North Island
Caffe e Cucina
Cuisine: A La Carte, Italian, Pizza
265 Albany Highway
Albany
North Shore City 09 448 5195
Albany
North Shore City 09 448 5195
Hours:
- Mon – Sat 7am – Midnight
- Sun 7am – 11pm
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Facilities/Features:
- Business Dining
- Children's Menu
- Conference Facilities
- Great View
- Live Music
- Private Functions
- Private Parties
- Romantic Dining
- Breakfast Meetings
- Payment Types: EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Diners
- Price Range: Moderate, $15 - $25
- Dress Code: Smart casual
- Alcohol: Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cocktails
- Seating for: 120
- Parking: Free Off-Street
- Good For Groups: Yes
- Good For Children: Yes
- Takeaways: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Meals: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Caffe e Cucina is a new Italian restaurant in Albany. Cafe e Cuchina.
Large Indoor & Outdoor dining area
Comfortable Bar with Sky TV
Large patio with outdoor fireplace
Open 7am till Late 7 days a week
Large selection of NZ & International wines
Cocktails, Beers & Spirits
Coffee & Tea – Perfect for business meetings
Italian Tapas – Share with friends
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42 Reviews for Caffe e Cucina
3
7th May 2012
Dined here with four others. I had the crispy pork belly – and it truly is ‘as good as it gets’ – it was superb! The service and presentation was great. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely put this in as one of our favourite eating places.
1
6th May 2012
We have now adopted this place as our fav restaurant. We take all our friends and consider ourselves locals now. The staff are fabulous, we like the choice on the menu and if you want something different ask. They are happy to accomodate. Gone are the days where you call a restaurant a local haunt, this delivers. They may on occasion be busy and the setvice is slower, but hey who wants to order and eat within an hour of arriving, what happened to a dining experience. I personall would recommend this restaurant… Slav and the team aleays make us welocome and the food is always to the same standard. Enjoy. We do 
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23rd April 2012
I used to love going to this restaurant. Went on the 21st April 2012 and the service was incredibly slow. On multiple occasions we had to go up to the waiters to ask for drinks and desert menus. The meals were very average…and the food was only slightly warm. One person in our group wanted a medium rare steak – it arrived with the bottom burnt black. Such a shame as we used to love going here. I don’t think we will bother in the future.
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12th April 2012
Seated half an hour after our reservation, wine arrived 20mins after being seated and then meal arrived 3/4hr after being seated. Never asked if we wanted another glass of wine, no apologies. Wait staff very friendly but slack service to say the least! Food very good but pricey. Would not bother going back, plenty of other restaurants on the Shore with better service.
12th March 2012
We had a dinner there and overall it was good. Pock belly was very impressive. The desserts are very yummy also. But price is a little too high.
11th March 2012
Had dinner at Caffe e Cucina last night (Saturday). Great welcome, unfortunately the service was very slow. Food was okay. The group in the bar were noisy and in the restaurant you could hardly hear someone talking to you!!
I know Saturday is a very busy night but was disappointed
I know Saturday is a very busy night but was disappointed
1
16th February 2012
As far as Italian food and good service goes, this restaurant was a nice surprise. We would never have known that a restaurant like this would be found within this block of shops off the Albany Highway had it not been for a Grabone voucher we bought. Definitely recommended!
The service was so professional and of a very high standard. Everything about the seating, ordering and evening just seemed to be so well organised. The restaurant itself is very modern and beautifully presented. And the food was beautiful. The bruschetta was very tasty and up there with the best we have had, and our mains were both really good too. It was a busy Thursday night but we felt as if our table was very well looked after and the timing superb.
We’ll definitely be back!
The service was so professional and of a very high standard. Everything about the seating, ordering and evening just seemed to be so well organised. The restaurant itself is very modern and beautifully presented. And the food was beautiful. The bruschetta was very tasty and up there with the best we have had, and our mains were both really good too. It was a busy Thursday night but we felt as if our table was very well looked after and the timing superb.
We’ll definitely be back!
5
13th January 2012
Bought a voucher of grabone as there is hardly ever any in this area. Have never heard of this place but was quite excited.
Booked on a friday night early for dinner.. walking in we were greeted with open arms, never had such great service. Our waiter was outstanding, meals were fast to come out and lots of it! I felt bad that i couldnt fit it down as it was sooo good.
Overall hands down best service! I definately will be recommending this place and will be back!
Booked on a friday night early for dinner.. walking in we were greeted with open arms, never had such great service. Our waiter was outstanding, meals were fast to come out and lots of it! I felt bad that i couldnt fit it down as it was sooo good.
Overall hands down best service! I definately will be recommending this place and will be back!
5
13th January 2012
Had a lovely meal but the wait for service was very slow.
4
31st December 2011
The new building with its outdoor/indoor dining gives the benefits of outdoor dining in the summer but keeps you cool.
The staff are attentive and the food is very good
The wine list is good, the food generally excelent.
The gnocchi was excellent, the snapper special was great and leave room for the deserts
The staff are attentive and the food is very good
The wine list is good, the food generally excelent.
The gnocchi was excellent, the snapper special was great and leave room for the deserts
1
28th November 2011
I have been now about 7 times, each a slightly different experience, but all of them excellent. I have to agree with many of the above comments, it is the staff that really make this place, the service is great. The pizza is amazing, the homemade pate is also extremely good. Well done!!
2
28th October 2011
My family and I have eaten at Cafe Eccucina several times and it never fails to please, Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.
When it came to choosing a venue for a big birthday recently Cafe Eccucina was naturally our first choice.
32 guests wowed over the stunning food and the service was, as always, slick, polite and professional.
Cafe Ecuccina is a truly gorgeous restaurant with warm and welcoming feel.
When it came to choosing a venue for a big birthday recently Cafe Eccucina was naturally our first choice.
32 guests wowed over the stunning food and the service was, as always, slick, polite and professional.
Cafe Ecuccina is a truly gorgeous restaurant with warm and welcoming feel.
2
18th October 2011
I tried this restaurant twice using a voucher but they simply served you and gave the highest quality of service and food with friendly staff, comfortable environment and delicious food. Though the price is slightly on the high side but it’s really good for special occasion too.
30th September 2011
Lovely food, I had osso bucco which was large and very good, husband had steak cooked just how he asked. Only suggestion i would make is they sell potato fries – which are the same as Mcdonald chips – who eats them. Caffe e Cucina sell real chips or make your own would be great!
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18th August 2011
I came to this restaurant four times now, with friends and family and we were impressed each time we came here. Today morning mum and I were sitted outside for breakfast, and we thoroughly enjoyed our food. Mum had the egg bene and I had the chilli bean stack. Service is always good.
30
1st August 2011
Been here a few times now for both lunch and dinner. Food while priced a little on the high side for the quantity you receive tastes great. Plenty of flavour in all the dishes we have had Pizzas yummy. What makes this place is the staff, super friendly, great sense of humour, while being very attentive and professional at the same time. You guys are great. Luv ya.
30th July 2011
We had dinner here on the 25th of July. The food was average, but the wait was appalling! We were seated at 7.00pm, orders taken at 7.35pm, Entrees were out at 8.15pm, dinner at 9.10pm, and dessert at 10! We won’t be coming back!
10
30th July 2011
Dined here on the 9th May (Wife b’day) and was absolutely delighted with this little gem. Whilst Italian theme, my drink waiter was Turkish and my food waiter was Serbian. Hilarious. Great guys, great sense of humour, which made the night all the more enjoyable.
I had the pork belly. Bit risky, as some restaurants can crucify this dish, but pleased to say that it was ABSOLUTELY SUPERB!!!!
Great atmosphere, great location, bit pricey, but overall I would thoroughly recommend.
I had the pork belly. Bit risky, as some restaurants can crucify this dish, but pleased to say that it was ABSOLUTELY SUPERB!!!!
Great atmosphere, great location, bit pricey, but overall I would thoroughly recommend.
27th July 2011
Dont do breakfast, food was not presented well, was dry and crispy bacon was under cooked, coffee could have been good but was cold.
26th July 2011
As part of a group of 11 we ate there on 16th July. I agree with the comment that the food is okay but somewhat over priced. The service is okay although on the particular night we ate the drink waitress accidentally spilt a drink all over one of our party. Management were not prepared to do anything other than give the person who had a drink spilt on him, another drink. Rather inadequate I thought. At the very least management should have offered to pay for the gentleman’s dry cleaning but they did not.
1
25th July 2011
A very friendly greeting by Marco set the tone for an excellent lunch. Great ambiance. Menu gave us plenty of choices and the food was superb. Marco, and all the staff we dealt with were friendly, attentive and efficient.
Can highly recommend this restaurant to all.
Can highly recommend this restaurant to all.
15
5th July 2011
LOVE THIS PLACE! Doesn’t look like much from the road, but inside is so modern and romantic with low lit tables. The service is excellent & the food is delicious! Highly recommend this trendy cafe!
2
26th June 2011
The staff are friendly and service pretty fast. While the food is good and we enjoyed our meals, I think I was a little disappointed because of all the hype, so don’t let that get you excited – the food is nice but nothing OUTSTANDING!
2
1st May 2011
Wonderful good quality, well priced food. We recommend the canelloni for dinner (also a available take away) and eggs benedict for brunch. The staff are outstandingly welcoming and friendly and attentive, they make the experience worth the travel to albany. Reluctant to let everyone know what a great place this is as it is not currently overcrowded bit definitley has the potential to become that way once word gets out, yay finally a restaurant that takes all facets of its service seriously!!
25th April 2011
Although this restaurant is in an unusual location, it has the most outstanding food, and a great wine list. We can highly recommend the bread & dips (yum), zuchinni involtini, mushroom risotto and lasagne. I wish we’d had room for dessert! The service was a bit slow, especially when they looked so professional. You can view photos and read a full review at http://celestereviews….
1
8th April 2011
FAN-TAS-TIC. From even ‘before’ you walk in the door you are treated like Royalty. We were greeted outside the door and shown inside. The staff are extremely welcoming, happy to see you, attentive. The food is excellent. We had a party of 22 and most of us had something different and every single meal was enjoyed. They have a huge menu of pastas, pizzas, steak, chicken, fish. You name it, it’s on the menu. Something for everyone. The flavours are divine. The prices are very reasonable. The service was so great I can’t wait to go back again. I grabbed a handful of business cards to hand out. It’s an A+++ from me.
1
21st March 2011
So impressed! Went for dinner on a Saturday night and the food was amazing. Also the guy in charge was so welcoming and provided us with such a friendly service. The only trouble is deciding what to have as there is so much choice! Will definitely be back to try something new soon.
6th March 2011
Arrived for a late breakfast, sat down and ordered coffee, waited nearly 20 minutes for it to arrive. In the end we had to ask to place breakfast order and then waited 45 minutes for meal to arrive. Had the Fungi con Mascarpone, 3 small mushrooms on two small pieces of ciabatta, not impressed, others had reasonable meals but completely overshadowed by delays in service.
The place was far from full and there seemed to be plenty of staff, perhaps a kitchen problem but we were never told. Nice set up but they let themselves down badly this time.
The place was far from full and there seemed to be plenty of staff, perhaps a kitchen problem but we were never told. Nice set up but they let themselves down badly this time.
3rd March 2011
I have to say I was very impressed. Food was amazing, service was impecable and was just a great night out for dinner. The only bad thing I can say about this place is that it was quite noisey, not so bad i couldn’t hear but I love quiet. but i certainly will be going back and the waiter Marko is awesome!!!!!!
20th February 2011
Had brunch Sunday 20th Feb. Decor was great, service was great and then the food…
Had Pesce affumicato – smoked fish w crush potato, aioli, poached free range egg topped w rocket & parmesan. DREADFUL Full of bones and very dry – what a disppointment. Corn fritters were awful, and the Classico – poached, scrambled or fried free range eggs w crispy bacon, grilled tomato & toast was very small with only 1 piece of toast for $16.50
Overall – over priced for very ordinary food.
Had Pesce affumicato – smoked fish w crush potato, aioli, poached free range egg topped w rocket & parmesan. DREADFUL Full of bones and very dry – what a disppointment. Corn fritters were awful, and the Classico – poached, scrambled or fried free range eggs w crispy bacon, grilled tomato & toast was very small with only 1 piece of toast for $16.50
Overall – over priced for very ordinary food.
Comment from Lee-Anne H. of Caffe e Cucina
23/02/2011
We are extremely apologetic and dissapointed that you were not happy with your meal. We have in fact already changed the pesce affumicato recipe and now believe it to be much improved. We are constanly reviewing all our dishes, looking for opportunities for…
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11th February 2011
Really, really lovely place. Casual but trendy. Service is excellent. Food was amazing and soooo good. Do try it!
1
29th January 2011
Had heard this place was good but it surpassed what I thought it would be. Attentive and friendly staff, a great wine list and menus that have something for everyone. We had tapas during our visit and the quality was superb. Well done guys! We’ll be back.
1
23rd December 2010
Have been 3 times in 3 weeks – excellent restaurant, great interior, super food. There were over 150 bookings on the first night we went and they coped really well. Went again this week and they seemed to be struggling a bit but if you are not in a hurry and happy to sip wine and nibble on some garlic pizza bread then its OK. The staff advised they had 100 bookings but around 75 walk-ins so the kitchen was a little overwhelmed. Very good staff who are very professional. This restaurant has become really popular in a short space of time so it’s wise to book. I’m lucky I’m a local, it’s our new favourite place!
10th December 2010
Had heard great things about this restaurant but unfortunately wont be returning anytime soon. They were very busy and we were a table of 10, only 3 people ordered an entree then there was a wait of over 1hour before our mains came out. When our main orders were eventually bought out 2 meals were initialy given out and people started eating the fries even dipping it in the sauce when 2minutes later the waitress came back and said she had to take them back! So after a further 30minute wait we were all finaly given our main meals.
Overall the food wasn’t great, quite a dissapointment. Wont be returning anytme soon.
Overall the food wasn’t great, quite a dissapointment. Wont be returning anytme soon.
8th November 2010
This was a real find in Albany as visiting Caffe e Cucina. Good food, great wine and excellent service. Restored my severely damaged faith in Auckland caffe culture after some bad experiences. Thoroughly recommended.
8
27th October 2010
One word – Amazing
Great friendly staff – Great food – lovely wine – lovely vibe
Have been back many times since opened for brunch, drinks and dinner
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Great friendly staff – Great food – lovely wine – lovely vibe
Have been back many times since opened for brunch, drinks and dinner
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
1
18th October 2010
What a superb gem hidden away. We came for breakfast. Great corn fritters and eggs benedict with superb bacon. Brilliant staff; nothing any trouble (hollandaise on the side, and they took kids in their stride). Looks like a great place for lunch and dinner too. Not the same old room that most restaurants have, with the menu the only difference; but maybe half a dozen or so cleverly separate yet connected areas – from formal to tapas/drinks to casual to outside. Great wine wall. Restrooms spotless. Staff brilliant. I seldom tip for breakfast but happily left some notes on the way out. Well worth it – everyone was happy, from the kids to the mother-in-law!
1
17th October 2010
Arrived on Thursday 13/10/10 6.30pm so nicely setup stayed outside to watch the sunset to drink and eat our meal which was delivered promptly hot and delicious first calzone pizza wrapped in itself fries and homemade aioli with salad .Warm friendly accommodating staff fresh beautiful decor clean fashionable fabulous menu desserts to die for huge wine and beer available I be back this weekend.
14th October 2010
great coffee and lovely surroundings, casual area and formal area.
Went to long lunch today with friend, great food, recommend the Okawa Pinot Gris Marlborough, great pizza. extensive menu and love the dining areas. Love the BIG wine wall.
Overall this restaurant/cafe caters for everyone and I will be a regular.
Congrats guys.
Went to long lunch today with friend, great food, recommend the Okawa Pinot Gris Marlborough, great pizza. extensive menu and love the dining areas. Love the BIG wine wall.
Overall this restaurant/cafe caters for everyone and I will be a regular.
Congrats guys.
1
13th October 2010
We had the pleasure of dining at Caffe e Cucina on Friday night. First impression was fantastic – the service was attentive and welcoming from the minute we walked in the door and the decor is sophisticated. Love the “wall of wine” , extensive wine list and comprehensive menu. We could not fault the food; presentation was superb as was the quality of the meals. Between us we had a wood fired pizza better than anything I have had in Italy, perfectly cooked steak, a delicious seafood pasta and a chicken breast stuffed with a ricotta and spinach mousse which worked really well.
We were so impressed that we returned for breakfast on Saturday with the kids and had another superb experience. Completely different vibe with the sun shining on the deck, the roof open and activities for the kids but the same warm and welcoming service. The flat white was perfect, the eggs Benedict had perfectly poached eggs and the bacon cooked in the wood fired oven was delicious.
Thank you so much for bringing quality food, great service and a little touch of Europe to our neighbourhood! We will definitely be back.
We were so impressed that we returned for breakfast on Saturday with the kids and had another superb experience. Completely different vibe with the sun shining on the deck, the roof open and activities for the kids but the same warm and welcoming service. The flat white was perfect, the eggs Benedict had perfectly poached eggs and the bacon cooked in the wood fired oven was delicious.
Thank you so much for bringing quality food, great service and a little touch of Europe to our neighbourhood! We will definitely be back.
1
6th October 2010
Chic and new Italian restaurant. Great atmosphere, nice bar for cocktails and drinks and pleasant dining. Like the Wine Rack feature wall. Food is good and worth a visit. Would recommend to friends and family.
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3rd October 2010
Dined at Caffe e Cucina on Saturday 02 October. Amazing food, great service, good value for money, huge selection of food to choose from, an all-round fantastic place to dine.
Have already chosen what I am having to eat next time. Would recommend to everyone.
Have already chosen what I am having to eat next time. Would recommend to everyone.
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