"...The kitchen is now under the command of chef Scott Smith, who has a respected résumé...Smith has stamped his mark with some excellent modern food that is hugely satisfying and delicious. It is well flavoured, expertly seasoned and the portions are generous..."
Lauraine Jacobs, Cuisine Magazine - July 2009 |
"Inside at night there's an enveloping intimacy, with low lighting, flickering candles and good music..."
N/A, The Auckland Guide Magazine - August 2007 |
"The cheeky, witty, bold red mash I was given a taste of, it was damned good."
Ewan McDonald, The New Zealand Herald - February 2007 |
"They won’t thank me for saying this, but the long-established Andiamo Restaurant & Bar is the Prego of Jervois Road. By that, I mean it attracts media and music industry people, blondes who work in the communications business (they sell cell phones), and others with a company credit card.
Famous for long lunches that stretch to dinner, it serves as both restaurant and bar, and the two indoor dining areas neatly prescribe themselves as lively bistro and more demure restaurant (until the bubbly kicks in).
I’ve been there often and once, for lunch, ended up having pre-dinner drinks with the lively, but now regrettably, late Paul Jeffries. I took his familiarity with the place to be vindication of my good opinion of Andiamo.
I’m a man who enjoys a good antipasto—and in this city I’ve had some stinkers, none quite so bad as the warmed-up leftovers served up at a popular eatery on K’Road some years back.
Andiamo does an excellent and distinctive antipasto for two which includes tempura prawns, salmon rolls, Italian sausage and sourdough bread. After that you might only want a small size meal, so may I recommend the squid (slightly on the hot chilli side) with salad. It is tasty and not too substantial and, along with the seared tuna, a good option for lunch also.
Andiamo in Herne Bay, Auckland, always scores well for service, its wine list, friendly but professional ambience, and its fine food. Lunch or dinner (sometimes both), or just dropping in for a drink, Andiamo will make you feel like you’ve just made another right decision. "
Graham Reid, ViewAuckland.co.nz - January 2007 |
"The food is rich and the portions huge. The handmade spinach and ricotta gnocchi in porcini and field mushroom sauce is always excellent and the extensive, delectable antipasto could feed a small army. The service is always intelligent, the food is reliably good and the atmosphere is engaging. More, please."
Metro staff, Metro Issue 298 - April 2006 |
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Dinner
set menu - $65 to $95
