Wonderful Italian - if you’re looking for spag bol, this is probably not the restaurant for you you. If you’re looking for beautifully prepared and presented Italian food, with an exciting blend of flavours and a modern twist, this is definitely a must. I’ve eaten in Italian restaurants from Udine in the north to Syracuse, south Sicily and not experienced such interesting combinations - try crayfish balls with pumpkin and pistachios, carpaccio of yellowfin tuna with nduja dressing, maltagliati with beautifully braised duck, porcini mushrooms and candied pumpkin seeds.
The well balanced menu offers great choice for vegetarians, pescatarians and meat lovers alike, and for the sweet tooth there’s the most decadent torta caprese with dark chocolate!!! All this plus a convivial environment with lovely staff.

Had enjoyed visits in the past with groups of 6-8, when we shared neatbadishes but us was a bit of a risk going with my husband who expects only excellent and interesting meals if we’re out and paying for them. It was brilliant. He had duck and I had fish of the day, which was snapper. Both outstanding in terms of differentiated tastes and perfect accompaniments. Vegetable dish was attractive and healthy. Both enjoyed the desserts and I loved their special mandarin cocktail which is a great thing to do while mandarins are in season. Great service from careful, confident, professional staff.

The service, food and ambience is amazing. We were there for 60th birthday lunch and enjoyed our experience. The snapper was fresh and delicious. Worth making the effort to go the long way round with the walking bridge closed.

This is one of Auckland’s most fabulous dining experiences for authentic, quality, home made Italian food in a vibrant setting.
Staff are excellent and attentive, and the restaurant is relaxed but has a local feel.
The food is the star. And there is so much that is so fabulous. The thinly spiced tuna with burrata was excellent. Tasty, refined and delicious.
The pasta is out of this world. The Cappellaci alla zucchini with sage and roasted pine nuts was extraordinary. One of the best pasta dishes I’ve eaten anywhere. Soft pasta encased smoked ricotta, and the texture and flavour burst of sage and pinenuts burst through. Pasta is made on site which can be seen in the large open plan kitchen.
The meatballs are also home made and the crayfish meatballs with pumpkin, smoked butter and pistachio salsa was amazing. Fresh, rich and flavoursome.
The sirloin steak was excellent and cooked to perfection-even the small green salad was quality and the balsamic dressing was sweet and tasty. There are so many desserts, I spotted a pear extravaganza in the kitchen and immediately ordered it. Perfectly sliced pieces of pear sit in custard with a biscuit dressing-perfect in winter. And the chocolate dessert was as stylishly presented as it was mouth wateringly decadent with quality chocolate and a rich creamy texture. What an amazing night out. Can’t wait to go back.

This is such a great restaurant . The food is always outstanding and the crayfish meatballs never fail to impress me. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere.