North Island
Porcini Cafe – Bistro & Pizzeria
Cuisine: European, Italian, Pizza, New Zealand
25 Commercial Rd
Helensville
Rodney 09-420 8025
Helensville
Rodney 09-420 8025
Hours:
- Wed – Sun 5pm – Late
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Facilities/Features:
- Business Dining
- Out Catering
- Private Functions
- Private Parties
- Payment Types: EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard
- Price Range: Spendy, $25 - $35
- Dress Code: Smart casual
- Alcohol: Beer, Wine, Spirits
- Seating for: 40
- BYO/Corkage: BYO, Corkage Charge
- Parking: Free On-Street
- Good For Groups: Yes
- Takeaways: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Gluten-free
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Meals: Dinner
Porcini is a European style bistro restaurant. Much of the fresh produce we use is grown in our home garden and orchard and this is supplemented with ingredients sourced from artisan suppliers around Helensville and South Head, and from throughout New Zealand.
In keeping with the ‘a la minute’ style cookery, everything is made fresh for you. Our chef’s specialty is classic European dishes with delicious sauces. Porcini has been awarded the NZ Beef & Lamb Hallmark of Excellence 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011.
Our entire menu can be prepared Gluten Free.
Bookings are recommended for Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays and are often essential for Friday and Saturday; please phone first to check for availability! 09 420 8025.
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8th July 2011
The first thing I noticed about this restaurant was the warm atmosphere. The food and wine didn’t disappoint either. I had the Porcini hand made pate to start, the twice roasted duck and the hand made coffee & brandy sultana icecream to finish. I loved every bit of my meal. My husband and son also enjoyed their pizza, chowder and eye fillet with stilton. Great service, lovely people only wish I lived closer.
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17th March 2011
I was very impressed with the excellent food and amazing service, had a 3 course meal and had to pop a belt buckle on the way out!!! I am most impressed with the service and we had an excellent time all round will be returning again sometime soon!!!!!
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14th March 2011
What a great night! This place rocks! The food, the service exceeds many city based restaurants and recommend Porcini to all.
Thank you yet again for such a enjoyable and special night.
Mike.
Thank you yet again for such a enjoyable and special night.
Mike.
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28th June 2010
I have been to Porcini numerous times and ALWAYS get fabulous food & service.
Just went there for a function of over 35 people and still the food came out exceptionally fast & their awesome quality. Set Menus were fabulous at a very reasonable rate.
Highly recommend Porcinis – we are so lucky to have a restaurant of such a high standard in Helensville
Just went there for a function of over 35 people and still the food came out exceptionally fast & their awesome quality. Set Menus were fabulous at a very reasonable rate.
Highly recommend Porcinis – we are so lucky to have a restaurant of such a high standard in Helensville
16th February 2010
My husband and I have dinned at Porcini’s many times,we’ve tried everything on the menu, the food and wine is superb! So superb we drive the 35min(one way)just for takeaways! and I highly recommend it to everyone I know!
The staff are very friendly,and the chef pops out to say hi, which I think is a lovely touch. With the tasteful decor’ and the restaurants facilities its a breeze for wheelchair users, and makes for a special evening.
The staff are very friendly,and the chef pops out to say hi, which I think is a lovely touch. With the tasteful decor’ and the restaurants facilities its a breeze for wheelchair users, and makes for a special evening.
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15th October 2009
What a find! Fantastic food, cool surroundings with extremely friendly (if a little slow) service.
There is a real feeling of passion with the food here – often lacking in many other restaurants. The presentation of the food is superb and really does taste as good as it looks. We drove nearly 50ks for dinner and it was well worth it. Well definately be back. Highly recommended.
There is a real feeling of passion with the food here – often lacking in many other restaurants. The presentation of the food is superb and really does taste as good as it looks. We drove nearly 50ks for dinner and it was well worth it. Well definately be back. Highly recommended.
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19th September 2009
On the way home from work I occasionally pop in to grab a pizza, definitely worth the prize.. perfect takeaway pizza every time. Bit of a wait, but tasty things take time! Have eaten at a table there once before, the owner is super friendly, service is great.. atmosphere is brilliant and best of all the food is always perfect.
Don’t change a thing.
Don’t change a thing.
24th July 2009
Have not a bad word to say about Porcini the service is very friendly and relaxed. Great ambiance and comfortable surrounds…but best of all is the great food and generous serves…Thank You Porcini we will be back 
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10th June 2009
My husband and I celebrated my birthday at Porcinis on Saturday night and it was excellent from beginning to end. Attentive wait staff, superb, delicious food and a lovely friendly atmosphere made this a wonderful night out.
The chef really knows what he’s doing, and we feel so lucky to have an award winning restaurant as our “local”.
For those who may need to travel to this restaurant – you won’t be disappointed, well worth the drive.
The chef really knows what he’s doing, and we feel so lucky to have an award winning restaurant as our “local”.
For those who may need to travel to this restaurant – you won’t be disappointed, well worth the drive.
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13th May 2009
I eat at Porcini at least once a month. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxed and intimate. I love this place and highly recommend it.
13th April 2009
We are regulars there. Everything on the menu is excellent
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30th January 2009
My husband and i have been to Porcinis twice now and we are about to take a couple of friends tonight. We ride there from out west, which is lovely scenery, and then have the most delicious meal. We both love the place, the food is to die for, and the lovely lady that greats us is a gem.
We cant speak highly enough of the place, congratulations on being ‘our restaurant’
We cant speak highly enough of the place, congratulations on being ‘our restaurant’
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16th January 2009
I’ve eaten at Porcini several times now. The service can be a bit slow, but as I now know in advance to expect that it’s not a problem. Just be prepared to relax! The food is delicious – the lamb rack is the best lamb I’ve had anywhere, and the fish I had a while back was divine. The only disappointment I’ve had was with some calimari, which tasted fine but was very rubbery. On the whole I won’t hesitate to eat at Porcini again.
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however, ive been regular since 3years ago the seafood pasta is amazing! they use fresh seafood (not frozen seafood) and great choice in pizzas, great main dishes i particularly like twice roasted duck
i would highly recommend to everyone, it will be worth driving in Helensville for experiencing real food!