Below is a list of the top and leading Italian Restaurants in Auckland. To help you find the best Italian Restaurants located near you in Auckland, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Auckland’s Best Italian Restaurants:
The top rated Italian Restaurants in Auckland are:
- Baduzzi – home to the best handmade meatballs in Auckland
- Prego Restaurant – Italian cuisine with options for dietary requirements
- Gusto at the Grand – specializes in freshly prepared risotto and handmade pasta
- Da Vinci’s Italian Restaurant – serves authentic Italian specialties
- Coco’s Cantina – classic Italian flavour using fresh local ingredients
Baduzzi
Baduzzi offers an extensive menu featuring sumptuous Italian dishes. The Italian restaurant in Auckland, New Zealand, welcomes booking for lunch and only caters large groups of 8 people above for dinner. They have continuously proven their dedication to the hospitality and culinary industry with several awards under their name. The most recent is the Best Service award from Metro Peugeot’s Restaurant of the Year 2019. Baduzzi specializes in handmade meatballs simmered in a special sauce and prepared through the traditional Italian way.
Products/Services:
Desserts, Piccolo, Polpette, Primi, Secondi, Contorni
LOCATION:
Address: 10-26 Jellicoe Street, North Wharf, Auckland 1010
Phone: (493) 099-339
Website: www.baduzzi.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Excellent!! What a wonderful restaurant and superb food! Each mouthful tasted like more…😋 The meatballs were to die for and the most amazing dessert yummy! Our waiter was a fountain of information he basically guided and suggested what to eat from the menu. A fabulous experience. Will definitely return…” –Carolyn Naude
Prego Restaurant
Prego Restaurant is an Auckland-based Italian eatery founded in 1986. The area presents a perfect combination of impressive interiors, unmatched customer service and irresistible Italian cuisine. They have a courtyard and bar area that complements the dining atmosphere. Diners can choose to dine in style at the courtyard area or sit by the fire at the bar section. Prego has vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Meals are prepared from fresh local ingredients and perfectly complemented by their wines sourced locally and internationally.
Products/Services:
Pasta, Meat, Appetizer, Wine, Vegan, Pizza, Main Menu, Desserts, Children’s Menu
LOCATION:
Address: 226 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
Phone: (493) 763-095
Website: www.prego.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Renowned for their food, quaint atmosphere, was packed, they could expand the waiting area. We had booked for 16 to 18 people, unfortunately, two people couldn’t fit at the one table provided. The service was good. Oysters were the stand out food item for me.” –Trish Leef
Gusto at the Grand
Gusto At The Grand is proud of its handmade pasta that has become the core of interest by diners. The restaurant is situated in Auckland, New Zealand where it continues to promote the wonderful culinary specialties of Italy. From ala carte servings for breakfast, simple lunch treats to dinner menu best for sharing, the eatery mirrors the Italian culture of sharing food. Each dish contains the classic flavours native to Italy made from select NZ ingredients. Gusto at the Grand is the 2020 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner.
Products/Services:
Crudita, Antipasti, Primi, Secondi, Contorni, Desserts
LOCATION:
Address: 90 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Phone: (493) 637-030
Website: www.skycityauckland.co.nz/gusto-at-the-grand
REVIEWS:
“Nothing but nice things to say about Gusto. Attentive & knowledgeable staff added to an excellent menu with some of the best pasta I’ve ever had. Delicious and an altogether great experience.” –Brian Doyle
Da Vinci’s Italian Restaurant
Da Vinci’s Italian Restaurant specializes in Northern and Southern Italian meals infused with New Zealand flavours. The eatery was opened to the public in 1980 and has gained a stable clientele base throughout its operations owed to its unmatched quality of food and customer service. They serve only authentic Italian dishes prepared fresh daily by the hardworking kitchen staff. Each ingredient is handpicked to maintain the quality of the dishes. Da Vinci serves healthy and light meals in a relaxed setting where diners can savour their food.
Products/Services:
Appetizers, Salad, Pasta, Risotto, Pizza, Carni
LOCATION:
Address: 87 Albert Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Phone: (493) 651-266
Website: www.davincirestaurant.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Best Italian in town. I’m a regular customer for over 4 years. Food and staff are amazing. Salmon Salad is very nice and cooked to perfection. I’ve tried their pizzas many times and I’ll 100% recommend them. if you are looking for a nice authentic Italian restaurant give it a try and complete your visit with a glass of their Italian wines.” –Reza S.
Coco’s Cantina
Coco’s Cantina is based in Karangahape Road in the city of sails in New Zealand. It was launched in 2009 through the combined efforts of sisters Damaris and Renee Coulter. The two have extensive experience in the hospitality sector that inspired them to establish a restaurant that would mirror their love for fresh and sustainable ingredients. Their menu features locally sourced ingredients mostly seasonal products. These are sourced from trusted vendors. Coco’s hosts a Happy Hour Pasta day from Tuesday to Saturday. Diners can opt to just have pasta, go for daily pudding and antipasti or take advantage of the combination of pasta, antipasti and pudding.
Products/Services:
Vino – Rosso, Vino – Bianco, Vino – Rosa, Vino – Frizzante, Pudding, Pizza, Pasta & Salad, Antipasto
LOCATION:
Address: 376 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Phone: (493) 007-582
Website: www.cocoscantina.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Very nice food. Strange that it is called a Mexican name and the food is Italian, I was not expecting the cuisine we got. Also found it strange not to have a menu, but instead a list on a blackboard to choose from. This was fine except that I had no idea what half the food was and had to Google it all. But the food was very excellent, the service was friendly and the vibe is nice.” –Suzannah Maree