A permanent fixture on the ‘best restaurant’ lists since 1986, Prego still stands tall as one of the best dining choices in Ponsonby. An emphasis on simple Italian food with the best-quality ingredients means Prego’s menu features some firm favourites, with many seasonal variations to surprise and delight even the pickiest ‘foodie’.

Alfresco and indoor dining, fabulous award-winning food and friendly and attentive staff – running a great restaurant is an art, yet Prego makes the whole experience seem effortless. And for that we say ‘grazie’.

Overview

Price Range Lavish
Ambience Lively
Accepts credit cards Yes
Noise level Upbeat
Licence This venue is licenced

Products and specialities

Italian
Modern
Kids menu
Takeaways

Hours

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  • HolidaysClosed
Reviews

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Prego is one of my new, favourite restaurants. The food is simple, yet stunning, the way Italian food should be. The service is lovely.

The food is fab and the atmosphere exciting! This is my regular Friday 'date night' dinner with my hubby! ♡

I love this place! Every time my husband and I come here for a special night we are always treated so well, and the food is exeptionally excellent. We are parents to two pre-schoolers, so nights out are a rare treat, so we know we need to go to a reliably fantastic place to eat amazing food! Thanks Prego, we love your work.

I love the eye fillet steak, first of all, but the staff are also so incredibly friendly and professional that you always feel welcome there! I have terrible food allergies and they are always very polite and careful about checking ingredients for me. I really appreciate it.

A true classic. Like "Cheers", everybody knows your name. Supremely reliable. Family friendly like the Italians do it (not like the Americans do). Just our absolute favourite. We celebrate every occasion here. So much so that Brandon can now guess who's birthday it is. Staff, food, wine list (oh Lord! The Two Hands, Gnarly Dudes Shiraz) atmosphere, service, everything is faultless. Prego, we'd be lost without you

An Auckland, and more pointedly, Ponsonby Rd, icon, Prego is perfect for any occasion. The best for a long work lunch, or a casual Saturday evening espresso martini with girlfriends. You can't go past the Prego Pie in winter, but the Vitello Tonata is my all time fave!

Best calamari in Auckland. Great to sit out in the courtyard and enjoy with a glass of wine!

Best Calamari in Auckland. Get a seat in the courtyard with a nice glass of wine - perfect Saturday afternoon.

An oldie but a goodie, food is always amazing, lovely service, beautiful courtyard area.

How about the service for starters! Authentic Italian, beautiful and relaxing courtyard, smiles all around. Killer calamari.