Coco's Cantina Restaurant & Bar

Coco's Cantina Restaurant & Bar Coco's Cantina Restaurant & Bar is a lively and authentic Italian dining room on Karangahape Road, Auckland City. Offering a selection of pizzas, pastas, and antipasto dishes made from locally sourced produce, Coco's has been a beloved institution for the last 12 years. The fun and unpretentious atmosphere welcomes diners as well as casual drinkers who can enjoy the famous polenta chips while soaking up the sun street-side. At Coco's, treating each other well is key and staff are valued in this enjoyable work environment. Dining at Coco's is like being invited into a friendโ€™s home with no-nonsense approach to bad manners. Come for the food, stay for the experience!
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11/09/2026

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ• Tickets for Treats at Cocoโ€™s is for anyone who has a ticket to a gig, show, or event that is walking distance from Karangahape.

Weโ€™re shouting out Chris Parker this week because he manifested the train station to be open in time for our Sunday session bottomless pizza party. ๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ•

Shame itโ€™s not open for his show, which is tonight and tomorrow.

But to lessen the pain of not being able to ride the train โ€” yes, I accidentally rhymed there โ€” we are dedicating our Tickets for Treats menu to him. ๐Ÿ’˜

And a cherry margarita will be available for $17 for anyone coming in on the Tickets for Treats menu. Along with pizza and pasta of the day AND a $10 tiramisu!๐Ÿ’๐Ÿน

See you at Cocoโ€™s! โœจ

08/09/2026

๐Ÿ• TRAIN LOVERS, THIS ONEโ€™S FOR YOU! ๐Ÿ•

Looking for something fun to do with the tamariki this weekend? Come join us at Cocoโ€™s Bottomless Pizza Party โ€” Sunday Session this Sunday, the 13th! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นโ˜€๏ธ

Our 11am session is ready to roll, and our 12:30pm session is COMPLETELY SOLD OUT ๐ŸŽ‰

Weโ€™ve still got two afternoon sessions available, so grab your tickets before theyโ€™re gone! 2pm and 330pm

Very European. Very delicious. Very bottomless. ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•

๐Ÿš† The CRL is open, so getting here is easy
๐Ÿš— No need to stress about parking
โ˜€๏ธ And itโ€™s looking like a beautiful day!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets via the link in bio.

See you Sunday! ๐Ÿ•โค๏ธ

04/09/2026

Babe, wake up. Cocoโ€™s just dropped a new pasta special. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ฅ

For the next week: guanciale, cherry tomatoes, chili, garlic + pecorino Romano, all tangled up with bucatini โ€” those long, thick spaghetti-like noodles with a little hollow center that are basically made for catching every drop of that rich, spicy, garlicky sauce.

Itโ€™s salty, silky, crispy, saucy, a little spicy, ridiculously comfortingโ€ฆ basically exactly what you want in a bowl of pasta.

And yes โ€” itโ€™s also our Happy Hour Pasta Special.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Got a ticket? Itโ€™s on our Tickets for Treats menu for just $17, any time of the night!

04/09/2026

๐Ÿ• Quiz night is on! ๐Ÿง  linkinbio to book! Limited spots available!

Teams of 5โ€“8, or book for 2โ€“3 and make some new mates. Your ticket includes pizza + a drink, hosted by Nathan.

Doors from 6pm, quiz kicks off promptly at 7pm. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and second-to-last! ๐Ÿ†

Itโ€™s our birthday month, so come grab a stamp ๐ŸŽ‚ Plus, $10 spritzes and homemade limoncello all night.

You best believe that when itโ€™s first Thursday we are not playing around! See you at 4 xx
03/09/2026

You best believe that when itโ€™s first Thursday we are not playing around! See you at 4 xx

02/09/2026

๐ŸŽ‚Guess who is turning 17 this month!๐ŸŽ‚ Link in bio for all the events we are hosting!

02/09/2026

๐ŸŽ‚HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‚

Cocoโ€™s is 17 years old. Seventeen! ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’…
And in hospo yearsโ€ฆ thatโ€™s basically ANCIENT. ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿผ๐Ÿธ

So weโ€™re celebrating the only way we know how: with our most loyal regulars. ๐Ÿ’–

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ THE COCOโ€™S 17TH BIRTHDAY LOYALTY PASSPORT ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Come to Cocoโ€™s 5 times throughout September and youโ€™ll go in the draw to winโ€ฆ

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dinner + drinks for 17 people
๐Ÿฅ‚ In the Te Awa o ฤ€whina private dining room
๐ŸŽ‰ Basically: the ultimate birthday party.

Hereโ€™s how it works ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“– Get your Cocoโ€™s Birthday Passport
๐Ÿ’ซ Every visit to Cocoโ€™s = 1 stamp
5๏ธโƒฃ stamps = 1 entry into the draw
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ More completed passports = more entries

And there are PLENTY of reasons to come see us this monthโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Fam Market
๐ŸŽจ Collage Night
๐Ÿธ First Thursday
๐Ÿ’ธ Mates Rates
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets for Treats
โ€ฆand anything else that brings you through the doors!

Any visit to Cocoโ€™s counts. ๐Ÿซถ

Weโ€™ll call the winner on Club Night โ€” Friday 3 October ๐Ÿ“ž๐ŸŽ‰

All event details are in the link in bio ๐Ÿ”—

So come celebrate 17 years of Cocoโ€™s with us, grab your birthday passport, collect those stamps, and get yourself in the draw. ๐Ÿ’Œ

17 years. 17 people. One very good party. ๐Ÿฅ‚

October 3rd is our club night and when we will pick the winner!

01/09/2026

๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ• CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿš‚

Didnโ€™t win this time? Donโ€™t worry โ€” you can STILL join us! ๐Ÿ‘€๐ŸŽ‰

Grab your tickets and use code โ€œchoochooโ€ before 3 September to score a discount on your bottomless pizza tickets ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’ฅ

There are FOUR sessions to choose from โฐโœจ, with music ๐ŸŽถ, endless pizza ๐Ÿ•, good vibes ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’ƒ and all the excitement of the opening day of the CRL! ๐Ÿš†๐Ÿš‡๐ŸŽ‰

Donโ€™t miss out โ€” this is going to be one for the books! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿฅณ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets via the link in bio! ๐Ÿ”—

XX ๐Ÿ’‹๐Ÿ•๐Ÿš‚โœจ

26/08/2026

โ˜€๏ธWe had a full outside section last week!โ˜€๏ธReminder that the out front tables are first come first serve x

23/08/2026

Competition time! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ• Eight tickets up for grabs!

Weโ€™ve got the Family Table โ€” 2 adults + 2 kids ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ
OR the Flat Pack โ€” 4 mates ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ

Come along for our Sunday session to celebrate the CRL Open day and our 17th Birthday! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽˆ

To enter, simply tag who youโ€™d bring along in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ† Winners will be drawn Friday, 1 September.

Sessions run for 90 minutes โฑ๏ธ โ€” during that time, our chefs will be making pizzas, and your very important job is to eat them! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ˜‹

No need to worry about parking โ€” our shiny new station will be open ๐Ÿš‰โœจ

Get in quick and get tagging! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ”ฅ

15/08/2026

Soup and sounds is in full swing! Come down donโ€™t miss out!

13/08/2026

๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ„ F.A.M. is on this weekend! ๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒˆ

Kia ora everyone! Karangahape Road is coming alive for F.A.M. โ€” Food, Art & Music street party, and thereโ€™s heaps happening at Cocoโ€™s! ๐Ÿ’ƒโœจ

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cocoโ€™s Market is on with vintage finds, jewellery, books + plenty of treasures
๐ŸŒˆ Our Cocoโ€™s fundraiser stall is back, with this monthโ€™s proceeds going to Gals Rainbow Choir โ€” come through and show some aroha! ๐Ÿ’•
๐ŸŽง DJ Caroline will be rocking the tunes until 2pm
๐ŸŽถ Then the Soup & Sounds crew take over and play us into the evening
๐Ÿ„ Itโ€™s the final day of the Mushroom Festival โ€” weโ€™ve got street-side mushroom pizza + our special mushroom pasta
๐Ÿธ Got tickets to a F.A.M. event? Keep an eye out for a cheeky cocktail special on our secret tickets retreats menu ๐Ÿ‘€

Thereโ€™s always something happening at Cocoโ€™s โ€” donโ€™t miss out! ๐Ÿชฉ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒˆ

See you on K Road! ๐Ÿ’ซ

12/08/2026

We love Renee, and she is a star who needs more screen time . So when she told me she wanted to try the Toasty Takeover Pork One from Fort Greene and their mushroom croissant, I thought to myselfโ€ฆ hell yeah. Itโ€™s too good to miss. ๐Ÿ˜‚

And honestly? Both dishes were superb.

A huge shoutout to the legends behind Fort Greene, Andrea and Liam, who continue to make some of the most delicious things on K Road. โค๏ธ

The mushroom croissant is on for the rest of the week, and the Toasty Takeover is available until stocks last โ€” so make sure you get in there and check them out!

We love our neighbours. Being part of Karangahape Road means celebrating all the yummy things made by the fantastic people up and down the strip.

So donโ€™t miss the Auckland Mushroom Festival, on until Saturday this weekend! ๐Ÿ„

Go support your local legends, eat something delicious, and celebrate mushrooms while youโ€™re at it.

Address

374-376 Karangahape Road
Auckland
1010

To get to this Italian restaurant, you can use public transport by taking the bus or train to Karangahape Road. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can park in one of the nearby parking lots or on the street (make sure to check for any parking restrictions). The restaurant is located on Karangahape Road which is known for its vibrant and eclectic atmosphere, so it should be easy to spot. Once you arrive on Karangahape Road, look for a building with a sign indicating that there's an Italian restaurant inside.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 12am
Wednesday 4pm - 12am
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 4pm - 12am

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What people say

Italian restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine, and Coco's Cantina Restaurant & Bar on Karangahape Road in Auckland City is no exception. This restaurant has been a local institution for 12 years, and it's easy to see why.

One of the standout features of Coco's Cantina is their focus on pizza and pasta. Their menu boasts a variety of options that are sure to satisfy any craving. But it's not just the main dishes that make this restaurant special - their antipasto selection is also worth mentioning. Perfect for snacking and sharing, these appetizers are a great way to start off your meal.

But what really sets Coco's Cantina apart is their commitment to quality and craft. They source their ingredients from local suppliers who share their philosophy, ensuring that every dish is made with care and attention to detail. And this commitment extends beyond the food - they also prioritize creating a fun and welcoming environment for both staff and customers.

Speaking of the atmosphere, dining at Coco's Cantina feels like being welcomed into a friend's home. The lively and unpretentious vibe makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal without any stuffiness or formality. And if you're lucky enough to snag a spot street-side, you can soak up some sun while sipping on Prosecco and munching on their famous polenta chips.

Overall, Coco's Cantina Restaurant & Bar is a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious Italian food in a fun and welcoming environment. Whether you're stopping by for a casual drink or settling in for a full meal, you're sure to leave feeling satisfied and happy.