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Coco's Cantina
89/100 (1406 ratings)
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"We sat outside seated at the cute table and ordered the pea ricotta ravioli and meatball spaghetti to share. We also ordered house white wine which..."
G1k
"Ohhh Lordy. We ate here tonight and that was one heck of a meal!We had the Lemon & ricotta ravioli and the Linguine. The ravioli was so..."
Stacey
"Love the food and atmosphere here- always so cosy. Sundayā€™s are the best- less crowded and also the Sunday roasts are amazing value...."
Forking Hungry
"Its a little pricey for the amount of food you get, portions are small. But quality is fantastic, and service was great. Would absolutely go..."
Alex Basile
"LOVE happy hour here.... $7 wine! Cheap pasta!!!! AmazingLove sitting on the footpath and people watching - itā€™s the best.I love their..."
Chan Can Eat
"Fantastic food and service! We canā€™t wait to come..."
Annabel Harris
"Finally found some good Italian food in Auckland! The meatballs and spaghetti is freaking delicious! Can't stop thinking about it. God..."
Angie
"Great food all-around as per usual, however pork belly was a bit of a disappointment how it came out slightly burnt on the top and majority of it was..."
Peter Chan
"Finally visited this place after so many years looking at it from the car window lol. It is definitely aGreat place for catching up with friends..."
Food 24/7
"Love the atmosphere and food here! It is a bit pricy but you really canā€™t find anywhere like this in Auckland. The spaghetti meatballs..."
SpoonMe
"Popped into cocos cantina for dinner tonight. What an amazing atmosphere. The place was packed to the brim. Ordered the beetroot and blue cheese..."
Flippynz
"I had the polenta chips- my first time and it was definitely worth it. Also had the lamb rack which was cooked to perfection along with a green sauce..."
#fatlyfe
"My favourite restaurant in Auckland. It's quirky and fun and so welcoming. The food is amazing (the polenta chips, meatballs and vegetarian ravioli..."
Hannah Poole
"We had an amazing dinner at Cocoā€™s Cantina on K Road last Sunday, it was a jog down the memory lane for me as the food that Iā€™ve had would..."
Annie Ren
"The service here is golden, they make you feel at ease and just very welcome.The polenta chips are friigin yum.And my ravioli was..."
Mcm
"What an absolute god damned delight.I'd heard about Coco's, read about Coco's, walked past Coco's, smelled the aromas's coming from Coco's,..."
Kieran
"Cosy warm and personable. The wine list is great. The pork belly and fennel apple slaw ..... woooow and ridiculously good they complement..."
Foodslut
"Finally made it to Cocoā€™s Cantina and early enough to get a seat at the window with a view! This place packs out fast especially with happy..."
Jaffa
"Located on a crowded strip of Kā€™Road, Cocoā€™s Cantina has been trending for a while. My friends and I visited the place on a Saturday night around..."
Linh šŸ’›
"Cocos is probably my favourite restaurant in Auckland, the food is always amazing, the staff are great and the restaurant has a nice ambience. They..."
David
"Atmosphere is the best! Staff are friendly & quick!! Luv going here. Guttered I have a new phone as my old phone had pics.. def canā€™t leave here..."
Lia.ksi
"A group of 5 girlfriends visited for the very first time last night. We were absolutely delighted with the prompt, friendly and helpful service, as..."
Silva Star
"While I wasnā€™t blown away by the food when I first went to Coco's, the restaurant's reputation swayed me into coming again a few months later ā€“..."
Raymond Tiong
"Coco's Cantina does not do bookings. It's likely you will have to wait for a table, which is fine since you can get a drink at the..."
SLM
"Packed restaurant, sat outside for the evening having dinner with a friend.Ā  The food was delicious, staff made sure to check on outside customers..."
AGB
"Great place for a quick drink after work on a Friday at Happy Hour.That is exactly what I went for and ordered an Apple Cider. Staff were..."
Rohit Victor
"Not the best food but definitely not the worst either. Bloody amazing Tiramisu. Holy moly you have to try it! Nicely presented tea too. Just another..."
Kelly
"Let me tell you something.. Ā Coco's Cantina is far from making the top. Keeping your guests at the bar is one thing, but atleast have enough seats..."
Eniboo
"Fabulous Italian food and great service. Loved the tiramisu especially and the daily specials were great. We had some ricotta dip thing that was out..."
Petra Pearce
"Outstanding quality of food, best I've had at a restaurant. Just a bit too cheesy and oily for me, but that's because I don't like a lot of cheese..."
Imperius Malekith
"Came here with a friend who is a frequent diner here. We started off with happy hour drinks which is on offer until 7pm. For food we ordered the..."
Bobby Anderson
"This place holds a certain charm that can only be achieved with great family friendly service and ecletic decor to feel like you are in Nonna's home...."
Vicki Wong
"The service was amazing here - the staff were so friendly and accommodating. I had the Ravioli and it was the best pasta I have ever had. I'll..."
Sarah Cornes
"This was my second time here and I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had knocked through the main wall and expanded the restaurant...."
Lucyeatsakld
"Firstly the decor and the look is great, the service is amazing as the staff make you feel like part of the family, noting is a issue and when the..."
Brad Vidovich
"I've eaten here three times and I look forward to the fourth. When I need my Italian food fix, this is the place to go. The atmosphere is delightful,..."
T Jacobs
"If you love aracini balls and polenta chips, this place is definitely the best. I was apprehensive going here at first due to the rustic appearance..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Great service and delicious food!Will definitely come back. I love Italian food and they have some of the best Auckland has to offer. ..."
Noosheen Nezhad
"The food was amazing! I would highly recommend the Polenta fries and Arancini balls- they were both full of flavourĀ and big portions! Although we..."
Ashleigh
"Coco's for dinner Started with the risotto rice balls - they wereAbsolutely amazing! For our mains we had the pea and asparagus..."
Ariane Nuttall
"God I loooooooooooooove Coco's Cantina!The place cranks and the food is BANGING!!! Be early there is limited space and people come flocking..."
Alwayseating
"The food here is really yum, the pasta tastes really fresh. We had to wait quite a while for the food to arrive and it was averagely busy. I also..."
L.B.
"After years of pining after Coco's Catina - I FINALLY went! Boy oh boy I'm glad that I did šŸ˜. We arrived a little late but they didn't seem to..."
Monique Porteous
"Came here for my birthday, staff were awesome and attentive. Made sure drinks were topped up and we were looked after. Food came out and i was wowed..."
Gavin Verhulst
"You wouldn't expect much from the look of the establishment but wow awesome service so lovely the staff,and the food came out quick tasting so good..."
Raz
"Best Italian restaurant on K Rd by far :-) Ā Definitely about time that things were livened up on the old lady of Auckland, and Coco's brings style..."
Frank
"Good service, good sized portions, quality food. But be ready to wait for a long time (40-60mins) if you go there at peak hour! But you can always..."
ShoRt
"Recommended! I've been raving about this place after visiting last week. We came in large group and got a great table in their adjacent room...."
Fleur Cerecke
"This place is pretty good, very "rustic" and "hipster". Ambiance is great a bit small and crowded at times but overall I enjoyed dining here. Service..."
Nathalie
"We went on Tuesday night, could not believe how busy it was, full by the time we started eating, which in itself is a good indication. We were..."
Dave Koefoed
"This is a fabulous place. Italian food done beautifully, good vibes, friendly staff, etc etc. Not the place for a quiet refined meal - more fun &..."
Yoda
"Wow this place is so cool and the food is great as well! We dropped in for an early dinner before a show and it just happened to be their Happy..."
Austin
"Cocos thanks once again for a fantastic dining experience. I love your ethic as much as your tummy warming deliciously crafted food. You're delicious..."
Jessicamcharnley45
"Had the set menu between 12 of us. Great flavours and cooking. Very good value and deservedly very busy. Will definitely return soon. Recommend the..."
Neil Kellett
"Hearty home style Italian cooking with a no frills surrounding- great for an informal catch up with friends or a cost date night. Grab a table..."
Zoe Bowker
"okay so my friends go here quite often and ive never been. i walk past all the time, i wonder what could possibly be in those doors that everyone..."
Kp Food Reviewer 2000
"I've never been to Italy before but I feel like I just did and then it only took me 20 minutes to drive home and have a lie down after the most..."
Alana Rose Gray
"Just had a fantastic meal at Cocos. First time here and will definitely recommend to others. Good service, lovely atmosphere and amazing food. Thank..."
Colette O'Connor
"Such a fantastic spot. Beautifully lit, funky vibe and staff who make the place. Simple classical food done exceptionally well, it's a..."
Paul Evans
"the place is amazing has a wonderful buzz about it and totally love what they are doing here, very old school italian feel and definitely one of the..."
Gidz Khalifa
"Yess the hype is real this place embodies the old school restaurant in such an unassuming way! it has all the classic makings of an Italian family..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"My boyfriend took me here to celebrate my 20th birthday. I ordered the potato and ricotta ravioli with truffle mushrooms and and white wine sauce...."
Priscilla Khang
"One of my favourites hands-down. Unpretentious and amazing tasting Italian food. This place also has a fantastic cured meat and garlic sharing board..."
Meaghan Aureguy
"I went here with a bad bank balancešŸ˜’ I had to order a salad and watch the rest of my friends eat food. The salad was probably the best salad I've..."
Vincent Warner
"Had high expectations for Coco's - lots of friends had recommended it and I'd been waiting ages to give it a go. Did not disappoint! Got seated..."
Emily Pavey
"Have always wanted to try Coco's & finally did for my birthday dinner. Never have I ever felt so immediately comfortable in a restaurant. Everyone is..."
Michele
"food is nice but there is a long wait. staffs are really nice and friendly and for sure they know how to deal with customers and make them welcome..."
Shabnam Rafiei
"Everything on the menu is amazing with Coco's having a cool rustic vibe. Loved it, great atmosphere. Will definitely be back to try more..."
Victoria
"Coco's Cantina is a cherished destination on the busy and very eclectic K' Rd. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an Italian 'rural' enotica - where..."
Bri DiMattina
"Service was excellent, and great deals during happy hour :) the antipasti were quite nice. I had the spaghetti and meatballs - meatballs were huge..."
Maia Churichkova
"Great service with great food. The late could be a bit long but it's definitely worth it. Spaghetti with meatballs are saucy and have lots of..."
Poricasol
"Had been hearing great things about Coco's Cantina and the reviews were right, Went along on a Tuesday night, was a short wait for a table but..."
Toni Wilson
"It's the second time I've visited in 12 months and the staff are as enthusiastic as ever. The decor is funky, the music is good and the food is..."
Chas Nz
"Coco's cantina has been around for years but for some reason I have never made it there. Then when I saw it was in the metro top 50 restaurants I..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Great Italian food, great atmosphere, staff were very friendly and loved the music playing in the background. I had a prawn pasta dish, rich and full..."
Vitale Eti
"If you're after authentic and rustic Italian cuisine then this is the place. We had a large gathering there and were served a set menu. We had..."
Raffi
" I love this place and every time we go it's faultless. I always go for the pork and the last one with the smoked plums was delicious. My partner had..."
Kelly Kelly
"If a relaxed atmosphere and excellent food are what you are looking for then you found the place! Great decor, friendly staff and wonderful food. All..."
Hannah Shaw
"Fourth time at Coco's, food is always great, and if you don't like the service you should probably find somewhere more suited to your taste. Great..."
Ray Murphy
"Never had a bad meal and service has always been amazing this place will blow u away when u walk in u think its a quiet small spot then when inside u..."
Dave Son
"We went to this cute place for dinner yesterday. The decor and atmosphere takes you to Europe and we instantly felt like home.The service..."
Candy Boy Food Journey
"A very popular place with great food. The food is really tasty. Love the decoŕ here. I had the pork belly for dinner and it was moist with crispy..."
Jacqui Crawley
"The food and the atmosphere at Coco's is fantastic. I love the fact that it is on K'rd and not in Ponsonby. The staff is very welcoming and..."
JohnnyF
"I really enjoyed this place. Sangria was strong, but delicious none the less. I ordered the steak which was cooked perfectly. My partner had the..."
Jamez Hill III
"Really good service but quite expensive. The polenta chips and arancini balls are amazing. My pork belly main was quite over priced for what it was...."
Tessa Hall
"Wonderful! Beautiful food & atmosphere. Friendly staff. We ordered the ravioli, fish of the day, pork belly, antipasti platter, tiramisu plus so much..."
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"Great atmosphere, a hip and bustling eatery with the best meatballs in town, great for people watching and carousing late into the night. Oh and..."
Matthew Sunderland
"Great experience and great food!Lovely personal service from all the staff we dealt with and beyond incredible food! We ate mainly off the..."
Summer
"18 June 2013 Linda N.Went recently for the first time and can not wait to go back. The food was outstanding and the best wait staff we have ever..."
Lyn Nicholls
"Went here for the first time last night. Had a 3/4 hour wait to be seated at a table but we could have eaten sooner at the bar if we..."
Antonia
"I've been to Coco's Catina at least once a month since it opened! The food is always consistent and the service is great. Sometimes you have to wait..."
Meghan Titter
"The ambiance is fantastic, the staff are uber cool but don't know it and the food impresses every single time. Don't worry about what you order -..."
ElSizzling Chorizo
"We went to Coco's last Friday night, they don't take bookings but as it's summer holiday time they weren't too busy and we got a table straight..."
Anita Walsh
"This place was one of my favourite eateries and I would have celebrated a recent big birthday there, had it been open on a Sunday. However, I..."
NomNomPanda
"Went here for a work do and we all got food envy. Super spot! Delicious calamari, cosy fit out, good looking and friendly staff. Auckland has been..."
Brodie
"What a wonderful, friendly place to dine! We had such a great time, super friendly and efficient staff, a great menu to choose from and a fun..."
Jarrod Smythe
"Coco's is my all-time favourite in Auckland. I love its casual, vibrant atmosphere. Some might not like that it is super busy and bustling, and also..."
Jason Lingard
"Been for the first time to this lovely place a few days ago. The food was really nice. We had rice balls with blue cheese, the ravioli, the fish of..."
Giapo Grazioli
"I didn't know what took me so long to finally pay Coco's a visit. It wasn't a disappointing visit, although not cheap but we had a really great time...."
YellowBlankets
"MaƮtre d really attentive, novelty of writing your name on the wall for your booking.. So busy and a 60min wait on tables, got our table in 15 mins..."
Frequency
"Mmmmm Cocoā€™s Cantina. This lively lil space on Aucklandā€™s ecletic Kā€™rd is mine & my hubbyā€™s fave place to eat in the city, and has been for..."
Melissa Stininato
"Great atmosphere and service. The food is a great fusion of Spanish and Italian. Make sure you book to get a table. The cocktails are good..."
Sarah K
"Absolutely in love with this place! One of the best spaghetti and meatballs, polenta chips and delicious patĆ©šŸ I have an amazing time every time..."
Elena Khrustalyova
"What an amazing place to have food and catch up with friends. Place was buzzing, it was busy and looked amazing. It didn't feel like we are in..."
E R
"Great casual dining experience, superb (and fun) service and scrumptious food. Love that most dietary requirements are catered for and not a blink of..."
Chantal McNaught
"Very cool place with a great service and delicious food! Dont pass it and come to check it out! First time there and liked right away! The place has..."
Deanna
"Went with a group and booked their private room upstairs ($120 to book) which was awesome as we could listen to our own music and it was nice and..."
Anna Pomeroy
"Delicious food. Good service. Busy place. Had the Prosciutto and Rocket pizza and my son had the Meatballs. Specials on drinkā€™s depending on..."
Nicky Andrews
"Authentic italian food and great great service. The best meal I had in Auckland. Reasonable price with hospitality service makes me feel like..."
Lun Huang
"We came for happy hour on a Tuesday from 5:15-6:30ish. To our surprise they have a deal on Tuesdays for 17 dollar pizzas (20 for the prosciutto)! We..."
Helen Lee
"I have been coming here for just about 10 years and I should have posted this earlier. I am Italian but just the family name does not make you a..."
Davide Lovison
"Coco's Cantina saved my Friday. I didn't have a reservation but they had a table available outside. I had the seafood linguine, my partner had a..."
The Translator
"Favourite restaurant! Brilliant food and lovely people. Behind the scenes they are working hard to support all the right initiatives. A restaurant..."
christian heinigen
"A very good establishment, everything was very good. Well priced and approachable, not a nice fun casual place. It doesn't hit exceptional but it's..."
Andrew George
"beautiful food, we enjoyed our time here, Kira was professional in everyway, Luam was aone of the chef and recommended us some of their well known..."
Jeaffally Helu
"We celebrated a family birthday in the private dining room. The set menu was delicious and the perfect amount of food. We had our own bathroom and..."
Phoebe Prescott
"Such a beautiful, colourful and lively place for dinner and drinks. Amazing staff and delicious food, including lots of options for different dietary..."
Alayna Powley
"Lovely place with nice pizzas and great service. I only misses a little bit more of nduja punch in my pizza. Nonetheless very nicely..."
Mario Velasco
"Many tasty food options on the menu, nice wine list (with new options often) & nice environment. Always great service provided by their smiley and..."
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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
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Sophia Ignateva
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Bella Qian
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Courtney Shalls
"Amazing pastas! Everything was so delicious. Their belini is heaven! Definitely coming..."
FoodiesTable
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Chan Can Eat
"Had a last minute dinner here when our initial dinner venue choice closed early. We didnā€™t have too long of a wait for a table but the restaurant..."
Riddhi
"Dined here with a group of five friends. Since Prego doesnā€™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
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Lucy
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Kiki
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Rao
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Sharon Louie
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Charlotte
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Ziggyscratch
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Charis Yang
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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 werenā€™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 wasnā€™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..."
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"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 doesnā€™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.Ā We didnā€™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? ā€˜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, itā€™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
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"I hadnā€™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 donā€™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 donā€™t dissapoint me with the quality of their food. Love their creamy..."
Yuri.kim479
"I have been going to Prego for over 20 years and I would have had over 250+ meals there in my time....The service is exceptional... the..."
Campbell Spencer
"Had a work dinner there. Was a decent place, gets very crowded. I enjoyed their garlic bread. Was very soft and fresh. I ordered the Spaghetti Agaloi..."
Nidhi
"Prego is a long time favourite. We went today for a leisurely ladies lunch and catch up. The food and service was amazing as usual. The weather..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Went here last night for my friend's birthday. The service was great, the place is very busy and the food was amazing. Takes me back to Italy! Prices..."
Marggie Pascua
"Always busy place but always top service and amazing food there. Their pizza is one of the best in Auckland and their pasta and linguine always die..."
Feiran An
"I'm always on the look out for a good pasta.Service here is your usual standard and the ambience is nice and modern. We had the pesce,..."
Jeffie
"We arrived at 7.30 on a Saturday night and it was full , told we would expect a hour wait we left our number and headed up to Mekong baby . Well I..."
Emma Somerfield
"Very pricy but delicious, but i still dont really remember what I ordered... I can't find it on the menu but it was a pasta which had potato and beef..."
Heidi
"My go to Italian restaurant. The food here is absolutely delicious and the service is always really good. Their garlic pizza bread is a good bargain..."
Dxlche
"Absolute favourite. We go here regularly and always love the food. The staff are fabulous and always attentive. Good selection of wines and a menu..."
JP
"Really enjoyed my meal last night, first visit to this institution in maybe 3 or 4 years and pleased to say the standard hasn't dipped.First of..."
David
"One of my absolute favourite restaurants in Auckland. Not only are the staff constantly helpful and friendly, but the food is amazing. I've never had..."
Justin Boswell
"Great ambience, amazing food and great service (special mention to Jason). Loved the garlic pizza bread, duck risotto and the pizzas. One of the must..."
Pooja Pamula
"Prego The service seemed to start out shaky. We walked in and stood in a lost manner without being greeted until we happen to see the rest..."
Fiona Holden
"I had soup of the day. It was delicious. My partner had spaggetti bol. We also ordered the garlic bread it was so flaverful! The service waa great..."
Gemma Leigh
"Having visited this lovely restaurant for two valentines days in a row now, I can safely say I enjoy the experience each time. A wonderful place..."
Hangry Viz
"Very busy place but the staff dont forget to serve you. The waiter was awesome. Very entertaining and knew everything about the menu. Delicious..."
Pooja Karan
"Yummo!!! We came on Saturday night which was really busy. Got a seat after a half hour and ordered our food. I had the lamb ragu tagliatelle -..."
Thekittaysmeow
"I am so sad I forgot to take photos. Just amazing proper Italian food with beautiful flavours and not so rich that it makes you feel sick. I had the..."
Jasveen Kaur
"It was busy when I went there and the food came to me less than 20 minutes which is very good for how much staff were working the people in it. Very..."
Pauline Abeleda
"Went here for lunch. It is an experience I will never forget. The wait staff were amazing. Very friendly and attentive. The food was to die for! The..."
Payal
"Luv pregos pizzas but if your always left with pizza left over order a kids size if you are a fussy eater like myself, pro tip. Noise level can be..."
Jess-Louise Holmes
"Pregos very popular so get in quick if your hungry. Very lucky to have got a table at 6pm on a Sunday night...yes a Sunday! But it's easy to see why..."
Caroline Barrett
"Yum ! Service 10/10Food 10/10Atmosphere 8/10Delicious food and great service. What more could you ask for ?I had a..."
Foodie Feels
"We visited Prego for the first time on Saturday August 13th. We've been local for more years than we care to count so couldn't believe it's taken us..."
Tony Harper
"Would have to be the best Spicy Prawn Risotto I have ever experienced. Service was great, quick and clear. Had a yummy glass of cloudy bay sav to..."
Rachel Benge
"Consistently delicious. Great service - the staff seem to know whether you're in a hurry or on a casual business lunch and adjust their service and..."
Chelsea
"Have visited this place a handful of times now, definitely one of the best Italian restaurant in Auckland. Everything from the cocktails, to the..."
Michelle Ma Belle
"Little place in Tuscany (sort of) in Ponsonby,.Great food, Gnocchi was amazing and being a total duck obsessed freak the duck was perfect..."
Alwayseating
"I've been to Prego twice now and I am going again. Of the Italian staples Auckland has I would keep this in my book for a long time. It's a strong..."
A Libra Perspective
"Last weekend I had a bit to celebrate, so we had to choose a special place to go to. We chose Prego based on a dish offered on their menu, which was..."
Vivi S
"I absolutely love Prego. 5/5 always for me.Despite its aesthetic, it's actually a casual family friendly restaurant. You feel at home and..."
Louise MacNaughton
"I have travelled in Italy and to be honest Prego's food was better then a lot of food I tried in Italy. The service was excellent we went for a..."
Lilly Christine
"The food is ALWAYS great at Prego, dinner or lunch we have never had a less than perfect meal. Love going here, there is a lovely welcoming family..."
JP
"Went on a Saturday night and got a table and served straight away. The waiter was really helpful and explained the menu as required. Ordered the..."
Natasha
"I wasn't blown away by Prego the way I expected to be.After reading the rave reviews I definitely thought the food would be tastier.I..."
Britney Beeby
"Enter Prego, one of the finest Italian bistros located on the Posonby strip in Auckland since 1986. We arrived around 8pm on a Friday, the music was..."
Misherue
"Prego had been my go to resturaunt ever since my parents took me here as a kid. The place is always buzzing, great atmosphere and the staff are very..."
Harrison Davidson
"Just a great place to go we sat in the courtyard and it was fantastic.Food quality is very high , the waiting staff are enthusiastic , fun ,..."
Richard J
"An institution on Ponsonby Rd, what more can I say. This place has old school style, friendly waiters who introduce themselves by name, a classic..."
Frank
"Prego is one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland with an awesome variety of wines and spirits. The food is absolutely delicious and fresh. Is..."
Nfp
"I noticed today the date on Pregos menu - established 1986 - so they will celebrate 30 years this year & I can see why! This can't be said for many..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland - we couldn't find a fault in our experiences here.Last time we visited we got a table..."
Zamily
"Obsessed with this place. The garlic bread with aioli spread is to die for. Then the pizza. So much great pizza. I don't even look at non pizza..."
A
"Have been here twice. First time we went the food was amazing so we ended up going again. The wait staff the first time we went seemed very boring..."
Ryan Megson
"I come here often with my family. Food is good every time but I would never come on my own or with my partner as its slightly pricey but that's the..."
Caitlin Snodgrass
"Wow! Had dinner two weeks ago with my parents :-) lovely service ammmmaaazing meal. I had the oven baked snapper - wow simply wow! So Devine a little..."
Holly Southworth
"My partner and I came here tonight for dinner and drinks are we were very impressed! We sat outside under the heat lamps with fairy lights above us..."
Maddie
"Prego is located in central Ponsonby and is definitely a place people in the area should try! Normally very busy, we managed to grab a table straight..."
Sophie Ly
"Located in the heart of Ponsonby, Prego is an Italian fine dining restaurant serving authentic, traditional Italian cuisine. Last week I was lucky..."
Sophia
"Consistently good food, ambience and service. Thanks for a yummy lunch yesterday. Snapper and risotto was delicious! Date pudding and ginger ice..."
Thao Nguyen
"Came a couple months ago. The whole not taking bookings thing is a little annoying but that seems to be quite common among restaurants now. Garlic..."
Maia Churichkova
"Lucky enough to be able have been here a few times. Service was warm and welcoming. Calamari is a big YES! ! so tasty and perfectly seasoned. Steak..."
Jotori
"Great lunch and service even with little Thomas in tow. Kids menu, colouring in and including in all without hassle. Food amazing as usual had to..."
Melissa Pond
"Always love dining at Prego! Service is top notch and food is always delish. The waiter got my drink order wrong but it was quickly remedied. I had..."
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
"Came here for a family lunch- Great spot food was very rich but I ordered something out of the ordinary for me. Will be back was pretty good..."
Chloe-Mae
"Amazing Italian food ! Best in Auckland by far! Had an original margarita pizza! Yum ! Also went and had the special pie they had on their winter..."
Tafara Chaparanganda
"Legendary dining spot! Great Italian done right! Good for a good summers evening ! Top selection of wine and still has the best pizzas by farSarah..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"One of those places you can always depend on! Great ambience and good service. It's constantly busy at Prego so don't be surprised if you have to..."
HJ
"Prego is a long time family favourite and home to the worlds greatest lasagne. We've tried most of the menu and have never been disappointed with our..."
Paige Eriwata
"My friend and I decided to dine here tonight as we wanted to know what the hype was about. Prego is arguably one of the best Italian restaurants in..."
Mat
"Good place for lunch. Nice looking restaurant in a great location. I had the duck risotto which was delectable even if a tad too salty. The staff are..."
Meg McGimpsey
"I went to Prego with a friend who was visiting from overseas. We decided on prego after searching for a place we hadn't been to before. The service..."
Lisa V
"Amazing! The atmosphere hits you as soon as you walk in. Buzzing with people, you're pretty much ensured immediately you're going to have a good..."
Laura Hunt
"LOVE LOVE LOVE! This place is an absolute gem, I have never in my whole life in New Zealand, had Italian food this amazing. I had the spaghetti..."
Monique Porteous
"I had been wanting to go to Prego for some time after hearing really good feedback from colleagues and friends.My partner and I decided to..."
Ali
"This is a favourite 'Go to' spot for our family Birthdays. Love the Fettuccine Alfredo! Never had a bad meal here! Sometimes there's quite a wait and..."
Laura And Peli
"I've dined here over 10 times and it's great every single time. Also get takeaway since it's just a small walk from my place. Pepperoni pizza and..."
Blaine Stevenson
"Hopped over to prego after dinner at Blue breeze Inn just cause I heard rave reviews about their desserts...and they do live up to it. The ambience..."
Jay
"Ponsonby has so many new eateries that its easy to overlook the old ones. Prego is an example (It started in the 80ā€™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..."
SinƩad 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 entrƩe (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, Ā ...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.Ā  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 ā€œwith 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 donā€™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 entrƩe, 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
Ginas
74/100 (1281 ratings)
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Truffle Fries with Aioli
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polpette
pizza caprese
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Fettuccine Carbonara
Gnocchi Al Ragu
Pollo Parmigiana
Spaghetti Scoglio
Pasta
Sticky Date Pudding
Tagliatelle Mare E Monti
Toscana Pizza
TiramisĆŗ
Arancini
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"I just died and went to heaven I have never left a review before at a restaurant. I don't have Facebook so I am writing this from my wife's..."
Juliet McCormack
"Bought a grabone for four - took my elderly mum and celebrated last night in NZ with visiting relative from Chile. Was a great night out. Loved the..."
Jane Christie
"Amazing dinner tonight thanks. Took the extended family out for Miss 11's birthday because she wanted "the best spaghetti and meatballs" ļæ½ for her..."
Damon Kinley
"To Joyce, Alex and the staff, Just wanted to say a huge Thank you to you both and your awesome staff for a fantastic Saturday night. We all..."
Beryl Heka
"Great night we had for my friendā€™s hens night! We had Kirk as our waiter and did a great job entertaining our table of 17 ladies ļæ½ The games were..."
Chrystal Tayler
"Wow! What an amazing team! We emailed our orders in advance as we had to leave quickly and the team was incredible with fast communication and..."
Joy Kavya Ravela
"So hard to find a decent, authentic Italian restaurant in Auckland, but Gina's is one of them! Feels just like the pizzeria's you'd come across in..."
Sarah Albrecht
"Excellent place!!! very good Italian restaurant and with very good attention, 100%..."
Kturro Krmona
"Had a office end of year catch up here. From booking until the event I contacted Gina's via email and got a prompt reply. The food was amazing and..."
Dulani Rupasinghe
"One of our favorite restaurants in Auckland! Staff are so welcoming and lovely. Food is reasonably priced with generous potion. Let alone the food..."
Cindy Z
"Nice little restaurant located in the heart of Mt Eden, came here for dinner, so street parking is by chance. Tried several different dishes and..."
PP CC
"Enjoyed a yummy meal of pizza and polenta chips. The chips were a good size, plenty of them and the dip was a perfect accompaniment. Toscana pizza..."
Vanessa Baker
"I ordered the pizza caprese with chilli flakes and my friend ordered a garlic bread! The pizza caprese is essentially a Margherita pizza with fresh..."
Heeda QAS
"Food was incredible and came out very quickly! Service was amazing and very welcoming. Definitely will be going back! My partner and I loved the..."
Ava Silby
"One of my favourite places as a treat! Location is super handy with parking on side streets. Price is reasonable, the food comes out SUPER fresh, I..."
Devina DK
"Loved the burrata board and arrabiatta pasta! Quick service and so..."
Puja Shah
"Best Italian Cuisine in Auckland. Second visit in one week and can't get enough. Highly recommend..."
Maria Mezher
"Very nice food and lovely place. Recommend the pizza! They have a great garden area at the back as..."
Evelyn Mendel
Portofino Italian Restaurant
70/100 (2270 ratings)
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Seafood Risotto
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Bruschette
Salmon
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Pesto
Fettuccine Con Pollo
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TiramisĆŗ
Spaghetti carbonara
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Pasta
Mozzarella
Cheesecakes
Chicken Salad
Salad
Bolognese
Eye fillet
Scallops
Lasagne
Clams
Olives
Carbonara
Calamari
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Great Italian restaurant, handy location , friendly..."
Rex Chen
"We went on a quite Monday evening so had the place pretty much to ourselves. The food was great, fettuccine con polo was amazing and the waiter,..."
Pretesh Patel
"Delicious pasta, lovely waiter. Will be..."
Missmelissajacob
"Went there today for dinner, I ordered an pizza and my partner ordered carbonara pasta, both was really delicious, good wine selection as..."
Jessicahelenapeixoto
"Best italian restaurant for me with huge servings and well seasoned dishes :) celebrated our 1 year friendship with my bestfriend šŸŽ‰ compliment to..."
Ryan Soriano
"We don't see why there are such poor ratings :)Great service, delicious food with great portion sizes and fair prices. Not to mention you have..."
Mashed_Potato
"what a lovely place to dinein..beautiful waterfront sit out option with great authentic italian food.food tastes great and ambiance is just..."
The Food Lover
"Food as amazingly great. Felt like we were in Italy. We ordered a pizza and pasta. Very fresh and had that homemade taste!Service..."
Liuxxx
"Sunday late lunch while waiting Denny Setiawan took his new bike - ordered bruschetta galleto, this place has a nice view especially in summer..."
Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386
"The location is superb. The staff and service was good. Payed $22.5 for the burrata and $19.5 for the bolognese. Burrata definitely needed more..."
BelaIna
"The waiters at portofino were muy bien! Super friendly and were filled with spirit that really helped make the atmosphere of the night incredible...."
A A Ron Tsoi
"We had our friends birthday here, the food was delicious and the staff are really nice. We all had a really good time here šŸ‘Œ highly recommend..."
Emily Shen
"Staff are always friendly and polite. Food is very tasty and well presented and beautiful views of Auckland's harbour and scenery. Great Italian..."
Sassy Radish
"Had an extended family dinner here earlier this week. Lots of seating, looked very upmarket and chic. Service was attentive and friendly. My fiance..."
Janice McCartain Dagg
"I love the pasta here me and my partner visit every once in awhile because there isn't anything she loves here. The salmon pizza is a bit too salty..."
Chris L
"Went here for lunch today . Food was really good had a lot of flavour and the portions are descently sized also is a little bit on the pricy side but..."
Aman
"Went for a group end of year dinner celebration. The food was tasty, service was great and atmosphere was nice. I ordered thr pasta salad which was..."
Bailey
"Great location and atmosphere. Service can be improved... the staff members are quite busy and may be that is why they tends to forget, haha. Ordered..."
Lyn Lin (Zomato Gold Share Code LINL3293)
"Delicious pizzas and lovely ambience. Have been coming here for years and it is always consistently good. Would recommend this to anyone wanting..."
Kaizeen Kolah
"After loving Portofino at Mission Bay we decided to visit here. I'm also surprised by the low score as I thought the opposite. The ambiance here is..."
Farah Mohammed
"Again not sure by the overall low score here.Recommended by staff in The Sebel Viaduct Harbour.Two lovely pastas (spaghetti and cannelloni)..."
Connoisseurc
"Why such negative reviews? I'll admit I was close to not going here due to those bad reviews, however as the menu looked so good and my wife being a..."
Adam Thomas
"Wonderful food, I'll definitely come again to try the new items of the menu! It was nice that the owner personally met the guests. I liked the quiet..."
Millie NZ
"Shocked by all the bad reviews! We really loved this place - the food tasted like authentic North Italian cuisine - perhaps people have been to..."
Bad English
"Not sure why the overall rating here is really low. The staff were really friendly and there is a good view too. We got the lasagne and the fried..."
Dxlche
"Came here on a Saturday night, the restaurant was packed. We were seated promptly upon arrival, however wait time was a downer and the reason for the..."
Chomnomnom
"Myself and my wife were almost hesitant to go here because of poor reviews in the past, but we noticed all the new reviews were good. And we loved..."
AravindKumar HariNarayanan
"Huge amount of wine selections. Tried their pasta and pizza. Pasta was good. Pizza was too small for what I paid. Service was below average. I can't..."
Shenda
"Mostly,the previous reviews said that the service was so disappointing,but what I experienced last night was fantastic.The manager looked after..."
Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul
"Walked to the viaduct to find a new place to eat with my friend. We wanted to try this beautiful place. Great customer service and our meals were..."
Tiatiatia
"We ordered Insalata Cesare with chicken, Spaghetti Bologenese, and Affogato with liquor for lunch today. Actually, the food is delicious and can fill..."
Patrick Tong
"I loved my meal here! We started with garlic pizza which was crispy and buttery. The mains took quite a while to come out and when they did I..."
Amy Phun
"We went for dinner last night , we booked last minute for a group of 18 , we had a great service , beautiful atmosphere and delicious food , we been..."
Fiona
"Had a great time there on Saturday with my family. Was my wife's birthday, she loves Italian and mum loves trying out new food. We have been to the..."
Miraaz Peerbhai
"After reading some reviews I was a bit worried about the pasta, so decided to have the Veal Marsala. I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the meal..."
Juanine
"Saturday night was my second time here. I had to try the chicken fettuccine my friends kept boasting about. They were right! It was such a divine &..."
Doreen Milo
"Such a lovely place the food is a bit pricey but worth every penny! We had to wait for ages for the food to arrive. But I guess that's not a..."
Rithika Reddy
"Came to this place on a friends 18th as a last minute formal luxury dinner. They welcomrd us quickly which was great!The staff had introduced me..."
Alex Hogg
"Nice setting overlooking viaduct harbour. Perhaps just a touch pretentious, the Kitchen served up a delightful traditional Spaghetti carbonara and a..."
Laurie Ellul
"Had an awesome time. The food was amazeballs, can not fault the flawless service of FRANCISCO! You need to promote that guy or give him some type of..."
Mitch Tuitupou
"We arrived at around 10.30 pm last night October 10th. 4 adults. We ate entree, mains and dessert. We also bought wines. The service was excellent...."
Ken White
"I went there in a cold windy night. It was warm and dark. Exactly the way I liked it to be. I had a spaghetti alla bolognese, or something like this(..."
Lily
"Average. Nice selections of cocktails. I think that this place is just a normal italian restaurant of what you would expect out of italian..."
Nikki
"Had lunch today at Portofino on the viaduct with 2 of my friends we've got one of the tables on the balcony were the view is beautiful, I have to say..."
Angelica Sosa
"We came here for dinner and got a vongole spaghetti to share and a steak each. The pasta wasn't that great - dry and tasteless, but the steak was..."
Misty
"We came here for one of our anniversary dinners and we sat down to enjoy a plate of Seafood marinara spaghetti and vegetarian cannelloni. The..."
House Of Eats
"I do have not an inclined fondness of foodĀ from this cuisine, therefore, my review should be objective; or at least, to a substantial extent.The..."
Audric Kam
"My friends and I come here often as most of us are based in the city. I've had a lot of good times here but there have been some misses...."
@KeraBearEats
"Nice Italian restaurant located in the heart of the viaduct night life. Found the staff very friendly and the service was pretty good, except we were..."
Luke
"Been here twice now, good food, good prices for the prime location and friendly staff :) definitely would go again. Had to wait a while for meals but..."
Nikki
"I cannot speak for the whole menu, but this place still serves the best seafood risotto I have had in Auckland - and I have ordered that from many..."
Where.iate
"Last night we had friends visiting from Queenstown so we decided to take them out for dinner. Portofino was our preferable choice as we dined there..."
Alex Sipka
"I have been to Portofino Viaduct for many years now, and yes they may be a little slower at times, but that's when it's full house. It's a huge..."
Lawrence Chan
"Food was excellent and lovely setting for a Friday..."
Andrew McIlwrick
"We went there for my son's birthday at his request for an Italian meal. We had an excellent waitress, very keen and friendly and the food was great...."
Karyn Van Den Hurk
"Visited Portofino at viaduct last night, got nice table looking over harbour, atmosphere was great ..good selection of Italian wines ..minestone soup..."
Krista McCoy
"my English is not good, but don t belive some ppl saying here is worst Italian restaurant, i tried by my self and my boyfriend last weekend,waiters..."
Sarah X
"Last night I be with my family in Portofino Restaurant on Viaduct,I am very happy, wonderfull Italian food,best service.Waitter is very happy and..."
Nicole
"I'm a waitress at Portofino Viaduct and i just want to justify your expectations of good service. Firstly, please explain further what you think good..."
Anna Pagent
"wow what a great dining experience of NZ. I love the way there are crabs in the mussels - it gives a sense of connection to the food chain. The..."
Diana Felton-Thorpe
"I have been going to this place for the past few years, and it is a fabulous place to eat at. Great for celebrating couples' anniversaries and team..."
Sylvia
"Portofinos Restaurant was lovely to dine at. I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine which was exceptional and filled all the expectations of it that I had..."
Cleopatra Garland-Giese
"Portofino Viaduct is great for that formal Italian dining experience without the hefty price tag (compared to other restaurants in the Viaduct) as..."
Heartshrooms
"Very beautiful and authentic Italian restaurant. Loved the vibe of this place. Has a very stunning view from the dining area. Very friendly staff!..."
raadhna ramnee
"I loved this place, it was birthday dinner and being vegetarian they have so many options, Food is great and love the overall. will surely recommend..."
Rashmi Sharma
"Amazing menu with so much to choose from. Service was very efficient, and the food was..."
Christina Bird
"Went here with my friend at Friday evening. After strolling around the viaduct, my friend suddenly looked at this place and promptly scanned the..."
Alutsyah Luthfian
"Dine here! You won't regret! I'm SHOCKED that this restaurant has such a low rating due to picky customers not knowing that they are at an authentic..."
Jason Vu | The Stay Hub
"Nice food. Ok price. Lovely vibe and atmosphere. Lovely..."
Dane Garrett
"Food was great! Had oysters and the casarecce alfredo. oysters were $5/one which seemed fairly reasonable in my experience, however for almost $30..."
Cholbs1998
"Iā€™m not sure why the reviews are so low because this was one of our best meals after a week in Auckland. We went for an early dinner/ late lunch..."
Carrie Gee
"The food is amazing. Best we have ever had. The staff are friendly and the food arrives promptly and..."
Jo Prior
"Excellent food & the service from the waiter was amazing. Cheerful, friendly & his banter went down well with everyone. Highly..."
Sandy Heard
"Fresh and quality ingredients, loved the chicken liver dish..."
Kiah Bhogal