Ponsonby Road Bistro

Being from Melbourne where we are spoilt by great food, trying a restaurant in a new city is always challenging. We picked PRB after wondering along Ponsonby Rd because it was full and people looked like they are really enjoying their food. We have a 4.5 yo boy who was pretty hungry as it was around 8.30pm and who asked us for pasta. So, we asked for a table for 3 not hoping to get one as the place was packed but the manager helpfully took us to the very last empty table at the back and our request for entree size pasta had been satisfied shortly. Our son happily devoured a delicious dish of tomato cheese pasta in 15 minutes without a single complaint : Well, my wife and I have ordered a dish each which didn't make us wait too long. And here it came a delightfully cooked ravioli with snapper, prawn and cottage cheese in fresh sauce with tomatoes and tarragon leaves. I've ordered a main size which had 4 raviolis. The dish was simply outstanding, brilliant, delicious. I cannot describe the feeling but I knew for sure that I could keep eating this meal non stop enjoying every little piece of it. After finishing it I have done something that I never did before I've ordered an entree size of the same ravioli !!! I've prolonged the pleasure and festivities for my taste buds although I had to share last piece with my wife : My greatest compliments to the chief in charge Sarah who has outdone herself! In addition, we had a delightful local Pinot Noir from Marlborough called Odyssey Behave 2014 which had totally complimented our meal.

My absolute favorite restaurant. The food is always amazing, the service impeccable, and the ambience and decor classic and sophisticated. Stunning range of wines too!

Great food, good choice of wines fantastic service. Was my second visit and both have been very enjoyable.

I love this place Blair and Michelle are amazing and remember what you like and always have a smile. The food to incredible and never disappoints! I highly recommend this place to everyone!

Beautiful food. Service was a little slow but was at 8pm on Saturday night so understandable.