Best Italian restaurants in New Zealand

"When presented with the sizeable menu at Non Solo Pizza, it's only natural to feel overwhelmed with so many tempting choices. Don't be. You really can't go wrong here, because all decisions will lead you down a path of deliciousness. On warm evenings, the outdoor garden can't be beat. It's the perfect spot for an after-work Peroni with friends and a tasty pizza fresh out of their wood-fired oven."

"For a real-deal, authentic Italian experience, you can't go past Pane & Vino in Ponsonby. Owner Tito's passion and heritage can be experienced through the food here, in particular the regional dishes from Puglia. Pane & Vino is also a great spot for groups, and vegetarians will love the range of choices that cater to their herbivoristic tastes."

"The drive from central Auckland to The Refreshment Room in Titirangi takes about thirty minutes, a much quicker way to experience rustic Italian food than hopping on a plane to Rome! Located on the aptly-named Scenic Drive, The Refreshment Room provides hearty and delicious Italian fare created almost entirely from scratch, incorporating local and organic ingredients, and from their own vegetable garden. Taste the difference while taking in beautiful views over the Waitakere Ranges."