Be prepared to wait forever for your pizza, don't bother ordering in advance because he won't start to make it until you get there. An hour or more wait is typical if he's really busy, added bonus he'll sweat all over your pizza while making it!

Ordered a Francesca’s choice wood fried pizza was told it would be ready in 30 mins- however had to wait 45mins. The website menu reflected the pizza price being $24 yet i was charged $27.50, i was told paywave costs had been added, which works out just under 15% paywave fee (a little excessive and cheeky to not have mentioned prior to payment. For this reason i will not be returning - it’s a shame as the pizza was actually pretty good!

Great authentic pizza. Best to come and wait as when busy can take some time. Def not a fast food experience. Italian authentic

Honestly this is top tier pizza in Auckland super fresh with great ingredients, we got the Pulcinella and the Francesca’s choice both were great but I did like Pulcinella the best. We also got the Tiramisu and the Chocolate Lava cake, don’t skip the lava cake this was super good. Check this place out! I also took a photo of the menu cause it was hard to find a good copy.

Man this solace screams authentic family owned Pizzaria !! (Italian kiwis) From the second you enter the door and get very warm welcome the owner. My partner and I absolutely Rate this place as the best pizza in Auckland ..no joke,it’s the best! We live in Parnell and we still make the troop over every time we want a pizza and we are pizza lovers. I always try “Francesca’s choice” that’s my fav or the prawn pizza is 10/10 I hope you enjoy and you make your way over there! Also the white cheese gnocchi is the best iv ever had in my life!!!! That’s a must try. Hope this helps .

Wow, I haven't had that flavour in a pizza since I was in Sardinia in 1993. This place is the real deal if you want a real pizza. I'm so happy to know I can get a pizza in NZ now with real ingredient.

Delicious authentic pizza with an authentic service! Prepare for a wait but it’s worth it.

Hands down for the best pizza in the hood! The chef is so generous on the topping and their pizza base is one of the best! Had it so many times but still miss it sometimes, think am going to have one for tonight.

Best pizza in auckland by far, enjoyed it a lot my italian girlfriend was so happy she felt a little bit at home traveling through flavors, took a little to come out but totally worth it! Not much space inside and decided to take away and eat it in the car, 100% recommended, super friendly staff and the chef is from napoli! Great guy too!

I love the pizza here so much, it’s awesome value, the Quattro is coated in about a cm of blue cheese. Heavenly. HOWEVER… every time we order takeout, they consistently quote us an ETA which is way sooner than the actual time. Twice I have been waiting in my car for over 30 minutes. Just tell me honestly how long it’s gonna take. I’m getting takeaways because I’m busy, I don’t have an hour to park outside your damn restaurant waiting for the food. Otherwise, perfect.

This guy is so incredibly rude, a chauvinistic attitude too. He doesn't even start making the pizza until you arrive so no point phoning in. Its the first time I've had a pizza that's been undercooked so that the cheese was still in grated form instead of fully melted. It's so oily the toppings just slide off. It cost $3 more than the fb menu. I'll take my money elsewhere next time.

Randomly popped in, and I think it will now become my favourite pizza place in Auckland, a hidden gem for sure! Tiramisu is also top btw. Not too many small authentic spots like that around. Thank you!

We had "Cino's favourite pizza" and it was class. The owner is cool

I will be visiting again!! This pizza was amazing, and I loved the gentlemen making the pizza.

Tasty Italian pizzas and its CHEESE really separates itself from its peers

Best pizzas in Auckland. Some days there's a bit of a longer than usual wait, but the pizza is so good we don't mind waiting.

I can confirm this is the best pizzeria in New Zealand. If you want to try the real flavour from Italy this is the place! Mind blowing pizzas and desserts!

Amazing food and very friendly staff. The restaurant is beautiful and it’s awesome seeing the pizza oven in the restaurant.

Absolutely the best pizza I’ve had in Auckland up to now. I’ve gone here a few times and I’m not convinced calling ahead does any good. Any time I’ve done this they didn’t start making it until I was there, even this most recent time when I purposefully arrived 15mins after they said the pizza would be ready – they still hadn’t even started making it. The chef here is quite a firecracker, I suggest just going there early and enjoying the show while you wait. It’s worth it for how good the pizza is. Tiramisu is great too.

Great pizza. But witnessed the most abusive behaviours from the male owner-operator to the point that we won't be coming back.

Great, authentic pizza from a fabulous neighbourhood icon. An easy 5 stars!

Not sure what gas changed. None of the pizzas were as ordered. One not cooked properly. Over all. Don't bother!

No doubt the pizza the owner make is delicious and very authentic, but just like everyone else, the waiting time is a stretch. But you can tell he works hard and has alot of passion for what he makes.

Absolute best pizza in Auckland. Don’t miss the seafood pizza

Francesca's is a great pizza spot, one of the few that use wood fire. The pizza is great. Made by authentic Italians. Wait times are unfortunately not so great. Expect at least an hour of waiting or order ahead and put some washing on. Alternatively, try some of the freshly made desserts begging to be eaten. Or just grab a pasta, it's much faster. Bring on the expansion!!

The pizzas are amazing here. I got two different types and loved them both. The prices are very reasonable too.