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Papa's Italian Eatery

4.0 (8 reviews)
ModerateItalian
Open • 4:00 am - 10:30 pm

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10 years ago

Wow what a great experience. Try the lemon chello's omg. Next time I come in I am bringing my whole family because we had such a great timr

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12 years ago

A MA Zing! GF + vegan pizzas + sorbet with traditional Italian stylez and fabulous wine assortment! Hooked!!

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Gorgeous

Gorgeous

4.2(5 reviews)
0.9 km•Balmoral, Mt Eden
•$$

When Gorgeous first opened I was sceptical. Every eatery and store that had been there previously…read morehad failed, I didn't see what could possibly be so special about Gorgeous that would make it last. Now, six years later, it's still going strong and now having eaten there on numerous occasions I understand why. The pizzas at Gorgeous aren't like the cheap, oily, plastic tasting pizzas you find in the usual takeaway pizza places. These pizzas are fresh, use REAL toppings and sauces and the bases never make you feel like you've eaten your weight in cardboard. When trying to think which pizza is my favourite I honestly couldn't decide. All of the ones I have tried have been great, so I can definitely vouch for the 'Sophia, Cindy and Kirsten', but am sure the others will be equally as satisfying. Though pricier than the Dominos and Pizza Huts of the world, Gorgeous is an independent pizzeria with great New York style pizzas that are ironically named after top models. Once you try a slice from Gorgeous, the fact it costs three times the price of a Dominos pizza won't bother you in the slightest - the taste and quality will blow you away! Tip: Get the vanilla cheesecake for dessert, it's so good just thinking about it makes my mouthwater!

We went here two weeks ago for a casual date night after meaning to try the place for at least the…read morepast year. Definitely worth it. It wasn't busy, though I imagine on rugby nights this place is swamped. But, at 8pm on a rainy Saturday there was only one other couple in there. The service is great, and I suppose it can be when there's not many people, but I feel like it's great all the time. Our beers were brought to us super quickly, and when my boyfriend had only just finished his first, we were being asked if we wanted another. That could sound overwhelming, but the guy running the place that night was just so calm and together, it all flowed really well. To eat, we had the Jackie O pizza. Delicious. It's a thin crust, gourmet ingredients, and it was gobbled up quite quickly. And though I wasn't meant to, I did get the dessert. V naughty, but v worth it. It was a home-made chocolate donut, with more chocolate sauce and ice cream. Totally recommend this place. Yeah, the pizza does cost more than takeaway outlets, but I definitely know I'd rather spend the money here. We will definitely be back. Tip: I would be hesitant to come here on a rugby night if you wanted a quiet date night dinner. BUT in saying that, it would be an awesome place for dinner and drinks pre-game.

Baduzzi - Gelato

Baduzzi

4.5(96 reviews)
4.0 km•Wynnard Quarter
•$$$

Absolutely wonderful. First dinner in Auckland and it was a winner. Our server was Valentine...she…read morewas excellent. We ordered way too much food...it just looked so good. We ordered: Wood Fired King Prawn. The King Prawn arrived and it was beautiful and very large. It was served with a black peppered pancetta and a gremolata sauce of which both enhanced the grilled prawn. Not a drop was left. Mamma D's East Coast Beef Meatballs. They were big and filling. Some of the best meatballs served in restaurant. I thought they were packed a little tight. I loosely form mine when tends to ensure tenderness. The sauce was perfect and they went well the side dishes. Cacio & Pepe was served and it was the prettiest we had ever seen and probably the best we have ever had. Put it right up there with those served in Roma. Polenta - another winner and beautiful. It also went well with the meatballs. Creamy and delicious just wish we could have eaten the whole dish or had a kitchen where we were staying...that good. Baduzzi was hopping the night we were there. So glad that we had reservations...highly recommend booking.

Balduzzi is a spot I've been to twice. It's in Wynard Quarter in a cozy spot near the ASC building…read more It's even got an Italian three wheeled truck outside. The owner is from Italy and the care shows. The pastas are great and the highlight are the meatballs. They are huge so beware but delicious. We were yearly too full after the great bread to even think about the pasta but they were both great. There are two parts to the restaurant but we liked the patio area outside. Overall a nice spot for both lunch and dinner.

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Baduzzi - Bar

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Baduzzi - Great take on the Tiramasu it's like a deconstructed one I love the more traditional ones but this was pretty good

Great take on the Tiramasu it's like a deconstructed one I love the more traditional ones but this was pretty good

Baduzzi - Flatbread with eggplant and polenta

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Flatbread with eggplant and polenta

Eduardos - Cute little spot.

Eduardos

4.1(7 reviews)
3.3 km•Newmarket
•$$

We love this place. It's our go-to for a casual night, particularly with a group of friends as it…read moredoes cheap BYO. We really love the owner and chef, who is always happy to tell us honestly what he thinks is the best choice out of two options, or on the odd occasion, create a new dish by combining two things we can't choose between (we've been there enough to now be classed as 'regulars', it seems). The decor is hilarious - great mis-matching paintings/photos/who knows and even an in-built disco light that will sometimes be turned on if you're there for a birthday. It's just ridiculous. And so wonderful. We definitely rate the pasta over the pizzas, particularly the chicken fettucine, but the pizza is good too. They have GF bases available also. All in all, is a great wee place for when you want to go out but feel like somewhere cosy and relaxed, rather than fancy.

Eduardos is Italian made by an Iranian and served by people from South East Asia. In the tradition…read moreof so many amazing inventions, it seems like a terrible idea. Its owner is like a pot-bellied, soft-spoken version of Kramer from Seinfeld. Ive gone so often over the years that he's become a kind of friend. In the old days orders were often forgotten. He would come rushing out, hunched over, hands clasped together, begging forgiveness and offering to make the 'special' pasta. Ten minutes later he would bring out a meal big enough to make lunch with for the next three days. It's been a while since they've made a mistake. I miss them. His restaurant isn't the fanciest place in town. It doesn't have Michelin star service. But it's the place I go to if I'm feeling down. Sitting in that strange orange room filled with faded paintings of Marilyn Monroe, old car ads and what looks like a group torturing someone in a medieval village square somehow makes me feel better. The best time to go is while experiencing that worst of tragedies: A birthday. The staff turn on the disco lights that hang from the ceiling and the place becomes the best party in town. We went recently on New Year's Eve. The owner sat down with us and talked about his struggle to make ends meet. He wanted to do better for his staff and his business this year. I kept thinking losing Eduardos would be a minor tragedy. It's one of our last bastions of glorious amateurism; a shambles that somehow assembles itself into something beautiful every single night. Also the food is really good.

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Eduardos - Inside decor feat. Marilyn and friends

Inside decor feat. Marilyn and friends

Eduardos - Eduardos Antipasto platter

Eduardos Antipasto platter

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Papa's Italian Eatery - italian - Updated May 2026

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