Great food - My wife and I have been coming to Venice Italian restaurant Milford fr the past 5 years and enjoy the experience every time. Very good food.
When it comes to Italian food what first comes to mind is pizza and pasta, but it’s not all about that as this cuisine offers more than that in fact there are many dishes to choose from and that is what we are having today in this restaurant, Venice Italian Restaurant. Conveniently located in Kitchener Road beside most of the establishments in the area, if you are looking for some Italian in Milford area then this is your best bet.
Venice in Milford is so damn good I go here almost every weekend with my family and it never fails to disappoint. Every time we've gone here it's been a lovely experience with friendly staff and delicious food. Pretty much every time we go I get something different and it's always full of flavour and it's just too damn amazing. The only thing that's a let down with the place is that it's very small and old, i think if the maybe changed up the restaurant by making it more modern it'd look more appealing. But for sure go here the food is absolutely amazing 10/10 for food and service x
Went to this restaurant a few weeks ago for my Dad's birthday and it was fantastic - beautiful food and great service. Thanks for helping us have a great night!
The food was incredible tasty - (best italian food I have ever had) and the staff is really polite. I also love the atmosphere and decoration.
10/10 would recommand!!!
Had been to Venice quite a few times in the past and found it fairly inconsistent with respect to food, but tonight we thought we'd give them another go and weren't disappointed. Our waitress was friendly and accommodating, the lasgana was the same large portion but much more flavourful than on our last visit and pizza was great and cooked to perfection. Tiramisu was good but needed a little liqueur to give it a boost. Complementary limoncello was a very nice touch. Will be going back soon.
Absolutely amazing. Top notch every time :) me and my girlfriend continue to go here this is our number 1 Italian restaurant - and we love Italian !!
Venice is officially my favourite restaurant! The interior design is beautiful and makes it a great place for romantic dates. Each time I've been there, the service has been amazing and the food just divine- I was never a fan of Italian food before because it was just carbs and cheese, but Venice has changed that. Water is poured often, the dishes are fresh and vibrant, and the pasta handmade on site. Portions are also very generous- we usually get one pasta, a meat, and a side dish for two people and that is more than enough for two and I love that is run by people who know what they are doing.
The food was amazing and made with high quality ingredients, even though the prices were still reasonable. The service was fast and really friendly. Not a big fan of how close the tables are to each other, but being a small dinky restaurant gives it that Italian feel. Also found the toilet placement a bit strange. Nonetheless I would definitely recommend!!
Food is delicious, great service very lovely people! Been coming for 7 years very busy restaraunt but they always try to fit me in! Favourite place to dine! And the desserts are the best part always followed by a devine lemonchello!!!!! 5 star cant get better.
Really interesting decor and attentive staff. Food is reasonably priced and of great quality, though once we had the frangelico chicken and the chicken was a tad overcooked, aside from that it has been very good.
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I went to Venice in Milford in June last year, and I’m really in two minds as to whether or not to recommend it. Long story short: the food we had was amazing, but the service we witnessed that night was not.
Let’s start with the good stuff.
I’d recommend their fettuccine alfredo in particular. It didn't look very creamy at first – but after a few bites, I realised I was wrong. I don’t like my pasta swimming in sauce, so it was perfect for me! The flavours were there even after heating up the leftovers the next morning, which is a testament to how tasty it was.
We also tried their seafood marinara (which is more like seafood linguine?), and it was delicious! The chillies gave the dish a pleasant kick of spice and there was a fairly generous amount of seafood. The presentation was impressive, and I like how they de-shelled the prawns so it was easy to eat.
Our side of seasonal vegetables (carrots, broccoli, capsicum, zucchini) was roasted with a bit too much oil, but overall it was fine.
Now onto the bad.
Service was slow and inattentive because there were only two wait-staff working (one of whom was new). I wasn’t too bothered at first, but the little things did eventually get on my nerves when we were waiting for ages on empty stomachs.
Their service was so slow, in fact, that one table complained about having waited 40mins for their mains – and it erupted into the most tense situation I’ve ever seen at a restaurant. The customers got offended, the manager/waiter wouldn't apologise, voices (and a butter knife, literally) were raised, and a wine glass was accidentally smashed. In the end, the party of 4 left without paying and the rest of us tried to finish eating in awkward silence.
So if that story hasn’t put you off visiting, here are some tips to keep in mind.
I’d recommend booking, as we noticed people waiting in the doorway being told to wait 20mins for a table. Seems like Venice is kept busy by a string of takeaway orders from locals. That might be the best strategy; avoid their service by dropping by with a small order early on in the night.
If I do decide to go to Venice again, I’d keep an eye out for their chalkboard specials or try their freshly-made Tortellini alla Venice (which I missed out on because it was so popular that it sold out). No risk, no reward – right?
Friendly service and authentic, great-tasting pizza (in particular, I would definitely recommend their brilliant vegetarian one). Great interior fit-out and ambiance, which we couldn't enjoy as we had take-out! Nonetheless, I would certainly speak favourably of this restaurant.
I have been there with a group of friends and we had a good time. The atmosphere is very nice and you get the italian feeling. We had pasta and pizza which were both very good.
I would recommend to try it out because you can enjoy a good meal in a cute and cosy place with friendly staff.
My local! Use to go here at a minimum once per week. Always super friendly staff and nice decor. The meals are very large so make sure your extremely hungry.
Welcoming Restaurant to arrive at for dinner. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Good menu with a wide selection of prices to suit a variety of budgets...pastas, pizzas through to more lavish seafood and steaks. Deserts are great if you have enough room after a entree and main. Serving sizes are good with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is warm, and you feel as if you have been transported to Italy. We look forward to our visits to Venice because of the great hospitality & consistently good food that you just can not put a price on.
Fabulous little Italian place.... Food excellent .... Reasonable prices.... Great service. The chicken livers were outstanding!! Well worth a visit.
I went there for lunch with a friend yesterday and absolutely loved it. This place has just opened up for lunches and has a deal of $10 pizza and pasta for this time of the day. They do make up for this a little with the dessert prices however they are very much worth paying for. We shared a chicken pizza and a Margherita pizza which were delicious then finished with dessert - unfortunately zomato doesn't show the lunch menus but for an inexpensive lunch with delicious food this is the place to go
This is a lovely little restaurant in Milford, they have a nice selection in their food menu, I have been here a number of times. The food is tasty and good portion size. As it is a small family business I have noticed there are only one (mostly one) sometimes two waiter/waitress, which makes service a little slow. However I have enjoyed their food on both occasions and would go there again.
Nice little cute place border of Milford/takapuna. Arrived 7pm on a Friday night without any booking fortunate enough to get a table. We ordered pizza, one pasta, veal main, and three glass of wine for $75 (no photo as the lighting was not too good). Ambiance was good very cosy and small and tables are fairly close to each other but that didn't bother us. Food flavours were lovely very authentic Italian flavours and pizza is spot on! My only down side was plating (very old school style) and service. waiters were great but we waited a long time (30mins) for 1 pizza to arrive however mains came fairly quick after. Will be back again as its a nice little wee restaurant and food is not too bad either. Also it's BYO and corkage is $6 which is super great!
Great little restaurant. Fantastic menu, service is exceptional and the food is delicious. I have been a few times now and had a lovely meal each time. I get the impression that consistently good is the MO here.
The service here is second to known. It's hard to find a place where the staff are genuinely friendly and love their work.
Took miss teen here who happily ordered the reasonably priced garlic bread with pesto. The base was crispy and moist. I like the way it's cut into bite sized pieces with the pesto easily spread.
Great selection of pastas available but I opted for the chicken salad. The salad would definitely benefit from some form of dressing rather than just the olive oil. Daughter loved her pizza. I felted cheated as there was no way I could fit in the Tirumasu. The waiter even assured us he made it himself. Next time!!
Came here with a couple of friends for dinner the other night. The veal, mushroom and marsala sauce dish was so yummy. Good sized helpings and good service. BYO makes it a very attractive and also good value restaurant. The helping was so filling, could only manage the main course!!
One of the best pastas we have tried in Auckland. Great quality, not your typical gilmours ingredients, good service too. If you are in milford - pay them a visit, you will not be disappointed
Good food // nice decor
We came here on a Friday night and it was packed! 1. Booking is definitely recommended. We did get a seat immediately however.
It took the staff a while to get our food and drinks order, not sure if it was because they were busy and short staffed or some other reason, but 2. Not recommended if you are in a hurry.
We got the cannelloni and the fettuccini Alfredo, the cannelloni was alright, we preferred the fettuccini. I would recommend this place, mainly for the food, not so much the service.
Have eaten there 3 times in the past 6 weeks, would happily recommend them. I only ever have the pizza and they are AWESOME!!! Great taste, perfect size and a price that's easy on the pocket.
Had a family dinner here the other night, service and food were impeccable. I have tried a few dishes from Venice now and have yet to be dissapointed. Great wines too, their Te Mania sav is great with pasta dishes. Highly recommended for a quiet or family meal. Food came quickly and as always the basil pesto garlic bread is a must!
I dined here last night and was truly impressed with the food.My steak was delicious.My husband is vegetarian and he reckon that was the best vegetarian pizza he ever had.The waitstaff were lovely and talkative.One man in particular ( i think he was owner) was especially nice and happy to answer any questions.
Great dinning experience we will be going back there for sure.
Me and my wife decided to have an italian meal after a long day and of course Venice was our first choise and we was nicely accomodated i had to mention we are regulars in Venice since they opened their doors.Me and my wife had their famous home made fresh pasta Fettucine ala Alfredo delicious creamy pasta,followed by their home made tiramissu and the famous Venice cake what a lovely dessert,I had to be honest we never ever been having a bad meal in Venice ,or even a bad service you are always warmely welcomed there,we are visiting Venice again this weekend with friends.Well done Venice owners you are doing an amazing job without you Milford wouldn't be the same.
Grazzie V.J
This is a lovely restaurant with an excellent meals and service too. Love their small outdoor area covered with flowers and curtains really great place to be for any occasion. They can offer takeaway meals and takeaway coffee too. Great place my favourite restaurant on the North Shore.
I took a risk with Venice Restaurant for my partner's birthday (after reading other people's reviews) and was not disappointed at all. The starter (mussels) were excellent and the mains cooked beautifully and very fulling (I needed a doggy bag). The service was prompt and the atmosphere was friendly, with free parking and BYO we couldn't have asked for more. Many thanks! We have been back since and will return soon, it's a real treat.
Great family dinner for fathers day,one of my favorite restaurants on the shore, always great meals ,service nice and friendly,always busy and a great atmosphere.
Me and my family always dinning here regulars now,will recommend to everyone for small or large group.
Will book again for my wife's birthday party.
You will see us again little Venice.
Best regards Gordon.
We went to Venice one Sunday night, had great meal and would recommend it to anyone. Only criticism was there was not a lot of of calamari for the entree
We took friends to Venice last night it was up to its usual high standard - we dine there often - I would recommend it to anyone - good food, reasonable price and BYO delish
Went to "Venice" 20/04/13 - it was great, as it always has been - regularly. We also recommend to friends & family, never had any adverse comments.
We always look forward to our nights out at Venice and are yet to be disappointed. It is a lively atmosphere, with a wide range of ages, the staff are friendly and hospitable without being overly attentive. There is a good variety of food and it is always enjoyable to try something different each time. By 7 pm it is tricky to get a table, so would recommend you book. We have found it great value for exceptional food.
My partner and I wanted an Italian meal and found Venice Italian Restaurant and decided to give it ago. We found the food to be very tasty and generous in portion size - so much so we could not fit in a dessert. The risotto and chicken parmigiana dishes were rather delicious. The young women who waited on our table were friendly, the meals were prompt and the entire dining experience was very nice. Would recommend to anyone after a casual, nice meal out.
With two family members from the UK, my wife and I, who have been to Venice several times, greatly enjoyed our meals. My veal with a superb avocado sauce was beautifully cooked and delicious. I tasted the chicken dish ordered by my wife and it was also tender and full of flavour. S and P who have dined in many restaurants around Europe and the USA also lauded the meals they had chosen.
The service from both waiting staff was carried out efficiently and in a very pleasant manner.
Forget the negative reviews of two or more years ago and give it a go.
And if any restaurant is noisy, it generally means people are enjoying themselves. If you do want a quieter dining experience, book for right on opening time.
We will definitely be back from time to time - by ourselves and with friends.
WOW! just happened to look up phone number only to see so many negative comments, we have been there with so many of our friends at different times and have always, always found it to be really nice, the service is exceptional, the staff helpful and the menu variable - they have a special running at present and the choice is great - I am ready to book for 20 people (or more) at this very moment, and if we hadn't have had great food and service we certainly wouldn't re-book, only one complaint with it being a small restaurant it does get a bit noisy but eh for great food at great prices you can deal with that.
Lovely dinner for 4 people on Friday night
Good food and service
We will be back
I have been to Venice twice now, with different couples and going again twice this coming weekend, I have found the service good, the food is excellent, they have a great special on, very good value for money, I cannot understand the previous negative comments and the only slightly negative comment I have is that with the special on, the place is always full and consequently quite noisy, but I have found this in other restaurants when they are full, the food overides any noise
We went to Venice the other night with a party of 9 and had a really great meal...good food, attentive service and all very reasonable too. a few of us had the calamari which was very tasty followed by the eye fillet steak. Couldn't fault it. And those in our group who had pasta dishes were equally happy...can't really understand some of the previous negative comments. Maybe changed owners or a new chef. Whatever. We will be going back.
Our friend organise party of 4people on monday night,we arrived there at 7pm and the restaurant was nearly full lucky we book.Our meals were delicious,the staff was friendly and happy all the time,the music and atmosphere was great not too loud.We would recommend this restaurant to everybody.
Was our 3rd dining experience here, my partner arranged a surprise birthday party for 11 people. The staff were very very friendly and patient. The food was great. One of the mains was not to standard and once advised the staff promptly gave him a complimentary glass of the wine he had been previously drinking and shortly there after a brand new meal was presented to the liking of our friend. Would highly recommend for any occasion.
Organised a mid-week meal for 18 people from work. I found the food to be well prepared and delivered promptly. There was a great offer on, which we were all able to take advantage of. Would definitely recommend it to others
Well after reading the previous reviews I was a bit apprehensive about dining here...but I had nothing to worry about and I can't wait to go back. The food, service and atmosphere were all great!!!
I have had takeaways twice and dined in once, great service, great meals, only downfall is the toilet is outside..
Quaint little restaurant in Milford. Super friendly staff, food was ok. Dessert was a little odd, Tiramasu should be bitter with sweetness from the cream. This one was way to sweet and maybe needed a way bitter coffee instead.
A pleasant evening had by us all 😀
We had a nice dinner & lovely time. staff was super friendly. Food was amazing value for the money & Freshly prepared. we ordered Fettuccine alfrefo & Fettucine al salmone it was creamy and delicious. Recommend anyone who likes to have a italian dinner try venice Italian Restaurant.
We really liked it because we could actually talk ! Great place to go if you want somewhere quiet to chat to your dining buddy, calming background music. We aren't interested in noisy busy cafes so suited us well. Delicious food too. Can't fault it.
Gustavo Andres Herrera
+5
You've to be prepared to wait, but is worth it! The food is great and the portions are generous. The staff has to stretch to keep up but they do it with the best mood and keep it very friendly and professional.
always delicious and big portions!
my favorite place to have a pollo risotto
We had a family dinner at Venice recently and the food was delicious and the staff very friendly and attententive.
Really nice peaceful atmosphere to share a meal. I had the lamb shank, which was cooked to perfection and served with delicious sauce and vegetables.
Definitely would go again!
Went here for Mother’s Day, had the most delicious pizza and pasta fettuccine! Service was exceptional as well! Thank you for such a lovely experience! We will definitely be back ❤️
The food was excellent. We had five people at the table and all the food was amazing. Well worth a visit
We came for a birthday dinner and loved the service. The wine is reasonable and the meals are as well. The rissotto and lasagna were delicious 😋. Would recommend for all and out door dinning too. We'll be back.
This is the best restaurant to try. I like eating there with my group and staff is super friendly. thanks for the great food
Lovely family owned restaurant with warm hospitality. The best Italian food I have tasted so far. Tried Pollo di Stille Siciliano... A beautifully presented main with tender chicken and flavourful sauce. The chilli flakes complement the preparation really and give it an interesting kick. With a generous portion size, you will not ask for anything more... Really enjoyed the experience... Will surely come back...
The delicious food and warm hospitality from hosts has made Venice restaurant our family favorite. We ordered Pollo De stille Siciliano, pasta Alfredo, margarita pizza, stuffed mushrooms entree. Everything was absolutely delicious. We will surely visit again.
Thank you so much. Beautiful food, amazing staff. Lamb shank was Devine! And everyone elses orders looked stunning. We will definitely be back to try more😊
Also love the wine glass. I need to get one, haha!!
Great service, cozy place, delicious food.
We were in Rome 18 months ago. The gnocchi and pizza were almost on par. Delicious. The tiramisu was good but probably didn't need the chocolate drops on top nor the chocolate sauce all over the plate. Keep it pure 😊
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