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    The Blacksmith Eatery and Bar

    3.6 (9 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Salmon
    Natasha M.

    This was my fourth visit to the Blacksmith and as such, this rating is averaged out. Unfortunately our experience last night would have been closer to a two. Saturday nights are quite busy nights at the Blacksmith. With few gastro-pub options in the area, this was to be expected. We had made a booking and we were placed downstairs in the bar area (which we had no problem with) but a bit awkwardly sandwiched between the maitre'd station (on the corner of the bar) and the stairs. Still, our welcome was friendly enough and after placing our order at the bar, we squeezed our way past waiting customers and took our seats. The first issue arose when, despite ordering literally seconds after each other, the food arrived at vastly different times. The ribs arrived first, followed ten minutes later by the shepherd's pie and then it was a full half hour (plus a visit to the bar to check later) before the salmon dish arrived. Wait staff apologized, with two different excuses; that the different meals took different times to cook (an issue that many restaurants do not seem to struggle with) and/or that ordering separately had meant that the orders weren't put through at the same time. The latter is understandable but we are talking about three orders within two minutes put in under the same table number. The food, as it arrived, was a mixed bag. The ribs were a generous half serve and well-marinated. The shepherd's pie was adequate, if erring on the bland side. Much to the disappointment of my patient salmon-eating friend, she found it a little over-roasted and underwhelming. We decided to skip dessert and further drinks at the bar. Both other times I have been for dinner there have been forgotten or late meals, although none quite as poorly timed as last night. I've had no problem with service or quality when I've eaten here for lunch. My recommendation? Hit here for lunch or after-work drinks but look elsewhere for a dinner with friends.

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    Good enough for me and Mali to sneak off and have drink and meal away from comfort zone,awesome served purpose

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    Dantes Pizza - Truffle Fungi and Pancetta

    Dantes Pizza

    4.6(54 reviews)
    26.9 kmGrey Lynn, Ponsonby
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    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.

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    Divino

    Divino

    4.8(4 reviews)
    33.5 kmMilford
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    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.

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