Top rated Italian restaurants in New Zealand to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2021)

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 I got wind of a place in Lincoln that did good pizza. So I said to my friend 'I'll be the judge of that' being a pizza connoisseur myself. I walked into Dalante's and saw the wood fired oven, this looks promising. I saw loaves of bread, this is already looking like an affair to me. I then saw baked...

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5.00 (177 reviews)

Lil Ragú

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Wow! If you think you’re just going to get “food truck food” then guess again. One of the nicest, most fresh and incredibly tasty Italian dishes I’ve ever had. The starters are amazing, the pasta is next level, and the tiramisu is the best tiramisu I’ve ever had. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

5.00 (48 reviews)

ILONA pasta

Italian restaurant

4.90 (177 reviews)

Hillary House Restaurant & Bar Fully license and BYO

Restaurant

👍👍 Delicious meal in a lovely setting perfect for clod weather.staff were very friendly and the roast lamb and lamb shank were amazing.

4.90 (73 reviews)

Due Amici Manly

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Due Amici Manly , is fantastic Italian place. It’s not your average fake Italian restaurant. It’s a real Italian restaurant, with the owner and staff being passionate about what they produce and serve. The food is elegant with real Italian cuisine, with amazing coffee and great atmosphere. Thank you...

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4.80 (520 reviews)

Aldo's Restaurant

Restaurant

👍👍 My favourite restaurant. The food is gorgeous. The pasta dishes are so delicious and yet very reasonably priced. The fresh fish dish is always divine. But the food is nothing compared to the friendly, welcoming vibe that the owners, Susan and Aldo, give the place. They make you feel like a VIP....

4.80 (162 reviews)

Toret Cucina Italiana

Italian restaurant

👍👍 We had the degustation menu, where we selected items off the a la carte menu with slightly downsized portions. Together, it was the perfect amount of food. The quality of the dishes were excellent - the seared beef starter and seafood spaghetti were my favourites. I'd highly recommend those. But all...

4.80 (89 reviews)

Alessandro's Pizzeria e Pasta Napoletana

Italian restaurant

👍👍 This is probably the best Italian restaurant you can find in the whole New Zealand! They make incredible pizzas, fantastic pastas and lasagnas and wonderful desserts and cocktails 💫👌🏻😻😋 mindblowing delicious wood baked pizzas! The taste of those pizzas really make you feel like you've just visi...

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4.70 (589 reviews)

Settebello

Italian restaurant

Wood-fired, thin-crust pizza, plus calzones & pasta dishes served in a simple space or for takeout.

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4.70 (575 reviews)

Babagatto Italian Restaurant

Italian restaurant

👍👍 An Italian highlight for Nelsonians. This place deserves a visit with friends. Dont look at the menu, just ask what they've got and enjoy the unique evening with your Italian host and entertainer...I mean your Italian Cheff. Extra-ordinary.

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4.70 (491 reviews)

ChiChi Kitchen

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Best Italian food we have had anywhere in New Zealand and undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Christchurch. Food is superb, atmosphere is great, and service is excellent. I have food allergies and Chef takes extra care to ensure I get an appropriate meal – which is always delicious. Lots of...

4.70 (444 reviews)

MariLuca Ristoro

Italian restaurant

👍👍 This is a lovely place to dine it! Truly a hidden gem in Pipitea area. It’s like a family restaurant serving homey food. Pasta and pizzas are yummy, rich and creamy sauce I love! Gelato is also nice, worth a try. Next time I come back, will try tiramisu and more of its dolce menu. The restaurant i...

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4.70 (402 reviews)

Francesca's Pizzeria

Italian restaurant

😠 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...

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4.70 (353 reviews)

Caffe' Centrale

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Absolutely delicious food, lovely staff. Highly recommend

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4.70 (342 reviews)

Arte della Pasta

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Mamma mia! An authentic Italian experience 🤍 the owners are Italians and they are the most welcoming and warm people. Their food is amazing! If you like good portions, I'd suggest trying 3 dishes for two people. Grazie Arte della Pasta!

4.70 (185 reviews)

San Marco Trattoria & Bar

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Online booking was easy and a lady phoned the day before to confirm the booking. I was pleasantly surprised as I didn’t know what to expect. The restaurant is a great addition to North Shore. The pasta and pizza was fresh and delicious. Serving size was also good for the price. The lady who served u...

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4.70 (174 reviews)

Buffalo

Restaurant

👍👍 Incredible restaurant! Great quality food and reasonable price. Angus eye fillet costs 25% less than the restaurants in the other side of street. Plus the friendly chef and the spot where you can appreciate harbor sunset, I will come back!

4.70 (45 reviews)

Prego Restaurant

Italian restaurant

Longtime eatery serving traditional & contemporary Italian dishes in a lively, laid-back atmosphere.

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4.60 (1.6K reviews)

Ombra

Italian restaurant

Wine & small plates in a cozy establishment inspired by the informal bacaros of Venice.

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4.60 (1.4K reviews)

Cotto Restaurant

Italian restaurant

Airy, industrial-chic eatery featuring Italian cuisine, homemade pastas, cocktails & wine.

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4.60 (988 reviews)

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