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Fenice

122A Ocean View Road, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
09 372 8711
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4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

It's fantastic going to an affordable local drinking Italian or waiheke wines by the glass in a lively and rustic restaurant. The food was awesome and the prices make you want to come back. I will be back More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Best pizza i have ever had so delicious topping fresh and tasty salami spicy and with just the right fat and chew. Starter sacllops so tasty and lovely piquant tomato sauce. Service excellent and can't wait to go back More

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Sydney
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We had a late lunch here on the afternoon of New Year's Eve, 2011. The sun had finally come out after a few very wet and cold days so we were happy so we were in the mood for some yummy Italian. We more or less had to beg someone to serve us. They were all busy pottering around, even... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Sitting outside with the splendid view and watching the world go by is a pleasant way to relax. Their menu is a little bit different, with dishes ranging in price. We enjoyed our breakfast rhubarb, berry and muesli served in a glass ($5) so much we went back for a rather excellent dinner. Our homemade chicken pate with onion marmalade... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

wonderful food good service , but the place became full of loud borish , men showing of for what ' just rubbish ' .I could not beleive that such a place could allow such behaviour to continue I have been advised by locals that this is often the case .Loud boring behaviour .I could not nor could my two friends... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Greeted by an open plan with seating in view of the kitchen and small bar, the feeling is very welcome. The service was prompt enough, considering the busy times over the holiday period. We were looking for a meal and first impressions certainly lasted. We returned here no fewer than 8 times over the month of December, while day tripping... More

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Auckland
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

I always order the rissotto here which has always been superb. My friend and I enjoyed a great meal with dessert, but the service was very lax. They were not that busy, just innattentive. The Maitre'd was fine, but we had to ask the waitress a couple of times to order food and drinks. The service is very disappointing and... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

We had coffees only, late afternoon. Service was very friendly and prompt from their multi-national staff. Hers was a mocha, mine a long black. Hers was good, apparently, but mine was a bit over-extracted. Nice atmosphere, good feel. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

Drawn into the restaurant by the crackling fire and ambiance, my daughter and I (both foodies) sat down to a remarkable meal and service. The squid ink risotto with scallops delighted us from taste to presentation to size to color balance to retaining heat. The rocket salad was the perfect starter. And, the service was spot on. Our water was... More

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Ngatea
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

We were looking for a "fine dining" experience for a special birthday treat and this place came highly recommended by a local. Sadly we found it to be a very disappointing experience. The open fire in the entrance foyer smoked all night sending smoke through to where we seated making our eyes water. The food was over cooked and when... More

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