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Caffe E Cucina

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"Brunch for nine on Sunday for a birthday treat with family. Excellent service, delicious food in a great setting. This family has found a new meeting..."

Toni Sutherland

"Amazing food, perfect service, nothing is too hard for them. Would recommend to everyone. Coffee is great too..."

Vicky Hunt

"Perfect Italian food with an incredible wine list to match! All the staff were super friendly and supremely helpful..."

Matthew Nickson

"Had a fantastic dinner for 4 last night. Awesome service, nothing was too much trouble for the team looking after us. Superb fish, whitebait, and a..."

David Jones

"I faaarking luv the joint. The owner Slav just rocks. Boooom bada..."

Zane Cleaver

"Fantastic food and service. Was a great place to have Mother's day breakfast, even though it was very busy, we didn't have to wait too long for our..."

Julie Sorensen

"Best pizza in town, great vibe & excellent..."

Cindy De Sousa Hall

"We had a wonderful dinner Saturday night the service was exceptional and the food was wonderful. Staff went out of their way to accomodate our every..."

Sarah Wilson

"Absolutely fantastic staff and food was amazing! Our group of 11 thoroughly enjoyed our night out, will definitely be..."

Andrea Mynott

"Best customer service at this restaurant, always welcoming and friendly and the food is delicious too! Doesn’t look like much from the outside,..."

Cat

"Excellent service, I’ve been here a couple times and the service and food is always up to scratch, my only criticism would be that the menu isn’t..."

Roxy

"Amazing food, king prawns and calamari to start with Caesar Salad and Fish of the day for main. Great wine recommendation and love the service! Had..."

Sarah English

"This is an hidden gem. The place has character and the service was exceptional. I was looking at the ratings and I do understand for some people..."

BelaIna

"My friend and I went over the shore for a ride and we came across this establishment. A lovely gentleman greeted us and made us feel welcome. The..."

Nia T

"Caffe E Cucina is damn fine girlfriend. Used to come here when I was younger and it was always fairly good. I recently ordered from here off uber..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Top notch restaurant! Amazing food and excellent service! Will definitely be coming back here! I highly recommend this place if it’s an authentic..."

Nawar

"We went here for dinner last night on a bit of a whim - we were not disappointed. The servers were attentive to our needs and offered good..."

Bevan Edwards

"$ 15 for main menu plus coffee. The service is perfect.Food is a general taste.I was impressed by the staff who were very helpful.The..."

Julia

"Yes! I finally found a great Italian restaurant in Auckland, again. The service was incredibly friendly and responsive. The atmosphere is nice and..."

Mmmfood

"Yummy food for an awesome price! Really like the meals here, only disappointment was my eggs, when asking not to have runny eggs the waiter..."

Maiya Richmond

"Came in here for a coffee. Little bit confusing as to whether it is a coffee house or a restaurant.. Regardless of that, the premise is clean..."

Waiwera

"Loved the atmosphere and customer service was fantastic. The lamb gnocchi and risotto was definitely worth going back for and panna cotta was..."

Ayame

"Went there yesterday with my cousins and the staff was so friendly. I was impressed by the ambiance. I have a few allergies such as gluten, onion and..."

Demery Noma

"Love the food! So much so I am scared to try something new but each time I do the meal is equally as good! Amazing service. Can not fault the place...."

LH

"My family and I went out for my birthday dinner last night, service was AMAZING, the manager and the waiter were fantastic, professional but..."

Alaina Furlong

"Best breakfast on the Shore!!! If you get there before 10am the entire breakfast menu is $15 including coffee!!!! The menu is extensive..."

Annemarie M

"Fast friendly service, amazing tasting dishes and good wine knowledge from the waiter - warm inside on a cold night as well - great night had by our..."

Andrew

"We were there for an early Sunday dinner (Four of us) and was impressed with the personal approach of the staff and I guess, becuase they were not..."

Yzette Van Der Westhuizen

"Been here a few times and NEVER disappointed! Excellent service, waiters and management have a good sense of humour, food top notch. Good to find..."

Debbie Breedt

"Great experience and good and honest food. After bad experience at other Italian restaurant in Albany I have decided to go to this lovely..."

T A

"I came here for a date after having had a bad Italian experience elsewhere. So I walked in with high expectations wanting it to be perfect to make up..."

Kimothy

"Amazing place to go! Been here a few times already and always super friendly and great food. Most definitely my regular place to eat! 10/10..."

Calvin Foss

"Astonishing customer service, astonishing food, astonishing speed, astonishing ambience, absolutely astonishing. Will be back again and again...."

Sebastian Hult

"We come here often and it is consistently great! Super friendly staff and excellent service. We have been here with kids, with our friends and as..."

Paul.hebbink

"Lunch here today Had the wagyu burger Partner had pizzaPerroni beerBoth sensational Service friendly This is a must try..."

Richard J

"Dined here for lunch today. The express lunch menu is awesome value with a variety of meal options & a wine, beer or soft drink for $20. I had the..."

Sarah S

"I got taken to Caffe E Cucina for another work lunch. When I heard it was a "cafe", I had visions of bacon & eggs and coffee going through my mind -..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"I am easily giving it a five coz the service was amazing! We tried the Pollo Affumicato to share and man were we glad to have shared it coz it's so..."

FoodieOodie95

"Great food // Easy going and entertaining hospitality // Good selection of wine We came here for a birthday lunch and we thoroughly enjoyed..."

Gabriela Glory

"Recommend this Italian cafe. I live nearby and whether I'm just popping in for a coffee, sitting down outside enjoying a beautiful dinner with my..."

Licina Zivka

"One of my favourite places! Awesome waiters, never had a bad meal there and they can cater for all tastes (which in my family is saying something)...."

Jon Pickford

"Me and my partner had breakfast this morning and it was ok..but nice coffee ..use to be very busy place ..don't know what happen. hope this will do..."

Maya Harlin

"Absolutely stunning! Such a variety on the menu with the most welcoming staff that are attentive but not annoying :) I had the fettuccine like pasta..."

Elizabeth Pondling

"We love dining at E Cucina. The food is always good, for dinner we normally get the bacon wrapped scallops, the surf and turf and then the..."

Maddie

"Me and hubby have been here a good handful of time and have always enjoyed the food and wine. There is one waiter there that can be a bit OTT but..."

Summerlee Fataoui Schick

"Been there on what I believe was their opening day a few years ago. Went back a few times since then. Service is quite welcoming and warm. The food..."

Kishore Mitra

"I liked their food better before they changed their menu! I loved the little sharing plates - the mushrooms were divine! The food is good but can..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Great friendly service, food was excellent, a bit pricey, but no regrets. My only issue was it was very noisy due to a private party in the..."

Fraser Collins

"Beautiful setup and atmosphere, perfect for a second or third date- as long as you're willing to spend a little more! The food was delicious and..."

Cathy Ma

"Breakfast always good, service depends on who is on, any food complaints delt with quickly and efficiently, usually a good experience, friendly..."

Tony

"Great Atmosphere and Service !Went here for lunch today after some months since a work function.Food was amazing ( Beef Cheek Ragu )..."

Matt D

"Today we decided to try the café's express lunch which offers a meal and a glass of wine or beer for $20. There were many appetising options and we..."

Lochbuie

"Have visited a few times - dinner is always great, top notch food (bit pricey but worth it). They also do a great breakfast special. Service can be a..."

Kat M

"What a fantastic meal I've just experienced at such an incredible Italian restaurant the deco just made it all so much better sitting by the wine..."

Natasha Black

"My Sunday cafe during the winter time where I relaxe and indulge in tranquility of being next to the fireplace listening to the rain pattering..."

Keith Bang

"You can tell this is a very good restaurant but our experience was mixed. When we arrived, we were just ignored for a while and told by a cranky..."

Aiman Bagasra

"Visited Caffe e Cucina 2 weeks ago with my family, after attending a funeral at Schnapper Rock just up the road. We walked in, were greeted, and told..."

Billie Cole

"I booked a reservation for 7 via the online tool for Mothers Day breakfast Sunday 11th May. My daughter and I had already been before fore breakfast..."

Susan Taylor

"I went there today for Mothers Day with my husband, our two children (11 and 9), mum and dad, cousin and her husband, and we all LOVED our dining..."

Fiona

"Just finishing dinner now so writing this review while still in the restaurant. I had dinner here with my son for the first time. He has eaten here..."

Will Wilson

"Had Christmas work dinner here. food was delicious and service was exceptional. I will come back for sure. i recommend people to come if you want a..."

Kody Jessup

"This place is exceptional! The menu is great, food is delicious and the staff go out of their way for guests. The wait help and front house staff..."

Donna Stapleton

"We have often been to Caffe e Cucina for breakfast and have always had good food and good service. We decided to go out for dinner to celebrate my..."

Sandra Batley

"We went there (family of 4) yesterday for dinner after reading all the reviews. We had trouble booking over the phone so ended of going in person for..."

XCiting Trips

"Caffe e Cucina A+++++. We have been for dinner, lunch and most recently went for breakfast a couple of weeks ago. It was the BEST BREAKFAST we have..."

Linda Grey

"Café Cucina - Fantastic, We keep coming back to this place! The best Café in Auckland!!! Great service and the food is amazing!. Love the staff who..."

Rick

"Stopped in here for the first time a week ago (as it is by my boyfriends house) & all we could think of the whole time we were there is, "why..."

Monique Williamson

"My partner surprised me with dinner out the last time I was in Auckland, and what a treat!!Caffe e Cucina is our new favourite place to eat...."

Victoria

"I have been to this restaurant many times and keep coming back trying different dishes and wines. They have a great selection and the food although..."

Geoff Long

"I have been here twice for dinner & once for breakfast. Every time the food was amazing! the staff are very friendly and attentive. I wouldn't..."

Lisa

"The welcoming atmosphere, helpful & friendly staff were great, and made the evening fun. Our waiter was awesome , was always available to cater..."

Sharon Johns

"I don't usually bother writing reviews but after reading the reviews here before dining at Caffe e Cucina using a deal voucher I felt I really needed..."

Caron Armer

"This was our second time that we have had dinner at e cucina and it was excellent. Attentive staff,delicious food. all round very good, although on..."

Yvette Atkinson

"Three of us breakfasted on Sunday morning and we found everything about this restaurant exceptional... impeccable service, great menu choices, prompt..."

Mike Erskine

"Always a pleasure to dine here and Sunday was no exception. The waiters were knowledgable and friendly - and very patient with my 18 month old too...."

Sandi Gamon

"Great lunch and will be back to try their evening atmosphere!I had the veggie cannelloni and adult daughter had the meatballs with spaghetti. ..."

Wendy Green

"Went there for my birthday. Amazing service. The gentleman that served us was brilliant. The best service I have ever had a restaurant. The wait for..."

Harrison C

"Have been there with girlfriends for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and food. Decided that we would take my husband there with our two..."

Susie Sullivan

"After a delicious evening dining experience at e Cucina a few weeks ago, todays 'girls' lunch was delicious once again. We were warmly welcomed and..."

Catherine Carran

"Great food, real Italian, awesome surroundings and excellent service! For lunch or dinner try this place, everything we have tried on menu is..."

Lyle Irwin

"Last night we were kindly welcomed by Marko. Service was out standing and so was food, however, one pasta dish was very small but was rich with..."

Sean

"Our meal was amazing. I can honestly say, this is the best Italian meal I have had in Auckland in the last 20 years. The service was fast and..."

Lhweighton

"I was a little concerned once I had made my booking for 8 people after reading the earlier review. I didn't need to be. We were celebrating my..."

Kaye

"This is the second time we have dined here and both times we have been impressed with Caffe e Cucina. They have an amazing choice of food and..."

Erin Syms

"We have now adopted this place as our fav restaurant. We take all our friends and consider ourselves locals now. The staff are fabulous, we like..."

Gill

"We had a dinner there and overall it was good. Pock belly was very impressive. The desserts are very yummy also. But price is a little too..."

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"Had dinner at Caffe e Cucina last night (Saturday). Great welcome, unfortunately the service was very slow. Food was okay. The group in the bar were..."

SylviA Caira

"As far as Italian food and good service goes, this restaurant was a nice surprise. We would never have known that a restaurant like this would be..."

Rachel

"Bought a voucher deal as there is hardly ever any in this area. Have never heard of this place but was quite excited.Booked on a Friday night..."

Dana

"The new building with its outdoor/indoor dining gives the benefits of outdoor dining in the summer but keeps you cool.The staff are..."

Tim

"I have been now about 7 times, each a slightly different experience, but all of them excellent. I have to agree with many of the above comments, it..."

Lesley

"My family and I have eaten at Cafe Eccucina several times and it never fails to please, Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.When it came to choosing a..."

Linda Francis

"I tried this restaurant twice using a voucher but they simply served you and gave the highest quality of service and food with friendly staff,..."

Mandy

"Lovely food, I had osso bucco which was large and very good, husband had steak cooked just how he asked. Only suggestion i would make is they sell..."

Debbie Gatland

"I came to this restaurant four times now, with friends and family and we were impressed each time we came here. Today morning mum and I were sitted..."

KAR

"Dined here on the 9th May (Wife b'day) and was absolutely delighted with this little gem. Whilst Italian theme, my drink waiter was Turkish and my..."

Pedro Brash

"A very friendly greeting by Marco set the tone for an excellent lunch. Great ambiance. Menu gave us plenty of choices and the food was superb...."

D&P Parker

"LOVE THIS PLACE! Doesn't look like much from the road, but inside is so modern and romantic with low lit tables. The service is excellent & the..."

Rochelle Hilton

"The staff are friendly and service pretty fast. While the food is good and we enjoyed our meals, I think I was a little disappointed because of all..."

Alice S

"Wonderful good quality, well priced food. We recommend the canelloni for dinner (also a available take away) and eggs benedict for brunch. The staff..."

Nicole

"Although this restaurant is in an unusual location, it has the most outstanding food, and a great wine list. We can highly recommend the bread &..."

Celeste Bowden

"FAN-TAS-TIC. From even 'before' you walk in the door you are treated like Royalty. We were greeted outside the door and shown inside. The staff are..."

Julie Stewart

"So impressed! Went for dinner on a Saturday night and the food was amazing. Also the guy in charge was so welcoming and provided us with such a..."

Candice

"I have to say I was very impressed. Food was amazing, service was impecable and was just a great night out for dinner. The only bad thing I can say..."

Chantelle

"Really, really lovely place. Casual but trendy. Service is excellent. Food was amazing and soooo good. Do try..."

Cyndy Price

"Had heard this place was good but it surpassed what I thought it would be. Attentive and friendly staff, a great wine list and menus that have..."

J Dabrowski

"Have been 3 times in 3 weeks - excellent restaurant, great interior, super food. There were over 150 bookings on the first night we went and they..."

Ann Thornton

"This was a real find in Albany as visiting Caffe e Cucina. Good food, great wine and excellent service. Restored my severely damaged faith in..."

JasonSmith

"One word - Amazing :)Great friendly staff - Great food - lovely wine - lovely vibe Have been back many times since opened for brunch,..."

Amanda

"What a superb gem hidden away. We came for breakfast. Great corn fritters and eggs benedict with superb bacon. Brilliant staff; nothing any trouble..."

Ron

"Arrived on Thursday 13/10/10 6.30pm so nicely setup stayed outside to watch the sunset to drink and eat our meal which was delivered promptly hot and..."

Kim Davidson

"great coffee and lovely surroundings, casual area and formal area.Went to long lunch today with friend, great food, recommend the Okawa Pinot..."

Deidre Anderson

"We had the pleasure of dining at Caffe e Cucina on Friday night. First impression was fantastic - the service was attentive and welcoming from the..."

Sienna

"Chic and new Italian restaurant. Great atmosphere, nice bar for cocktails and drinks and pleasant dining. Like the Wine Rack feature wall. Food is..."

Justine Dyer

"Dined at Caffe e Cucina on Saturday 02 October. Amazing food, great service, good value for money, huge selection of food to choose from, an..."

Karen Deane

"Service is spectacular. Very professional staff. Great environment. Bit pricey but worth..."

Shamal Kumar

"Four of us had lunch here today - it was quiet - BUT what super people, a lot of fun- very friendly service and the FOOD was excellent. For starters..."

Anne Green

"Very good Steak, salad, Tiramisù, as per pictures. The tiramisù is 18, whereas the 300 gr Steak is..."

G S

"They made our Saturday afternoon. A bit late lunch but worth ever. Warm Welcomed. Quiet place around 2.30pm to 3.30pm. A bit confused about menu as..."

Kambiz Radman

"First impression: it's an Italian restaurant in a car park. Spacious venue & fantastic wine list. Freindly service with plenty of good options on..."

Duncan Macnicol

"Been here after many years. Food was still nice but the service was very poor. I was almost slipped over in the reception area when both coming in..."

jin hee ahn

"I went to Caffe E Cucina for a tinder date (which went pretty well, I think she likes me!) for lunch, and had a great time. We ordered different..."

Morgan Williams

"Delicious pasta and beautifully presented on the plate, we also ordered a kids’ bolognese pasta which was..."

Ozana Corkery

"Team lunch today. Not crowded. Good ambience and music not too loud. Amazing food. Great serving! Ordered seared salmon and it was yum! Definitely..."

marvin navarrete

"We went for dinner and had lamb gnocchi and the margarita pizza, the gnocchi was the star of the show, really flavoursome, the pizza was lacking,..."

Matt Wilson

"Very good place for a Kai & a chill. Like all places, it may have it's days as depicted in some other reviews, but we had/have had a great time..."

James Francis

"Great food and coffee during weekdays. I was stunned by the fantastic taste of the coffee that I was served, and how beautiful and tasty the egg..."

头鱼

"Thanks for a wonderful experience last night. A group of 15 people and your service was excellent. Your staff Attentive, the food was amazing. Lamb..."

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