food great but rushed out at the end while there were still empty tables. bought the bill while we…read morewere still eating dessert. spent over $200 for 2 people and rushed out like we'd gone for takealways . nice food

Everything you'd want in a small, Italian, family run restaurant. You can tell the three…read moregenerations who work here put a lot of effort into serving great quality, traditional italian food. The servings are generous and the flavours are bold and robust. Not to mention, they have a fantastic wood-fired oven that pumps out perfectly imperfect pizzas and calzones - great for takeaways! We came here for dinner recently with the extended family and it was an absolute treat. Whilst the majority of the table went for the veal, I opted for the linguine with prawns, chilli, garlic, lemon and olive oil. Such a classic combination but an absolute winner in my book. The pasta was cooked al dente and the chillii /garlic/lemon ratio was spot on. My dad raves about this place and after our most recent visit, it's not hard to see why!

The quality of the food left a lot to be desired. The wait staff was ok but I felt a little…read moreuninterested. Not very Italian at all.

Portofino is a bit of an Auckland institution. They've been around for 30 years, and while there…read moreare now nine Portofinos around the city, the quality of each one seems to differ a lot. Sadly, Takapuna was not great when we went there before a show at the Bruce Mason Centre. Firstly on arrival the manager looked almost inconvenienced that we were there. She was attentive and quick, but just gave off the impression that we were being a bother by choosing to dine there. I know everyone has bad days, and having worked in hospo I know the challenges of being upbeat and chirpy all the time, but it is a bad start. The meals, while not terrible, were just a bit bland and reasonably expensive. It felt like zero love had been put into the meals. Like Portofino is the McDonalds of Italian food - all competently put together, but without any magic or flair. It's not a horrible place, but there is certainly better nearby.

Excellent pizza, truly Neapolitan taste, the dough is made authentically. I was transported back to…read moreNaples. The salads are good too, the staff are very friendly. The restaurant is small but cozy. Use Google Maps for directions. Apple Maps will send you to their old address and leave you frustrated.

Great pizza and pasta place. The pasta is fresh and delicious. Very popular so recommend a…read morereservation. Very well priced as well. Dinner * Extra mozzarella pizza (Excellent) * Bolognese baked pasta (Excellent)

I had heard through the grapevine that this was just the best ever pizza found on the North Shore…read more So of course I pestered my partner to take us there for a takeout pizza mid week. I arrived around five thirty and the popular pizzeria had a few guests eating pasta on the front outdoor seating area. The owner who bakes all the pizza's himself is a friendly and humorous Greek man, and was only too happy to point out the fave choices of pizza for us first time visitors. The Top picks were Greco, a delicious topping of lamb, red onion, olives, peppers, tzatziki, basil and parsley (My first pick also). And the Quattro Stagioni which had Salami, Ham, Prawns and Mushroom, this was sensational (my second pick). As it was the premiere visit, we opted for the two small pizzas, costing both under 18 dollars each, and let me tell you, I thought I could have eaten a pizza to myself, however the servings were so great that I only managed about 2 pieces each. Beautiful pizza base , and the toppings are just divino divine! I will be back as soon as I can, to try more pizza flavours, and a pasta dish for sure.

Just need some good food during the interim of taking care of my mother in law in the NS hospital…read more We ordered one Divino Pizza and one Divino Pasta for three of us. The pizza and pasta are eally nice and far beyond my expectations (I preferred pasta a bit more). Got refreshed and continue facing whatever they are in the real life.

This very popular Italian restaurant sits near the harbor and is centrally located just outside the…read moreCBD. We were graciously welcomed by our server and ordered our servers recommendations . The food was delicious and fresh. Very satisfied indeed

Loved this place. The interior has a modern hip vibe with an open warehouse feel. Large windowed…read moredoors open up to views of the harbor. We had reservations and got a lovely table near those windows. They recommended sharing plates so we had the pappardelle which comes with a lamb ragu, the monk fish, and the cauliflower side. The main courses were excellent. The ragu was a nice comfort food with a rich taste over homemade noodles. The monk fish was light and tropical with a fennel and fruit side. These two dishes were nice compliments of each other. The cauliflower wasn't my fav but it was more of a personal taste so don't keep me from having you try it. I chose a local wine which was delicious. Love trying local wine when possible. We walked from our hotel so no parking worries. Service was excellent. Our server walked us through several of her and of patrons favorite options. Great stop.

Service and food left a lot to be desired…read more My friends and I went there for lunch on sunday, got a table, and had our drink orders taken. It was not a busy day. The drinks, while delicious, took a long time to arrive. We had to get our own menus because no one gave us any. Eventually someone came to take our food order and I asked for a chicken panini with avocado on the side. 20 minutes passed and we were still waiting. Finally the food arrived and they had given me the salmon. I took it back and the kitchen staff started arguing with the waitress and manager over what I ordered vs what they gave me: very unprofessional. I was told 5 minutes. 15 minutes later my friends had finished their food, other people received their panini orders and finally mine turns up. It was very underwhelming: 2 pieces of pineapple, a square of cheese, and some bland chicken. The only thing that was generous was the tomato. They forgot the avocado and tried to charge me for it. I will not be back.

Ragazzi is a great little lunch stop on Hurstmere road. If possible, claim one of the outdoor…read moretables under the trees and you have the perfect vantage point for people watching. The food is of high quality, particularly for what you pay. Like any good Italian, they seem to accomplish a very unique taste with just a handful of ingredients. It's hard to get away with a light lunch here. The pasta, although delicious, is certainly a hearty meal for the middle of the day. I love the service, you always get plenty of smiles and they never try and rush you along, even if it's busy. Ragazzi is a great spot for a leisurely long lunch.

Comforting food for a cold winter night. A small place but it was busy so you know it must be good…read moreand there were a few tables outside with heaters nearby that accommodated myself and my friends. We got garlic pizza bread to share and I then had the gnocchi alla gorgonzola - a creamy pasta dish with meatballs - loved that this place had a large range of Italian cuisine dishes to choose from

YUM! This quaint and rustic little Italian gem is just up Devonport's main street, boasting a…read morediverse menu of great value. I took my girlfriend there for a special occasion dinner, and we loved it. Their antipasto platter is fantastic, everything you'd want from cured meats and cheeses to olives and an amazing preserve. For mains we chose the canneloni [a bit dry in the meat, but still tastes delicious] and the breaded veal scallopini with baked mozzarella and eggplant. The veal was incredible. We also had the joy of BYOW, an Italian chianti from Wine Direct [check them out in Ponsonby/Parnell]. The wait staff was also very warm and friendly, I was eager to leave a tip. We'll be back!

This was a delicious breakfast. The whipped yoghurt was amazing. The fluffy, airy sweetness was so…read moregood and the granola was also great. Fresh and crunchy with sweet stone fruits on top. The sourdough and eggs were great as well. I personally don't like parsley garnish so I didn't enjoy that on the egg as much but everything else was fantastic. Tomatoes were really juicy. Everything just tasted super fresh and of great quality.

we loved everything about this restaurant when we had dinner there. so much so that we went back…read morefor breakfast a day later! All the people there are friendly and efficient. The seating is comfortable. Go here.

Wish I could give this place 10 stars! Everything about our experience was amazing. The service was…read moretop-notch, the food was absolutely delicious, and the owner went out of his way to make us feel welcome. Before we left, he even offered us a complimentary shot, which was such a thoughtful touch. This is hands down a must-visit spot, and I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm in New Zealand.

My friend saw this pizza place on social media and wanted to try it out. The restaurant itself is…read morequite small with only a two or three tables. I believe they share some tables with the neighboring restaurants though, since I saw our waitress go back and forth outside. We ordered the carne and another pizza, which I cannot remember the name. The food came out in about 15-20 minutes, so it didn't take long. Both pizzas were okay... The sauce, cheese, and toppings combined for a good pizza, not a great one. I was expecting so much more flavor for the price, as I understood the size of the pizza wasn't extravagant. The carne alone was $39 NZD. This restaurant was another one and done for me. Got to see what the hype was about , but I wouldn't come back.