🇳🇿 Auckland’s OG Italian Spot | Archie’s Restaurant & Pizzeria 🇮🇹
📍 63 Davis Crescent, Newmarket 💰 $25-31pp | MASSIVE portions (we literally ran out of table space!) 🍝 MUST-ORDER DISHES: 1️⃣ Fettuccine El Pollo (Creamy Chicken Pasta) Silky fettuccine + dreamy Alfredo sauce Unlimited parmesan 🧀 (cheese waterfall, anyone?) Only 2 places make me crave pasta: Archie’s & Prego! 2️⃣ Prosciutto & Mushroom Pizza Wood-fired perfection—thin crust, salty prosciutto, earthy mushrooms Size comparison: "Bigger than my face" 🍕🤯 3️⃣ Pan-Fried Seafood Salad $25 for THIS?! Shrimp, fish, mussels + zesty lemon dressing Actual seafood mountain 🏔️ 4️⃣ Pizza Calabrese (SPICY SPECIAL) Southern Italy vibes—spicy sausage + chili flakes 🌶️ Smoky, punchy, addictive 5️⃣ Penne Tutto Mare (Seafood Pasta) Al dente penne + tangy tomato sauce 🍅 Bonus: Extra chewy = extra satisfying! 💡 Why It’s Legendary: ✅ Authentic recipes (no "Kiwi-Italian" fusion nonsense) ✅ Leftovers? Ha. You’ll lick the plates clean. ✅ Cozy, no-frills vibe (like Nonna’s kitchen 👵) #AucklandEats #ItalianFoodHeaven #CarbsForLife