Italian dining in Auckland can mean a blistered Neapolitan pizza, a quiet bowl of fresh pasta or a long waterfront meal that starts with antipasti and ends with something sweet. The city has room for all three. What matters most is choosing the kitchen that suits the occasion, whether that is a quick pizza in Ponsonby, a pasta-focused dinner on the North Shore or a more elaborate evening in the central city.
Pizza lovers have particularly good choices: some kitchens concentrate on supple, lightly charred dough and restrained toppings, while others use the same wood-fired base for richer combinations. Pasta brings a different decision. Handmade filled shapes, slow-cooked ragù and seafood sauces each reward a slower meal, and the better specialist restaurants change their dishes with the season rather than keeping every plate fixed all year.
Consider the journey as well as the food. Parnell and Ponsonby make dinner easy to combine with an evening out, while Mt Eden, Grey Lynn and Birkenhead offer a more neighbourhood-paced table. Browns Bay and Sylvia Park suit quite different group plans. Menus, dietary options and service periods can change, so confirm the current details with the restaurant when a particular dish or seating time matters.
Napoli Contemporanea
Napoli Contemporanea makes Parnell a persuasive destination for a proper Neapolitan-style pizza. Its dough is baked for the soft, airy centre and marked crust that make this style so satisfying, while the toppings range from a straightforward margherita to combinations with nduja, smoked cheese or pistachio and mortadella. The buffalo mozzarella pizza is a useful measure of the kitchen’s restraint: tomato, basil and good cheese have enough room to speak for themselves. The pizza has a particularly strong following among diners who prize soft dough and balanced toppings.
There is plenty beyond the oven. The current menu moves through southern Italian antipasti, house pasta such as spaghetti alle vongole and slow-cooked Genovese-style beef ragù, then cannoli or pistachio tiramisu. That breadth works well for a table where one person wants pizza and another wants pasta without either feeling like an afterthought. The Parnell Road setting suits a sociable dinner, but it is also worth considering for lunch when a lighter plate and a shared pizza are enough. Ask about the day’s pasta and dessert before settling on an order.
Address: 297 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052
Napoli Contemporanea Menu
Antipasti / Secondi
Antipasto All'Italiana
Selection of cured Italian meats & cheese, mix olives fresh bread. (GFO)
Bruschette
Homemade bread with fresh tomato, basil and stracciatella EVOO.
Porchetta
Pork belly served in exstravergin oliv oil lemon and bread
Figliata
250g Pregnant burrata filled with baby mozzarella and cream, basil, cherry tomato & EVOO (V)(GF)
Chicken Cotoletta
Chicken cotoletta served with rocket confit cherry tomatoes, lemon and parmesan..
Bresaola
Dry-cured beef served with seasonal greens, shaved pecorino romano, truffle oil and lemon
Arancini Cacio E Pepe
Deep fried Sicilian rice balls with Roma-style sauce.
Homemade Marinated Olives
(V)
Focaccia All'Aglio
Italian-style pizza bread with olive oil, garlic & oregano. (V)
Paste
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Homemade spaghetti, vongole veraci ,white wine , garlic, chilli & EVOO. (GFO)
Pesto All Trapanese
Fettuccine with sicilian pesto , walnut, parmesan basil sundried tomato, topped with crunchy taralli.
Genovese Napoletana
Bucatini pasta with slow-cooked beef ragu, onion & wine. (GFO)
Gnocchi 4 Formaggi
Homade gnocchi , provola affumicata, stracciatella , bluecheese, pecorino romano finisched with multifloreal honey
E Purpett E Carmela
Homemade spaghetti with mince meatballs cooked in San Marzano tomato, parmesan and basil EVOO.
Spaghetti Aglio Olio E Peperoncino
Spaghetti neapolitan way with exstra vergin oliv oil chilly and garlic , italian parsley,finished with taralli.
Insalate
Octopus Salad
Fresh octopus marinated served with rocket and lemons, EVOO.
La Classica
Rocket, shaved pecorino, EVOO & balsamic.
La Vulcano
Tomato, olives, green salad, basil, artichokes EVOO & balsamic.
Gluten Free
Homemade gluten-free PIZZA BASE
Homemade gluten-free PASTA
Homemade gluten-free BREAD
Pizze
A Regina Margherita
San Marzano tomato, basil, EVOO, mozzarella parmesan. (V)
Vesuvio
San Marzano tomato, basil, mozzarella, parmesan, nduja calabrese, salame napoli & EVOO.
A Tradizionale "Salsiccia e friarielli"
Fennel sausage, provola smoked, parmesan, wild broccoli DCDCCDI& homemade chilli oil.
La Bianca
Mozzarella , gorgonzola, provola affumicata , parmesan , and walnut , basil , EVOO.
Capri
Provola affumicata ,sautated mushrooms ,guanciale , basil, parmesan ,out of the oven pecorino romano and truffle oil.
Bronte
Fresh pistacchio mortadella, Fresh stracciatella, Mozzarella & pistachio pesto.
Positano
Homemade Truffle pesto base, mozzarella sautéed mushroom, gremolata, basil & cherry tomato, parmesan, EVOO(V)
La Crudo
San Marzano tomato, parmesan, mozzarella, rocket, Parma ham, dried figs, EVOO
La Capriccio
Artichoke cream base, prosciutto cotto, confit cherry tomatoes, mushroom, Sicilian olives & mozzarella EVOO
La Pulcinella
Mozzarella, fennel sausage, guanciale, basil, parmesan, finished with cheddar cheese.EVOO
Pizza Fritta
Deep fried calzone (folded pizza) stuffed with ricotta, guanciale, San Marzano tomato, mozzarella and black pepper.
Bufalara
San Marzano tomato, parmesan, Clevedon fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil, EVOO. (V)
Marinara Napoletana
San Marzano tomato, Sicilian anchovies, basil, oregano, garlic, black olives, EVOO
Napoli Contemporanea
Friarielli cream, smoked cheese, porchetta, nduja, calabrese basil, parmesan.EVOO
Dolci / Desserts
Pistacchio Tiramisu
A little pick me up of ladyfingers, Moak coffee and pistachio mascarpone. (gf) on request
Nutella Pizza
Folded pizza with Nutella.
Dessert Of The Day
Ask our team for the new dolce.
Cannoli Siciliani
Tube-shaped shells of traditional Sicilian fried pastry, filled with zesty/sweet creamy ricotta and dark chocolate bits.
Gelato
Tris of gelato . (GF)
Panna Cotta Al Cappuccino
Full cream panna cotta cappuccino flavour.
Chiacchiere Fritte
Deep fried finger dough with Nutella. Add a scoop of gelato +5
Affogato Café Borghetti
Gelato, espresso shot and Borghetti coffee liquor (GF)
Bossi
Bossi brings a more formal Italian dinner to the Commerce Street end of the city centre. The dining room feels expansive and polished, with an open kitchen and a separate deli that makes the restaurant feel connected to everyday Italian food as well as special occasions. Pasta, seafood and substantial meat dishes anchor the restaurant offering; a smaller group can explore several courses, while a simple pasta-and-wine dinner is equally sensible. The central location suits a dinner after work, and diners describe both carefully presented food and warm service.
The kitchen’s appeal is its range of textures and tempos. A plate of pasta with a deeply savoury sauce makes a different meal from grilled meat or seafood, and the deli’s Italian breads and cheeses point to the flavours behind the larger dishes. Service can vary on a busy night, so allow time for a relaxed meal. Bossi makes sense when a dinner needs a little ceremony: consider antipasti, a main course and dessert, and check the latest menu because the kitchen changes its dishes through the year.
Address: 10 Commerce Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
BOSSI Menu
Pizza Night
Margherita Pizza
Made with tomato base, mozzarella, tomato and basil.
Mushroom Pizza
Made with tomato base, mushroom, red onion and mozzarella.
Four Cheese Pizza
Made with tomato base, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone and pecorino.
Mozzarella Pizza
Made with tomato base and mozzarella.
Ham Pizza
Made with tomato base, ham, basil and mozzarella.
Prosciutto Pizza
Made with tomato base, prosciutto, basil and mozzarella.
Guanciale Pizza
Made with tomato base, guanciale, creme fraiche and red onion.
Pantry Items
Hazelnut Mini Roll Wafers
Crunchy wafers infused with hazelnut flavour. [Contains Nuts]
Cacao Mini Roll Wafers
Crunchy wafers infused with rich cacao flavour.
Girolomoni Rigatoni
Tubular pasta.
Lago Amaretto
Almond-flavoured liqueur biscuits with a sweet, nutty taste.
Lago Savoiardi
Italian ladyfingers perfect for dipping in coffee or liqueurs.
Di Vella Penne
Tubular pasta.
Di Vella Rigatoni
Rigatoni dry pasta.
Rustichella Cresta Di Gallo
Italian-style pasta shape, great for sauces and soups.
Baci Milk Chocolate
Rich and creamy milk chocolate.
Baci Original Dark Chocolate
Rich, velvety dark chocolate.
Olitalia Evo
Italian extra virgin olive oil.
Condimento Bianca
White vinegar style condiment.
Aceto Balsamico
Traditional Italian condiment made from fermented grapes.
Astro Anchovy Fillets
Salty anchovy fillets, perfect for adding depth to your dishes.
Grissini Bread Sticks Garlic
Crisp bread sticks infused with garlic flavour.
Grissini Bread Sticks Pizza
Crunchy bread sticks topped with pizza flavours.
Sardinian Crackers Oregano
Crunchy crackers infused with the earthy flavour of oregano.
Truffle Infused Evo
Infused with the rich flavour of truffle.
Vittoria Coffee Beans 1kg
High-quality coffee beans for the perfect brew.
Truffle Salt
Enhance your dishes with this luxurious seasoning.
Truffle Powder
Luxurious powder infused with the rich flavour of truffle.
Black Truffle Oil
Infused with the earthy essence of truffle, elevating dishes to new heights.
Sabato Truffle Drizzle
Rich truffle infused drizzle to elevate your dishes.
Castello Aceto Balsamico
A rich balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy.
Deli
Cornichon Pickles
Tangy pickles made from cornichons.
Quince Paste
Sweet and fragrant quince paste, perfect for pairing with cheese or crackers.
Spicy Tomato and Onion Chutney
Tangy and flavorful condiment made with tomatoes and onions. [Spicy]
Mixed Pitted Olives
1kg.
Dolce
Tiramisu
Take home poirtion.
Street Food (Cicchetti)
Caprese Pomodoro
Sandwich with focaccia,pistachio pesto,tomato, mozarella, rocket, balsamic glaze
Mortadella
Focaccia, pistachio pesto, smoked treccia, mortadella
Ham
Sandwich with focaccia, ham supreme, mozzarella, fresh tomato.
Formaggio
Grilled cheese sandwich.
Pane E Stracciatella
Toasted sourdough of the day with stracciatella cheese. Italian style breakfast.
Pane E Burro
Toasted sourdough of the day and butter.
Sardine Toast
Toasted sourdough, sardines, salsa verde and tomatoes.
Pane, Uovo and Prosciutto
Toasted sourdough, fried egg and prosciutto.
Vinnie
Toasted sourdough with fresh tomato.
Fresh Burrata
Fresh focaccia and burrata sandwich,pistachio pesto, rocket, chilli oil.
Funghi
Toasted focaccia sandwich, confit mushrooms, caramelised onion ricotta, rocket
Today’s Special
Surprise today special sandwich in fresh focaccia
Tonno
Toasted focaccia, chunky tuna mayo, fresh tomato, rocket
Bossi sausage
Toasted focaccia, homemade pork sausage, smoked provolone, salsa verde, rocket
Insalata
Caprese Insalata
Tomato salad, stracciatella cheese, extra virgin olive oil and basil.
Panzanella Insalata
Heirloom tomato salad, capers, Bossi croutons, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, olives, cucumber and basil.
Caeser
Chicken, cos lettuce , croutons, anchovies, egg and pancetta salad.
Insalata Estiva
Fresh salad with burrata, rock melon, rocket, prosciutto and basil.
Salumi Boards
Two Meats One Cheese
Served with bread. Consult with our friendly staff on what meat and cheese you would like.
Three Meats Two Cheeses
Served with bread. Consult with our friendly staff on what meat and cheese you would like.
Juices
Apple Juice
Freshly squeezed juice made from apples.
Santa Vittoria Italian Still Water
Still Italian water, perfect for pairing with your meal.
Santa Vittoria Italian Sparking Water
Sparkling Italian water with a crisp, refreshing taste.
Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed juice from oranges.
Carrot Juice
Freshly squeezed juice made from carrots.
Pineapple Juice
Freshly squeezed juice from ripe pineapples.
Orange, Beetroot and Carrot Juice
Freshly squeezed juice blending orange, beetroot and carrot for a refreshing taste.
Santa Vittoria Italian Soda
A classic Italian soda with a crisp, refreshing taste.
Coffees
Babyccino
A foamy drink for kids, topped with a sprinkle of chocolate powder.
Espresso
Rich and intense coffee shot.
Long Black
Strong and rich espresso-style coffee.
Flat White
Rich and velvety coffee drink.
Latte
Rich and velvety espresso-style coffee drink.
Cappuccino
Rich and smooth espresso-style coffee drink.
Mocha
Rich and smooth coffee drink with a chocolatey twist.
Hot Chocolate
Rich and creamy beverage to warm your day.
Macchiato
Rich and intense espresso shot topped with a dollop of frothed milk.
Iced Latte
Rich and creamy coffee drink served over ice.
Iced Chocolate
Rich and creamy chocolate drink served chilled.
Teas
Black Teas
Strong and rich black tea leaves for a perfect brew.
Herbed Teas
Herbal infusion with a soothing aroma.
Rooibos
Caffeine-free herbal tea with a nutty flavour.
Farina
Farina gives Ponsonby Road the energy of a busy Italian dining room without reducing the meal to pizza alone. Its Neapolitan-style pizzas have a soft, elastic crust, while the wider menu is arranged around antipasti, pasta, seafood, larger plates and dessert. The kitchen also puts considerable attention into mozzarella and Italian ingredients, so sharing an opening plate before a pizza or pasta course feels natural. Recent food-specific comments praise both the pizza and duck pasta, a useful sign that the strength of the kitchen extends beyond one signature item.
For a varied table, begin with something from the mozzarella or fried-speciality sections, then divide between a tomato-led pizza and a richer pasta. Farina’s own menu describes handmade pasta options and seasonal daily fish or meat specials, which can make a return visit feel different. The bar and aperitivo choices suit a relaxed start to the evening, though groups should check the current booking and set-menu arrangements before planning a long celebration. This is a good address when friends want the bustle of Ponsonby and enough choice to let everyone dine in their own way.
Address: 244 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
Farina Auckland Menu
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Oyster & Seafood Bar
*Subject to availability - ** serve of 6 and multiples of 6.
Freshly shucked with mignonette
Fried with house made tartare sauce
Crudo
raw market fish of the day, shallots, mint, citrus & cucumber salsa, ginger vinaigrette
Polpo & Patate
lightly spiced warm salad of poached octopus, potatoes, black olives, capers, pickled red onion
Friggitoria
Ascolane
crumbed olives, beef stuffing, paprika dip
Arancini
saffron risotto, peas, mozzarella, rocket mayo [2 pieces]
Potato Croquettes
potatoes, provolone cheese, salami mix, Cipriani dip [2 pieces] [may contain nuts]
Calamari
salt and pepper squid, zucchini chips, citrus dip
Pane e Antipasti
Ciabatta
house bread E.V.O.O.
Pizza Bread
garlic and rosemary
Olive Pizza Bread
olive tapenade
Olives
mixed marinated olives
Affettato
selected cured meats, pecorino cheese, aromatic pickled vegetables
Burratina
Prosciutto di Parma, market tomatoes, aged balsamic, basil, E.V.O.O.
Sardine
house preserved sardines with crostini and condiments
Pork Bun
roasted pork belly, friarielli, provolone cheese, Cipriani sauce
Vitello Tonnato
thinly sliced aromatic poached veal, tuna mayo, capers
Primi
Pasta del giorno
homemade stuffed pasta of the day Price: POA
Lasagna alla Genovese
baked layered homemade pasta, braised boneless veal ossobuco and onion sauce, smoked mozzarella, Grana Padano DOP, Napoli sauce
Paccheri alla Bolognese di Agnello
lamb Bolognese stylle sauce, Grana Padano DOP cream
Linguine alle Vongole
market clams, garlic, fresh chilli, white wine, Italian parsley
Risotto allo Zafferano
saffron risotto, gremolada sauce, braised beef cheeck, buffalo mozzarella cream
Gnocchi
gorgonzola* sauce, spinach, pine nuts, nutty aromatic truffle crumb *italian mild blue cheese
Secondi
Parmigiana
baked layered eggplant, mozzarella, Napoli sauce, basil, Grana Padano DOP
Polpette
beef meatballs, sultana, pine nuts, Napoli sauce, Grana Padano DOP
Veal Cotoletta
crumbed veal, zucchini scapece
Carne del Giorno
market meat of the day Price: POA
Pesce del Giorno
market fish of the day Price: POA
Contorni
Patatine
Sabatino truffle salt fries, truffle mayo
Insalata
market salad leaves, pear, parmesan, balsamic dressing
Insalata Cesare
cos lettuce, crispy pancetta, anchovies, shaved Grana Padano DOP, croutons, poached egg, Caesar dressing
Verdura del Giorno
sautéed market green vegetables of the day with Bagna Càuda*, aromatic breadcrumb *Piedmontese garlic butter and anchovy emulsion
Pizza Napoletana
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, Grana Padano DOP, basil, E.V.O.O
Marinara
Tomato, fresh garlic, oregano, basil, E.V.O.O.
Diavola
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, fresh chilli, fresh oregano, E.V.O.O.
Burratina nel Bosco
Spinach cream, mushrooms, mozzarella, pine nuts, burratina
Salsiccia
Smoked mozzarella, pork and fennel sausage, friarielli, fresh chilli, E.V.O.O.
Parma
Mozzarella, Stracchino cheese, zucchini julienne, Prosciutto di Parma 24 months, Grana Padano DOP
Tartufo
Truffle sauce, mushrooms, mozzarella, Taleggio cheese, pancetta*, rosemary *cured streaky bacon
Calzone
Buffalo ricotta, mozzarella and champagne ham and Grana Padano DOP filling. Topped with tomato, mozzarella and basil
Bar Food
Served daily from 3 to 5 PM. *Subject to availability and serve of 4 and multiples of 4.
Freshly shucked oysters with mignonette
Fried oysters with house made tartare sauce
Pizza Bread
garlic & rosemary
Truffle Pizza Bread
truffle sauce, Grana Padano
Olives
mixed marinated olives
Ascolane
crumbed olives, beef stuffing, paprika dip
Sardine
house preserved sardines with crostini and condiments
Affettato
selected cured meats, pecorino cheese, aromatic pickled vegetables
Arancini
saffron risotto, peas, mozzarella, rocket mayo [2 pieces]
Potato Croquettes
potato, provolone cheese, salami mix [2 pieces] [may contain nuts]
Vitello Tonnato
thinly sliced aromatic poached veal, tuna mayo, capers
Calamari
salt and pepper squid, zucchini chips and citrus dip
Pork Bun
roasted pork belly, friarielli, provolone cheese, Cipriani sauce
Patatine
Sabatino truffle salt fries, truffle mayo
Dolci
Tiramisu
kahlua, coffee, Savoiardi biscuits, mascarpone cream
White Chocolate Pannacotta
dark chocolate mousse, almond crunch, seasonal fruit salad
Chocolate Fondant
vanilla gelato [please allow 20 minutes cooking time]
Calzone Nutella
hazelnut, chocolate, vanilla gelato
Amalfi
deconstructed lemon meringue pie, lemon sorbet
Affogato
vanilla gelato, coffee, liqueur
Gelati e Sorbetti
Chef’s selection
Bambini Pasta
Pasta Bianco
Tagliatelle, butter and parmesan
Pasta Pomodoro
Tagliatelle, tomato, parmesan
Pasta Bolognese
Tagliatelle, beef ragu’
Bambini Pizzetta
Tomato Pizzetta
tomato, cheese
Salami Pizzetta
tomato, cheese, salami
Bambini Side
Fries with tomato sauce
Bambini Dessert
Chef’s selection of gelati
Calzone Nutella
hazelnut, chocolate, vanilla gelato
Farina Cake Menu
Medium – Serves 6-8 people | Large – Serves 8-12 people. All cakes require 36 hours’ notice to prepare.
Chocolate Fondant Cake
Classic Tiramisu Cake
Bambini Drinks
Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple, Tomato Juice
Coke, Lemonade, Diet Coke, Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water
San Pellegrino Sparkling Range
Limonata, Aranciata Rossa, Pompelmo
Dessert Wines
2017 Florio Vecchio “dry” Marsala 750ml
Sicily
NV Corrado Tonelli Visner Vino & Visciole 750ml
Quinta De La Rosa Tawny Port 500ml
Portugal
2019 Recioto della Valpolicella 375ml DOCG
Veneto
2022 Maculan Dindarello Passito 375ml
Veneto
Amari and Digestives
Sovrano Limoncello, Amaro Montenegro
Amaro Camatti
Amaro Nardini, Mirto, Liquirizia
Amaro Averna, Fernet Branca, Cynar
Cocchi Barolo Chinato
Amaro del Capo, Acqua di Cedro
Grappa
Grappa di Tignanello
Nardini Riserva
Nardini Extra Fine
2018 Grappa di Sassicaia
Spritzes & Aperitifs
Pampelle Ruby Grapefruit Spritz
Campari Spritz
Aperol Spritz
Hugo Spritz
Limoncello Spritz
Bellini
Campari [45 ml]
Dolin Dry Vermouth [45 ml]
Antica Formula [45 ml]
Oscar Bianco [45 ml]
Oscar Rosso [45 ml]
Cocktails
Cocktail Special
Please ask your server for today’s special
Fiore
Elderflower Liqueur, Hayman’s Gin, Cucumber, Lemon
Negroni
Hayman’s Gin, Campari, Vermouth Blend
Negroni Sbagliato
Campari, Vermouth Blend, Prosecco
Fumo
Bourbon, Laphroaig 10yo, Cranberry, Pineapple, Lime, Cherry
Pressato
Rosemary Gin, Lemon, Olive Oil, Oleo Saccharum, Whites
Cenere
Tequila, Mezcal, Passionfruit, Agave, Lime, Whites
Fresco
White Rum, White Peach, Cointreau, Lime
Italiano
Grappa Riserva, Limoncello, Acqua di Cedro, Amaro, Lemon
Madrina
Rum, Averna, Lime, Almond Falernum, Raspberry
Crema
Baileys, Chocolate Liqueur, Cream, Cointreau, Chocolate
Mocktails
Pesca
Peach, Soda, Citrus Oil, Lemon
Zenzero
Passionfruit, Ginger, Lime, Ginger beer
N/A Aperol Spritz
Lyres Italian Spritz, Soda, Orange
N/A Negroni
Lyres Italian Aperitif, London Dry Spirit and Italian Orange
Sparkling Wines — Glass
GLS
NV JK.14 Ombra de Vin Prosecco DOC Brut
Veneto
NV Bellavista “Alma” Grande Cuvée Brut Franciacorta DOCG
Lombardy
White Wines — Glass
GLS
2023 Poderi Crisci Pinot Grigio
Waiheke
2023 Mantellassi Locumone Vermentino DOC
Tuscany
2023 Alois Lageder Chardonnay DOC
Alto Adige
2023 Soho Carter Chardonnay
Waiheke
2023 Pieropan Soave Classico DOC
Veneto
2025 Soho Stella Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
2024 Casa d’ Ambra Ischia Bianco DOC
Campania
Rosé Wines — Glass
GLS
2022 JK 14 Ritrovo Rose
Veneto
2025 Craggy Range Rose
Hawke’s Bay
Red Wines — Glass
GLS
2022 Margrain River's Edge Pinot Noir
Martinborough
2022 La Valentina Montepulciano DOC
Abruzzo
2023 Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG
Tuscany
2022 Matane Primitivo IGP
Puglia
2023 Fontanabianca Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Piemonte
2022 Petra Zingari Rosso Toscana IGT
Tuscany
Sparkling Wines — Bottle
NV JK. 14 Ombra de Vin DOC Brut
Veneto
NV Nino Franco Prosecco Superiore ‘Rustico’ DOCG
Veneto
NV Bellavista “Alma” Grande Cuvée Brut Franciacorta DOCG
Lombardy
NV Alpha Domus ‘Cumulus’ Blanc de Blanc Brut Nature
Hawke’s Bay
2022 Soho Mara Methode Rose’ Brut
Waiheke
NV Laurent-Perrier LA CUVÉE Champagne
Champagne
NV Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Champagne
Champagne
NV Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne Brut
Champagne
NV Billecart Salmon Brut Nature Champagne
Champagne
Rosé Wines — Bottle
2022 JK 14 Ritrovo Rose
Veneto
2025 Craggy Range
Hawke’s Bay
2024 Domaine Fazi ile De Beaute IGP
Corsica
Light & Medium White Wines
2025 Soho Stella Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
2024 Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc
Martinborough
2023 Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio DOC
Alto Adige
2023 Poderi Crisci Pinot Grigio
Waiheke
2023 Umani Ronchi Verdicchio DOC
Marche
2023 Mantellassi Locumone Vermentino DOC
Tuscany
2023 Poderi Crisci Arneis
Waiheke
2022 Alta Mora Etna Bianco Carricante DOC
Sicily
2023 Alice JK.14 Verdeca IGT
Salento
2023 Contrada Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Campania
Full Bodied White Wines
2021 Hans Herzog Mistral Viognier, Marsanne, Rousanne
Marlborough
2024 Casa d’ Ambra Ischia Bianco DOC
Campania
2022 Abbazia di Novacella Kerner DOC
Alto Adige
2023 Pieropan Soave Classico DOC
Veneto
2024 Enrico Serafino Gavi DOCG
Piemonte
2024 Soho Jagger Pinot Gris
Central Otago
2024 Felton Road Dry Riesling
Central Otago
Chardonnay
2024 Kemp Road
Marlborough
2023 Alois Lageder DOC
Alto Adige
2022 Poderi Crisci
Waiheke
2023 Domaine Race 1:er Cru Mont de Milieu Chablis
Chablis
2024 Antinori Bramito Della Sala IGT
Umbria
2023 Soho Carter
Waiheke
2022 Lake Chalice ‘Plume’
Marlborough
Light and Easy Red Wines
2024 Alois Lageder Schiava DOC
Alto Adige [Served Chilled]
2022 Kemp Road Pinot Noir
Marlborough
2023 Casa Doglia Barbera d’ Asti DOCG
Piemonte
2022 Erste + Neue Pinot Nero DOC
Alto Adige
2020 Margrain River's Edge Pinot Noir
Martinborough
Medium Red Wines
2016 Poderi Crisci Viburno
Waiheke
2024 Craggy Range Pinot Noir
Martinborough
2022 Bryterlater ‘Ernest’ Pinot Noir
Waipara
2022 Coal Pit Tiwha Pinot Noir
Central Otago
2022 Amisfield Pinot Noir
Central Otago
2022 Fiorini Chianti Superiore DOCG
Tuscany
2023 Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG
Tuscany
2022 Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG 5 litres
Tuscany
2023 Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico DOCG
Tuscany
2022 Argiano Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Tuscany
2022 La Valentina Montepulciano DOC
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Palato
Palato is a small, owner-operated Browns Bay restaurant built around fresh pasta made in house. Its menu is deliberately compact, which helps the kitchen concentrate on the shape, sauce and balance of each bowl. A classic-leaning radiatore with beef and pancetta bolognese sits beside more adventurous combinations, including prawn and nduja bucatini or campanelle with spiced squash and brown butter. That range makes the place especially appealing to diners who love Italian pasta technique but are happy to follow the cook into other flavour traditions.
The intimate scale shapes the evening. A focaccia or seasonal starter gives the table something to share while the pasta arrives, and the dessert selection offers a gentle finish rather than a long, heavy meal. Diners often praise the pasta while noting the small menu; that is a feature if freshness matters more than endless choice. Palato states that it does not make gluten-free pasta, although some starters may be adaptable. Check dietary needs directly before booking, and reserve ahead if a particular evening matters.
Address: 1A/4 Bute Road, Browns Bay, Auckland 0630
Palato Menu
To Start
housemade herbed focaccia, extra virgin olive oil
VE,DF
whipped ricotta
V
Palato’s San Marzano tomato sauce
V, VE*, DF*
roasted beet, whipped ricotta, orange, toasted pistachio, persimmon vinaigrette
V,GF
spanner crab arancini, vodka sauce, basil oil
fried halloumi, nuts & seeds crust, spiced honey
V,GF
baby cos salad, shio-koji Caesar dressing, reggiano, focaccia crisp
V,GF*
Pasta
radiatore – beef & pancetta bolognese, young celery leaf
campanelle – pancetta, pecorino, mushroom, cream
V*
bucatini – snow peas, bacon, dill butter, pea tendrils, reggiano
V*
mafaldine – 14-hour lamb ragù
DF*
bucatini – prawns, ‘nduja, white wine, garlic, cream, pickled fennel, parsley
mafaldine – Palato’s San Marzano tomato sauce, black pepper
V,VE*,DF*
campanelle – spiced butternut squash, brown butter, guajillo chilli, coriander, lime
V (note: this dish contains ground almonds)
Something Sweet
ricotta cheesecake, passionfruit, matcha crumble
GF*
coconut panna cotta, mango gelée, mint
DF,GF
mexican chocolate tarte, horchata custard, toasted almond
Pasta & Cuore
Pasta & Cuore treats fresh pasta as the point of the meal rather than an obligatory line on a broad Italian menu. At this Mt Eden pastificio, diners can watch pasta being made and then order shapes whose texture is central to the dish. The current menu includes tortelloni with ricotta and butter-and-sage sauce, tagliatelle with beef ragù, and gnocchi with Taleggio and leeks. Each offers a different balance of richness and bite, so a table willing to share can appreciate the range of the kitchen’s work.
The room has a convivial, unfussy feel, with a courtyard as well as shared and shopfront tables. Antipasti such as burrata or bruschetta make a useful opening, while tiramisu or another Italian dessert can round out the meal. The restaurant also sells fresh pasta for home cooking, a reminder that its craft extends beyond dinner service. Go for the pasta first, and let the sauce follow the season.
Address: 409 Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024
Pasta & Cuore Menu
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Antipasti
Entrée
Carpaccio di barbabietole
Beetroot carpaccio with hazelnuts, gorgonzola, olive oil & a dash of Balsamic vinegar
Bruschetta aglio, olio e pomodoro
Bruschetta with garlic, extra virgin olive oil and fresh tomato on sourdough bread (3pcs)
Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi tipici Italiani
For 2 people, Italian charcuterie board accompanied with Pecorino cheese, Provolone cheese, Taleggio & tigella(4pcs)
Bresaola
Beef Bresaola, Parmigiano shaves, rocket, Kalamata Olives served with Homemade Focaccia
Burrata
Burrata served with eggplant puree, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes & homemade Focaccia bread
Pane e olio extra vergine di oliva
Sourdough bread and extra virgin olive oil (3pcs)
Homemade focaccia
Served with a side of EVOO & a drop of Balsamic vinegar
Pasta
Tortellini in brodo
Tortellini in free-range chicken broth
Tortellini con panna e Parmigiano
Tortellini with cream and Parmigiano Reggiano
Tortelloni burro e salvia
Tortelloni stuffed with Ricotta served with butter and sage
Tortelloni burro e pomodoro
Tortelloni stuffed with Ricotta served with butter and tomato concasse
Balanzoni
Spinach infused pasta filled with Prosciutto, Mortadella, Spinach & Ricotta served in a creamy Truffle sauce
Tagliatelle al ragù classico Bolognese
Tagliatelle with classic beef Bolognese ragout
Tagliatelle con Prosciutto e Limone
Tagliatelle with Prosciutto di Parma and lemon zest in buttery sauce
Pappardelle al ragù di Agnello
Spinach infused Pappardelle with homemade slow cooked lamb ragout
Spaghetti con Gorgonzola
Homemade Spaghetti topped with creamy gorgonzola, walnuts and fresh green leaves
Spaghetti all’Amatriciana
Homemade Spaghetti in Amatriciana sauce (Pork Guanciale, chilli, pepper, tomato and Pecorino cheese)
Spaghetti Pesto e Gamberi
Homemade Spaghetti served with Basil Pesto and sauteed Prawns
Gnocchi di patate con Taleggio e Porri croccanti
Potato gnocchi served with creamy taleggio and braised leek
Gnocchi di patate con ragout di Pollo e Funghi
Potato gnocchi served with free-range spicy chicken ragout and mushrooms
Secondi
Cotoletta alla Petroniana
Pork loin schnitzel topped with Prosciutto di Parma and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano served with a side salad
Polpette
Beef meatballs cooked in tomato sauce and peas served with two garlic bruschetta
Caponata (My way)
Eggplant, capsicum and zucchini slow braised in mildly spicy tomato sauce, served with 2 tigella bread
Sides
Insalata mista verde
Mixed green leaf salad with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic vinegar
Insalata di “pomidori”
Tomato salad with red onion and fresh basil (available only in season)
Verdure miste al forno
Mixed oven roasted vegetables
Porzione di pane con lievito madre
Side of Sourdough bread (2pcs)
Extra virgin olive oil
Butter
Balsamic vinegar
Parmigiano Reggiano
Tigella singola
Single tigella bread
Desserts
Budino di cioccolato & Amaretto
Dark chocolate & Amaretto liquer pudding, topped with crumbled amaretti biscuits
Tiramisu (la ricetta della nonna Elsa)
The inevitable Tiramisu (Nonna Elsa’s recipe)
Crostata
Jam tart served with a scoop of vanilla gelato and toasted almond flakes
Affogato
Italian gelato served with a double shot lavazza coffee and traditional cantucci
Panna cotta con cioccolato & mandorle
Panna cotta with chocolate ganache and toasted almond flakes (made without gelatin)
Panna cotta con coulis di frutta
Panna cotta with berry coulis, hazelnuts and meringue (made without gelatin)
Take home Pasta
Price per portion
Spaghetti alla Chitarra (100g)
Tagliatelle (100g)
Pappardelle (100g)
Potato Gnocchi (200g)
Tortelloni (150g)
Tortellini (150g)
Ravioli (150g)
Price: when available
Meal Kits
#1 LONG PASTA BOLOGNESE
*1x 100g fresh Tagliatelle (uncooked) 1x Beef bolognese Ragu 1x Grated Parmesan * cooking instructions*
#2 LONG PASTA LAMB
*1x 100g Spinach infused Pappardelle (uncooked) 1x Lamb Ragout 1x Parmesan * cooking instructions*
#3 vegetarian FILLED PASTA
1X 150g Ricotta Tortelloni (uncooked) 1x tomato, garlic, basil sauce 1x grated parmesan +cooking instructions
#4 FILLED PASTA
*1x 150g Pork Tortellini (uncooked) 1x creamy parmigiano sauce 2x tigella breads * cooking instructions*
#5 GNOCCHI
1x 200g Potato Gnocchi (uncooked) 1x Puttanesca sauce (tomato, capers, olives) 1x Focaccia bread +cooking instructions
Goode Brothers Sylvia Park
Goode Brothers offers a lively Kiwitalian take on pizza and pasta at Sylvia Park. The mood is casual and group-friendly, with the kind of broad menu that works when some people want a pizza and others prefer pasta or a larger main. The Sylvia Lane setting also makes the restaurant practical after shopping or a film. Recent diners praise the pizza base, an encouraging detail when the meal begins with a pie for the table.
This is the place to choose when flexibility matters more than strict regional Italian cooking. A pizza can carry the evening on its own, but sharing one alongside a creamy pasta or a lighter starter makes the meal feel less hurried. The branch’s current delivery offering includes a chicken, mushroom and bacon fettuccine, illustrating its approachable style; confirm dine-in availability of a particular dish because delivery and restaurant menus can differ. Families and mixed-age groups will appreciate the straightforward choices, while pasta purists may prefer one of the smaller handmade-pasta kitchens elsewhere in the city.
Address: 62/286 Mount Wellington Highway, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060
Goode Brothers Sylvia Park Menu
Smalls
V VEGETARIAN | VO VEGETARIAN OPTIONAL | VG VEGAN | VGO VEGAN OPTIONAL | NGA NO GLUTEN ADDED | NGO NO GLUTEN OPTIONAL | DF DAIRY FREE | DFO DAIRY FREE OPTIONAL. We try our absolute best but our kitchen is not an allergen-free zone, so please chat to our staff if you have any questions. +2% surcharge on all credit card and contactless payments.
Marinated olives
garlic, lemon v,vg,nga,df
Garlic nduja prawns
chilli, lemon, foccacia
Mozzarella sticks
vodka sauce, pecorino, basil v
Fried calamari
basil pesto aioli df
Italian fried chicken
giardiniera, smoked paprika mayo
Puff bread
oregano, rosemary salt v
Pizza
vegan cheese and no gluten added base available +3. V VEGETARIAN | VO VEGETARIAN OPTIONAL | VG VEGAN | VGO VEGAN OPTIONAL | NGA NO GLUTEN ADDED | NGO NO GLUTEN OPTIONAL | DF DAIRY FREE | DFO DAIRY FREE OPTIONAL. We try our absolute best but our kitchen is not an allergen-free zone, so please chat to our staff if you have any questions. +2% surcharge on all credit card and contactless payments.
Margherita
mozzarella, oregano, basil v,ngo
Pesto chicken
white sauce, mozzarella, spinach, semi-dried tomato, pine nuts
Pepperoni
smoked mozzarella, chilli honey ngo
Prawn & chorizo
mozzarella, caper lemon mayo, rosemary ngo
Suprema
salami, chicken, ham, mushrooms, mozzarella, rocket, parmesan, smoked paprika mayo ngo
Fungi
mushrooms, white sauce, thyme, mozzarella, truffle aioli v
Pasta
no gluten added penne available +3. V VEGETARIAN | VO VEGETARIAN OPTIONAL | VG VEGAN | VGO VEGAN OPTIONAL | NGA NO GLUTEN ADDED | NGO NO GLUTEN OPTIONAL | DF DAIRY FREE | DFO DAIRY FREE OPTIONAL. We try our absolute best but our kitchen is not an allergen-free zone, so please chat to our staff if you have any questions. +2% surcharge on all credit card and contactless payments.
Fettuccine #6
chicken, mushroom, bacon, parmesan cream, parsley ngo
Flamed pork & wagyu spaghetti meatballs
vodka sauce, basil, parmesan, flamed at table
Spaghetti bolognaise
parmesan, bolognaise sauce, basil ngo
Penne verde
pesto, broccoli, peas, spinach, herbed ricotta, citrus chilli pangrattato v,ngo
Prawn linguine
prawns, garlic, chilli tomato sauce, basil ngo
Cacio e pepe
spaghetti, alfredo, aged cheese, black pepper, basil v
Plates
V VEGETARIAN | VO VEGETARIAN OPTIONAL | VG VEGAN | VGO VEGAN OPTIONAL | NGA NO GLUTEN ADDED | NGO NO GLUTEN OPTIONAL | DF DAIRY FREE | DFO DAIRY FREE OPTIONAL. We try our absolute best but our kitchen is not an allergen-free zone, so please chat to our staff if you have any questions. +2% surcharge on all credit card and contactless payments.
Porchetta
pork belly, fennel, rosemary, parmesan potato gratin, salsa verde, giardiniera
Market fish
battered fish, rosemary fries, caper lemon mayo
Angus scotch fillet
fries, salad, salsa verde, choose mushroom sauce or red wine jus
Chicken parmigiano
mozzarella, Napoli, fries or spaghetti
Fried chicken burger
pesto, tomato, truffle aioli, cos, cheese, fries
Zucca salad
pumpkin, pomegrante, red onion, leaves, aged balsamic, pecorino, pine nuts v,vgo,nga,dfo
Caesar salad
cos, bacon, egg, parmesan, croutons, anchovies, Caesar dressing ngo,dfo
Sides
V VEGETARIAN | VO VEGETARIAN OPTIONAL | VG VEGAN | VGO VEGAN OPTIONAL | NGA NO GLUTEN ADDED | NGO NO GLUTEN OPTIONAL | DF DAIRY FREE | DFO DAIRY FREE OPTIONAL. We try our absolute best but our kitchen is not an allergen-free zone, so please chat to our staff if you have any questions. +2% surcharge on all credit card and contactless payments.
Garden salad
parmesan, balsamic v,vgo,nga,dfo
Fries
garlic aioli, rosemary salt v
Dessert
V VEGETARIAN | VO VEGETARIAN OPTIONAL | VG VEGAN | VGO VEGAN OPTIONAL | NGA NO GLUTEN ADDED | NGO NO GLUTEN OPTIONAL | DF DAIRY FREE | DFO DAIRY FREE OPTIONAL. We try our absolute best but our kitchen is not an allergen-free zone, so please chat to our staff if you have any questions. +2% surcharge on all credit card and contactless payments.
Tiramisu
coffee, savoirdi, marsala wine, mascarpone v
Orange & polenta cake
vanilla mascarpone, berries v,nga
Chocolate hazelnut sundae
chocolate, vanilla ice cream, hazelnuts, cream v
Sharing Menu
59 per person. For 4 or more. Family sharing style. Dessert +12.5pp. V VEGETARIAN | VO VEGETARIAN OPTIONAL | VG VEGAN | VGO VEGAN OPTIONAL | NGA NO GLUTEN ADDED | NGO NO GLUTEN OPTIONAL | DF DAIRY FREE | DFO DAIRY FREE OPTIONAL. We try our absolute best but our kitchen is not an allergen-free zone, so please chat to our staff if you have any questions. +2% surcharge on all credit card and contactless payments.
Puff bread
oregano, rosemary salt, tomato, olive oil, balsamic, whipped ricotta, hot honey v
Marinated olives
garlic, lemon v,vg,nga,df
Mozzarella sticks
vodka sauce, pecorino, basil v
Fried calamari
basil aioli df
Margherita pizza
mozzarella, oregano, basil v,ngo
Suprema pizza
salami, chicken, ham, mushrooms, mozzarella, rocket, parmesan, smoked paprika mayo ngo
Penne verde
pesto, broccoli, spinach, peas, herbed ricotta, citrus chilli pangrattato v,ngo
Fettuccine #6
chicken, mushroom, bacon, parmesan cream, parsley ngo
Fries
garlic aioli, rosemary salt v
Garden salad
parmesan, balsamic v,vgo,nga
Tiramisu
coffee, savoirdi, marsala wine, mascarpone v
Orange & polenta cake
vanilla mascarpone, berries v,nga
Beer & Cider
Heineken
Tap
Heineken Silver Low Carb
Tap
Heineken 0.0%
Tap
Goode Brothers Birra
Tap
Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale
Tap
Refreshments
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
Schweppes
Dry Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Lemon, Lime & Bitters, Ginger Beer
Red Bull
Energy Drink, Sugarfree, White Peach Summer Edition
Keri juice
apple, pineapple, orange, cranberry, tomato
Coffee + Tea
Coffee
barista
Kids
fluffy
Iced
chocolate, mocha, coffee
Tea
classic & herbal
Cocktails
Classics available on request
Limon meringue marg
tequila, Limoncello, lime juice, lemon juice, agave, torched meringue
Bella rosa
Malfy Rosa gin, strawberry purée, soda water, mint
Rosso & rhubarb
gin, Rabarbaro rhubarb Amaro, Campari, sweet vermouth
Amalfi kiss
vodka, passionfruit syrup, vanilla syrup, pineapple juice, lemon juice, cranberry juice
Cocktails on Tap
Quick brown fox espresso martini
Quick Brown Fox Coffee Liqueur, vodka, chocolate, vanilla
Guest taptail
ask your server
Spritz
Hugo spritz
St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, prosecco, soda, mint, lime
Limoncello spritz
Limoncello, prosecco, soda, lemon slice
Campari spritz
Campari, prosecco, soda, orange slice
Zero-Alcohol Cocktails
Elderflower spritz
0% sparkling wine, elderflower syrup, fresh mint, soda
Pineapple margarita
0% Barnes & Brown Tequila, pineapple juice, orange juice, salted-spiced rim
Sunset hour
0% Barnes & Brown triple sec, orange juice, grendine, lime juice, soda water
Peach punch
peach syrup, Orgeat, pineapple juice, apple juice, lime juice
Wine
BUBBLES & CHAMPAGNE: FLUTE | BTL. SAUVIGNON BLANC, CHARDONNAY, PINOT GRIS, ROSÉ, PINOT NOIR, OTHER RED: REG | LRG | BTL.
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
France
Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé
France
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut
Marlborough
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé
Marlborough
Osteria Uno
Osteria Uno is a modern Birkenhead trattoria where pasta has the attention it deserves. The dining room’s pasta machine signals the emphasis on dough made from scratch, and the kitchen pairs those shapes with seafood, vegetables or meat sauces rather than treating them as interchangeable. The house focaccia makes a natural start. The menu can include prawn-filled pasta or bucatini with mussels and fermented chilli butter, and seasonal changes are part of the appeal, so ask what the kitchen is making on the day.
The food leans generous and rich without losing the pleasure of a neighbourhood restaurant. A couple can share small plates, then choose contrasting pastas; a family can keep things simple with a familiar shape and sauce. Diners praise the al dente texture and friendly service. Osteria Uno is well suited to an unhurried North Shore dinner when the appeal is the craft of the pasta itself.
Address: 140 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626
Osteria Uno Menu
Dinner – Small Plates
Freshly shucked oysters
prosecco mignonette, lemon
Steak tartare
chile, capers, wakame cracker
House made focaccia
w/ balsamic butter
Burrata
spicy nduja caramel
Arancini
gorgonzola, caramelised onions, crème fraîche (3pc)
Crispy halloumi & tapioca
w/ black pepper aioli
Calamari fritti
lemon & condensed milk aioli
Dinner – Pasta
Rigatoni
alla vodka, stracciatella, basil
Casarecce
asparagus, cavolo nero pesto, pine nuts
Prawn and Fraser Isle spanner crab cappelletti
w/ crustacean jus
Creste di gallo
lamb shoulder ragu, pecorino espuma
Mafaldine
beef cheek, shiitake, egg yolk
Dinner – Sides
Bitter leaves
orange dressing, crispy buckwheat
Brussel sprouts
ranch, parmigiano pangrattato
Grilled broccolini
salsa verde, buttermilk, fried garlic
Dinner – Dessert
Coconut panna cotta
passionfruit espuma
Foccacia pudding
banana whip, caramel
Our tiramisu
Affogato
Saturday Long Lunch
Italian Long Lunch set menu, $69pp. Glass of prosecco on arrival. Vegetarian menu available on request. Add ons: Freshly shucked oysters.
Housemade focaccia
Stracciatella, spicy nduja caramel
Crudo of the day
Arancini, gorgonzola, caramelised onions, crème fraiche
Crispy eggplant, agrodolce, whipped feta & mint
Mafaldine, tiger prawn, chili butter
Green salad, vinaigrette, parmigiano
Kiddies – Dinner
gf & df available on request
Curlywurly Plain Jane
w/ butter sauce & cheese
Creste di Gallo
w/ Mac n Cheese sauce & pangrattato
Rigatoni
w/ bolognese sauce & cheese
Kiddies – Dessert
gf & df available on request
Vanilla ice cream
w/ choc sauce, sprinkles
Italian Long Lunch
Set menu $69pp. Vegetarian menu available on request.
Glass of prosecco on arrival
Dinner – To Finish
Liqueur
Limoncello, Amaretto, Frangelico, Amaro, Grappa, Fernet branca
Frangelico sour
frangelico, lemon juice, cointreau, whites
Man O’ War Holystone
Pinot Gris (375ml), Waiheke Island 2021
Kiddies – Drinks
Apple or Orange Juice
Lilian
Lilian is a Grey Lynn neighbourhood bistro with a strong Italian influence rather than a conventional red-sauce trattoria. Its wood-fired pizza gives the menu a clear centre, while shared plates such as burrata, seasonal vegetables and other produce-led dishes let the table build a broader meal. The warm dining room and covered outdoor area make it easy to linger. Pizza and tiramisu make a pleasing pair for a table that wants to begin savoury and end sweet.
Order with sharing in mind. Bread or an antipasto plate can lead into a pizza and a vegetable dish, allowing the char of the oven and the freshness of the toppings to play against each other. The kitchen works with a finite amount of dough each evening, so takeaway pizza is offered only when service allows; dine-in is the more reliable plan. Lilian suits a date, a small celebration or a slow catch-up where no one wants to rush between courses. Confirm the current menu and dietary options, especially if pizza is essential to the visit.
Address: 472 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021
Lilian Menu
Lunch – To Start
Wednesday–Sunday 12pm–4pm. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request. Please notify a staff member of any dietary requirements.
Market oyster
NAG, DF
Raw market fish, cara cara orange, red onion & capers
NAG, DF
Woodfired bread
DF
Lunch – Add +
Wednesday–Sunday 12pm–4pm. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request.
Marinated olives
NAG, DF, V, VE
Whipped snapper roe, pickled radish & dill
Anchovy & caramelised onion butter
NAG
Burrata
NAG
Pickled mussels, cucumber, chilli & horseradish
NAG
Chicken liver parfait
NAG
Beef tartare, chicken fat, roasted peppers & fried potatoes
NAG, DF
Lunch – Smaller
Wednesday–Sunday 12pm–4pm. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request.
Baby cos, ranch, parmesan crumb & lemon
NAGO, DFO, V, VEO
Endive, piqa boo pear, red leicester, pickled shallots & walnuts
VO, NAG
Grilled cabbage, caraway cream, dukkah & prosciutto
VO, NAG
Woodfired eggplant, macadamia & agrodolce
NAG, DF, VO, VEO
Lamb Ribs, black garlic & pistachio
NAG, DF
Grilled beef tongue, tonnato, capers & rhubarb mostarda
NAG
Lunch – Bigger
Wednesday–Sunday 12pm–4pm. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request. * Please allow at least 40 minutes.
Woodfired octopus, chard, polenta & fermented chilli
NAGO
Market fish, mussels, confit leeks & smoked albariño sauce
NAGO
Duck breast, pickled radicchio & parsnip
NAG, DFO. * Please allow at least 40 minutes
Bavette, bone marrow bordelaise & duck fat potato
NAG, DF
Lunch – Woodfired Pizza
Wednesday–Sunday 12pm–4pm. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request.
Tomato, mozzarella & basil
DFO, V, VEO
Potato, pancetta, mozzarella, rosemary & caramelised onions
V, VEO
Coppa, cherry tomato, pecorino & rocket
VEO
Spicy sausage, mozzarella, garlic, sliced lemon & rocket
VO
Chorizo, mozzarella, fermented chilli cream, pickled onions & oregano
VO
Prosciutto, grapes, parmesan & thyme
DFO
Ortiz anchovy, tomato, parmesan, stracciatella, basil & chilli
DFO, VE
Clams, garlic, parsley, chilli & pecorino
DFO, VEO
Lunch – To Finish
Wednesday–Sunday 12pm–4pm. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request.
Tiramisu
V
Choux bun with peanut, dark chocolate ice cream & rum soaked prunes
V
Mandarin & white chocolate bombe alaska
V
Express Lunch
Wednesday–Sunday 12pm–4pm. Express lunch to share for 2+ | $45 per person. Quantity of dishes will be determined by your group size. For dietary requirements please ask your waiter.
Woodfired bread
WITH Burrata OR Chicken liver parfait
Woodfired eggplant, macadamia & agrodolce
OR Lamb ribs, black garlic & pistachio
Market fish, mussels, confit leeks & smoked albariño sauce
OR Woodfired octopus, chard, polenta & fermented chilli OR Bavette, bone marrow bordelaise & duck fat potato OR Woodfired pizza of your choice
Baby cos, ranch, parmesan crumb & lemon
ADD ON $5 PP
Dinner – To Start
Monday 6pm–late, Tuesday–Saturday 5pm–late. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request. Please notify a staff member of any dietary requirements.
Market oyster
NAG, DF
Raw market fish, cara cara orange, red onion & capers
NAG, DF
Woodfired bread
DF
Dinner – Add +
Monday 6pm–late, Tuesday–Saturday 5pm–late. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request.
Marinated olives
NAG, DF, V, VE
Whipped snapper roe, pickled radish & dill
Anchovy & caramelised onion butter
NAG
Burrata
NAG
Pickled mussels, cucumber, chilli & horseradish
NAG
Chicken liver parfait
NAG
Beef tartare, chicken fat, roasted peppers & fried potatoes
NAG, DF
Dinner – Smaller
Monday 6pm–late, Tuesday–Saturday 5pm–late. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request.
Baby cos, ranch, parmesan crumb & lemon
NAGO, DFO, V, VEO
Endive, piqa boo pear, red leicester, pickled shallots & walnuts
NAG, DFO, V
Grilled cabbage, caraway cream, dukkah & prosciutto
NAG, VO
Woodfired eggplant, macadamia & agrodolce
NAG, DF, VO, VEO
Lamb Ribs, black garlic & pistachio
NAG, DF
Clams, fennel, roast garlic & chorizo pangrattato
NAG
Dinner – Bigger
Monday 6pm–late, Tuesday–Saturday 5pm–late. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request. * Please allow at least 40 minutes.
Woodfired octopus, chard, polenta & fermented chilli
NAG
Poached market fish, crayfish butter, duck fat potato & grilled greens
NAGO
Duck breast, pickled radicchio & parsnip
NAG, DFO. * Please allow at least 40 minutes
Dry aged t-bone steak & roast bone sauce
NAG, DF. * Please allow at least 40 minutes
Dry aged Porterhouse steak & roast bone sauce
NAG, DF. * Please allow at least 40 minutes
Dinner – Woodfired Pizza
Monday 6pm–late, Tuesday–Saturday 5pm–late. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request.
Tomato, mozzarella & basil
DFO, V, VEO
Potato, pancetta, mozzarella, rosemary & caramelised onions
V, VEO
Coppa, cherry tomato, pecorino & rocket
VEO
Spicy sausage, mozzarella, garlic, sliced lemon & rocket
VO
Chorizo, mozzarella, fermented chilli cream, pickled onions & oregano
VO
Prosciutto, grapes, parmesan & thyme
DFO
Ortiz anchovy, tomato, parmesan, stracciatella, basil & chilli
DFO, VE
Clams, garlic, parsley, chilli & pecorino
DFO, VEO
Dinner – To Finish
Monday 6pm–late, Tuesday–Saturday 5pm–late. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request.
Tiramisu
V
Choux bun with peanut, dark chocolate ice cream & rum soaked prunes
V
Mandarin & white chocolate bombe alaska
V
Set Menu – $80 per person
$80 per person. Minimum of 8 people. Extra $10 per person for market oysters. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request.
Raw market fish, cara cara orange, red onion & capers
NAG, DF
Woodfired bread
DF
Burrata
NAG
Chicken liver parfait
NAG
Woodfired eggplant, macadamia, agrodolce
NAG, DF, VO, VEO
Lamb ribs, black garlic, pistachio
NAG, DF
Poached market fish, crayfish butter, duck fat potato & grilled greens
NAGO
Baby cos, ranch, parmesan crumb, lemon
NAGO, DFO, V, VEO
Woodfired pizza of your choice
Tiramisu
V
Set Menu – $65 per person
$65 per person. Minimum of 8 people. Extra $10 per person for market oysters. Dietary codes: NAG = no added gluten, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VE = vegan, NAGO/DFO/VO/VEO = NAG/DF/V/VE on request.
Raw market fish, blood orange, red onion & capers
NAG, DF
Woodfired bread
DF
Burrata
NAG
Chicken liver parfait
NAG
Woodfired eggplant, macadamia, agrodolce
NAG, DF, VO, VEO
Lamb ribs, black garlic, pistachio
NAG, DF
Woodfired pizza
Baby cos, ranch, parmesan crumb, lemon
NAGO, DFO, V, VEO
Cocktails
Acqua di Cedro Lemonade Sour
Lemon Verbena infused Burnt Hill Vodka, Acqua di Cedro Liquore, Balm Mint
Cosmopolita
Vodka, Apple, Elderflower, Chilli, Basil
Strawberry Guava Daiquiri
NZ RumCo McJaggery Rum, Strawberry Cherry Guava, Lime, Mint
Caña Blanca Mojito
Pineapple, Carta Blanca, Coconut, Mint, Fizz
Non Alcoholic
NA Amaretti Cherry Sour
Lyre’s Amaretti, Sour Cherry, Lemon, Whites, Zero ABV Angostura
Blackberry Lychee Bramble
Lychee, Lilian Botanical, Blackberry, Lime, Fizz
Feijoa & Botanicals (0%)
House made Tonic, ButterflyPea Flower, Lyres NonAlc Gin, Feijoa
Cranberry Grove Fizz
Cranberries, Botanical Hydrosol, Coconut water, Rosemary, Fizz
On Tap 420 ml
McLeods Longboarder Lager 5.0%
Canyon Brewing Hazy Pale Ale 5.2%
Sawmill IPA 5.8%
Bottles & Cans 330 ml
Heineken Lager 5%
Hallertau #2 Pale Ale 5.3%
McLeods Brewery Seasonal IPA 440ml 6.8%
Canyon Brewing ‘The Front’ Pilsner 330ml 4.9%
Sparkling
Monday to Sunday.
NV Quadri Prosecco DOC Extra Dry Veneto, Italy
NV Champagne Collet Brut Art Deco Ay, France
NV Champagne Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut Tours-sur-Marne, France
NV Louis Roederer NV Collection Pinot Noir Champagne Champagne, France
White
Monday to Sunday.
2024 Cantina di Gambellara Monopolio Soave Classico Veneto, Italy
2024 Deepdown Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ
2025 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ
2025 Halite ‘Sel de Terre’ Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough, NZ
Rosé & Skin-contact
Monday to Sunday.
2024 Coeur Clementine Cotes de Provence AOP Rosé Provence, France
2024 Kenzie ‘Changes’ Merlot Rosé Hawkes Bay, NZ
2024 San Marzano Tramari Rosé Puglia IGP Puglia, Italy
2023 Tincan ‘Echo Sun’ Field Blend skin contact Nelson, NZ
Red
Monday to Sunday.
2022 Jk14 ‘Nonno Mario’ Carmenére IGT Veneto, Italy
2025 O’Natural Pinot Noir Crowmwell, NZ
2023 Valli ‘Gibbston’ Pinot Noir Central Otago
Bivacco
Bivacco brings Italian-inspired cooking to the Viaduct with a waterfront setting that encourages a long lunch or a sociable evening. Its current menu moves from cured meats and crudo through pizza, pasta, risotto and grilled dishes. A mushroom pizza with truffle, gorgonzola and walnut is a richer counterpoint to the classic margherita; prawn mafaldine or linguine with clams offers a different reason to stay for another course. The space is large and lively, so it works best when atmosphere is part of the plan rather than a quiet meal being the only aim.
Start with antipasti if the table has time: burrata with fennel and orange or a simple garlic pizza bread gives a useful preview of the kitchen’s flavour choices. Seafood pasta makes sense by the water, while the grill broadens the options for someone less interested in dough. The restaurant also runs changing seasonal events and set menus, so check which dining format applies to the time you want. Recent customer sentiment is mixed on value and service, making the à la carte menu a useful way to shape the meal to your own appetite.
Address: 115 Customs Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Bivacco Menu
Seasonal Oysters
Freshly shucked
Italian vinaigrette
Beer battered
guindilla chilli mayo
Crudo
Wild Kingfish Crudo
Herb crème fraîche, balsamic & lemon dressing, capers
Tuna Crudo
Avocado, radish, ginger dressing
Sicilian Crudo
Salmon, tuna, kingfish, snapper, lemon, chilli, chives, capers
Beef Carpaccio
Truffle, salsa verde, pickled baby onion, chive, ricotta salata
Antipasti
Cured Meat Platter
Wagyu bresaola, prosciutto, coppa, stofelotto, pickles, sourdough
Garlic Pizza Bread
Rosemary-garlic butter, sea salt
Vine Ripened Tomato Salad
Crème fraîche, red onion, fermented chilli & peanut dressing
Burrata
Fennel, orange, basil, mint, spiced honey dressing
Fried Calamari
Balsamic mayo, lemon
Duck Liver Parfait
Roasted grapes, balsamic reduction, chives, toasted brioche
Salad
Baby Cos Salad
Green beans, pea shoots, avocado, lemon parmesan vinaigrette
Pizza
Gluten-free (GF) base +3 available.
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato, parmesan, basil
Mushroom
Truffle, gorgonzola, walnut, rocket
Porchetta
Mozzarella, caramelised onion, crispy kale
Spicy Salami
Tomato, fior di latte, parmesan & fresh basil
Pork & Fennel Sausage
Creamed spinach, chilli, fried sage
Pasta
Pipe Rigate
Tomato & ricotta, basil oil
Goats Cheese Ravioli
Endive, burnt honey, pistachio
Linguine Vongole
Cloudy Bay clams, garlic, chilli oil
Prawn Mafaldine
Tomato, chilli, bisque, pangrattato
Braised Lamb Pansotti
Green beans, ricotta salata, mint
From The Grill & Larger Plates
Chargrilled Snapper
Horseradish buttermilk, dill, pickled mussels & celery
Free Range Pork Milanese
Sicilian green olives, caperberries & paprika butter sauce
Free Range Half Chicken in Tuscany Sauce
Grilled sweet peppers & pickles
Chargrilled Lamb Rump
Mint salsa verde, smoked potato aioli, kale, pistachio
Whole Lamb Shoulder
Salsa verde, ricotta salata, yoghurt, smoked capsicum coulis, to share
Carne
All cuts are cooked over coals & finished in the josper. Black Angus beef, charred onions, salmoriglio & beef jus.
Eye Fillet (200gm)
Scotch Fillet (300gm)
T-Bone (1-1.2kg)
Please allow 40-45 minutes
Sides
Hand Cut Fries
Parmesan, black pepper
Grilled Asparagus
Anchovy & Garlic Yogurt, Salted Egg Yolk, Capers, Lemon & Chervil
Roasted Beetroots
Walnut cream
Radicchio & Rocket Salad
Pickled grapes, pea tendrils, frisée, rose balsamic dressing
Herb Caesar Salad
Baby romaine, ricotta salata, pangrattato, crispy prosciutto
Shoestring Fries
Dessert
Roasted Hazelnut Mousse
Wafer, Dark Chocolate & Mascarpone
Pistacchio Chocolate Mousse
Pistacchio Sponge, Mascarpone, Raspberry
S'mores Bombe Alaska
Triple Choc Ice Cream & Toasted Italian Meringue
Classic Tiramisu
Zabaglione
Ice Cream & Sorbet Scoop
Affogato
Kids Menu
Choose a Main, Drink & Dessert for $25.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Butter Napoli Sauce or Butter & Parmesan. Add grilled chicken +6.
Crispy Calamari with Aioli
Margherita Pizza
Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil
Salami Pizza
Tomato, Mozzarella & Fresh Basil
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Shoestring Fries
Steamed Seasonal Veges
Two scoops of Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream
Vanilla Wafer with either Warm Chocolate Sauce or Sprinkles
Seasonal Sorbet
Nutella Pizza
Fizzy Drinks
Lemonade / Cola / Pink Lemonade
Juice
Apple / Orange / Pineapple
Italian Sodas
Limonata / Aranciata Rossa / Aranciata
$110pp Set Menu
Sample menu of our sharing styled set menu. This menu is for groups of 14 people or more. $110 per person.
Sourdough, cultured butter, Lot 8 olive oil
Cured Meat Platter
wagyu bresaola, prosciutto, coppa, stofelotto, pickles & sourdough
Beef Carpaccio
truffle, salsa verde, pickled baby onion, chive, ricotta salata
Sicilian Crudo
salmon, tuna, kingfish, snapper, lemon, chilli, chives, capers
Prawn Mafaldine
tomato, chilli, bisque & pangrattato
Pipe Rigate
tomato & ricotta, basil oil
Tuscan T-Bone Steak
salmorlglio & lemon
Chargrilled Snapper
horseradish buttermilk, dill, pickled mussels & celery
Baby cos salad
green beans, pea shoots, avocado, lemon parmesan vinaigrette
Hand cut fries
parmesan & black pepper
S'mores Bombe Alaska
triple choc ice cream with toasted Italian meringue
Tiramisu
zabaglione
$85pp Set Menu
Sample menu of our sharing styled set menu. This menu is for groups of 14 people or more. $85 per person.
Sourdough, Cultured Butter, Lot 8 Olive Oil
Cured Meat Platter
Wagyu Bresaola, Prosciutto, Coppa, Stofelotto, Pickles, Sourdough
Beef Carpaccio
Truffle, Salsa Verde, Pickled Baby Onion, Chive, Ricotta Salata
Sicilian Crudo
Salmon, Tuna, Kingfish, Snapper, Lemon, Chilli, Chives, Capers
Pipe Rigate
Tomato & Ricotta, Basil Oil
Tuscan T-Bone Steak
Salmorlglio & Lemon
Chargrilled Snapper
Horseradish Buttermilk, Dill, Pickled Mussels & Celery
Hand Cut Fries
Parmesan, Black pepper
Baby Cos Salad
Green Beans, Pea Shoots, Avocado, Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette
Bivacco Favourites
Cured Salmon & Poached Prawn Salad
Avocado, capers, organic leaves, lemon pepper vinaigrette
Swordfish Milanese
Rocket, pickled chillies & cucumber, sauce gribiche
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Caribbean-spiced honey, pickled vegetables, ranch dressing
Steak & Frites
200g Bavette steak, peppercorn sauce & shoestring fries
Wagyu Cheeseburger
Cheddar, pickles, truffle mayo, shoestring fries
11am - 5pm – Seasonal Oysters
Freshly shucked, Italian vinaigrette
Beer battered, guindilla chilli mayo
11am - 5pm – Antipasti
Vine Rippened Tomato Salad
Crème fraîche, red onion, fermented chilli and peanut dressing
11am - 5pm – Sides
Grilled Broccolini & Asparagus
Aged Parmesan & Basil Pesto
Herb Caesar Salad
Baby romaine, ricotta salata, pangrattato, cripsy prosciutto
11am - 5pm – Dolci
Tiramisu
Zabaglione
S'mores Bombe Alaska
Triple choc ice cream with toasted Italian meringue
Beers
Peroni
Tap Beer
Asahi
Tap Beer
Balter Easy Hazy Pale Ale
Tap Beer
Pure Blonde 'Ultra Low Carb Lager'
Tap Beer
Cocktails
Sarti Rosa Spritz
Sarti Rosa, Prosecco, Soda
Sgroppino Rosa
Sarti Rosa, Vodka, Prosecco, Lemon, Strawberry Ice Cream
Rosato Highball
Sarti Rosa, Amaro Montenegro, Vanilla, Lemon, Soda
Spicy Rosa
Sarti Rosa, Cognac, Chilli
Wine by the Glass
A selection of Italian and New Zealand wines by the glass.
25 Elena Walch, Pinot Bianco DOC, Alto Adige
A medium bodied wine from North East Italy, with lively acidity made by a formidable mother and her daughters from a long-standing estate
24 Guerrieri Rizzardi Pinot Grigio DOC, Veneto
Floral and fragrant in aroma with a crisp, vibrant fruit character hinting at apple and pear as well as characteristics of extra depth and concentration. 100% Pinot Grigio
23 Regaleali Bianco, Sicilia
Crisp, aromatic Sicilian white wine. It features bright citrus, green apple, and white flower aromas with a refreshing, mineral-driven palate.
25 Deep Down Organic ‘Blanc’, Marlborough
Harmonious organic dry white with floral, green apple and stonefruit aromatics and fresh, balanced acidity. Made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Soft Drinks
San Pellegrino 500ml
San Pellegrino 1L
Aqua Panna 1L
San Pellegrino Grapefruit
Gin
Bulldog
Beefeater Pink
Roku
Scapegrace
Rum
Bacardi
Appleton Signature Blend
Appleton Estate 8 year
Appleton Estate 12 year
Tequila
Espolon Blanco
Casa Noble Blanco
Casa Noble Reposado
Scotch Whisky
Glen Grant 10 Year
Monkey Shoulder
Ardbeg Single Malt 10 Year Old
Dante's Pizzeria Ponsonby
Dante’s Ponsonby is for diners who want pizza to be the main event. The restaurant sits in Ponsonby Central, where the dough is prepared for a light, airy rim and baked in a wood-fired oven. The menu gives several ways to appreciate that base: the Fungo pairs tomato and mushroom with cheese, while the Sorrentina finishes a tomato-led pizza with burrata and basil. The Alla Romana moves in a saltier direction with pancetta and spinach. The Ponsonby Central setting has an easy bustle that suits a pizza night with friends.
A pizza-focused meal can be pleasantly direct here. Share a starter, choose different topping styles across the table, and pay attention to the crust while it is still hot. The Ponsonby Central location suits an informal lunch or a dinner before other plans nearby. If several diners are coming, check the restaurant’s current service times and booking arrangements so everyone can sit down together.
Address: Ponsonby Central, 136 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
Dante's Pizza Ponsonby Menu
Awarded Sourdough Pizzas
Bella Stracciatella
Truffle cream, Portobello mushrooms, Fresh Stracciatella cheese, Fresh Parsley and Shaved Grana Padano.
Buffalo and Prosciutto
San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce, Oregano, Cherry tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Basil.
Carne
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Salami, Pork & Fennel sausage. After baking Wild Rocket, Prosciutto di Parma, shaved Grana Padano & Cherry Tomatoes.
Con Prosciutto
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce & Fior di Latte. After baking Wild Rocket, Prosciutto di Parma & shaved Grana Padano.
Contadinella
San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce, Portobello mushrooms, Fresh baby spinach, Roasted Eggplants & Capsicums, Black olives with Fior di latte, Cherry tomatoes and brushed with garlicky olive oil.
Fungo
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Portobello Mushrooms, shaved Grana Padano & cracked pepper.
Marinara DOC
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Garlic, Oregano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Basil.
Puttanesca
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Anchovies, Capers, Kalamata Olives & Chili Flakes.
Queen Margherita DOC
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior Di Latte, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Basil. The Queen of Pizzas!
Sourdough Pizzas
4 Formaggi
Touch of San Marzano hand crashed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Smoked Provola, Gorgonzola & Grana Padano.
Alla Romana
White base Pizza w Fior di Latte, Baby Spinach & Pancetta. After bake, shaved Grana Padano, cracked pepper & extra virgin olive oil.
Boscaiola
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Portobello Mushrooms, Pancetta, Pork and Fennel Sausages. After bake, fresh parsley & extra virgin olive oil.
Capricciosa
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Ham, Portobello Mushrooms, Artichokes, Kalamata Olives, Capers & Anchovies.
Catari
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Fior di Latte, Caramelized Red Onions, Spicy Nduja, Oregano. After bake, shaved Grana Padano & extra virgin olive oil.
Diavola
San Marzano hand crashed tomato sauce, Spicy Salami Calabrese, Fior di Latte, Black Olives, Chili Flakes.
Ham and Mushrooms
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Portobello Mushrooms, Ham & Fior di Latte.
Parmigiana
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Smoked Provola, Marinated & Roasted Eggplant Slices & roasted capsicum, Fior di Latte. After bake, shaved Grana Padano & Fresh Basil.
Provola & Pepe
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Smoked Provola from Naples, Freshly Cracked Pepper, Cherry Tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & Fresh Basil.
Sorrentina
San Marzano hand crushed tomato sauce, Oregano, daterini red and yellow. After baking, fresh Burrata cheese, Fresh Basil & E.V.O.O and shaved Grana Padano.
Truffle Fungi and Pancetta
Truffle Cream, Fior di Latte, Portobello Mushrooms, Pancetta, shaved Grana Padano.
Starters
Arancini Ragu
Hand crafted risotto balls with peas, mozzarella & Beef Ragu.
Crocchè Napoletana
A traditional Neapolitan Street Food dish featuring mashed potatoes with butter, garlic and parmesan cheese, cylinder shaped, filled with fior di latte, crumbled and fried. Must try!
Dante’s Montanare
Fried strips of Dante’s Famous Sourdough, w garlicky San Marzano and Parmesan sauce.
Garlic Pizza Bread
Dante’s famous sourdough base with garlicky E.V.O.O, oregano and flaky salt.
Patatine Fritte
French Fries with aioli & ketchup.
Fresh Pasta
Fettuccine Amatriciana
with Smoked Bacon, Black pepper, Red onions and Chilli in red wine, San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce.
Fettuccine M.T.B.
with Smoked Bacon, Portobello Mushrooms, Truffle and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in a creamy sauce.
Fettuccine R.S.B.
Dante`s Favourite, with Smoked Bacon, Ricotta cheese and Baby Spinach in white creamy sauce.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
with Garlic, Olive oil and Chilli flakes.
Spaghetti Bolognese
with slow cooked Beef Ragu in red wine and San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
with Smoked Bacon, Eggs, Black Pepper and Parmesan powder. No cream!
Spaghetti Meatball
with Beef Meatballs in San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce, Parmesan, Garlic and Chilli.
Spaghetti Pomodoro
with Garlic, Chilli and Parmesan in San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce.
Spaghetti Puttanesca
with Capers, Black Olives, Anchovies and Chilli in San Marzano Tomato DOP sauce.
Salads
Classic Caprese Salad
Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & balsamic drizzle.
Greens with Grana Padano
Green leaves with shaved Grana Padano & Balsamic reduction.
Mediterranean Salad
Seasonal greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Olives, Red onions, Feta & balsamic reduction.
Desserts
Calzone Nutella
Indulge yourself in the company of our famous folded sourdough and the sweetness of Nutella filling.
Final Thoughts
Auckland’s Italian dining works best when the choice begins with the dish. For a soft Neapolitan pizza, Parnell, Ponsonby and Grey Lynn each offer a different setting; for pasta made with close attention to shape and sauce, Mt Eden, Browns Bay and Birkenhead offer particularly rewarding evenings. A polished central-city dinner or a lively waterfront table can make just as much sense when the occasion calls for more than one course.
Choose the room and pace that suit your company, then confirm the current menu directly with the restaurant. Seasonal produce, changing pasta shapes and occasional service adjustments are part of the appeal of dining out, and a quick check can spare disappointment when a particular dish matters. Leave room to compare an antipasto with the main course, and perhaps to finish with tiramisu, cannoli or a simple coffee.