Adriatico is a cute little Italian restaurant in the heart of Henderson which i remember visiting…read moreas a child and was surprised to see its still around - the businesses longevity speaks for itself. The main road of Henderson is run down but once inside the ambiance of this little restaurant is lovely and homely and i forgot once settled in for dinner that i was in Henderson. The service is great and i could tell this was a family business which i later confirmed on their website was the same family as when i was a child. The cannelloni was delicious and great price at $26. All round great experience and i will definitely be coming back now.

Adriatico is a funky wee Italian establishment that actually looks a bit out of place in amongst…read morethe cheap eateries and two dollar shops that line the streets of West City. Though from the street Adriatico looks quite small, it's quite deceptive and can actually fit a large number of people, and can be pretty loud and bustling when it's busy. But this is part of the fun - it's very Italian! Adriatico offers a great selection of pizzas and pastas, and I personally recommend going there with a group of friends or your family and getting a few pizzas to share. The 'Adriatico Special' pizza is absolutely delicious, but they are also happy to create a pizza based on your craving. My friend had a pizza with salami, pineapple, mushrooms, capsicum, bacon and cheese made up for especially for him! Another great thing about Adriatico is that it is both licensed and offers a BYOW option. This means that while their meals are quite pricey (the average dinner meal costs about $30), you can save money on wine by bringing your own. Bonus!

6 of us had lunch today . All the entries were excellent . The Carbonara was spectacular . This is…read morea very authentic Italian restaurant. The flavors are intense . The service was spot on. We will be back.

Tried this place a few weeks back after buying a grab one voucher. The food is really good(I had…read morepasta) service was ok and the place has a rally good vibe to it. It was really busy on a Sunday arvo, so that's saying something. It's a good place for dinner/lunch if you live out west. Not too sure if it's worth driving to if you don't live near by as Glen Eden is quite a distance from central Auckland.

We're been in NZ for 3 weeks for our honeymoon and this was one of the BEST meals we've had. Small…read morecafe, delicious treats, lots of coffee options. It's a small menu but I'm sure every dish is just as carefully crafted and mouth-watering as ours were. Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!!

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)

Visited this wonderful place last Wednesday for a family 77th Birthday Party. Last visit was a…read morecouple of years ago and both time I was really impressed. To me this is authentic Italian cuisine. All the classics, a couple of good specials, kid friendly, and a decent selection of wines. Service is pretty good with a slight family feel, but don't expect fast service, instead relax and enjoy the unhurried atmosphere as the hot summer sun makes way for a cool breeze, and the kids can peek over the fence and explore the adjacent Whangaparoa Railway and animals close by. Perfetto!

From the owner: Welcome to Abruzzo Itlaian Restaurant – a beloved Italian eatery located in the heart of…read more Birkenhead on Auckland’s North Shore, just a 15-minute drive from the CBD. For 18 years, we’ve been serving authentic Italian cuisine crafted with passion and tradition. Our specialty? Wood-fired pizzas with perfectly blistered crusts, and fresh pasta made in-house daily. Whether you’re after a casual family dinner or a cozy date night, our warm hospitality and timeless recipes will make you feel like family. Come taste 18 years of tradition—just minutes from the city.

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.

Is it possible to give this place 10 stars?…read more If you are EVER in New Zealand, you better come here right when you get off the plane! Amano absolutely blew us away. We started with the pappardelle with lamb ragù, and WOW. The pasta was made fresh in-house and was cooked perfectly al dente. The lamb ragù was rich, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the pasta. Every bite was incredible. We also had the burrata salad with beetroot, orange, and hazelnut, which was such a great combination of flavors and textures. Fresh, creamy, sweet, and crunchy all in one dish. And of course, we had to pair dinner with a Prophet's Rock Pinot Noir. Since we love Pinot Noir, this was the perfect pairing for the meal. Amano absolutely lived up to the hype. From the food to the overall experience, this was easily one of the highlights of our time in Auckland. 10 stars if Yelp would let me! If you're in Auckland, DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE.

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.

Absolutely amazing place, when you enter the restaurant you feel like being beamed into Italy. The…read morestaff gave us a warm welcome and we were offered to chose ourselves a free table. Immediately they served a bottle of still water and brought the menu. We choose pizza (Salmon and Italian, Italian is with meatballs) and ordered a bottle of New Zealand local wine. Everything was great, especially the meatballs. The bill was NZD 83. A fair price. Also free water top up was offered. I would wish to have this place at home, I would go very often. This place is a clear recommendation, go for it.

We were staying at the Cordis across the street, Da Vinci's is a stones throw from the ground…read morefloor/back entrance. To be honest we didn't have high expectations, however we were pleasantly surprised. Firstly the service was outstanding! Refilled drinks, cleared empty dishes, and checked on us to make sure everything was good. Now the food.... The garlic bread isn't the usual US variety because it was better. The pasta was fresh and excellently prepared, their red sauce was delicious The lasagna dish appeared to be quite good also, I didn't get to taste it as it vanished too quickly!

This is a modest but good eatery. The lamb ragu which I had on my visit was very satisfying…read more They apparently offer cakes/deserts which I did not try, but they looked enticing.

Venosa is what an Italian resto should be. Simple, thoughtful menu. None of that "mix n match pasta…read moren sauce" kinda menu, you know the likes of - ahem I won't name names. These guys serve up some of the best freshly made pasta that aren't drowned in cream or gluey sauces. Their carbonara comes with an egg yolk, come on, how much more Italiano can you get. Delectable deserts (notably a wonderful wobbly panna cotta) and excellent service too. The only criticism from me, a pure point of personal preference really, is perhaps they could have been less generous with the cheese on my gnocchi. Otherwise, a definite Kingsland go-to from now on!

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