Scalini's

Cheap and cheerful. Awesome! I can see why there are polarised reviews for this place. The food is comfort food, not fancy. Think 1980's NZ Italian food. The pizza was thin and light not the modern hand stretched doughy wood fired fancy modern Italian pizza you are starting to see around Auckland. Likewise the pasta looked cheesy and rich, not fancy. The atmosphere was great, but again not fancy. Plastic plants, fairy lights, plastic woven chairs, red and white chequered tablecloths. Dean Martin playing over the staff shouting at each other in a mostly jovial way. Great location, spectacular views if you get the right spot. I don't know anywhere else in Auckland that you can get a stubbie in a restaurant for $7, especially not in beach front property. This was indicative of the great value! They also do byo. This is a perfect place to go if you want somewhere you can relax and enjoy, eat and drink and have fun. If you want cool, fancy, trendy, or exceptional food, go somewhere else.

I've been here a couple of times with my partner and both times I've been thoroughly impressed. For starters, the atmosphere is quite nice. We have sat both in the outside area and inside. The owners have made two nice areas for enjoying your meal. The staff are extremely friendly and accomodating and the food arrives at the table quicker than most restaurants. The prices are slightly cheaper than other similar restaurants. The one thing I was really impressed with though, is the policy that gluten free pizza is available for no extra charge. I don't have an intolerance, but this just struck me as a very kind thing for the restaurant to do for people who usually have to spend a lot more on food. So if you're gluten intolerant, this is a great place for you to go!

Had a really lovely meal here. Lovely spot and food was amazing. Must try the mussels! Staff and service was great. Excellent little spot. Fitout could do with an update but hey not fussy for a little local. This place is also on uber eats. Only other down comment would be dessert prices at $10.50 although the serving was large you could share easily.