Parro Auckland: Worth the Hype (Mostly!) 🇮🇹✨

I visited Parro way too late—regret not heeding the recommendation sooner! 🤦♀️Before it blew up in popularity, the staff at neighboring Oohfa strongly endorsed Parro, but I didn’t take their advice. Now? It’s nearly impossible to secure a table! You even need to provide credit card details to make a reservation—I can barely “afford” to dine here now 😂 Let’s break down the dishes:🥩 Chargrilled T-bone Steak: When cooked to the right temperature over charcoal, a T-bone steak can never disappoint! Juicy, smoky, and packed with savory meaty flavor—an absolute standout. 🍰 Salted-Sweet Tiramisu: A total game-changer! I personally crown this Auckland’s BEST tiramisu 🥇 The unique salty-sweet profile is incredibly addictive—creamy, subtly boozy, and perfectly balanced. 🦐 Tiger Prawns: A letdown. The prawns were surprisingly small, and the flesh was cold and tough upon serving 🥺 🐟 Sashimi: The accompanying sauce was well-balanced, but the sashimi itself was too warm. The blood oranges (served straight from the fridge!) were so crisp and refreshing that they completely overshadowed the sashimi’s delicate flavor 🥤 🥟 Ravioli with Preserved Lemon: The preserved lemon added a bright, tangy freshness—such a nice touch! However, the potato and cheese filling was overly rich. My friend and I were both overwhelmed by the creaminess and couldn’t finish it 🤢 Overall experience: Pretty good! It feels like dining in a cozy home kitchen 🏡. Average cost: ~100 NZD per person (excluding alcohol) 💸 Would I return? Without a doubt—if only for that tiramisu! 🥰 #food #MyDailyLife #Auckland #ItalianFood #AucklandLife #AucklandFood #BabyFood (playful tag) #ComeAgain #RestaurantRecommendation #NewZealand