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The Italians

35 Kerikeri Rd, Kerikeri, New Zealand
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Ranked #3 of 23 restaurants in Kerikeri
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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- 24 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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93% Recommend
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Hertfordshire
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157 reviews 157 reviews
61 restaurant reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

In terms of this review less is more. This place was just great in all aspects, as noted in the heading. Clearly very popular, you should book in advance. The place was packed when we were there on a Monday night in March. A wide ranging menu should cover all tastes and everything that our party had was superb.

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Kennebunkport, Maine
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Best Italian food I've ever tasted outside Italy absolutely delicious.... Great family run feel to the place

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Kerikeri, New Zealand
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52 reviews 52 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We arrived for our booked table for 2 at 7.45pm as arranged. The place was buzzing and we had a nice welcome by the young wait staff. The special that evening was pizza and a glass of beer or house wine. We opted for the a la carte of flattened pork fillet in a masala sauce with mushrooms and cream... More

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We only had Pizza, it was excellent. Prepared by an Italian chef/owner who seems to know his food. Great ambience - everyone having a great time.

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Pukekohe
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Food was great! Very hearty and rustic. First time for me but my husband has eaten here regularly on his business trips to Kerikeri. I can see why! Brilliant blues music added to the atmosphere.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We recently had the chance to return to our favourite Italian restaurant in Keri Keri with family and guests. This restaurant has great food service, value for money, ambiance, nothing is to much for them (they even downloaded their music play list for us!) Our guests who had never been there before had a great experience and will return again... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

We really enjoyed this yet again. This time we took some locals and they enjoyed it so much they will be back. Have also spread the word about this great little restaurant and heard from others that they enjoyed it too. Cosy and with great service.

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Orbost, Australia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We have been to many Italian restaurants since spending time in Northern Italy a few years ago but this place has outdone them all. The atmosphere, the noise, the smells and the many happy diners brought back great memories. The very busy waiters were very good and friendly. The food was superb all produced to order in a very small... More

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Palmerston North, New Zealand
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14 reviews 14 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

As title says.. tried the signature pasta dish 'just like momma used to make' - i wish it was my momma who made it when i was a boy becuase it was amazing! Resturant was very busy and the staff were clearly flat out but the service and flavour didnt falter one bit. I can see why so popular

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Sydney Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We didn't have a booking but we were promptly seated at spare table on the verandah so at this atge were impressed. However from then on service was very slow. We did allow for the fact that they were busy but a booked table of 5 who came in long after us got served first. My husband enjoyed his chicken... More

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