TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"Nice local restaurant serves quality food, have been to this place several times, tried the eye fillet, lamb and venison, all good quality meat and..."

Aimee Brown

Jim

"Seriously this Cafe is amazing! The food is always so yummy, it’s reasonably priced and the coffee is delicious! We have always enjoyed our meals..."

Amy-Rose Mudgway

"Great food and staff are nice- some customers that come here can be somewhat pretentious but that's ok coz the food made up for it and glad they have..."

Jayde Petaera

"Best place in Hamilton. The staff were such salt of the earth kiwis with excellent banter. I came here on a date and they accommodated..."

Luke Bilbrough

"Stumbled across this place this morning what can i say by far the best cafe ive been too walked in was greeted by a friendly waitress. Their portion..."

Jagga Singh

"Lovely coffee and friendly staff. The food was tasty and there was a good range to choose from. I had some lovely corn fritters. Would definitely..."

Matthew Wallis

"Honestly the food is spectacular!! Good service. Nothing else but would highly recommend :) have been there twice, cannot wait to go again..."

Nubaiza🌙

"Always great service and great food. Never had a bad experience here. Definitely my favourite cafe in hamilton. Every dish I've tryed has been..."

Petraa Bond

"Walked in this morning after the ANZAC Dawn Service, & was greeted immediately by a friendly waitress. The cafe looked very inviting. There were a..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"Good service, awesome food and coffee. Tea with actual tea leaves (almost unheard of these days) and reasonable prices ($45 for two people). We had..."

Monique Tatterson

"Such a nice menu! Always get eggs benedict though because it's pretty good. Staff are always so friendly! Would recommend the rosti stack as..."

Wainui

"I'm an "eggs on toast with smashed avo" kind of a gal but decided to live a little and tried the Rosti Breakfast Stack. Surprised to say that I loved..."

JiKiDiR

"Came here today for lunch with my husband to catch up with a friend and had a great experience! My husband and I decided to share something cause we..."

Emma Rozema

"I love the Coffee and Food Establishment. The food is ALWAYS spectacular and the service is awesome. My girlfriends and I went there the other day...."

Tracey-Lee Perry

"Breafast hunger took me to this "establishment" on a cold Sunday morning. The place was jam packed inside and out as we entered. And just when l..."

Winnie

"Favourite cafe in Hamilton. Food is amazing, service is amazing, prices are reasonable, decor is lovely and the atmosphere is always nice. LOVE..."

Jess Taylor

"In the lovely Hamilton for the weekend, first place we came too. Food well priced, good portions, only thing I would say is small menu, not a big..."

Rebecca Gray

"I think this place is gr8! I ordered eggs bene with added hashbrown & a chocolate raspberry cake to take away. I'm not a fan of the ciabatta bread..."

Liana Stockwell

"Only been here once and I left satisfied!Had the french toast which I was skeptical of getting as I thought it would be too sweet but it was not..."

BinsBites

"Great little place in Hood Street that you can usually park within a stones throw of the door. Really well presently small cabinet range with some..."

Craig Fraser

"Beautiful interiorVery relaxing ambienceAccessible (Hamilton CBD)Food is lovely Fast and friendly service Presentation and..."

Salted Karamel

"Absolutely gorgeous! Great service, awesome food. Thanks for going the extra mile with our takeaway treats, chocolate sauce, berries and yghurt...."

Amanda Fitzpatrick

"We had the soup of the day and it was utterly scrumptious! The staff were lovely. This will definitely be a regular lunch place for..."

Rachel Brown

"I went there late this morning with a deal voucher. Coffee was great and came within 5 minutes. My chicken salad followed another 5 minutes later, it..."

Rachael Cortesi

"So far, my favourite Cafe in Hamilton. I have yet to find a place, including an evening restaurant that can match or beat their Steak Sandwich. The..."

ExWaitress D

"Went to Coffee & Food Establishment for a work team breakfast. Had booked for 6 people, however, there ended up being 7 people. They dealt with..."

Atareta

"I had out of town friends for weekend so took them to my fav place for brunch...they too loved it...daughter had crumpets, must admit this time they..."

Bernice Tidswell

"Went there with my sister for lunch today. They were very busy(being mothers day), but the service was OUTSTANDING. We had just finished our starter..."

Tina Willis

"Great food can't complain. Prices are reasonable.The coffee is really good, I don't always buy coffee and other drinks when I'm out but their..."

Chris G

"Great addition to Hamilton's cafe collection. Really great coffee and lovely food. Everyone I bring here enjoys it and goes back. Prices are..."

Charlotte Milne

"Today we had brunch here,it was lovely! the staff were great and the decor amazing. The menu isn't huge but has a vast range of items and good..."

Olivia Murdoch

"Great food and excellent service. Not a long wait even when they were busy. Very happy with the overall experience. One thing surprised me was the..."

Simon Bayer

"Hands down the friendliest staff in the history of hospitality! Amazing food, both menu-wise (huge breakfasts) and super stunning cabinet food (you..."

Chelsea McDonald

"Great Cafe! Friendly staff, fantastic food, rich smooth coffee. They were proactive in seeking feedback about a new menu item: The Benedict Rosti...."

Karl

"Had lunch here a few weeks ago. Really yummy food & great service. The staff were very accommodating of our toddler & very friendly. Great..."

Rochelle

"Fantastic food using lovely fresh ingredients, mouth watering home baking, awesome coffee. All this rounded off by amazingly friendly helpful..."

Kerrie Morris

"Loved it! Staff were friendly and attentive. Although the menu was slightly limited, the choice of the steak sandwich was awesome. Perfectly cooked..."

Chelsey

"Another favorite of mine…great option for lunch, Love the cooked breakfast and the corn fritter stack served with sour cream, bacon and smothered..."

Coffee Lover

"A group of 3 of us went here for Sunday lunch. Nice enough but not amazing. It wasn't busy and were were served quickly. I had mince on toast and..."

Angela B

"This was my first time eating at Markyles, and I am happy to say I will return the next time I am in Hamilton. The food was stunning, not too big but..."

Gemma Thompson

"Great atmosphere, really nicely laid out cafe and super friendly staff every time I have been. The menu has lots of great options on it. Definitely..."

Kym Moore

"A random find, a real hole in the wall. We would have missed it if not for the special rate in their roasted pumpkin & carrot soup at $16 (which 2..."

Aileen Gutierrez

"Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing environment, the music is always great. You can buy plants alongside your food and coffee couldn't recommend..."

Dakota Hemmingson

"I never get my veggie scone it's always bacon scone.. 😩 I am going there again tomorrow crossing my fingers🤞 the food is really lovely and so..."

Sheeba Nair

"Came for lunch today, had the creamy mushrooms on toast...Yum!! Tasty, a decent size and my toast was crunchy, just as i like it. A busy little..."

Sapphire Martin

"Excellent service always! They have a great menu and a good range of options. The food is delicious and presented very well with care and effort...."

Amy Phillips

"Excellent food. Better than we have had at a cafe for a very long time. Warm and friendly staff too..."

Harry S

"A comfortable space with a fairly pleasant aesthetic. The coffee and food was acceptable. Though not exceptional. Though I'm informed both are..."

kael leineweber

Cinnamon

88/100 (1532 ratings)

Buttermilk Crunch Chicken

Build Your Own Salmon Bagel

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Chicken Satay skewers

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Can't recommend this place enough, Beverley is an outstanding server as you'll ever find! My daughter her adores her! Thank you for always being..."

Carl Whittred

"Myself and maree had a Very satisfying breakfast .. coffee is awesome .. i recommend this place .great service..."

Shane Young

"Great food and service, hidden away in a suburban street. In my view, a great if not better alternative to other franchised cafes located in the..."

James Hsieh

"Love cinnamon!! Have always had such a great experience each time I have gone, such lovely friendly staff, great food and..."

Hannah Knowlson

"Went for a girlie lunch, had a great time. Great service, wine and venue. Have the harissa chicken OMG it's Devine!..."

KerryandLisa Hopper

"Really friendly staff, yummy food, great atmosphere and the best coffee around :)..."

Rachael Sorensen

"Went for breakfast today, coffee was amazing and meal was delicious! think we have found a new weekend breakfast spot! Thanks Cinnamon..."

Jennie Smathers

"Very nice coffee and excellent service. I like places like this that allow adults to utilise the children's menu to get a smaller..."

John W.

"One of the primo brunch spots in Hamilton. We were so impressed with this place that we came back the NEXT day!What’s great about this..."

Medium_Rare

"Busy little cafe, gorgeous interior. We had an amazing waitress Bri! She was fantastic! So polite and funny. What a lovely staff member. Had a great..."

Marie

"Cute little busy cafe. The service is really good. Food is very nice and the presentation is a 10/10. Food that looks good and tastes just..."

Mankiran Gill

Vicky Chen

"This is an excellent cafe that delivers classic dishes with an eye on quality and great service. Top class cafe. A real find in Hamilton. Definitely..."

TheFoodGonzo

"Lovely service, lovely staff, awesome chill place, great for functions, a date, work do, and parties, very accommodating, and their desserts are off..."

Anaka

"The food was nice and we'll balance the Potato cake in the meal gave it a unique style to Cinnamon. Atmosphere was amazing was very lively and busy...."

Sarey Sok

"The food here was so good, the curly fries are my favourite! Great service very bubbly waiter we had. Would definitely go back again, the eggs are..."

Courtney

"best coffee in hamilton! love their open hours 7-5! lots of yum cabinet food, eggs benedict is amazing, all staff are so friendly and have great..."

Jasmine Muhlmann

"Absolutely love this place. Breakfasts are always awesome and staff super friendly. Seating and table space isn't ideal but everything else makes up..."

Jocelyn Mato

"Loved their Food, Not a long wait for it too..iced coffees are Phenomenal 😍 Def going there again, only when it's just me and my partner and No..."

Neti Lynette

"My best friend & I visit this cafe before work. Nice place, warm & inviting. A little busy but managed to find a table for two. The food was amazing...."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"Had a very late lunch here today but just what we needed! Great coffee and I had the winter nourish bowl. Delish! Only criticism was that the quinoa..."

Ruth Ireland

"My partner and I went for brunch here today and it was delicious :) The service was great, everyone was friendly and helpful. My partner had the..."

Alysha Bower

"Was here for lunch with a relative a few weeks ago, had the beef cheek with creamy mash, crispy kale and horseradish-very nice, then had a caramel..."

Katherine Holder

"Decided to stop in to Cinnamon after a morning at the Base shopping. It was about 1.15pm and very busy. Great variety of cabinet food and good..."

Peter W

"I joined a friend for late lunch on Saturday afternoon, and was happy to know Cinnamon was open until 5pm as many cafes close earlier. Multiple..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Good coffee, good food, good service. A welcoming atmosphere that caters to everyone's taste. Originally planning on just coffee and cake, but..."

Jeanette Kerr

"Above average suburban cafe with a great selection of meals from the cabinet which are then table served. Efficient service although a tad on the..."

Craig Fraser

"Stopped in for a coffee and a muffin on a Sat lunchtime. The cafe was very busy so we were a bit nervous that our quick stop might turn into a..."

Christine Jeffery

"Breakfast for two today. Lovely food, good coffee, and the team there looked after us well. Good indoor and outdoor type flow. As a..."

Chris Beale

"How bloody refreshing to see hospitality staff who love being at work! Place was packed - great vibe, nothing too much trouble, table was adjusted..."

Amy Hodgson

"If you had seen the place before the new owners took over, you would be shocked to know how much of a transformation has taken place. I think the..."

Nicole S

"I come here every morning for a coffee and it is always hot and muffins made fresh each day are a yummy treat. In the weekend myself and my..."

Kelly

"Was in the area for breakfast in the weekend and read the good reviews of this cafe on google. I must say they had excellent service and most of all..."

Dana

"This site has been the home of a number of eateries in the past couple of years, but this one has hit the spot like the others hadn't. I'm a..."

Nxsta

"I very nearly walked out of this cafe before I was served at the counter, but I'm glad I didn't, as the coffee and food were both excellent and worth..."

Briandijones

"I've been here five time in the last three weeks and have found a good selection of counter and menu meals but not much between a scone and full..."

Coffee Lover

"The customer service here is amazing. We are always greeted with a friendly waitstaff and instantly are offered water every time. This is both mine..."

Olivia Rodger

"One of the best breakfast meals I’ve had. Ordered the Full Grill on the menu. Staff were friendly too. Will come back next time with mates..."

J

"Delicious food and friendly staff. They were awesome with our kids too. Highly recommend Cinnamon if you are looking for a chill place with good..."

Esh

"Definitely a soul food Cafe. Interactive, pleasant and lovely staff made our lunch memorable today. Food is made with absolute artistry and you can..."

Rhiannon Blewett

"A convenient cafe with ample parking, great for our team toolbox meetings. Our orders are emailed through the day before, and ready for us at 7.30am..."

Karla Keilman

"Absolutely recommend this place. Hands down the best eggs I've had EVER in a cafe and coffee was on point 👌 Would give extra stars if..."

Kit J

"It’s a little out of the way, but we have made the trip out to Cinnamon twice recently. We are always struck by the staff. They are all really..."

Kym Moore

"This place is great. Great selection of food, lovely staff, and very dog friendly. It's my favourite cafe in all of the North island. Highly..."

T G

"Had the all day breakfast and a coffee. The staff there are very friendly and the atmosphere of the place was great. Looking forward to going..."

Adam Vitali

"The risotto is so yummy. Full of flavor with great presentation. 😃 Staff are very friendly and efficient. I will come back again when I come to..."

Grant Dong

"Amazing food, lovely staff. They got my order wrong at first since I ordered a gluten free option. But they immediately corrected the mistake by..."

Ali Masood

"Lovely staff. Awesome food. We enjoyed our meals and..."

Renee Werder

"I had the eggs benedict with salmon off the new menu today. Beautiful presentation and the flavours were great. The pide bread was delicious and I..."

Bridget Bisset

"Everything about this place is terrific, staff, food, it really is somewhere id never worry taking friends or family to. So much choice and all..."

Kay Eglin

"This cafe is the best in Hamilton. The coffee and food is outstanding. The staff superb. They actually make the customers feel welcome. Overall it's..."

John Riley

"Ordered the gnocchi and the corn fritters Stopped by to have brunch on our way to taupo, food was great Friendly staff Easy..."

Macs

"Went as a family group of 9 to celebrate a birthday. Staff were super friendly, food was delivered speedily considering the busy lunch hour rush and..."

Robo Cop

"Love this cafe, best hot chocolate around. The Lamb's fry and bacon was delicious..."

Paul Bretherton

The Sugar Bowl Cafe

88/100 (2864 ratings)

French Toast Breakfast

Poached Eggs with Bacon on Toast

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Unfortunately had run out of the zucchini rosti but were accomodating and let us have the cauliflower salad from the cabinet as a substitute- which..."

Kayley_speight

"Loved this cafe. The French toast was beautifully presented and tasted great. The toast was nice and fluffy and cooked to perfection. Would..."

Emma Judd

"Food and drinks were excellent, the staff were very accommodating for our large group. Great spot for..."

Paul D

"Went here for Sunday brekky. Lovely customer service with delish food. Ordered a mocha however it was a tad bit cold (I like my coffee extra hot), I..."

Anjani Nand

"This is my favourite cafe in Hamilton. It’s where my friends and I always go for brunch or lunch. I love the selection of the food they have. My go..."

Jessica Li

"This is obviously a very popular spot with locals - when we visited it was full and buzzing. Parking was easy though in the carpark at the side...."

Jess Hale

"Awesome atmosphere,friendly staff and the best Eggs Benedict ever! Highly recommended, this place is a gem, will go back again to try more off the..."

Tony Pickett

"The food is great and the coffee is perfect. Service is very good and fast even when they are busy. Will definitely come backThere’s decent..."

Victor Trisnadi

"Coffee was good, service was very good, but didn't really like the foods from cabinet. The meat was bland and could only taste the sweet chili sauce..."

Veronica Dharma

"Took a while to get served, but once we got served the service was amazing.The coffee came out first and it was very nice. But must admit the..."

Aimee Passau

"Went for a breakfast/brunch this morning and ordered the smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, coffee, and a cinnamon cronut, all of which were..."

Emma Rozema

"amazing coffee, delicious food, vegetarian eggs benedict very good value for money. their baked goods are absolutely amazing. staff are very..."

Jasmine Muhlmann

"Place had a nice busy vibe, a nice atmosphere. Food was amazing, presentation top notch because I eat with my eyes. Staff cleared tables quickly. ..."

Sarey Sok

"Wow! The Sugar Bowl does awesome coffee and some seriously unique food! 10/10 for the Banoffee Pancakes!The cafe was buzzing and had a..."

Adami

"Have been here once or twice before and was very happy with the coffee and breakfast at that time, Today my partner and I stopped off for something..."

Morgan Harmony

"Amazing customer service. There were no tables to cater for our large whanau, staff were quick to make sure there were enough seats for us all. Food..."

Chrystal Wallace

"PerfectThe best breakfast ever, yummy and creative. Like the place and lovely staff. Strongly recommend to people who want to try something..."

Maddie

"If sugar bowl was closer to my house, I would be there every day!!! The food, the staff, the atmosphere, the set up, it's all great...."

N S

"The best eggs benny ive had in a very long time. Opt for vegetarian as you get more bang for your buck compared to the salmon one. Chicken fettucine-..."

Praneeta

"Came here with the partner today as it was my day off. I ordered the open steak sandwich dish and iced chocolate, he had pancakes with flat..."

Katherine Holder

"Nice little cafe tucked away in Maeroa. Had the eggs benedict with salmon - the salmon was well done and flavourful. Had a chai which was alright as..."

Binula

"Busy little cafe, wish I went for food as the food looked amazing! Just had sweets which were nice, really enjoyed the lemon cake! First time having..."

BinsBites

"Went for lunch. Great variety of food. Cabinet food looked impressive. I had the pulled pork burger on brioche with curly fries. Yummy well..."

Peter W

"Great cafe, love the menu so many well thought out ideas and always new fresh flavours! Staff are friendly and helpful and coffee is great! It's a..."

Trudy Williams

"Love this cafe. Good place to have breakfast. Wide variety of food on the menu and a bit of a twist from the usual breakfast selections. Coffee never..."

Liling Cheah

"Sugar Bowl is definately one of the best cafes in Hamilton, could not recommend it more. Such a welcoming and light atmosphere! Best coffee in..."

Maggie

"We always visit the Sugar Bowl when in Hamilton, its our favourite cafe as the food and coffee is awesome. The staff are super friendly and..."

Danielle Larsen

"I love sugar bowl, not only is the food delicious and fresh the customer service is outstanding! I meet there quite frequently for business meetings,..."

Linda

"A great local cafe that a work colleague and I frequent every Thursday. The food is scrumptious, the staff are friendly and service is excellent...."

Jeanette Kerr

"I believe this cafe deserves a much better rating than its current average! Hence why I'm giving it a five. But I believe a 4.5 would be better as..."

Jesse Cooper

"Good location and lots of free parking all around. Been here half a dozen of times now and I'm very happy with it. mouth watering food and great..."

Jamie

"Always impressed here. Friendly staff and good service. Can get quite busy and some things are quite pricey but the food and coffee is always top..."

Emma

"Went for Brunch on a Sunday morning. Quite busy but still good service and friendly staff. The food is good although not that much on the menu,..."

Philippa

"Great Service. Great Food. Good Coffee!Nice wee suburbia cafe hidden away in Forest Lake. Nice chilled out atmosphere with friendly staff..."

Aaron McFarlane

"This is the friendliest cafe in town. Stopped here for coffee and to grab a quick sandwich to take away. Cafe was doing a roaring trade after..."

Karen M

"good service and good parking the new asphalt looks a lot better, all round good..."

Adele Taylor

"First time at Sugar Bowl today for brunch. Located on reasonably quiet road with excellent parking right outside. Great selection on the menu and..."

Alaina

"Great little cafe, perfect coffee every time, yummy food, friendly staff, excellent cafe experience all..."

Becky

"Food and the coffee is always great and the atmosphere makes the Sugar Bowl an enjoyable place to sit and relax. No problems parking and the summer..."

Stacie Pearl

"Stopped in here for breakfast and had the creamy mushroom. Generous portions! Warm friendly staff and great atmosphere. Cafe manager was concerned..."

Debra Peng

"The best cafe and dining experience I have in my trip in New Zealand. Food is delicious and fulfilling and the service is pretty generous and..."

Rex Z

"Really good food here and quick service. I went twice in one week, once with a group of 15. We ordered ahead and they had everything ready when we..."

Chelsea C

"Loved this place, we haven't been here for a while but had brunch here the other day and it was delicious 😋 super impressed with the bubble and..."

victoria lahman

"A nice and cozy place to have a great breakfast 🍳! Everything is lovely and delicious 😋🤤! We tried the Sausage Roll, Sweet Muffin, and..."

Kreutz Diego

"I've only been to this place a couple of times but the coffee, food and atmosphere has been great in both instances. I can recommend the French..."

Kane Lynn

"Stopped in on a bust Sunday morning and the food and drinks came out super quick. Croffles with fried chicken are absolutely legit! ..."

Karen Steffek

"We did an unplanned brunch at Sugar Bow cafe today ringing to book a table for 15 with 30mins to spare. The staff were accomodating, helpful and..."

JP Te Puia

"Delicious brekky, potatoes, chorizo, egg, onions. Yum! Pretty solid meal to start the day. The coffee was great..."

brad stansell

"Nice spot for breakfast, table out in the sun, coffee was very nice. I ordered the big breakfast and it was actually big! a good serving of..."

Willy

"OMG! The best coffee I've ever had! Please do come and visit this treasure of a place for brunch or lunch! You won't regret..."

Marlene Hernandez

"Please bring back the chicken croffle on the menu. 😭That is my favorite dish to order. 🥹 Sometimes, I come here just for the chicken croffle..."

Jam M

"Fantastic - will absolutely be back!! It was very full when we arrived but we were lucky enough to find a table. Had the Baby Bap (not baby size..."

Michelle Dennison

"Come to Sugar Bowl fairly regularly, wonderful staff and very tasty menu with coffees! Gotta pick your timing cos parking can be taken up quick,..."

Ella Simmons

"Love loved it! Fabulous iced coffee, followed by an incredible lunch. First time dinning here, definately won't be the..."

kristin Williamson

"Their dishes not only tastes good but also rocking the displays. Clearly whoever made the food put their efforts and passion into it. The service was..."

Vien Cao

"I was impressed with the portion sizes and flavours in all the dishes we ordered. At first I was confused with the pickle but it was a pleasant..."

Angel

Hazel Hayes

88/100 (1569 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place, awesome service+food was amazingBEST CAFE IN HAMILTON!really good place to hang out, awesome catering..."

Cfrisez

"A little family run cafe in Hamilton Central, their menu changes from time to time,and there are also a good selection of cabinet food available...."

Jim

"We found a grab one voucher for this, so was the reason we came, however food was really great, I ordered the eggs Benedict on a hash brown & was..."

Kate

"I've worked right around the corner from this place for many years and have had numerous delicious coffees from the place, but never gone for..."

Cameron James White

"I used to love hazel hayes but now I feel that the menu is quite limited. Still quite a large cabinet selection though and I quite like their hash..."

Meli Ling

"this wasn't our first time at this cafe and it certainly will not be our last. I am always kind of surprised and slightly amazed by the friendliness..."

Mandi Van Eeden

"Loved the vegan dish here. It was super tasty and something different! Thank you for thinking outside of the box! Unfortunately no longer traveling..."

LAC

"Every since having Hazel Hayes cater the Ball, I have been waiting for the time to trial their cafe! Went for desert on a quiet day and first..."

BinsBites

"Only stopped here for a coffee but it was a good one ! Some good looking baking and cakes available . The dude on the coffee machine with the pony..."

Craig Fraser

"I've been to HH once or twice before, and this was the best visit. Presented with very good food, and the staff were on top of their customer game...."

Chris Beale

"Amazing cafe, staff are always friendly and the food is beautiful. I am in love with their fantastic range of cabinet salads that are always packed..."

Jessie

"I have just been in Hamilton for the Rugby World Cup. It was so crowded that we wandered down Vic St to Hazel Hayes for Breakfast, WOW what a..."

R Brookland

"I went for breakfast for the first time and was instantly impressed. The setting is crisp and clean but homely and comfy. They have done a really..."

Te Mania Kottaiya

"The scones are to die for! My fave is the black bean version. Sampled the tomato chili jam with cumin seed gouda the other day and it was also..."

Karen Wenham

"Great coffee and my husband loved the bacon and eggs. Will definitely be..."

Melanie Brown

"Great little cafe. Love the fit..."

Nate

"I just had to say i had a kitten at the start of this year and her name was Hazel Hayes me and my bf were shocked when we saw it we miss our hazel..."

Morgan Harmony

"Hazel Hayes is amazing! Every thing i have ever tried on the menu has been delicious. All the little touches make it not just nice but WOW! A..."

Katy A

"Great food, coffee,..."

Blair

"Wonderful service, delivery and food was exceptional. Bun, slices and homemade pies for a work function. At least 3 days notice is recommended as..."

Rhiannon Blewett

"We had Hazel Hayes cater one of work events, and what a superb job they did! The service was excellent, the food was beautifully presented and most..."

Thorne Snow

"Over and beyond service, the lady offered to take a group photo for our birthday lunch group without being asked and offered take away options for..."

Amy Keenan

"Nice little place, serves food for all types and the menu changes quite..."

Johnson T

"Great coffee and the creamy mushroom brioche is highly recommended. Great staff..."

Ming

"Great eggs bene with bacon and potato rosti. The potato I felt was just slightly undercooked, otherwise a top notch..."

brad stansell

"Great welcome. They remember my name and make great coffee delivered fast. Hardly have time to write a..."

Mike Balemi

"A big thank you to Dylan and the team at Hazel Hayes for the great job they did with the catering for our staff Christmas party recently. We had rave..."

Lindsay Clark

"Once inside this awesome cafe, it felt as though we were in a cafe in Barcelona, and far away from Victoria street. It is rare to find staff that..."

Sharon Fletcher

"One of our favourite Hamilton cafes, food and service always consistently high standard. And in case you're wondering, the 2 for 1 chicken burger..."

P&J Smith

Palate

88/100 (1293 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"As I descended to the basement I wasn't sure, was this the place? Maybe I was taking the staff entrance? It was a secret food wonderland hiding..."

Laura Lazet

"Went with a group of 12. Meals came out at the right time space so that you were not too full. Having gluten & other food allegeries the chef was..."

Sheryl Rodgers

"We went for dinner last night at this fabulous restaurant. Wow. The food was amazing. They even catered for me as a coeliac. Customer service was..."

Annette Elliott

"Thank you Mat and all the team at Palate for an amazing dining experience. 9 incredible dishes matched with amazing wines from all over the globe...."

Helen Mitchell

"Travelled from Auckland again for a beautiful weekday lunch. The service is excellent, the setting pristine and relaxing, the food as always..."

Sharron Fry

"1 of my favorite places to eat... Ate everything on my plate! Servive was Top notch and ambience was relaxing!! Definately recommend!..."

Jazz Hughes

"Booked the kitchen table for my husbands 50th had the 7 course degustation menu, it was away from other diners and we were served by the chef each..."

Denise Pie-Thomas

"Outstanding service and the food to die for!! definitely found our home for fine..."

John Dustow

"Amazing food and service. More than just a meal, but an incredible experiance. Thanks..."

Andrew Hood

"The second visit for myself and family on a busy and ambient Saturday at palate. I have travelled and tasted food from around the world but you..."

Anthony Dodds

"Every course was superb from the oyster starter to the Hapuka main. The cocktails and coffee were delish as well. Couldn't fit desert. Highly..."

Jenny Harpur

"Had one of the best meals I've had in a long time here. ...great staff , great service and great food with an excellent wine..."

Clare Gordon

"Stunning meal, great wine list and top..."

Hugo Bunny

"Amazing food, amazing service - the chefs table Is a fantastic experience! Loved every course and the wines to match ... happened to watch the..."

Kelly Ann

"The food as usual was impeccable and totally delicious. Food here is extra special. I had the lamb and my husband had the filet steak. Wine list is..."

Carolyn Boardman

"Our best dinner in New Zealand. Amazing food and great wines. Service top and..."

Eric Fleutelot

"Food n service was definitely up to par. Had a table of 10 tonight and all of enjoyed everything being a busy Saturday night. Food was spot on but..."

Kelvin H. Looi

"Came here for lunch on a weekday. Very peaceful environment except when the screaming banshees entered...... ordered the $25 express lunch menu and..."

#fatlyfe

"Delicious food. Everything was really good. It's a bit pricey, But worth it. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere. My favourite plate was the fish...."

Nadz_berry_crunch

"Lovely atmosphere.. would be a perfect date night restaurant.The menu looked so good it was really hard to decide.I had the lamb and it was..."

Shell

"Express lunch. Shared the beef croquettes and kingfish entrees both very good. Mains were battered moki and the lamb shoulder cutlets. The lamb was..."

Flippynz

"Absolutely outstanding fine dining restaurant in Hamilton. I had a gorgeous eye fillet that was cooked perfectly. The chocolate jus and the blue..."

TheBearReview

"Most tranquil place to have lunch sitting outside on the deck watching the Waikato river. The staff are all professional and polite. $25 lunch is a..."

Lonny Macleod

"Consistently delicious, beautiful setting, excellent service, but I do miss the French waiter. What was his name? Oh yes, Kevyn. I will return again..."

Doc Jazz

"Friendly staff, reasonable price, lovely place. Just a little not really happy is the main dish a little bit small portion. Otherwise is perfect..."

L&P

"Reviews say that Palate is one of the best restaurants in Hamilton. I really could not say anything to debunk these views. It is significantly up the..."

JJ

"Nice fancy place for dining. Great menu with interesting options and wine pairing suggestions. I had a fish with white wine and loved it. Good..."

Ana Em VP

"Came in for dinner, food was great for our entree and main but the dessert was not really a dessert, the creme brulee was rock solid. And the girl..."

Larissa Edwards

"A modern restaurant with a menu to suit modern patrons. The place is outstanding and the food along with its presentation is superb. Friendly staff...."

#1

"I heard alot about Palate. It is touted as one of Hamilton's finest restaurants. We started with cocktails, not a great selection. We were given a..."

Peter W

"Palate used to be Tables and that was the last time I was there so great to see what the Palate team has done. Palate now would be by far the best..."

Ian

"We went to lunch to celebrate my birthday. Such a nice setting when you walk in.We chose from the working lunch menu, two courses for $25 which..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Great feel when you walk in the place. The menu provided a good selection of dishes but as we were just having coffee and dessert.. I ordered..."

Coffee Lover

"I took my girlfriend out for her birthday this week and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was excellent, well laid out, nice and quiet even though the..."

Andrew George

"My family and I went to Palate Restaurant to celebrate my graduation, and had a fantastic time. We had chosen it because we'd previously dined there..."

Petra Burns

"Table for two at 7.00 pm on 19 December 2013. First impressions when walking in was a professional outfit in nice setting.The restaurant..."

Chris Beale

"An absolutely fabulous dining experience. The staff are professional, yet friendly, the wine list extensive and the food is incredibly tasty. You can..."

Celeste Bowden

"Had dinner recently. The food was so well cooked and presented i was blown away! Meals were served fast and decent size portions. Lovely resturant...."

Jamie

"Went there for lunch today, amazing food and service and a lovely setting, we sat outside on the terrace under the trees with a view of the river. ..."

Shelley Cumner

"Awesome, we thoroughly enjoyed the degustation menu with matching wines. 7 dishes 7 wines, good friends, great food, great wine, great service =..."

Richie Shaw

"Went there last Saturday for dinner with friends understand why it gets all the rave reviews.Service was excellent, arrived around the time..."

Shane Bradford

"We loved the old Palate for food wine and service, but didn't really like the ambience (except for the chef's table, which was great fun). New..."

Dave

"Palate Restaurant has ranked as Hamilton's finest for several years. The menu is always inventive and mouth watering and the recommended wine choice,..."

David

"It has been 5 years since I have been here. I went once for a degustation menu, it was all very lovely food, but it was too long between..."

Alice

"Without a doubt, the best restaurant in Hamilton! World class food (I've been around the world & eaten in some amazing places)Top..."

Ben

"I liked it. Good food. Expensive yet tasty.I liked the staff as..."

Damien

"Top Service. Top Food. Something Hamilton should be (and is!) proud of.I will continue to come and support Palate sending the bar high for..."

Aaron

"Best Restaurant Ever. Enough Said! Value for money any time! Cant wait to Go Back!!! Havn' found anything like it in Perth!! CongratulationsMat &..."

Brenda Cockbunr

"We dined at Palate last week, Fieldays week in Hamilton so extremely busy for all the restaurants. Palate was fully booked with extra front of house..."

Mat Frear

"Dined with a party of 10 for a private dinner and received faultless service with a smile. A very busy restaurant for such a small location..."

Christine

"Eight of us dined at Palate last Wednesday night on a recommendation from a friend at work. In a word - WOW! The food was just sublime, the wine list..."

Sara

"We go to this restaurant for special occasions. Each time the food and service have been outstanding. The food demonstrates care and high..."

Noeline Wright

"what a great night. myself and seven others went out to palate for the first time last week for a celebratory dinner and left feeling like we were..."

Ngaire

"Amazing experience and the best restaurant we have been to in years. Service excellent, food and wine divine. Very impressed with the plating and..."

C & J

"Top notch service! Definitely a great feature. Nice interior. We were there with a large party (booked out the place, it's fairly small), and the..."

Jen Dabney

"Perched above the mighty Waikato River, the main dining area is elegant and sophisticated. There is much more space than their previous premise; with..."

Celeste Bowden

"The customer service and food is always amazing here. The creativity behind the dishes always makes me want to come back and try something different...."

Johnson T

"Review I've had a trip to Hamilton and this is my favorite restaurant by far. I've dined here multiple times just to enjoy several different items on..."

Devon Eastin

"There is no doubt that the food here is above anything that Iv had in the last few years. They left me both blown away and relaxed at the same time,..."

Chrystal

"What an experience having dinner in Palate!! The tasting menu is incredible with different texture, taste and excellent choice of local products. The..."

Eric Aditama

"Worth the visit I was unsure if we should squeeze in a lunch in palate before heading back to Auckland and I'm glad we did. We had the 3 course meal..."

Finedine Romance

"Back to its former glory - absolutely delicious. Last time , just out of covid, not as good. This time could not fault and highly recommend . Thanks..."

Ingid Brown

"Never disappoints. The food at Palate is next level but the dessert was the supreme winner for me. Panna cotta and hokey pokey...."

Tania Simpson

"My wife and I had a wonderful dining experience on my wife's birthday. The 3 course meal was great. Each of the dishes provided good flavour and..."

Chris

"We were seated straight away by friendly staff. Food was prepared quickly. Delicious Coromandel Oysters. Cocktails were on point. Mains were generous..."

Teena French

"Dined on 19/3 for a shared Birthday dinner for the first time in 3 years. And still an Absolutely Beautiful evening and meal! Eye fillet main ordered..."

Marta Mitchell

Adriana's Restaurant

88/100 (1528 ratings)

Fettuccine Della Nonna

Bruschette

Ravioli Al Gorgonzola E Noci

Pesto

Pesce Alla Parmigiana

Fish

Bruschetta Con Pancetta E Spinacci

Filleto Gorgonzola

Affogato

Juicy Steak and Veggies

Garlic bread

Pasta

Spaghetti Marinara Con Gamberi E Cozze

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"Lovely place to take a friend and have a nice meal.fine dineing.yes.quiet..yes you can hear your partner talk.the steak was as a steak should be..."

Robert Cunningham

"Really enjoyed my meal here, we had starters, mains, desserts, drinks and coffees and final bill for all of this for three people was around $150...."

Charlotte Rebecca

"The service here is excellent. The waitresses were very friendly and the food was very tasty, i especially liked the dessert.I will definitely..."

Jenny

"My partner and I tried Adriana's for the first time this week, and we were very impressed.Service was warm, friendly and very helpful - we..."

Jay Gordon

"We hadn't been to Adriana's for a few years and I was a bit reluctant as some of the reviews on this site are not great. However we were very..."

Rochelle

"Love the rustic atmosphere which really is what Italian is all about. Service was real good considering they only had one waitress on, she did very..."

Miriam Penniall

"Very sweet little Italian place said it was an authentic Italian restaurant in the Entertainment Book but surprised no meatballs???Started with..."

NICOLE

"Went here for a birthday dinner with 15+ people, was impressed with service/timing of meals considering there was so many of us. Staff were friendly..."

Sarah Nicole

"Romantic ambience with yummy..."

Gecko

"Reader beware... if Ian is as obnoxious in person, as he is in writing then I don't think that I am the only person that would be tempted to spit in..."

Helen

"The nicest Italian restaurant we have tried in NZ so far! Generous quantities, savory food, correct prices. The steak with the creamy mushroom sauce..."

Cy

"This place is a bit of Italian magic and somewhere we won't forget anytime soon. We asked the staff beforehand if they would be involved with my..."

Rachel Walker

"Had a date night at Adriana’s. It was always busy in the past and we unluckily got turned away a couple times prior so we made a booking for this..."

Sze Seah

"If I could give 6 stars for this restaurant, I would. Everything was perfect, from the time we arrived until we left. The staff are awesome, helpful..."

Albert Jans

"Absolutely delicious. Love love love. Hubby said his meal was a bit small for a..."

Jane

"A really good Italian restaurant in Hamilton. It's a low key operation but the food is great. Meals are sized well (especially the main sized pastas)..."

Qi Hong Wong

"Had Vegan Lasagne and it was amazing. Bit of a size difference between mine and the meat option but mine was definitely big enough. Side salad was..."

Natasha Smith

"We searched for a pasta restaurant and turned out it was more. It’s a very traditional and authentic Italian restaurant that we couldn’t find in..."

Winifred T

"Totally agreed with all the other 5-star reviews. We've twice ordered Adriana's Farfalle al Salmone and spaghetti marinara, and twice loved it! Very..."

Jia Rong Yap

"What a great meal, bad the meatballs in creamy sauce. Desert apple compost was..."

Tony Duke

The Kirk Cafe

88/100 (4537 ratings)

Scrambled Eggs on Toast with Bacon

Burger

Toasts

Coconut Latte

Korean Fried Chicken Burger

Omelette

Butter Beans

Waffles

Avocado on Toast with Poached Egg

Mushroom Eggs Benedict

Cakes

Creme Brulee French Toast

Salad

Eggs Benedict with Miso Cured Salmon

Salmon

Bruschette

Vegan Beetroot Tartare

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Five star experience, I mean seriously I can't fault anything about anything in this place.Walked in and greeted by the most amazing smiles..."

Cupy Dee

"loved all the different range components. The kimchi and coleslaw were so good with the tender chicken. The salmon was beaaautiful with the benny and..."

Brandy Rawiri

"Ill just get onto the beautiful delicious food right away because looking through these photos make me wanna go back! Thesacculent juicy..."

Sharon The Foodie

"In Hamilton for the weekend, checked out Zomato for cafes, This place already had a high review and safe to say it wasn't wrong. I got the Creme..."

Manoj Patel

"What a find! Visited here one morning on a trip to Hamilton and ended up going back three mornings in a row. Looks pretty unassuming from the outside..."

Denise Cunneen

"Definitely recommend the French toast & chicken burger, can’t wait to try the rest of the..."

Kayley_speight

"this is my new favourite cafe in Hamilton. The food is fresh and tasty and so colourful. It also has a nice balance of slightly spicy and savoury. I..."

Kathgoing

"Exceptional. Food presentation was really good. The taste also great. There were lots of ingredients in the plate, and the flavors were mixed very..."

Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)

"One of my favorite cafes. The breakfast is always good and it looks very beautiful. Coffee is good as well. Never disappoints. The service is great..."

Nadz_berry_crunch

"One of my favourite cafes in Hamilton!The owners and waitresses are always friendly and nice, the food is amazing and the menus change..."

Vicky Chen

"Creative cuisine cooked to perfection with a real focus on artistic presentation. Why not have eggs benedict with caramelised pork belly!!!? French..."

TheFoodGonzo

"Gorgeous food, generous serves and really lovely service who were patient and kind to us with young children. We came for brunch and everything was..."

Bel Lloyd

"Food was delicious. Good amount of salad and dressing. Thought prices were a bit expensive but cafe was light, clean, airy and staff were friendly..."

Alison Holmes

"Food was a tad too salty, but the flavours were good. Coffee was good and presented well. Service was a bit slammed, but only having two people..."

Kurt

"Very helpful and friendly staff - Katniss the cat is sweet too, but not intrusive! The food was excellently presented and very flavourful. Thank you..."

EricaKhatwah

"One of the best cafe i found when i was looking for something for breakfast. Lovely place with lots of dining space and parking space. Very well..."

Vipul Jotania

"We drove from Tauranga and our friends drove from Auckland so we had high expectations. I ordered the famous French toast and loved it. It was like..."

K VD

"Nice place. My food was a bit salty, but the flavors were good. Raw beetroot didn't add anything much. They had a staffing crisis the day we were..."

Tamsin Kingston

"One of the best cafes I have eaten in Hamilton. Good food with very minute detailing. Excellent presentation I tried the avocado toast which was..."

udharv deshpande

"Today was my second time visiting this little cafe, and it was exactly as I remembered it from my first visit last year. Between the cabinet food and..."

Laura Dickson

"Beautiful food, friendly staff and great atmosphere to join with friends. Eggs Benedict, mushrooms, hash browns, feta compote and basil..."

Rhiannon Blewett

Shinjuku Japanese Restaurant

Teriyaki Salmon Dinner Set

Vegetable Teppanyaki with Tofu

Salmon Tuna and White Fish

Tofu Salad and Edamame

Salmon

Bulgogi Beef Lunch Box

Wheelchair Accessible

"3.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 3.5/5 Customer ServiceGreat Japanese Restaurant in Hamilton CBD.Just walked in..."

곰정안

"Really great. Fantastic service. Creative and tasty food. Good mix of different and alternative food and food for those who like to play it safe...."

InvaderNax

"Enjoyed the food here. We ordered the bento boxes which has a wide selection of food. We also ordered a lot of the small side dishes which were also..."

Greg Koia

"I've never described customer service as gracious, but that's exactly what you get here. The waiter is so attentive and hospitable, making you feel..."

Megan Matthews

"Service is always good and efficient. Their sushi always tastes fresh and hot dishes consistently good everytime we eat here. Menu is good too. We..."

Teeps

"nice food and price，we order medium sashimi combo that includes 20piece.It is very fresh and large. sushi combo is various and delicious，also the..."

Fiona J

"This is one of my favorite restaurants to eat at.The food is always so fresh and the byo is great when it's girls night outs. The..."

Jenny

"I really appreciate the location of the restaurant and how easily accessible it is, and the interiors of the place is quite attractive, it gave a..."

Jorson

"Amazing! Perfection! Beautiful service, incredible food, huge portions..and so affordable! Thank you so much- we'll be back again and often..."

Kirsty Leigh

"Awesome food, great portion size, and price to match. Authentic Japanese and fantastic service!My partner and I will definitely be going again..."

Arishma.highman

"Shinjuku is one of my favourite Japanese Restaurants in Hamilton, great food and amazing atmosphere. Meals are flavoursome and authentic, a great..."

Heath Johnson

"The service is above average, both staff were attentive to our needs. The food (Chicken dinner box and Sushi/Sashimi platter) was a delight, cravings..."

JJ

"I love this place! Great serving, price is fair for the quality of food being served. The staff are courteous and always so nice. Serving size is..."

Sherriemirez

"Shinjuku never fails to impress us. Lovely food and relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff also help to make an enjoyable evening. Our only suggestion..."

Jacqui Leatham

"tried the chicken bento and my boyfriend had the chicken teppenyaki. it came with a complimentary side dish of sushi rolls and sashimi which was..."

Lily L

"This is my favourite restaurant to dine at. The food is fresh and tasty, the service is fantastic and the pricing is reasonable. The decor is simple..."

Heather

"I had Chicken Teppanyaki which was awesome. Tasted good and plenty of food. Really good service and very nice people who own the..."

Hannah Leese

"A great restaurant with an extensive menu (with pictures! - appreciated). Service excellent. We enjoyed our meal there very much - fresh, tasty and..."

Kim Frances

"amazing food, great service and plenty to eat for my strict vegetarian diet.I would recommend this place especially the veg dishes . Nice..."

Loretta Westbrook

"Me and my husband had dinner here tonight. We had sushi, chicken box, seafood dish and it was absolutely beautiful. Celebrated our wedding..."

Inareta Sith

"We've eaten here a number of times now, and always thoroughly enjoy it! Food is fresh, delicious and reasonably priced. Service is always quick and..."

Sara Cameron

"My favourite Japanese restaurant and been here a number of times. The service is great and they are always attentive. Food has never disappointed me..."

Hannah Hannah

"Have always enjoyed food at Shinjuku, pretty simple decor and consistent quality food. Salad dressing is a winner. Only criticism is a tad..."

Andy

"Me and my gf loved everything about this place, entree, mains, and desert were all great. Lovely service too.This will definitely be a..."

Peter Craven

"Were here for lunch and can recommend to everybody. Affordable, tasty, excellent presentation. We will be back for sure!the only thing we dont..."

Renate Staudinger

"Great restaurant. Very beautiful. Be quiet. The food is also very good. We like it very..."

Nina NZ

"The owners of the restaurant are an elderly couple cook every dish. It's a bit of a wait, but the taste is worth it. Their fried food is so authentic..."

raymonond

"We have dined in most restaurants in Hamilton and tonight we dined at Shinjuku and it is a 10/10 rating from us. The food is authentic and superbly..."

Di Smith

"Tasty food. Nice atmosphere. Very polite staff member. Keen to try more of the dishes. Thank you, see you next..."

C Williams

"First timer there and we’re so impressed with the meals. Very good food with reasonable price!! Prawn tempura is a must order as a side. It’s..."

Angie pH.

"My first Japanese restaurant experience and it was great 👍 Awesome selection and helpful waiter. Managed to catch a Gyarados too..."

Rowan Pringle

"Awesome food. Fast service. Best Japanese restaurant I've been to in Hamilton and very reasonably priced...."

Wayne Edmeades

"Very delicious and authentic Japanese food! Ordered the eel that comes with chicken katsu & tempura and special bento with salmon sushi & sashimi &..."

Kelly Ng

"Good food, specially niguiri sushi and sashimi. The price is good..."

Karen

"Some of the best food I've had in my entire life. I order here frequently because I can't get enough. The portion sizes are perfect and the flavors..."

Bella Molette

Portofino

87/100 (1867 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I came here by myself and looked through their $20 lunch menu, and ended up ordering the tortellini. It was very good, but nothing spectacular. The..."

Céline Kao

"We order spaghetti alla vongole and spaghetti alla carbonara, friendly services..."

Xilei Liu

"Am always satisfied with the food I order every time I go there! If you want perfect Italian food, Portofino is the way to go. Also, staff are always..."

Froyo🍦

"Ordered the pollo pizza. was excellent. fresh ingredients. taste, texture and smell all was near perfect - served in a reasonable time...friendly and..."

Shamim.ramputh

"Lovely authentic Italian cuisine! They're much better than their neighbour Italian venue- the pasta was delicious and the pizza was exactly like the..."

Jayde Petaera

"We dined here to celebrate a special occasion. Great ambiance, child-friendly, staff were friendly and helpful with some menu inquiries, although we..."

888bing888

"The customer service here was great. The waiter was kind and with the chefs help, catered to our needs. The oysters were average and small but that's..."

Aimee.

"Went to portofino with a group of 10 people and the whole experience was absolutely amazing! the service was great, such friendly staff. the food was..."

Jasmine Muhlmann

"Really nice meals the anti pasto platter is amazing. The spaghetti was nice and the chicken cannelloni is great. Highly recommend. The service was..."

Andrew Kirk

"Great food, decent ambience.. it could have been more quieter I think... Great place for a romantic dinner with your Bae... food portions were quite..."

Mahek Pratik Gandhi

"Great service, good prices but poor pizza. I wish I could have liked it but the base was so chewy I regret purchasing. The waiter was lovely..."

Ash McGregor

"Visited just once but will definitely return! Lovely food, great ambiance & attentive waiter. The spirits selection was extensive & the meals well..."

Ashley Knight

"Really good one.Strongly recommend.I study cookery in Wintec, this restaurant has hot food hot plates and it's really clean. Actually there..."

Caesar

"We came here late afternoon for a bite before heading back to Auckland... The service was great but we were the only ones here... Started with garlic..."

Donna&Shane

"Having had both takeaway and dine in from this restaurant it's a definite favourite.The meals are delicious (could be bigger for the Mr who..."

Ange Robinson

"The service here was great. The meal was even better. The portion size was generous and the taste is just amazing. I would definitely like to go back..."

Gbuzz

"We celebrated my birthday and it was fantastic! The staff and food were excellent. The atmosphere was good. My sister brought a cake and my family..."

Jane Пыжьянова

"Portofino is one of those memorable restaurants for putting a smile on customer’s faces. The staff are friendly, approachable and able to advise on..."

Andrew Stedall

"My wife and I were out on a date night on Friday and I decided to surprise her with some Italian cuisine, our reservation was for 8:30pm but we were..."

Lui Els

"Stunning meal! Nothing to fault. Not 5 star only because there is always something to improve on. Forgot I was back in NZ and happily left a 10% ..."

John Sabini

"Food is absolutely amazing. Great fan of Portofino New Plymouth so as soon as we heard Hamilton was getting Portofino we knew we were going. Again,..."

Jhonny Matiu

"A group of 8 booked in for a ladies lunch at the new Portofino here in Hamilton which is affiliated with the Akld Portofino restaurant group. ..."

Frankie

"The most filling meal I ever had. The portions are big and delicious...."

Sneha

"We dinned in an outdoor booth which was fun and comfortable. Really enjoyed our yummy meals! Pasta was so delicious, mussels were great! Desserts..."

Taluz 10

"I highly recommend the risotto in here, but im just not a fan of the seafood spaghetti. Tiramisu is the best! You have to try it when you come..."

Lily Linh

"Nice atmosphere! Extremely busy on a Saturday night. Took about 10-15mins for the server to come take orders but that’s algood. Pasta portions are..."

Sheela

"Probably the best Portofino I’ve had, the one in CBD of Auckland made me feel sick but this was perfect. Highly recommend this one, especially the..."

Ghost

"The Toblerone cocktail and cheesecake together are outstanding. Will absolutely be coming..."

Timothy Price

"Enjoyed a really nice meal, both my partner and I had the gluten free pasta and you honestly could not tell anything was different. The limoncello..."

Anja Hajdarevic

"Absolute calming environment. Lovely..."

Mussarat Azam

"My friend and I were walking through town with our doggos. We were looking for somewhere to eat on a cool winter evening and decided pasta was a good..."

Lynne Crowter

"Very good experience. The staff were so friendly, polite and helpful! The entrees were delicious! Spaghetti, gnocchi and lasagna were awesome! The..."

Karen

"Our waitress was amazing, all the staff were friendly and easy going. All of our Food was AMAZING! (gluten free friendly too!) Cocktails were..."

Stephanie Cornes

"My partner and I had an awesome time at Portofino. The staff were very helpful and polite. The night was quite busy but we didn't wait long before we..."

Reah

"Their service & food was absolutely fantastic!! The pasta was soo good and also tbeir..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"Beautiful food, lovely service and atmosphere Thank you so much for our wonderful experience! Will definitely be..."

Rob legand

"Exceptional! THE best evening meal we've had in NZ. The garlic bread is to die for 👍. Great selection of wines. Staff are very..."

Lita L

"Came here for dinner for two. Had a couple of drinks and antipasto to start. Selection of meats, vegetables olives and cheese, was nice but felt was..."

Stuart C

"From the start me and my friend was welcome in, got our seat, service was quick and easy, the girls are absolutely lovely and make you feel welcome....."

Callum James

"A lovely quiet atmosphere. Efficient, prompt, attentive and helpful staff. Loved the grilled chicken parmagiana served with veges. So often it is..."

Christina “Chris”

Caffe Centrale

Margarita with Chicken and Sausage

Torta Al Cioccolato Bianco

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely staff and excellent Italian food. Will def come back...."

Nikki B

"The most iconic traditional Italian food I have ever tasted - all Italian staff too so they know their stuff! My plate was left squeaky clean. If..."

Sinéad Rose Stayton

"Very friendly staff and great service! Went with my partner for a quick dessert during peak dinner service on a Saturday evening, however we were..."

Emma Clark

"Amazing food. Amazing service. The perfect amount of variety. Fantastic ambiance. The starters are amazing. The mains are amazing. The deserts are..."

Aida Khangholi

"Awesome traditional homemade Italian food and amazing service. Definitely try the garlic bread!Was a great surprise as we weren't expecting to eat..."

Karl Henare

"I have now been here twice and both times i have been blown away by Alessandro's amazing service and there truly spectacular food. It certainly has..."

Brendon Hey

"Fantastic! Friendly atmosphere & brilliant service. Initially they got my order wrong (was very busy that night), but they rectified instantly &..."

Alice

"Decided to eat here on spur of the moment, but encouraged by other mm reviews.Arrived 6.30 and the place was empty so retired to a bar up the..."

Susan Trodden

"Stumbled across this place, and really glad we did. Our waiter, Alessandro was extremely friendly, cheerful, and helpful, despite being pretty..."

Libby

"Hubby and I went here a few weeks back. We had an amazing meal here - was very authentic - staff, atmosphere and food. Would recommend...in fact..."

Nicola

"Thank you Marco for a wonderful evening. Our 26th wedding anniversary was made perfect thanks to your lovely staff and food. We especially enjoyed..."

Marco Scarpa

"Tried this restaurant because they're in the entertainment book and I have to say that I agree with all of the other reviewers. The food is SO GOOD!..."

Rachel Baillie

"This restaurant was so worth the visit :) I was dining by myself as I do often and I would like to say “My dining experience was awesome” I wish..."

SYLVIA

"ooooooh it was beautiful!!! Started off with bruschetta - yummmm, my raviolli and hubby's stuffed chicken was absolutely amazing. Friendly service,..."

Jess Barton

"Been there many times, and always had a great experience. I'm Italian and this is the only place in town where I can REALLY find Italian chef..."

Giampietro

"Our meals were nice, but not overly flavoured. It felt a little underwhelming. Service was friendly, but not very..."

Graham Watson

"As I was new in town ,I really wanted to try a good pizzeria .And this one met with everything I want ♥️ Good food ,Good atmosphere,Good service..."

Justin Matthew

"Had a party of 6, visiting from the U.S. Great experience. Food was excellent, as was the service. Server recommended two wines: Durvillea..."

M T

"Absolutely delicious food, lovely staff. Highly..."

weirdrage

"Best Italian food we've had in New Zealand. We had the pasta special, lasagne and a pizza, and they were all excellent authentic Italian food. Great..."

Andy F (Munes.NZ)

"Our service from Tracy was great. Food came out fast and was absolutely delicious. First time here, and I know I’ll be..."

Shay

"Excellent service, great food. No problems. Claudio, the host was very professional. Moved us to a window table when one came available. Highly..."

Rod de Lisle

"This is the second time I've been to this cafe for dinner. The last night the restaurant was fully booked when I entered instead of turning me away...."

Dave Rose

"Omg, this is something fantastic. It feels like little Italia in Hamilton. Such a delicious cuisine. We've got a brilliant pizza with a great..."

Olesia Dolzhenkova

"Good food, but quite overpriced. Anyway, it's waaaaaaaaay better than the other Italian restaurant we went to here in Hamilton (Portofino - worst..."

Nossa Vida Pelo Mundo

"Reasonable Italian restaurant in town. Booking is recommended. Cosy table and seating arrangements and nice warm meals. Enough to satisfy your..."

Chris

"Tracey and the team have hosted my 30th and also my Mum’s 60th and have done the most amazing job. They make you feel super special with their..."

James Forster

"Easily the best Italian I've had in years since I was last in Florence! Traditional Italian flavours, great friendly service with a smile, reasonably..."

Josiah Spackman (Chilling Silence)

"The best Italian spot in Hamilton. Authentic, great selection of food. Highly..."

Enrico Pucci

"I was here a month or so ago, I really liked it. I had the Veggi Nochi which i really enjoyed. It was nice and quiet inside so not to..."

Rayna Ramsay

"Don't be fooled by its quite outlook.The inside is always full house. Their appetisers and main courses are the 'go to' options if you want some..."

Vien Cao

"This is our favourite restaurant! Always great, authentic food and friendly service. The gnocchi is SO good.. but then, so is everything I have tried..."

Lisa M

"I don't often feel urged to give a 5 star rating, but couldn't give anything less. My wife and I had a reservation here last night. We were treated..."

Sam O'Dea

Chim-choo-ree

86/100 (1525 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Was in Hamilton for work so came here on my own. The wait staff were really friendly the atmosphere was really nice. I had the eye fillet steak with..."

#fatlyfe

"After nagging my bf for dinner here for almost 6 months, we Finally came here for dinner for celebration. This place did not disappoint us...."

Alice Ma

"We came here for a celebratory dinner while in town based on the recommendations of several people. We were 8 people but had booked ahead so they had..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"went for impromptu drinkies and food last Friday night...bar snacks or tapas were yum we had the rice paper rolls with yummy dipping sauces and the..."

Bernice Tidswell

"We enjoyed an exceptional dining experience here with friends from overseas. Everything ticked the boxes - food, wine selection, service! Loved the..."

Lil Ruffell

"Nice place to go for a dinner date. Standard European food...."

Liling Cheah

"Best fish dish I have eaten in years - probably ever and the staff were all attentive,helpful and happy to go out of their way just as they were in..."

Maree Glass

"This was our third visit in the last couple of months and each time it just gets better and better. The quality of the food is amazing and the..."

Mark

"I was very excited to hear when Chim Choo Ree moved from their small restaurant on Victoria Street to a larger building by the river on Bridge St. ..."

Alyson Eberle

"Dinner with a large group on 20th March 2014 (about 10 people). First time at the restaurant, but heard a lot about it.First impressions..."

Chris Beale

"A group of 7 of us had dinner here and all of us were very impressed with the friendly service and the food. The wait staff were helpful, attentive..."

Briandijones

"Very Happy with Chim Choo Ree... Great setting, Friendly staff and the food was exceptional.. Didnt take long to come out either. we will be..."

Jamie

"Love the food here, but am always annoyed at the lack of service with the drinks, always have to get attention to get DRINKS! surely this is where..."

Amy Hodgson

"Fabulous menu. Great service on each occasion we have..."

Nikki Steed

"I have only been here once and OH MY GOODNESS this place is amazing! The food is out of this world delicious, the staff are super cool and friendly...."

Georgie 38

"Have been here with my partner three or four times now and each time has been amazing. We both enjoy the food and atmosphere. Definitely recommend..."

Olivia

"We really enjoy dining at this restaurant as food quality is of a high standard, however we were disappointed with the service. We had booked a..."

Diane Mackinnon

"We are regular diners at Chim Choo Ree. We find the food to be consistently excellent. The staff are friendly and suitably attentive. The biggest..."

Stewart Hague

"One of the best place to eat in Hamilton.Food quality and the service are consistently high. I love the menu and the fact that many chefs..."

Glen Wallace

"With a 6pm booking thought things would be quiet but no really buzzing. Shared entree was fabulous with a dessert to die for. The main meal of duck..."

June Holt

"It was our 40th wedding anniversary this week. Our two daughters arranged and paid for us to have a suprise dinner at Chim Choo Ree to celebrate . We..."

Emma Wolfe

"Food was sensational! Cosy atmosphere. Unfortunately found one of the female members of staff a tad on the rude side. Apart from that,..."

Fiona

"I have only been here once but the food was delicious! The portion sizes are very small, but as I was not very hungry at the time I couldn't..."

Alice

"absoulutely gorgeous, what more can i sayfood was a little pricy but all served on time and in the highest fashionI had the scallops which..."

Phillip Hath

"Been to Chim Choo Ree about 4 times in the last 6 months and can highly recommend it along with my wife, and many family members who have been many..."

Glen Wilkinson

"I ate here with my husband and another couple for dinner on a Friday night. They were packed, but this only added to the atmosphere. The service..."

Karen M

"Sitting back in the couch and still enjoying the flavours from Chim Choo Ree tonight.The kitchen is doing an amazing job. Good flavours,..."

Jenthe VC

"Truly exceptional! This is hands down the best little restaurant in NZ. The gorgeous ambience, excellent staff and outstanding food all make it my..."

Joanne Hair

"Without a doubt - the best place to eat in Hamilton, if not NZ! After coming from living in London, this restaurant/cafe easily stacks up against..."

Antonia

"Absolutely amazing. My husband and I have dined in exclusive restaurants around the globe and we loved every mouthful of the tasting menu we had..."

Sarah Bronte

"I would highly recommend this restaurant, the service and food is excellent. The menu is really interesting with some unusual flavour fusions, all..."

Ange

"I cannot speak more highly of Chim Choo Ree. I recommend it to whoever I can! The food is absolutely fantastic, with the ingredients in each dish..."

Chloe

"Imaginative menu that brings a great twist to some of my favourites. Especially the Tartare. It was so difficult to choose because so many menu items..."

OliveOilSupremacist

"My husband and I went Chim Choo Ree for my birthday dinner. The atmosphere, service, and foods were spot on. I strongly recommend this restaurant to..."

Julia Sanger

"My favourite restaurant in Hamilton! It was my friend's birthday and all of us had a great time here. The food was so nice and I highly recommend..."

장효정(사회과학대학 심리학과)

"Goodness me - what else can you say but WOW!! The flavours they created were incredible! A different taste every bite. And a 'Rice pudding' with..."

Jenna Russell

"5 stars without question - the food was devine, luck the plate good with each dish. Service was superb from excellent knowledgeable staff, including..."

Dean Everett

"As an huge foodie I very much enjoyed my dinner here. I am very picky with how the ambience of the restaurant is and good service is an absolute must..."

Mark Miler

"All round pretty yummy! We got the duck and lamb rack which were both very delicious, wish there was a little more on the plate but it was very nice...."

Brittany Brooks

"This is the best restaurant I have ever been to. Food is exceptional, in taste and presentation, atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. The staffs..."

Peter Albert

"We went to Chim Choo Ree for our 2y wedding anniversary. The waitresses were so lovely and went above and beyond to help. They made sure we had a..."

Sophia Nielsen

"Offering a fine dining experience of a fusion between European/Asian cuisine, Chim Choo Ree is one of Hamilton's must visit restaurants. I was able..."

Ann Song

"Dinner for two on a Saturday evening. Staff were generally very good. The restaurant decor is nice. We both had an entree and main. The main took..."

Chris Beale

"My colleagues all recommended here, and I went there for the first time last week with my family. Not to mention the quality of the food, the service..."

파이

"Through sickness had to can a booking but was very impressed by the way the staff handled the event. For a first timer stayed for a cocktail and was..."

David Rodger

"My friends and I had a great night. The food was exceptionally was good and the staffs were nice and kind. My favourite dish was duck breast which..."

Lisa

"Sensational food & service. I had a delicious Raspberry, lemon G & T. We shared the Scallops and prawn dishes to start. For mains i had the Venison &..."

Brooke Forde

"Incredible experience! Ambiance was charming, service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. The presentation of the food was top notch, and..."

Nico Bhula

The River Kitchen

86/100 (1207 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very yummy food. Really enjoyed eating here and would recommend it to all my friends. Perfect place to go if you're looking for a relaxed..."

Kyle Whelan

"It was only a quick stop for coffee but this is one of those places you have to come back and have some time to spend here and enjoy the..."

Rita Ribeiro

"Came here for an early breakfast. It was packed at like 7.30 in the morning which was definitely a great sign. Ordered the hot chocolate as well as..."

#fatlyfe

"My colleague raved about your cinnamon scrolls and they did not disappoint. I also was relieved to find a cafe that sold porridge and not just..."

Mia U

"Rainy morning breakfast. Sat on the street and didnt get wet so thats a win. Poached eggs on rye. 3 eggs are cooked pefectly. Added a side of bacon..."

Flippynz

"Lovely big breakfasts - a lil different from the norm with the beans which was awesome- the venue is so tiny though you have to get takeout but this..."

Jayde Petaera

"I was impressed with the reviews on The River Kitchen and decided to give it a try.I wasn't disappointed. The breakfast was great and the coffee..."

Sarind2000

"Went for an early morning brekkie with hubby before work. Nice small place, a bit of a tight squeeze though. I ordered avocado & tomato on toast & it..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"Great little breakfast and lunch cafe. Great looking cabinet food and slightly different brekkie menu to the rest which is good. I just had eggs and..."

Stuart

"Went here for weekday breakfast. Good vibe and pretty busy.I had poached eggs with black pudding. The food was awesome and the service..."

Troy Norrie

"Went here for lunch with a family member 19/08/2016, ordered a iced chocolate, cappuccino, smoked salmon dish and baked eggs. Drinks came out within..."

Katherine Holder

"Nice staff.. Beautiful food display.Price A little bit expensive. But it is ok. I love their customer services.. Good little coffee shop..."

L&P

"One of the best in town, great coffee, perfectly cooked eggs, creative cabinet food. A really dependable choice for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Would..."

Foodie

"There's nothing spectacular about the food and the coffee that would make you shout for joy. But the service and the ambiance is both fantastic! We..."

JJ

"Brilliant breakfast. Rainy weather but when the sun breaks through it floods the cafe. Lovely ambiance in sun or cloud. Outstanding food. Well..."

JS

"This cafe has some of the best cabinet food around these parts! Dropped by for a quick takeaway lunch, and had the beef ficelle (a thinner version of..."

Kiwi Foodie

"This is the perfect café for takeaway coffee's. Nothing against the river kitchen because the staff are amazingly friendly and the food and coffee..."

Melissa Stevens

"If you hear good things about this place they are all true. It's a bit tight inside but it's great out on the street on a sunny morning. Very good..."

Craig Fraser

"Good cafe in middle of Hamilton. Great selection of cabinet food and awesome coffee. I go here most days to grab lunch and a coffee. Staff are super..."

Tim

"Just had the best pancakes of my life here!! Such an awesome selection of GF food and healthy eating options. The coffee was also amazing ordered a..."

Amy Courtney

"Coffee is really good, but took ages to come out. ..."

Bobby Anderson

"Fantastic find in the heart of Hamilton. We'd been looking for somewhere for brunch and stumbled here by accident. The coffee was superb, the baked..."

Stu

"TOTES AMAZEBALLS.We were completely taken by surprise at how tasty and wholesome their food were. Had brunch there on the way to Waitomo and boy..."

Adeline

"This place rocks and all the locals know it! Attending an expo in Hamilton I sought out the best cafe and found it. Great atmosphere, sensational..."

David Hardy

"The River Kitchen is my all time favourite, definately recommend. Always perfect coffee and amazing food, the custard and date scones are to die..."

Maggie

"Had a breakfast and coffee and really enjoyed the vibe of the cafe and the food was great. Have recommended to my..."

Mark Williams

"Wow, what an awesome place, great food and they look after Gluten/frees' (who can be difficult at times to feed). Thanks so much for your consistent..."

Dave D

"i had the breakfast salad there last Sunday and my dad had the mushrooms. Both were great and the coffee was really good..."

Caroline Simpson

"On my recent visit while walking down Victoria St I found this cafe and it was fantastic.Had a fish cake ( kawhai ) it was the most tasty and..."

Greer Dyson

"Great food, great service, great coffee. The best scrambled eggs I have ever had. I come from Auckland just to visit this place. Really friendly..."

Maryanne Hilton-Taufua

"Great coffee (yes they have decaf) Great food (I had the mushrooms as a review on here suggested) and they were flavoursome and a good portion. Place..."

Morningdew

"I was so impressed with The River Kitchen - a delightful Barista who makes delicious coffee, and the BEST porridge I have ever tasted. Great staff,..."

Annie

"Awesome food and great coffee!Consistently a great..."

Chris Ward

"Have been here a few times, first time i went i ordered a mocha but was given a flat white..buuuut it tasted so good, i didn't want to take it back!..."

Nona

"Best service, Best coffee in Hamilton! Best cabinet food, especially the lasagne and cupcake selection! The salads are always varied and delicious,..."

David Blackwell

"I go here every Sunday for brunch. The worst part is narrowing down what to have off their amazing menu! Favourites include the roast mushrooms with..."

Chrissy Houghton

"You can't beat River Kitchen - we go here every saturday for brunch, why bother shopping around when you have perfection? It's fabulous food, the..."

Rowena

"A wonderful cafe with excellent food and attentive service. Hard to beat! The donuts are..."

Nate

"Dined here 23/11/10, very yummy breakfasts and a very generous portion. Let down only by a flavourless hot chocolate. Would highly recommend to..."

Antz

"My wife and i brunch often and the river kitchen is the best cafe ever. 5 star, food, serice,..."

Peter

"Great coffee, friendly service, great range of food options. Great breakfast menu, and really yum cabinet food to choose from also. Very..."

Kelly

"Hands-down brilliant. Great food, plus really friendly staff which makes the..."

Sarah

"It’s my birthday brunch and we decided to check out the Sconery. Food: We got the big breakfast and had it to share. Even after splitting it into..."

Aileen Gutierrez

"I went with my family for breakfast and the staff were really accomdating and friendly. On top of that the food was really well done, even though..."

Fidah Ali

"Visited The Sconery for lunch, really enjoyed our drinks. The custard scone was nice, the gluten-free hotcakes with butter and lemon were nice to..."

Anja Hajdarevic

"Very tidy and well designed place, with kitchen opening directly into the main café space. The restoration of the building and the fit-out are of..."

Matteo Garbagnati

"Got the pancakes and s’mores hot chocolate. The presentation was simple - just pancakes with ingredients on top, but I didn’t mind as the food..."

Tracy

"Only stopped in for a takeaway coffee and some cabinet food. It was really busy in there, might have only been one table free. Despite this the staff..."

Jon Adams

"Excellent portions & taste. I was surprised by the three poached eggs on my Eggs Benedict. The coffee & hash veggies were delicious too! It did take..."

Netra Parab

"Everything about this cafe speaks 'Quality Fine Food'. A welcoming and comforting atmosphere complimented by smiling attentive staff. I marvelled at..."

Margaret Rowe

"Food is tasty, fresh and quality. The Zealong Tea is well known in town. The service is brilliant as they always have a big smile on their caring..."

Sarisa Nasinprom

"It's always an amazing experience to visit. They always have amazing fiod and the staff alawys are..."

Marcus Hamilton (Marcus)

"A consistently exceptional food experience at The River Kitchen. Maria & her team create delicious treats like the boiled eggs & toast soldiers with..."

Jason Dawson

"Maria and The Sconery (River Kitchen) have been absolutely amazing to me! I have used them a couple of times recently for some catering for team..."

brad stansell

"When unsure of what to eat when you're in a foreign country, always rely on the Mr. G (my term for Google) and find the best option - nearby place..."

Boon Loong Leo

"We moved to the Waikato years ago. We thought it was going to be a cultural wasteland but one Saturday morning we stumbled across The River Kitchen..."

John Luxton

"Must try. We went for mother's day. Very simple menu but nice Would go back. I had a big breakfast not..."

rajesh dahya

"Cam here for a coffee on a Saturday afternoon whilst shopping. It recently moved locations and looks great inside. Had coffee and a scone. Good..."

Stuart C

"Fantastic cafe, on a work trip in Hamilton and found The River Kitchen. The staff were great and the food was excellent. Their hot chocolate with..."

Blair & Rach Macdonald

"Beautiful place for food and coffee. Staff is professional with great customer service! Our food was amazing, especially my eggs on mufin with..."

Adéla Balůsková

Camarosa

85/100 (2091 ratings)

"Visited today for a light lunch. Sad to see they nolonger have their cabinet of amazing treats. Luckily there are small plates on the menu which we..."

Vicki

"The Margaret pizza and pasta were very yummy, and the coffee matched our preference. My daughter, who is picky about food, loves the pizza. The..."

AshleyCYS Chuang

"We dropped by for a very light snack as we were peckish and ordered the soup to the day which turned out to be pumpkin soup and an iced coffee. The..."

Aileen Gutierrez

"Divine food, gracious service and a cosy quiet atmosphere. Camrose are a rare restaurant that has invested in sound proofing. This made the large..."

Etomia Wilson

"A lovely breakfast when visiting my friend who is a local. Gorgeous spot & wonderful food. Not sure what happened to my food pic! Berry picking place..."

Christine

"Best steak in Hamilton. Quality food. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable seating. Amazing cocktails. Then the service, perfection. Attentive staff...."

Julie Karam

"It was beautiful to be at this place. We chose to sit outside and it was very sunny. We enjoyed our lovely breakfast. The manager was very friendly...."

FEBEL GAMA

"Walked in no reservation got seated quickly serves was prompt food was tasty will be..."

Sans Sullivan

"Amazing lunch with a great view! Service was great, we were seated straight away and at a lovely window table even though they were quite busy. I had..."

Manaia Miller

"We love the place! The food; wide varieties, flavours, presentation, and delivery. Awesome! Beautiful! Excellent service! Generous portion sizes...."

Quinn Cueto

"We had a chicken burger and a sirloin sandwich. They were both pretty good. I would suggest a version of this sandwich with blue cheese. It's quite..."

Nossa Vida Pelo Mundo

"Camarosa has long been a favorite eatery for myself and my friends. We just went yesterday and everything we ordered was delicious. The food is so..."

Kimiora Wilson

"A little chilly out on the deck area but there were heaters available . Service was quick. Definitely worth a visit. Unfortunately it was the first..."

Jude Crosweller

"We had my Mums Birthday lunch here, the Fish was a hit for her & her husband. Steak was mouth watering & they make a nice flavoured pizza. Quite busy..."

Neville Thomson

"Really nice place to dine and entertain. Good takeaway pizza. Food is very pricey and doesn't cater to your basic foodie. Enjoy a night out but be..."

Daniel Gee

Furnace Steakhouse

85/100 (1710 ratings)

Pan Roasted Lamb Rump

Apple Peach and Apricot Pie with Salted Caramel Ice Cream

banoffee pie

Mushroom & Bacon Pappardelle

Chocolate Brownie

Hereford Prime Burger

Chicken parmigiana

Meatballs

Waratah Farms Pork Belly

Beef

Carbonara

Cointreau and Chocolate Mousse

Arancini

Treacle Cured Beef Cheek

Southern Fried Chicken

Deconstructed Lemon Meringue

Wheelchair Accessible

"I went here for an early-Christmas dinner with my dad. We had booked a table and we were given one of the best tables in the restaurant. We shared..."

Jarrod P

"The best spaghetti and meatballs I’ve had in the longest time. Completely cooked al’ denté, flavoursome, and fast to get to the table. I am..."

Hailz Stevens-Nordell

"Great food Great place 👍 I ordered a steak and it was amazing .The staff are awesome and we get a great service and good vibe overt..."

Noel Thomas Joseph

"Loved eating here for lunch! Will definitely come again with it’s welcoming customer service! Favourite off the menu would be the Pork..."

Villiami

"Have been here twice in the last month and both times my partner and I were very happy! The pizza bread is a lovely entree option to share, and they..."

Amy-Rose Mudgway

"Very good service, staff friendly and attentive, good food too. The place had a nice atmosphere. A good place for a date night early in the..."

Ashley Daniel

"Had the opportunity to take my parent's out for lunch so headed to Furnace. I enjoyed the layout with different seating options but fairly intimate..."

Coffee Lover

"Had an awesome night here with the work mates. Everyone had fabulous meals. Staff was very attentive. Would go again recommend the squid. Very good..."

Leah

"Ordered from the dinner menu. Calamari for an Entree, Our mains were the Trio of pork and the pan roasted lamb rump.All 3 dishes were a 10/10..."

Narelle Kiri

"We try the $12 menu and ordered fish and chip and seafood chowder and it taste amazing! The place is always full during lunch time but the staff..."

Adventure Foodie

"We had lunch here a few weeks back. Service was excellent, our server was polite and engaging and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back...."

Amber Stanbridge-Hughes

"Fairly good food, but a bit salty, but good atmosphere. Been there about a dozen times for family birthdays. Really affordable and vegetarian..."

Hamilton Foodie

"Favourite place to get $12 lunch! Located central with two parking buildings nearby. I always get the open sandwiches, pizzas or the chicken wrap...."

Mandy C

"Great food and excellent customer service! Family friendly restaurant and the added bonus of being able to park at the Knox street parking for free..."

Chanda-Lea Peihopa

"Stopped in for some dessert very tasty, good ambience and nice and warm lovely on a winter night. Coffee is good friendly staff. Used the toilets and..."

Kane Woledge

"Beautiful food! We had the beef cheeks, pork trio, aglio olio spaghetti, seasonal steamed greens, and chocolate brownie to finish off. Beef cheeks..."

AJ

"Very friendly staff gave us a very warm welcome on a very cold winter night. The atmosphere at Furnace is very cosy and inviting. I enjoyed a..."

Sanicanes

"We had an amazing dinner here tonight with great service to match the food. Dining area was lovely and warm and it was a pleasure to come into from..."

Michele

"Irene Ebasco EdicHere on a Friday night. Service: 👍🏻lovely, very friendly and awesome attendants. Food: great, we had..."

Iris Joy Ebasco Edic

"Had dinner and dessert here tonight. I had the stuffed chicken breast which was pretty good although the side was the real MVP of the dish - roasted..."

Emma Rozema

"Very nice atmosphere and friendly waitress. The food is presented well and tasty. The bacon & eggs came with very nice five grain bread. Tha aglio..."

Elonie

"Absolutely love the eggs benedict here. Especially when it is $12 that is such a good price for a good eggs benny. Sick of paying $18 for an average..."

Wainui

"Furnace is one of the great places in Hamilton to get $12 lunches. Portions are really big and the food is always really good. Definitely a go-to..."

Foodie Chronicles

"Great beer, great service, lunch and dinner menus are excellent. Warm, friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices and portion sizes. You cannot fault..."

Tim Nesdale

"Great atmosphere! Really enjoyed the outdoor setting area :) we ordered the Parmesan pizza bread which was amazing! Also a pizza and an open sandwich..."

Liana Stockwell

"Had to wait to be seated, but luckily the fire was going, so hung around that until the waitress came and showed us to the table.Ordered the..."

Katherine Holder

"I certainly can't vouch for the negative reviews, but as for me, Furnace is consistent, trustworthy, and overall a great place for a..."

Bari

"Four of us went out for a birthday lunch at Furnace yesterday. It is always great when you are welcomed with a smile. Service was flawless (from all..."

Patsy Goodwin

"Three of us had dessert here, was very full house when we arrived but they found us a suitable table promptly. The Tiramisu was to a high standard..."

Ni Luong

"Went out for a birthday dinner here this week on a deal voucher. Showed our voucher (reluctantly) on arrival, but surprisingly our meals didn't..."

Nicola

"Have dined here for lunch and dinner, visiting about 6 times in the past two years. Have never had a reason to complain about food or service, but..."

Nxsta

"I love furnaces food, atmosphere and staff (always pleasant!) we went on a rugby night which was nothing short of manic but we still had a fab time..."

Kaylene

"Me and my friends and family go here often for the $12 lunches and love it every time. The staff are usually very good, one time telling us due to a..."

Danica De Lisle

"My sister and I regularly go here for the $12 lunches. Our waitress is always nice and friendly. Although we have to wait a while for our lunch, it..."

Tina Willis

"So I've been to Furnace twice now for dinner, and I have to say that has been a great experience both times. We have been seated promptly, had our..."

Lily H

"Enjoyed a late lunch with a friend here on a monday afternoon. Even though the $12 lunches had finished, the waitress allowed us to order off the..."

Jackie Newman

"We went there today for lunch.Around 15 work colleagues.I had read previous revues from this site and I was a bit worried.My initial..."

Chris Hattan

"I went to Furnace for their $12 lunch... Absolutely amazing. The food portion was decent and the quality was amazing! Though their pizza was a bit..."

Lisa Liu

"Fav place in Hamilton. Love coming and taking people to this place. Love it love love it. Cant fault it. Love the $12 lunches to. Would have ben nice..."

Love Food

"Went in on Good Friday and this was the only restaurant that was busy. Service was awesome, very quick and the waitresses were very friendly. Food..."

Miriam Penniall

"Came in 3rd of febuary and was blown away. We had a table of 4, entrees were quick and tasty, mains were nice but WOW the deserts blew me away. We..."

Amy Phillips

"We have had their $12 lunches - great value and really really nice. I had the fish - was gorgeous. had the sweetcorn fritters that were not so..."

Rosie

"Great $12 menu - lots of options and nice food. Service is a bit slow though, especially if trying to go during a lunch..."

Kelly

"Fantastic staff! Everytime I go in there, the staff are friendly and attentive. Great thurs, fri and sat nights...."

Snke

"Friendly staff who make a fantastic..."

NICOLE

"I dine at Furnace regularly, and I am blown away every time! The staffs are by far the nicest I have been served by in Hamilton. The service is very..."

Brendan

"We attended Andrew Clarke’s Butchers Block Degustation Dinner. Everything from the service, food to the matching wines was exceptional. The..."

Michelle Weeks

"We came last night and I was so amazed at the service we got from the moment we arrived to the time we left, I forgot the name of our server but she..."

Jax Te kiri

"Had an amazing night! My steak was perfect and the blue cheese sauce was epic, duck fat chips and a side plate of steamed vege. Next move was..."

Jacqui Percival

"Booked a table for me and my partner for a spontaneous dinner, never been to this restaurant before but we were very pleased! Amazing service, delish..."

Mya Greenfieldd

"Amazing food and service. We ordered a beef tartare for entree, two steaks made in the sous vide for main and one tart with ice cream for dessert...."

Mina Bayat Mokhtari

"The slow roast lamb was absolutely stunning. Super tender and just melts in your mouth. The market fish and steak was also good. Friendly service..."

Dana Young

"This restaurant was recommended to me by Graham of the Argent motel. I must say that it was a great choice. If you like a good steak and a good glass..."

Daniel Hallissey

"Great place to eat! Staff were very very helpful with my annoying dietary needs. Ringing ahead to advise them was the play. They were very aware and..."

Craig M

"Wonderful steak! The best that I had! Highly recommend this Signature Steak Rib-eye 500GM. The Steak is very tender and of great taste! Duck fat..."

Yuan Z

"Great time for Mother's Day lunch. Enjoyed the charcuterie platter and the mains were substantial. Great staff with a friendly..."

Edmund Lee

The Lookout Bar And Kitchen

Sticky Chicken Strips

Loaded fries

Fresh Snapper and Chips

Iced tea

Monteith's Gourmet Pie

Mussels with Green Curry Sauce and Toasted Ciabatta

"Very nice food. The restaurant uses a tablet to order your food and drinks, which can be helpful if you are one that don't like talking to..."

Edmund Lee

"Great food and coffee. We tried them today for a light lunch and were impressed with the selection from their Snacks/Entrees menu. We tried the..."

Vicki

"My favorite eatery. Great food, excellent service. The entertainment was awesome. Definitely come back..."

Mere Mahuta

"Really like the food here. Service is lovely too. The fried chicken is very very..."

Paul Marden

"Our work Christmas dinner for 20 was an absolute success, thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the entire team, with a special shout-out to our..."

Laura Binns

"I just want to say thank you to the barman in the private bar at our work function Thursday 27th July. Asked for a non alcoholic drink, surprise me,..."

Jenna Russell

"Four of us went out for dinner and had a great night out. All 4 of us had steak, which was cooked perfectly. Mussels were so nice too. We had 2x..."

Darrin Milne

"Went here for the first time this week and definitely plan on coming back! We were able to get a seat right away and even though they looked quite..."

Cheree McIntosh

"Lovely ambience at the lookout. The e-menu’s are a cool concept and ensure your service is always ready when you are, without losing the warm..."

Nikki Close

"Best quality restaurant food I've had in a long time!! Can not fault anything, cocktails on point, mussel entree was soo good, loved the Thai curry..."

Paula Johnson

"We had lunch here for my sisters graduation celebration. All hits, no misses! Woody, our server was so polite, helpful, attentive and just all round..."

Chaye Bidois

"The food is exquisite as always. We love the cheesecake here. Fresh fish and chips gourmet style and succulent pork belly skewers. Full of bold..."

Avikil Nadan

"Great food with amazing views to..."

Gilbert LAMAYO

"If your ever in Hamilton, highly recommend checking this place out. Amazing food, great service, order everything via a tablet and I'm sure the view..."

Latisha Black

"Had a friends engagement party there, at the back deck is a beautiful view of the sun setting. Lovely service and the food was amazing. Highlight of..."

goodday Laulu

"We hosted a party in the weekend and used The Lookout Catering. Fantastic food, very easy to order. The chicken and lamb baps were a huge hit...."

lynda holten

"We were a group of past Plunkett mother's and remained friends for years. We came from far and wide including Australia. What an afternoon we had. ..."

Esmay Selwyn

"All around awesome! Food was great, service was great - just great all round. They had a singer there to playing ambient music - he was..."

Awhi Te Noungou

"Awesome location, great atmosphere, lovely staff, great food. 10/10 even the music not too bad. Great views too. Will be coming..."

Miles Davis

The District

Chicken Burger and Fries

Scrambled Eggs with Bacon

Egg Benedict with Smoked Salmon

Sichuan Salt N Pepper Squid Pan Seared Prawn

Strange Eggs Benedict

Fish

Coffee Duh

hot chocolate

Poached Eggs with a Side of Bacon

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food here is amazing. Have had brunch here a couple of times and they’ve never disappointed me. Service is awesome too even on a public holiday, we..."

R J Y

"Great mocha (prob one of the best in Hamilton), solid food. Definitely would recommend and would come back for more! Fried foods were great, one of..."

Joanna W.

"came here a few Days ago with my partner, such a strange place for a cafe, but I absolutely love the vibe it gives off and love the style.the..."

Aimee Passau

"I got an early lunch here whilst passing through Hamilton. The food is alright, nothing spectacular but still quite nice. The service is what stood..."

Jessica Li

"I've seen this place all over Instagram so had to give it a go. The entrance is a bit confusing - there are two; we went in the wheelchair entrance..."

Aimee R

"Awesome all day breakfast, service is amazing , didn't take long for the food to be ready. Nice and quiet, not very busy before 12 pm...."

Sarey Sok

"Great decor, clean and beautiful food. Their attention to detail shows they care about providing a good service. Very friendly staff too. Great..."

Julian.tetai

"Passing through Hamilton on a road trip and stopped here for some lunch. The location was easy to find and when we walked in it had a general cafe..."

Monique Da Silva

"Went here with two friends, with one ordering from the cabinet and the other and I ordering off the menu. All food and drinks came out in reasonable..."

Maggie Jaques

"I am here pretty much five days a week, the food is scrummy (both sweet & savoury), my coffee is always hot and the staff are always..."

Nika Edgar-Brewer

"Wow! Thank you so much for the beautiful breakfast. In Hamilton today for daughters netball so husband and I decided to look up on zamato to see what..."

ReetsNLots

"had brekkie at The District last week, went for the Huevos rancheros tortillas. very very nice. the smokiness of the chipotle with the avo and feta...."

Zebedee

"I came here earlier this year and only now have I gotten round to writing up this review (sorry sorry!).We stopped by for lunch on our way..."

Lazypandah

"Stopped by on a road trip to the Waikato and had a satisfying brunch. We shared the District Fry - their version of a big breakfast and the..."

Elena Ching

"A big spacious cafe with industrial decor and light bulbs. Noticed it is beside a city fitness gym. Perfect for after gym catch ups:) We..."

ShoRt

"Amazing place/atmosphere to dine.. Yummy pizza and milkshake. Friendly service. Will definitely give it another try in future. I hidden gem in te..."

Melissa Bennett

"Had an amazing breakfast here delivered on a hot plate, delicious home made grainy toast and hollandaise with perfectly poached eggs smoky bacon..."

Tim Nesdale

"Great place to go for breakfast or lunch when you are out te rapa way. Super friendly staff and well prepared food. Always something tempting in the..."

Foodie

"Such a great place for breakfast. Great music, friendly staff and very tasty food. Everything was very organised and despite being very busy they..."

Ryan Megson

"The District is a family fave and we were stoked to hear they were open for brunch and lunch on Fathers Day. The place was fully booked but with..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Decided to go out of the CBD for lunch. A friend recommended District. I decided to head out but didn't get there till 1.50pm unfortunately I was..."

Peter W

"The District is one of my favourite cafes in the Tron – conveniently located, consistently good food, a wide range of teas (yep, I’m a tea..."

Kiwi Foodie

"We have been consistently impressed with everything we have tasted at The District. From the burgers to the pizzas, the pastas to the breakfast fry..."

Foo Dee

"Nice atmosphereGreat venue for social occasions (birthday, anniversary, etc)Interior decor is very industrial Food was surprisingly..."

Salted Karamel

"We came for lunch as a group and enjoyed our meal very much. Great place to visit. Will be back to try out the rest of the menu. Our group also..."

Koka4G

"Awesome pizzas! The pork belly one in particular is mouth-wateringly delicious. Got ID'd for buying a pint of cider with the food, though, which was..."

Maryana Hamilton

"Lovely food, great service but overpriced. Turkish garlic bread, confit duck with crispy wontons, sticky date pudding, creme brulee, eye..."

Katherine Holder

"The owners of this restaurant have carried over their skills and expertise from Suburbia to The District. They value their customers and are most..."

Cherry Dobson

"I have to say I was so impressed with this restaurant, not only is it quirky in style and different, the quality of the food was amazing, we took my..."

Carole

"Lunch for two on Saturday the 20th July 2013. First timers, but had been previous customers at Suburbia.Actual cafe is very nicely decked..."

Chris Beale

"Me and my wife we're really lucky to have found this gem of a place, accidentally stumbled upon this cafe and bar while looking for a place to eat..."

Alex

"This place is great. Good barristas. Food is excellent, love the pork belly pizza. Good service to match. Good place to go for a wine after..."

Jason Minkhorst

"Seriously this is our new place to eat. Staff are awesome, Best meals we have tasted for a long time. Other places could learn a few tips from these..."

Jason Cook

"This place is definitely my new favourite. The staff are all absolutely lovely. Even a drop in for your morning coffee & muffin is such a..."

Wine And Cheese

"My favourite restaurant in Hamilton! Great service with great food and reasonable prices, can't get any better than that. The interior of the place..."

JP

"So so yummy! I had the nicest soup I have ever had, service was fantastic and place was buzzing. Good food done really well! Can't wait for my next..."

Julia Bryant

"A hidden gem on Te Rapa Straight. One of the best breakfast / brunches around. We went for classic poached and scrambled eggs with a side of bacon...."

Vicki

"Came here for the first time today and was highly impressed! Gorgeously clean place, incredibly well done food and absolutely lovely staff! The two..."

Emma Jones

"As visitors from out of town, we felt very welcomed by the staff and had a great choice of food from the menu. Love the Maori atmosphere from the..."

Marama

"Such friendly service, I had the best chai latte I’ve ever had here on Friday and the large size was only 20c more, was so worth it and is now the..."

Amelia

"Lovely food, great coffee and tea. Friendly efficient service. We will be..."

Munro Family

"Stopped in for a late lunch, delicious food, excellent coffee, and a superb home made cookie. It took a whole to come considering I ordered cabinet..."

Jennifer Caswell

"Clean and spacious space; beautiful food with heaps of options and yum; lovely staff with a very classic old kiwi fashion - warmth and..."

Marleen Charng

"Had our planning meeting here, spent most of the working day enjoying the warm and friendly hospitality. The staff are so avcommodating. No cost for..."

Lacreice Petaera

"Fantastic cafe. Great coffee, great food, great people and relaxed atmosphere all at perfectly reasonable prices. Hard to find these days. We will..."

Neil McKenzie

"Awesome cafe. Not too many gluten-free cabinet options. But they have amazing gluten-free savory muffins. They also have gluten-free menu options,..."

Reda_Katz

"Just stumbled across this place on our way to Auckland - lucky we did! Awesome food, truly..."

Lars Ivarsson

"Excellent breakfast, speedy service and friendly..."

Diane Parkes

"Excellent brunch cooked to perfection. Service was great..."

Vera Stephens

"Staff were friendly and my pancakes were great, I love how they roll them up with bacon..."

Morgan Rouse

"Team Lunch. Good service great..."

Tom Rusher

"Warm greeting on entry. Very welcoming vibe. Breakfast was the menu we ordered from. I'm very fussy when it comes to scrambled eggs but, thoroughly..."

S C

"Great full breakfast. Coffee was great. Friendly and fast..."

Alan Creighton

Foundation Bar Kitchen Lounge

84/100 (1685 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"love fettucine and pork ribs and friendly..."

Xilei Liu

"Genuinely friendly experience. The team is very friendly, informative and I believe truly proud of what they serve. We were recommended the..."

Jan Willem Strijker

"Always enjoy going here! I had the pork belly bites which were quite filling for a starter. Delicious! I am looking forward to trying more meals..."

Hailz Stevens-Nordell

"Have been to Foundation numerous times. The platters are always nice, but never seem to have enough bread for all the toppings (which is a shame)...."

Amy-Rose Mudgway

"Called in for dinner last week. The thirteen year old had the calamari - which she did not enjoy. I had the fillet steak - which I very much..."

Lyn Coker

"This place is awesome for a lunch or dinner. It isn't in town and there is heaps of parking.The last time I went here was for a dinner catch up..."

KG

Terrence Tafadzwa Tapera

"Went on a Saturday night and although it was very busy, food came out at a reasonable time after ordered.Service was extremely friendly and..."

Ashyra Duffin

"A great place to dine! The atmosphere is very relaxing yet lively with both a restaurant and bar side. I recommend booking in advance because it gets..."

Kiriana Eparaima-Hautapu

"Recommend, visiting NZ and wanted to take my mum out for lunch over the Easter holidays, hit the jackpot!!! The fish and chips were wonderful,..."

Paula Belinda Goto

"Consistently really good. Thai chicken salad is by far my favourite although the onion rings and pizzas are good too. Staff are always really..."

Kelsie Taylor

"went there for a birthday lunch today (9th jan) and had amazing service , friendly staff and really delicious meals had the seafood chowder and the..."

Rachael Kennedy

"Great food! We ordered the chicken, thought it was crispy but it wasn't, but that's ok it still tasted really good! Just needs extra sauce. Customer..."

Sonam Naidoo

"Came down this way on Father's Day and took him out for lunch to this restaurant. Having been here before and having a good experience that time..."

Bryan

"Stopped by for lunch and it looked the best option at the Te Awa restaurant area. The restaurant was quite large and has a really nice..."

Benedict Uy

"I have been here twice for lunch and dinner. For lunch, I had the pizza and dinner I had a pasta. Both were great portions and tasted delicious. This..."

Mandy C

"Dropped in for a quick dinner. Great service and food. The pizza's were delicious but to large. But the waitress offered to put the rest in a box..."

Peter

"We went to this joint on the spur of the moment and we're pleasantly surprised with a plate if the most yummy ribs. The staff were super nice and the..."

Ajax

"My friend and I had an enjoyable meal here. We ordered the parpadelle with bacon, a steak sandwich and onion rings and winter veges to share. The..."

Anna Hinehou

"Stopover for lunch yesterday on our way back to Auckland. Nice contemporary decor and outfit, Excellent customer service and love the fish and chips..."

Al Kumar

"I have eaten here a few times and the food has always been good. They do a really good pork belly but there was nothing spectacular about everything..."

Foodie Chronicles

"I had the steak sandwich, which was more like a burger. The bread was too much for a sandwich. I did enjoy my meal. The chips were delicious and..."

Gbuzz

"Foundation is the unicorn of bars, one of the rare few all-rounders with great food, great service, a variety of drinks, and good atmosphere. We’ve..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Had a fish and chip lunch here a couple of weeks ago. Interesting way of serving it with the chips on the bottom bundled in newspaper. Plenty of..."

Craig Fraser

"We've visited Foundation several times both as a large group of workmates or family and as a couple. We have not been disappointed yet.. The service..."

Anita Priestley

"A good run of the mill pub and eating house. I had the fish and chips. It was a generous size portion, the fish batter was crunchy but the chips were..."

Jo Y

"Have been here a bunch of times and it's great! Decent menu options etc. Staff are friendly and you don't have to wait too long for your food. I find..."

Aimee R

"Greeted and seated right away, so that's a good start. A;though we were not offered water glasses, so was forced to empty the candle glass and drink..."

Katherine Holder

"one of the best places in the city to relax on a Friday night with..."

SARAH JONES

"Background information for our Reviews: My husband and I (late 30s with 3 young kids) are fortunate enough to have 2 sets of grandparents in town. We..."

Nicola

"My sister and I went out for dinner at Foundation Bar on a busy Friday night. We were greeted immediately and seated in a lovely booth. Our waitress..."

Rochelle Moore

"My first visit to Foundation Bar and I will be back! The cleanliness, atmosphere and music were great. The food fantastic and the service I have to..."

Jenny

"My partner and myself dined in a couple of nights ago, the food was amazing, I asked for my dish to be adjusted slightly, and the waiter accepted my..."

Jade Cooksey

"Fabulous service and food for a late lunch for 2 adults and 2 children. Kids meals were a great size and taste, main meals were divine!! We had no..."

Paula Middlemiss

"Overall a good experience, wonderful mains but needs work on some of the dessert options. Next time would do a first course & main and forget..."

Lyn Goodall

"Fantastic service and wonderful food. We visited for lunch and had the twice baked cheese souffle and the vegetarian pizza. Both were..."

Celeste Bowden

"We went to Foundation to kill time before a movie @ Hoyt's upstairs. It was reassembly busy but they were advertising 'No Surcharge" (it was labour..."

David N

"We enjoyed a really great dinner on Sunday evening, I went for the beautifully cook medium steak, it was fabulous, I would go again and the staff..."

Koka4G

"went here on friday for a business meeting brunch and ended up staying several hours. The food is divine, Staff are very friendly and helpful. loved..."

Jamie

"We always have a great night at Foundation, the food is good and there is a large variety, there is plenty of tables including indoor and outdoor..."

Kaylene

"good service top food will vist again..."

Shane Cunningham

"Great food and service....made for a lovely experience..."

Peta-Maree Parsonage

"Great service, great food. No long waits for your meals. Staff very friendly and attentive. My only gripe was that they didn't have decaff coffee so..."

Lianne Pierce

"We booked online when they couldn't find our booking they gave us free drinks so we where pleased the meal and service was 1st class, we would go..."

Tom Walters

"OMG went there over the weekend before a movie Service was great, meet at the door by a lovely young girl directed us to a table, fast..."

Paul

"Went there for lunch with friends and family , loved it. The staff were friendly and helpful. The place was quite full, yet we didn`t have to wait..."

Paul Kennedy

"Had a look at their menu yesterday. (A professional restaurateur) I liked the look and the staff's approach so we came back for lunch. Loved it!..."

L N B

"We had a great dining experience at Foundation last night. The wings on the tapas menu were (according to my husband) the best he'd eaten in a very..."

Aca W

"A friend and I went to Foundation for dinner last weekend. It was a great night. The service from our waiter Andrew was fantastic, as was the food...."

Kelly

"Hi I was impressed with the menu, the prices and the presentation of the food. I simply loved the pork sandwich. I've been there with mates about 6..."

Jenny McCormack

"Great place for a girls lunch. Food fantastic, parking easy, friendly staff. The caesar salad is to die for . The fish and chips in the wrapping..."

Carolyn

"I had a good time there. Food was good, very creative. Overall for food and venue I'd give 9/10. Complements to the..."

Adarshni

"Called in for a casual afternoon beer and snack. Paul, Toni and the crew were great to deal with. Wheat beer was fantastic and the fish n chips were..."

Richard Heapy

"Congratulations Have visited the Foundation Bar twice since opening. Found the staff very friendly and helpfull.The "Mother of all Burgers"..."

Brian Ferguson

"Went to Foundation Kitchen/Bar for the first time last night 25/8/2011 to check it out!Great Service among all things. Place was rather busy,..."

Sarah Marie

"Booked a table for Friday night, got seated by friendly staff but then waited and waited for the waitress to come see us, after about 15-20 Min's we..."

Miriam Penniall

"I was visiting my brother the other day and both families decided to do some shopping at The Base... found the Foundation Bar and absolutely loved..."

Tim

"Newly opened so we thought we try. Very nice comfortable and spacious restaurant. Nice to be able to order lunch at 11am, I'm not a brunch fan. ..."

Janine Curran

"Have only had the pub food, never tried the mains here, so don't know about them. Casual dining has been good. The burger is huge and delicious,..."

Josh Myers

"Amazing food! The serving is more than what we can eat but still manage to finish it though. We went there during lunch time and ordered Pork Ribs,..."

Jepoy

"I had a beautiful salad with chicken which has always been consistently good and i enjoyed once again today. Was missing the red onion from it..."

Carmen Drabble

"Enjoyed our lunch was a steady flow of customers, not to over crowded, Customer service was very efficient. The ability to order via tablet was quick..."

Heather Motu

"Amazing steak and chips! I haven't had such a nice chips like this in ages. Perfectly cooked steak. Well portioned. Even my daughter diving in her..."

Bowie Vu

"Decided to catch up with friends here for lunch, and it was a great choice of venue. Friendly service and great food, It was a rather busy..."

Dilys

"Food really good bacon on our burgers was a bit salty but edible place was very busy close to being booked out which made for a bit more voice noise..."

Matt McGhie

"Random choice to eat at Foundation in the Base, Hamilton. Best decision because the seafood chowder is delicious, but the bread is 🔥🔥. Tandoori..."

Lulu Mokaraka

"Went as a group, couldn't get a booking over the phone so booked via website and pre ordered our meals. The Foundry burger was good. I have been..."

Collin C

"Breakfast pizza was so yum what a great idea, tea tasted good. The milk jug spills and tea cup bit small to hold onto handle. The roof started to..."

Maxamiss Lee

"Absolutely delicious food consistently, nice atmosphere and the most lovely staff. Definitely my favourite restaurant in Hamilton. Only rating it 4..."

Amber Belle

"Was an excellent experience. Great eggs bene done 2 different ways. Coffee was excellent..."

Quintin Austin

"Enjoyed lunch here with friends Food v good bar food at good price. Staff good but not sure about way they offer menu. Need to be tech..."

Shirley Dobbyn

"Went to celebrate my mums 50th birthday, all staff were amazing especially our waitress Meg, she was friendly and helpful. Made the day super easier..."

Harley Bourne

"I really love the food and service here. Even when it's packed, the service isn't too slow. They checked for Vaccine Passes but they didn't scan..."

Rana Motu

Hayes Common

83/100 (1567 ratings)

Line Caught Fish Crudo

Acai Bowls

Gnocchi with Bresaola Broad Beans Pickled Onion Feta & Peas

Cakes

Housemade Ginger Lime Soda

Garden Party Cocktail and Strawberry Frose Cocktail

Salmon Pomegranate Salad

Butter Fish and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Hayes Common is by far the BEST place for brunch in town. The atmosphere is vibrant, hip ( like they give you free sparkling water kind of hip) and..."

Shannon Boyce

"Decided to finally get to Hayes Common over in Hamilton East. This is a cool little cafe with really great staff and some decent food...."

Flippynz

"Went for a lunch here while visiting Hamilton. The fish and chips were not bad, but nothing special. Fries were pretty good, but a bit too salty at..."

Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)

"Arrived for dinner! and it was fairly busy. Loved the atmosphere and the service was attentive! The girl was so lovely that served us 😊 but..."

Nubaiza🌙

"Went there for work function - eight people. Shared platter meal was very good with a great range of meat and vegetable dishes. Meat dishes all..."

Peter

"Very nice and fast service!! Served within 10 min and wow are those pork buns to die for!! The jerk chicken burger wasn’t my fave though, bit..."

Kirstie Lawrence

"This is what we call food. I would pay anything for all their foods. Quality of food amazing! 5⭐️ Ambience is incredibly beautiful. Good vibes..."

FlyingFoodWanderer

"Nice place. Lots of room inside & out. Lovely decor. Staff friendly & warm. Got us a table straight away. I ordered baked vanilla pancake with lemon..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"Lovely coffee and cake. Such nice people here and the food is delightful. Missed not having my vanilla shot- syrups not available and had to come up..."

Nikki Close

"Dropped in at Hayes Common to get the Boon Arts map and start our week long hunt for the art adventure and ended up grabbing fries, flat white and..."

Aileen Gutierrez

"Called in to Hayes Common this morning for brunch. I received a lovely welcome and was taken promptly to a table. Ordered coffee while I waited for a..."

Pete Armstrong

"This place was unreal - food was incredible, good with really unique twists. Tasted better than it sounded on the menu, which is rarely the..."

Amal Raveendran

"I mean, what’s not to love!? You can’t go wrong. Our #1 fave place to detour to when driving through Hamilton. As a wee added extra this visit we..."

Helen Ashby

"Love this place. We live in the far north and whenever we go south we make sure to stop in. The food is great, the Cafe is beautiful and has a lovely..."

Shannon Baker

"Somehow, I ended up at Hayes Common 2 weekends in a row for dinner with no regrets whatsoever. The sticky duck wings are my top recommendation if..."

Morgan Rouse

"Awesome food and service. You have to try the fabulous “toastie”. Good coffee. The coffee wasn’t hot enough for me personally but this was..."

Jay Girl

"The set or was amazing, everyone was super attentive, but also the burgers are great. Add the bacon, not the fries as they're just a small amount of..."

Katie Williamson

"Cosy place beside the river park. Lovely pork belly bao buns, lamb & kid's fish n chips! Try their orange cake..."

Sim Chuan Tan

Restaurant On Alma

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely restaurant in the Novotel Tainui Hotel. Fabulous Eye Fillet Steak which you cut with a butter knifes. And the meat in the Venison Pie, melted..."

Allan & Rose Hansen

"Went here for my birthday and we ordered the skirt steak and mascarpone filled bread rolls entree, pork belly with thai slaw and the steak on mash..."

Dylan

"Nice place to have a relaxing atmosphere. It’s cosy with attentive staff. The location is convenient as there are plenty parking available on site...."

Mohammad Kalantari

"Friendly, attentive wait staff with food served in a timely manner. Very well thought out dishes that were bursting with flavour. Great dining..."

Hari Georgeson

"Food was great, service was friendly, and the ambience had an air of sophistication. The meal was a bit pricey ($127 for two mains, glass of pinot,..."

John Hunter

"Great selection of food for buffet breakfast. Children under 12 is free and $32 for adult at the time of writing. Clean..."

MW Goh

"Amazing experience once again at this fabulous restaurant. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted by their friendly staff. Attending on us..."

Gracie

"We ate here for dinner as we were staying at the Novotel, and we were really impressed by the food. We had the seafood chowder, 700g rib eye to..."

Chao Wang

"Ordered Steak and it was good, (Note: Hotel has parking issue i had to wait 30 minute in car in order to staff to come in out take mu car for under..."

Gaurish Arora

"Came here for lunch one day and the service was amazing. The servers were so accommodating and friendly. The food is also delicious! The service is..."

Seru jess Ravena

"Great quality food with friendly service. However, there can be bit of delay in service which is understandable but would improved. Had Garlic bread..."

Man of Steel

"We've had dinner here many times and its consistently good! Even bar snacks and a drink after work are a real treat!! Great professional service and..."

Ced Bleasel

"I had an amazing Valentine's day dinner here. The server called Tayla treated us so nicely. Also while paying, my husband's phone had a problem with..."

송화진

"2yrs after having our honeymoon at novotel we decided to return for dinner... wonderful service, the food arrived beautifully presented and..."

Ame madden

Scotts Epicurean

83/100 (2319 ratings)

Scrambled Eggs with Mushroom

Chocolate Brownie

Curry

Aglio Olio with Bacon

Banana & Bacon Waffles

Coffee and Nuts Slice

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of Hamilton’s longest running cafes and it’s easy to see why. It’s exactly what you expect from a good cafe: consistently great coffee,..."

Scott Robinson

"A must visit for Hamilton. Cosy little cafe with sensational food. Love seeing the regulars catching up on the weekends here. Good coffee. That..."

Nancy Liu

"beautiful cafe, great customer service and the food was sooo delicious. i recommend the savory waffles. definitely must..."

#carry 93

"Very good iced coffee. Husband approved! Perhaps the only cafe I've encountered so far, using metal straws. Ordered their waffles and Aglio Olio with..."

Vanessa Fork

"really enjoyed pasta and pulled pork..."

Chong Wang

"Every road trip needs a good food stop, Scotts is the place if your roadie goes through Hamilton. Bloody good coffee and great food, including some..."

Matt Ball

"Beautiful breakfast and a great coffee ☕. The garden seating outside in the back was a great place to relax amongst the greenery and eat. Friendly..."

Nerelle Howard

"Took grandchildren out for breakfast...Best brekkie ever. Food great! Staff super friendly! Thank..."

Lesley B B

"Honestly the food here was really good but the service was not good. The waiter serving us came with food and put it on the table without saying..."

Aimee

"All of the food was delicious and friendly staff/service. Only thing I would say is we sat at the tables near the back of the cafe and could smell..."

Savana Woodcock

"Very friendly staff and quality food in a relaxed modern setting. Plenty of outdoor seating and a beautiful courtyard at the back to enjoy a coffee..."

Jerry Wong

"Always love dining at Scotts. Fresh food and always so tasty. Had the Rarakor with Salmon Gravlax with scrambled eggs rather than the menu poached..."

Simon Miles

"Me And my partner have recently moved to the Hamilton region after long stints living overseas in various countries and we dine out regularly, since..."

Brenna MacIvor

"food taste & presentation is always consistent. one of our fav go-to brunch spot with impeccable service. if you’ve not tried it, you’re..."

elaine yp

Nami Japanese Restaurant

Large Sashimi Platter

Teriyaki Chicken

Salad

Karaage Chicken with Vegetable Goyza

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cane here for a late lunch. Ordered the seaweed salad (standard dish), spicy pork (very good), teriyaki chicken (very good again) and the salmon &..."

Greg Koia

"We came at 2pm, absolutely loved everything we ordered. Sushi was great, sashimis were fresh, udon was amazing. Would definitely come back again,..."

Tam

"Awesome place to stop off for a quick and cheap lunch.Nami has some awesome lunch deals - you can choose from 2 or 3 dishes ( Teryiaki..."

Morgan Harmony

"Amazing service!! Food very authentic, happy to provide the little extras we wanted without hesitation. Ramen very good!! Will return fir..."

Melissa Bennett

"Reasonably priced. The size of the meal is exactly what was expected. Nice and fresh I can guarantee that. It would've been nice to have known the..."

Mitchell Eade

"amazing! Super authentic, tasty Japanese. Service was outstanding, all food came very quickly. Impressive selection of Saki, top quality dining..."

Claudia Miles

"We went here for the first time last night & loved it! The staff were welcoming, the interior was super cute, & the menu was HUGE. We had miso soup,..."

Kirsty Leigh

"Had dinner here the other night. Ordered the spicy pork bento and my friends had the curry and udon noodles. Good service and fresh food. The bento..."

Lily L

"I have eaten at Nami a couple of times, and both times been really impressed with the food and the service. It's quite a small place, and it feels..."

Jeff Simons

"Really well priced, very attentive and polite staff, lots of options. I had vege sushi, tempura vegetables which were delicious, and they came with..."

Daniella

"Very friendly and expert service. Timing of meals very good. Excellent fresh food that was beautifully presented. I appreciated the sake..."

Kim Frances

"My partner and I had dinner there for the first time last night, although we had arrived an hour late of the booking time the staff were very..."

Chris

"My most favourite restaurant in Hamilton, always get great service and a wonderful meal and a very reasonable price :-) Their lunch menu is also..."

Carolyn Fox

"I have been to this restaurant a few times now for lunch. Have enjoyed all of the meals I have had. Like the options and being able to choose a..."

Kelly

"Nami is our favorite restaurant. The service is friendly, and the staff are very helpful. If you are not sure about the menu, ask for The manager..."

Paula

"Having not tried Nami before, and not really heard much about it I didn't know what to expect.We were greeted with a welcoming smile, and the..."

Dan Bowden

"This place is a fantastic place to get an authentic Japanese cuisine, the staff are friendly and the atmosphere in the restaurant is good and feels a..."

Brett Ransley

"An atmospheric little cafe with delicious food and very pleasant and sweet staff! The food was fresh and hot and everyone was so..."

Kalie Guill

"Have come here on 2 occasions. Had the bento box with sweet beef, teriyaki chicken and the pork ramen. The people I was with had 2 different bento..."

Paul Marden

"We are here again for lunch as we had such a spectacular lunch yesterday. Our two grandsons are down from Auckland and they are sushi connoisseurs..."

Vicky Willis

"Best Japanese restaurant in Hamilton!!! Very friendly staff with exceptional customer service. If you are a fan of Japanese food, you must come to..."

Team Lee

"Grabbed some takeaways from here and it tasted so good! I’d definitely get the dynamite roll again it was super..."

Shauna

"Customer service - Good Food - average Location - easy to find in hamilton central Parking - n/a Food price - a bit pricey Ambience - good Child..."

Ar Gie

"This was the best sushi I've ever had!. The staff was lovely and I had a great time. Service was fast. The food was cheap for something of this..."

Brayden Revell

"First visit in this Japanese restaurant in the lunch time. We arrived early and few customers were already inside. This is one of the few authentic..."

Mauricio Kimura

"Staffs are nice and easy to access. Only minor problem is that parking is hassle since it's in city center. However the food is amazing. I quite..."

Alice

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Iguana Bar & Restaurant

81/100 (2778 ratings)

Crispy-Skinned Pork Belly

Wings

Ice Cream

Iguana Mixed Grill Platter

Chili

Cakes

Roast Mushroom Fettuccini

Scallops

Hawke's Bay Lamb Shank

Duck

Lamb

Oven-Baked Flat Bread

Calamari

Pesto

Crazy Creamy Chicken Pizza

Grilled Sirloin Steak

Dark Chocolate Brownie

Beer-Battered Fish and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was really good for a reasonable price. Thankfully it was really quiet cause it was the middle of the day. Place was really nice too. Only..."

Stephanie Paddison

"I was extremely happy with the food quality and staff service! We got the Iguana entree share platter and the pan-seared salmon as takeaways (as we..."

ShouTime

"Been a couple times for lunch, food is delicious, service is efficient and excellent. Really good daily deals. I would highly..."

Dan Steer

"I highly recommend this beautiful restaurant, stunning food absolutely amazing customer service so happy and cheerful ,even give us a free dessert..."

sam graham

"Very pleasant restaurant to dine at. The staff were very nice and happy to accommodate our needs. Entree of ribs and fried chicken were the..."

Huriana Ormsby

"We had a work function here and loved it. Food was well cooked and presented nicely. Some at our table did mention that there was too much heat in..."

Paul Bretherton

"Great food and service. The entree platter was a great way to try out most things on the entree list. Venison cooked perfectly. Finished with the..."

Edmund Lee

"Very good food at a decent price. Went on Friday when they have a promotion on anything from the grill with your choice of starch for $31. Steak was..."

Matthew Woolcock

"If you are looking for a group meal that will have something for everyone then Iguana is one of those places. It’s been around since as long as I..."

Kym Moore

"The definition of a "Quick Bite". The food service was really fast, hot and fresh. If you're pressed for time but looking for a tasty meal- this is..."

Caitlin

The Wayward Pigeon

80/100 (4057 ratings)

Beef Burger and Fries

Cheeseburger and Fries with Cheese

Risotto

Pork

Fish and Chips with Salad

Fried Chicken Burger and Fries

Garlic Prawns with Some Type of Sauce

Slow Cooked Pork Belly

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We had the pleasure of coming to 2 for one pizza night. Amazing pizzas (our teenager scoffed 2 himself), great beer and super service from Shonny...."

Mark Bunting

"Possibly the best place I've been to in a long time. We went with a sports team, 15 people. Really impressed with the service, they even suggested we..."

Chelsea C

"I went out for dinner with my extended family tonight, the food was excellent and our server CHLOE was amazing, just a beautiful, polite, and helpful..."

Shana Beare

"We had a lovely dinner and was served by Georgia, she was a super hospitable and friendly! Food was pretty tasty although would have been nicer with..."

Lucy Wong

"The Wayward Pigeon, embraced by the entire Hamilton Wanderers community, stands out as a beacon of exceptional dining and camaraderie. This..."

Facundo Ramirez

"I really like this place. We had a good time last Thursday. This bar-restaurant is perfect for family dinner or birthday celebration. But better to..."

Zhanchao Shao

"Decided to eat a late lunch here today as it is a local favourite. Food was amazing (as per usual) and I expected nothing less, but the reason I have..."

Emma Richardson

"Went to The Wayward Pigeon for the first time, and was very pleased with the service. Our waiter Chloe was very professional and friendly, delivering..."

Logan Ferguson

"Recently celebrated my mother's birthday and this place did not disappoint. The staff were friendly and service was on point. A great range of..."

Lyn Meredith

"Its always lovely to go somewhere and know I'll be well looked after. Everyone is friendly, the music slaps, and the food is great and reasonably..."

Sarah Dent

"We’ve had the pleasure of eating at The Wayward Pigeon twice now and have had an excellent experience both times. Friendly and courteous staff who..."

Roberta Johnston

"It was a busy night but the service was exceptional. Special shout out to Jenna (I hope that was her name) who was the best host, we appreciated her..."

Tiana Griffin

"Beers were pricey but we sat a table with a group doing the pub quiz. We helped them out but I must say a lot of the questions were really hard. Nice..."

John Afa

"What a lovely evening! My partner and I had our first date here a year ago today so came to celebrate our anniversary. We even got seated at our..."

Bex Thompson

"Service was great from ushered to the table to leaving. Water arrived almost immediately and our drinks order soon after. The food was delivered..."

Steve Gunn

"Had a lovely waitress kaelin on the bar side tonight very aware of the people dining on this side. Not once did we need to go to the bar to order..."

Lucy Knott

"Amazing service and atmosphere. First time ive eaten dinner here. The waitress Shonny was outstanding with her communication and professional..."

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Speights Ale House

79/100 (1969 ratings)

"Wow! Congratulations Arran & all the staff😀! I appreciated the professional & friendly service, as I ordered the Ribs & a couple of refreshing &..."

Blair Bunning

"Speight's Ale House offers great service and well presented tasty food in a really pleasant environment. It is also family friendly with an..."

Lyn Coker

"The place is good for friends to catch up (large group). food is good and also is the service. Very nice ambiance.Recommend to people. Wanting..."

Kamini Nerkar

"Yummy every feed we have had here. One of my faves. Lovey wait staff always attentive. Big feeds. Chowder is the best I've had with a garlic cob...."

Leah

"Came here for the first time when we were down in Hamilton and had taken the parents for lunch. To start with the staff do greet you well and are as..."

Bryan

"Spontaneous weekend saw me visiting Hamilton for the first time in 2 years after living here years ago (I'd move back if I could!). It was one of..."

Libby

"Went out to a friends birthday for dinner and a few drinks,food was ok,nothing fancy but they were playing the rugby on the TV so loud you couldn't..."

Brad Gordon

"First time eating here and I'm coming back for more. I Had the pork, which was delicious,and crackling was cooked just the way I like it...Melt in..."

Joshua Rameka

"I have been here a few times, always had excellent food. Last night we turned up near to kitchen closing and they still let us have a wonderful meal..."

Sam

"We have had dinner here twice now and I have enjoyed it both times. Meals and drinks were very tasty and delivered in a timely manner. Staff were..."

Janinne Thomas

"We spent a very enjoyable Friday night here recently. I'm not sure if it is a regular thing, but they had live music, which was awesome. It gave..."

Joanne

"Dined here for a lazy Saturday afternoon lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it! Very friendly staff member who kindly informed me of the price differences..."

Jackie Newman

"Awesome selection of food. Great tasting food, will go there again for sure!!!Great atmosphere, bar service great but food service could have..."

Maryse Dinan

"First time dining here. Shown to a table and given a tablet to order from no further interaction with the staff other than to pay. $12 for a beer...."

Brian Murphy

"Can't really comment on the food. We only had hot chips with beers, and if you can't get hot chips right there's something wrong. The service was..."

Lyall Stokes

"Very pleasant meal in relaxed surroundings, service was amazing with interaction from both barstaff on (Engaging and playful). Had the fish and..."

Sam Cooper

"We dined with a large group on a Sunday night. Our meals (ordered via tablet which was an easy and efficient way to order I must say!) came out super..."

Jamie Chunn

"Went there after a visit to Hamilton without realising that a game was on next door for the womans football world cup. Needless to say it was very..."

Satplus Ltd

"Standing establishment great for meeting friends for casual drinks or gathering to watch a sports game and catch up with the team really nice venue..."

Rou Haarhoff

"Good customer service. Excellent information about the menu and what was available. The seafood chowder was delicious and kids meals were well..."

Vi Ara Tamihana

"Love that there is a separate room for events that has its own private outdoor area with its own bar and toilet areas! Great space, fantastic service..."

Sharon W

"Always a great place, not a fan of the electronic ordering methods like some other places have adopted so always call for personal service else it's..."

Bernhard Schweighofer

"Dined at the Speights Ale House Hamilton yesterday. The steak was done medium rear (exactly spot on!!) which in itself is hard to find. The salad..."

James

"Had the vegetarian burger with no egg. I was not expecting it to be this big and tasty (that's what she said)!! The Salad had the right amount of..."

Richie

"Great atmosphere. It was difficult to order a meal, one-off game day menu. Friendly..."

Rob Samuels

"Mex burger was tasty, certainly enough food on the plate. Service was very good. A note on the venue: They should do everyone's arse a favour and get..."

Bart Dinger

"Fast Service, lovely atmosphere, have been here many times & the Food, Service & atmosphere have always been on..."

Madaline Strongman

Scoff

Lamb Shank with Mash and Peas to Go

Risotto

Salmon

Apple and Date Pudding to Go

Lamb

Fast food

New Zealand

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered from Skoff and had it delivered to our hotel room. Was so convenient and delivery was super quick! The food isn’t amazing but it is nice..."

Erana Williamson

"Such an amazing place, good takeaways for if you're wanting something that is like a home cooked meal or if you want something different to the..."

Wainui

"This is the only place that offers quality home cooked meals that are available to takeaway. However I would note they are rather overpriced but I..."

Liana Stockwell

"I had the pork spare ribs and the sticky all and date pudding. It was delicious! The mashed potato was so yum and creamy. Cannot fault it at all...."

Gbuzz

"We have been getting meals delivered over the last couple of years from Scoff @ Claudelands. We have tried most items on the menu even the kids meals..."

David Walter

"Awesome food, the kind of food one would expect to pay top dollar for in a restaurant but instead one gets to pay reasonable prices and eat with your..."

Foo Dee

"Been eating at scoff for years. Not tried everything on the menu(can't stand couscous) but my favourites are always great. Have tried a couple of..."

James Culpan

"Apart from needing more staff (our wait was quite long, even just to order), our experience of Scoff was great. My partner and I both had an..."

Kylie Sanders

"This is a 10/10 place. They have officially become my favorite restaurant. They do the BEST ribs hands down. I've only ever had one mistake out of..."

Stacey Wamsteker

"Great comfort food on a cold, wet evening. Picked up Lamb shanks with mash and peas and Apple and date pudding for dessert. Ready in 20 mins. Good..."

Vicki

"Only had delivery but it's been excellent. Veges, so hard to get in takeaway are awesome fresh and well cooked. Every dish so far has been brilliant...."

Simon Mottram

"Grand daughter was RiverRidge after having baby - we bought food to share with family and her partner - Everything was..."

Val Treanor

"Consistent in their food. Been ordering Uber eats from scoff for a year now and everything is always fresh and delicious.. Absolute winners! I love..."

Sapphire Smith

"Excellent food! I ordered the roast chicken with mash and vegetables plus the banana cake which was absolutely delicious! Generous portion size and..."

Kowhai Poroa

"I had the bacon fettuccine and a bread and butter pudding and was very impressed. The portion sizes were great and the pasta was well cooked with the..."

Alan West

"I ordered Large Chips, Crumbed Fish, Lamb Shanks, Pork Ribs and Chocolate Mousse. Food was excellent. It was ready in about 20 minutes despite the..."

Neomal Perera

"The lamb & peas & mashed potatoes was amazing & the bread pudding too. The creme brulee topping wasn't on top as normal it was in the brulee which..."

Emmeline Sunnex

"Wasn't disappointed, meals exactly as advertised, home made style with generous portions and very tasty. The chips were the crispest most delicious..."

Douglas Whitcombe

The Roaming Giant

76/100 (3451 ratings)

Chicken Pappardelle Pasta

Beef

Schnitzel

Multigrain Ratatouille Risotto

Fish N' Chips

Pork Belly and Beef Brisket Taco

Southern Fried Chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thank you to all of those who helped make our evening enjoyable. The food was delicious. We will be back in July as a group for Christmas 🎄 mid..."

Jane McNeill

"Enjoyed my experience! The highlight for me was the staff. They were professional, accommodating and very friendly. 3rd time attending a Bottomless..."

K J West

"Very helpful, skilled and friendly staff. Delicious cocktails. Awesome coffee. Fresh, tasty good portions pizza, tacos, fettuccine, & Cobb salad. We..."

Teena French

"Great food and great service. Had a late lunch and tried almost everything on their lunch special on..."

Edmund Lee

"What a wonderful experience. Great food, staff, atmosphere, food & drinks variety... Most highly recommended by me... and it usually takes a fair bit..."

Spud Mathers

"Can't thank The Roaming Giant enough! I hosted my son's 21st in the weekend in the garden bar and I was absolutely so impressed with the staff and..."

Tracey Clark

"We had the steak special which was tasty and mostly cooked to our liking. The negative was that the jus that came with the steak meal was poured all..."

Team Hocking

"We came in with our 3 children and had such a great time! Loved the kids menu from being able to origami the menu through to building their own pizza..."

Kellie Scott

"We were there on a Sunday evening, so no live music playing, but that meant it was a good volume to engage in conversation. They were out of a few..."

Craig Hawkes

"What a great spot. We got the last large table on a very busy Saturday night before a show at Globox and everything was pretty close to..."

Grace Terrain

Cafe Inc

75/100 (1649 ratings)

Fried Chicken Waffles

hot chocolate

Salad

Waffles with Fried Chicken

Coleslaw

Salmon

Eggs Benedict with Pork Belly

Kids Waffles

Dreamy Creamy Mushrooms

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Such a lovely cafe! I was on my way to Taupo when I’ve decided to have lunch there. Food is delicious, the coffee great! And really friendly..."

Misha Gildenberger

Hailz Stevens-Nordell

"Went there on Valentine's day. I had the waffle of the week which was a Valentine's day special. I wasn't sure if it will be good since Ive tried..."

Nadz_berry_crunch

"Visited cafe Inc during a public holiday. It was buzzing and also didn't have surcharge!Got a kiwi burger which was pretty good, but fave was..."

Yuha

Renee Werder

"Breakfast is always awesome (except once undercooked chops) and staff super friendly! Coffee nice. Breakfast has been differing a lot lately but..."

Jocelyn Mato

"Been here a few times and service has been great every time. Nice variety of food and drink options but would like to see the pretty cakes/sweets..."

Eatnz

"This is a great place with a selection to die for. The menu is great with enough choices to keep anyone happy. And separate smoothie/juice bar is..."

Matt Gatchell

"Have been numerous times and always find myself returning. Foods yum. Coffee is yum. If you're looking for a cheap eat this probably isn't the place...."

KG

"Went here for lunch last Thursday. We both ordered a combination of the salads on offer. I had the broccoli salad and the roast vege salad. Was very..."

Ange Robinson

"Came here on my day off with partner and relative. I ordered the full grill with a cold kombucha (pre bottled), he ordered french toast and my aunt..."

Katherine Holder

"I always grab the 'GrabOne' vouchers whenever I can for CafeInc!Staff are very friendly and are genuinely nice. I always grab a smoothie and have had..."

BinsBites

"If your gluten free this cafe is your mecca, plenty of white tiles to the point of being clinical, good range of food right down to house made..."

Craig Fraser

"Very nice selection of food. Great atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I had the open steak sandwich which was on Foccaccia bread...."

Peter W

"Food is good and meets expectations for 'chain style' cafe but friendly efficient staff enhance the experience. Some reviewers have commented on the..."

Grant Porter

"Love the food, smoothies and location. Have taken friends, family and colleagues on several occasions and haven't been disappointed. The inclusive..."

Jeanette Kerr

"Lunch for two last Sunday. New Cafe in the Rototuna shopping centre.Cafe ambiance is new, well lit, with a concrete floor. The hard..."

Chris Beale

"Great little cafe in the heart of Rototuna. Wonderful kids play area and friendly staff. Lots of options in the cabinet and menu! I ordered the beef..."

Zoe Hoole

"The waffles were amazing! Bang for your buck, plenty of food on the plate and can’t go wrong with the fries. Quite pricey but again you pay for the..."

Kayley Knight

"Conveniently located at Rototuna shops corner, the menu and cabinet food selection is great and the coffee is next level. Return visit again today..."

Vicki

"I had the big breakfast and my boyfriend had the chicken waffles. Both were extremely beautiful in presentation and tasted so delicious. We got our..."

Amber Belle

"Friendly customer service. We did not have to wait for long to be served. There are some good options for coffee and snacks. The parking was a bit..."

Ravi Lal

"We were welcomed with a smile, presented a seat while choosing something on the menu, i personally believe in a low noise atmosphere to enjoy the..."

Jared Pickles

"First time coming here today for lunch with my family of 7 and it was really excellent. Food was absolutely delicious and generous portions. Nice to..."

Kazza Blair

"Food was amazing Staff were great, really friendly and..."

Charis Work

"Love that this cafe takes pride in catering for a variety of dietary needs with gluten/dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Staff are friendly..."

Jane Hunter

"This is my new favourite cafe/restaurant. They cater for different dietary needs. Gluten free, dairy free, keto and Food portions are good.Staff are..."

Deepika N Singh

"Had the keto salmon bowl for lunch. Absolutely the best meal I have had for a very long time. Delicious, healthy, keto, and such a generous helping!..."

Christine Ody

"Tasty food, tea and coffee alright, and helpful friendly staff. They had a bit of a system failure so drinks orders were getting mixed up but I'm..."

Oliver Couch

"Very wide menu selection. Food is a bit higher in price but you get what you paid for - gf and keto meals are of course more expensive. Tried the..."

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