Sometimes, a short work week calls for an impromptu takeaway dinner that hits all of the right notes with none of the fuss — think a crowd-pleasing mac & cheese or an even heartier bolognese. Enter, Needo — your trusty local purveyors of freshly-made pasta to-go, now with a brand new outpost in Auckland’s Mt Eden.

From its food truck conception back in 2013, the Mt Eden eatery marks Needo’s fourth locale to date, joining a line-up that includes Auckland’s CBD, Commercial Bay, and Manawa Bay. The formula here is relatively simple: wholesome and hearty portions of freshly-made pasta alongside pizza by the slice and a handful of trusty salads and sides, boasting the kind of quality, convenience and nostalgia previously reserved for a home-cooked meal.

The menu here reads like a run-list of tried and true favourites; think creamy carbonara and mushroom spaghetti, heaped with nutty parmesan cheese, or the red sauce-dominant pomodoro macaroni, best mopped up with warm garlic knots or buttery garlic brioche.

If the mood for casual Italian strikes, we suggest leaving dinner plans up to the pros and making a beeline for Needo’s new outpost. While diners are welcome to stay and enjoy the relaxed yet contemporary atmosphere at all four Needo restaurants, the grab-and-go convenience here makes it easier than ever to enjoy homemade quality Italian in the comfort of home. No judgement here.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday — Sunday, 11am — 8pm

needo.co.nz