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Bella Bambina

601 Beach Road, Rothesay Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand
+64 9-479 6219
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Overview
  • Excellent65%
  • Very good25%
  • Average6%
  • Poor0%
  • Terrible4%
Travellers talk about
“pizza” (6 reviews)
“potato mash” (2 reviews)
“duck” (3 reviews)
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CUISINES
Italian, European, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
PRICE
££ - £££
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Value
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LOCATION
601 Beach Road, Rothesay Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand
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11 - 20 of 61 reviews

Reviewed 20 February 2017

This is a small restaurant. Not usually open for lunch, but will do lunch for a group of 10 or more. We had 13. It probably would have felt crowded if there had been other diners than our group. The doors were open for air...More

Thank ItchyFootx2
Reviewed 3 January 2017

Great food and great customer service, this is our local restaurant which we absolutely love and keep returning too.

Thank aotearoa18
Reviewed 30 December 2016

There is always a smile on the faces of the staff . The menu is varied always making it hard to choose one meal , and the food is always high quality

Thank 556a
Reviewed 20 December 2016

We booked to dine as both outside blackboard and menu featured slow roasted duck - What was delivered was certainly not roasted - more likely steamed and quite tough - thus disappointing - if an item on the menu is not available ; or substituted...More

Thank samjayAuckland
Reviewed 27 November 2016

This is a small restaurant on the main street at Murray's Bay and well worth a visit. We were drawn to it by some very good reviews on Trip Advisor and can only endorse them. The place is attractive, small, quite dark and intimate and...More

1  Thank John M
Reviewed 25 November 2016 via mobile

All 8 of us had different main meals and everyone without exception, had nothing but praise for the quality of the food and friendly staff. Just one word of caution, if you're offered their home made liqueur, be ready for old fashioned "firewater"!

Thank SharonandRon
Reviewed 14 November 2016 via mobile

As this place is quite small, it is perfect for a more intimate dinner date. I found my meal to be cooked well with a taste to match. I will be back for more soon and I'll look forward to the friendly and helpful staff...More

Thank Kilisitina T
Reviewed 18 October 2016 via mobile

Served me raw chicken and couldn't even come up with an apology when I complained. Terrible service and food. GROSS place!

4  Thank MrGodHimself
Reviewed 14 October 2016

Very small, family-run restaurant. The lady who runs it provided perfect service, the other wait staff were also good, with the welcoming drink being a particularly nice touch. The food was reasonably priced, but it was also only average in quality, with the same uninspiring...More

1  Thank PaulK1960
Reviewed 13 September 2016 via mobile

I ve been there twice in the two weeks after driving passed for years. Finally I have found a genuine Italian eatery in Auckland. Pasta brilliant desert beautiful service lovely werry good home made Rakija what is for free to all costumes honest people thank...More

Thank bmw121212
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Lissa M
4 August 2017|
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Response from 772Leanne | Reviewed this property |
Yes, and there's a nice bottle shop next door and of course you can have a good pint or 2 at the Pub on the corner
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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Meals
Dinner
Restaurant features
Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Highchairs Available
Good for
Romantic, Child-friendly, Kids, Special Occasion Dining
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: 601 Beach Road, Rothesay Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand
  • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  North Island  >  Auckland  >  North Shore  >  Rothesay Bay
  • Phone Number: +64 9-479 6219
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