Called in for dinner last week.. have been playing around wth some italian recipes and thought we would try their prawn linguini... was very tasty if some \what more liquid than we re used to, plenty of pesto, prawns, cherry toms with a full flavoured sauce.
staff are very helpful with further suggestions and good service.
Always a pleasure to come back to GPK.... see you next time !!
Love this place! Absolutely amazing staff, very helpful, friendly and attentive. The food was delicious no complaints. Will definitely be popping in again next time I visit Auckland.
I really enjoyed dinner here with my mom.... we had amazing service and amazing food. My mom had the Moroccan chicken and I had the seafood thin base pizza. Iwill definitely come back.
Staff are super friendly and really helpful!
Food is fresh, well presented an delicious!
Steak and pork belly were incredible!
Great night out!
Love the chicken liver pate, scallops and crispy pork, steak sirloin was a little bit over cooked but still all good. Next time gonna try their pizza
Had a quick lunch here on Saturday, just a Margarita pizza and a chicken burger with drinks. Pizza was better than Sals (not as oily) and burger was yum. Service was great, will be going back for sure.
We always have a consistently good meal at GPK.
Enjoy going to GPK and find the Manager Steven always friendly.
Some of our favourites are the Pate, GPK selection and the steak is always good.
In fact always go back to GPK when we go to other restaurants on the North Shore and have an average meal!
Use to be our breakfast and lunch spot. The menu tends to never change with prices usually too high. It's a nice place to dine, it just needs some tlc to become a great place once again. It's not the norm to have a great location that is not busy, signs that things need to change.
Pork ribs. Meat was falling off the bone but too sweet and too much sauce for my personal taste. Dining partners enjoyed their pork belly and soup of the day.
I tried the duck. Rich, moist and cooked perfectly with the right accompaniments. My dining friends enjoyed their meals also.
Nice winter meals on a cold evening and a good place to stop before a show as was the case for us.
Very good service also received that evening which always helps the dining out experience.
Came here after my fussy because of my fussy family. The menu is accommodating to everyone. I got the chicken burger (wish they had a beef burger option!) and I liked it and thought it was a great size. I would prefer them to put a different sauce Rather than the mustard aoli but that's just personal taste. Is pricey but everywhere in taka is so can't complain. Also I wanted to add the service was textbook perfect and it's a great idea to have sparkling water in the middle of the table :)
Had an enjoyable experience here recently. 4 course set menu on a grabone voucher. Could not fault the quailty of the food, the fish of the day was snapper and it was fresh and delicious as was the pulled lamb shank. Small portions although to be expected given the circumstances. The real highlight was the shared dessert which consisted of a cheesecake, brownie, doughnuts and licorice icecream. My only criticism would be the delay between each course which did draw things out longer than your standard dining experience. The craft beer is exceedingly expensive although they have a good selection. I would consider returning under normal circumstances.
We came here with a group of friends a few Saturdays ago, and upon arrival the staff were very friendly and accommodating. We had preorganised a set menu before our arrival, which including breads and dips, entrees, mains and shared dessert.
I had an entree of chicken pate which was fantastic followed by pork belly for the main. There was a large gap between meals coming out and some had finished before other meals arrived. But the pork belly came out sizzling hot and was delicious, although was quite oil after cooking, but all in all was delicious.
The dessert platter was the highlight consisting of brownie, ice cream, donuts etc. The donuts were out of this world and they were definitely the talking point of the night :P
In summary a fantastic venue, with lovely staff and delicious food.
Ate on a Friday night with my husband on a grab one voucher. We had booked via email and received a prompt reply confirming availability.
we arrived and were seated quickly, although the restaurant was half full we were seated a foot away from other diners (my pet hate) so we could hear everyone else conversations. The restaurant however was very organised and the set menu was waiting at the table for us. We ordered drinks which arrived quickly and were very nice. The bread starter was lovely also. Both the entrees - pate and mussel fritter and the mains salmon and eye fillet arrived quickly and were delicious. The dessert was a bit slower and the cheesecake and donuts were lovely but the chocolate brownie horrific. Although we were very full so it didn't matter too much.
We were disappointed that when we paid the gentlemen didn't ask how the meal was and the set menu could be clearer that the desert was a platter selection. But all in all close to perfect and we would happily return
GPK is not bad for some decent Western food although it is quite pricy. Had GPK for a friend's birthday and we had the classic spaghetti bolognaise and fettucine! I'm a huge fan for anything creamy so I really enjoyed the classic fettucine (with mushrooms, white wine etc.) but we all agreed that the spaghetti was not worth the money. We also shared a Teriyaki pizza (fusion much?) and it was alright too. The food was good, filling but I'm not sure if I'll go back again.
old faithful GPK,
ive always eaten here almost every week. its not fine dinning and it doesn't try to be. the staff remember my order and the wine i like... this is a quality that a lot of restaurants have lost these days
eye fillet on potato gratin with red wine Ju .... my favorite! never lets me down.
my wife tends to have have fish which is always fresh and full of flavor.
lunch time i will always go for the bombay pizza! love it. this is an icon in takapuna and perfect for an after work drink that rolls into dinner. or perfect before a show at the bruce mason
Nice place. Had a business dinner here. all in all, impressed.
i started with the chilli squid, pretty good, could have done with a bit more chilli. another had the beef cheek, this is what i wish i got, looked delicious. for main i had the twice cooked duck and the other guys went for a fish special. everyone was very happy. the standout was the wine, the Laughing Magpie, will be grabbing a bottle or two of that to have in reserve at home.
prices were reasonable and the staff were nice.
would recommend to a friend.
I visited this restaurant yesterday eve 28/01/15. The whole experience was above my expectations. Steve (manager on shift) and his team were superb and the food was very very good indeed. Thanks ladies and gents, I will certainly return.
Great service accommodated a wedding party at a moments notice. Food was beautifully presented and tasted great. Would definitely visit again.
My wife and I went for dinner last Saturday night. Nice and pleasant soft atmosphere, and great customer service both manager and staff, very attentive. We sat outside as the noise was a little high inside. We had bought a voucher which included Entree, Mains and Dessert. It was well worth more then the price. We asked the chef to make the chicken hot pot and pan fried snapper a little spicy and it was indeed delicious. Dessert platter was nice as well.
Me and my partner came here for dinner on Tuesday night. Not what I would class as my kind of restaurant to go to but my partner wanted to try it. They were very busy but our meals came out quickly. Their capacity to help us choose a nice wine was excellent as my wine knowledge is limited to red or white I had a scotch steak and my partner had the fish of the day with some sides. The drinks came out in like 5 minutes and the meals were sent to us about 15 minutes after ordering. I was very impressed with the quality of service and food. I assumed it would be stuffy and pompous but was gladly surprised at how I was made to feel welcomed and comfortable. We didn't stay long because there were a few kids with their parents from the beach series down the road. All in all it was a very good night out and money well spent :)
We have been to this restaurant a few times lately and we can't fault them at all! The Food was fantastic and staff were great! Highly recommend this restaurant!
We went without making a booking and although they were very busy the were able to accommodate us without any hassle!
Food is off high standard! Recommend the prawn pasta and pork belly!!!
Haven't been here for 2-3 months, but have been a regular over the years. We've always found it great - brunch, lunch, dinner and takeaways. For our family of 6 - all with different tastes, the variety on the menu meant there was always something for everyone, and no-one ever complained. I would agree with a commenter regarding the decor being a bit old. I would suggest perhaps the proprieters check out what the other restaurants' pizzas are like - because I think GPK could do better.
It has never disappointed and always been of a very high standard. Went a couple of weekends ago with some friends for dinner. The oven roasted hapuka served on fresh asparagus was absolutely delicious! The pizza, steak and pasta could not be faulted. Food awesome and great service to match. We had a fantastic time.
Went with a small group of friends. Between the five of us, we ordered 3 of the wood-fried pizzas: Bombay, Country and Tuscany. They were all great in flavour especially the Country pizza. Thought the Bombay pizza was a bit weird as it had banana on top, but that didn't stop us from eating all of it! Also ordered two plates of the garlic bread as starter. Was a bit greasy than what we were used too but still tasted fantastic. Service for our table was slow that night, but it seemed like they were having a busy night. Would go there again and try out different things on the menu.
Visited on a weeknight with five other family members. The restaurant was almost full, but plenty of staff were on hand. Our table was ready but we were offered the option of having a drink at the bar first or head straight to the table (we went for the second option). The waitress was very good with good knowledge of the entire menu and polite service etiquette. A few members at our table had specific meal requirements, and the waitress was able to clearly understand these and make sure our meals were ordered and delivered exactly how we desired. As for the food, a solid A! Steaks, pizza and fish were all delivered with great presentation in generously satisfying serving sizes.
A tasty wine list topped off the meal. We all left very happy and looking forward to our next meal at GPK.
I enjoyed a fantastic calamari dish at GPK Takapuna last week. Service was quick and friendly and the meal was divine. Calamari on a bed of risotto which was cooked to perfection. Wine list is great with lots of choice. Great place to dine!
My husband and I are regulars at GPK, we haven't visited for a while but went back last week and thoroughly enjoyed it. The bar was pumping! The new cocktail and tapas menu was excellent, and as usual the staff where friendly and helpful. There where a few changes to the menu but was grateful my old fav, the bombay pizza was as good as ever and my husband tried the new duck dish and loved it... Highly recommend to all!
I got a last table deal, and they expected me. It all went down without a hitch. The food was good, and generously portioned; especially the brownie dessert which was more than enough to share! Would definitely go back.
Good food. Went for breakfast. Our coffee was free because it was a Saturday, which is great.
Awesome meal @ GPK Takapuna. Food was amazing and got there $12 Cocktail special on top which was excellent. Will be back definitely.
Came here with my family tonight on a Saturday evening around 7.30pm and when we entered it was empty. We were greeted by a friendly staff member who quickly set us up with a heater by our table. We were a little concerned by the lack of people and it may be a sign of the quality of the restaurant. I ordered smoked chicken salad. Kids had pizza and pasta. Wife had a vegetarian risotto. All of our meals were delicious and it was served in a timely manner. The kids meals came first which was great as they were starving. Mine and the wifes came shortly after. In the end my son asked if we could come back multiple times. We definitely would.
A group of friends and I dined here last week (20 of us total). The service from all of the staff was absolutely fantastic! Each staff member was friendly, happy and professional. The Manager in particular was lovely! He was attentive, efficient and showed genuine care for certain dietary requirements among the table. We were conscious of time as we were going to a Comedy show across the road (and no one wants to show up late for a comedian) and our food came out promptly, all at once and every single person was thrilled with their meals! Thank you for kick starting an enjoyable evening for us all. I will definitely recommend to family and friends when in the area.
My man and I had a cute little date night here. Our dinner was pretty good - fettuccine pasta and the steak we had. Dessert was decent - the choc brownie w/ ice cream. The one staff member that served us was pleasant & has great customer service, a good attitude (Indian chap I think, was standing in as manager) Working in hospo myself I know how gruesome and demanding it can be but this chap was splendid.
Came for dinner on a whim... we had great food and great service. Would definitely come back. It was a cold Saturday night, but there were very few diners there, which was sad. I know that Takapuna has many different eating places, but this one really impressed us (first time there, but will be back).
Me and my family went here to celebrate my birthday, the staff was approachable, explained the menu properly like the servings and what's in it as we have no idea what kind of food they serve. They gave away coloring sheet for kids to make them occupied. They also let us bring in our own cake 😍😍 not like the other restaurants. So accommodating, asks if we need something 😍 will definitely come back here even if we're from south Auckland 👍🏻👍🏻 keep it up guys ♥️
The service was excellent and the staff very friendly. We had a large crowd who were performing in one of the local theatres and had to have quick service and we got it. The food was great too. Throughly recommended this restaurant in Takapuna.
Love the staff and service, even at 10pm at night the staff are happy to serve us take away coffees. (Hard to get coffee late in Takapuna.
Love the Pizza's... normally there at least once a week.
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