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What to order
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Cacio E Pepe
Recommended multiple times for being especially delicious, with reviews praising its cheesy, garlicky sauce and overall standout flavor.
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Pasta Dishes
Several pasta dishes were highlighted as excellent, including cacio e pepe, gnocchi with scampi, crayfish ravioli, and pipe rigate with smoked pork, with reviewers consistently calling them well-prepared and flavorful.
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Market Fish
Mentioned positively more than once as a well-balanced and memorable dish, with fresh seasonal accompaniments and great flavor combinations.
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Chicken
The chicken dishes were repeatedly described as tasty, well-cooked, and enjoyable, with one review specifically calling the chicken bread very good.
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Agria Potatoes
Praised as a highlight of the meal, with reviewers noting they were crispy and cooked to perfection.
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Pan Fritto
Called amazing in one review and singled out as a breakfast standout.
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Lamb
Specifically recommended alongside cacio e pepe as delicious and well worth ordering.
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Strawberry Chilli Margarita
Mentioned as delicious and a memorable drink option.
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Cinnamon Brioche
Praised as a cozy, sweet finish to the meal and one of the memorable dishes.
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Hazelnut Paste With Beef Sirloin
Highlighted as the meal's standout for its refreshing and creative flavor combination.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 3 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 3 PM |
About Ortolana
Small, relaxed bistro serving European fare in a contemporary space with an open kitchen & a patio.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Ortolana known for?
Ortolana is especially known for its seasonal Italian and European dishes, with lamb mentioned most often in reviews and pappardelle also standing out. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the balanced flavors, interesting ingredient combinations, and the outdoor patio setting in Auckland’s downtown area.
What dishes are most recommended at Ortolana?
Reviewers most often recommend the lamb, pappardelle, market fish, and chicken cotoletta, along with the breakfast plate that includes potatoes, smoked fish, salsa verde, a fried egg, and ciabatta. The cinnamon brioche also gets specific praise as a sweet finish, and the food is often described as well prepared and full of flavor.
What is the atmosphere like at Ortolana?
The vibe is described as casual, cozy, romantic, trendy, and upscale, with a contemporary dining room, open kitchen, and a patio with fairy lights. It suits groups and solo diners, and reviewers mention that the inside feels airy with large opening windows while the outdoor seating is pleasant and relaxing.
Is Ortolana good value, and what is the price range?
Ortolana falls in the NZ$20–80 range, and reviewers generally feel the quality matches the price because the food is well prepared, flavorful, and served with strong hospitality. Portions are described as moderate rather than huge by some diners, but others note generous servings on dinner dishes, so the value seems tied to the seasonal cooking and overall experience.
What drinks or desserts are worth trying at Ortolana?
The house-made sodas and lemonades are a standout, with flavors like rhubarb, rosemary, lemon, tamarillo, and green kiwifruit with lime getting specific praise. Reviewers also mention good coffee, cocktails such as a strawberry chilli margarita, and desserts like cinnamon brioche, though one burnt apricot cheesecake was called disappointing.
Is parking available at Ortolana?
Yes. Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Does Ortolana have vegetarian options?
Yes, Ortolana offers vegan options.
