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( 09-361 3612;
www.satya.co.nz
;
17 Great North Rd; mains $11-26; 11.30am-2.30pm Mon-Sat, 5.30-10pm
daily; )
Hugely popular, this humble-looking and humbly priced eatery has the best
dahi
puri
(chickpea, potato and yoghurt on a pappadam) in town. Also on
K Rd
(
09-377 0007;
11.30am-2.30pm Mon-Sat, 5.30-10pm daily)
.
271 Karanahape Rd;
Ponsonby Road Bistro
MAP
INTERNATIONAL
$$
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( 09-360 1611;
www.ponsonbyroadbistro.co.nz
; 165 Ponsonby Rd; mains $25-36; noon-3pm Mon-Fri, 5.30pm-
late Mon-Sat)
Portions are large at this modern, upmarket restaurant with an Italian/French
sensibility and first-rate service. Imported cheese and wine are a highlight, and the crispy-
based pizzas make a delicious shared snack.
Prego
( 09-376 3095;
www.prego.co.nz
;
226 Ponsonby Rd; mains $23-40; noon-midnight)
This friendly and
stylish Italian restaurant covers all the bases, with a fireplace in winter and a courtyard in
summer.
ITALIAN
$$
Landreth & Co
(
www.landrethandco.co.nz
;
272 Ponsonby Rd; mains $11-25; 6.30am-4pm; )
A popular brunch spot
with a sunny rear courtyard and free wi-fi. It's fully licensed, just in case you feel the urge
for a beer with your truffled eggs.
CAFE
$$
Cocoro
MAP
JAPANESE
$$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 09-360 0927;
www.cocoro.co.nz
;
56a Brown St; dishes $7-28, degustation $85; noon-2pm & 5.30-10pm Tue-
Sat)
Japanese elegance infuses everything about this excellent restaurant, from the soft
lighting and chic decor, to the delicate flavours of the artistically arranged food. Dishes
are designed to be shared.
