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Prego Restaurant
Longtime eatery serving traditional & contemporary Italian dishes in a lively, laid-back atmosphere.
Address: 226 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
Phone: 09 376 3095
State: Auckland
City: Auckland
Zip Code: 1011


Opening Hours

Monday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM

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Reviews
I’ll start with the positives. The atmosphere was excellent — a beautiful, inviting space that immediately gave the impression we were in for a great dining experience. The wine list was also outstanding, clearly curated with care and offering some top-quality choices. The broccolini was the highlight of the meal and truly deserves full marks.nnUnfortunately, the rest of the experience didn’t live up to expectations. The food overall felt disjointed. My pasta was overly salty thankfully I only ordered the entrée size, and the pizza was soft, undercooked, and lacking in flavor. Even the tomato sauce and basil were dull, which left the dish flat. The four of us shared it, and all agreed it missed the mark. Other dishes were similarly underwhelming, with little depth or balance.nnThe initial service was really warm and welcoming, the mid service felt disconnected, with no real warmth or sense of engagement, when we had concluded our meal there was more of an attempt at some small humor.— but it felt more like it was “just a job” for the most part.nnBut this could also be my opinion working in the luxury/high end sector of hospitalitynnIt’s a shame, because the setting and wine list suggest so much potential. Unfortunately, the food and service didn’t measure up, and I won’t be returning.
Where do you start?! This place was outstanding! The service was absolutely amazing followed by the food that was delicious I will definitely be back next time i am in Auckland!
Enjoy a lovely lunch with friends. The food is amazing, especially the pizzas, which are hard but delicious. Almost everything here is really good.
Delicious food! I had the Prego Pie, and it was absolutely delicious, flavourful, hearty, and incredibly filling. The pie was perfectly crispy, and everything on the plate complemented each other beautifully. It felt like the ultimate comfort food. I’m already looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes from the menu!nnThe customer service was excellent as well. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better.
Having heard from some friends that Prego is one of the best Italian spots in central Auckland, we were keen to give it a try! It definitely lives up to the hype!nnGetting there was easy—though depending on the time and day, parking might be straightforward or involve a short walk. The venue is surprisingly spacious and seats a good number of diners. According to their website, they don’t take reservations, so we walked in for dinner on a Monday evening. Even though it was still busy, we were seated right away. The staff were attentive, friendly, and quick to top up our waters throughout the night.nnFor two people, we ordered the calamari fritti $28, linguine alla marinara $42, and filetto $48. The standout for me was the linguine—partly because I’m a sucker for seafood, but also because the pasta was perfectly cooked and generously loaded with prawns, mussels, cockles, and tuna. The seafood was beautifully tender and fresh, adding real depth to the dish.nnThe filetto was served with potatoes au gratin that were crisp on the outside and beautifully layered—absolutely delicious. The steak itself was topped with chimichurri and a rich jus, and we were pleased to receive it exactly as ordered: a perfect medium rare. No complaints—just a perfectly executed dish. The calamari fritti was also cooked beautifully—light and tender and perfectly paired with some greens and lemon.nnTo end the night, we couldn’t resist trying the tiramisu $18, especially after seeing a few go past to other tables. I’m glad we did—easily one of the best we’ve had. The sponge was nicely soaked with espresso and marsala, and the balance between the whipped egg and mascarpone cream layers was spot on. Rich, but not overly sweet—something many tiramisus struggle to achieve.nnDining here is definitely a treat, but it’s an experience worth having. We’re already looking forward to coming back to explore more of the menu!
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