Food was DELICIOUS! Even my friend who doesn't love waffles couldn't stop eating the dessert. The…read moreservice was kind and quick. Great vibes all around. Definitely recommend!

Only a few items on the menu were available, parking was awful, and the service was bad.read more

Nineteen Eighty One is a great local restaurant in Manukau, right opposite the Westfield Shopping…read moreCentre. It's a fairly new establishment in the area, but it's become a regular hangout for a few beers and very good food. You definitely feel the '80's vibe when you're there, and its always nice to see a little appreciation for that era. Their pizzas are delicious, particularly 'Rangi's Hangi' and 'Larry the Lamb'. They do a very nice caesar salad and my favourite main has to be the crispy chicken burger with aioli and melted brie- one of the best restaurant burgers I've had. They've got a good range of ciders and do a few cocktails to quench your thirst. They also serve most of their drinks in 600mL milk bottles, which is a really cool touch. I'd have to say that Nineteen Eighty One is best known for their fortnightly Wednesday quiz nights. The place gets packed and its always a good laugh- there's even a prize for the team that comes second to last.

This was our first visit at 1981. The waitress was very friendly and informed us of the "Specials"…read more I asked if I could non alcoholic version of one of their cocktail's, she said no problem. We had the garlic cob for Entree. For Mains, My wife chose the Steak & Kidney pie with mash. I had the sundried tomato and feta cheese stuffed chicken fillet. My wife said it was the best pie she had ever eaten. I really enjoyed the stuffed chicken too. The decor brought back lots of memories.

I have eaten here a handful of times and the owner is lovely. He is very professional and quick to…read morefind us a table in the full restaurant. The most recent time I went I had the fish of the day and my friend had a pizza and unfortunately I was not very impressed with the food. The previous times I have eaten here and had tried several of the pasta dishes I was not disappointed but also was not raving about it afterwards. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea as every time I have gone here, it is always busy with the locals. Although the ambiance was great, the wine was good and service prompt, I think next time I would face the drive into town for something else

Who would have known this sensational restaurant was located in the middle of the suburban areas,…read moreThe Gardens. Absolutely fantastic Italian! I came here the other night for the first time after having heard many great things; I was not disappointed. We started our dining experience with some garlic bread, YUM! It was delicious. Very large, it comes out like a pizza, with 8 substantial size slices. Next we shared some fabulous calamari, cooked to perfection; and deep friend camembert, AMAZING! Our mains did not fail to live up to our starter and entrees. The mains were massive meals that all came with potatoes and veges. This restaurant has a wonderful feel about it. The staff are incredibly accommodating and really want to make sure you're getting the dining experience you deserve. I have to rate this place a solid 5 out of 5! I will certainly be coming back to try the pastas, pizzas and desserts!!

Manukau bagel was amazing, that white sauce was so good, better than cream cheese. I also went in…read morefor dinner and had the lamb shank with mash and veggies. So good!

Good food and fairly fast service. Parking was a little difficult, but me found some. Good beerread more

A cute place recommended by several people. The restaurant is clean and bright. We had the chicken…read moreand waffles which was good. The chicken was tasty and mildly spicy. I liked the egginess and herbs in the waffles yet would have preferred if it had not been battered and deep fried. A pleasant spot with good food.

What a lovely morning to escape from Summerset Retirement village and enjoy sun, coffee, and a bite…read moreof breakfast. We shared the avocado toast and an egg omelette. It was all so good. Also split a "UBS" have no clue what that stands for other than yummy. It has chocolate, caramel, coconut shavings, and other stuff that I'm sure is super healthy! So if you are in the area or visiting an aging parent at Summerset Retirement Center, stop by and enjoy the neighborhood and food.

Travels need to stop here and try this place!…read more We found this wonderful gem by the airport on our trip into Auckland. We had a wait for the rest of our group to arrive by plane and we're starved. The food was fantastic and everything on the buffet and brought to our table was superb. The service by Manish and his service was even better. Clean, wonderfully unique and overall a great experience. Here's the best review overall. My 70-yr old mother was with us and an extremely picky eater. She ate everything served and went back for more. Don't get any better than that.

Great food and a lot to eat for the 45 dollar price tag. Don't fill up on the yummy skewers though…read moreas there is still a salad rice and main course. Went there a second time and it was just as fabulous. Highly recommend

Yee haa! Unleash your inner texan as you travel into the west for an evening meal, dessert or…read moredrinks with fellow cowboys. Set up like a typical saloon and blaring some country music (which can be annoying if you dislike the old melancholy tunes of 'my girlfriend left me and my doggy died' yodelling throughout the night), The Lone Star is meant to make you feel like you should've worn your moccasins or a poncho. The staff are always friendly, onto it and quick as they can be. I've been here numerous times, and rarely had to wait overly long for food, even on a busy Saturday night. Warning: The food portions are actually the size of Texas, but they are mighty tasty! Go for the Blackfoot Fish, the Dixie Chicken or the Johnny Cash stash. If you're feeling really carnivorous, get a rack of ribs. Your dog back home will love you for that.

Had dinner last night with some friends from Aussie, and was blown away by the portion size of the…read moremeals! I mean, yeah it's a little pricey, $40 for my Redneck Ribs - but I tell ya! Totally worth it! Great service from friendly staff, introduced themselves by name. Would definitely go back.

3.7 stars food was pretty good not amazing. Got the…read moreboysenberry tea cake and that was the best food we had. Coffee was also pretty good pretty standard and got the job done. Staff were nice and atmosphere was light and welcoming.

Nice cafe close to the Auckland. Botanic gardens. We arrived just as the kitchen had closed but…read morewere still able to order from the ready to eat deli items. Food was good and fresh and value for money. Good service and great coffee as well.

What a lovely place! Located on the corner of cavendish drive, opposite AUT south campus (AUT…read morerepresent!), Trattoria is one of Manukau city's hidden gems. We discovered it through the Auckland entertainment book for 2017. The cafe has 2 entrances is - one beside the deck and one along further by the other shops. We walked in to a lovely setup with tables, chairs and a very clean white floor. The area is well taken care of and also offers outside seating (and inside outside) for those who prefer the fresh air. Quiet music is played from the radio. Now onto the food... the coffee was EXQUISITE! I love a good mocha and mine was the perfect balance of chocolate and coffee. Mum had a latte, which she loved also. As for the meals, my eyes went straight to the blueberry pancakes (which come with cream, seasonal fruit, bacon and maple syrup). Mum had the trattoria grill (eggs, bacon, sourdough bread,spinach, mushrooms, potato balls, Italian sausage and roasted tomato). The girls that ran it were lovely too. Highly recommended!

Has been very very good and average on different visits. Has nice breakfasts. Have tried the pasta…read morewhich could have done with a little more sauce and burgers and they catered for a large group really well. Perhaps just a bit more consistency would raise the standard. Have noticed that it doesn't appear to be as patronised as it used to be so wonder why. Would definitely give it another go. Could really do with some more mediterranean flavours in South Auckland.

I had dinner here with a friend when I was visiting Auckland. It's fine, but not great. For such…read moreprices you would quite reasonably expect more - the food is nice; I really enjoyed my Lamb Loin, cooked and presented beautifully... but other dishes on the menu were quite pedestrian. My companion had a pizza which was average at best. Other items are burgers, fried pastry things, fish and chips etc. Wine prices are high too. Service is very nice, but the atmosphere lets it down - who wants to eat dinner with a television blasting sport at you? So .. overall, it's very expensive for what it is. Hawkins595@hotmail.comHaw

We stayed at the Sebel for 4 days and ate at the Ora every day. I usually don't like hotel…read morerestaurants, but this was amazing. Fantastic fresh fish and veggies. Limited but great wine selection. The deserts were all good. Good thing I ran a lot while I was here.