At Etrusco at the Savoy, the menu stays simple, bistro-style, served with an easygoing pace. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Pricing lines up with the offer. Team members keep things friendly and on task. Good value shows in the serve sizes.
This restaurant serves amazing foods! Especially carbonara was so delicious so my kid did not say anything for eating a lot! I visited here many times and recommended to my sister-in-law!
I was quite disappointed with my recent visit to this restaurant. On a weekday evening it was quite busy and the staff couldn‘t manage to provide a quick service. Once I was able to place my order, I decided to have a vegetarian Pizza Michelangelo and a side salad. It‘s really not worth talking about the taste, which was pretty bland. The only positive thing I noticed about the pizza were the fresh ingredients like mushrooms and olives. The crust, however, had almost nothing to do with an italian pizza. It was like a tasteless ready-made dough. The side salad came with oil only, no vinegar, salt or pepper. By the way, you could have added at least pepper yourself if the pepper mill on the table would have worked.
Lovely food, the carbona was so nice! The other pasta we had was without a sauce which I didn’t realise but was quite dry but still ok. We also had a pizza bread starter which was so good It is really lovely designed inside, felt like being in Italy. But was so hot! I saw that on so many comments, they need to put the AC on I found that the ladies that served us were so friendly and helpful. Really great service. But unfortunately when we went to pay the owner was on his phone and just continued on his phone and made us to wait till he was done which felt awkward and quite rude. We knew his friend so told him and he said he wished we told him sooner.. we didn’t really have the chance when he just printed out bill without looking up from his phone and put it in front of us. Which was such a shame when he was so friendly on the phone. It is a nice place so I would recommend. I just hope the owner is rude to other people.
First time here! the vibe was warm and welcoming staff were so friendly. Food was delishh big portions love it! was too rich for me I needed something fresh on side like (salad) there was so much carbs just missing the freshness. We havnt even tasted our food or still on first bite the waitress came over and asked how the food was. I thought it was funny but thank u for checking on us so quickly. The environment was a bit loud and it was busy which is good. Personally it was hot I wish there was some sorta small windows opened on top to get the air flowing in a crowded place on a warm day. Dessert was on point I wish there was some fresh fruits. I ordered the choc cake had a tiny scoop of ice cream wasnt enough. Still recommend this place to fam and friends 100%!! thank u for tonight.
I'm someone who would rather leave a business alone than write an honest, negative review... But I was really disappointed with the meal we had this evening at Etrusco. The bruschetta was ok, but the antipasto Toscano was overpriced and, from what I could tell, mostly assembled from supermarket grade products. The bread, in particular, was very underwhelming. However, as unspectacular as these dishes were (combined price $38, photos attached), the real disappointment was the pizza. The toppings were plentiful, but the base was so undercooked, it was honestly no better than a frozen pizza. My pasta - nonno - was also rather bland, and there was nothing by way of parmesan or Chilli oil to season it, something that is offered as standard in most Italian restaurants. In any event, it lacked freshness and the pasta was obviously store bought. Perhaps that is standard in Dunedin, but it does not make for an inspiring Italian meal. The atmosphere was nice enough, and the service was friendly and efficient, but much more has to be done to bring the food up to an acceptable standard. For high quality pizza in Dunedin, you cannot beat Roslyn's Mamma Mia.
Went in with a large group, turns out we were doing a set menu. I let them know that I was vegan and gluten free and the waitress was so helpful, she immediately let me know options I could have for each course. It was all delicious, great gluten free bases and vegan cheese.
Awesome Italian restaurant. Great setting and atmosphere, doesn't try to be some stereotypical little Italy. Instead the restaurant let's the food do the talking. And the food is simply outstanding, the place to eat if you are visiting Dunedin.
Hidden away upstairs is a great busy restaurant with an amazing experience. Was able to get a walk-in table though the Restaurant was extremely busy so your luck may vary. Wonderful service from our waitress though the wait for our food was around 30 minutes I felt the pizza was overrated for $30+ for a 12” pizza, though the pasta dishes were divine. I would recommend to anyone looking for a delicious meal.
Great place with great food and great selection of wines. Make your reservation and enjoy a very tasty Italian night in the heart of Dunedin. The flat bread, pizzas, pasta and desert are excellent and you can’t go wrong with anything you choose from the menu. There is also a pasta for every taste, either you like it hot, stronger or delicate flavours, the selection of pasta is broad and you will definitely find one that you will enjoy.
Always love it here. Great pizzas and pasta and awesome atmosphere. When we visit Dunedin we always come here. BYO wine makes it a reasonably priced night out too, handy as there is a liquor store downstairs with a decent selection of red wine.
Etrusco at the Savoy is located at 8 Moray Place, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
You can contact Etrusco at the Savoy at +64 3 477 3737
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