Reviews of ELMO'S. (Restaurant) in Auckland (Auckland).

ELMO'S

676 Reviews

113 Comments

Restaurant

Italian restaurant

Bar

Brunch restaurant

Cocktail bar

Pizza restaurant

151 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand

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Information of ELMO'S, Restaurant in Auckland (Auckland)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of ELMO'S

N. T.

Staff are amazing and totally on the ball, always keeping an eye on you to make sure you have all you need. Food was fantastic, I enjoyed all courses. We are pretty picky as we dine out frequently. I would highly recommend this place. Only fault I could find would be the cocktails were not very fancy in comparison to others but definitely packed a punch ha ha

l. v.

food was good and the staff were amazing. just little bit pricey. ambiance was also great

I. R.

My spaghetti was al dente and very tasty. The fried potato skins were great, fabulous olives. On the whole the service was good. My only complaint would be being served spaghetti with only a fork - no spoon to swirl my spaghetti up with. Given this is an Italian restaurant, I wouldn't expect to have to ask for one. When I did ask, the waiter brought me a dessert spoon instead of a soup spoon. We went on Saturday night and it was very loud. Not recommended for a date night. Overall a lovely dinner.

G.

Fantastic pizza, brilliant desserts, food allergies and vegan needs comfortably catered for, all via excellent service. We shall be back very soon. Thank you for taking the time to provide such an outstanding experience :)

J. C.

Quality level 3 take out. Arrived in 20 minutes on a busy evening. Food was stunning, the new beef cheek lasagna is out of this world. Highly recommend

R. M.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. More of a share plate kind if restaurant. A great date date night or diner with friends and family. Will definitely be coming back to sample more of the menu!

L. A.

Absolutely amazing place for large groups. The best APEROL SPRITZ in NZ. Give a try to their special ones! We came for happy hour and tried them all ($12 each). Our group was taken care so well. I think he was a manager and he was able to cater to our crazy needs such as keto (I know, in Italian place), vegan (!) and vegetarian. Service was incredibly fast and food is delicious. Great value if you order set menu ($35). Overall great buzzy vibe, awesome food. Just perfect experience.

A. H.

I had a brilliant dining experience here! I'm vegan and my partner is omni - we went to share potato skins and the accouterments were served on the side so we could both enjoy the spuds and he didn't miss out of the cheese. My main (vegan pizza) was beautiful and the customer service was exceptional. Highly recommend 👌

L. J.

I love the environment, perfect for a girls night out. The pizza was amazing, handmade pizza base and beautiful truffle selections .

R. L.

[Initial Review #1]: Came here for the first time to try the seasonal spinach and ricotta ravioli served with burnt truffle butter, sage, hazelnut, fresh black truffle. The ravioli was excellent (10/10), well seasoned and overall one of the best truffle dishes I have had in New Zealand and at a reasonable price (~$27). The ambience was excellent with a cool vintage styled bar. [Update #2]: Returned to Elmos for drinks during their Aleritivo (happy) hour before having dinner elsewhere. All the staff are super attentive, good work! They have a decent selection of drinks during their happy hour ranging from $8-12. I would highly recommend the limoncello spritz! [Update #3] Having come here at least 5 times I can say that ELMOS consistently delivers on good food, service and atmosphere. I would also suggest trying out their Aperol Spritz and “Who shot the President” cocktail. In regards to food the black pepper spaghetti and truffle shuffle pizza are also high recommendations of mine.

D. M.

The old golden dawn personally I prefer it better selection of beverage's staff not so intent on looking cool but just being the lovely soles they are in my 3 visits I only met nice chilled people love the place

D. Y.

Food was alright and $$ if you’re ready for your wallet to cry because pasta portion is tiny so I recommend getting the pizza. Service is alright but atmosphere is cool. Would I come here again for Italian food? No. The only thing cool was the lady’s washroom, the coolest bathroom views I’ve seen.

C. S.

Great food and prompt service. A bit pricey but in return, you get some of the best pizza in Auckland.

K. H.

Great service and great food. Maybe its just a ponsonby thing but so many other guests have some serious RB face. They need to lighten up geez.

J.

The bottomless brunch at Elmo’s is very efficient, Juliet was awesome and kept us well hydrated. 10/10 would recommend.

C. M.

After 5 years in NZ (and trying many italian restaurants) this is the best one so far! We tried burrata and truffle pizza, it was delicious! Quality of food is premium and attention to detail was more than welcome during lockdown period with a card in our bag thanking us for supporting the business along with the full menu. To you guys at Elmo's, we will definitely order more and come to your restaurant when we're allowed after COVID. Ciao Ciao

a.

Great service, well priced and sensational food. The anchovy flatbread is a 10/10!

A. M.

We loved this place. We came here after just arriving in Auckland. We didn't have a booking but the floor manager quickly found a spot for us and our 2 toddlers (because we didn't have a booking the chairs were a bit on the high side for the little ones but we managed. The restaurant does have high chairs for the kids if you're sitting at the lower tables). The food was also amazing, especially that it accommodated our gluten free and dairy free requirements. The gluten free pizza base was probably one of the nicest tasting bases I have ever had. The customer service was also phenomenal with the staff treating our little ones like big people and taking their orders. This definitely made our 3 year old feel very grown up and helped her behave well during our meal. The girls were also given Elmo to colour in. I would definitely come again if I'm in the area!

C. P.

Fantastic team, amazing products. Our preferred Pizza supplier for our Friday nights. So glad to be out of Lockdown so we can experience these again!

C.

Food is INCREDIBLE. It is disappointing that they don’t answer their phone though as I have allergies and cannot order some items as I don’t know whether I can eat them or not.

M. J.

My partner and I came here last week and you guys were amazing! I've been to ELMOS a few times now as I always crave the brisket pizza. It was my partners first time and he loved it! You guys were a little packed but within less than 10 minutes got us a table! The staff were 10/10, attentive, relaxed and knew how to have a good conversation. The food we ordered was spot on as always. Thank you so much!

N.

Great pizza and atmosphere. Service was a particular strong point - attentive and super friendly! A little bit cramped but perhaps that was just due to the large birthday crowd next to us.

F. W. L.

Great italian restaurant in Ponsonby that serves awesome pasta. While Elmo's market itself as a pizza bar, the stars in our meal there were the pasta! We ordered the linguine pomodoro, the tagliatelle with wagyu and pork sausage, the spanner crab spaghetti and the pepperoni pizza as part of a kids meal. The 3 pasta dishes were all awesome especially the spanner crab spaghetti. The pepperoni pizza as a kid's meal was very good size as its basically a full size pizza that is cut into 6 slices. While the crust is good, the pizza sauce was very tangy and sour so not really right for our tastebuds. That being said, we thoroughly enjoyed our meals as the pasta tasted so good. Service was good too. We went on a very busy Saturday and food was still served within 10 to 15 minutes. Food was quite well priced too especially the kids meal which also comes with complimentary 3 small scoop of ice cream. Will definitely be back for the pasta again.

M.

1 of my favorite places fabulous fabulous staff and amazing meals in a great location 😀

P.

Easy five stars. Delicious everything, we will be back!

J. P.

Seriously amazing food here! Definition of what "made with love" tastes like. 😋. Strongly recommend the Spinach and ricotta ravioli! But if you're after bigger portions, get a pizza.

A. C.

Great food and really atenetative customer service! Will definitely be back.

H.

We had booked for Valentine’s Day, and we had an amazing waitress named Alyssa! She went above and beyond to make it a great dine out. We would definitely recommend the food and drinks here as well!!!

A. B.

Very impressed with the venue and the quality of the food. Beautifully presented and full of flavours. The oysters were a true treat !!!! Great place to sit and watch the Ponsonby scene flow by outside and as we left it was really starting to get packed with a very happy looking crowd. Unfortunately they got some bad press by a group of USA haters who were upset there was an election night party at their sister venue - so ignore the low ratings - they are from ignorant snowflakes.

C. M.

First time at Elmo’s and what a great experience! The food is absolutely amazing, some Italian classics and some twists - everything we tasted melted in our mouths. The service is unmatched, the staff truly cares about your experience. Highly recommend!

K. B.

Wow!!! I went with a group of 6 on Saturday night and we all absolutely loved our meals and drinks. We tried a variety of dishes, the standouts for me were the garlic flat bread, potato skins and all four pasta dishes. I can't wait to go back and try everything else! The cocktails were also delicious and the staff very attentive. Highly recommend!

J.

Excellent friendly customer service. A good place to go for groups. Atmosphere can be kind of noisey. Drinks are a treat

N. B.

One of my favourites in Ponsonby, the pizzas & food is amazing + great selection of craft beer and boutique wines. I recommend this place to all my friends! Beautiful setting and vibe too!

P. C.

My go-to pizza and pasta bar in Auckland! Can’t go past the ravioli, pesto burrata, truffle pizza and potato skins. Also the meatballs are a top pick - quality ingredients and so juicy. LOVE their fun cocktails, such a variety, not to mention the best Espresso Martini I’ve ever had! Great night out all round. Highly recommend. Such a fun vibe and amazing service. Thank you!

K. S.

Margherita Pizza and the Spinach and ricotta ravioli was delish!! Full points on the ambience, service, crowd management and food quality. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars is coz my friend ordered a glass of coke and it happened to have more ice than the actual drink which was a shame. Happy otherwise. Will be back here soon for the flavoursome food.

L. D.

So delicious! Was super excited to see they have added pasta to the menu and it did not disappoint!! Perfect to hit all those Italian cravings. Garlic Pizza Bread is a MUST. Will definitely be back

M. S.

The best Pizzas I have had in a long time. Their Magherita pizza and the Garlic Butter flatbread were my favourite. Overall amazing vibe of the restaurant. Super friendly staff, would like to mention Wladimir and Manish for their awesome hospitality and taking such good care of us. Cant wait to visit again!!!

N. M.

Buratta was absolutely delicious and the flat bread. 5/5 The short rib was a very disappointing as it was overpriced for the quantity and absolutely no seasoning, they also trimmed to much fat making it very bland. Atmosphere and service was good 👍

J.

Amazing pizza - standard classics plus some really unusual ones. The limoncello cocktail immediately took me back to the Almalfi coast😋😋😋

C. C.

The Burrata with the flat bread is a must! Highly recommend any of their pizzas. Such a great vibe and food is amazing

B. H.

First time diner at Elmos but I will definitely be back - staff, food and service were wonderful 👏. Food was both amazing and well priced. Gluten free catered for.

T. B.

Even if you don't feel at home amongst the high pitched hipsters and fancy handbag women as they compete with one another to be heard above the annoyingly loud music...the food will blow your mind and make you wish that this is what came out of your kitchen each night! So pack your earplugs and get the missus a new red dress, its time to learn the future of people and fine food!

M. T.

Extremely helpful even thou we did not have a booking. Highly recommended. Food and cocktails worth every cent..

C. M.

Excellent food and cocktails! Must try the Burrata dish with pistacchio and black garlic purée.

A.

Incredible service, delicious food and the best vibes. Would highly recommend getting burrata and the garlic flat bread. Will be back

D.

Amazing service the server we had was amazing

L.

Ordered some takeaway pizzas from here - they were definitely good but not amazing (luckily I like garlic as they were particularly garlicky!) Expected more based on the price and reviews.

S. P.

Amazing food, if I could rate 6/5 stars I would. Best Italian resto in auckland so far. Would HIGHLY recommend the mushroom truffle oil pizza

m. s.

You’ve not eaten here? OMG what is wrong with you? Get down here right now and experience the delightfully quirky atmosphere and the fantastically sumptuous food, don’t forget the extra belt holes and elasticated waist band for the over indulgence when you just have to try everything it’s so delicious 😍

J.

Nice place and very friendly and great food.

B.

Cool bar, great atmosphere

L. R.

Wonderful service from Vlad. Delicious food. Kid friendly (good menu, colouring pencils and an Elmo to colour in). HIGHLY recommend.

O.

Got me extremely drunk, definitely breached their liquor license. Thank you :)

J.

Really good vibes and perfect for a night out. Pizza i had was delicious

J.

Service on point and the pizza was grand. Had the 'I wanna nduja' pizza and it was incredible, so good no crust was left. 👌

E.

Simply awesome pizza 🤩 🍕

A.

Incredible and elegant bottomless brunch. Would happily go again the next chance we get 😍

R.

The pizzas were amazing, almost to big to get through. Prices were very good and the staff were very friendly.

C.

Hearty Italian pasta in winter with a good house red and good company gets five stars

G.

Honey pizza was incredible. Great service and great pizza.

L.

This is an awesome place with great food and service. Always great beers on tap too!!

H.

Food is amazing, best pizza in Auckland and Burata as delicious as Puglia. Highly recommend

Y.

Just yum🥰

Z.

Kind and welcoming staff. Beautiful decor and food is good.

M.

Love Elmos. Great service, great food. Five stars.

G.

Nice ambience and drinks. Service was terrible.

A.

Great service, cool vibe, lovely pizza

B.

GREAT food & service. Great value for money

D. M.

Good food, and great service. Recommended.

A.

Loved it, everything was perfect. Food, drinks, service & atmosphere.

C.

Great food with great atmosphere.

T.

Yummy pizzas and cocktails. Would go back again!

G.

Great art on the walls Rewarding wines Friendly staff Lovely and warm

A.

Amazing food, great atmosphere!

M.

Loved it

C.

Wow the food! Insanely good ribs and pizza!

R.

Great food, atmosphere and service

D.

Nicole is amazing

L.

Great place for pizza and drinks!

S.

Absolutely incredible food.

J.

Great meal. A bit pricy for quantity.

C.

Amazing burratta, garlic bread, truffle pizza!

h.

Always busy..cheerful staff

P.

Great food and very nice service

A.

Great booze. Great views.

M.

Friendly staff great food

M.

Good food and good environment.

N.

Great food and atmosphere

T.

Best pizzas!!

P.

Cool

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Best restaurant

H.

great service

V.

Great service

P.

Nice place

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