Goode Brothers Botany

Goode Brothers Botany brings a breezy slice of Kiwitalian hospitality to East Auckland. Relaxed, spacious and welcoming, it is the kind of place where long lunches roll into lively evenings, and casual catch-ups sit comfortably alongside special celebrations. Italian flavours meet New Zealand warmth across the room and on the plate, with the team keeping things convivial right through the week and open late into the evening.

The menu leans into crowd-pleasing Italian staples with a playful Kiwi twist. Start by tearing into warm puff bread with herb ricotta and a lick of truffle honey, or share garlic nduja prawns brightened with lemon. Pizzas run from a pitch-perfect margherita to pepperoni lifted by smoked mozzarella and chilli honey, while fettuccine #6 promises comfort in parmesan cream with chicken, mushroom and bacon. For something heartier, porchetta scented with fennel and rosemary meets its match in parmesan potato gratin and a sprightly salsa verde.

To finish, think tiramisu or an orange and polenta cake crowned with vanilla mascarpone and berries. Whether it is family night, date night or a midweek wind-down, the mood here is all about Goode food and Goode times. Gather your favourites and settle in for a taste of Kiwitalian, book in and let the good times twirl.