Da Vincis Italian Restaurant City Road
5 City Road, Grafton, Auckland City, Auckland
Physical address
New Branch welcoming you.......
Da Vinci's Restaurant Albert Street Branch
OPEN LUNCH: Mon to Fri 11:30am -2:30pm
OPEN DINNER: Mon to Sun from 5:30pm
PH: 09-3651266
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You know a restaurant is good when an amazing 90 percent of customers keep coming back, time after time. This is the case at Da Vinci's, who for over 30 years have been serving outstanding traditional Italian cuisine along with the freshest fish, clams, lobster and their salmon is flown in direct from the South Island. Let's not forget that irresistible Gelato ice cream that is made on the premises.
Da Vinci's is now also serving Mediterranean dishes alongside their Italian specialities, complimented by an excellent, user-friendly wine list, which boasts a selection of award-winning wines, both local and international.
Ideally located on the ground floor at No. 5 City Road, opposite the Langham Hotel, Da Vinci's offers superb indoor/outdoor dining at reasonable prices. Free car park is also available at night.
Open 7 nights. Fully-licensed.
Reservations are essential to avoid disappointment.
Da Vinci's Restaurant City Road
Downstairs, 5 City Road, Auckland
PH: 09-3732843
Newly opened ---- Da Vinci's Restaurant Albert Street Branch welcoming you.......
OPEN LUNCH: Mon to Fri 11:30am -2:30pm
OPEN DINNER: Mon to Sun from 5:30pm
87 Albert St, Auckland CBD
PH: 09-3651266
Free car park under the building, available after 6pm
Group Booking Policy: Please note that for bookings of 8 or more people we require confirmation of the final number of guests 24 hours prior to the event. Any reduction in numbers after this may incur an additional charge of $25 for each guest that does not show. Please ask a member of staff for more details.
Da Vinci's is now also serving Mediterranean dishes alongside their Italian specialities, complimented by an excellent, user-friendly wine list, which boasts a selection of award-winning wines, both local and international.
Ideally located on the ground floor at No. 5 City Road, opposite the Langham Hotel, Da Vinci's offers superb indoor/outdoor dining at reasonable prices. Free car park is also available at night.
Open 7 nights. Fully-licensed.
Reservations are essential to avoid disappointment.
Da Vinci's Restaurant City Road
Downstairs, 5 City Road, Auckland
PH: 09-3732843
Newly opened ---- Da Vinci's Restaurant Albert Street Branch welcoming you.......
OPEN LUNCH: Mon to Fri 11:30am -2:30pm
OPEN DINNER: Mon to Sun from 5:30pm
87 Albert St, Auckland CBD
PH: 09-3651266
Free car park under the building, available after 6pm
Group Booking Policy: Please note that for bookings of 8 or more people we require confirmation of the final number of guests 24 hours prior to the event. Any reduction in numbers after this may incur an additional charge of $25 for each guest that does not show. Please ask a member of staff for more details.
Products/Services
- Special Valentines Menu
- Corporate Functions
- Corporate Lunches by arrangement
- Traditional Italian Cuisine
- Very Fresh Food Daily
- Big Selection on Menu
- Lunch Specials
Brands
- Very Fresh Produce
- Fresh Salmon from South Island
Business Hours
- Mon
- 11:30am – 2:00pm
- 6:00pm – Late
- Tue
- 11:30am – 2:00pm
- 6:00pm – Late
- Wed
- 11:30am – 2:00pm
- 6:00pm – Late
- Thu
- 11:30am – 2:00pm
- 6:00pm – Late
- Fri
- 11:30am – 2:00pm
- 6:00pm – Late
- Sat
- 6:00pm – Late
- Sun
- 6:00pm – Late
Meal Price
Economical - $10 to $20
Parking
provided
Established
1980
About the venue
- Children
- Allowed anytime
- Smoking
- Heated smoking porch
- Capacity
- 100
Outdoor Seating
- Private
Licensing
- Fully licensed
- Beer - bottled
- Wine
- Spirits
- Cocktails
Reservation
Required
Entrance Fee
- Never
Cuisines
Italian , Mediterranean
Size
5 - 49 Employees
Payment Options
- Cash
- EFTPOS
- Visa
- Mastercard
Dress
- Smart Casual
Facilities
- Private Functions
Venue Type
Restaurant/Cafe
We offer
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian Meals
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sgalindo
26th April 2012
This was my third day in Auckland. I had eaten in the same restaurant for the first two days. It was OK. I decided to walk up the hill from my hotel and there was Da Vinci's. As I love Italian food, I decided to try it. It was a slow Monday night, but the employees treated a lone American woman as If I were a celebrity.I Chose the Spaghetti and Clams, and I wasn't disappointed. The serving was just the right size and I enjoyed the wonderful tiramasu for dessert. The Rose wine was perfect and I wish I could buy it in the US. Thank you for a lovely evening. Sheila Galindo San Juan Bautista, California
This was my third day in Auckland. I had eaten in the same restaurant for the first two days. It was OK. I decided to walk up the hill from my hotel and there was Da Vinci's. As I love Italian food, I decided to try it. It was a slow Monday night, but the employees treated a lone American woman as If I were a celebrity.I Chose the Spaghetti and Clams, and I wasn't disappointed. The serving was just the right size and I enjoyed the wonderful tiramasu for dessert. The Rose wine was perfect and I wish I could buy it in the US. Thank you for a lovely evening. Sheila Galindo San Juan Bautista, California
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5.0
This was my third day in Auckland. I had eaten in the same restaurant for the first two days. It was OK. I decided to walk up the hill from my hotel and there was Da Vinci's. As I love Italian food, I decided to try it. It was a slow Monday night, but the employees treated a lone American woman as If I were a celebrity.I Chose the Spaghetti and Clams, and I wasn't disappointed. The serving was just the right size and I enjoyed the wonderful tiramasu for dessert. The Rose wine was perfect and I wish I could buy it in the US. Thank you for a lovely evening.
Sheila Galindo
San Juan Bautista, California
lambeater
13th March 2011
After being fed up with those pretentious, arty & pricey fine dining restaurants, we came to DaVinci for a proper meal. This is exactly what we want - a solid and wonderful dining experience with great value. The wine list is an exciting bonus for our meal- extensive selection and many by the glass. Friendly service. Don't miss the Tiramisu, the best I have ever tried. Highly recommend this restaurant!
After being fed up with those pretentious, arty & pricey fine dining restaurants, we came to DaVinci for a proper meal. This is exactly what we want - a solid and wonderful dining experience with great value. The wine list is an exciting bonus for our meal- extensive selection and many by the glass. Friendly service. Don't miss the Tiramisu, the best I have ever tried. Highly recommend this restaurant!
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5.0
After being fed up with those pretentious, arty & pricey fine dining restaurants, we came to DaVinci for a proper meal. This is exactly what we want - a solid and wonderful dining experience with great value. The wine list is an exciting bonus for our meal- extensive selection and many by the glass. Friendly service.
Don't miss the Tiramisu, the best I have ever tried. Highly recommend this restaurant!
princetennis
29th November 2010
Overall a satisfying visit. We visited at about 6pm on a Saturday, so at the start of their dinner service. For mains, we got the spaghetti & meatballs and the chicken parmigiana. The spaghetti & meatballs were very good, tender meat with fresh pasta and a nice sauce. The chicken parmigiana was a solid portion (good sized piece of chicken!) and was well cooked (tender!). In fairness, the mains were pretty 'safe' (didn't blow us away), but were well cooked, good portion sizes and overall we were satisfied. The desserts were all good. We got the orange creme caramel and the house gelato. Orange was an interesting combo for the creme caramel; not sure if I would get this again but it was certainly interesting. The gelato had well sized and was very tasty (recommended!). Drinks wise, we got the house red (a chianti) and some lemon/lime bitters. The house red was a nice match to our mains. We had however had better LLBs at other restaurants. The service was very efficient and the staff were very friendly and approachable. Food was delivered in a good time frame with both meals at the same time. Also a nice touch that all the staff we dealt with were European - important for an Italian restaurant! We made a few special requests prior to coming (like reserve seating for our table for two), which they were very approachable about and delivered well. Overall, we were satisfied with our visit. Whilst it didn't blow us away, the food was nice and the service was above average. We'd recommend Da Vincis to other diners seeking a solid Italian meal.
Overall a satisfying visit. We visited at about 6pm on a Saturday, so at the start of their dinner service. For mains, we got the spaghetti & meatballs and the chicken parmigiana. The spaghetti & meatballs were very good, tender meat with fresh pasta and a nice sauce. The chicken parmigiana was a solid portion (good sized piece of chicken!) and was well cooked (tender!). In fairness, the mains were pretty 'safe' (didn't blow us away), but were well cooked, good portion sizes and overall we were satisfied. The desserts were all good. We got the orange creme caramel and the house gelato. Orange was an interesting combo for the creme caramel; not sure if I would get this again but it was certainly interesting. The gelato had well sized and was very tasty (recommended!). Drinks wise, we got the house red (a chianti) and some lemon/lime bitters. The house red was a nice match to our mains. We had however had better LLBs at other restaurants. The service was very efficient and the staff were very friendly and approachable. Food was delivered in a good time frame with both meals at the same time. Also a nice touch that all the staff we dealt with were European - important for an Italian restaurant! We made a few special requests prior to coming (like reserve seating for our table for two), which they were very approachable about and delivered well. Overall, we were satisfied with our visit. Whilst it didn't blow us away, the food was nice and the service was above average. We'd recommend Da Vincis to other diners seeking a solid Italian meal.
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4.0
Overall a satisfying visit. We visited at about 6pm on a Saturday, so at the start of their dinner service.
For mains, we got the spaghetti & meatballs and the chicken parmigiana. The spaghetti & meatballs were very good, tender meat with fresh pasta and a nice sauce. The chicken parmigiana was a solid portion (good sized piece of chicken!) and was well cooked (tender!). In fairness, the mains were pretty 'safe' (didn't blow us away), but were well cooked, good portion sizes and overall we were satisfied.
The desserts were all good. We got the orange creme caramel and the house gelato. Orange was an interesting combo for the creme caramel; not sure if I would get this again but it was certainly interesting. The gelato had well sized and was very tasty (recommended!).
Drinks wise, we got the house red (a chianti) and some lemon/lime bitters. The house red was a nice match to our mains. We had however had better LLBs at other restaurants.
The service was very efficient and the staff were very friendly and approachable. Food was delivered in a good time frame with both meals at the same time. Also a nice touch that all the staff we dealt with were European - important for an Italian restaurant! We made a few special requests prior to coming (like reserve seating for our table for two), which they were very approachable about and delivered well.
Overall, we were satisfied with our visit. Whilst it didn't blow us away, the food was nice and the service was above average. We'd recommend Da Vincis to other diners seeking a solid Italian meal.
vhawthorne
29th November 2010
Great food and friendly environment. The staff were very patient while we pondered the bill, were happy to allow us to share entrees and mains and then split the bill. The food was fresh and tasty. Service friendly and prompt. Extremely good value for money! Thank you.
Great food and friendly environment. The staff were very patient while we pondered the bill, were happy to allow us to share entrees and mains and then split the bill. The food was fresh and tasty. Service friendly and prompt. Extremely good value for money! Thank you.
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5.0
Great food and friendly environment. The staff were very patient while we pondered the bill, were happy to allow us to share entrees and mains and then split the bill. The food was fresh and tasty. Service friendly and prompt. Extremely good value for money! Thank you.
agov1nd
16th November 2010
I have been here a number of times and have always been plesantly greeted by the staff. I have always found the food up to an impeccable standard. Love the Quattro pizza :) Highly recommend to all!
I have been here a number of times and have always been plesantly greeted by the staff. I have always found the food up to an impeccable standard. Love the Quattro pizza :) Highly recommend to all!
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5.0
I have been here a number of times and have always been plesantly greeted by the staff. I have always found the food up to an impeccable standard. Love the Quattro pizza :) Highly recommend to all!
Blackrovert
30th September 2010
We have been to Da Vincis twice now, on both occasions the food and dining experience have been fantastic. It's now my favourite Italian resturant.
We have been to Da Vincis twice now, on both occasions the food and dining experience have been fantastic. It's now my favourite Italian resturant.
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5.0
We have been to Da Vincis twice now, on both occasions the food and dining experience have been fantastic. It's now my favourite Italian resturant.
malmal
5th September 2010
amazing food, been seraching for a good italian restaurant and have found it!! will be coming here lots more time for sure
amazing food, been seraching for a good italian restaurant and have found it!! will be coming here lots more time for sure
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5.0
amazing food, been seraching for a good italian restaurant and have found it!! will be coming here lots more time for sure
Karltonclc
5th September 2010
I have been to this restaurant once with my friends and I have to say this restaurant serves absolutely delicious and scrumptious food that will make your taste buds and mouth to water. The service that we get from the staff is just so incredible and amazing because of the way they treat you. You even feel that you belong over there as if it's your own home. Also the atmosphere in this restaurant is very warm and cosy. If you live close to this restaurant, you should consider giving this restaurant a try. Highly recommended to everyone. You will love everything in this restaurant that you will want to come back again and again.
I have been to this restaurant once with my friends and I have to say this restaurant serves absolutely delicious and scrumptious food that will make your taste buds and mouth to water. The service that we get from the staff is just so incredible and amazing because of the way they treat you. You even feel that you belong over there as if it's your own home. Also the atmosphere in this restaurant is very warm and cosy. If you live close to this restaurant, you should consider giving this restaurant a try. Highly recommended to everyone. You will love everything in this restaurant that you will want to come back again and again.
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5.0
I have been to this restaurant once with my friends and I have to say this restaurant serves absolutely delicious and scrumptious food that will make your taste buds and mouth to water. The service that we get from the staff is just so incredible and amazing because of the way they treat you. You even feel that you belong over there as if it's your own home. Also the atmosphere in this restaurant is very warm and cosy. If you live close to this restaurant, you should consider giving this restaurant a try. Highly recommended to everyone. You will love everything in this restaurant that you will want to come back again and again.
Alexmac
4th September 2010
Italian done well. enjoyed
Italian done well. enjoyed
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4.0
Italian done well. enjoyed
davec007
30th August 2010
Marvellous! The food was great, atmosphere good, and service outstanding - the chef made Canolli especially for me. The ONLY Italian restaurant I could find to do so.
Marvellous! The food was great, atmosphere good, and service outstanding - the chef made Canolli especially for me. The ONLY Italian restaurant I could find to do so.
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4.0
Marvellous! The food was great, atmosphere good, and service outstanding - the chef made Canolli especially for me. The ONLY Italian restaurant I could find to do so.
aquaboy020291
30th August 2010
Good value, Delicious food! Friendly staff and enjoyed the drinks there. Definitely a place worth going for italian food!
Good value, Delicious food! Friendly staff and enjoyed the drinks there. Definitely a place worth going for italian food!
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4.0
Good value, Delicious food! Friendly staff and enjoyed the drinks there. Definitely a place worth going for italian food!
ChopperChamp
2nd August 2010
This place is really good value for money. The food was great and everything was well priced. They also have a surprisingly good drinks menu.
This place is really good value for money. The food was great and everything was well priced. They also have a surprisingly good drinks menu.
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5.0
This place is really good value for money. The food was great and everything was well priced. They also have a surprisingly good drinks menu.
mjacourt
26th July 2010
great food at value prices. friendly staff, overnight parking and byo. allowed us to take our dishes one by one, meaning the two of us could share, tapas style throughout the night. hard to beat for a spot of Italian.
great food at value prices. friendly staff, overnight parking and byo. allowed us to take our dishes one by one, meaning the two of us could share, tapas style throughout the night. hard to beat for a spot of Italian.
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4.0
great food at value prices. friendly staff, overnight parking and byo. allowed us to take our dishes one by one, meaning the two of us could share, tapas style throughout the night. hard to beat for a spot of Italian.
wrigley517
25th July 2010
My brother took me here when I first came to Auckland. Love the food - great choices. They do Italian very well and you'll leave with your palate and appetite satisfied.
My brother took me here when I first came to Auckland. Love the food - great choices. They do Italian very well and you'll leave with your palate and appetite satisfied.
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4.0
My brother took me here when I first came to Auckland. Love the food - great choices. They do Italian very well and you'll leave with your palate and appetite satisfied.
juliet.reeves
14th July 2010
Always have great times here great staff and although the food is a little expensive for what it is I would reccomend it if your after a good fun night out
Always have great times here great staff and although the food is a little expensive for what it is I would reccomend it if your after a good fun night out
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3.0
Always have great times here great staff and although the food is a little expensive for what it is I would reccomend it if your after a good fun night out
missGG
14th July 2010
This cosy place is ideal for relaxed fun night out with friends and family. I quite like how the dining area is divided up cleverly into different sections. Reasonably priced Italian place with personal service.
This cosy place is ideal for relaxed fun night out with friends and family. I quite like how the dining area is divided up cleverly into different sections. Reasonably priced Italian place with personal service.
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4.0
This cosy place is ideal for relaxed fun night out with friends and family. I quite like how the dining area is divided up cleverly into different sections. Reasonably priced Italian place with personal service.
Village_Local
12th July 2010
I love the atmosphere here and there are loads of choices on the menu. They do a great weekday lunch special too.
I love the atmosphere here and there are loads of choices on the menu. They do a great weekday lunch special too.
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3.5
I love the atmosphere here and there are loads of choices on the menu. They do a great weekday lunch special too.
Tristam
15th April 2010
What a fantastic restaurant! We 5 people ended up ate in Da Vinci three nights during our one-week visit in Auckland. We all agree this is the best food and price compared to some very good Auckland restaurants we ate. The spaghetti Meatballs were most impressive with the fresh, juicy, yummy taste. And the pizzas even taste better than what we had in Italy last year. Service was also friendly and efficient, both girls were very cheerful. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the home-style cooking and ambiance!
What a fantastic restaurant! We 5 people ended up ate in Da Vinci three nights during our one-week visit in Auckland. We all agree this is the best food and price compared to some very good Auckland restaurants we ate. The spaghetti Meatballs were most impressive with the fresh, juicy, yummy taste. And the pizzas even taste better than what we had in Italy last year. Service was also friendly and efficient, both girls were very cheerful. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the home-style cooking and ambiance!
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4.5
What a fantastic restaurant! We 5 people ended up ate in Da Vinci three nights during our one-week visit in Auckland. We all agree this is the best food and price compared to some very good Auckland restaurants we ate. The spaghetti Meatballs were most impressive with the fresh, juicy, yummy taste. And the pizzas even taste better than what we had in Italy last year. Service was also friendly and efficient, both girls were very cheerful. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the home-style cooking and ambiance!
Surfwriter
28th March 2010
VERY DISAPPOINTING! My wife and I shared an excellent entrée of big, juicy garlic prawns. The sauce was divine. The wine (a bottle of Dog Point Sav-blanc) was lovely and the service was friendly, efficient and prompt. But we were both VERY disappointed with our mains! My Spaghetti al Vongole was so over-spiced with hot chili that there was no way I could taste the clams. And my wife's Spaghetti Bolognese was a disgrace. I tried a couple of mouthsful and found it mediocre and lacking in any character. But my wife's palate is far more developed than mine and her comment says it all, "If I wanted Dolmio I'd buy it at a supermarket." It was if the chef had dumped some mince in a saucepan full of a pre-prepared, bulk commercial sauce and smothered the pasta with it. To Da Vinci's credit, however, the deserts were very good - although I wouldn't be surprised if they weren't prepared elsewhere and brought in. At $144.10 I can't say it was overpriced, but I'd much prefer to pay more for better Italian food. There is no way we'd ever eat there again.
VERY DISAPPOINTING! My wife and I shared an excellent entrée of big, juicy garlic prawns. The sauce was divine. The wine (a bottle of Dog Point Sav-blanc) was lovely and the service was friendly, efficient and prompt. But we were both VERY disappointed with our mains! My Spaghetti al Vongole was so over-spiced with hot chili that there was no way I could taste the clams. And my wife's Spaghetti Bolognese was a disgrace. I tried a couple of mouthsful and found it mediocre and lacking in any character. But my wife's palate is far more developed than mine and her comment says it all, "If I wanted Dolmio I'd buy it at a supermarket." It was if the chef had dumped some mince in a saucepan full of a pre-prepared, bulk commercial sauce and smothered the pasta with it. To Da Vinci's credit, however, the deserts were very good - although I wouldn't be surprised if they weren't prepared elsewhere and brought in. At $144.10 I can't say it was overpriced, but I'd much prefer to pay more for better Italian food. There is no way we'd ever eat there again.
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2.0
VERY DISAPPOINTING!
My wife and I shared an excellent entrée of big, juicy garlic prawns. The sauce was divine. The wine (a bottle of Dog Point Sav-blanc) was lovely and the service was friendly, efficient and prompt.
But we were both VERY disappointed with our mains! My Spaghetti al Vongole was so over-spiced with hot chili that there was no way I could taste the clams. And my wife's Spaghetti Bolognese was a disgrace. I tried a couple of mouthsful and found it mediocre and lacking in any character. But my wife's palate is far more developed than mine and her comment says it all, "If I wanted Dolmio I'd buy it at a supermarket." It was if the chef had dumped some mince in a saucepan full of a pre-prepared, bulk commercial sauce and smothered the pasta with it.
To Da Vinci's credit, however, the deserts were very good - although I wouldn't be surprised if they weren't prepared elsewhere and brought in. At $144.10 I can't say it was overpriced, but I'd much prefer to pay more for better Italian food. There is no way we'd ever eat there again.
JoanClasby
2nd February 2010
We've told everyone about the wonderful Italian restaurant we found in Auckland. We would have liked to take some of the good food home with up. DaVinci made our visits to Auckland a pleasure. George and Joan Clasby
We've told everyone about the wonderful Italian restaurant we found in Auckland. We would have liked to take some of the good food home with up. DaVinci made our visits to Auckland a pleasure. George and Joan Clasby
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5.0
We've told everyone about the wonderful Italian restaurant we found in Auckland. We would have liked to take some of the good food home with up. DaVinci made our visits to Auckland a pleasure.
George and Joan Clasby
Melisha
10th May 2009
Fantastic food, great staff, relaxed family atmosphere. We had a great night for my aunties 50th birthday dinner...the whole restaurant joined in singing happy birthday in numerous languages...it was great!! Will definitely be back :-)
Fantastic food, great staff, relaxed family atmosphere. We had a great night for my aunties 50th birthday dinner...the whole restaurant joined in singing happy birthday in numerous languages...it was great!! Will definitely be back :-)
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Fantastic food, great staff, relaxed family atmosphere. We had a great night for my aunties 50th birthday dinner...the whole restaurant joined in singing happy birthday in numerous languages...it was great!! Will definitely be back :-)
Da Vincis Italian Restaurant City Road
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This was my third day in Auckland. I had eaten in the same restaurant for the first two days. It was OK. I decided to walk up the hill from my hotel and there was Da Vinci's. As I love Italian food, I decided to try it. It was a slow Monday night, but the employees treated a lone American woman as If I were a celebrity.I Chose the Spaghetti and Clams, and I wasn't disappointed. The serving was just the right size and I enjoyed the wonderful tiramasu for dessert. The Rose wine was perfect and I wish I could buy it in the US. Thank you for a lovely evening.
Sheila Galindo
San Juan Bautista, California