens
"My boyfriend and me came on here anytime that we feel like Italian food. So lovely..."
Be the One
"Ordered chicken tortellini and it was amazing. Staff and chef were so friendly and understanding our needs and the results didn't disappoint. Only..."
Arshdeep Kaur
"Great peppercorn steak and..."
Anna Rosenberg
"Excellent, fast and friendly service, beautiful food, lovely..."
Louise Sheehan
"First time I have been to this restaurant. As soon as you walk in the atmosphere hits you. Locals eating and ordering their favorites, laughing and..."
Janine Blackmore
"THE BEST Italian restaurant. We come here regularly, whether is busy or quiet night, the service, the food, the whole experience never lack. My..."
Katerina Mladenovikj
"Awesome place, feels like you’ve left Henderson when your in there. Service is great food is great and and prices for a quality Italian restaurant..."
Calem Graty
"This was one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in New Zealand so far. Highly recommended to everyone who wants excellent food and service..."
Zlatko Ilievski
"We always love the food here, be it takeaway or dining in. We feel it is the best Italian food in West Auckland. However, this time was not quite as..."
Dusk
Prego Restaurant
Prego Restaurant
88/100 (3722 ratings)
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Brunch
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Dinner
Lunch
Espresso Martini
Gnocchi
Prawns
Duck Risotto
Beef
Spaghetti Bolognese
Calamari Fritti
Pepperoni Pizza
Polenta
Linguine Alla Marinara
Napoletana
Alfredo
Tiramisú
Tiramisu
Arancini
Pasta
Crème Brûlée
Salad
Bolognese
Surf and Turf
Duck
Lasagne
Meatballs
Oyster
Saltimbocca
Tagliatelle
Calamari
Pizza Garlic Bread Starter
Risotto
Lamb
Prego Pie
Calamares
Pesto
Chicken & Cream Sauce
Fish
Calzone
caesar salad
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
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"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
Papa's Italian Eatery
Papa's Italian Eatery
85/100 (1256 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Pizza
Italian
European
Pizza
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Gelato
Prosciutto
Lasagna Bolognese
Seafood Gnocchi
House Wine
Pasta
Papa's
Side Salad
Bolognese and Puttanesca
Polenta Chips
Peroni Tap Beer
Fettucine Carbonara
Feijoa Julep
Meatballs
Pesto
Vegetable lasagna
Spaghetti Bolognese
Garlic Pizza Bread
Lamb Shank
Garlic Prawn
Duck Ragu
Tiramisú
Margherita Pizza
Sit down
European
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"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 couldn’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! Papa’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 friend’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 you’re a local and have always wondered what sort of culinary..."
Joshua
"Couldn’t recommend this place enough.If you havn’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. 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,   quality   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 – 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  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 pizza’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. Can’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 wasn’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
Mamma Rosa
Mamma Rosa
83/100 (1355 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Pizza
Italian
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Menabrea
Gnocchi
Spaghetti Bolognese
Pasta Carbonara
Greek salad
Calamari
Gamberi Coll'Aglio
Risotto
Fettuccine Smoked Chicken
Calamares
Pizza with Blue Cheese
Spaghetti Mama Rosa
Penne Speziale
Tiramisu Cake
Pesto
Italian Salad
Spaghetti carbonara
Ice Cream Sundae
Margarita pizza
Calamari Fritti
Lasagna
Garlic Pizza Bread
Prawn
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great neighborhood BYO. Our table of 6 received smooth and attentive service throughout the dinner rush on a Friday night. They were happy to..."
Hungusmcfatty
"Amazing food. The garlic bread was heavenly. The scallops were delectable and creamy. The Carbonara was scrumptious. And oh the cheesecake, like a..."
Gabriel Lai
"I LOVE MAMMA ROSAS! they have SUCH a legit and exceptionally well thought out menu with so many different options, there is really something for..."
Sophie Wilton
"This place is ABSOLUTELY amazing. Every time weve dined here, I honestly cant fault it. This is a MUST to dine at. I'm actually suprised that there..."
Becks Fielding
"A little restaurant but the food had amazing flavours. We ordered calamari and herb pizza bread for entree. Calamari was fresh and perfectly cooked..."
Nivruti Vora
"This small little Italian restaurant packs some big flavours!The mamma Rosa spaghetti, and lasagna is very nice!Pizzas are also good...."
Darren Big Belly
"Have been here on several occasions and always have a great time. The staff are friendly and attentive. The restaurant is very cosy and has a nice..."
Arlette Goldsbury
"Came in a busy Wednesday night. As two vegetarians there where only 2 dishes on the menu but the staff were more than happy to try to accommodate us..."
Pick&Mix
"Favorite pizza place. Gluten free bases are great! Dined in and had takeaway multiple times. Pasta is also good - they have gluten free pasta too!..."
Nicola
"After hearing so much about this place I had to try it out with Hangry Viz last night.We ordered the chicken fettuccine and carbonara with..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Ambience: It's a small restaurant with a vintage decor. It has outside seatings as well as inside. The space is pretty small with tables crammed into..."
Jay
"I collected takeaways from here on Friday night. The phone service was great. The pick up...even better! Polite, efficient & the food was delish...."
Craig Edwards
"Food is always good. Service too. Can't complain, love having an authentic Italian so close to home. Should expand our horizons and try some other..."
Jalex
"Visited mamma rosa on a Saturday night, didn't book. Was seated outside which was fine as it was a mild evening and there were outdoor heaters,..."
Larry Hoover
"Great food and service. Got the prawns, steak and seafood chowder - was not disappointed!The environment is very welcoming and food came out..."
Harry Lowe
"The best meal out I have had in ages. The meals were generous, delicious and we didnt have to wait long, even though it was a busy Saturday night. ..."
C F
"Not sure why this has such average reviews. This place is delicious but I guess everyone's last buds are different. Their pasta is authentic, I have..."
Annie Wilson
"Ok not sure why the rating is below 4 let alone 3, people eat out once twice then they become food critics I'm not just saying that because I'm a..."
Ayaan
"I was shocked when I saw the Zomato rating for this restaurant.  It seems to me that only the unhappy people write a review so I thought I would set..."
Kathy Davies
"Despite being a regular visitor to Sydney and Melbourne, which have an impressive Italian restaurant scene, Mamma Rosa continues to excite. It is by..."
Picky Pete
"Our go to takeaway in the area. The kids who are both picky eaters demolish the Spaghetti Bolognese and the Pepperoni pizza is as good as I've..."
MrGodHimself
"My absolute favourite Italian restaurant..highly recommend even for takeaways. The owners are fantastic and work hard to ensure you enjoy your..."
Tiffany
"Turning out to be our favourite Italian restaurant! A small but very cosy and warm environment. You will need to book because it's very popular and I..."
James E
"It's pretty obvious only the grumpy people have been writing the reviews on this place. EXCELLENT FOOD EXCELLENT SERVICE!!!! The whole family gets..."
Tasha Zwart
"heard a lot about this place and went in to have a taste of it. A very cosy warm place with really good staff. The staff serves you with a smile and..."
Kshitij Garg
"First time at Mamma Rosa. Not a bad experience but disappointed that in this day and age they DO NOT HAVE EFTPOS . They are cash ir credit card ..."
Neil Jones
"Ate here last night and was really impressed! I've been before but it was extra delicious last night. I had the chicken pollo frangelico and it was..."
Zara Morrison
"We travel a long way to get to Mamma Rosa (the pizza is cold by the time we get home) - but it is worth it.  As an avid pizza lover I have been on..."
The Food Scribbler
"I've been coming to this restaurant for close on fifteen years now and I have enjoyed every single meal and visit - whether for a sit-down meal with..."
Semisi Hutchison
"Used Zomato for recommendation for dinner and were pleasantly surprised at how authentic this little place is.. lovely ambience friendly staff and..."
Sarika Coetzee
"My favourite memories of Italian food here. So yum and quaint. Pasta and pizza both delicious. I can't think of anything wrong with this place...."
Megan Stericker
"We recently re-discovered this place and find it fantastic. Yes it is small and that is half the attraction, producing great food and service. The..."
Chris
"I definitely go here as often as I can. Too bad its quite far from where I am. Food is always..."
Hak
"On my visit to Mamma Rosa last night I could see why many happily choose it as their favourite local. The prices are reasonable, the atmosphere was..."
Amyparker129
"I have been coming to this restaurant for years as I live locally. A great selection of delicious pizza and Pasta, if you are wanting some takeaway..."
James Gordon
"I've been to this restaurant several times with friends and once with a large group for my birthday. The food is outstanding and seems to me to be..."
Rachelle Roxburgh
"Fantastic food and lovely, attentive servers every time.I have never had anything but a superb meal there, though I will admit we generally..."
Jamie Blackman
"Have been going mama rosa for at least the last 9 years and have never had a complaint! Guys and girls that work there are extremely friendly and..."
Sonia Weaver
"I phoned ahead because my son is dairy, egg and nut allergic. The staff were very onto it on the phone, realizing that they'd have to be careful..."
Katherine Hanna
"I have ordered a pizza on the phone,and didn't want to complicate things by getting true the whole menu.Instead I relied on the staff..."
Goran
"I love the pizza's and risotto and the steak is my husbands favourite. Prefer a table outside as it can get pretty hot inside. Still our favourite..."
Yzette
"I live locally and we visit Mamma Rosa often - have always found the food to be delicious and the only trouble we have ever had is being early enough..."
Ange
"absolutely fantastic. risotto is a favourite both seafood and chicken! well recommended. only downfall is it is a small area... though this makes for..."
Temika Hermsen
"Great menu and the specials sounded delicious also. The Caprioska pizza I had was delightful and all other meals were throughly enjoyed by the others..."
Craig Connelly
"Have only had takeaway from here, pizzas were always excellent and the lasagne was delicious, accepted credit card each time, haven't eaten in..."
Eat Lots
"Our first visit to restaurant, we went with 2 other couples one couple had been many times. This is a great restaurant with excellent food..."
Hugh Algie
"Absolutley my favourite restaurant so yummy lovely staff.. Best dishes are peperoni Pizza and Spagetti alla Mamma Rosa with chilli oh so..."
Nicky Waugh
"Friendly service and very nice food, served hot and well presented from a menu with all the familiar Italian dishes. Well organised and operated..."
Paul Reynolds
"Loved the food, It was just beautiful.. great service! But it sucks that they have no EFTPOS! Had to use the wine shop next door. Why no EFTPOS mama..."
Vibes
"Delicious food! have been here a number of times now! cabonara is so good and the pizzas are really tasty good flavour! my partner is Greek and..."
Jennie
"I have been eating there for nearly twenty years.Very few restaurants are as consistently..."
Terry Clarke
"Fantastic Italian food, great staff and wonderful atmosphere. Would recommend to all, as it's my favorite restaurant. The ravioli is the best I've..."
Matthew
"We've eaten here a couple of times now and it's fast becoming my favourite Italian Restaurant. Gorgeous food, great staff and very reasonable prices...."
Collette
"great little place to eat, always happy with the food!cute settinga nd lovely..."
Vanessa
"Excellent food and if you are a vegetarian strongly recommended. Try the vegetarian Pizza and lasagna.Pizza baked on fresh dough and not on..."
Anand
"Best Italian in Auckland, and great staff. Would recommend booking first. Love the..."
Brad Findlay
"Absolutely delicious food! Highly recommend all veal dishes and the desserts. Polite and attentive waiters. Will definitely go back, have already..."
Leah Gu
"Great restaurant. Varied menu. Pleasant staff. Highly..."
Warwick Beadle
"This is nice small Italian restaurant, with moderate menu options. We had the Gongozolo and Parma Pizzas. Both were good, but slightly lacking the..."
Rivindu Jayawardena
"Had a lovely dinner here with 2 friends. We shared a large Mamma Rosa pizza and 2 servings of Tiramisu. Both were delicious especially the dessert,..."
Vanessa Baker
"Been several times and always good. Highly recommend the lasagna. Today we got the large margherita pizza takeaway, ate it by the beach watching the..."
Darren Ren
"I think the "most Italian" place you will be able to find in East Auckland. Very close to the beach, low-key simple (exactly how Italian suppose to..."
Linda A.
"Best pizza in Auckland hands down. have been a patron for many many years and I always say Mama Rosa has the best! Also a great place to take the..."
Mike Collins
"First couple of visits to Mamma Rosa, I've really enjoyed the warm atmosphere. The menu had great selections and food was delicious. Tiramisu was..."
Li Patricia
"It's a cosy small local eatery. The ventilation was not good in the main room. There was no window. The food was okay but the portion is kind of..."
A K
"Lovely spot to eat. Great Italian food, good atmosphere and friendly staff. Will be going..."
lee Caplin
"Fantastic food, well paired wine & a very good dining experience with a relaxed atmosphere. Definitely our favourite local restaurant..."
Ben Hocking (bmwhocking)
"Got recommendations to go here for a birthday dinner. Booked early enough, sat outside. Saw many passing doggos, always a great view. Had the lasagna..."
Dekodu
Elliott Stables
Elliott Stables
80/100 (4213 ratings)
Quick Bites
Indian
Spanish
Pizza
Japanese
New Zealand
French
Italian
Italian
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Seafood
Mediterranean
French
Spanish
Pizza
American
European
European
New Zealand
Latin
American
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
pork adobo
Tapas
Beef burger
Onion Soup
Beef
Lamb
Ribs
Monster Shake
Pesto
Pepperoni
Corn Bread
Fish
Curry
Lumpiang Shanghái
Pork
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Fish and Chips
Pasta
Dumplings
Salad
Gumbo
Chicken Fettuccine
Spaghetti carbonara
Angry Chicken Bao
Calamari
Burgers
B B Q Baby Back Ribs
Risotto
Spaghetti Bolognese
Schnitzel
Samurai Sushi
Calamares
seafood platter
Burger
Chicken Schnitzel
Crepes
Fast food
Spanish
Pizza
Latin
American
French
European
Mediterranean
New Zealand
Italian
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delightful eatery in a very unassuming venue. We ate from two different restaurants, ordered a seafood gumbo which was very tasty, fresh, plentiful..."
Ann Katz
"Kiwi Rozitiv is in touch! I really enjoyed the mango milkshake for $13. an employee brought it to the table. I see a wide range of prices from $9 to..."
Maria Zhuk
"Elliott Stables is a must-visit place in Auckland. My husband and I visited Elliott Stables twice during our Auckland trip. The first time we had..."
Ina I
"Our go to place in Auckland city. Gorgeous atmosphere and great food. The Italian restaurant as you walk in, has fantastic food at a very reasonable..."
Catharina Strydom
"This has been a favorite for lunches for many years. Choose from the interesting variety of food options and eat at a food court like no other - made..."
Annaliese
"So so food. Too many places to choose from and would probably not have Southern Fried chicken again but it was edible. Looked dry but was actually..."
Young Leo's Helensville
"It has changed a bit in the last couple of years, in a good way with a couple of new places. There are still a few places that are empty so looking..."
Shashank Kurma
"Second time visiting Elliott Stables and loved it again! Beef tacos were my faveee from Hop In Latino. Dumplings from Bao Baby Bao we're yummy and..."
Montana Lee Ratana
"A group of us grabbed a feed from Bonz Cajun Kitchen, Smash Bros & Hop In Latino. All good food. Experience of different cuisines makes this a cool..."
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"We ate lunch here as a family (parents and two primary aged kids) and it was so yum and well priced and food for everyone. Our daughter had a $14..."
Jenn Gilbert
"Brilliant alternative food court in Auckland city - grungy decor with neon lights and dark stone. Cocktails & Cajun, pizza & pints… burgers & bao!..."
Syd Eats
"The lunch special steak and fries deal tastes so good and good value! The sauce in pan fried tarakihi is so yummy 😋. First time trying the French..."
WT
"This place is loaded with variety of restaurants for variety of taste palettes. It's always crowded and this place has a pleasant surrounding. It's a..."
Taz Karim
"This was a great establishment. There were several restaurants with seating in the middle. So if you have a party of 1 or party of 10, everyone can..."
Melinda Mata
"So much variety. This place is always busy yet always fun. There are so many options to choose from. So many different cuisines to choose from. All..."
sheeba lamba
"A beautiful place which serves up food from most nations.Ambiance for this season is a delight to experience.Top Class Level Of Service.Highly..."
Premi Pillay -Suzanna's Gold A Plus Reviewing
"Quite different from those ordinary food court, turns out to be quite a big success. Plenty of seatings but often you'll find it hard to get seats as..."
PP CC
Wynyard Pavilion
Wynyard Pavilion
75/100 (1016 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pizza
Seafood
Gastropub
Pizza
New Zealand
Seafood
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Gastropub
New Zealand
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Calamari
Halloumi salad
House Smoked Salmon
Fish Taco
Aperol Spritz Tree
Market Oysters
Salad
Steinlager Battered Fish & Chips
Wagyu Brisket Toastie
Beef Carpaccio
Polenta Fries
Sangria
Salt & Pepper Squid
Fried chicken
Triple Chocolate Brownie
Chicken Burger
Sharing Plates
Fish Burger and Fries
Flat White
Margherita Pizza
Spaghetti Bolognese
Sit down
Mediterranean
Bar
New Zealand
Pizza
Gastropub
Seafood
Wine and Beer
Waterfront
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very good food, and great atmosphere especially on a sunny day. The service was a little rushed however. The fish and risotto is a very good dish...."
Fai F
"Prawn taco and scotch fillet was perfect Roasted cauliflower was next level. Cocktails look amazing, but couldn't try today. Will be..."
Steve Beamish
"The Wynyard Pavilion is a great place to hold an event. Oceane and the team were fantastic right from the planning to the function on the day...."
Kimberley Latimer
"The food was ok, we ordered 4 items and 2 of them served without salt 😔 , I know it is popular location for tourists that's why they don't..."
Prabhu kumar Timmiri
"Nice option to eat outside. But too much sauce on the vegetables, both the brussels sprouts and the cauliflower, it made them heavy instead of..."
Giulio Toscani
"Fantastic atmosphere. Not too crowded and was pleasant. Staff were quick to attend and always served with a..."
Kesvin Vegadharan
"This place has a nice sea vibe, we ordered fish & chips and they were delicious! The staff was quick to serve you, the food came quickly and the..."
Cornel Pârlea
"We like the food and atmosphere eating Steinlager battered fish and..."
Kenneth Andreasson
"Went to a party, it was very busy, lots of people. Plenty of food and drinks. Great views of the..."
M. Lang
"We attended the Wynyard Pavilion for our anniversary dinner and we had the best experience, highly recommend! Upon arrival we were warmly greeted by..."
Tiana
"Had fish and chips and mussels linguine. The pasta was too soft but fish and chips were on point. Casual dining, music playing but not too loud , so..."
Brenden Su
"Great place to have a meal and a few bevys. View out to the harbour surrounded by a great atmosphere. The staff are super -duper friendly and..."
Marion McGovern
"Very supportive and helpful! Told the bartender Stewart I needed help because of my disability and he was an absolute legend! Thanks Stuart ( just in..."
Ryan M
Ginas
Ginas
74/100 (1281 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Gnocchi Al Ragu
Pollo Parmigiana
Spaghetti Scoglio
Pasta
Sticky Date Pudding
Tagliatelle Mare E Monti
Toscana Pizza
Pesto
Spaghetti Bolognese
Garlic bread
Margherita
Tiramisú
Greek salad
Arancini
Chicken Salad
Calamari
polpette
pizza caprese
Risotto Con Funghi
Pepperoni
Truffle Fries with Aioli
Fettuccine Carbonara
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"I just died and went to heaven I have never left a review before at a restaurant. I don't have Facebook so I am writing this from my wife's..."
Juliet McCormack
"Bought a grabone for four - took my elderly mum and celebrated last night in NZ with visiting relative from Chile. Was a great night out. Loved the..."
Jane Christie
"Amazing dinner tonight thanks. Took the extended family out for Miss 11's birthday because she wanted "the best spaghetti and meatballs" � for her..."
Damon Kinley
"To Joyce, Alex and the staff, Just wanted to say a huge Thank you to you both and your awesome staff for a fantastic Saturday night. We all..."
Beryl Heka
"Great night we had for my friend’s hens night! We had Kirk as our waiter and did a great job entertaining our table of 17 ladies � The games were..."
Chrystal Tayler
"Wow! What an amazing team! We emailed our orders in advance as we had to leave quickly and the team was incredible with fast communication and..."
Joy Kavya Ravela
"So hard to find a decent, authentic Italian restaurant in Auckland, but Gina's is one of them! Feels just like the pizzeria's you'd come across in..."
Sarah Albrecht
"Excellent place!!! very good Italian restaurant and with very good attention, 100%..."
Kturro Krmona
"Had a office end of year catch up here. From booking until the event I contacted Gina's via email and got a prompt reply. The food was amazing and..."
Dulani Rupasinghe
"One of our favorite restaurants in Auckland! Staff are so welcoming and lovely. Food is reasonably priced with generous potion. Let alone the food..."
Cindy Z
"Nice little restaurant located in the heart of Mt Eden, came here for dinner, so street parking is by chance. Tried several different dishes and..."
PP CC
"Enjoyed a yummy meal of pizza and polenta chips. The chips were a good size, plenty of them and the dip was a perfect accompaniment. Toscana pizza..."
Vanessa Baker
"I ordered the pizza caprese with chilli flakes and my friend ordered a garlic bread! The pizza caprese is essentially a Margherita pizza with fresh..."
Heeda QAS
"Food was incredible and came out very quickly! Service was amazing and very welcoming. Definitely will be going back! My partner and I loved the..."
Ava Silby
"One of my favourite places as a treat! Location is super handy with parking on side streets. Price is reasonable, the food comes out SUPER fresh, I..."
Devina DK
"Loved the burrata board and arrabiatta pasta! Quick service and so..."
Puja Shah
"Best Italian Cuisine in Auckland. Second visit in one week and can't get enough. Highly recommend..."
Maria Mezher
"Very nice food and lovely place. Recommend the pizza! They have a great garden area at the back as..."
Evelyn Mendel
La Porchetta Parnell
La Porchetta Parnell
74/100 (1942 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fettuccine Carbonara
Mashed potato
Pasta dish
Vegetarian Pizza
Chicken parmigiana
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Pasta
Penne Arrabiata
Salad
Molten Lava Cake
Risotto
Cheesecake
Salmon
Ice Cream
Gelato
Pizza Napoletana
Pesto
Penne Beef Ragu
Rib eye
Lasagna
Panna Cotta
Spaghetti Bolognese
Wine
Byo
Seafood chowder
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Overall, exceptional experience. Try the gnocchi on avocado Pollo. All the dishes are rich and heavy. Would recommend🤌 Thank you..."
Joseph Kim
"Craving for Italian Food in New Zealand, a must try Place to satisfy your Italian food cravings. Vibes are always welcome here and food was..."
CHRISTY BALDONADO
"Super yummy! The gnocchi is absolutely delicious, got it with the creamy avocado and chicken sauce. The pizza is also great, plentiful with toppings..."
mel
"Great value family and everyday restaurant. Food is good with generous portion and fair price. Service is good where table is clean and staff is..."
Kevin
"La Porchetta Parnell offers great tasty Italian dishes and amazing service. Ordered two medium pizzas (The Cesar and Spicy Pesto Prawn) and both..."
Iutisone Leavasa
"Good food . Good size . Great taste . . Spaghetti bol was very traditional and was the only let down with not enough mince . However, the chicken..."
Nathaniel Harris
"Amazing food, and great portion size. The pizzas here are so good and the service is great! If you’re stuck on deciding a place to get a feed, you..."
Callum
"Been coming here for more than 5 years, there used to be a blonde lady that worked here who always took care of us and had the best service...."
Russ Wilson
"Went in here a month or so ago so I can't remember the flavours but the pizzas were sooo good! The waiting staff were very accommodating since the..."
Daenah Costales
"Always great for me to have a meal at my all time favorite spot! Love friendly staff and the food had Tho Lot pizza and Fettuccine Carbonara was..."
JOHN AHN
Scalini's
Scalini's
71/100 (684 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Pasta
Pesto
Steak
Spaghetti carbonara
Lasagne Al Forno
Spaghetti Bolognese
Garlic Pizza Bread
Green salad
Pesto Chicken Pasta
Spaghetti Marinara
Parma Ham Pizza
Fish
Cannelloni
Veal Parmigana
Took a Chianti and Soho Merlot
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"This is our family favourite. All the meals are good so everyones happy. Best Spaghetti Bolognese in..."
Fraser Spencer
"Best Italian restaurant I've been to. Amazing location on waterfront.Funny host and great..."
Darcy Wentzel
"I really love their pesto and the sea food pasta is great. It is one of the best I had and the pasta itself is high quality too. Portions are big...."
Luz !
"We had excellent service from the friendly team and the food was absolutely delicious! Such a lovely dinner! I highly recommend the fettuccine al..."
Morrismikayla
"Personally, I love Scalinis. Great vibe and every time I have been the service has been great and the food delicious! Lovely small (family run, I..."
ILoveToEat
"Tasty food- steak and scallopini. BYO an advantage. good service by restaurateurs family. missed chance to offer dessert. vegetables served with main..."
TheGoodKiwi Nz
"Great food. Very accommodating and enjoyed every visit. BYO, not a problem. Always willing to fit you in and the pizza always has a good amount of..."
Johnny
"I loved the Casa Pizza and the garlic as well. Cozy location but we usually phone order and pick up which is convenient for those saturday nights..."
Moana
"highly recommended -- Amazing restaurant to go and eat. food full of flavours, huge portions for such a good price. great staff full of life and..."
Hollie
"i rate this place i have never had a bad meal and rhe owner always comes and checks if your meals were good....now tell me an owner that does..."
Mike Bull
"Thoroughly enjoy the pizza here, the crust base is super thin and crispy, they’re quick to bring food out and very friendly staff. Very consistent..."
Claire & Dan
"Nicest staff and owners! Food was delicious and really nice food! Even if the food had been bad I would go back due to the friendly and kind staff..."
Anneliese Longstaff
"Have only visited and eaten here once.  The location right next to the waterfront is handy. The service was friendly, and the food was..."
Dennis Tohovaka
"Scalini's is awesome, it is one of our favourite "go to" restaurants when we don't feel like cooking or we want to bring out of town guests.  Both..."
Kim Koza Voo
"Nice fresh meal. Great pizza. Owner was straight and honest. Great guy. I would definitely order takeaway from here again! The restaurant is always..."
Kev Carlisle
"Been to scalinis often in the last couple of years for takeaways and its always great pizza. Got a large order last night and it was perfect. The..."
Bcakl
"Don't know what all the bad reviews are about, this place is all good. Great staff, good Italian, happy days. Will go back for sure! After..."
Mark
"Scalini's serve up reasonable food... decent Pizzas and other mainstream Italian dishes. Unfortunately the setting and experience could cost you a..."
Peter Chatteris
"Ate here a couple of nights ago and thought the food and service were great. We were a large group and they catered to us brilliantly. I had the..."
Mgn
"Went here with a group of about 10 people the other night despite the bad reviews, and absolutely loved it! The service was outstanding and the food..."
Ange I
"Not sure where these reviews have come from but I really enjoyed my evening last night! Went to Scalinis to celebrate a friends birthday had low..."
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"Lunch on Sunday 16/2/14. Did not book. New the band that was playing and hoped to get a seat or table. Very hot sunny day. Had not been there for a..."
Thomas Wills
"OK so even though this is an upmarket area this restaurant is not and doesn't pretend to be, so with that in mind we had an enjoyable evening meal..."
Ben Doletti
"Was there last Sunday towards the end of the band playing and enjoyed it as I love music and yes, the island girls were at it again and just loved..."
Viopapa Tuiaulia Taeleifi Galea'i-Euta
"Had lunch there on Sunday. The Jazz band was fantastic, as was the food and service. The island girls were up dancing and everyone was having a..."
Dave Gray
"Have always loved this place! Went for dinner with a group of 5 friends on Saturday night and was as great as ever! Pizza's were lovely and garlic..."
Julie-Ann Bell
"On Saturday night four of us celebrated our wedding anniversary at Scalini's. What a fabulous night. Although the restaurant was very busy the wait..."
Maurice Clarkson
"I love this restaurant. A lovely atmosphere and great food. Vegetarian pizza was delish! Will happily go..."
R
"The mussels are really good. They were done in a beautiful coconut cream and I think sweet chilli sauce and the calamari was good too. The dessert..."
Carla
"We really enjoyed our experience at Scalinis last night. The food was amazing and a special mention has to be made to Andrew our waiter who kept us..."
Angela Skelton
"Was a wonderful first time experience. Out of all the food, the pizza, pork belly and dessert were the best. The cheese literally was sliding off the..."
Jenny Lam
"I've been here a couple of times with my partner and both times I've been thoroughly impressed. For starters, the atmosphere is quite nice. We have..."
Michael Davidson
"Cheap and cheerful. Awesome! I can see why there are polarised reviews for this place. The food is comfort food, not fancy. Think 1980's NZ Italian..."
Graeme Doull
"Had a really lovely meal here. Lovely spot and food was amazing. Must try the mussels! Staff and service was great. Excellent little spot. Fitout..."
Cass Toyne
"My friend and I went to Scalinis and had a lovely meal the staff where very helpful and attentive. We sat in the outdoor covered are but were kept..."
Hanako Liggins
"The service was fantastic and the food is outstanding. The raw fish isn’t available on Uber eats so I’ll be shamelessly showing my face multiple..."
Alex Riddiford
"We just love Scallinis - Michael and his staff are just fabulous - if you don't like a bit of light hearted abuse don't go - and you will be the one..."
Penny Slater
"Great food and service. Need a little freshening up on the interior and mixed sausage pizza could have a little more meat for a hungry carnivore...."
Karl Duckett
"Food was all delicious. Not big servings but good size for me. Aside from lasagne that was huge. Big eaters will need 3 courses. Waiter was really..."
Dawn Bardsley
La Porchetta
La Porchetta
70/100 (42 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza Napoletana
Penne Beef Ragu
Rib eye
Lasagna
Panna Cotta
Spaghetti Bolognese
Byo
Wine
Fettuccine Carbonara
Seafood chowder
Vegetarian Pizza
Mashed potato
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Pasta dish
Penne Arrabiata
Chicken parmigiana
Molten Lava Cake
Cheesecake
Ice Cream
Gelato
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I love La Porchetta and there's too few of them near us in Australia. The food here in New Lynn was beautiful, well made, and served in a very short..."
Chris Rowland
". (02/04/2016) lusciousness has evolved while maintaining the authentic Italian taste and the sitting arrangement has been same over the years staff..."
Nitesh Gautam
"Excellent pizzas, loved the authentic Italian taste. Friendly staff - Highly..."
Ram Vijapurapu
"Nice place beautiful pizza. brought my family here on many..."
Clark Wholesalers
"Great food, great service, great value for..."
Noa Alipia
"Has a good selection of pizza and..."
David Wilkes
"Go here a lot, good service &..."
Layce Lee
"pretty good pasta and..."
Cam Tova
"Its was..."
Amazon Olsen
"Amazing..."
Cody
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