For Michael Dearth, who opened fine-dining restaurant The Grove in 2004, his new eatery Baduzzi is a way for him to get back to his Italian-American roots.

The restaurant name comes from the Sicilian word for "meatballs" - a staple of Michael's household when growing up. There is an entire section dedicated to them at Baduzzi, as well as a selection of other great Italian dishes.

Go in for a hearty breakfast of Italian baked eggs, a meatball sub at lunchtime or settle in for the evening for a meal of great Italian fare.

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We celebrated New years eve here, what a delight! The food was wonderful, but the service is wha really struck me. Good form!

Best place for vegetarian lovers of Italian food. Must try the saffron gnocchi. …..

Food is always fantastic espescially the pasta and desserts, would definitely recommend

The staff and the food and the drinks are amazing

Fantastically busy and buzzing. Outstanding food which warrants the regular appearance of this place in various top restaurant lists. Every dish a masterpiece, but what really sets this place apart is the staff: confident, knowledgeable and on pointe, with a degree of enthusiasm I've not seen anywhere else in NZ. Bravo!

Haven't made it for dinner yet as its always so booked out! and never have time to wait 1hour for a table, which is a shame but managed after dinner at another restaurant to grab a delicious dessert here! had the yummy tiramisu and the chocolate lava cake which was very rich and tasty!

Superb food, the best Italian for vegetarian foodies like me. Their Saffron Gnocchi were to die for................. Very pleasing options

Fine dining at its finest. Very good food topped with amazing decor. Always the place to go to for special occasions.

Amazing food, with one of a kind ambience!

I went here with friends ( who won a meal here from a radio promo ) I had the pork belly and it tasted so amazing the inside decor is so pretty and the staff are so helpful and friendly i can assure you i never had a empty glass on the table, the starter tasted so good i wish i could go home and cook like this and the dessert is heavanly would definatly reccomend heading here 5 stars