cotto

great environment and ambiance. friendly staff and good food. food comes out support fast. no bookings for under 8 so come early.

lamb ribs were good 4/5
beef cheek 5/5
focaccia 5/5
duck leg 4/5

would definitely come back. good value for money.

after long anticipation, me and my mate finally manage to find time to check out this restaurant. we arrrived at 6pm without booking, and was pleased to find a seat without any waiting.
now about the foods. as many before has pointed out, the lamb rib are indeed phenomenal, the only id wish for is more honey balsamic. we tried the beef shin maltagliati and gnocchi. the maltagliati were cooked to perfection. the gnocchi were great, rich and creamy, definitely a great choice for vegetarian. the deserts were good but a bit overpriced. and the fact that they charge sparkling waters for $10 is less than ideal.
overall, cotto is still a great place for italian lovers, with delicious foods that doesn't break the wallet. would recommend.

very impressed by the quality of the food here at cotto. the ambience is also amazing, chill warm vibes and super cosy atmosphere. the staff are very friendly and good with recommendations.

we ordered the lamb ribs and feta fries to start, the ribs were delicious and i definitely recommend ordering these! the fries were slightly average but still yummy.

the beef shin pasta was perfectly slow cooked and amazing! i personally didn’t like the gnocchi as it was less flavourful but if you’re after something vegetarian i was told it’s very popular, we saw it on the other tables too. i was pleasantly surprised to stumble on this lovely restaurant, we will be back!

food was amazing but the service was extremely terrible! my friend and i walked in and waited at the front to be seated while the waitress who wore a polka dots shirt saw us but didn’t even smile and serve us.

we ordered the starter- cauliflower dish which was delicious, lamb ribs were just amazing and the pasta was heaven but a bit greasy because when you finished the pasta you can clearly see a thick layer of oil...

when we just finished our dishes, the waitress came and collected all the plates but a couple who sat next to us(caucasians), there’re several empty plates there but the waitress didn’t interrupt them. i don’t know whether it’s a racist action or not but my friend and i we did feel offended during our whole eating. i hope they do improve their customer service please.

yum yum yum! came for dinner on a friday night - arrived just after 5 to take advantage of the happy hour and had a $10 spritz. the pork belly and eggplant were good but the highlight was definitely the pasta dishes. had the lamb pasta and the sweet corn and pancetta torteloni and both were delicious! also the restaurant is quite reasonably priced which is also a bonus! service was also quick and the waitresses were friendly!

undoubtedly, the best italian spot i’ve visited in auckland and it was refreshing to find a place that serves other dishes besides pasta and pizza. 

we ordered five dishes and one dessert between the two of us. we chose the fried eggplant w/ whipped ricotta, lamb ribs honey balsamic, tortellini w/ sweetcorn, pancetta and taleggio, pork belly cucumber chilli, and the tiramisu ice cream biscotti.

i was blown away by every single dish and the only fault i could find was that the biscotti was too hard and impossible to bite into. although i loved all the savoury dishes, my favourite by just a margin would have to be the lamb ribs. both the flavours and texture were absolutely amazing and quite new to me.

service was warm and the dishes came out at a reasonable speed, we didn’t have to wait between any of them except for dessert which was the preferred option anyway.

this is a great place to go with friends who like to share plates. the prices were really good, the portions not massive, but the food being really rich and heavy, you will be leaving with a full stomach. stellar food & service, but definitely suggest you book at table beforehand, it gets busy!

i tried cotto for the first time last week.

i know, i know, i am super late on the bandwagon, but i finally made it… and i am so glad i did! it was everything i imagined and more.

cotto originally opened as a handmade-pasta pop up, but two years later they still occupy the same spot. why, you may ask? well, the team behind cotto serve incredible italian-inspired food. and some of the most flavourful dishes i have tried in auckland. and the best part? ordering 10 plus dishes between four will only cost you around $45, including a cocktail/beer/wine. such a steal!

went to dinner on friday and cotto was pumping.  service was a little slow starting off but got going fast, everyone was very friendly and helpful as we were ordering share plates for a large group.  the food was very good, standouts for me were the panzanella with white anchovies, the spinach balls, the lamb ribs and the asparagus canneloni, but it was all good.  i enjoyed the italian red wine and finished off with the small but deliciously rich chocolate nemesis.  great value too, was very reasonable for the amount of food and wine we had, if i could give it 4.5 stars i would, highly enjoyable

the portions of the cappelletti and ravioli were very small (3 pieces each), but the maltagliati was a reasonable size. although the menu is made to be shared, the small portion sizes still leave much to be desired.

the cheese-filled ravioli i ordered tasted bland. i preferred the savoury lamb maltagliati.

as others mentioned, it was definitely loud and was difficult to have conversations. this could easily be improved.

overall, small expensive portions that could be interesting if ordered as the restaurant intended them to be ordered (many different dishes, 'main'-sized and small, to be shared). however, i personally would prefer larger, heartier dishes.

i came here on a wednesday evening with my friend and the place was packed, we managed to get a table though. if you are looking for a quiet place, then cotto is not for you. the service is fantastic and super attentive. however, the food was really a let down and we were both disappointed. everything was far too salty and underwhelming. unfortunately, we won't be rushing back. overall, a really cool place with great service, but the food needs some attention.

came by without a booking and managed to get a seat at the balcony outside overlooking the motorway. nice place to sit and chat since it's not too noisy, just be aware that you will be facing the sun until it sets.

even though i was seated outside i didn't have to wait too long to get my order taken. i went with the pork belly and the beef short rib cappelletti. the pork belly was nice and crispy. the cucumber and mint salad that came with it was quite refreshing and mixed well with the crispy pork. the cappelletti was quite delicious, although it the filling was mostly ricotta and salsa verde rather than the beef ribs. it was still really tasty. had the chocolate nemesis for dessert which was really rich and delicious. the mascarpone on top was a bit sharp which contrasted with the sweetness of the caramel and the pudding.

it was a really delicious meal, although the only fault that i have was the serving size, i felt it was a tad small, particularly the chocolate nemesis. the prices are decent though so ordering an extra plate wouldn't cost a whole lot more.

a really nice place for pasta but they do seem to be quite busy with around 30-minute waits. worth the wait if you have the time or patience.

cotto what a venue. great music and vibe but a bit loud. maybe im getting old. the focaccia was amazing did not expect the a anise or what ever was in it but i could eat this over and over. the star was the spinach and goat cheese dumplings these are amazing. finished with sundried tomato ravioli which was also very good. no meat didnt even think about it 5/5 will be back!

we tried the zucchini fritti as well as the heirloom tomatoes to start and both were delicious. the fritti were a standout. the maltagliati with lamb shanks were wonderful, melt in the mouth tender and pasta cooked to perfection. my husband had the gnocchi with sausage. the gnocchi were like soft clouds and the sausage was tasty. we finished with pannacotta which was heavenly. i would recommend getting along here as soon as possible.

amazing service and cool atmosphere but the drinks were a bit overpriced and the food was nice but a bit expensive for quantity in my opinion. had the chickpea chips that were yum but for $15 think they were worth more like $10 and the cannelloni for $20 could have been slightly bigger (3 instead of 2). but worth checking out if you are in the area