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Romani Cafe
84
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"A very nice place. The pizza is delicious and they have chilean food as completos and empandas . A real recommend..."
Carlos Camilo Torres Alvarado
"We love this place....the food is always on point and the service is absolutely amazing. Friendly authentic dining recommend to..."
April Smith
"I liked it very much. the girls are very kind .. I highly recommend it ... Sergio Italia..."
Sergio Stabellini
"Amazing place with the best Italian food in the city..."
James Auger
"Best pizza downtown !! Amazing friendly staff love it..."
Alessandro Braz Moreira
"Gracias por hacer de este lugar un hogar! Creo que este aƱo que estuve con mi Working Holidays probƩ casi todos los platos y postres... muchas..."
Macarena PƔez Aranda
"Nice place to stop by and grab a cup of coffee.. desserts are superb.. service is awesome.. First time but will definitely revisit...."
Harlene Harl Dominguez
"Un lugar digno de una italiana, acogedor y muy agradable. Su dueƱa es muy..."
Luisa Billini
"Great food great service :)one of the best pizzas in city..."
Shareen Mudaliar
"Simply amazing! Both the food and service are great. Maria and Yuli always make sure you feel at home at Romani..."
Markitos Santos
"So..."
Foodie
"The place has great Pizza, but a little congested seating. We tried a Salmon Pizza and it was fantastic. The crust was thin and it was very well..."
Flames And Skewers
"Pizza was delicious and the owners were so kind šš„°Will definitely be visiting this place again..."
Tapasya.aashish
"Good home-style and hearty pizza and pasta. Lots of love has gone into the food. Ambience and service both were lovely and cosy, very homely...."
Ninahooo
"A real cozy place to eat at, especially in the evening, on a very peaceful Fort Street. Personally I had only tried the pasta there, but can..."
Andy
"Best Italian food in Auckland and my favorite restaurant. What can I say about this amazing place? You go there once and then you feel part of the..."
Luz !
"Those trademark Italian pizza are just simply ok point no extras like cheesy crust and all that Just your simple and best authentic..."
Krutarth Soparkar
"Best vegetarian pizza I ever had in Auckland. Amazing pasta. The lady at the counter is very friendly and polite. Highly recommended. Fallen in love..."
Nitika Sharma
"One of the best pizzas in Auckland. Bit pricy though but I just love the taste. The owner is a very sweet lady and likes to serve fresh handmade..."
Surbhi
"Romani Cafe is my all time favourite restaurant! I'm a huge lover of the Italian cousine! I've lived in New Zealand for 4 years now, and haven't..."
Yani Yasmim Gondo
"nice quiet little place, my son really enjoyed his cheese pizza. But the Fanta was very overpriced at $6.50 for 330ml ! Oherwise I would have given a..."
Sanjesh Lal
"Romani CafƩ is a cozy restaurant with a friendly staff and fantastic food. I totally recommended the pesto pasta and Pollo pizza. For dessert, the..."
Ivanna Molina
"This is my favorite Italian restaurant in Auckland. Their staff make you feel welcome and like part of the family. I recommend any pizza or pasta on..."
Allan Ovalles
"The best italian food in the city! I fully recommend any of the pastas in the menu, their creamy sauce is really tasty! Their service is great and..."
Maria Venero
"I really enjoyed Romani Cafe. The ambient is very cozy with really good service, their pizza it's not the regular fast-food pizza, but instead very..."
Alex Torres
"This is great little place for a good vibe and environment. Come along with a book and you will definitely enjoy the food with a glass of wine. The..."
Ankur Mishra
"I was here some days ago and i want to tell you my experience.The restaurant is small but is really cozy! And its owners give us a friendly..."
Macarena PƔez Aranda
"I love this place. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā My favourite are pasta sorrentina and..."
Vick
"āRomani Cafeā is a small cafe in the city, but for me itās home. It has small cramped seating decorated with italian table cloths, carefully..."
Jessica Fajardo
"I feel that some of the zomato reviews have hyped this place up too much. I wasn't blown away by the food, but I would be open to returning and..."
Raymond Tiong
"Romani Cafe is like home. You feel like your Nona is making this amazing and delicious food. You can order any kind of pizza they are DELICIOUS š..."
Martha Billini Lanz
"A homely abode amongst the ruckus, Romani stands oddly on the newly fashionable Fort Street. Sporting bright Crayola colours, there is a strong..."
Medium_Rare
"I love this place, the food is well served and really tasty. The lasagna is my favorite, and you have to try the tiramisu. You can't find a better..."
Monserrat Huizar
"Tucked away in Fort Street is this little Italian gem.From the moment you walked in, you will be attracted by the romantic and intimate..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"I was looking around in town for a place to have lunch and for a hunch I decide to grab a bite here.I decide to order the Lasagne and my hunch was..."
Hugo Herrera
"I decided to try this place as I was looking for either some pizza or pasta and couldnāt remember where in Auckland in the central area Iād..."
Pierre
"Small cafe tucked in a small area in Front Street. I was walking around trying to get out of the rain and cold and ran into this place. The service..."
Anya's Eats
"This is by far my favorite little restaurant in Auckland. It is a quiet little place where the staff make you feel welcome and like part of the..."
GothicMetalFairy
"Been there with friends, cozy little restaurant with friendly waitresses and amazing food. Love the little cheesecakes they have just..."
Anas D Alo
"I been there only once and like a year ago. That late evening it was such a heavy rain outside and we were desperately running through the street..."
Dasha Kashirskaya
"Romani Cafe is a tiny venue located at Fort street just a few meters away from two other pizzerias so the competition is tense. It's a real Italian..."
Peperoncino
"Lovely cafe for nice italian food. Really liked the food espicially pasta. Tastes fresh and beautiful flavours combined together. Its a pleasent..."
Riddhi Shah
"Romani CafĆ© is one of Aucklandās best little hidden gems. Their food is all fully homemade and Italian. Theyāre healthy too! Because they use a..."
Louise Guevarra
"Best mocha i had in all of auckland. Pity she isn't open for my early starts but would highly recommend. fantastic friendly service too - she was..."
James Woods
"If you are ever in central Auckland and feeling hungry, this IS the place to visit. Don't know where to begin, amazing flavoursome food! Friendly..."
Logan Bicker
"I felt an awesome family vibe from this cozy lil place. The service was awesome, the food was super yummy!!! have put this as one my regular places..."
Rangimaria Thomas Barrett
"This restaurant is a cozy place in which we can stay for some time and have wonderful mealssnacks. I do recommend this restaurant for everyone who is..."
Daniel
"Totally addicted to the pasta here! Friendly staff and amazing food!Cute lil cafe environment and a great place for a delicious lunch or..."
Catherine F
"The food, attention and place are amazing.... best pizzas ever!!! I have been there several times and I can say that the taste of all their food is..."
Miguel
"Awesome place ! I had the best lasagna and I also have tried their incredible fully home made pizza and some of their deserts... super friendly..."
Mariano
"This place is great! Just had lunch there, and the Alfredo pasta was absolutely delicious as well as the garlic pizza bread. The service was super..."
Noelia Gonzalez QuiƱones
"Cosy and Delightful Italian Cafe serving up simple Italian fare, great hearty staff. Prices are reasonable with a good portion of servings, only..."
SChan
"Lovely little cafe, the food was delicious! Very rich flavors and fresh ingredients. Definitely will be coming back here..."
Daemon Zito
"Lovely hidden spot in the city ā¤ļøā¤ļøš yummy..."
monica r
"Popped in for dinner, as its close to our hostel and has good ratings. The food (Chicken and Tomato Pasta) was delicious: simple and bright, and..."
Gylfie
"We really liked the pizza that we ordered! Lots of toppings and the crust was nice and tasty as..."
Megan M.
"All I can say is that everything is superb. The food makes you feel like your mom or grandmother cooked it. It has that homecooked feeling...."
Lewella
"My expectations were not high... and this really surprised me! We ordered a veggie pizza and it was so tasty! Thank you very much girls, you were the..."
Sara Mata
"All was very good for us, lasagna, salad, brushetta, the 2 women were friendly and..."
Tekuriri MONTARON
"Words cannot express how incredible this place is. The food is delicious, and the owners are beautiful. They treated us like family and just made..."
Alma
"The most authentic pizza place in the area. Definitely..."
C DG
"On a freezing cold day, i needed a quick coffee and somewhere out of the wind. I had a gorgeous latte and was served by the loveliest staff. Will..."
Jaybie Rutherford
"Lovely staff and great food! Wanted to come here for a while after I saw a video about this place on social media and now that I visited Auckland I..."
Ana
"Good home-style and hearty pizza and pasta. Lots of love has gone into the food. Ambience and service both were lovely and cosy, very..."
Nina Hu
"Empecible service!, really nice and flavourful food that's homemade and authentic. Would definitely comeback again, only negative/suggestion would be..."
Dani
"What a hidden gem.. everything was delicious and the owner was so lovely. We canāt wait to come..."
Sam Thompson
"A great place to enjoy italian food in Auckland. Excellent service..."
Esteban SuƔrez Picado
"Very authentic Italian place with the most adorable owners. Really enjoyed the..."
Alexander Moruo
"The best pasta Iāve ever had in my life. And Iām a massive pasta eater! Lovely, intimate, authentic restaurant. Couldnāt recommend..."
Maria Stapleton
Portofino
82
/100 (1572 ratings)
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Margarita
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Salad
Hawaiian Pizza
Caprese Salad
Chicken parmigiana
Chili
Vegetarian Pizza
Garlic Pizza
Scallops
Risotto
Peroni Beer
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Con Pollo
Bruschetta
Prawns
Prosciutto
Risotto Vegetarian
Pesto
Scotch Fillet Steak
Onion rings
Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine Carbonara
Lasagna
Profiteroles Fondente
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Italian
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Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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"Being an Italian food lover I have to say I love this restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed and staffs are so friendly and patient. Went there for a..."
Rhea
"Best Italian..."
Neha Mahabir
"Great food and good customer service. The only downside was the spaghetti marinara I ordered was too bland and lacks of flavor. The others were..."
Oriental Doll
"Nice $20 lunch menu, many options to choose from. Good food but small portion. Ordered Pollo Milanese (Fried Chicken). Went in on my birthday for..."
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"Food here was delicious, had a lot of vegetarian options for my girlfriend and her brother. Amazing staff very nice and friendly. The ambience is..."
Gurvez
"I absolutely love this place š me and my partner always go here when weāre around the area. The chicken risotto is our favourite and we also..."
Sara Khandan
"Took my girlfriend for a date night and had an amazing experience. Super friendly staff and service, fast orders. Amazing service, nice and warm..."
Luron Iosefa
"Itās always exciting to try new eateries in Auckland, but once in a while, we like to visit the old haunts. Why? Because... nostalgia. Because..."
Husk Creative
"we had our anniversary dinner here. Such a lovely place to be in on ur special day. food was just amazing and ambiance was perfect for us. This water..."
The Food Lover
"A delicious Italian meal on the coast.Service: 8/10After being seated, we were brought the menus and water. The waiter tried his best..."
Grace Huang
"Came back to this place after a few years and I feel like they have stepped up their game majorly. Food was great, and they were accomodating in..."
Sunaina Goundar
"Went this afternoon. Food was good. No complaints although the mains did take quite some time to come after our entree for a quiet day..."
FoodieBeast
"Came in yesterday for a late birthday dinner. We got a window seat and I loved the view. Staff were really friendly and penne tasted very saucey...."
Rosanne Choy
"Great Italian food - pasta and chicken breast is amazing. Fast and efficient service ! Really enjoyed the experience. Definitely will be back...."
Grace Mascarenhas
"Walking in the breeze of windsDint know it was time for lunchNumber of restaurants... hard to choose but stopped right infront of..."
Aima Rosmy Sebastian
"This is by far the best Auckland Portofino.The staff are friendly and never have any problems accomodating my requests from sitting areas to..."
Paloma
"Be prepared to wait a little while especially if it's a bit busy but you can enjoy the ambience in the meantime. The staff are friendly and on their..."
Vita
"Great ambience, views and I like the environment's design. It was a cold day, but the restaurant was warm inside so I had a comfortable time dining..."
Rachel
"The night this cold reminds me of the last time on mission bay with winter breeze, delicious pasta, dim light and cocktail. These may seem like odd..."
Selene Nguyen šø
"Had dinner with my mum here one night and enjoyed each moment of it . Food was good , service was great and the atmosphere nice and relaxing . Would..."
Alexandra Hansen
"I went here with my partner just to have a nice night out and boy did we the food was amazing the atmosphere great the service really good and so..."
Charlotte Banks
"Popped in here for a quick lunch, however it is now my boyfriend's favorite restaurant. The restaurant was pretty empty and we were served..."
Farah Mohammed
"Great spot for a meal and catch up with friends or family. Dining space has large windows for views of mission bay. We sat in one of the booths which..."
I_like_pickles
"We came here on a weekday for lunch and the restaurant was almost dead. Very very quiet. Service was average and waitress seemed impatient. Weird..."
Aimee.
"I am a big fan of Italian food and Portofino is my place to go whenever I crave Italian. The food is amazing and never disappoints me. the portion..."
HRS
"Huge portions. Nothing extraordinary taste-wise. Tidy and spacious dining area. Staff were okay. I paid 89 dollars for 2 - a bit pricey considering..."
Benz Chan
"Only had their takeaway as they are right around the corner from home, but the spaghetti bolognese and carbonara are killer. Perfect for movie night..."
Izabella Pinker
"Salmon pizza with green leaves on top also ordered salmon egg omellet!! My most 2 fav dish with Salmon. Will have to come back and try other dishes..."
Slow Chow
"My go to Italian restaurant. Definitely make the most amazing pasta. Lovely staff and great service too. Usually go to this restaurant when I need a..."
ChiChi Vareeroy
"We got the Spaghetti Marinara, pollo pizza and penne pollo- Loved every bite i had - pene pollo was nice and creamy with lots of..."
Eda Huang
"This restaurant has been in Mission Bay for years & years. Mostly exactly what you see is what you get. The menu hasn't changed but they have..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"overall great the food was to die for,i recommend any of the pizzas,the service was outstanding i was never short of water,overall it was a good..."
John
"We stopped into Portofino for dinner last week, I had the gnocchi which turned out to be a crazy big portion, I couldn't finish it but it was really..."
Kate
"Very nice dinner i had here. everything tasted very nice and fresh. The olive oil they have on the table is amazing!Would definitely come here..."
Bryan Chan
"Their chicken risotto is one of the nicest I've had in a while. The portion is huge and very tasty. Portions of mushrooms and chicken were generous..."
Pineapple San
"We found the food in Portofino pretty good and reasonably priced, so we kept going back for lunch again and again. The service is also very good and..."
Urszula
"Great food service and location. I have been a regular here for 6 years and although I have a portofino within walking distance I will drive to..."
Haydn Brons
"Food - 4/5Drinks - 4.5/5Service - 5/5Overall, lovely. We often hop in for lunch. The ambiance is nice and service is always..."
LoveEatLive
"We are celiac, dairy free and IBS. We enjoyed a delicious meal, accompanied by attentive service. After hearing of our food restrictions, the owner..."
Eddie Jensen
"Went here for lunch on a summer day, it was busy but the waiter managed to find us seats. The service was good & so was the food. My food took a bit..."
Evaline Shandil
"Stopped by for a lunch, lovely service and a great view to dine over. The food came out quickly - we both ordered the seafood marinara which had a..."
Sophia O-W
"Excellent Italian restaurant if you want to ball out fancy for a special occasion. The dishes are very large and in good portion and comes with a..."
Navneel Naicker
"My friends & family hosted a surprise party for me here. The staff were amazing and so accomodating. The waiter knew what everyone ordered, saving..."
Ashley
"Came here for dinner on a Saturday night around 6:30pm and much to my surprise it was not busy at all, which I liked. However, it did start to get a..."
Mun Clair
"Great service and delicious food, had no troubles tailoring a dish to a vegans dietary requirements and is in such a beautiful location for a..."
Danni 'Switches' Busch
"Great setting in Mission Bay!Food is amazing. Service is good.Garlic bread is nothing special.They need to do something special on the..."
Miraaz Peerbhai
"Amazing beef stake! Very juicy ribeye with wonderful mushroom sauce. Reasonable price with satisfied serving size. Ummm ... I have to achieve 140..."
Michelle Hwang
"We went after sunday lunch time. Late afternoon, early evening. Best time to go there as there are not a lot of people and thus service is good and..."
Lee
"Came here with no booking on a Saturday night. Even though it seemed busy, they had a table available and we were taken to it. The restaurant had a..."
Essenity
"Awesome food and service The wait staff is very cool,friendly and at the same time very professional .We loved the prawn starter on..."
Globalfoodlover
"They had a less than $20 deal for their meals. Good service and a nice selection of dishes on the menu. I went with a clam spaghetti. It..."
Benedict Uy
"Came as a party of 5 and was served by a friendly and professional waitress. Vegetarian choices were available and delicious, but most of us had..."
Bo
"Really lovely place to go too most of the food was nice and delicious, margarita pizza was really bland and also the lasagna, the pasta dishes were..."
Jrdy
"Super friendly staff with over-achieving standards! Top quality food guys! Clean environment and good ambience! Great to take the family! Will..."
Rohit Victor
"The best pasta I've ever had ! I'd highly recommend this restaurant to all foodies. Not only the food but the service you receive is exceptional. You..."
Nadine Tupua
"The pasta here are really good and the portions are so big I usually can't finish. The service is pretty good, especially if it's a quiet weeknight...."
Misty
"Love this place and great location too! The pizzas, pastas and seafood are amazing. Especially the chicken fettuccine. Great service and great lunch..."
Ceciline Thai
"Have been dining at Portofino for 12 years and I cannot seem to get enough. I keep going back for more. Perfect summer venue to grab a quick bite. My..."
Leila Khan
"Portofino has got to be one of my favourite restaurants! It is a little pricy, and my usually over there is the chicken fettucine which according to..."
Mili Goswami
"This is a cool dining place in a great corner location. The food is overall good and the dessert is interesting. The ambience reflects a good dining..."
#1
"my family of 4 came last Friday for dinner. We were greeted warmly and were given a table close to fireplace cause hubby requested for it. The staff..."
Nirupa Lal
"Always the best dining experience. Food is always to a high standard as is the service (the funny indian waiter with the beard makes it all..."
James E
"Came here on a Friday evening and wasn't too busy. Staff were really nice, letting us choose where we wanted to sit and were quick with service. We..."
Hannah
"Great food as per usual. Recommend all the rigatoni pastas and the lasagna :). Also worth trying the Toblerone cocktail if your into milky alcoholic..."
Tan.ned
"I went to portofino mission bay on the 27th of January with a few friends for a get together we were greeted at the door by a young man that was..."
Stefan Stojkovski
"Great ambience, fine dining. We had a table for 7ppl and all of us felt satisfied. At an average price of $28.50 per head isn't on the cheapest but..."
Kulbhushan Joshi
"i went here for my birthday & the place was empty. i must admit im not exactly sure why? the staff were friendly the food was good (and it was..."
Desiree
"Last Saturday highlighted the weather we have all been missing. The sun was out and so was everyone in Mission bay. A couple of friends and..."
Two Dark Coffees
"My friends and I had a lovely time at Portofino Mission Bay. Entering the restaurant was confusing as nobody greeted us at the door, but once we had..."
@KeraBearEats
"Good service. Excellent food.I have been going there for years and I will continue to do so.I love their garlic breads, it's to die for...."
Sonali Makanjee
"We enjoyed marinated feta (delicious), chilli pizza bread, marinara and another seafood pasta dish for lunch at Portofino.Polite, prompt..."
Rob Ford
"Quite impressed. Had the seafood risotto and my partner had the fettuccine. Was very nice. Only downside was that we were seated next to a table of..."
Ancelin Colls
"Why aren't more people taking advantage of $20 lunches? The place was very quiet for lunch on a Monday and it was quite a lovely day. I had the..."
Whoa Nelly
"This place is great - always..."
Shane Bradley
"An authentic Italian restaurant built on the viaduct avenue. Love the food here and the extensive menu giving you a wide range to choose from; be it..."
Kshitij Garg
"Can't get a better spot than Mission Bay. Our usual end of year restaurant and not disappointed. The Eye fillet was a perfect medium/rare. Tiramisu..."
Ian
"Good food and good vibe. Virgin margarita was okay but the cannelloni ricotta e spinaci was my favorite - cheesy and not overpowering. Salmon pasta..."
Shadiya Shaleen
"Are you in Auckland New Zealand and in Mission Bay. Try this cozy Italian place called Portofino, their food ambience and service is amazingly..."
CHRISTY BALDONADO
"This is some of the best food I have ever had. The staff were super friendly and did an amazing..."
The Elite Friends
"We come here often for lunch and dinner, the service is always excellent, atmosphere is very good. The food is fantastic and so yummy. Thankyou to..."
Tusie Dangen
"Portofino restaurant was very busy before level three lockdown. My children love to dine there. Hopefully there can survive through the pandemic. ..."
I H
"Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here! Service was outstanding, the staff were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable (we had 2 coeliacs in our group)...."
Cate McCallum
"Great food and service, loved the place and..."
Hitesh Patel
"This place is amazing! 15 years since our first dinner here, and we are keep coming back. The staff are always welcome us with a smile, and kindness...."
IldikĆ³ JuhĆ”sz
"Food was very nice. Ordered off the $20 lunch time menu. Lots to chose from. Soft drink price a bit steep..."
caroline dillon
"Nice and cosy restaurant right at mission bay. Easy stroll along the beach after a family meal. Good food, plenty of space. Highly..."
MW Goh
"The restaurant is in a great location, atmosphere is good. We went on the night before mothers day and the place was very crowded, staff looked a bit..."
Andy Garcia
"Really delicious food and quick service! The staff were super nice too and checked on us regularly! amazing location with lots of seating space..."
Mansha Dubey
"Good portion size of meals. Friendly staff. Would highly..."
Edwin Saldanha
"Me aināt Italian but this one looks like Italian real cuisine. The owner is Italian, no surcharge on public holidays, price not cheap but food was..."
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"very deliciousļ¼and service is comfortable. Especially the pizza was very unique. but only the drink āItalian ice teaātastes like Nestle ice..."
Ellen Y
"On top of the already delicious food, and atmosphere, the service from the attendee Aman, was second to none. He was the perfect amount of..."
Jessica Harwood
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