Best Pasta in Auckland (2026)

Auckland's Italian restaurant scene has improved considerably — there are now spots doing genuinely good handmade pasta. These are the ones to visit.

16 places

Arte della Pasta

4.7(401)

italian restaurant · Newmarket

Arte Della Pasta is an artisan pasta ristorant, pasta classes, Italian cooking classes located in Newmarket, Auckland.

artisan pasta fresh pasta italian cooking classes

401 reviews

Pastarita Howick

4.5(952)

italian restaurant · Howick

Pastarita is proudly known as the Best Italian Restaurant Auckland has to offer, serving pasta and authentic Italian flavours in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

authentic italian flavours cozy dine-in experience family-friendly dining

952 reviews

$$ - $$$

Alla Prossima

4.7(383)

restaurant · Auckland CBD

Fresh pasta and slow-cooked classics — Alla Prossima serves Italian soul food that’s seasonal, flavourful, and made with heart.

breakfast fresh pasta gnocchi

210 reviews

Napoli Contemporanea

4.9(1,746)

italian restaurant · Parnell

Napoli Contemporanea is reminiscent of the cosy restaurants dotting the aquamarine south Italian coast. Bringing you traditional recipes from the streets of Napoli to Sicily, the food and atmosphere will give an authentic Italian feel, right here, in Parnell.

fresh pasta italian antipasti italian wines

1,746 reviews

$$$

Prego Restaurant

4.6(2,781)

italian restaurant · Ponsonby

Longtime eatery serving traditional & contemporary Italian dishes in a lively, laid-back atmosphere.

classic italian cuisine gluten-free meals gluten-free pasta

2,781 reviews

$$ Michelin Guide

Otto Restaurant

4.7(1,349)

restaurant · Auckland CBD

Airy, industrial-chic eatery featuring Italian cuisine, homemade pastas, cocktails & wine.

handmade pasta italian food italian inspired

1,349 reviews

Farina

4.7(1,488)

italian restaurant · Ponsonby

Minimalist-chic eatery serving refined Italian cuisine, such as pizza, pasta & meat & cheese plates.

italian cuisine neapolitan pizza

1,488 reviews

Goode Brothers

4.5(5,160)

italian restaurant · New Lynn

Goode Brothers New Lynn is your Kiwitalian local - all about Goode food and Goode times. A fusion of Italian cuisine and Kiwi hospitality, turning ordinary moments into memorable occasions.

desserts italian cuisine kiwi-italian

4,145 reviews