Pravda Cafe & Grill — Restaurant in North Island

So we went to Pravda to celebrate my son's birthday. What can I say, real disappointment and disaster. The Cesar salad was ok but the dressing bland, the calamari was poor the crust was poor so was the flavour. The Tartar was blend too and quality of beef poor or poorly executed. We ordered bread and thought the herb butter would be flavourful but obviously there is a problem with the chef's tast buds. Chicken was ok so was the steak. We asked the sauce on the side but got it on the plate. The chips was stale ,cold and not crispy like proper fries. The biggest disaster was the Brownie it was a lump of hard ganache the Cherie's came from a jar so was the Sauce. It was hard as a rock needed a knife couldn't even finish. The brûlée was edible because of the sorbet but when the menu said Passion fruit you do not expect half of a fruit on the brulé. We thought it would have been infused in the brulé. This was another disaster. Also ordered lemonade but got Sprite instead. The sauce we order was split and disgusting. On top of that the waitress wasn't professional she dumpt the plates on the table and for a place like that I would have thought they would expect to clean the plate faster and also the table but that wasn't the case. We ate the food because we were hungry but we were extremely disappointed. One of the biggest flops we ever had for a very expensive price which wasn't worth it. My takeout near my house cooks better the Pravda for a fraction of the price. The biggest mistake they made was charging us 3 extra item on our bill that we did not order. My husband did not see it but when I checked the total did not make sense. So I saw the extra 3 items that were charged on our bill of 32$ 😠. Went back for a refund was very angry for the unprofessionalism and got no explanation whatsoever. Do not put your foot there it's a waist of...

I was treated extremely rudely by the front of the house staff yesterday. First my mask was loose and this young girl barked orders at me. Considering the fact that I am ‘encouraged’ by regulations to wear one but by no means required (!) it could be more rude to speak ti me on that manner. On my way out - the stairs and the lower part were empty (!) I didn’t think of putting the mask on. Same girl ordered me, not even asked kindly, but barked order to put my mask on. And when I told her that I could but btw was not required she started to tell me that in this country (as opposed to some other savage country I supposedly come from as I obviously spoke with an accent ?!) I have to wear a mask, she asked me if I was crazy next ! I said that I was just going to pay and leave she yelled at me saying She didn’t want my money anyway and that I should get out and never come back!!! I had my view at the situation and I politely stated it, I was no less than abused and shoved out. Remind you, customers are not required by government to me masked up. Besides that point this little blind blue eyed girl didn’t have to be rude to me, she could have politely invited me to take my leave. When I emailed Pravda later that day, no insert followed. This is the Pravda...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Pravda Cafe & Grill and was blown away by the experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a cozy interior that felt like a home away from home.

The food was absolutely incredible. Every dish we ordered was beautifully presented and expertly prepared, with a focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. I particularly enjoyed the Kagoshima A5 which was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.

The service was also exceptional. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and had great recommendations for both food and drink. Despite the restaurant being busy, we never felt rushed or neglected.

The only downside to our experience was the wait time. Pravda Cafe & Grill is a popular spot, and we had to wait a bit for a table. However, the staff kept us updated on our wait time and made sure we were comfortable while we waited.

Overall, I would highly recommend Pravda Cafe & Grill for anyone looking for a delicious meal in a cozy atmosphere. The wait times may be a bit long, but in my opinion, it's a testament to how popular and well-regarded this restaurant is. I would give it a 5 out of 5 stars...