This restaurant had quite a nice ambience and was very busy (in a good way). It could just be the dishes we chose, but the food was very average.

We visited the restaurant during our vacation to NZ last February 2013. The food was very authentic to Italian cuisine and delicious. The restaurant had a nice ambience and was slightly hidden from the street. As that night we visited was pretty chilly, one of the waiters brought me a blanket to feel warmer ;-). All in one a very... More

Prego is a restaurant you can always rely on to serve good food. It is usually fairly packed (they don't take reservations), so choose your night carefully. We've been a number of times over the years and enjoyed the Italian food on offer. The only criticisms I would have is that it can be too dark and difficult to read... More

Both vegetarian couple. Had calamari, pizza bread as starter, shared a vegetarian pizza and shared a sticky date pudding. Place was packed on a rainy, dark Tuesday night but managed to get a table straightaway. Service was average. Had to try catch a waitre/waitress eyes to order. Food came out fast. Pretty noisy atmosphere so not a place for quiet... More

Prego is consistently a great place for dinner. It takes families, business diners, and small and large groups of friends. You can't book, but they have a bar area for drinking and waiting. The wine list has a good range from various countries, and includes a broad range of prices too. The food is always of a high standard. The... More

Always a great experience and a fun place to take overseas guests. Devine food, amazing service and love the styley new Dedon chairs in the courtyard! :)

we found prego on Ponsonby street today and went back for dinner. we did not have to wait for a table but it was full on a monday. i had the rocket salad to start which was good followed by salmon with linguine in a rocket pesto. it was wonderful. my husband got the whole cooked snapper and that was... More

We were recommended this restaurant by our hotel concierge and it was a stellar recommendation! The restaurant had a really friendly but busy vibe to it and the staff were on top of their game. Extensive drinks list and our meals were delicious and served quite promptly. Would love to go there on a chilly winter's night and be warmed... More

Great service, great food, great location - just great....! Can't book, but ok bar, and don't usually have to wait long anyway.