De Niro is the Italian restaurant within Elliott Stables, the established dining collection on Elliott Street in central Auckland. It welcomes diners for on-site lunch and dinner, opening daily from noon into the evening. Resident chefs Alex and Jovan centre the experience on traditional Italian cooking, with pizza, pasta, signature mains and Italian wine giving the restaurant a focused identity within the wider complex.
Pizza and pasta form the restaurant's foundation. A Margherita keeps the pizza selection anchored in a classic tomato and cheese combination, while garlic pizza offers a simple accompaniment for the table. Pasta choices range from carbonara and chicken fettuccine to truffle spaghetti and lasagne, covering creamy, earthy and baked styles instead of following a single formula. The range moves naturally from a shared first bite into a complete main course.
Seafood risotto adds an option built around rice to the core Italian staples, and the signature dishes move the meal beyond pizza and pasta. Osso bucco supplies a substantial main, while chicken salad offers a lighter route through the menu. This spread allows groups using Elliott Stables to choose De Niro for a complete Italian meal rather than just one snack from the shared dining hall.
Tiramisu provides a fitting finish, and the Italian wine selection helps carry the restaurant's identity through the whole visit. The daily schedule from noon to night makes it practical for lunch in the central city, an early meal or dinner, while the Elliott Stables setting brings a lively communal backdrop. De Niro's appeal lies in that combination of familiar regional dishes, dedicated chefs and a city venue open throughout the day.
Address: Elliott Stables, 39 Elliott Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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De' Niro Menu
Lunch – Starters
Garlic or Herb Bread
Breads and Dips
Pizza bread served with homemade dips. Ideal to share as appetizer
Lunch – Pizza
All made with mozzarella cheese & homemade tomato sauce
Di Pollo
Fresh chicken & mushrooms
Pepperoni
Italian salami
Vegetariana
Spinach, capsicum & mushrooms
Hawaiian
Ham & pineapple
Margherita
Tomato base
De' Niro
Ham & mushrooms
Marinara
Selection of fresh seafood
Lunch – Pasta & Lasagna
Spaghetti Bolognese
Traditional recipe
Spaghetti Carbonara
Bacon, egg & béchamel sauce
Chicken Fettuchini
Chicken, mushrooms & béchamel sauce
Fettucini Alfredo
Bacon, mushrooms & béchamel sauce
Penne Arrabbiata
Selection of vegetables, olives, tomato sauce & chilli
Penne Amatriciana
Bacon, onions, tomatoes & cream sauce
Pumpkin Cannelloni
Pumpkin, spinach & mozzarella
Truffle Spaghetti
Mushrooms, truffle, prosciutto in a creamy sauce
Lasagna
Mince beef and ham with tomato & béchamel sauce
Lunch – Risotto
Chicken Risotto
Chicken, mushroom & napoletana sauce
Vegeterian Risotto
Selection of fresh vegetables in napoletana sauce
Prawns in Cream
Pan fried king prawns with garlic, olive oil flamed with white wine & cream sauce, served with arborio rice & rocket salad
Lunch – Salads
Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken, mixed green leaves, tomato & cucumber
Calamari Salad
Grilled squid with olive oil, garlic, flour, finished with lemon & parsley served with rocket salad
Dinner – Starters & Sides
Garlic or Herb Bread
Breads and Dips
Pizza bread served with homemade dips. Ideal to share as appetizer
Mixed Grilled Vegetables
Dinner – Salads
Green Salad
Mixed green leaves and homemade vinegar dressing
Greek Salad
Mixed lettuce, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum, onion, olives, feta cheese & homemade vinegar dressing
Chicken Salad
Mixed lettuce with chicken, tomato, cucumber, mushrooms, capsicum, parmesan cheese & home made dressing
Dinner – Seafood
Prawns in Cream
Pan fried king prawns with garlic, olive oil, flamed with white wine & cream sauce. Served with arborio rice, seasonal vegetables
Natural Calamari
Grilled squid with olive oil, garlic, flour, finished with lemon and parsley. Served with rocket salad
Seafood Platter
Platter of grilled prawns, calamari, risotto cooked with shrimps & napoletana sauce
Dinner – Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese
The traditional recipe with mince beef and homemade tomato sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
With bacon & egg cooked in a creamy béchamel sauce
Spaghetti Frutti Di Mare
Tossed with a medley of fresh seafood, sautéed with garlic & olive oil, finished with napoletana sauce
Penne Arrabbiata
Mushroom, capsicum, onion & olives in spicy tomato sauce
Penne Con Pollo
Chicken, mushroom, capsicum, onion, carrots, broccoli roasted with garlic in olive oil & parmesan cheese and napolitana sauce
Penne De' Niro
Fresh tomatoes, basil leaves, garlic, black olives & extra virgin olive oil finished with parmesan cheese
Chicken Fettucini
Chicken, mushroom, garlic, olive oil cooked in a creamy béchamel sauce
Fettucini Alfredo
Bacon, mushroom, garlic, olive oil cooked in a creamy béchamel sauce
Truffle Spaghetti
Mushrooms, truffle, prosciutto in a creamy sauce
Dinner – Pizza
Margherita
Tomato base & fresh basil
De' Niro
Ham & mushrooms
Prosciutto
Mushrooms, parma ham, rocket salad & parmesan
Chilli Prawns
Prawns, zucchini & red capsicum
Di Pollo
Chicken, spinach, sun dried tomatoes & mushrooms
Pepperoni
Fresh tomatoes, pepperoni & black olives
Vegetariana
Spinach, capsicum & mushrooms
Hawaiian
Ham & pineapple
Pancetta
Bacon, onion & mushrooms
Capricciosa
Capers, onion, capsicum, olives & chilli
Dinner – Risotto, Lasagna & Cannelloni
Risotto Con Pollo
Arborio rice tossed with chicken pieces, mushrooms & broccoli in a napoletana sauce finished with parmesan cheese
Seafood Risotto
Arborio rice tossed with pan fried prawns, shrimps & squid with garlic olive oil, tomato sauce & a touch of cream
Lasagna
Mince beef and ham with tomato & béchamel sauce
Cannelloni
Pumpkin, spinach, mozzarella with tomato & béchamel sauce
Dinner – Meat
Pollo All Avocado
Chicken breast with avocado & mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce, served with seasonal vegetables
Pollo E Patate
Chicken breast on mash potatoes with mushrooms sauce, served with seasonal vegetables
Lamb Cutlets
Grilled with olive oil, rosemary & garlic. Served over a creamy mushrooms risotto
Filetto
Prime eye fillet on mash potatoes & garlic pepper sauce with a touch of mild mustard. Served with seasonal vegetables
Filetto Al Vinno Rosso
Prime eye fillet on mash potatoes with bacon, mushrooms garlic & red wine, served with seasonal vegetables
Dinner – Dessert
Homemade Tiramisu
Cheesecake of the Day
Beverages – Wines
Italian Red: Chianti, Montepulciano D Abruzzo, Sangiovese. Italian White: Pinot Grigio. Rose: Rose Fantini. New Zealand Red: Torea Pinot Noir (Marlborough), Brookfields Back Block Syrah (Hawke’s Bay), Brookfields Burnfoot Merlot (Hawke’s Bay). New Zealand White: Fallen Angel Riesling (Waiheke Island), Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough), Brookfields Robertson Pinot Gris (Hawke’s Bay), Lake Chalice Chardonnay (Marlborough). Champagne: Prosecco (Santa Margherita Brut DOC NV).
Chianti
Montepulciano D Abruzzo
Sangiovese
Pinot Grigio
Rose Fantini
Beverages – Digestives
Grappa
Fernet Branca
Averna
Limoncello
Beverages – Spirits
House Spirits (30ml) and Premium Spirits (30ml)
Vodka
House Spirits (30ml)
Gin
House Spirits (30ml)
Bourbon
House Spirits (30ml)
Whisky
House Spirits (30ml)
Dark Rum
House Spirits (30ml)
Beverages – Soft Drinks
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Pineapple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Beverages – Coffee & Tea
Espresso
Macchiato
Long Black
Flat White
Beverages – Beers
Peroni
Steinlager Pure
Monteiths Black
Amstel Light
Beverages – Liquors
Cognac, Brandy (45ml)
Hennessy VS
Vecchia Romagna Brandy
Ouzo Tsantali
Jagermeister
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Against typical prices in Auckland
- Long black Typical in Auckland: $5.00 $5.00
- Flat white Typical in Auckland: $5.90 $5.00
- Margherita pizza Typical in Auckland: $26.00 $14.90
- Short black Typical in Auckland: $5.00 $4.00
- Tiramisu Typical in Auckland: $16.75 $13.90
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