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 love this place. I am finally taking my plane travel time to write all my reviews for my favorite…read moreplaces I visit on my monthly trips. I visited this place quite some time ago and I had some amazing pizza here and the service was down right friendly and welcoming! It probably helped that the owner recognized me and was honored to have my travel companion and I at their establishment and offered to comp our meal. I said no thank you I will pay and I left them a large tip for there kindness and welcoming atmosphere. We had the Rocket and Prosciutto, Antipasto (for 2), Carne Pizza, and the Quattro Formaggi Pizza. my companion had the Nutella calzone and I had their only option for chocolate free gelato. A MUST PLACE TO VISIT AND EAT AT IF YOU ARE VISITING THE CITY!!! All pizza had an amazing crust which I haven't had since my studies at École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in France. The gelato was smooth and very silky. The salad was good quality and the antipasto had several good options although I remember it being waay too much food so we gave our leftover to some homeless people we saw later that evening. EVERY-TIME I PERFORM IN AUCKLAND, THIS IS MY GO TO PIZZA SPOT!

It's a quaint spot in the heart of Ponsonby Central, with a few small tables under cover outside in…read morethe pedestrian alley. The pizzas are in the napoletana style with puffed crust on the outer edge and thin underneath. Menu has limited options for salads / veg on the side. Overall thought the pizzas were really pricey for the size and quality relative to other spots in the neighborhood.

The pizzas are delicious! Gourmet and fresh out the over…read more Got it delivered to the work office during a Friday. Can't complain. Will get it again.

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Great pizza if you're looking for simple NY Style pizza - Sal's is great. Had the one delivered and…read moreit might be the BEST Delivered(Uber) pizza ever. Arrived as if it were just taken out of the oven. The cheese was still very warm, the pepperonis had that great cup and the cheese didn't slide off on its delivery trip!!! Cost was reasonable...two halves were less expensive than a whole. They only have one size(large) and it is huge. Wasn't familiar with Sal's but the next 6 cities we visited in NZ and AUS all had a Sal's. Didn't try. But wanted to. Highly recommend.

My husband was interested in trying this chain because we're from nyc. Ultimately, it felt…read moreinferior comparable to a pizza parlor in Brooklyn. Pepperoni slice is comparable to dollar slice pizza back in NYC. My husband didn't think it's worth the price. Sal's only had red pepper and oregano shakers and it would be great if there was also garlic powder. The interior of the shop felt very nyc pizza parlor in the sense the seats and tables felt worn in.

Dare I say, I've finally found my new favourite pizza again?…read more Ever since Non-Solo Pizza switched chefs (at least for their pizza) a couple of years ago, I've been having a hard time finding that perfect pizza place to fully satisfy my cravings. Through random luck I found Toto online while searching for food deliveries, and decided to come try it out myself. Due to my total lack of directions, I had a bit of trouble finding them on a rainy quiet Friday afternoon. I gave them a call, and their friendly staff came out of the store in the rain to wave at me so I could find them :) Ordered the 1/2 metre Pugliese, which is my all time favourite, and they definitely did not disappoint. The olives, the anchovies, the cheese, everything was great, with just the right proportion of everything. Will definitely try to gather a bunch of friends and try out the full metre next!

Yet another place in Auckland at which I was a frequent flier, and for good reason! Toto's…read moremeter-long pizzas are OUT OF THIS WORLD! I've never had a pizza experience quite like this before. For starters, I'm sorry Kiwis, but as an American, I can tell you there is literally not a single legitimately good pizza place in New Zealand; that is except for Toto's. (Side note: Sal's is NOT good, and it is NOT NY pizza. Sal's marketing themselves as NY pizza is as heinous a crime as would be Pizza Hut marketing themselves as Italian) Not only does Toto's match the best pizza I've had in the States, it exceeds it! The meter-long pizzas are one-of-a-kind. They're not only crafted with the most delicious combinations of flavors and toppings, but they are HUGE too, and can feed 4 people easy. If you want pizza in Auckland, you really have no other choice but to visit Toto's, but that's not a bad thing at all! I'd say Toto's is one of the top 3 things I miss most about NZ!

Very delicious pizza when we went to the beach close by, we always ordered the pizza.read more

The food is really good very delicious pizzas the dough is super thin topped with generous amounts…read moreof topping and marinara suace. Owned by an Italian very friendly and you get to see them roll the dough and toss and turn it around in the palm of their hands. All pizzas are baked in a wood fire oven adding more flavour to the pizza. The decor is quite welcoming inside the small little shop very cozy and inviting with a maximum of six people sitting space for dine-in and order takeaways the art on the walls comes with a touch of Italian nostalgia & warm yellow lighting. Definetly recommend as you will keep coming back for more pizzas pastas are only available on Sundays according to the takeaway menu

Probably the best Pizza I've had in New Zealand. Great service, friendly vibe, lovely discovery…read moreworth every penny.

If there is anything I like more than a good steak, it's a good piece of pizza & this is why I…read moredecided to come to Sal's Authentic New York Pizza. Speaking to the owner of the Parnell Store he tells me about his passion & desire to be his own boss and working with Pizza. Until recently Sal's Pizza was a family operation and not up for franchise. This has now slowly changed with the sale of Parnell & more recently the opening of their new store in Hamilton. I am told about how all their ingredients are shipped from New York and nothing is left to chance here, and If I do not like their pizza he will refund my money back every penny (at this point I thought about whether correcting him & telling him we don't do penny's here) but I thought better off since he will be cooking me a fresh pizza.. I've seen what happens on Gordon's Ramsay - Kitchen Nightmares when you talk back to the chef ;-). But I hardly doubt he would ever do something like I have seen on TV. I am presented with the menu in front of me of large 18″ Pizza's or by the slice.. with a cabinet of other foods to go with it, Garlic Knots, Pepperoni Pinwheels, buffalo wings & mozzarella sticks all of which look delicious! since I'm with a group of friends we decide to go for a large half pepperoni half italian meatball with a pitcher of beer to help wash it down, with a size of mozzarella sticks & buffalo wings. The wings & the mozzarella came out first followed by the beer. One thing I have noticed about this place is the decor - styled in New Yorker theme red brick & big screen tv's with NBA Live on ESPN. A good choice to come here during lunch I reckon. They really understand their customers needs. Pizza + Beer + Sport = WIN The pizza came out not long after we finished out wings & mozzarella, we were amazed at the size of this thing.. I am told they do eating competitions for the quickest person to finish a whole 18″ pizza, I am told a good time somewhere in the 30min mark. But I don't see how I could possibly do that - even after 5 mins the pizza is still incredibly hot to bite into. As you see from the photo, this pizza is awesome! taste wise - on a totally a different level than what you find with the likes of Hells & Domino's. I wouldn't even put them in the same league as them. This enjoyment does come with a price 4 times as much as a large Pizza from any other place out there. Is it worth it?? - I think so! The atmosphere as I mentioned before is styled for guys - who love their pizza with their beer while watching sports. Perhaps one night a week they should have lazy boys around the store pointed towards the big screen & charge people $40 for entry which grants them pizza & beer while watching the game.. could be a nice little earner for them. From the 18″ Pizza with three guys we managed to finish off most of the Pizza, I say most as I've left the crusts behind.. but I'm told I would be disqualified if I was in the competition as you have to eat the entire pizza, crusts & all. wow.. After all that I don't think I could move an inch & would gladly sit back for the next hour & watch the sport while the food settles down.. but alas I must get back to work. I now leave you with the following thoughts; Food 4/5 - Best Pizza out - although the sight of seeing oil dripping off, is a tad bit off-putting. Service 5/5 - Friendly & courtious Price - 3/5 $24 for an 18″ Pizza or $9 for 2 Slices.. Atmosphere -5/5 - Where are my lazy boy's?! Like i said before Pizza + Beer + Sports = WIN Overall 4.5/5 - I'm calling it.. Best Pizza Place out.. Hamilton.. prepare to be blown away.. You no longer will have to put up with average pizza from other places.. But with anything this will cost you in the end.

Genuine New York pizza, so delicious, I recommend trying this restaurant. Twice a month on Tuesdays…read morethey have fantastic live music with $5 pizza by the slice and drinks only $7, those nights are becoming a real community event.

Epolito's pizza quite literally tastes like America. It's hard to describe but it's something to do…read morewith the cheese and that homemade sausage. Plus just like in the land of the free the pizzas are huge - like fold-your-slice-in-half-to-fit-in-your-mouth huge. Despite being super hungry 2 1/2 slices was my limit. The wine list is somewhat limited but it didn't bother me because obviously the way to wash down pizza is with beer and they've got some interesting options including Sawmill and Moa. They've space isn't huge but if you can nab a table, I'd definitely recommend dining in. It's got a great vibe - loud music, an open kitchen and friendly wait staff. I never got try Epolito's when they were further South but I am STOKED that they've reopened substantially closer to home.

Finally an awesome bar in town…read more I'm just a hipster Australian looking for a cool place to drink a beer god damn it! This place is rad, i love it.

Cool atmosphere, great service, good beers. Mr brother and I both especially liked the raspberry…read morelemon cider.

This was our first stop on our trip around the north island. My travel buddy was craving a burger…read moreand Auckland is surprisingly full of vegan burger joints. Black dog was tucked away beside the Empire Tavern. Look for the wooden sign with the paw print. Our trio had the Beef Smash Burger, the Brisket burger and the Chicken Sandwich. You can add fries and a beer for $11NZD. There was only one beer available (a hazy IPA which was *mwah* so good!) the fries were more of a Dutch cut than shoestring, but they were also very very good! The pickle chips were sweet pickles; also tasty. It's a small place, with three tables and a long counter. There is an interior connection to the tavern next door. Service was great. There seemed to be two people working this lunch. Front of house takes orders, pours beers and grills the burgers, and operates the fryer. Back of house does the dishes and restocks. Efficient and delicious. If time allows or if we ever come back, I'll be back.

This place is permanently closed. But Empire Tavern is still there. The cheeseburger is great at…read morethe Tavern.