SPQR Cafe Restaurant and Bar
150 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland City, Auckland
Physical address
PO Box 47615, Ponsonby, Auckland, 1144
Postal address
Traditional and modern Italian cuisine.
MHJ1978
S.P.Q.R. located on Ponsonby Road is well known for its exceptional food, service, and ambience. They serve a mix of traditional and modern Italian cusine that is both fresh and simple.
They have a large range of Australian, European and New Zealand wines and S.P.Q.R's special blend of coffee.
Open 7 days from midday until late.
Call us now for booking!
They have a large range of Australian, European and New Zealand wines and S.P.Q.R's special blend of coffee.
Open 7 days from midday until late.
Call us now for booking!
Business Hours
- Mon
- 12:00pm – Late
- Tue
- 12:00pm – Late
- Wed
- 12:00pm – Late
- Thu
- 12:00pm – Late
- Fri
- 12:00pm – Late
- Sat
- 12:00pm – Late
- Sun
- 12:00pm – Late
Meal Price
Mid Range - $20 to $30
Size
5 - 49 Employees
About the venue
- Children
- Allowed anytime
- Smoking
- No smoking
Licensing
- Fully licensed
We offer
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian Meals
Cuisines
Italian
Established
1994
Dress
- Casual
Venue Type
Restaurant/Cafe
Entrance Fee
- Never
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MHJ1978
14th February 2013
Food is always superb! Definitely a favourite I go to alot
Food is always superb! Definitely a favourite I go to alot
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5.0
Food is always superb! Definitely a favourite I go to alot
osoeso
14th January 2013
I have been to SPQR many times and enjoyed the food and have given tips but when I went for my daughters birthday the waitress looking after us wasn't consistent and would give us funny looks especially after we refused to give her a tip because she wasn't very attentive and friendly which ruined my daughters birthday.
I have been to SPQR many times and enjoyed the food and have given tips but when I went for my daughters birthday the waitress looking after us wasn't consistent and would give us funny looks especially after we refused to give her a tip because she wasn't very attentive and friendly which ruined my daughters birthday.
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3.5
I have been to SPQR many times and enjoyed the food and have given tips but when I went for my daughters birthday the waitress looking after us wasn't consistent and would give us funny looks especially after we refused to give her a tip because she wasn't very attentive and friendly which ruined my daughters birthday.
Tamaragould
26th July 2011
Have been here several times now! Fantastic food, incredible service and the cocktails are the best in town! Very busy place, however always get the food out quickly! Expect a wait for a table though!
Have been here several times now! Fantastic food, incredible service and the cocktails are the best in town! Very busy place, however always get the food out quickly! Expect a wait for a table though!
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5.0
Have been here several times now! Fantastic food, incredible service and the cocktails are the best in town! Very busy place, however always get the food out quickly! Expect a wait for a table though!
lehihere1
18th July 2011
Great food and great service. had a wonderful night.
Great food and great service. had a wonderful night.
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5.0
Great food and great service. had a wonderful night.
jerry0107
18th July 2011
Yummy food!! My partner and I had a wonderful time over there!!
Yummy food!! My partner and I had a wonderful time over there!!
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4.0
Yummy food!! My partner and I had a wonderful time over there!!
apples7
15th July 2011
Yummy food and always a good atmosphere at SPQR. I can highly recommend the platter and the gnocci scamp. We had a new waitress who was still learning the ropes but otherwise a great evening out.
Yummy food and always a good atmosphere at SPQR. I can highly recommend the platter and the gnocci scamp. We had a new waitress who was still learning the ropes but otherwise a great evening out.
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4.5
Yummy food and always a good atmosphere at SPQR. I can highly recommend the platter and the gnocci scamp. We had a new waitress who was still learning the ropes but otherwise a great evening out.
Village_Local
2nd June 2011
Good food, good service as always. Nice to go somewhere where you know you will get a consistently good experience.
Good food, good service as always. Nice to go somewhere where you know you will get a consistently good experience.
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4.0
Good food, good service as always. Nice to go somewhere where you know you will get a consistently good experience.
missile
10th September 2010
fantastic place to people watch! great on the street in summer time. Ive always had great - lively service!
fantastic place to people watch! great on the street in summer time. Ive always had great - lively service!
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5.0
fantastic place to people watch! great on the street in summer time. Ive always had great - lively service!
MissTay
7th September 2010
Love the atmosphere and the vibe in this restaurant - food is excellent, however menu is slightly confusing. I dine here once a month and I have had un cooked pasta here before
Love the atmosphere and the vibe in this restaurant - food is excellent, however menu is slightly confusing. I dine here once a month and I have had un cooked pasta here before
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3.5
Love the atmosphere and the vibe in this restaurant - food is excellent, however menu is slightly confusing. I dine here once a month and I have had un cooked pasta here before
daveeddy
3rd September 2010
The only place to watch the All Blacks! Fair prices for the atmosphere
The only place to watch the All Blacks! Fair prices for the atmosphere
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4.0
The only place to watch the All Blacks! Fair prices for the atmosphere
Tajh84
30th August 2010
Fantastic - partner and I walked in off the street for a table, great food, timely service, great selection. Definitely a favorite along Ponsonby road and it's not hard to see why!
Fantastic - partner and I walked in off the street for a table, great food, timely service, great selection. Definitely a favorite along Ponsonby road and it's not hard to see why!
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5.0
Fantastic - partner and I walked in off the street for a table, great food, timely service, great selection. Definitely a favorite along Ponsonby road and it's not hard to see why!
Sara_H
25th August 2010
Try SQPR's 'quick' lunch option. You'll have a choice of entree, main and wine match. The menu may be made to deliver meals quickly to the lunchtime dining crowd, but there's no skimping on quality or service. SQPR is one of my favourites in Ponsonby - day or night.
Try SQPR's 'quick' lunch option. You'll have a choice of entree, main and wine match. The menu may be made to deliver meals quickly to the lunchtime dining crowd, but there's no skimping on quality or service. SQPR is one of my favourites in Ponsonby - day or night.
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5.0
Try SQPR's 'quick' lunch option. You'll have a choice of entree, main and wine match. The menu may be made to deliver meals quickly to the lunchtime dining crowd, but there's no skimping on quality or service. SQPR is one of my favourites in Ponsonby - day or night.
MoniqueV
23rd August 2010
Great food and excellent friendly service, very lively atmosphere, awesome place to go for a fun, and flavoursome dining experience.
Great food and excellent friendly service, very lively atmosphere, awesome place to go for a fun, and flavoursome dining experience.
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5.0
Great food and excellent friendly service, very lively atmosphere, awesome place to go for a fun, and flavoursome dining experience.
kates1
26th July 2010
Great spot to have a perv at all the weird and wonderful people that walk along Ponsonby Road! the food isnt too shabby either though can be a bit expensive for a pizza.
Great spot to have a perv at all the weird and wonderful people that walk along Ponsonby Road! the food isnt too shabby either though can be a bit expensive for a pizza.
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3.0
Great spot to have a perv at all the weird and wonderful people that walk along Ponsonby Road! the food isnt too shabby either though can be a bit expensive for a pizza.
JimiiV
26th July 2010
great wine list, neat bunch of people, very good menu. great for stopping by on the way home... or out for a sat night!
great wine list, neat bunch of people, very good menu. great for stopping by on the way home... or out for a sat night!
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4.0
great wine list, neat bunch of people, very good menu. great for stopping by on the way home... or out for a sat night!
HSA
16th July 2010
Fab wine list and great food and atmosphere
Fab wine list and great food and atmosphere
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4.0
Fab wine list and great food and atmosphere
Mightyman
15th July 2010
Great surroundings & atmosphere, on eof my favourites.
Great surroundings & atmosphere, on eof my favourites.
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4.0
Great surroundings & atmosphere, on eof my favourites.
Salmen123
15th July 2010
Was our first visit to SPQR and will definately return. My husbancd and I were impressed with the atmosphere and quality of food. A great buzz however was a little bit loud. The staff were welcoming and friendly, and provided great service with just the right amount of attention. All the mains were superb, and with generous portions being provided with each selection. The eye fillet steak was cooked to perfection and the dessert was amazing. An extremely pleasant experience, and looking forward to going back.
Was our first visit to SPQR and will definately return. My husbancd and I were impressed with the atmosphere and quality of food. A great buzz however was a little bit loud. The staff were welcoming and friendly, and provided great service with just the right amount of attention. All the mains were superb, and with generous portions being provided with each selection. The eye fillet steak was cooked to perfection and the dessert was amazing. An extremely pleasant experience, and looking forward to going back.
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4.5
Was our first visit to SPQR and will definately return. My husbancd and I were impressed with the atmosphere and quality of food. A great buzz however was a little bit loud.
The staff were welcoming and friendly, and provided great service with just the right amount of attention.
All the mains were superb, and with generous portions being provided with each selection. The eye fillet steak was cooked to perfection and the dessert was amazing.
An extremely pleasant experience, and looking forward to going back.
wendyc123
14th July 2010
Love SPQR for both food, service and people watching (!) but wish the tables werent so close together. Calamari salad is my pick. Very knowledgeable waitress who know their wines.Good selection by the glass
Love SPQR for both food, service and people watching (!) but wish the tables werent so close together. Calamari salad is my pick. Very knowledgeable waitress who know their wines.Good selection by the glass
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4.5
Love SPQR for both food, service and people watching (!) but wish the tables werent so close together.
Calamari salad is my pick. Very knowledgeable waitress who know their wines.Good selection by the glass
Sara_H
12th July 2010
A consistent Ponsonby favourite. Head here for a quick weekday lunch. Choose from the set lunch selection or full menu. Both offer quality food with SPQR's infamous service and attention.
A consistent Ponsonby favourite. Head here for a quick weekday lunch. Choose from the set lunch selection or full menu. Both offer quality food with SPQR's infamous service and attention.
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5.0
A consistent Ponsonby favourite. Head here for a quick weekday lunch. Choose from the set lunch selection or full menu. Both offer quality food with SPQR's infamous service and attention.
Camm10
12th July 2010
I'd heard lots about this place (good and bad) so had to try it for myself. We got a streetside table and the atmosphere was great. The waiters are so attentive (one even sat with me while my friend went to use the loo so I wouldn't be on my own!) and the food is so yummy! I'll definitely be back.
I'd heard lots about this place (good and bad) so had to try it for myself. We got a streetside table and the atmosphere was great. The waiters are so attentive (one even sat with me while my friend went to use the loo so I wouldn't be on my own!) and the food is so yummy! I'll definitely be back.
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5.0
I'd heard lots about this place (good and bad) so had to try it for myself. We got a streetside table and the atmosphere was great. The waiters are so attentive (one even sat with me while my friend went to use the loo so I wouldn't be on my own!) and the food is so yummy! I'll definitely be back.
petercrowe
10th July 2010
I've been here a few times and I know I'll be back for more. I've got mates who come for nothing but an after dinner drink or deserts... SPQR is low lit and moody. The food is good and reliable but maybe they could take more risks. On the menu when I have been is oven roasted snapper, paella, baked chicken breast, eye fillet or Italian fish stew (Bouillabaisse). I've had the fish stew which is fantastic. The pizzas are great as is the wine list. I'd recommend throwing the choice to the sommelier who nailed it every time for me.
I've been here a few times and I know I'll be back for more. I've got mates who come for nothing but an after dinner drink or deserts... SPQR is low lit and moody. The food is good and reliable but maybe they could take more risks. On the menu when I have been is oven roasted snapper, paella, baked chicken breast, eye fillet or Italian fish stew (Bouillabaisse). I've had the fish stew which is fantastic. The pizzas are great as is the wine list. I'd recommend throwing the choice to the sommelier who nailed it every time for me.
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5.0
I've been here a few times and I know I'll be back for more. I've got mates who come for nothing but an after dinner drink or deserts...
SPQR is low lit and moody. The food is good and reliable but maybe they could take more risks. On the menu when I have been is oven roasted snapper, paella, baked chicken breast, eye fillet or Italian fish stew (Bouillabaisse). I've had the fish stew which is fantastic.
The pizzas are great as is the wine list. I'd recommend throwing the choice to the sommelier who nailed it every time for me.
benjnz
6th July 2010
The place to go to watch the world go by on Ponsonby Rd. Sip your wine in a goldfish bowl sized glass and just relax. You'll get pampered and taken care of.
The place to go to watch the world go by on Ponsonby Rd. Sip your wine in a goldfish bowl sized glass and just relax. You'll get pampered and taken care of.
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4.0
The place to go to watch the world go by on Ponsonby Rd.
Sip your wine in a goldfish bowl sized glass and just relax. You'll get pampered and taken care of.
Village_Local
5th July 2010
Try to get a streetside table, here you can people watch under the warmth of the gas heaters and enjoy a glass of wine or two. Good food, good service.
Try to get a streetside table, here you can people watch under the warmth of the gas heaters and enjoy a glass of wine or two. Good food, good service.
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4.0
Try to get a streetside table, here you can people watch under the warmth of the gas heaters and enjoy a glass of wine or two. Good food, good service.
bentaylor
28th November 2008
The place to go for late-night chocolate cake and a drink!
The place to go for late-night chocolate cake and a drink!
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5.0
The place to go for late-night chocolate cake and a drink!
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Food is always superb! Definitely a favourite I go to alot