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“Definitely go here”
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 24 July 2024 via mobile

Absolutely loved our meal here! We came for dinner on a Tuesday night with our two kids (aged 2 and 10 weeks). Our first Italian restaurant experience so we trusted the waiter on his recommendations. The food was amazing - our toddler loved his kids meal of meatballs and pasta (we did too). Also great wine selected by the waiter too.
We haven’t done many outings with the kids and it was a great choice!
Will definitely be back - maybe without the kids so we can enjoy it for longer!

Date of visit: July 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2024

Hi,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback.
We are so pleased to hear you had an amazing time.

We looking forward seeing you soon,

Ciao,
Michaela
Restaurant Manager

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Reviewed 21 July 2024

From the first interaction with the staff for our booking to the actual event, everything we requested was seen to in a professional manner.
The service on arrival for our pre dinner drinks was great, and our members felt welcome.
The outstanding four course set menu was well received, with amazing tasting and presented dishes.
I would definitely recommend Baduzzi for any visit, big or small.

Date of visit: July 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 23 July 2024

Hi Tim,

We are so pleased to hear your positive feedback and I want to thank you for taking your time to write about us.
You have been all absolutely amazing and we are very happy that you have chosen to celebrate with us.

We are looking forward seeing you soon,

Best Regards
Michaela

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Reviewed 9 July 2024

I booked a birthday dinner for my husband and the staff at Baduzzi made our evening feel so special. The service was outstanding, food so delicious and unique - such a treat to have house made gluten free pasta! The restaurant atmosphere in our quiet Monday evening was perfect for our intimate dinner too. We cannot wait to go back and try more delicious looking items on the menu. Special thanks to our waiter whom unfortunately we did not get the name of - he was informative with the menu and drinks and so personable. Thank you Baduzzi

Date of visit: June 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 19 July 2024

Good afternoon,

We are so pleased to hear you had such a wonderful experience.
Gluten free pasta is a must nowadays, I agree :)

We are looking forward seeing you soon,

Best regards,

Michaela
Restaurant Manager

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Reviewed 6 July 2024

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Glad we booked as the restaurant filled up quickly even though it was still early, 6pm

Date of visit: July 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 19 July 2024

Good afternoon,

We are very grateful to hear your positive feedback, after all this is what we are aiming for :)

Looking forward seeing you soon,

Best Regards

Michaela
Restaurant Manager

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Reviewed 1 July 2024

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.

Date of visit: June 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 19 July 2024

Ciao,

So pleased to hear your wonderful feedback.
I see you have a good taste for ordering the best dishes :)

Grazie,

Michaela
Restaurant Manager

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