El Greco - Greek Italian Eatery
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Exceptional service, exquisite food, and an unforgettable dining experience! Honestly one of the most deserving five stars I’ve experienced; would love to come back soon! I would highly recommend visiting El Greco for any occasion. It’s a great venue for an intimate dinner or a larger gathering! I was impressed at the level of service provided to us from the moment we arrived (on a Saturday @ 12:30pm, quite a few customers, but not too busy). The staff were really helpful with explaining the menu and providing recommendations. Really fun and attentive staff, promptly checking in to ensure everything was perfect, which was appreciated. I’m sure there will be something here for everyone to enjoy. We stared with the pesto and Parmesan pizza bread, and it was amazing just how simple, yet rich the flavours were. The bread itself was light and soft. A must-try! For mains, we had Gyros El Greco and the beef lasagna - both very impressive! Good layers on the lasagna, and a really nice sauce to go with it. We were pleased at how filling the dishes were (would be fantastic for sharing as a group!). For dessert, we had the Vesuvio chocolate cake to-go and it’s perfect to have while enjoying the views on Campbells bay (only a 2 minute walk away). I can’t think of anything to improve on this experience. It’s definitely comparable in price to other restaurants, but the quality of service and food is one of the best I’ve come across! It might be a bit of a drive if you’re not based on the shore, but it is truly worth the excursion if you haven’t been and would like to try more Mediterranean cuisine!
Sang Hyun KimSang Hyun Kim
10
I could have sworn I already wrote a rave review about El Greco on our first visit, but since I don't see it, it's worth writing a second review for our second visit as it will be one of many more to come. George and Kostas will welcome you in like family, happy to banter and check in on your experience; it is a place to dine and talk after all. Indoor and outdoor seating - make sure you book ahead, especially if wanting to sit outside. But let's get onto the food ... Basically, everything is great haha. It's easier to say that than list specifics but I'm going to do it anyways. Their house speciality Gyros El Greco is the best of its type I've had, and easily shareable 2 to 4 ways if others are getting main or multiple entrees. The lasagna, dry seafood pasta, and spaghetti carbonara are always going to be winners. The meatball entree is an absolute must for their amazingly rich yet thin pasta sauce. Those are our go-tos, but we're still trying more dishes to see what else they do great like the moussaka. Oh, and the fried calamari are gigantic, meaty rings.
Geoff WilsonGeoff Wilson
00
Friday night dinner booking for 10 Ordered, drinks, entry mains and dessert. Suitable for vegetarians. The vegan menu is very limited however staff are able to switch up items on request. It took 20mins for us to be seated (we booked in advance) was hard to get a staff member to take our order to start with, following this it was 45min to get our food. The manager then offered flat breads on the house, we were very hungry and got 2 flat bread for the whole table of 10. Moving forward, meals arrived together and they checked on the food after we had a chance to dig in. The food portions I felt were on the smaller side however my colleagues were happy with their portions. Overall extremely happy with what we received over all courses. The atmosphere was very busy, as expected on a Friday night. The venue feels like it needs a bit more spacing. The outside area can be cold in winter as they have a sliding door that is let open by patrons. Toilets are clean and well taken care of. Parking is limited street parking is available.
Bianca TBianca T
40
Had dinner last night at El Greco and we absolutely loved the experience. From the warm and friendly staff, to the comfortable outdoor seating, to the amazing food, everything was exceptional. We had a quiet dog and this was fine. Flat surfaces, so ok for wheelchairs too. Our fried has celiacs and this also was not a problem. I loved the Italian lagers (it was great to have another option, rather than just Peroni). The 7 ⭐️ Metaxa was similar to a Cognac, full of flavours and a great way to finish the night over dessert. Nice wine selections too. Really enjoyed all the food - souvlaki, squid, pasta. Lots of generous amounts of salad. My only feedback would be to only use vegetables that are in season. Brussel sprouts are not in season now, which means they’re probably cooked from frozen and we found them mushy. Apart from that we loved everything about dining here and would highly recommend it to others. Graci!
Ray CRay C
00
Exquisite. Very personal touch. Delicious food and nice Mediterranean type ambience with the music and the smell of the ocean nearby and all. Staff were friendly and accommodating (we didn't have a booking and were still accommodated but asked to please be considerate of times for booked clients and to be done by 19:30 - which we were), but everything was nonetheless perfect, no long waiting times, and very very popular (like, some patrons were parking more than a block away and walking to the restaurant, kind of popular), so yeah, bookings are definitely advisable!! But overall it was really very enjoyable and satisfying experience. Oh, and did I mention that the food was delicious!? Because, it was, it really was delicious!!
Leon CoetzeeLeon Coetzee
40
Yo, check out El Greco - Greek Italian Eatery – it’s like this awesome spot in Auckland where you get legit Greek and Italian vibes. With a solid 4.7 stars on Google Maps, it’s no secret that locals and out-of-towners are all about it. Peep these highlights from the reviews: • “The food is unreal! Super fresh, crazy authentic, and they don’t mess around with portion sizes.” • “Service is top-notch. The crew is friendly, on point, making sure you’re having a blast.” • “The vibe is chill and cozy. Perfect spot to kick back, enjoy some grub with your crew.” Honestly, if you’re after a real deal Greek or Italian meal in Auckland, El Greco is the move. Seriously, you won’t regret it! 🌟
Amin KazemiAmin Kazemi
10
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Address
Unit 1/1 The Esplanade, Campbells Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand
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+64 9 475 5772
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Website
elgreco.co.nz
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attractions: Mairangi Bay Beach, Woolworths Mairangi Bay, Campbells Bay Beach, Ray White Mairangi Bay, Centennial Park, Mairangi Bay Fisheries, Fruit World Mairangi Bay, Campbell’s Bay Reserve, Mairangi Bay Workshop, North Shore Community Toy Library, restaurants: Mairangi Bay Bakery PIE2Go, Campbells Bay Tennis Club, Mairangi Bay Bowling Club, Hiroba Sushi, Kiwi Tennis Pro Shop, Long Cloud BBQ, Cellar Maison

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