Spqr Cafe & Bar

Four of dined us in the Portico area of the famed SPQR in Ponsonby last evening. Chef Luis visited out table and suggested the Sirloin Steak and asked 2 of us how we would like it cooked. It was cooked to order and to perfection.I like mine ‘blue’ and that is exactly how it came out. Our waiter, a charming Englishman called Yorke (with an E) was engaging, funny and he made our night most enjoyable. The portico area of the eatery allows you be able to see what is going on around you, a quintessential part of the SPQR experience. Such a good places to people watch….Really! Another waiter named Bailey was also charming and entertaining along with the lovely Olivia and the Floor Manager, Maryanne came by and introduced herself to us and provided some good old Kiwi Hospitality. Hard to beat the mozzarella and tomato salad and to finish off with the old staple of the Sticky Date Pudding with freshly made ice-cream. It was divine. SPQR gets a clean bill of health and has more than earned its place on Ponsonby Rd as one of the best.

Very good food, everything was amazing! Love the vibe of the place, perfect for date nights! Loved the eye fillet beef carpaccio! It just melts to your melt like heaven! Mushroom pizza with Blue cheese was excellent too! Loved every bite of it! Highly recommend and will come back to have a date night with my partner.

SPQR has almost immediately become one of my favorite places to visit. The staff are some of the most lovely and considerate people. The food is to a very high standard and always delicious, drinks are unique and beautiful. The atmosphere is gorgeous and a soft dark romantic kind of vibe. Highly reccomend.

Sunday night for dinner, loved it, great couple vibe as well as family vibe. Everything was so good, loved the snapper and my husband ate the rib eye ( for two) all by himself. Starters so yummy especially the bread and scallops ( OMG order two of these). My daughter loved the cocktails. Wine menu was extensive and dessert really good. I have just booked a family celebration there in Oct. It was especially refreshing to have really good staff and service, attitude and food such a novelty now at some places. Book a table now you won't regret it.

Everything we ordered tasted great, but the highlight goes to the scampi linguine and tiramisu! Also liked how the focaccia came with multiple sauces and eye fillet carpaccio was topped with truffle oil. Can't forget the great service too! And don't forget a torch if you struggle with seeing in low light...

Another Italian restaurant in Auckland that you must try. The food was exceptional and the service was excellent, with waiters and waitresses regularly replenishing our waters and cocktails without having to ask. The portions were substantial, and the ingredients were of great quality and nicely presented. Highly recommended!