Gorgeous

We went here two weeks ago for a casual date night after meaning to try the place for at least the past year. Definitely worth it.
It wasn’t busy, though I imagine on rugby nights this place is swamped. But, at 8pm on a rainy Saturday there was only one other couple in there. The service is great, and I suppose it can be when there’s not many people, but I feel like it’s great all the time. Our beers were brought to us super quickly, and when my boyfriend had only just finished his first, we were being asked if we wanted another. That could sound overwhelming, but the guy running the place that night was just so calm and together, it all flowed really well.
To eat, we had the Jackie O pizza. Delicious. It’s a thin crust, gourmet ingredients, and it was gobbled up quite quickly. And though I wasn’t meant to, I did get the dessert. V naughty, but v worth it. It was a home-​made chocolate donut, with more chocolate sauce and ice cream. Totally recommend this place. Yeah, the pizza does cost more than takeaway outlets, but I definitely know I’d rather spend the money here. We will definitely be back.
Tip: I would be hesitant to come here on a rugby night if you wanted a quiet date night dinner. BUT in saying that, it would be an awesome place for dinner and drinks pre-​game.

When Gorgeous first opened I was sceptical. Every eatery and store that had been there previously had failed, I didn’t see what could possibly be so special about Gorgeous that would make it last. Now, six years later, it’s still going strong and now having eaten there on numerous occasions I understand why.
The pizzas at Gorgeous aren’t like the cheap, oily, plastic tasting pizzas you find in the usual takeaway pizza places. These pizzas are fresh, use REAL toppings and sauces and the bases never make you feel like you’ve eaten your weight in cardboard.
When trying to think which pizza is my favourite I honestly couldn’t decide. All of the ones I have tried have been great, so I can definitely vouch for the ‘Sophia, Cindy and Kirsten’, but am sure the others will be equally as satisfying.
Though pricier than the Dominos and Pizza Huts of the world, Gorgeous is an independent pizzeria with great New York style pizzas that are ironically named after top models. Once you try a slice from Gorgeous, the fact it costs three times the price of a Dominos pizza won’t bother you in the slightest — the taste and quality will blow you away!
Tip: Get the vanilla cheesecake for dessert, it’s so good just thinking about it makes my mouthwater!

Situated in the food mecca that is Dominion Road, a pizza bar is a rare establishment in this area. Nestled amongst many flavours of Asia, pizza is always a far too tempting option for myself.
I first read about Gorgeous Pizza Bar in a NZ Herald review a year or two ago now and have enjoyed many subsequent visits there.
While a tad pricey, the pizzas are delicious. The pizzas are wittily named after supermodels, coupled with the theme of the pizza bar’s name itself.
I would personally order a large pizza for oneself, or share two, as the traditional thin base and light base of the pizzas can be light on the stomach. I am happy to compromise size for taste though when pizzas are this good.