Etrusco at the Savoy

A neat place to eat, the kids loved their food. My son said the chicken tenders are just like the kfc ones. My spaster salad was very satisfying.

I'm someone who would rather leave a business alone than write an honest, negative review... But I was really disappointed with the meal we had this evening at Etrusco. The bruschetta was ok, but the antipasto Toscano was overpriced and, from what I could tell, mostly assembled from supermarket grade products. The bread, in particular, was very underwhelming. However, as unspectacular as these dishes were (combined price $38, photos attached), the real disappointment was the pizza. The toppings were plentiful, but the base was so undercooked, it was honestly no better than a frozen pizza. My pasta - nonno - was also rather bland, and there was nothing by way of parmesan or Chilli oil to season it, something that is offered as standard in most Italian restaurants. In any event, it lacked freshness and the pasta was obviously store bought. Perhaps that is standard in Dunedin, but it does not make for an inspiring Italian meal. The atmosphere was nice enough, and the service was friendly and efficient, but much more has to be done to bring the food up to an acceptable standard. For high quality pizza in Dunedin, you cannot beat Roslyn's Mamma Mia.

Lovely food and atmosphere. The chocolate cake didn't quite hit the spot for me, a bit dry. The raspberry sorbet was delicious!

Good food, good atmosphere and good services. We like this restaurant and would recommend you to try when you visit Dunedin. Be reminded that you may need to make a reservation in advance.

You really can’t fault this place, food was amazing - based off two pasta dishes. Would be well worth returning to try more. Wine options were good and probably the best garlic bread I’ve had in a while. Gets quite loud and busy after 6:30 so a 6pm booking is perfect, drink orders were a bit slow but can’t really make that a big deal.

Businesses like this are the fabric that holds communities together. Their proprietors dedicate their lives to offering something more than just a service — they create memories. This isn’t a Google review. It’s a genuine thank you for enriching this beautiful community. To Megan and her boys — thank you for a truly memorable evening that won’t be forgotten. You’re amazing.

Etrusco the Unpronounceable Delights Want to feel fancy and slightly illiterate ? I couldn’t pronounce half the dishes on the menu !! Took help from my wife, who is an expert in Italian food and.... Every bite was a revelation, I visited Italy back in 2011, after 14 years , I tasted Italian again.. I only went because my friend, who just submitted his Ph.D., was treating me. (Side note: If you have a friend finishing a Ph.D., take advantage ) And wow, did he pick the right place. Etrusco is hands down the best restaurant in Dunedin. The food is so good it made me forget about the lack of chicken on the menu. Yep—no chicken. The place was packed—so, Pro tip: Go early. And the view. Or rather, the lack thereof. For such a big restaurant, the view is… just none... Parking is another adventure. If you’re lucky, you’ll find a spot. The service was great—smiley faces all around, though they did mess up our order a little, but they were so beautiful and friendly. I am sorry that I even brought up the mess up part. So Etrusco is a gem. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is buzzing, and the lack of chicken is… a mystery. Just go early, bring your patience, and maybe learn a few Italian words beforehand. Feel fancy and rich!!!🤩🤩🤩🤣🤩🤣🤩

Food and service excellent - portions were very generous. Super busy thus quite noisy. Would definitely return.

It's been around a long time doing the same thing so what they do is pretty well practiced. Food is okay, nothing special but comes out quickly, the restaurant is big enough to take big groups and you can often get a table without a booking. Restaurant can be very noisy however. Unfortunately it's the only Italian style restaurant we have at the moment.

Homey cozy Italian restaurant in this old Dunedin city center. What a spot to hide away from the crowded. Easily walk in and take a seat by the window, enjoy the colorful glasses of the time reflections, breathe in, prepare a few minutes for your order. Try the Italian soup with nice simple Cibatta bread, following beautiful bolognese pasta, then comes the amazing authentic Italian style pizza. Crispy, tomato base and full of all sorts topping. Mushroom, salami, peppers, chili, and the simple smell of the wheat. Mingling with the fire, the genuine human wisdom and intelligence. Key factor to form a good Italian meal. Perfect ambience for a nice night dinner with family friends or even first date. A must-try.

Average pizza. I had tiramisu for dessert and wouldn't recommend it. Service was very good.

The location is splendid, central and easy to get to, and like the location at the prison, they chose a building of much character. We played the Contagion room this time, and must say it's just a bit easy, but otherwise a fun experience as well and one that's fine for any age as well!

The pasta dishes were very flavorful and expertly prepared. The smaller portions were more than enough to fill just up. The host was excellent. All in all an excellent choice! I would definitely come back again and recommend to others.

Sara and I ate here twice. Once for pizza and once for pasta. We have seldom had such a pleasant dIning experience as our two meals at the Etrusco. The food was superb. The thin crust pizza was well covered with vegetables and the pasta sauces were delicious. Our salad was not over dressed and was fresh. All this and the service, food and bar, was wonderful. In sum a wonderful meal at an excellent restaurant at a reasonable price.

I'm not sure why there aren't many Yelpers in NZ so I'm working to change that! Loved this place. Went on a Sunday and made reservations based on recommendations but even by 8:00, the place still had open tables. Good, open vibe with a piano player. Several pasta and pizza options on the menu. I ordered the Nanno and wife ordered the marinara. Nanno was YUM! Wife liked the marinara but said the shellfish had a bit of fishy taste to it. Ate way too much but enjoyed every bite!

Came here with a large group. Excellent wine and excellent service. Owner and his sons run the place. I'm Italian and love the family feeling in a great restaurant. I had the meat ragu AND the special which was a pasta with red vennison sauce - oh and of course the local NZ Pinot Noir! Thanks Fred!

So-so. The food is okay, sometimes good, and sometimes not. The pasta dishes lack gusto, and the pizza is fairly good, but not the best in Dunedin. The vegetarian options are fairly limited -- a bit disappointing given how easy it is to have amazing veggie pizza and pasta. The historic setting is lovely, but is often too hot in the summer (a rarity in Dunedin) and too told in winter. The giant windows make sure of that. It definitely has atmosphere, but due to the limited menu and variable quality, 3 stars.

Great quality food in a very ambient and cozy spot. Enjoyed the hospitality, and was very vegetarian friendly.

The pasta was okay, probably should have ordered the pizza based on the other YELP review. Garlic bread tasty, but too much butter for my personal taste. The wine list was good, limited beers on tap (2 to be exact), but it is an Italian restaurant so wine is more appropriate for the cuisine.

The pizza is excellent and the pasta is almost as good. They have a good wine selection. Most times the service is good. Only one problem: it's too noisy, maybe because of the style of room. Overall really nice though.

I love Dunedin's old buildings and Etruscos is in a lovely one. Wooden floors though, so it can be noisy. It was very hot the night we ate here and the waiter was very kind to relocate us to sit by a window which he then proceeded to open wide to let some fresh air in. The wine list is good, and if its a special occasion then definitely look at the cellar list which has some fantastic wines on it. We shared the bruschetta which was delicious. Three different toppings and hard to pick a favourite. For a main I had the Nonno pasta which was absolutely packed with flavour. Had a nice degree of spiciness in the abundant sauce as well. I had ordered the large which I couldn't finish but my friend polished it off. Unfortunately he didn't order so well, and was disappointed with the Amatriciana bianca. This is a very dry pasta and doesn't come with sauce and he felt it was lacking in flavour. So much so he didn't finish it and remarked that he thought it should be taken off the menu!! I had the Crostata al limone for dessert which I thought was the perfect way to end. It was light and fluffy with a perfectly balanced lemon taste. My friend enjoyed his pecan pie. Service was good, friendly and attentive. I would definitely eat here again and order the Nonnu, and I would be keen to try the pizzas which looked good.