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1 day ago
WOW had gr8 chicken &cream cheese Pizza with side order of chips. Pizza had heaps of chicken and cheese Was HOT fresh 100%. Wait was OK, next time phone in order. Remember things that are GR8 take time.Have bought pizzas most fri nights for last 20years and have changed many times, this has been a good change as they have GR8 selection of pizzas and other foods.
3 days ago
Have since been back to The Merchant (twice) and have been pleasantly surprised, food is good, and service, outstanding. It’s amazing what good service can do for a place. We will definitely be back.
6 days ago
Went here about a month ago. Thought it is ok. The waitress who is a young blonde girl, is probably not ready to be working yet, as she probably said “sorry” a million times for no reason. I ordered the bunny chow – asked for hot or even Indian hot. It was definately mild, in fact I would not even call it a curry, maybe a stew. Someone else at the table ordered the lamb which was greek style on skewers and tzatziki, which was really good. Another couple ordered seafood platter, which looked good. Another person at our table ordered spatchcock chicken, which never came. I am surprised that the waitress didn;t notice that there was one person that didn’t receive their food. After waiting patiently he asked the waitress, who informed us that she never put the order through. So everyone was finished with their meal by then. Overall the experience was really just ok. Which is a shame as I was really looking forward to a hot bunny chow.
8 days ago
We met a friend at the merchant, loved that there is heaps of heaters outside, lots of yummy dishes to choose from and they offer blankets to keep warm. Entree & mains were really good, we were all happy with the meals. Staff were really friendly and quick to help.
Only downside was that we ordered a bourbon and diet coke and it seems he had been given normal coke, as my partner is type 1 diabetic this made is blood sugars really high which is dangerous. Only other comment I would have is that we had been sitting outside having a pre drink and were super comfy but had to go back inside to order and pay, would have preferred to order at the table and have them taken our credit cards?
But we will be going back 
13 days ago
It was great to return to Buon Venuti, and just as great to find things hadn’t changed. Still the “real deal” – true Italian food with a southern Italian influence, friendly prompt service, very reasonable prices. We enjoyed a good Chianti, gorgeous scallop entrees, very nice spaghetti marinara in a Neapolitan sauce and a to-die-for smoked salmon fettuccine. NO room for dessert! We’ll be back!
13 days ago
Fabulous food, great service and friendly staff. Dined there half a dozen times and everything we’ve ordered has been perfect. Make sure you wear long pants in winter if you seated in the conservatory….gets a bit chilly around the legs!Go and enjoy, you won’t be disappointed in the food, the service or the prices.
17 days ago
We went to GPK for my birthday a couple of weeks ago and decided to go for the breakfast menu options. The sides of bacon were burnt, and the hash-browns out of a packet (I know, I buy them for the kids from the supermarket!). We did mention this to the waits-person (burnt bacon) and didn’t get much of a response. They should have taken it off bill. The whole experience was disappointing and we won’t be back.
19 days ago
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.
20 days ago
Went there for lunch. Great service, friendly, polite. Yummy food, we had the Chicken sandwich on turkish bread and the Caesar Salad – the chicken in both was superb! Would recommend and go again.
20 days ago
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
22 days ago
Decided to try this restaurant as local. Wish I had taken a look now at reviews. Meal was average but the Stand Out Point for myself and my friend was the arrogant and quite frankly disgusting attitude of the ?Owner or Management. We had a lovely pleasant waitress and found it very disturbing how she was treated and also openly for all patrons to hear. We hope she got her tip and hope this waitress has found other employment. If you are the owners time you left this type of business.
23 days ago
Very average, we were a party of 7. Some nice shared starters. Great steaks, poor salade, average pizza. wouldn’t recommend.
25 days ago
I can highly recommend the Mediterranean Restaurant, I have visited a few times now and am always amazed by how good the food is. The Calzoni in excellent as are the pizzas and breads/dips, always fresh and so delicious.
Its always fun to visit at the weekend when the belly dancer appears mid-meal, very entertaining! I’ll definitely be back again and again
26 days ago
Being new to Auckland we live out in Red Beach so wanted a half way point for meeting family for a birthday lunch! The whole seating arrangement was very nice although abit dark! Very friendly waitresses and pleasant surroundings! Nice family atmosphere.We had 4 children with us and were greeted with colouring pencils and paper at the end the children were seated at! Drinks served nice and promptly, had a long wait for a waitress to take our lunch menu orders had to call them over.BUT the food was devine, three of us had BLAT with chicken, lovely huge meals with seasoned chips. One had Lamb Burger, and other had Shanks! EVERYONE including children very happy! A longgg wait for coffee but think the rather large group also booked in may have kept everyone busy!…all in all a lovely meal and would definately go back again!
33 days ago
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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