Our party enjoyed attentive service and superlative food. I had the pan-roasted snapper, as did a…read morefriend, and both dishes were beautifully cooked and presented. My only gripe is that the new courtyard lacks the rustic charm of its predecessor. I especially miss the water feature.

Excellent food and service. Cute place right on the main strip in Parnell. We had some sandwiches…read moreand a beer and just enjoyed relaxing in a comfortable setting with good friends. The sandwiches were absolutely fantastic! Next time I'm in the area, despite all the other great looking places to try, I'm returning here!

The food was great, but the service made us incredibly uncomfortable. We had three people waiting…read moreon our table of 3; one didn't wear a mask at all, and two wore them but either pulled under chin or under nose. This was during Red traffic light level. The service was very friendly and nice but amateur, and with three people all checking in on us regularly, it really made us feel incredibly uncomfortable from a health perspective (as well as just being unnecessarily disruptive). Two things they could change instantly that would make a huge difference: 1) get staff to wear masks properly; and 2) have one waiter per table. The food was really good, and the kitchen staff member we saw seemed very professional and was wearing his mask properly. The outdoor environment would be very enjoyable with different service, so it's a shame this aspect which would be so easy to fix isn't working, and people are being put at risk. The wait staff seemed so well-intentioned, we hope you can put it right.

This place is a little gem, beautiful setting with fairy lights and warm heaters in the outdoor…read morecourt yard and cosy tables for two inside next to the open fireplace. The Pizza was delish with inventive toppings, hard to pick a favorite we shared three large pizzas between 5 of us with a couple of sides to start, this was more than enough. Tasty Mulled Wine that was welcome addition considering the cooler night. Tempted by the home made tiramisu but sadly lacking in appetite to give it a go. I will be back to try next time.

Yummy pizza heaven…read more... When hungry for pizza, I'll go to Sal's Pizza or Hells. After reading reviews, I thought I'll give this joint a try. I tried the miki pizza and it was de-lish. Such tasty Italian pizza! Great pizza, great service, great company and a great night after having a beautiful sunny day.

So here I am in Auckland, Walking for kilometers with…read more a mate who says I have to Taste this pizza. I warned If it isn't Great, we will have Issues like Vogue. Well in Retrospect we all Have Issues. Back to this Pizza. So We finally reach a Fairly Banal building in a basic Hood. The Staff greeted Us as if we were family Members and I immediately Ordered a dry Prosecco to Celebrate the Eve and the End of a Trek. After perusing The Menu I inquired how good Is their sausage. He started to Say 'Organic Grown award Winning.....' I'll HAVE IT! And what a Pizza it was. Award Winning for Sure. The Sausage was made With Organic Pork and Fennel. Moist and Meaty Never filled with the fatty Chewy less appealing but Widely used combination. The Red Onions seemed Sautéed and the Fresh Mozzarella Melted in Puddles. Then there is The OVEN and CRUST. Bellisimo. Puffed and Baked in the Ultimate Brick Oven. This Pie is PERFECTION!

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!

The atmosphere of the place was good, but it was very quite for a Saturday night. The pizza was…read moreaverage, but what made this a truly bad experience was how they extorted extra money from us. We had a party of approximately 20 people, and as it was a birthday, we had a cake. Only on they day we called to confirm the booking were we told of a "cake-age" fee, but were told to talk with our waiter about it being waived. We did this on arrival, and were told that they would waive it. After we ordered and every one had finished eating, a person I can only assume was the manager, approached my parter and explained that he was now going to charge a flat fee($30) to allow us to have the cake. He then did his best to explain this was a "good deal" as normally he charges $5 per person and "all restaurants are doing it". He also argued that he was losing money as we wouldn't then buy desserts and he had to pay staff to clean the dishes used for the cake. I can almost understand this, however they only provided napkins for us to eat the cake from. I'm guessing he did this as the place was so dead, but he did a great job of ruining my partners birthday dinner. We paid the charge to avoid an argument, and as everyone had eaten, it wasn't really possible to relocate everyone for cake. We would not have minded if they were up front about the charges when we booked, but he has constantly changed his mind, as he clearly has tried his luck for a few extra dollars. Would definitely not recommend.

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.

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.

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.

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.