Napoli Contemporanea
Parnell, Auckland
Restaurant in Auckland, New Zealand
Book with PearlWhy go
Book Napoli Contemporanea when you want a pizza-led meal in Parnell with real external recognition but low planning friction. It suits casual dinners, small groups, and first-timers who care more about the food focus than a formal wine-led restaurant experience.
About Napoli Contemporanea
Napoli Contemporanea is an Auckland venue with clearly published opening hours and external recognition from 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific. The schedule is not seven days a week, so it is worth checking the day before building a plan around it.
Book it for confirmed pizza recognition and clear hours
The most concrete reason to consider Napoli Contemporanea is its 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #37 (2026) recognition.
Use it as a direct Auckland dining option when its opening hours fit your plans.
Best use case: plan around the weekly schedule
Napoli Contemporanea is open Monday 4–9 PM; Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM; Friday 11 AM–9:30 PM; Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM; and Sunday 11 AM–9 PM. It is closed Tuesday and Thursday.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 4–9 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 297 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand
- Website
- napolicontemporanea.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 302 0900
Venue details
Ambiance
A cozy, below-street-level Parnell dining room with glass walls, simple rows of tables, daylight when available, and relatively minimal decor centered around a large aerial photograph of Naples.
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At the Table
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Italian wines, Special cocktails, Italian beers, Italian digestives
Signature Dishes
- Margherita pizza
- Neapolitan pizza
- House-made pasta
- South Italian antipasti
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 297 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 4–9 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–9 PM
Location
297 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell, Notable alternative
- Cornelia, Notable alternative
- Tala, Notable alternative
- Gerome, Notable alternative
- The Golden Nest at Woodpecker Hill, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Auckland
Choose Napoli Contemporanea when pizza is the point and booking ease matters. Compared with Cornelia, Tala, and Gerome, it reads as the lower-friction choice: less useful for a drawn-out occasion, stronger for a focused meal where the decision is simple.
Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell is the more obvious Parnell alternative if the group wants Thai food rather than pizza, while The Golden Nest at Woodpecker Hill is a cross-shop only if leaving the immediate Auckland core makes sense. For ambiance-led dining, Cornelia, Tala, or Gerome may be safer; for a direct pizza craving with easy planning, Napoli Contemporanea is the cleaner call.
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Compare Napoli Contemporanea
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Napoli Contemporanea | Auckland | 2026 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific · #372026 Cuisine New Zealand Good Food Guide |
| Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell | Parnell | No published awards |
| Cornelia | Auckland | No published awards |
| Tala | Auckland | Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand 20262026 Cuisine New Zealand Good Food Guide2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife |
| Gerome | Auckland | No published awards |
| The Golden Nest at Woodpecker Hill | Parnell | No published awards |
How Napoli Contemporanea Auckland compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Napoli Contemporanea?
Napoli Contemporanea is an Auckland venue with confirmed 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #37 (2026) recognition. The opening hours are Monday 4–9 PM; Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM; Friday 11 AM–9:30 PM; Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM; and Sunday 11 AM–9 PM. It is closed Tuesday and Thursday.
Is Napoli Contemporanea good for a special occasion?
It may suit a celebration if the confirmed recognition and opening hours match what you need.
What are alternatives to compare with Napoli Contemporanea?
Other options to compare include Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell, Cornelia, Gerome, Tala, and The Golden Nest at Woodpecker Hill.
