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“Incredible”
Review of Baduzzi

Baduzzi
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Ranked #8 of 2,890 Restaurants in Auckland Central
Certificate of Excellence
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: After-hours, Breakfast, Reservations
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Dining options: After-hours, Breakfast, Reservations
Reviewed 18 February 2024 via mobile

10/10 food, service and ambience. Will second previous reviews that $250 for a meal (2 starters, 2 mains a shared dessert and a bottle of wine) is worth every penny. Everything tasted better than we expected. Busy for a reason. We can’t believe we didn’t find this place sooner!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 21 April 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We truely appreciate your comments and rating of 10/10 for food, service and ambience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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Reviewed 15 February 2024 via mobile

Excellent food and service . Food with wine for two was 245 Nzd and worth every penny. Pasta to die for as was the aubergine Parmigiana and the meatballs. Lovely conservatory seating but no harbour view if that is important to you

Date of visit: February 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 21 April 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we're grateful you found the conservatory lovely, regardless of it not being a harbour view. Thrilled to read you found the food and service excellent. We look forward to welcoming you again, next time you're in New Zealand.

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Reviewed 15 February 2024

Excellent set menu for the Valentines day night. Just like the last time, the best food to try here is their meatballs

Date of visit: February 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 21 April 2024

Thank you for dining with us for our Valentines day set menu, and we're so grateful to hear you enjoyed it, just like last time too. Thank you for your continued support at Baduzzi. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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Reviewed 4 February 2024 via mobile

Very nice atmosphere and attentive staff and restaurant management. Unfortunately the restaurant did not manage to cook the Scottish fillet medium in two attempts. It kept coming out raw in large parts, even though it was pre-cut and you had the opportunity to check the degree of doneness in the kitchen. The offer not to charge for at least one dish does not change the fact that several of us ended the restaurant visit hungry. What a pity!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 21 April 2024

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, as it gives us the opportunity improve ourselves. We're grateful to read the staff were attentive and atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice, however disappointed to hear that a few of your guests ended your restaurant visit hungry - as this is absolutely not our standard style of hospitality here at Baduzzi. We strive to ensure all of our guests are comfortably full and happy when they leave. Please feel free to email the team directly upon your next visit so we can discus your preferences and ensure all of your guests are beyond satisfied.

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Reviewed 3 February 2024

The food here is next level! You think you've eaten Italian food? Try it here! Everything was beautifully presented, prepared, and the service was excellent. Not a single chicken nugget on the kids' menu, which pleased my son who loves to try new food. He raved about his Mr Meatballs w fresh pasta, and his chocolate cake dessert arrived looking stunning too.
Baduzzi manages to achieve family friendly and relaxed without compromising on quality. We loved our evening, celebrating my husband's birthday!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 21 April 2024

Thank you so much for choosing Baduzzi to celebrate your husband's birthday with your family. We're grateful to hear the kids menu was a hit for your son and that he raved about the meatballs with fresh pasta. Thank you for sharing your experience. We look forward to welcoming you all again.

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