Best Calamari Fritti in Auckland Central

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Prego Restaurant
88/100 (3722 ratings)
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"My husband and I love Prego! Every time we have been here we have never been disappointed. The pizza and pasta is delicious and the sticky date..."
Emmaus Courtney
"Haven't been to Prego for a couple of years now, but nothing has changed - the quality here is top notch - both food and service. Perfect place for..."
Adam Chui
"Came here for lunch on a weekend. Was happy to see a fullhouse. Staff was very attentive, service was excellent. Beautiful food as we have expected...."
Ken Wong
"Love love love! One of my favorite restaurants in Auckland! Food, drinks, prices, service. Amazing at everything...."
Sophia Ignateva
"After so long, we finally came to Prego for a late lunch.We ordered the surf&turf and the pappardelle for mains and the bruschette as..."
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
Mamma Rosa
Mamma Rosa
83/100 (1355 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Penne Speziale
Pesto
Spaghetti carbonara
Tiramisu Cake
Margarita pizza
Italian Salad
Lasagna
Ice Cream Sundae
Prawn
Calamari Fritti
Gnocchi
Garlic Pizza Bread
Spaghetti Bolognese
Menabrea
Greek salad
Pasta Carbonara
Calamari
Gamberi Coll'Aglio
Risotto
Fettuccine Smoked Chicken
Calamares
Pizza with Blue Cheese
Spaghetti Mama Rosa
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
After-hours
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
Non Solo Pizza
Non Solo Pizza
82/100 (2413 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Pasta
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Meatballs
Salad
Scampi Linguine
Lasagne
Duck
Pork Belly Pizza
Prosciutto
Oyster
Braised Lamb Bucatini
Arancini
Calamari
Zucchini Pizza and Salad
Croquettes
Risotto
Alla Margherita
Lamb
stake
Tuna
Con Gamberi E Bottarga
Bruschette
Truffle Fries
Calamares
Roasted Snapper
Pesto
Carpaccio Di Salmone
Salmon
Calamari with Aioli
Antipasti
Beef Carpaccio
Cocktails
Capricciosa
Beef
Oysters
Calamari Fritti
Vegetarian Gnocchi
Prawns
Tiramisú
Eggplant
Pasta
Fish
Tiramisu
Sit down
Italian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Outdoor courtyard is lovely after the renovation. Ricotta honey bread is a delicious combo with the bread, just wish there was more bread to finish..."
CARO CONSUMES
"Second time going to NSP. The decor is absolutely amazing inside and doesn’t feel like you are sitting indoors. Completely different vibes to other..."
Riddhi
"Was a really nice theme, very busy and yet the customer service was exceptional!Food was exceptional too. Didnt have to wait to long at all...."
Scott A'Beckett
"Lovely experience here. The food was fantastic but the friendly staff really made it aswell. The calimari and entree risotto ball were fabulous...."
Crackerjacker
"We had the private room for a work event this week. Food was very good and everyone very much enjoyed that. All of the people who had dietary..."
Hannah Gear
"We got the Quattro Stagioni and Prosciutto Crudo E Rucola Pizza, as well as the Veal Nocchi, Seafood Linguine and Mushroom&Cream Tagliatelle Pasta...."
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"Was craving a pizza on a Wednesday evening and stumbled across this place. Didn't realise how deep in the place was. Found it more fine dining..."
Sammy
"Was here on a Saturday night for a nice celebratory dinner. The place may look just like any other from the outside, but has a beautiful set up once..."
Carley Peng
"A bit of a hidden Parnell gem considering they're hidden behind a smaller restaurant out front. NSP had become our favourite pizza spot on Auckland..."
Mashed_Potato
"We went here on a rainy Saturday night. Ambience is quite good for a date night but we found it too noisy though. Food is average not really special..."
JeannePTang
"This place is amazing, we went for a special occasion dinner and were not disappointed. Genuine Italian restaurant, great atmosphere and the food was..."
Ellis
"Non Solo Pizza is damn good son. Went here with my family and had a amazing experience. I got the Spaghetti Alla Nerano and it was damn delicious, so..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"Popped into Non-Solo Pizza for lunch with the fam and everyone seemed to really enjoy it. The ambience is gorgeous and the seating outside is lovely...."
Karina
"The atmosphere of this place is lovely. Mediterranean feel with an indoor-outdoor flow. Sculptures, marble-esque outside tables, green leafy plants...."
Mya S
"Loved the ambiance of the restaurant how it’s tucked away out back with a semi outdoor feeling. The food here was okay. Nothing too crazy..."
SpoonMe
"Non solo pizza is always fun. Nice and busy on a Friday evening.Had the vege lasagna which was lovely comfort food.. Great waitress.Would..."
Craig Kenny
"Love the atmosphere. Good selection of pizza, pasta and wine. Great customer service. Staff seems knowledgeable and prompt service. Would definitely..."
James
"Apart from the lady at the counter who processed our payment. Everything else was just marvelous! The waiter kept coming over and make sure that we..."
Jenny Zhao
"We enjoyed dinner here as a group of 4 - our 7-year old twin daughters, my husband and myself. We were lucky enough to secure the table service from..."
Zaatarbella
"Excellent service. Sommelier knew his wine and staff were attentive without being “in your face”. We only tried the pizzas as it was a quick bite..."
Nzweston
"We went there for a special celebration, and it was just perfect! A cocktail to start in the bar / garden area, moving to our table after that, our..."
Marjolein Van Voskuilen
"Non solo pizza is always fun. Nice and busy on a Friday evening.Had the vege lasagna which was lovely comfort food. My partner had prawn pasta ...."
Dolce Far Niente
"I would recommend this restaurant, been there twice and will def go back again.😊The service is superb, specially Sammy he’s very personable..."
Shima
"Consistently good food, service and ambience! Thank you for making our pre Xmas lunch so enjoyable!! We will definitely be back and bring more..."
Thao Nguyen
"I really like the outdoor covered dining. It gives off a nice outdoor feel without having it be actually outdoors because it's covered. The..."
I_like_pickles
"The ambiance is everything here! The courtyard was dim and romantic. The service was professional and the food was excellent. The burnt butter and..."
Sammy D
"Good:Great service.Great ambience.Good portion size.Meh:Food was a bit bland.Bad:Long..."
Fernando Mayoral
"Really nice italian restaurant, the waitress was lovely and the food was amazing. The bruschetta and calamari rings are the best, and the lasagne is..."
HelenMeng2000
"The food here is absolutely stunning and fresh. The pizza base has a great texture and there is a huge variety of toppings. They were kind enough to..."
Aimee.
"First visit to NSP for me and won't be the last. Very stylish place with great waiting staff and very good food. Fritto misto was huge and very well..."
Matthew O'Connor
"Food: on the whole really good and close to genuine Italian. Excellent wide range on offerWine: perfect. Good range of mostly Italian wines that..."
Mark Burney
"It's a bit hard to find this place as it's not right next to the street. You have to walk through Oysteria to get to it but I have a feeling it's the..."
Dxlche
"I've been here a good few times for relatives birthdays or work functions and the private dining room is beautiful! The veal ravioli is a must, only..."
Izabella Pinker
"This place has the best Italian Italian pizza outside Italy. Having visited Rome's voted best pizzeria La Gatta Mangiona not too long ago, I have..."
Mr Euro Trash
"Went here for a romantic date night & is the perfect place to go for one. Service was amazing & the food was absolutely delicious. Can't get past how..."
Allie
"Came here earlier in the year, in mid February for my sisters Birthday Lunch, out in the courtyard. She had ordered a few different..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Saturday night at Non Solo. Delicious food, drinks but alright service. Kept forgetting a drink we had ordered. We went for Arancini rice balls,..."
Azana Bhatia
"We had a massive group lunch (15+ pax) at nsp a few months ago at the outside area with the fountain which was lovely , this time there were 3 of us..."
Richie Chewy
"We happened to meet here for a friend's birthday lunch. The garden is so beautiful for a summer's day lunch. Friendly staff and amazing..."
John Bound
"I am always impressed by the great staff and service. The food is always good... authentic but familiar. Love love love the calamari. Rustic,..."
Nick O'Neill
"Consistently great service and amazing food. Such knowledgeable staff and we were wise to take the waiter's recommendation on the entree special - it..."
Michelle M
"I have a weakness for some good Italian carbohydrates! The food at NSP is great, and there is an extensive menu to choose from. Service is hit and..."
Brittany Montana
"I definitely recommend this place! It was like a trip to Italy- the ambience and decor was beautiful (gutted I didn't take a pic) with an outside..."
Svetlana Banerjee
"I have eaten here numerous times over the years and recently seen a decline in the quality of the food. I must say if my last visit was my first I..."
Wine & Dine
"This was my first time at NSP tonight and it surely wont be the last! The place is beautiful, the service was great and the food was incredible...."
Kristie Barber
"We returned to NSP after a long absence. The entrance has been much improved, there is a bar on the street front that leads into the restaurant down..."
Gus
"We been to NSP many times over the years, the Italian eatery place is getting better and better. The service is very professional and friendly. We..."
Gaetano
"Now these guys are on the fast track to becoming one of our favourite Italians! An amazing selection of classic Italian dishes with a difference,..."
Where To Next Auckland
"Nice restaurant, service good,we took 1 starter:fried calamari (too much oil),2 pizzas very good (one is enough for 2 people)and 2 glasses of wine..."
Vaekehu Tamarii
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland. Excellent decor on their large premises, giving it a special atmosphere. Our young waiter was..."
Picky Pete
"Came here by chance on a weekday lunch break while walking on parnell road, it looked like a good place for some authentic Italian. Even though we..."
I'm Hungry
"Pretty, pretentious and Parnell, Non-Solo Pizza has definitely earned its place amongst Parnell's elite restaurants.Immediately scrutinised..."
Medium_Rare
"Recommended to dine here by a local. Monday evening dinner. The place was packed. A great menu and wine selection offered for all..."
Magpie
"We had a very nice meal here tonight. The food was very tasty and well presented. There is a very extensive menu. We had a goats cheese and mushroom..."
Degustation Dave
"AMAZING!!!! Loved everything about this place. Food was incredible, snapper was so succulent and well cooked. Dessert was decadent. The service was..."
Hope Christie
"Non Solo Pizza has been a fave regular spot for many years (and all occasions). They do simple food to an amazing standard with freshly made pasta..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"I came here on a Wednesday at 4.30pm ordered drinks, an antipasto platter, pizza and bread. The food was all very good. I particulary liked the..."
Heidi M
"Had a fantastic meal here tonight. This was our first time. The restaurant was packed. We had a great waiter who was very attentive. Went through the..."
April
"NSP is my family's go-to restaurant for celebration dinners. It has a great bar area for waiting and having a glass of Prosecco, with a lovely..."
Chelsea
"Fantastic atmosphere, great service. However, as someone that's frequented NSP for about 6 months now it's started to slide. The meals aren't as..."
Kate Moran
"Given this place a try a few times, pizza is nice but nothing really stood out on the menus and the things that I tried weren't anything that wowed..."
Dyana Metson
"This place is the closest I've been to real Italian food in NZ. I've lived 7years in Italy and I can confidently tell you that we are lucky to have..."
Good Advisor
"A beautiful sonata of elegance and refinement. I have been dying to come here for a while and it didn't disappoint. With multiple eating and bar..."
Frank
"I love this place... So hidden and private and supreme! Love the atmosphere ( great outdoor seating in summer) food is devine! Service is on point!..."
Jenin Dean
"Good selection of pizzas and sharing plates as well as mains. Good wine and beverage selection. Always great service. Bring back the carpaccio..."
Philip
"Lunch here today and really enjoyed it. We decided to graze,with a mix of starters. Bruschetta, fried squid, arancini, and an antipasto platter. All..."
Chris Mcneill
"Pasta is superb. Flavour is spectacular. Pizza is also very good and the dough is fantastic and well aged. Downside is that dessert was really..."
Whiskyncigars
"Walking in to the restaurant area is a nice surprise and not what you expect to find. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with lovely..."
Miss Kiki
"I took my team here for a casual dinner. Great ambience outside and truly lovely tapas selection. Pizzas are made with fantastic fresh..."
DawieO
"We came here a while back and it was amazing. The service was good. But the food was better!!! It was a good time with a good hidden plot. 4.5 good..."
John
"Frequent visitors of NSP as it is our local been going there for years and I must say one of the best places to drink. Great vibe and atmosphere,..."
Rave Reviews
"Excellent place , great atmosphere and great service , one of our regular places , food is rustic with bold flavours exactly what you expect from a..."
Paul Devereux
"Attentive, welcoming staff.Fancy, but warm interiorAtmosphere gives off the fancy dining vibeOutdoor seating is very pretty..."
Thegreeats
"Excellent food, good service, nice tea. Love the ambience here. A perfect place to catch up with friends! This awesome restaurant is a must try in..."
Sherry
"Went for dinner and the food was very goodStarted off with arancini balls which were tasty with the saffron infused rice with little..."
Ivan Koay
"One of our favourite places even before we came to live in the area.  Lunch in the courtyard in summer - or even in winter on a sunny day - is..."
Jean HH
"I came here for pizza and loved it. The service was attentive and friendly. The layout was suitable for a sunny lunch or a nice dinner..."
Aniva Huang
"I love coming to this place, the food is consistently good and the ambience/decor is perfect for any occasion, whether its a romantic date, birthday..."
Charlene Weaver
"Taste of Auckland. What a unique place to be. A must go for all that love food (and free samples). At NSP, I had the Cannelloni. It was pretty good..."
Josh Law
"Nsp already has a great reputation, so it was a no brainer to see what they had on offer at Taste. We tried the Provola affumicata and the..."
HJ
"We have been back to NSP so many times. Great Italian food with a great atmosphere. Best enjoyed in the summer. The anti pesto platter is great for..."
B D H
"Every time I go to non solo I am always pleased with every part of it - almost! The staff are very accommodating and friendly. I think they have had..."
Monique Porteous
"Loved the whole decor these guys have going. The drinks were good (one Long Island ice tea too many) and the food was also very very yum. A waitress..."
Lexi
"My boyfriend took me and my bestie here for my birthday! The place doesn't have any big signs so it's a little hard to find. Inside the seating and..."
HJ
"Love the food- amazing quality and very filling. Lots of vegetarian options- try the pugliese pizza without the anchovies. Favourite desserts-..."
A
"Hmmm early Father's Day dinner at NSP. We were a table of 6. Food was lovely calamari and potato croquettes, for entree but we had finished by the..."
Girlygirl
"As it was just before noon, but not really lunchtime, I went in to see if there's a quick snack or a good cuppa. I ended up having the Italian hot..."
Ping
"Best Italian Restaurant in the city ! Great for Romantic Dinner, Friends Dinner Out or with colleagues. A place to impress 😎I have been..."
MommyYummy
"Beautiful courtyard for summer, and the restaurant inside is beautiful (although can feel a bit cramped when busy). Service is great and portion..."
Maia Churichkova
"I've been returning to Non Solo Pizza for years on end now - with family, friends and the latest occasion with my girlfriend. The service and quality..."
Gentlepig
"Yay!!!! I ordered a pizza around 11AM this morning for my partner who LEFT HIS LUNCH ON THE BENCH AT HOME. NB: HE IS REALLY PICKY AND HE IS SUCH A..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"A good place for boutique type pizzas. The ambience is good. The waiting staff need to be more receptive. Overall, the experience is good. Will be..."
#1
"I've been to NSP a few times and have a couple of favourite dishes. I'm particularly fond of the carpaccio with pesto - excellent! But it seems..."
Pamela Clark
"We dined here last night. The ambience was great on a Friday night and the food was great. I ordered the ravioli and it was beautiful but only 5..."
Fiona M
"A Definite Must!!!We had a booking for the restaurant, however with traffic in Auckland, meetings were cancelled so we visited Non Solo earlier..."
Folcarelli Stephen
"March 2016: came for lunch hadn't been for a while (mainly because they had changed their menu but it's changed again to my favourites!! So will be..."
Paris
"Service is attentive, the dinning area is beautiful.Food is excellent and the wine list is quite impressive and gives options to all..."
Liv'
"Went there for a work function with my colleagues. The food was great! Though the bread starter could have broken teeth as it was so hard,..."
Lisa
"Booked a table here for my partners birthday and was delighted with the venue, service and quality of the food. The main indoor restaurant is such an..."
Andy Underwood
"Went there on NYE. The evening didn't start off well. We ordered Pane for starters thinking I will get to try some different breads. Instead we were..."
Eli A
"This is fine food in Parnell. I came here for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience.Started with the oysters and tomato..."
Wilson Chau
"This is a beautiful resturant that has the ability to suit any occasion. The outdoor courtyard is gorgeous, with a roof that opens inviting in..."
Bella Lily
"Amazing food and wine! Ammaaazing food. Such attentive service and awesome ambience. Great dining areas and also separate bar areas for whatever mood..."
Jazz Wilson
"Loved the ambience and the setting. The food is quite expensive. However the pasta and pizza we had were really good. The cocktails were good too...."
Thefoodloverrr
"I visited Non Solo Pizza on Friday for a lunch with my Mum from a recommendation from Verdo Nails, while visiting Auckland, WOW!! We were so..."
Anne Foster
"Great place for lunch. The most delicious caesar salad and calamari. lovely outdoor seating in good weather, friendly staff.Good value for money..."
Lisa Borrie
"Less than 2 years ago I gave this restaurant a out of 2/5, mainly due to the appalling staff attitude towards the patrons. However I have been back..."
Wanderlust
"I went here for lunch last week,met by the friendly Maitre-D and sat at a gorgeous table in the courtyard.Our waiter was Italian and very friendly..."
Michelle Koizumi
"Yummy dish that I had at the taste of Auckland festival in Victoria Park market last week. From NonSolo Pizza, I had the "Burritina -..."
Liz Winstone
"Wow, what a great night! Went to NSP on Sunday night.The Maitre'd was gorgeous, well dressed and elegant. Professional and super friendly...."
Dave Morse
"The pizza was delicious and our waitress was very friendly. It is definitely not a cheap place, but worth to pay for such an authentic pizza!..."
Catrina
"Early dinner pre a movie , very accommodating when we said we had a movie booked ,efficient professional service - contorni (?sp) was really..."
Melanie Vermont
"Great atmosphere - particularly outside with the lovely summer nights! We had the calamari to start, which was beautiful. The pizza was great and..."
Moniquea Frear
"What a fantastic experience we had last night. We were greeted with a big smile, taken to our table inside in no time. The place was full due to it..."
Al Kumar
"I called NSP at 4pm for a 7:30pm booking and specifically requested an outdoor table for 2. Walked in on time bang on time, the place was buzzing so..."
Ryan McLaren
"Held my birthday party at NSP On 11/8/12 and had a great night. The whole experience was excellent and all of my guests were very impressed. I found..."
Brian Rose
"Great food and service as always and so love the courtyard. Ice Queen Maitre d could do with chilling out a bit. Not a fan but the rest of your staff..."
Catherine Ellis
"Simply wow! Had such a lovely Sunday lunch at NSP. The host was great - polite and friendly. The food was divine! . Shared a platter of bread..."
Jamini Pulyadath
"Went to Non Solo Pizza last night for a dinner with my partner. What a delightful experience! The hostess was charming and professional, we were..."
Diana Melrose
"I have been going to this restaurant since it opened in the late 90s and it was always the place that makes you feel like in Italy... Yes it has..."
Goran
"Last weekend we decide to go to NSP at parnell rd I've been here five time at least. As a Italian food lover I highly recommend NSP as one of the few..."
Marie
"Very impressed with the food and service was excellent. I had the oysters for entree and duck for the main, both very nice. My partner had pizza for..."
Greg Deuchar
"I love this place!Brilliant atmosphere, delicious food, great wine selection. I take out of town clients here as it always impresses..."
Pedro Brash
"We went here the day after our wedding for a celebratory dinner. The booking was easy via email and when we went in a couple of hours early to see if..."
Nick Hanvey
"Long time coming back and wish they had another restaurant in Hamilton instead of on Waiheke. Calamari still the wife's favourite although forgot..."
Frances-Rose Ross
"A great lunch venue.The tapas is well done, the meat selection is frankly delicious and the service efficient and friendly. The venue itself is..."
Lucy
"This is one of those places where everytime you go your impressed & cant complain. Good pizza & great..."
Pavee
"NSP is one of those places you come back to again and again. The food is amazing. I've tried most of the pizzas and they are delicious. The wagyu..."
Gerard Ward
"i had a really good experience at non solo pizza for dinner on tuesday night. The only down side was that even thought we had a booking at 8pm, the..."
peanuts
"Pizza and pasta done in a high brow setting that surpassed expectations. Truffle fries and tiramisu were a highlight! Zuchinni pizza was a little..."
Laurie
"The great vibe of alfresco dining is truly reminiscent of an experience in Rome. The food was great. The speed was..."
A K
"Had a great experience. Started with two glasses of cloudy bay champagne. Then had tomato salad, a bit different as they use cinnamon on the salad...."
Henry Depew
"The vibe is winning. “Fast service” when i told the waiter that I have just finished work and extra hungry. Hands up..."
Damaris
"Attended on a semi-formal work event. Great service received. Alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks well portioned, thank you for keeping the water..."
Michelle Thompson
"Authentic Italian food. Our waiter was very attentive, despite looking after multiple other large groups. There was no space inside so we sat outside..."
Isabella Clague
"I ate a lot,pizza was really light. Atmosphere amazing! Highly..."
Marco
"Welcome to a little bit of Italy in the heart of Parnell. The bar the front is just the beginning, and as you walk into the courtyard, you’ll meet..."
Tim Warren
"I absolutely love this place !! Proscutto pizza was really good. second one i ordered buratta cheese that was amazing flavour, so soft with the pea..."
Sally
"We ordered truffle fries and margherita pizza. We really loved both menus. Margherita pizza is such a simple pizza, but the one from this place was..."
Lauren Son
"Authentic and absolutely delicious. The staff were VERY accommodating for dietary requirements- vegan pizza was amazing. The olives were top tier and..."
Benny M
"Beautiful meal tonight and fantastic service! Enjoyed a range of dishes shared, I don't think I could pick a favourite! Loved that I could taste the..."
Abby Walker
"Incredible pizzas and truffle fries. I don’t think you can go wrong with this place. If you’re looking for outdoor dining, they have a lovely..."
Karl Rock
"Always such a great experience coming to NSP. Attentive staff, yummy food and nice wine. We loved the bluff oysters, snapper/salmon/tuna crudo,..."
Ray C
"Continues to be a great venue however food dropping a bit. Calamari dried up over battered rings and gluten free pizza so bad that it shouldn't be..."
Sue Rewiti
"Second time here. Always packed with great looking people. Great Italian food. Pizza is authentic. Coffee is good. Everything is fresh. Nice ambiance..."
Michael Zhao