We were a party of 6 and liked the place. It has character and you are not cramped against the next table. The waitresses were good and very attentive even though they were fairly busy.(Sat Night.) Finger bowls were provided for the pork spare ribs without asking. Our meals were good and there was plenty at a reasonable price and the bYO was an advantage. Being able to change potatoes for vegetables at no cost was great. Will return for sure.

My 2nd time to this little slice of Italy hidden away towards the end of Jervois Road. The first time was an experience the 2nd time back even better then the 1st.

Right from walking in we were greeted by the hosts with a cheerful Hello and Welcome, shown to our table and provided with Water, Menu’s and a pleasant introduction to what lay waiting for our taste buds on the Menu.

We choose first off the Olive Bread, this arrived promptly and was well presented it really was soft and fluffy and well seasoned with olives and olive oil. It was buttery and flavorsome and a pleasure to eat. My only regret is that it went too fast between the two of us.

Next we ordered Gamberoni All’ Aglio to share. Black tiger prawns, smothered in olive oil, garlic, parsley and lemon juice, then seared on the grill. This was beautifully presented the prawns looked big and fat and shone from the glaze of sauce.

The sauce on the dish was light delicate and not at all over powering it complimented the prawns well. It was smooth creamy and full of different flavors (lemon, garlic and parsley) adding to the whole dish.

Next we ordered Mains I had Ravioli Gorgonzola last time so wanted something more tomatoey. I ordered the Beef Lasagne Layers of pasta, bolognese and béchamel sauce, baked in the oven and topped with mozzarella cheese.

I was well pleased when the mains arrived it looked wonderful and the smell said it all.

The presentation was excellent beautifully layered lasange with tomato and cheese melted on top, surrounded by moat of aromatic and seasoned sauce. The sauce was thick but not too thick and not too thin either it coated the back of my spoon well and was wore a rich red almost slight orange colour to it. Cutting into the fresh lasange the pasta was cooked just right firm yet giving way to my fork as I pressed into it. The meat was clearly visible layered between the lasange sheets it looked like work of construction it held its form up until the last bite.

The meat was tender and delicate and flavorsome not at all over powered by the cheese, lasange and sauce. I was quite surprised I expected a regular ground mince but this was quite different altogether. This made the whole dish a pleasure to eat. Each part of the dish held its own.

Next I had Waffles this was okay as a dessert the waffles were warm fresh and soft and creamy easy to eat. The sauce was fruity and complimented the ice cream and cream well. The rich reds of the strawberry sauce stood out on the whites of the cream and ice-cream and the golden waffles made a lovely base.

This was my 2nd time back to The Italian Job and once again I left feeling satisfied with a filling and tasty meal complimented by great service and great food. Money well spent. The Italian Job will be one of our locals. We plan to visit often.

First time visitors and it was simply because the restaurant we went to wasn’t open. Delicious meal, lovely service, great chef. We were a large table and a tad loud, but they didn’t seem to mind.

Will definitely be going back, for a more quiet, intimate meal.

After a rough family time down in the Tron surviving on hotel & hospital food – not easy with 3 under fives – the wife and I were craving a good pasta but traffic precluded us getting home to cook in time. I made the decision to go via Herne Bay to the Shore and get takeout from a long known but never patroned Italian Job. I ordered 3 $15 pastas (ravioli, gnocchi & tortellini with different sauces) and the kids were allowed a toilet stop – try that at other Herne Bay venues! Early on the Wednesday night they weren’t busy, so within 15 mins we had our fare, and finally got home where the kids wolfed down their handmade tortellini (skipping the mushrooms of course) and we were similarly satisfied with our share. If you want swanky surroundings head on up the road – I was just happy with a pasta meal like “mammma” used to make, and the way your mamma probably would’ve set up a trattoria didn’t phase me at all. We’ll stop in again if we pass that way any time soon.

We were very disappointed. It is very old hat, expensive and not value for money.
6 pieces of ravioli for $25, my calamari was tough chunky and the worst flavour ever. Always have it at an Italian but I was wondering if was going to make me ill.
The steak was average, someone had square cut one end and it looked odd.
the accompanying potato cut into slices had what looked like an orange horrid cheddar processed cheese on it.
The decor was awful, waitress nice but the men cooking were obviously over it. A large pizza $36 we were in Mission Bay an hour later and noticed no pizza on any menu was that exorbitant.
will never go back or recommend

Good local Italian, my wife and I have eaten there and got takeaway about twenty times over the past couple of years and always been happy with the food, service and price. You could pay at lot more for a lot less in Ponsonby and Herne Bay. We have taken friends on several occasions and they have all enjoyed it too.

This place is over priced and poor. The lime green decor is very old and very tired. I mean, $34 for a large pizza? Domino’s is better value for money and tastier.

The place needs a spruce up.
These other reviews can’t have been written by people who have been here. You can try the place but I bet you’ll be disappointed and will have spent too much. A shame, with no other Italian in Herne Bay to speak of, it could be so much better.

Horribly over

Great food at Great prices. Good authentic Italian atmosphere enhanced by Italian owners.

The owner/manager was really nice, offering lemoncello at the end of our fabulous meal. I had pizza which I couldnt fault, the base the superb and the toppings lovely. He spun our pizzas in front of us which was a treat. The staff were helpful, it was a great night. I’ll be back.

We went tonight for the first time and really enjoyed the experience; having read the reviews after doing a google search on Italian Restaurants in Ponsonby (and ignoring the negative review!). Service was good, pleasant “rustic” setting and food was really nice – mussels, fettuccine carbonara, marinara and quattro pizzas. Could have done with a better quality sauv blanc by the glass. Will go again.

Ideal restaurant
Authentic and wonderfully freshly cooked tasty food
Very welcoming and friendly staff
Let us in early and allowed us to sit late
Highly recommended.

Ok so they are not BYO anymore but the pizzas are still the best in the western world! The bases are perfect and the toppings, although very traditional, never disappoint. The staff were warm and accomodating even with the 5 children towed in. Quick note, seeing the bottom two reviews, it looks like the same person has clearly got something against the restaurant and it looks personal. That a little unprofessional if you ask me!

Great restaurant, have never had a bad meal there!. Love the pizza’s! Seafood one is the best! Nice cozy atmosphere. I think the review at the bottom is a joke it is nothing like that at all. Its a very nice place. Would recomend to any one in the area!

We live nearby to the Italian Job restaurant and eat there regularly and we are always highly impressed by the great tasting authentic Italian food, especially the pizzas, and also by the friendly service which we can never fault! It is a great place for families since it is so relaxed, and prices are also good compared to other nearby establishments. They also have a fantastic range of mains, from seafoods to pastas and meat dishes!

I notice there are a couple of reviews which criticise this restaurant (most likely by the same person and probably a disgruntled restaurant owner who is losing business to them) and those reviews should really be removed by the management of this website since they don’t reflect any substance or reality.

Excellent!! The pastas are all fresh and made daily, so much better than the processed rubbish we have become accustomed to from other “Italian” Restaurants. I would highly recommend ordering any of the pastas from here because I made it a mission to try them all. My favourite was definately the potato gnocchi in a 4 cheese sauce, second runner up would have to be the ravioli; spinach pasta in a blue cheese sauce. I only tried one dessert – the tiramisu – and I will definately be going there again to have one with the girls on a sunny day – FAB!