Seafood Spaghetti - Spaghetti el dente, sauce good with a little spice, prawns & mussels soaked up…read morethe sauce, squid didn't & was rubbery & tasteles... 3/5 Special Pizza - dough base very average, crust was chewy, hardly any tomato & mozzarella on the base (see photo), toppings hardly any ham or chorizo (see photo) therefore not so special... 2/5 When it was in Newton, we ordered the same a few years back & gave it 4 stars in Zomato... No 2.5 so gave 2 stars due to the disappointment of the special pizza... Disappointed...

I recently came here (the Mt Eden branch) and found the spaghetti carbonara was quite average. The…read morecustomer service was lovely though, staff were very attentive and made sure waters and food was okay. The ambiance was fine, very casual and busy. If I came here again I would try another dish on the menu.

Our party enjoyed attentive service and superlative food. I had the pan-roasted snapper, as did a…read morefriend, and both dishes were beautifully cooked and presented. My only gripe is that the new courtyard lacks the rustic charm of its predecessor. I especially miss the water feature.

Excellent food and service. Cute place right on the main strip in Parnell. We had some sandwiches…read moreand a beer and just enjoyed relaxing in a comfortable setting with good friends. The sandwiches were absolutely fantastic! Next time I'm in the area, despite all the other great looking places to try, I'm returning here!

Absolutely amazing place, when you enter the restaurant you feel like being beamed into Italy. The…read morestaff gave us a warm welcome and we were offered to chose ourselves a free table. Immediately they served a bottle of still water and brought the menu. We choose pizza (Salmon and Italian, Italian is with meatballs) and ordered a bottle of New Zealand local wine. Everything was great, especially the meatballs. The bill was NZD 83. A fair price. Also free water top up was offered. I would wish to have this place at home, I would go very often. This place is a clear recommendation, go for it.

We were staying at the Cordis across the street, Da Vinci's is a stones throw from the ground…read morefloor/back entrance. To be honest we didn't have high expectations, however we were pleasantly surprised. Firstly the service was outstanding! Refilled drinks, cleared empty dishes, and checked on us to make sure everything was good. Now the food.... The garlic bread isn't the usual US variety because it was better. The pasta was fresh and excellently prepared, their red sauce was delicious The lasagna dish appeared to be quite good also, I didn't get to taste it as it vanished too quickly!

Truffle Spaghetti was so delicious & the garlic pizza bread absolutely gorgeous…read more Used to eat here a lot, so glad I returned. Quick service time .

Good, quick and affordable Italian food…read more I had the chicken fettuccine and other than it being slightly overcooked it was quite good. The service is quick and the staff are friendly. All in all a pretty solid experience.

Such a wonderful experience with friendly service and beautiful food…read more We stopped in for lunch. Ordered the Salade Caesar that was a thing of beauty; shaved Parmesan, crispy prosciutto, anchovies, poached egg. Simply divine. Our server suggested a pizza as an accompaniment; mortadella with pistachios, burrata and truffle. The mortadella was so delicate and the burrata sublime. We had such a great meal we planned to come back for dinner right away!

Pretty amazing from starters and entrees to mains! Everything was delicious but the Caesar Salad…read moreand pizza were ott! Wish we tried dessert, we will next time. Super service is another reason for a return! The clams were good but the pasta really didn't have any flavor.

Awesome service, we booked last minute and they gave us a little table in the court yard which was…read morelovely. The chicken pate was to die for! We each ordered a pasta main - servings were generous, pasta was well cooked, only thing is that the spaghetti meat ball sauce was a little tangy for my palate. Definitely recommend the desserts, we had creme brulee, tiramisu and lemon tart :D

Mt. Albert isn't yet the gastronomic hub some people would like it to be, but it's on its way…read more Helping this along is Sal Rose, tucked away near Rocket Park (is it actually called Rocket Park? The one with the rocket-shaped playground. Anyone who's ever been to Mt. Albert will know what I'm talking about), Sal Rose has been there for years, maintaining an air of class and authentic Italian cuisine. And you can even drink Peroni and grappa with it to make you feel extra authentic. The staff are friendly and capable. I went with my dad, who unaccountably hates garlic (I know, WTF right?) and they were careful to ensure his bizarre needs were met. Why he suggested Italian when he doesn't like garlic, I've got no idea...

Excellent pizza, truly Neapolitan taste, the dough is made authentically. I was transported back to…read moreNaples. The salads are good too, the staff are very friendly. The restaurant is small but cozy. Use Google Maps for directions. Apple Maps will send you to their old address and leave you frustrated.

Great pizza and pasta place. The pasta is fresh and delicious. Very popular so recommend a…read morereservation. Very well priced as well. Dinner * Extra mozzarella pizza (Excellent) * Bolognese baked pasta (Excellent)

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!!