Visited this wonderful place last Wednesday for a family 77th Birthday Party. Last visit was a…read morecouple of years ago and both time I was really impressed. To me this is authentic Italian cuisine. All the classics, a couple of good specials, kid friendly, and a decent selection of wines. Service is pretty good with a slight family feel, but don't expect fast service, instead relax and enjoy the unhurried atmosphere as the hot summer sun makes way for a cool breeze, and the kids can peek over the fence and explore the adjacent Whangaparoa Railway and animals close by. Perfetto!

"North East Thai and Laos cruisine"...this is what drew me in. Who doesn't love Thai food?! It was…read morea really busy night and soooo loud with the music next door ('Black Salt' bar and eatery) that it was really hard to hold a conversation across the table. I asked if it was always this noisy and the waitress replied Fri and Sat nights yes, busy and loud! The SERVICE however, was FIVE STARS! They were really attentive, helpful and seemed to enjoy being there, even when literally running from table to table. The food - I got the snapper speciality which was a bit bland, I did ask for mild, but it was so mild it didn't seem to taste like much at all. My hubby didn't rave about his dish either, but maybe that was just cos' I couldn't hear him! I would like to come back here again, maybe for lunch, on a quiet weekday perhaps...

This is our go-to Avondale/New Lynn Thai takeaway. It is consistently fresh, reliable and…read moreconsistent as well as reasonably priced. Never eaten in the restaurant, but the staff are always friendly when you call to order and pick up. The restaurant itself looks basic, but what more do you need when the food is good.

Whenever someone says happy hour, I always think about $6 beers and house wines. I don't usually…read moreassociate happy hour with food. That wasn't until I went to Milano for dinner. It was a Saturday night and I had a function to attend, I was a bit nervous so decided an early dinner with my boyfriend was the relief I needed. We got to Milano and ordered our mains. He had the lamb rack and I had the pasta meal. The meal wasn't all that impressive and the tiramisu was store bought. I remember taking my first spoonful of the tiramisu and realising it was frozen in the middle. Now in my experience with tiramisu this should not have happened! Anyway I ate the tiramisu and complained to the waitress about the condition of my tiramisu. She said that it came like that from the shop. Hmm!!! With an average meal, I was happy when we got to the counter to pay for our meal that everything was half price. Thank heavens for that, if you are after a cheap meal head down to Milano between 5-7.

This is probably the least busy yum char place that I have been to in Auckland during a weekday…read more That can both be good and bad. Good because they don't have to turn the table for the next group that's already waiting at the door. Bad because I have to question if everything is made fresh today. For today though. I ordered my usual selection of yum char musts. And the beef tripe is probably the most flavourful that I have had in Auckland. That been said, everything else were all just on par with everywhere else. The price is also very reasonable. I am sorry that I can't give you a breakdown, because I don't even know what they cost individually. Lol. But I paid $38 for a mix of 7 yum char items. So it works out to be 5 and a bit per? And if you know yum char, then that's 1 top, 3 large and 3 medium selections.

Pretty good! Went for lunch on a Monday (public holiday) and the restaurant was about 80% full. We…read morewere surprised at the variety of dishes for yum char! There were at least 20+ types of dishes that was circulated around. For four people, we ended up spending $80 for 13 items (incl. 10% holiday surcharge). Overall, the parking was convenient, the variety definitely there, and the cleanliness and atmosphere were good! I'd come back again if I'm on the shore. The egg tarts were good, and the shiau mai was good too. Also, unlike the other yum char places in Auckland, the portion is four items! (other places only have 3 portions) Price Breakdown: Tea $1 per person Medium is $4.80 Large is $5.80 Special is $6.50

Expertly prepared. ..tasty and suitable for the kiwi pallet...clean and most of all I love the…read morehospitality. my family choose to use the this one out of all the others

If you skip out on this place while in Auckland, you're missing out! Authentic, freshly prepared,…read moreand delicious!! I'm so glad I was this on Instagram lol. Otherwise I would have never known! The beef rendang is exactly what it's hyped up to be - amazing!

Best food on K Road service and staff are just as lovely as…read morethe food. Great for a date night or a group really accomodating service really clean and tasty place to eat BYO is a bonus with the cost of living these days too

This is a frequent destination for our office for morning tea and lunch runs. The selection of…read morefood is always great and often you miss out on the amazing scones (must buy if you're in the cheesy goodness mood). The staff are usually really friendly however like anyone have good and bad days. If you're a regular they'll remember your coffee orders and have a wee yarn to you. Like most cafés in Auckland they can be a bit abrupt if you're a newbie. Only downside is I never remember my coffee card! Everyone loves a free coffee :)

WONDERFUL Food and Service!…read more My husband and I both had lunch there yesterday. I had a spinach, mushroom and feta filo pastry thing and my husband had a panini with salami, feta, tomato etc in it. Both were wonderful. We also shared a ginger slice (made there) and it was also fantastic. Best part of the meal, was the coffee. It was overall a great experience.

Over the weekend, two friends and I were invited to dine at Bodrum Market in Westfield Newmarket's…read morenew rooftop dining precinct. It was a fantastic lunch, thanks to the lovely food, cocktails, ambience and service. Bodrum Market is run by one of my favourite hospitality companies - Nazar Group. Founded by Alex Isik and Nigar Ivgen, they own restaurants all over Auckland, including Feriza's, Miss Istanbul, Ottoman Mezze Lounge, NOA Chargrill + Burger, Devon on the Wharf, Mozaik Caffe, Deco Eatery, Casablanca and Bodrum Kitchen. All of their restaurants bring a slice of the Mediterranean to the table - featuring Turkish, Greek, Moroccan and Middle Eastern dishes... so we were really excited to check it out! Walking in, we absolutely loved the interior of Bodrum Market, which is inspired by Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and the streets of Bodrum City. While I have not yet been to Istanbul (it is on the list!), I immediately felt transported to an exotic city! We were seated in one of their booths, which overlooks the dining area and bar. If you dine at Bodrum Market, you must order a cocktail! We tried three which were all refreshing and delicious. My top picks are the Bombay Masala Talkies - Gin infused with masala tea, butterfly pea flower syrup, lemon juice and Mediterranean tonic water; the Sultan Treat with Russian vodka, rose petal water, fresh pomegranate, lime juice and pomegranate molasses; and the Aam Pana Cooler with Tequila, orange liqueur, raw mango puree, roasted cumin powder, lemon juice and lemonade. (Seriously, typing this now makes my mouth water!!!) And now for the most important part, the food! Bodrum Market is offering diners an authentic experience by serving four different cuisines - Indian, Italian, Turkish and Latin American Asado, just like the traditional food markets of the Mediterranean. Their aim is to showcase unique flavours from each of their teams' homelands. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peak through their kitchen and admired their Wood-Fired Pizza Oven, Asado Grill and Doner Kebab machine. There are many options on the menu to suit a range of palates, and I recommend sharing if possible so you can try a few dishes. We trusted the team to bring us a few of their favourites from each of the four cuisines to try, including Olives and Feta with almonds and dates, Chicken Lollipops with chili sauce, Grilled Octopus with new potatoes, paprika butter, garlic aioli and parsley, Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri sauce and Prosciutto Pizza with fresh rocket, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan. We loved that everything was super fresh, flavourful and tasty, plus every dish was full of colour. Our favourites were the Beef Short Rib - lathered in a beautiful Chimichurri sauce and the meat was melting off the bone! The Chicken Lollipops were also a highlight, and we surprisingly enjoyed the Grilled Octopus... must admit those tentacles freaked us out a bit! For dessert, we tried their Loukoumades - light and fluffy Greek honey puffs, drizzled in chocolate sauce and served with pink fairy floss, ice cream and pistachios. You will definitely want to save room for this dessert! For a further sweet treat, head outside to the entrance of Bodrum Market to admire the displays of Baklava, Chocolate Baklava and Turkish Delight - definitely recommend buying a few pieces for the ride home. Thank you Bodrum Market for a FAB dining experience - we cannot wait to come back! x