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After all the hype we thought it time to try out Amano and Cottos Mt Eden-based competition, Pasta & Cuore. From street view the place looks likenothi…
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First impression : being ignored by the staff and somehow they greet the group came after us Secondly : Pasta was ok / pricey comparing to the portion…
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One of the most overrated pasta place in Auckland. We waited for more 45 mins for our food (we came at 1 pm and only received our food at nearly 2), a…
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6 Reviews on “Pasta & Cuore”
After all the hype we thought it time to try out Amano and Cottos Mt Eden-based competition, Pasta & Cuore. From street view the place looks likenothing more than a pasta shop but head out the back and you find a romantic little courtyard filled with tables that really transport you out of Auckland and into Italy.The antipasti were nothing to write home about- we chose the zucchini carpaccio and a caprese salad, neither of which was very flavoursome, and we hadnt realised the former was pretty much just raw shavings of zucchini.The pasta though, now that was something special. We ordered the Gnocchi alla Roma (gnocchi made with semolina) which was very different to your normal gnocchi but was a treat, the spaghetti alla chitarra which came with this creamy subtle Gorgonzola cream sauce which balanced well with the crunch of the walnuts, and the tortellini. The tortellini arrived and it was delicious- al dente to perfection, with this creamy sauce, and stuffed with this delightful mystery substance (which we were drooling over until our stomaches dropped and we realised we were eating a meat- not the best realisation for two vegetarians). For dessert we chose the tiramisu (always) which was pretty decent but weve had better, and the pannacotta, which as panna cottas go, was actually pretty delicious. Overall the pasta is fantastically fresh and succulent, the wine selection is fantastic and the restaurant itself is intimate and authentic. Would recommend giving it a go!
First impression : being ignored by the staff and somehow they greet the group came after us Secondly : Pasta was ok / pricey comparing to the portion
One of the most overrated pasta place in Auckland. We waited for more 45 mins for our food (we came at 1 pm and only received our food at nearly 2), and when we asked one of the staff where our food is (or how long do we have to wait), he replied rudely with you know there are other customers than you. I ordered the Tagliatelle with Prosciutto and lemon zest – taste fresh, I love the pasta, but the taste is very simple and salty.And my friend ordered gnocchi, which just tasted like cheese. Overall, I was very disappointed.
Absolutely love this place. Especially the small outdoor setting. The gnocchi takes awhile to bake but oh is it worth it. Ravioli tastes just as great.
The waitresses were all very friendly and helpful. Ordered the fettucine Bolognese which tasted good but was too salty. Also maybe this is how it is really done in Italy but I don’t taste any tomato sauce at all, only a really meaty taste with some kind of umami-ness to it. The fettucine was really good. The surface was slippery and smooth and the fettucine itself was bouncy and chewy with an al dente bite to it.Serving size was a bit small though for what is usually considered a main dish and costed NZD 26. I didn’t feel quite full after eating it. Even my girlfriend who usually gets full really quick felt like it wasn’t enough.This is not a huge deal but the water bottles provided were a bit small so it runs out real quick. We did see one of the other tables that were given bigger water bottles. The waitresses are attentive though and regularly refill the water bottles.
I came here tonight with a mate and ordered a spaghetti alla chitarra, gnocchi alla Romana, and a tiramisu to finish off. The food was amazing! We thought we hadn’t ordered enough in the beginning but we were full and satisfied in the end.The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and had generous amounts of creamy sauce. The crunchy walnuts complemented it well. The gnocchi was probably the best I’ve had, a burst of cheese and garlic flavors, crispy on the outside as it came straight from the oven. The tiramisu had a strong and aromatic coffee flavor. Ambience was lovely and service was top notch.