The restaurant’s ambience was very good and the servers were really friendly. I feel like the chef doesn’t care about the food and I feel like the place is becoming more like a fast food place by the day.
Our favorite Italian restaurant, ideal for family with kids, tasty food and reasonably priced.
Excellent service and good delicious meals,although pizza was ok,atmosphere was great. A bit noisy, I guess that's because its a popular and busy place to dine.would go back again and try other dishes 😁👍
Excellent service and delicious food.
Mia Bernard (Peach In A Teacup)
+4
Always amazing pizza and a relaxed atmosphere. I love coming here.
Best service! Best pasta, pizza, risotto! David, Neta and all the team are very friendly and efficient! Would recommend!!!
Very friendly staff. Highly recommended.
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Food was nice i had the fettuccine pollo e funghi (chicken n mushroom fettuccine wit spring onions and creamy mushroom sauce, at first i thought...is that it? In the end i struggled to finish it and im a heavyweight from south Auckland.
Toasted cheesy garlic bread was exactly that very tasty, we also had the chicken and cranberry pizza which is easily far better than the hut and domino's, on our table was also spaghetti and meatballs, the seafood platter, lasagna and a spaghetti pescatore (seafood mixed in spaghetti) everyone at my table must have enjoyed their meal cause there were no sharsies happnin' at all, also the parmesan salt shaker sprinkle was used very lightly on my meal which added a nice taste to it, if the shaker was a little smaller i would have stolen it. Wait times for mains were just right!
If you are going to order the fettuccine pollo e funghi i suggest getting a toasted cheesy garlic bread and or a bowl of fries to go with that creamy mushroom sauce or your plate is going to win.
Would i eat here again? Definitely!
Staff were pleasant and friendly. Waiting time for orders are just right. Food was unexpectedly nice. Experience over all was great.
Place was very clean, diner style place to eat, great for families. Pizza was yum, experience for with kids is amazing
easy 5 stars for this one. food and service better than parnell branch and i like the parnell branch too. One of the most pleasant meals at restaurants during the xmas break.
It was my first time at this branch. Awesome experience! Staff were friendly and even gave my 3yo one of the christmas decoration as he was having a little tantrum. Pizza had heaps of toppings! Pasta was yummy and tasted awesome. Bringing 2 toddlers out for meals have always been hard but it was nice to have accommodating staff! Definitely will be back for more if we ever head west
Great staff we always go here for family dinners. Their pepperoni is a given and fettuccine carbonara!
Didn’t realise how fulfilling the (main size) pasta dish would be, despite it looking smaller than what you’d think. With a side of fries complimenting the chicken & mushroom fettuccine pasta, as you dip it in to the sauce, it just oozes in your mouth and leaves you longing for more. It was quite a wait but definitely worth it in the end. I’m a big girl, so I was guttered I got full quick but at least you can take-away your leftovers, so win win! 😂🤤
Good vibe and awsome staff, was busy but restaurant wasn't full on a Thursday night. Food was good. Had the chicken pizza. Rib eye steak and seafood plater. Houses red wine and apple cider. Overall was good.
Could not fault at all. Went in for lunch. Very friendly staff, service was awesome. Food was delicious. We had a range of food, Arancini, Pasta, Caesar salad (with chicken) calamari and 2 pizzas! Nice sized servings. Very pleasant dining experience 😊
This is second time we come here. The food is really delicious and staff are really friendly and good customer service we enjoyed a lot.
This was our second time here. Love the steak - always well-cooked. Also staff are always friendly and attentive.
We went here using Zomato gold, it was worth it! It can get busy here during the evening. We liked both the pizza and lasagna. Decent meal! 😊
Love this place. Great service and food.
Stephanie D'souza De Mello
+5
Hands down, one of my most favourite joints in Auckland! Love the variety in their menu, their staff are super friendly and love the ambience!!! All in all, this is something I’d totally recommend!! Been here a bunch of times and tried a couple of items, but my favourites would definitely be the Lasagne, Stuffed Tortellini pasta with a Pesto Sauce (can be done on request), Chicken Schnitzel and the Creamy Fettucine Pasta. Their portions are quite big, so unfortunately, I’ve never managed to get to the dessert menu but I’d probably make a trip there next just to try a few dessert options 🤣
Very busy during friday and Saturdays which means a bit of a delay before getting our meals but not too long. I've been on Sundays and that is when it is usually quiet. I ordered the chicken pizza and chicken fungi pasta and it is very cheap once you unlock zomato gold. Service is friendly and attentive even when the place is packed, but you have to ask for water. Got plenty of parking spaces outside too.
We enjoyed an early dinner at La Porchetta. It wasn't overly busy and so we enjoyed good service from the friendly wait staff. My friend ordered an amazing pizza, I chose lasagne. I enjoyed my dinner but felt it could have been hotter. Overall a good family restaurant. We also enjoyed using out Zomato Gold at this restaurant.
Really busy with a buzzing atmosphere. Pizza better than pasta imo. Pasta could be a bit more flavoursome and the sauce a bit richer.
Kids love it! Nice change from the cardboard pizza variety!
We went here on a Saturday night for dinner. It took literally 15 minutes for someone to come seat us. I was very annoyed as some staff saw us & ignored us. The restaurant was crowded but still the staff could’ve atleast acknowledged us & we would’ve happily waited.
Anywho ... the food ... it was great !!! We got spaghetti bolognese, chicken parmigiana & salt & pepper squid. Our mains were delicious but just didn’t like the squid, it was Chewy, rubbery & dry with next to nothing flavour. The waiter had forgotten about the squid & we had to remind him.
Food 9/10
Staff below average
Really nice to have a local Italian restaurant that is always consistent with their food - it may not be as authentic as it can be but still delicious! The chicken and mushroom pasta and chicken and cranberry pizza are our faves 😍
Great experience as always. Great food special mention to the huge serving of tiramisu. Me and my wife shared it and it was more than enough. The highlight of the night was Breanna who served us excellently and took care of all our needs and requests. She has an infectious smile which you can never forget. Come to think of it the service at La Porchetta has always been great. Thank you so much!!!
Love this place. The staff were friendly. Pizza and pasta were good. Just too salty. But worthy to go back again. Love it ! Bf and me all like this place
Always great food here and great service. Have been coming here for a while now and never disappointed. Wait times aren’t too long and service is always fantastic
Food is really yum! Haven’t been to this place in years until seeing it again on Zomato gold made me re-visit! Staff was super friendly and the pizza is delicious!
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The customer service was exceptionally good. It’s not often you see servers who show and perform well and make customers as comfortable and pleased. Manners were very polite. All of who attended to us was in good training.
Worth of value for money: The proportioning and prices of food is pretty good and reasonable.
Wait time: pretty quick during a busy/rush hour.
Experience: satisfied and good
Food: was very delicious. Loved the way the shrimps were cooked, how the meal tasted and was prepared.
There was only one problem. We were using zomato gold and notified the server for the free meal when you buy one. The cashier who was I think the manager, did not want to give us a refund after charging us full price and was very hesitant to give the refund. In the zomato policy it was stated to notify the server. We thought like other participating restaurants, it will be automatic and that the server will take note or so or input it in the computer already. In the end he refunded us. Would’ve been five starts if it wasn’t for this problem. The use of zomato gold could be improved in the restaurant.
Will come back although.
Went during a very very quiet time of 4:30pm. So food came quite quickly. Place was clean and food was not bad. The wedges were very very crispy which I loved. Definitely one of the better wedges I've had. Pasta was pretty standard nothing special. Pleasantly surprised at the size of their entrée. Salad had some nicely cooked pumpkin and dressing.
We booked ahead in advance and thankfully we did! The place was pretty busy and if we hadn’t of booked we may of had to wait a while. Great food, great service!
When I heard you’ve added a vegan menu I had to come check it out! Absolutely amazed by the food and the service was so friendly. A vegan mushroom fettuccine would be awesome if you’re looking to expand the vegan menu!!
Charanya Mohanakrishnan
+5
Friendly customer service.
Awesome place to dine in with family.
Yummy delicious finger liking food.
Worth spending money for great food.
Great seating.
Love dining here. Food is served not too long after you order. Customer service is always good, waiters are always friendly. The food tastes great! Love it 🧡
We booked in advance as per zomato suggestion. Parking on site although shared with our businesses in the area. Lots of indoor seating and different table arrangements to cater from couples to groups. We had a booth.
Seated promptly, friendly customer service. Not in your face we had ample time to place order. Food was delicious. Cheesy Garlic bread for entree. Mains were Fettuccine Alfredo and Steak with chips and salad. The steak was quite big. Didn't finish it all. Had a really nice sauce with it but don't remember what it was called.
We come here a couple of times a year and never have any complaints. We will come back here again.
This restaurant is amazing if you have a large group as you can order a bunch of pizzas and share them all. Our favourite was the chicken and mushroom pizza, seafood pasta and the classic Margherita. The bill only came to about $14 per person and we were super full.
Brooke Blackburn-O'brien
+5
This place is awesome, after being let down by uber eats these guys went the extra mile and delivered my food themselves even though this is not part of their jobs! 5⭐ all the way for customer service and the food is awesome too, always fresh, hot and delicious 😊
Thoroughly enjoyed our evening here. We had the broccoli spaghetti and the chicken parmigiana . Both dishes were cooked well, were presented quickly and the vegetable sides were steaming hot ! The portions were generous and we both took half of each meal home - the lovely wait staff do the transfer to the takeaway containers for you. Great value for money and an ideal setting for large groups.
Super friendly staff where nothing’s too much trouble. Everything made fresh and from scratch. Head Chef is a great guy and super talented. Shows that simple food done well is amazing. Keep up the great work.
Fast service, even when it’s really busy. I got the spaghetti with just a tomato sauce, I thought it was a good size and the tomato sauce had a really nice flavour to it.
Good value for money and definitely a family restaurant. They have a lot of different variety for food and drinks. Staff are attentive and friendly.
Friendly and good service from this honest good value Italian. Waitresses very nice and smiley. Food pretty good for a local family restaurant. Enjoyed it very much.
I think this is one of the good and reasonable Italian restaurants in Auckland. I visit it pretty often so I can tell you that the quality of food is on point and the service is quite good. The pizzas are alright but I really like the pastas and appetizers. So, if you are fond of Italian cuisine and are looking for a restaurant with decent pricing and nice food, this is the right place for you!!
Had dinner here last night and was very happy with the quality of the food now...a huge improvement to past experience. The waitress and waiters were great, very efficient and friendly. Recommended once again and will now return for future meals.
Great, food, staff, and ambiance. The steak and cheese plate were my favorite things we ordered. They also brought out a complimentary round of champagne, which was a nice touch. We really loved our meal here.
Service was amazing, allowing us the perfect amount of time to decide what dish to get. Food was wonderful 👌, I got the sea food chowder, which wasn't too creamy. Atmosphere was good too
Great ambiance, lots to choose from, and the food is cooked well! Definitely recommend the chicken and avo pasta, so good! For a chain restaurant, it was pretty good!
Visited this place for quite a few times over the past years. The staffs there are always friendly and the food quality is good, similar to the Parnell branch I used to go in the past.
La porchetta italian food and absolutely delicious.love the service & food .i enjoyed pasta & pizza .you get what you paid but never disappointed.
Bloody beautiful meal. Was so satisfied with both service and food. Great quality & quantity for what I paid. I will be back!! Was only able to get 1 photo cause I was too hungry and just ate lol
Restaurant is clean and tidy. The staff are very friendly and get you seated fairly quickly. The food is good as well however ordered a steak once and that wasn't so great but the pasta dishes are always spot on.
Always a good meal at Henderson La Porchetta's! Been going to La Porchetta's for years now, and Henderson does what we expect. Service friendly, and attentive enough. We always order a pizza, past and salad. We love the cheese ripiena with proscuitto, which is super yum, A side salad and some pasta, and the family is happy. Today's meal for a family of 4 of us was $55. We didn't order drinks. Good value.
You can't go wrong with this place with predominantly Italian food but the steaks are always great. The family friendly environment is what makes it special. The Henderson team is amazing and always found the Manager and his staff amazingly courteous and efficient.
I have been here once, Great food, good value for your buck but most of all, the service was great, no sorry excellent made our entire night, The Lady that served us " Neta " Was the host with the most Her hospitality skills were over and above. That Lady should be commended, Thanx Guys AAA+++
This is the second La Porchetta I've been to, the first one was in Hobson St. The pizza I bought from the Henderson takeaway was the meat lovers. So much meat and flavour, I almost finished the whole thing.
The service was really friendly, smiles all around. Just like the one in the city. The cooking time is what I expected it be; not too long and not too quick.
The space is quite new, the seats are comfy and the area is pretty clean. Feels like dining at a fancy pizza restaurant.
A very busy night and still managed to deliver exceptional service. The waitress I had tonight was Zara who was friendly and patient. I ordered two large pizzas, chilli chicken and meat lovers, both of which came out of the kitchen 8 minutes after placing the order. The food tasted good, though the meat lovers was a tad bland. The only minor problems I had were that the pizzas weren't sliced well enough and my spider drink was placed too roughly on the table that it spilled quite a bit, but this was by another waitress. You'll see me dining there again.
December 2016Casual dining, staff were attentive, with a great selection on the menu.I had prawn & zucchini pasta - whilst lovely, I was glad they brought me chillie and Parmesan to add, was disappointed there was only 3 prawns and the zucchini was finely diced.We shared a Calamari salad - nice enough.He had chicken fettuccine which was apparently nice.Clean ! Tidy ! Attentive but not intrusive staff.Will dine again.
We come here mostly for casual dining and if we crave Italian food but don't want to travel too far as we live around the area. Service is great staff very friendly and prompt. Food can be better especially their steak (over cooked) and chicken parmigiana (over cooked and slightly dry) however their pasta and pizza are great. Really good value for pasta and pizza dishes I am not sure about the rest. Will be back because I love their salmon carbonara!
Had lunch here, was a quiet day so got seated easily enough. Ordered Squid for entree - wouldn't recommend, won't get it again for $15 it was a rip off. Main was a porterhouse steak which was ordered medium. This was beautiful & the accompanying veges & mashed potatoes with mushroom sauce 👌🏽 would recommend this meal & would have this again. Service was good, staff were here friendly & attentive. Would return again for the steak alone. Best steak I have had in awhile.
I had a bad experience here but am happy to say the manager addressed the problems with staff I am satisfied that service will be better next time I dine. This rating is for the customer after-service extended by the manager. I will post again after my next visit.
Have been to several La Porchetta in serveral locations but my first time to their Henderson reataurant.
The restaurant was clean and pleasant but was really crowded. Had to wait for our table. But the service was good. Matthew and Eby were really attentive and friendly. The food was tasty and of good quality. It would be a good place for a group or family gathering. Love their dessert too. Give it a try if you intend to dine at La Porchetta, I mean the La Porchetta, Henderson.
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I've been here quite a few times. This place is a family favourite and the location is convenient for us too. Tonight, my partner and I made a spontaneous trip there again. We arrived around 5.10pm and apart from an elderly couple who were there before us, we were the only ones there. We were seated immediately and another waitress brought over water to the table within minutes. Only drink we ordered was a mango frappe and when it arrived, we ordered food. My partner asked for the rib eye with mushroom sauce, chips and mash. I got chicken schnitzel with mushroom sauce, chips and veggies. The waiting time for the food took a good 40-50 minutes. I also noticed that more diners were entering the restaurant and their orders were being served before ours which was quite disappointing too. The food itself was presented well and the portion was generous. As always, the food was seasoned and cooked well. Only downside was the schnitzel being too oily for me. Overall, this is a great family restaurant. Ambience is great, staff are lovely, it was just a shame that tonight's experience was ruined by waiting time.
Couple Of Cheap Westies
+3.5
We arrived at 8pm on a Wednesday night. Pretty late so we assumed no booking required. Sure enough, they were happy to take us. It wasn't too busy but it was clear they might have been a few hours ago as there were a few tables that were yet to be cleared. The atmosphere is very "family" appropriate. Not really the kind of place you'd go for privacy although they do offer booths. We had water bought to us 10 mins after being seated, at which time we ordered. The lot pizza (no anchovies or olives) large, the focaccia with cheese (medium), and a pollo e funghi (main) which came out within the next 15mins. So overall fast service. The meals were massive! We ordered waaaay too much between the two of us but they do takeaway. The waiter wasn't too bad, didn't make any conversation but sometimes that can be a good thing. The food: nothing to write home about. Not authentic, but tasty none the less. The foccacia cheese was yummy and would have been 10/10 with oregano. The pasta wasn't creamy enough, as though it had been watered down and the chicken not tender. Still, an honest attempt. The pizza base was nice and fresh however the toppings kept falling off as we tried to eat it. Not the best pizza but not completely wrong. I feel like if you haven't tried any other Italian food before you'll think this place is a treat. All in all a pleasant night but nothing to rave about.
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Great family restaurant. We had to host family friends from overseas on short notice. After considering all of our options for dinner in West Auckland, La Porchetta seemed like the best place for menu range, pricing, serving sizes, and seating availability. We ordered: wedges, garlic bread, original porchetta pizza, ceasar salad, smoked fish salad, carbonara fettucini, and pesto gnocchi between five adults and we were stuffed afterwards. Good value for money, especially if you're sharing. The quantities are generous. Loved our pasta - be aware that the cream based sauces can get quite rich if you're going to eat a whole large-sized serving to yourself. Wedges, as suggested by our friendly waiter, was a great choice for a starter. The coating was extra crispy and it came with sweet chilli and sour cream. Salads were enjoyed by the men who ordered them on our table - the only complaint being that there could have been more slithers of smoked salmon.
Overall, we had a very good experience. The food quality and how cheap the meal came to was much better than I had expected. Most importantly, our guests loved it. Thumbs up to the team at La Porchetta for your great hospitality.
This place is always full. Quick and efficient service. Food is consistent. Great value for money. The pizzas are better than some more expensive establishments and the serving sizes are huge.
The best La Prochetta branch in Auckland, service is good and very clean restaurant. Food quality is very impressive. I have tried a few dishes in Henderson branch other branch and by far Henderson one is the best.
This La Porchetta is our local branch so I've been here countless times. The quality of service does depend on who is working and when they're busy, it's quite hard to call over a waiter/waitress.
The food here is quite decent though! Though I've tried a few, I usually get the same pasta (penne alla matriciana) because I love the tomato and basil sauce and the chilli as well! I usually get it with tortellini which is one of my fave pastas! Also gotten the salt and pepper squid which was nice, I just wish the portion was bigger haha!
I will come back because it's so close and it has decent pasta! :)
Have been a few times now. Waitress during day times has excellent customer service. Makes sure our needs are fulfilled. Wait time for food is reasonable as it is pasta related so cannot rush this. Quality of food is excellent, cooked very well and seasoned to taste. Definitely will be returning.
Went here with my husband and another couple of friends. Was great service with happy friendly and efficient staff. Food was fricken magic and the large pizza was massive, we had leftovers for lunch the next day. Had good privacy to talk in the booths, didnt feel like we were sittin on top of anyone. Just a great night, satisfied as!
Nice Relaxed family friendly restaurant environment, Food is presented and tastes good. Just the waiting times in-between each course is a bit to long for liking.
Staff: 99% of the time very welcoming. They usually know all the specials and are always prompt with checking how our meals are going along with constantly topping up water/drinks.
Food: I always end going 1/2s or 1/3s on the Foccacia with Cheese, and getting a main size Spaghetti Napoletana (just classic pasta sauce in picture below) Always comes out piping hot, filling and price is perfect. Can have a beer and a full meal and pay around $25-$30
Venue: just like any normal restaurant general seating area with FOH area. Also has booths along the walls (always prefer a booth)
Overall: I always have a good experience at the Henderson La Porchetta. We dine here regularly and will continue to!
Although improvements can be made in customer service and seating structure, La Porchetta Henderson is probably the best branch in Auckland. WIthout a doubt, it is the best value for money when it comes to pizzas. The original porchetta is good (pizza) along with their gourmet pizzas. The carbonara is quite good in pastas aswell although can be a bit greasy at times. The steaks and seafood is generously portioned although the quality of the steak isnt the best. I also dont know why the drinks are so expensive in la porchetta...Could improve for sure. In general, a good eat out spot for a simple and cruisy family dinner.
Ordered Pollo e avocado and the Meatlovers pizza with sides & desert. Food and service were amazing as per usual but the time waits are excruciatingly lengthy. Seems like other reviewers feel the same way. Good thing is - it's worth the wait.
The best La Porchetta in Auckland in terms of service.
Only complaint was one time they left us waiting around for about an hour for dessert but ended up taking them off the bill.
Will go again and again
Amazing. Food was decent. The chicken parmesan was really nice. I had the steak which was cooked the way I wanted. Next time I'll get the mashed spuds as they tasted quite nice.
Always like going to La Porchetta for decent food! Always will fill you up, amazing range of choices. Enjoyed their rich tiramisu, however the wait is quite long...
Food is nice and tasty, restaurant is clean and staff friendly but the layout makes it really noisy - I often leave with a headache. If your wanting a quiet intimate date this is not the place for you
First time there it was alright, food was fine but staff wasn't as friendly as I hoped as the male waiter proved to be a bit rude, the next couple of times I would takeaway food from there which the food was fine, and just recently I had dinner there and the staffs are much more friendlier now (basing my experiences on the 2 times I ate there). For the food it depends on what your are having, their food is decently good, pasta, pizza and meats are nice, their wedges are good too. But I recently tried their fettucini carbonara which the pasta was still a bit hard due to being undercooked, and the taste was a boring which is why I would suggest going for the smaller portion or share it with a buddy as the large could be too boring to eat by it self.
our Experience at La Porchetta Henderson have been good, the Food is good although I always seem to be adding salt to my pasta/risotto, I love the chicken & mushroom risotto though its one of the best I have had. service is always nice but food can take a while to get out. its clean, and well lit, and in a great location.
Great friendly service with a great range of Italian mains and some wonderful deserts. Reasonable pricing dinner for three $75 00 value for money
Was introduced by a family member that took me here for lunch and must say I have enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the service was excellent.
Tried the one in Parnell so thought I would try another branch. Again I enjoyed my meal, the service was freindly and efficient. Left there overflowing and spent a mere $40.00 for 2 of us. Cant' fault that. Tried a raspberry and white chocolate calzone for dessert. OMG. I will be back, for the calzone over and over again.
I have been here quite a few times but I do have to say it did start to lack about 18 months - two years ago . Last week we went back and I have to say it was back to it's old self. Staff have always been great and this time was no different and the pizza, pasta & Seafood basket were fresh and tasty. My kids are fussy eater's but they finished their plates. Will be going back more often again.
We were in the area and popped in for a meal. We were warmly greeted by our host. The restaurant was nice and clean. The service was prompt and courteous. The food was exceptional value for the price. We all left happy and full. Would happily return.
Great value for your money. La Porchetta is not a restaurant to have a nice enjoyable and romantic night, it's more like a Italian fast food. Prices are much cheaper compared to a nice Italian restaurant and that's one of the reasons we love it. We have been there many times, love the pastas and the pizzas. Our favorite pizza is the Prosciutto Calzone, it's to die for, most of the times we take away but sometimes we eat there.
The only bad thing about this place is the noisy but again, it's more like a fast food place than a romantic restaurant. Love it!!!
One of my favourites. Never left there hungry or unhappy. So full, so cheap and great service. Love love love this place
I had two different experiences. The fist was a wow moment with the most delicious pizza I've ever had in my 40 years on planet earth. Great service and I thought to myself, "I can never buy Domino's again".
The second experience: the restaurant was full. Service was slower. Pizza wasn't as tasty as my first experience and I'll put that down to managing a larger crowd. Service and food is sped up in order to accommodate the masses but I would like to have had the same quality of food that we received on not such a busy night.
Yum yum yum! Come here every pay day just to get one of those amazing Focaccia Ripiena Prosciutto Crudo pizzas! OMG SOOO GOOD! Wouldnt usually spend $18 on 1 pizza but this one is deff worth it! Staff are always polite and smiling and the place is always full. Love it!!
I've eaten at La Porchetta on Lincoln Rd twice in the last 3 weeks and I have been really impressed with the food and service. The pizza's are really tasty and cheap and I've also had the beef schnitzel which was delicious. The prices are really reasonable and for 5 large pizzas, 2 bowls of chips and drinks for 2 adults and 5 teenagers, the bill only came to $80. The service has also been very friendly and attentive. Will definitely return.
I love La Porchetta, its Delicious, affordable & comfortable. Its great to take the kids and the staff are friendly. I love the Grilled Chicken Salad & the BBQ Chicken Pizza is great! You can get a generous sized main for $10-$15, the entree size of each meal is more than enough for me though!The fries are the best iv ever tasted & they give extra aoli free of charge :) They are BYO too which is fab!
There is an outside area with tables & smoking. Recommend to those who don't like too dine too fancy and who are looking for somewhere that won't break the bank! :)
Stevie S
I love La Porchetta and have just booked a table for myself and friends for tomorrow night. I am so looking forward to it. I think it is better than "what Pizza Hutt used to be" I don't think they are trying to be Pizza Hutt at all, the menu is far more extensive. I agree with the other positive reviews that the price is right, the meal portions are good value for money, you will not come out hungry that is for sure. If you can possibly squeeze it in you should have a dessert they are all divine. But yes you must book they are often busy. I went there on a standard Tuesday night to find them packed, luckily they squeezed in our party of 6 but it was probably the last table available. I think their popularity shows they must be doing something right. When they are so busy I think it is only fair to expect a wait. But our meals all came at the same time, piping hot and no skimping on quality. I'm counting down now ... 23hrs to go my mouth won't stop watering!!
La Porchetta in Henderson have friendly service & have always got my order perfect! Like any popular restaurant they are exceptionally busy during the peak times, however it's worth the wait! There is a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere suitable for the whole family. The pizza & pasta is absolute value for money! Size, taste & quality is fantastic! We frequent take away from the Henderson store and have booked a table on a few occasions and have never left feeling unhappy or ripped off as the pricing of their menu is very competitive. I highly recommend booking a table, with a licensed bar & delicious food with close friends and family - you really cannot go wrong! :D
If your looking for a intimate restaurant - this isn't the place. When there are a lot of people dining in (which is often the case!) it gets very loud, much like any restaurant with a lot of people. They have added curtains too which was definitely needed, when the sun goes down it can hurt the eyes!
Just came home from La Porchetta Lincoln Road Henderson.
1 word, Excellent. Both my wife and myself thought the food, service and the price was well worth going out on a wet and windy Auckland evening. I had read some of the reviews and was a little apprehensive but all i can say is that either those folk that were not happy struck them on a poor night or they are fussy and don't know what a family restaurant is like. We had a full meal and a bottle of house wine and were pleasantly surprised by the cost.
So as far as we are concerned, as Arnie once said, WE'LL BE BACK!!!!!
went here for a family birthday. service was great but the food was, oh soooo good. not just pizza, they have pasta dishes, meat and veg dishes like weiner schnitzel. i had the schnitzel and it was divine. their deserts look ravishing but i was so full i couldnt fit one in. next time i thiknk i will skip the main and just have the desert! you gotta try la porchetta. there are other branches in auckland but i havent tried them.
Everytime we have gone the food and staff have been amazing.
We were offered a different table as our food didn't fit on the one we had.
They are affordable and very friendly and understanding.
I recommend to all 5+
i dont know what some of you are saying?? this is a GREAT restaurant :D at first when they started off service was a little bit shaky but its great now since everyone is really getting used to the system!! the food is great :D we get all our food at the same time!! the staff are really friendly as well! definitely easy on the pocket and its AMAZING. go.
As me and my friends entered they were full and we had to wait. We were glad to wait because the food impressed me with its affordable price and large portions. Not only were the ingredients used in th food fresh, all our meals came out at the same time! The service was good with nice, friendly, smiley waiters/waitresses. Would definitely recommend to friends(my favourite was the chicken satay pizza).
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Been to La Porchetta 5 times since they opened and always walked away satisfied. A tired old part of Lincoln Road which had its day in the early 90s has a new lease of life. The only casual dining that compares is Lone Star, similar charged atmosphere and switched on staff(who while prepared to go out of their way for awkward customers are not gimps). Reminded me of Aussie actually were business' seem to have a bit more attitude. People expect too much but lets look at the price range of average $15 meal we are doing quite well. Garlic bread was not so good, needs more garlic and crispiness.The pizza is very good, fresh and the edges are nice, no stodgey dough. The pasta I tried last night good also, although for any meal I recommend entree size for main, and there is always dessert. I wouldn't recommend the plain cheese and tomato style pizza just a bit too gluggy but load those ingredients on and the pizza is among the best in that price range(FRESH). Nice to see a restaurant with a lot of staff on too. Apart from a few minor things not relating to the food or day to day business(finish quality of building) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, if you want arty ego massage service and big tables try Parnell.
I cant wait for this new restaurant to open. I have been to all the others in Auckland and they all have the same great service and food and great value for money.
Yaya
I visited on my birthday with my family and it's located in the heart of west Auckland , ambience is really good and it attracts you to come again . Service is too good and can't explain how delicious the food was .
Ordered pasta , pizzas and bread , just loved it and made my birthday special .
This restaurant has nearly become our go-to restaurant every week! The food there is delicious, especially their pizzas. The value we get for our money is exceptional! The atmosphere is good, but it does get quite noisy in there sometimes, when it is really busy. The waiters are very friendly and even come to check-in on your meal halfway through.
I have found that the waiters sometimes take a while to bring over the water, for instance.
Overall, great food, great friendly waiters and great value for money!
It’s a celebration lunch with a marvellous dining place worth celebrating. The service was remarkable. Every attendant was so attentive and prepared beforehand what we needed. The food was so good that every dish tasted good till the last mouthful. If the food still tastes good when your stomach is full, it’s great food.
The food and drinks were as usual, amazing. But what I loved most was its service during my time as I suffered a seizure I go through multiple times in restaurants but don’t usually get the help they offered my partner while I was on the ground undergoing my seizure. So I thank them and the food that provided for the good experience!
Our usual go to for special occasions as they cater to a variety of taste Buds.. Great for a family get together, team outing etc. The range of pastas, pizza, steaks and seafood is of good proportion. Usually good, seldomly disappoints but, service is always good 👍
1/ Probably last visit for the year, never disappoints, simple inexpensive meals with friendly service.
2/ First visit for 2023, Easter weekend, didn’t disappoint.
3/ Another satisfying dinner in a popular family restaurant in Lincoln Road.
4/ spur of the moment, mid week dinner, still a busy service.
Great number of vegan options, we must come back again to try it all. Good size portions of delicious food, friendly and caring staff. Thank you for lovely experience.
Great service, great food. Definitely recommend and will be back.
Amazing staff and service, fools quality is great also taste. This has been our go to family dinner spot for years now, staff now know us pretty well, always greeted with a smile.
Good food selection for everyone in the family. A simple but busy place with friendly service. A family favourite when we want to treat ourselves for a steak meal or pasta for dinner, especially for a medium-sized group for birthdays or special occasions. Great choice if you also want to have dinner after tenpin bowling next door
Good food at reasonable price. It’s a nice local restaurant. Plenty of tables inside and very spacious. Their main size dishes are pretty big. Large pizza can easily feed two people.
First time ordering here, The Fettuccine Pollo e Fungi was delicious and the Marinara with no olives was spot on! On top of that, excellent service and the man on the door was a lovely gentleman. Will definitely order here again. Was a perfect addition to our first visit to Muriwai Beach. Thank you so much!
We went just before peak time. Very quick service orders and staters. Good family restaurant and menu.
We ordered lasagna and Mexicana pizza. The food was amazing and delicious. We also asked for some seasoned veggies for our baby, and they came soft without salt and super juicy. It was a great experience.
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