North Island
Ragu
Cuisine: Family, Mediterranean, Tapas
5 Point Chevalier Rd
Point Chevalier
Auckland City 09 815 9595
Point Chevalier
Auckland City 09 815 9595
Hours:
- Tues – Sat 4pm – late
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Facilities/Features:
- Children's Menu
- Children's Play Area
- Private Dining Room
- Private Functions
- Private Parties
- Romantic Dining
- Payment Types: EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Diners
- Price Range: Moderate, $15 - $25
- Dress Code: Casual
- Alcohol: Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cocktails
- Seating for: approx 100
- BYO/Corkage: No BYO
- Parking: Free Off-Street, Free On-Street
- Good For Groups: Yes
- Good For Children: Yes
- Takeaways: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Meals: Dinner, Late Night, Dessert
- Wi-Fi: None
The Ragu concept is that of a homely place for everyone to meet and catch up over a great meal and fantastic glass of wine. We will have bar, restaurant and outdoor dining available to suit everyone’s needs. Those wanting to drop by for a casual coffee will be made to feel as welcome as a family wanting the full dining experience.
The food will be simple, seasonal and packed with flavor. This will also make it an ever changing menu. The entire menu will be available everywhere and we will have a specialty children’s menu.
The service will be warm and inviting as if being greeted home from a long day at the office. It will be professional and attentive with out being intrusive.
Our target market is the local community. We will be having a secure baby buggy, bike & scooter parking area at the front of the premises. In the weekend we are targeting the extended family groups. We will utilize a semi private dining area as a children’s corner.
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13 Reviews for Ragu
3
1st April 2012
Went here back in Feb. I had mis-judged this place. Living locally and not giving it a second glance.
Decided would try it out. Felt like I walked into a bar in Parnell. My friend and I just got 2 beers each and some Tapas. Highly recommend this place and certainly would go back again.
Also the Staff were AMAZING. (Which you dont get all that often)
Decided would try it out. Felt like I walked into a bar in Parnell. My friend and I just got 2 beers each and some Tapas. Highly recommend this place and certainly would go back again.
Also the Staff were AMAZING. (Which you dont get all that often)
8
31st March 2012
Finally, a good local restaurant you take the kids to.
Great food, good service, nice ambience. Not cheap (but no more than Lone Star) and a decent size.
The kids play room was inspired, our 2 year old daughter loved it and didn’t want to leave.
I had the beetroot salad – delicious, decent size – and my wife had the chicken and gnocchi, also delicious. My date and apple pudding was gorgeous, my wife’s brulee also great.
We’ll be back again soon.
Great food, good service, nice ambience. Not cheap (but no more than Lone Star) and a decent size.
The kids play room was inspired, our 2 year old daughter loved it and didn’t want to leave.
I had the beetroot salad – delicious, decent size – and my wife had the chicken and gnocchi, also delicious. My date and apple pudding was gorgeous, my wife’s brulee also great.
We’ll be back again soon.
4th March 2012
Delicious food and beverages – nice atmosphere – great service. we’ll be going back.
1
12th February 2012
We have been here 4 times now and have found the food excellent and the staff friendly and fast. No hesitation in recommending this place for a great meal and or a quiet drink with small plates, try the onion rings not something I would normally consider but they were fought over and more ordered.
6th March 2012
Without ordering the fantastic onion rings this time, I would have to say that our meal tonight was only average. We went for a tapas selection, and was impressed by the friendliness of the wait staff and the quick arrival of our dishes. However, the food had a reheated feel – for instance, the Kerala prawns came with what looked and tasted like recycled roast potatoes, dry and shrivelled. The koftas were just kind of boring. The goat’s cheese croquette was tasty enough, but more hard than crispy on the outside. Wouldn’t recommend going out of your way for food here, but this would be a nice venue for a drink and bar snacks (thinking onion rings!)
2
24th December 2011
Our favourite restaurant. Great food,especially the lamb The staff are friendly staff and atmosphere is just right – a mix of bar and eating. One evening all the tables were taken so we sat at the bar high tables – no problems. The service is quick and right sized portions of food. Make sure you have one of their desserts.
1
6th August 2011
Ragu was a great experience. The food was amazing and prices fair. A great wine list and fantastic service. THere is a kids room too – a place you can take kids and still enjoy the feeling of being at a restaurant for grown ups. Thumbs up!
1
28th June 2011
On Saturday we went to Ragu to catch up with friends. As you know it is hard to find a place that you can take your kids and actually relax while keeping them entertained. Hallelujah we found it – they had a kids corner in the early evening where the little people can entertain themselves. The best part was they had a kids corner manager (Sharmian) who I found out later was one of the owners 11yr old daughters. So we could feed the kids (meal and ice-cream $10 bargain!) and enjoy quality restaurant food and service ourselves. The staff are so kiddy friendly too. What a find, will definitely be back.
1
8th June 2011
i’ve been going to ragu regularly for almost a year, love the atmosphere,great winelist,tasty food & friendly service.as we tend to hang out in the cosy bar,i wasn’t familiar with the dining area,let alone the fact that they have a private room upstairs!i’d been badgered by friends about my impending 40th & when i asked at ragu if i could have a few drinks in the bar,they told me about the private room.to cut a long story short, the night was fantastic.the estimated guest list of 20 swelled to 30,we had our own bar & staff,tasty food arrived regularly & no room charge (crazy),a cash bar,so guests felt happy ordering what they wanted over & above my selection,everybody had a great time. i love this place!
19th January 2011
Took my husband here for his birthday last night. Fabulous service, friendly but not obtrusive. A good selection of options on the menu. We both loved our mains and desserts. I am a vegetarian, and was happy with the choices offered. Good wines, too.
6
29th July 2010
Service and ambience was really good. Food however was a bit disappointing. Maybe it’s still finding its feet.
11
25th July 2010
We had seen Ragu had opened and decided to try it last night (it is walking distance from our house!) and were pleasantly surprised at how busy and buzzing it was.
We started with a tasty bruscetta, and a very nice glass of wine. For our main we enjoyed mushroom risotto with big slices of portobello mushroom, and beef stew, which was reportedly delicious.
We indulged with dessert and had apple crumble and chocolate brownie, both yummy!
The greeting as we arrived and the service throughout were excellent, friendly and very attentive.
We are so glad to find such a gem of a place in our neighbourhood and will definitely return soon.
We started with a tasty bruscetta, and a very nice glass of wine. For our main we enjoyed mushroom risotto with big slices of portobello mushroom, and beef stew, which was reportedly delicious.
We indulged with dessert and had apple crumble and chocolate brownie, both yummy!
The greeting as we arrived and the service throughout were excellent, friendly and very attentive.
We are so glad to find such a gem of a place in our neighbourhood and will definitely return soon.
16th July 2010
As a Pt Chev local with kids we’re not exactly spoilt for choice for eateries that don’t involve harsh neon lights & menus that don’t start with nuggets. However we’ve just eaten at Ragu, a newly opened restaurant on Pt Chev road (opposite the library). The service was absolutely outstanding with the kids welcome & well catered for. The food was lovely with a selection of Tapers or traditional mains from a variety of international cuisine styles. Can highly recommend the Lamb Confit salad, risotto balls, the coftas, and the sesame squid. We will definitely be going back for more. They have a designated kids area on weekends so adults can enjoy a moment of peace – YAY.
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