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Tuesday to Saturday 5pm to late for Dinner bookings
Thursday to Saturday 11:30am to 2:30pm for Lunch bookings

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La Rosa Restaurant
4.6
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Michelle Swan
00:44 07 Apr 25
Always an awesome place to dine.
Anisha Din
23:34 01 Apr 25
Loved the food and the drinks.Only thing is that you should do online reservations, otherwise you will not be given a table.
Sarah Anthony
03:26 27 Mar 25
I really enjoy coming to La Rosa. The service is always great, the food is delicious and good portion sizes and the ambience is good too. I will definitely be coming back.
Josh Gordon
05:36 17 Mar 25
Excellent restaurant. I was there with my girlfriend, my mum and her partner and we had the best night. My mum’s partner has recently been diagnosed with quite a few food intolerances and we were so impressed that La Rosa could cater for all his allergies! The ambiance is so nice, staff are attentive and kind and food is outstanding.
gabriela farias
04:20 17 Mar 25
Best Italian restaurant in Auckland!!Lovely staff and food is amazing!!Chorizo gnocchi and spaghetti gamba are my favourite dishes!Easy parking on the roads nearby. Kid friendly and wheelchair accessible. Better to book as it can get pretty busy sometimes.You will not be disappointed!
mark and family
16:28 10 Mar 25
Pam Phander-Buxton
04:59 07 Mar 25
Food is impeccable, staff are extremely attentive and the lunch time special is amazing. So much choice and everything is prepared to an extremely high standard. A little slice of Italy in west Auckland. Bellissimo! 🇮🇹🍝
Wendy Brown
23:01 06 Mar 25
I've been here a few times, and each time, food has been great, and the staff are super lovely and efficient. No long waits for food or drinks even when busy. And prices are good too.
Grant Purchase
08:00 05 Mar 25
climberdude23
04:16 21 Feb 25
Danielle Mueth
05:38 19 Feb 25
Karen Bailey
07:01 17 Feb 25
Great food and awesome service.
Alan Reid
09:47 09 Feb 25
Never ever disappoints - staff, service and food is always so good
Tallulah Adjani
08:47 01 Feb 25
Betty Yu
10:17 29 Jan 25
Lovely hidden gem. Great food and service, excellent value for money. Can’t believe this was never been recommended by one of my friends. I will definitely spread the name around.
Vanishia Hillman
20:46 09 Jan 25
T. Williams
11:27 04 Jan 25
Love the food here, EVERYTHING is delicious. Went to Rome and Naples last year and didn't have one meal as good as this, well done team 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Kathryn Malloy
06:35 24 Dec 24
Fabulous serviceAuthentic Italian food
Luize Alves
09:08 22 Dec 24
The food is amazing, from the appetizers to the desserts. There isn’t a single dish I’ve tried that I wouldn’t want to eat again and again.The service is always impeccable and one of a kind. I must say, this is definitely a place you NEED to experience. Certainly my favorite restaurant in New Zealand.
Katrina Brown
07:44 19 Dec 24
Massive servings definitely get money's worth. Oh and there plate onnnn point. Staff are efficient and so professional.. Can't wait to be back next month 🙌 🤗
Wendy Christie
18:18 15 Dec 24
A lovely little restaurant, meals are always delicious, lovely staff, very skilled chef!!! WE LOVE IT!! ❤️
Nrain Sinjali
04:27 15 Dec 24
One of the finest Italian Restaurant in the west Auckland i enjoyed every single time today spent over here enjoying Lunch special with garlic bread and margarita pizza with peroni beer americano mocha and another pint of peroni beer staff are really great in service the place is top of its standard i love this place soon will visit with friends and family highly recommended.
Cristiane Gongora
07:32 07 Dec 24
Everything was good, we will can back again
Rodrigo Oliveira
07:27 07 Dec 24
Ersin
18:56 04 Dec 24
Excellent service, good atmosphere and very good food ! I definitely recommend this place 👌
greg van kan
07:50 02 Dec 24
The lunch menu is amazing... the garlic bread is the best!!!
Rachel Deborah
18:34 01 Dec 24
Set menu was beautiful! I went for a group and many groups there as I see what value from money to atmosphere to the food it was! Wonderful dining experience and the dessert was amazing!
Paul W Ashley
22:19 25 Nov 24
Sagar Patel
07:38 21 Nov 24
Firstly fresh and positive vibes as we entered the restaurant with great welcoming from lovely staff members. We ordered vegetarian pizza and pastas along with bread dips and garlic bread which were all so good all I can say. Very well organised staff I would say as we did not have ask them to come and serve they were just there when we wanted to add more.
Lrd Bsi
05:35 16 Nov 24
Not often we give a 5/5 review. Well done La Rosa. Service was perfect.. food was amazing. A good representation of top notch management. We will be back!
Esera Maea
17:21 11 Nov 24
My favourite
Sharmini Nair
10:27 07 Nov 24
Chicken rissoto and lava cake was absolutely delicious
James Pattullo
07:27 02 Nov 24
Lovely Italian Food. Place was packed as usual.
joaopnz
07:37 25 Oct 24
Great place. Food is very good.
dianne mckenzie
22:31 22 Oct 24
Love this place, went for our wedding anniversary and got a lovely treat at the end
rosa lisete
11:44 18 Oct 24
Super yummy food here and really nice restaurant atmosphere. We had a dinner here with family and friends ordered a big range of food. Didn’t took much time to serve it. It was delicious. You must book it in advance. It’s very popular and very busy restaurant. Will definitely be back.
Isobel Cooper
10:04 18 Oct 24
Aalisha D
21:43 12 Oct 24
I visited this place yesterday evening with my friend. I was highly impressed with the food they serve, the waitresses were also very friendly towards us. However, I found the manager (the lady who was billing us) to be really rude and racist towards me and my friend. First she gave us an eye roll when we were ordering the food, and then she gave us looks as soon as we finished to just leave the table asap. We felt really uncomfortable and didn’t feel like she was happy with our presence. Moreover towards the end when we were leaving we smiled at her and said thank you goodbye but she wasn’t even bothered to look at us. This kind of service is unacceptable and she needs to change her attitude towards her customers. Even though I loved the food I would not return to this place because of her attitude.
Zoey Li
00:43 11 Oct 24
Barry
19:40 06 Oct 24
The residents from the Retirement Village enjoyed their meals, Service was good and Meals were great value for your money.
Parisa Sadeghi
06:02 06 Oct 24
cee doubleyou
21:18 04 Oct 24
Was personally recommended by a family member, didn’t disappoint, arrived without a reservation on a busy Friday night, shown a table immediately. Generous size main dishes, will order accordingly next time so we can try the desert menu.
Jennifer Blake
05:40 30 Sep 24
I cannot rate this restaurant more highly. Amazing service. Food delicious and wonderful atmosphere. We always have a good time here.
Noel Jackson
20:20 29 Sep 24
Kris Mar
07:57 26 Sep 24
Amazing food, atmosphere, and true Italian flavour. The pasta is amazing and cooked just right. We LOVED it!
Damiano Carlino
18:35 21 Sep 24
Easter Lanifole
03:24 21 Sep 24
Booking in advance. Experience from entry is a very family friendly atmosphere. Thank you to staff as we felt welcomed.
John Prior
01:35 20 Sep 24
Nothing to fault.Food and service excellent and very reasonably priced.
Carol Keys
08:08 11 Sep 24
Excellent service excellent fiod
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00:03 11 Sep 24
Tarana Mistry
07:22 03 Sep 24
Rodrigo Dirk
03:18 31 Aug 24
High recommended!!!
Michel Kluge
22:19 30 Aug 24
Amazing quality of food and customer service.
Quin Webster
18:47 25 Aug 24
Great place, great food. Most enjoyable
Tracy Grey
21:55 22 Aug 24
Delicious food served hot, my favourite Italian restaurant hands down - the best! Can't wait to go back for Mothers Day!
H Shaw
01:28 21 Aug 24
One of my favourite restaurants in the whole of Auckland – in Glen Eden!!! Really took me back to family restaurants in rural Italy – vibrant, warm environment and delicious LARGE meals! Loved the BYO option too haha.
Saigey Lashes
08:49 15 Aug 24
Have been coming to La Rosa for a couple years now and can honestly say, they never ever disappoint. The food & service miraculously gets better each visit. Tonight we went and they were super packed however we were able to enjoy our 2 course meals and be in and out within a hour, impeccable service always! Best Italian restaurant we’ve ever visited.
Zane Miller
08:15 15 Aug 24
The service and food is good. However it annoys me when I m presented with a $355 bill to have an eftpos charge of $7.50 added when paying.Really getting sick of the restaurant trade who are reporting poor turnovers and wanting me to help pay their bank charges.Why is it that I can go to the supermarket who must work on way smaller margins and pay by credit card without surcharge.Time to consider if you want my custom in future…
Louise Gardner
02:40 10 Aug 24
Always enjoy a meal here
Sophia Warson
03:56 08 Aug 24
All other restaurants, take note. This is how you do it.I, personally, don't like to go out for Italian because, in my opinion, that's something you can easily do at home. But La Rosa is something different.The food here is delicious, cooked well, good flavour, well priced, I have nothing to complain about.The service is great, the waitstaff remember us from many many years ago which is a lovely touch you just don't get everywhere.The atmosphere is lovely, it takes you straight back to Italy, even though you're in little old Glen Eden.
Andrea Collier
19:45 31 May 24
This has to be one of my favourite places. You can tell by how often it's our first choice for dinner. Pair with good friends and you've got a recipe for a great night. Sorry, my pics don't do it justice.
Lynne Paskaleff
02:09 03 May 24
Service very good. Today my $29 dollar lunch was garlic bread, a glass of wine and calamari with chips and salad. However, I then got offered the dessert menu and succumbed so out went the $29...My pannacotta was perfect. Coffee excellent. Good parking across the way. Wheelchair accessible. Kids menu available. Still highly recommended
Ross Alaine Ortile
10:47 14 Feb 24
The resto and staff was amazing. You will feel welcome once you arrived. Staff smile non stop and willing to help you with any of your concern. Food is superb for its price. Great service over all. Plus a free intax photo , for celebration of valentines day.❤️
Steve Cullen
02:11 03 Feb 24
Firstly, great vibe walking to our table. Staff were absolutely amazing. First class service. I had the 500g Rib-eye meal. Wow is so I can say. Veges with it was exceptional with the blue cheese sauce. Wife and kids loved their meal as well. Loved my vodka and lime drink so I had more. 😂 Overall, great experience with amazing food and awesome staff.
H C
12:48 16 Dec 23
I have been to this restaurant twice now and they have delivered beautiful dishes of generous portion sizes both times. In my latest visit, I would highly recommend the Maiale and the parfait. They were such stand out dishes! The gorgonzola pizza was well-executed allowing all flavours to take the stage. The gamberi was also nice, but definitely needing the bread to soak up slightly heavy salted garlic/herb oil. I’d prefer the ragu to have a bit more depth of flavour, also.Overall a great experience and addition to good West Auckland spots. Lovely service and great ambiance. I would recommend to book just in case it gets quite busy (which was the case in my last visits).
Nora Ah Yen
04:45 06 Dec 23
A few rowdy people on the night we visited but the service and food surpassed this echo and disturbance. Absolutely loved the service from entering to leaving. The chef cooked my steak to perfection.. plus all trimmings. Cocktail 🍸 was next level, on point. Would definitely be back.
Aeon The Destroyer
05:27 04 Dec 23
Most amazing staff, the food was incredible and the atmosphere was cozy and bustling but not overpowering or too loud, definitely well worth coming here and I will absolutely be back, many thanks to the wait staff and kitchen staff for the amazing service and fantastic food! Highly recommend
Sunil Khandelwal
18:09 19 Nov 23
The restaurant is located at the corner and the reservation is a must before you go there. We ended up taking a Take Out due to that and ordered Pasta in Creamy Sauce with vegetables and no sesame, folks were welcoming to our special dietary and customization request and it turned out to be one of the best pasta we had in the area.They had a bunch of other vegetarian options as well apart from Pasta and could be a good place for anyone looking for a fancy dinner.
cheekybulls
00:50 13 Oct 23
Well established Italian restaurant in Glen Eden. This is a popular spot so it is recommended to book using their easy online booking system. Nicely greeted at the desk and shown to the table straight away. Waitress was attentive and explained specials. Order efficiently taken and meals came out quickly. Well presented and generous portion size. Meals were delicious. Definitely recommend this restaurant to others.
ENKI'S FUN TECHNO STUFF (EnkiTrillionaire)
02:36 01 Oct 23
I dunno where my review went but I've definitely written before about how great this restaurant is. Any special occasion we have, we always go to La Rosa. This is Italian at its best and we've been to many. Three words to sum it all up...VERY LOVELY & DELICIOUS! Hang on that's four ; )
Brenda Baker
03:06 24 Sep 23
Great food that does not come at a huge cost. Reasonably priced and very yummy food.
Ashi Ezz
07:31 26 Aug 23
This Italian restaurant is quite enjoyable. It boasts a welcoming and cozy atmosphere that sets the tone. The staff members are friendly and contribute to the positive vibe. The food they serve is quite good, and they offer appealing lunch deals.I opted for the spaghetti shrimp (Gamberi) and the polo. The pasta in the polo dish was cooked just right, and the chicken tasted fresh. However, the creaminess was a bit overpowering and heavy. It might be better to use a lighter cream or reduce the amount. The Spaghetti was also well-prepared, with perfectly cooked shrimp. The only drawback was that the garlic flavor was a bit stronger than desired. Using a knife to cut the garlic, rather than a garlic crusher, might help balance the flavor better. The garlic bread was a highlight, being both flavorful and crunchy.On the whole, the experience was pleasant, and I'd like to extend my thanks to the chef for their efforts.
Louise Fowler
01:34 23 Jul 23
The food is really great and the servings are generous. We took friends who hadn't been before and they all said they would be back. The wait staff are lovely and attentive and every course came out right on time. Not too fast, not too slow. The restaurant was really busy and with that comes a bit of noise but it wasn't too bad. From outside, the restaurant is not much to look at and the decor inside could maybe do with a refresh but it's about the food and service which is top notch.
Dulani Rupasinghe
08:38 26 Jun 23
Amazing service. Food was OK, didn't knock it out of the park for us. Lovely ambience and very busy restaurant.
Catherine Chee 卡特林徐
01:09 24 Jun 23
We had the $29 lunch special. Totally worth it and authentic pasta. Highly recommended!
James Corcoran
05:58 05 May 23
Been here 5 times over the years and every single time was brilliant. These guys have a high rating for a reason and it’s stood the test of time with over 800 reviews.I proposed to my now wife here and have returned tonight for our wedding anniversary.This time I ordered garlic bread with the ‘Pollo’.A crumbed chicken stuffed with mozzarella and spinach, side of veges and buttery mashed potato. Very tasty no complaints.The staff were once again very accomodating and friendly, asking us how we were as we were seated and refilling our table water without us asking. Along with quick clearing of the table. Very good special awareness.If you want some delicious Italian food you aren’t going to find too many other places like this out West. Well done yet again La Rosa.
KathFralla
23:50 11 Mar 23
Amazing service, food and ambiance! I finished my pasta all by myself which speaks volume of how much I liked it. This is definitely one of the top restaurants that we dined in.I would definitely come back with the family again :)
Amber-rose Sampayo
00:46 06 Jan 23
Good little restaurant with great ambience and attentive staff. The cocktails were great, and the entrees OK, but the mains could have been better. We got the special lobster tail pasta and the lobster tail was over cooked and rubbery. I got the steak which was cooked perfectly but was just lacking that special flavour bomb. It’s definitely not a bad restaurant, and maybe we just ordered the wrong things. I’ll come back and get a pizza or non-seafood pasta next time.
Tony Wan
02:02 24 Dec 22
Have been here several times. Just back for a dinner meal recently. As usual, a great place with pleasant environment. Crowded, so booking is absolutely necessary. Service was friendly and the food was awesome. Keen on Italian food? This place is recommended. You will not be disappointed.
Bret Dragt
11:09 19 Jul 22
La Rosa is a beautiful restaurant situated in the heart of Glen Eden. I took my partner here for her birthday dinner and we truly believe this was one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. The food was high quality, prepared quickly and was very reasonably priced. The staff were lovely and very accomodating. My partner and I shared the Arancini and Bruschetta for starters, followed by the Chicken Risotto and Pork Leg for mains, and capped it all off with cappuccino, white chocolate Parfait and chocolate lava cake for dessert. What an amazing feast! Wow! 5/5 Stars and would highly recommend this place to anyone, especially those looking to treat a loved one to a special meal! Will definitely becoming here again in the future.
Jayashree Mishra
11:34 30 Jun 22
Lovely staff and fantastic food. I went to La Rosa to celebrate my birthday and it was totally worth it. Being a foodie, I have tried and tasted at most of the Italian restaurants and have found La Rosa to be one of the best. The slow cooked lamb is a must have. Would definitely come back! Keep up the good work!
Laquon Rose (QUON)
23:21 28 Jun 22
What can I say? Perfection in Glen Eden. More than worth the drive. I can say that because I’ve been 6 times now that’s 5 dinners plus 1 lunch with a friend. Each and every single time the service was on point, instinctual in fact. Like the water was low they gave more. Checked in to make sure you’re satisfied. Drinks were regular. The food was timed just right and so too the dessert. What makes us return again and again are the food is oh so Italian delicious and the service is consistently perfect. The ambience is exciting as the acoustics provide that buzz that feels great to be out feeling. Hard to find this combination in every restaurant. Absolutely recommend to food lovers. Price expectation of a family of 4 (2kids/2adults)spend from $100 to $170 for a 2 hour dinner sitting. Good value great food. Well worth it!
Josh Wilson
10:11 24 Jun 22
Absolutely fabulous food, everything had magnificent flavour, in a well balanced appropriately portioned yet light meal.Staff perfectly preempted your needs almost every time, even down to turning on/off the heaters outdoors.The outdoor area was well sheltered with draft free screens, perfect for the windy/rainy night that we were dining.
Alyssa Miles
07:43 20 Jun 22
The staff were absolutely lovely and accommodated for our large group. The restaurant has a really cool atmosphere and is warm and cosy. The food was delicious, reasonably priced and came in really good serving sizes. It came out at a reasonable pace too. We all left so happy and so, so full.
Caroline Lemos
08:12 17 Jun 22
We’ve been there a couple times and tried different dishes in both occasions. Everything was absolutely superb. Probably one of the best Italian Restaurants in Auckland. Highly recommendedNow after a year and a few more more visits to La Rosa we decided to try out the mains and, OMG, just superb, flavourful and cooked to perfection! We had the eye fillet and the rib eye steak
Regina Lamositele
01:45 09 May 22
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The best restaurant in West Auckland.Could not recommend this place highly enough. Top quality food, service and reasonably priced. My family and I of 10 had a late Mothers Day lunch here yesterday. Our waiter had great customer service, communication and was very attentive.Thank you for making Mothers Day extra special! :)
pari rosy singh
22:14 25 Mar 22
Went there for dinner. The place and environment is so beautiful. I loved being there. Its like Italy in a little basket. The food could be a bit better . The chef was trigger happy with salt . The food was edible , however i wont go back to spend more money. Had a fabulous time overall . The staff were lovely as well. Thank you fir an amazing evening💞
Lyle Lex
12:31 15 Jan 22
Excellent staff. Very accommodating. Booked a reservation via google but did not notice the date. But still welcomed us for a dine. Consistent with checking vaccination pass. Very respectful approach to customers. Good food, wished for more portioning because i wanna eat more, but over all fair serving. No photos cause we enjoyed the food. highly recommended.
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