Italian restaurant in New Zealand

“Great service when entered & while eating Food didn't take long to come out Taste of food was beautiful very flavoursom with generous size to share ✴️The butchers block that was huge size able to feed up to 8 ppl although could of done with a side of garden salad & the colsaw as the colsaw was to rich on its own & it was runny needing to be in a bowl but yes different salad to break the meat would of been nice, yes all the meat tasty & tender yes worth a block ppl ✴️The blacksmith cheeseburger was OK needed more mayo or burger sauce was a bit dry biting into it , was expecting cheesy flavor couldn't finding in the bite. ✴️Surf n Turf was on par with cooking steak medium rare prawns & muscles done right ✅️ just needed a bit more salad & sauce. ✴️ Ceasars salad✅️ beautiful meaty & tasty It Complemented the butcher block had shared it around so worth. ✴️ mash potatoe was very tasty & smooth shared between 3ppl was beautiful ✅️ ✴️ Garlic pizza bread was tasty ✅️ but would of just got a normal Garlic bread. ✴️ Jug of coke & raspberry costly & when got to taste had no fizz it tasted flat had advised the waitress she had bought out a new jug . When sitting and talking towards end of the meal felt rushed with waitresses coming in interrupted conversations by asking to take thing off the table & the supervisors other waiters lingering around the bar area to where they could advise waitresses of emptying tables to get ppl out sooner they got in . It was like that when eating we were seated not far and could see they were lingering around it was uncomfortable. If they could spread out or hang back in backhouse it wouldn't feel weird. Other than that would definitely go back & highly recommend but find seating further from bar area.”

“probably one of the best pizza outlets for Sals in the country. I always get the double cupped Pepperoni and a can of Pepsi to wash it all down. Great spot and great service. Sterling Arnet Kakapo Business Sales”

“Had the most amazing breakfast here today, it was a special for fathers day, smashed avocado with apricot baked salmon on rosti. Fantastic! Coffee was great too, highly recommend, will be back. Best breakfast I've had at a cafe for a long time. Thanks!!”

“Very kind staff, gave me a heads up and a apology for the short amount of wait time. Also gave me free chips? Unheard of, definitely the best pizza hut in the shore.”

“Their pizzas are always fresh, loaded with toppings, and full of bold flavour.”

“Everything was of amazing quality. Great food and lovely employees. I definitely adored the modern layout of the store and the cleanliness. If you’re looking for a quick yet flavourful fast food... Would unquestionably recommend domino’s Orewa.”

“It was my first time trying the Pepperoni and Manhattan pizzas at Sal's Pizza Takapuna, and I was impressed! The base was thin and crispy—just the way I like it—and the flavors were amazing. Their potatoe chips were delicious too! The staff were super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend Sal's Pizza Takapuna! You made my movie night super easy and completely fuss-free. Thanks so much!”

“Venosa, home to the best creamy chicken fettuccini in Auckland! Really enjoyed our meal here and highly recommend you stop in next time you're in Kingsland. James Ashwin Kakapo Business Sales”

“10/10 absolutely blown away clean today no dust anywhere . Nice clean tables (not sticky like most) the service is just out of this world made me smile made me laugh warming welcoming. Suggestive. Not to mention the food was just incredible every single dish was perfect !!!! I took some photos just irresistible”

“Very good food, everything was amazing! Love the vibe of the place, perfect for date nights! Loved the eye fillet beef carpaccio! It just melts to your melt like heaven! Mushroom pizza with Blue cheese was excellent too! Loved every bite of it! Highly recommend and will come back to have a date night with my partner.”

“Absolutely loved the custom made pizza! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and everything from the pizza to the sides and dessert was fresh and delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly and guided us through the ordering process with ease. I will definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommended!”

“Food & service 11/10! Staff are super friendly and considerate. They helped guide us, offered us better options for the amount we were spending, and they had the All Blacks game on. All adds up for a mean experience. 100% will be back!”

“visited Flame Pizza on Saturday for lunch and tried their burgers along with some sides, including pizza garlic bread. The burgers were incredibly well-made, fresh, and so tasty — truly impressive! The garlic bread was also delicious. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and they really made my day with their great service. I genuinely appreciate the effort they put into the food and customer service. Highly recommended! I’ll definitely be visiting again.”

“Authentic Filipino food, delicious and staff were accommodating. Review update: came back here once again. Food were delicious and the staff accommodated us even though they close at 7pm on Sundays.”

“Good Home Takanini is a fantastic place to dine. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavour you can tell the chefs put real care into every plate. The portions were generous and definitely worth the price.”

“This is only take away, but excellent pizza. Love the plant based vegan options.”

“I though it was going to be a bad American gimmick, turned out to be a really good American gimmick. The pizza bases are good and crispy, pepperoni was my favorite. The sauce on the Buffalo wings was up there with the best I've ever had. Will be back for sure.”

“Love this local gem in Tawa. Reasonably priced with huge portions. Food is delicious and service fantastic. BYO.”

“Stopped here recently for a Quick brunch on a Saturday morning and I was blown away for more than one reason - courteous staff, quick service, great indoor and outdoor ambience and most importantly tasty food. Walked in- immediately greeted and seated. Ordered sourdough bread with spicy scrambled eggs and coffee. Initial thoughts - pricey. But when the order came through, I must admit it was worth every penny. It was a visual treat and tasted amazing. A humble dish elevated to a whole new level and generous portions. Needless to say - I literally cleaned up my plate. Will definitely come back. Highly recommend this place.”

“Pulled in here for a couple of drinks and a game of darts, what a fabulous place. We were on abit of a time limit but we really wanted to stay longer and get some food too, we really wanted to kick in for a long one. Had everything we wanted, bar stools and tables,, cosy lounging area with style, an outdoor area, a TAB, this place has alot to offer, lots of great food choices too, oh and a unique looking fire place to sit around on these cold days. Would I come back again, hell yes, loved it”

“The guy who served us was superb. The pizzas were top notch as always. Thank you Johnsonville Sal's.”

“Lovely pizza always well cooked. Staff were helpful.”

“Highly recommend. I absolutely loved my breakfast. The omelette was delicious and the butter was served at room temperature so it actually spread on my toast. The service was fast but you weren't rushed. Great chilling music played in the back ground.”

“Ordered a custom pizza and had it delivered. Highly impressed with the quality and taste of the pizza. Glad I went to HELL!”

“Just had the best service (and yummy meal, as always). There was a small error in the kitchen with my GF pizza, and it had to be remade. They were so apologetic, and even gave me a free dessert! I was more than happy to wait, and didn't expect anything free, but was so touched by the offer and incredibly impressed by the service. We will definitely be back! I was also very impressed at how careful they were with cross contamination. Would recommend for anyone with allergies, particularly GF, they take them seriously!!”

“The pizzas are always good here, and the staff are always friendly and helpful.”

“Very user-friendly online ordering website or app. Easy to use and easy payment system. Pizzas were ready at pickup time and pizzas were very tasty. The counter service at Mana store was average and could be improved. The store is no longer fully decorated inside and the walls look very bare. It would look so much better if the walls were decorated and the lighting improved. Very dark inside.”

“First time coming here after craving Italian, best to book as its not a big place and fills up quick, got lucky calling 10 minutes ahead for a table for 2. Staff are wonderful, cheerful and happy to help, orders are taken quicken and plates cleared efficiently. It can be a bit of a wait for mains as theyre cooked fresh but worth the wait. Everything on the menu looks good and theres a big drink selection too. 10/10!”

“We had booked a table for dinner incase it was busy there being a Saturday night, pleased we did as it was a very popular place to be. Wait staff were prompt and friendly, helpful with questions and offered great service. The food was delicious. Salt and Pepper Squid entree was excellent and my rib eye steak was cooked to perfection. Thoroughly enjoyed our night here and would definitely eat here again.”