TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"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...."

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..."

Veronica Dharma

Baan Thai

"Ordered the Pad Thai with chicken, great taste, fresh; also have a wide drink selection, had a nice beer to go with it. Lovely host Pimandee,..."

Shane P

"Can't fault service or the food. Will definitely go..."

Andy Conner

"Wonderful atmosphere and a place we frequent regularly. Meals are decent portion sizes and very tasty. I had Bhan Thai Steak and really enjoyed it,..."

André Pieterse

"Crispy Satay chicken was superb...."

Ilia Sidorenko

"Warm ambience and open till late so a good place to have dinner. Quick service and fresh good which is a very important thing. Table service..."

P S

"This restaurant does not deserve it's current rating. The staff are pleasant and welcoming. They are also accommodating if you have dietary..."

Rob Morgan

"Food was amazing !!! When we paid, we were charged different prices to the menu we were..."

Monique Du toit

"Reasonably good. Nice food and OK service, missing the wow factor. Food can be slow to arrive and with larger groups this could be a problem. The..."

Guy Evans

"Always amazing. Pick up order was ready on arrival stayed hot all the way home! Food is delicious, whole family including wee ones very satisfied. ..."

Cali Louie

"I have tried other Thai food places in Hamilton and Baan Thai is by far the best. Very fast service, Delicouse food and always greeted with a..."

Kim Vitali

"The food was Amaaazing the first time then we went back 2 days later. Asked for mild instead if very hot. Takeaway. Service - got my order wrong and..."

Ajay Sud

Punnet Cafe

73/100 (1708 ratings)

English Brekkie Muffin

Ice Cream

Strawberry Cream Freak Shakes

Cakes

Cashew Buckwheat Granola

House-Made Strawberry Lime & Bitters

Lamb

Salad

Kids Peanut Butter Toast

Buttermilk Chicken Burger

Salted Caramel Freak Shake

Wheelchair Accessible

"had an awesome experience! lots of tables available, the cafe and outside area is beautiful, staff were so friendly and helpful, food was super yum..."

Jasmine Muhlmann

"Simply delightful! Such a beautiful cafe with loads of tables and an open fire. Great menu with really friendly staff. Ordered the mushroom soup with..."

Loz Arthur

"One of Hamilton's favourites, Punnet has never failed to deliver! Came back here after a fair hiatus and was glad to see nothing had changed. The..."

Binula

"Amazing experience, great weather added to the ambience.Service: next level, friendly banter, great vibe.Coffee: Kokako is a..."

Ricky Jack

"What an amazing place for all ages and appetites. Beautiful location, wonderful friendly and helpful staff, superb food and coffee! We will be..."

Natalie Tustin

"Wow! I am blown away. Where do I even start? Walking into the cafe, we were greeted by friendly staff who showed us to our table. The..."

Tofu

"Lovely place to visit.. great Lil gift shop and very family friendly. There's been some changes and I like the more cabenet food options for meals..."

Coffee Lover

"Came here for lunch with a relative. Had been here before, but a lot has changed. They have now added on a shop and more seating.I ordered..."

Katherine Holder

"Lovely location in the middle of a farm, with lots of things for the kids, great cafe restaurant building. Breakfast was very good, very fresh..."

Stuart

"Food was not bad with pretty good service. Exotic mushroom and hot smoked salmon was tasty. Living up to its standard. Cheesecake were not..."

Chin Jun

"Punnet is in a lovely setting in Tamahere 5 mins off state highway 1 south of Hamilton. Decided to go there for lunch with a friend. It was busy but..."

Peter W

"Only stopped in for a weekend coffee. Busy place with good looking cabinet food on the way in. These people obviously take pride in their product and..."

Craig Fraser

"Punnet is a lovely, quaint cafe situated by a strawberry farm and a little gourmet shop (The Country Providore). There’s pick-your-own-strawberries..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Came here with a group of 6 at the weekend and had to change our reservation due to out of towners. The phone staff was very accommodating. Got to..."

Eatyofeelings

"It was our second visit to Punnet cafe, as it was Mother's Day holiday, so really long waiting time for the food, but glad that there was a huge play..."

Elaine

"Had lunch here for Mother's Day with two daughters and grandchildren. We didn't have a booking but were lucky to secure a table as someone had just..."

Jeanette Kerr

"We were lucky to visit on a quiet day - from reading other reviews it sounds like it gets busy but we were easily able to park, explore the grounds..."

Anna Goldfeder

"Superb food! I was absolutely blown away by their bento bowl. Super fresh and delicious. The playground is phenomenal and right next to the tables so..."

Sarah Cross

"I visited Punnet a couple weeks ago. When I was there I had a sweet caramel waffle. This waffle was nothing short of delicious. Perfect taste to..."

Kobe Micheal Jenkins

"Very nice country cafe/restaurant cozy and special atmosphere, nice decor, the breakfast was very good a bit pricy and small portions but a beautiful..."

Wanda Auguste

"Oh boy, we’ve been here three days in a row as we loved the food, the friendliness of the staff, and the atmosphere. This is a strawberry farm,..."

Evandro Moro

"Lovely rustic but chique ambiance, complete with a fire place and table app ordering. I got the big breakfast and enjoyed it - decent portion of..."

Alisi Folaumoetu'i

"Been a few times and the food is exceptional. Really cozy atmosphere and great value considering portion size. Our fav breakfast spot for..."

Kristi McNicholl

"The miso mushrooms and strawberry lemon crumble waffles were both amazing. Great service on a busy weekend also. Well..."

Paul Oakley

"The food was delicious and the staff did an amazing job of getting all the food for our very large party out at the same time, nicely hot and fresh...."

Jo

"What a lovely place. Welcomed by lovely staff. Our waitress Erin I think, was lovely. The food was perfect. The breakfast was so good having that..."

Renee Werder

Lone Star Cafe & Bar Rototuna

73/100 (1537 ratings)

Stir Crazy Sirloin Steak

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ice Coffee Garlick Bread

Beer

Stand by Your Lamb

Garlic bread

Branded Fillet w Mushrooms on Top

pavlova

Burger

Chocolate Gateau from the Cake Box in Hamilton

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ten of us visited Lone star for dinner. The place was nearly empty. Lots of seats were available. We had made reservations but we were able to choose..."

Ravi Lal

"Fast, friendly, clean, and well trained staff, (especially Kailah and her beautiful smile). Food was hot, fresh and timely. Well done Lone Star. I'll..."

Terry Dunlop

"Well worth a visit, unfortunately they were out of BB ribs at the start of the night but the Redneck ribs were delicious and plentiful. Not featured..."

Andre Appleton-Tattersall

"Kailah our waitress gave us exceptional customer service, she went above and beyond for us, even though it was busy she checked on us asking as if we..."

Awhina Horne

"I really liked the atmosphere of this place, very family friendly and the food portions are big, it will fill you up and more. The service is also..."

Lilx Riku

"The food was great however my steak was not medium but more a medium to welldone. I had the Ribeye with the 5 dollar add on and they probably cooked..."

Alex Skeen

"Was super busy, service was meh...... but the food was amazing. My wife and I shared the Lamborghini, my new fav. Highly recommend the food not so..."

Peter Joyce

"I really enjoyed the meal and the waitress who served us was just..."

yelah nai

"Went with a sports team of under 10s, 13 kids. Staff handled it so well! Food was great. Lived up to expectations and memories of enjoying lonestar..."

Roshni Desai

"We come here regularly when we can't decide where to eat. We know the food and service is always amazing. Dixie chicken with the white sauce is one..."

Hoifua Mahe

"Had a great evening here, the atmosphere was great the staff we awesome. The food was great however my wife's meal was cold, we pointed this out to..."

David Wood

"Food was delicious but did take a bit of time, however they did seem quite busy.Our waitress teya (or Taya) was amazing and ensured we were well..."

Sydney Hoffstater

"Food and service were great the lamb was cooked really nicely and very big portions. The only thing that did let it down for me was the chair I have..."

dan hurley

House On Hood

70/100 (2700 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is my local! They have amazing daily deals such as Mexican Monday, cheap pizzas, buy one get one etc. for each day of the week. Service has..."

Céline Kao

"Haven’t been here a lot but the times I have come, it hasn’t disappointed! Customer service has always been friendly and welcoming and the wait..."

Villiami

"My partner and I quite often go to House for dinner on a Friday night. It’s affordable and you get a very decent meal. I love the Soft chicken..."

Amy-Rose Mudgway

"I ordered a caeser salad against everyone elses burgers (I was with a large table of people) the table were in awe of the way my food was presented..."

Brooklyn

"Had a very pleasant lunch here on a quiet Sunday. The staff were friendly, helpful but busy. The food was not cheap, but was fast and delicious. I..."

Susan Burnett

"I like this place quite a bit, and frequent it often. I need that selection of beer to keep me going. The food is perfectly good bar food, if on the..."

Hexaquo

"Our experience at the Bottomless was incredible. Excellent company, food, drink, location, and the service was a 10/10 :) They were always available..."

TA V

"Staff were so lovely I highly recommend house on hood for bottomless brunch, it’s affordable, the food is good and the servers are always bringing..."

L Wade

"Went here on Monday night and enjoyed the Monday American specials Ribs $10, loaded waffle fries $10, hamburger $5. Basic but good, so good that we..."

Darryl Scowen

"My sister's & I have enjoyed 2 bottomless brunches at this place. The food, the atmosphere & the non stop drinks was just an amazing experience..."

Hoifua Mahe

"A lovely little location with some great comfort food! We were looking for pub-style food while in Hamilton and stumbled upon this place which didn't..."

Bethany Brown

"Thoroughly enjoyed my experiences here, service was great, the staff were lovely and they had a great environment. Food was amazing and even more so..."

Sasha Dyson

"Yummy food as always. Their cocktails are a must with happy hour between 6-9pm. Panfried dumplings perfect. My friend got the Hawaiian burger and it..."

Mya Greenfieldd

"House on Hood - never fails to provide a great, playful atmosphere with decent food at very modest prices, especially if making use of the special of..."

Simon Miles

"Loved my meal here. We came here on a Monday night for a nice quiet but enjoyable night out with friends. Food and service were GREAT. The photos..."

Paul Marden

"Whether it be a function, girls night or dinner with the family. House provides an extensive menu and great food deals throughout the week. This was..."

Rhiannon Blewett

Momento

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had an extremely enjoyable lunch here the other day. The coffee was great, the range of food to choose from was excellent and i loved the bustling..."

Claire Schramm

"This place makes great coffeeI'm a regular here and the coffee is fantastic. The staff are always friendly and professional and the cafe is..."

Juanita

"Love the private, quiet atmosphere present in Momento cafe. Quality baristas produce top class service. The food here is excellent. Call in next time..."

Karloz G

"Simple and nice flat white coffee and delicious white choc with macadamia cookie. Conveniently located in front of the hospital, ideal for those..."

Mauricio Kimura

"I really enjoyed lunching here. The food is tasty and the menu quite varied. People are always very friendly and helpful. Acoustics are not great, so..."

Felix Hoornaert

"No complaints. Was a wonderful little Café with delicious..."

Whitney Ann

"I enjoyed my omlete it was delicious and yummy an would recommend this cafe to everyone customer service was perfect well mannered presentation on..."

Mariea Hari Ata Paekau

"5* because they are the ONLY cafe open on Saturday (everything is shut inside the hospital) Go support them and treat yourself to a nice coffee&..."

Sabine Cook

"I had the porridge with Almond milk. Visually appealing and it tastes really good...."

gill barlow

"Had salmon eggs benny. Very disappointed for the price. The salmon was so thin at first I thought they had given me bacon. And it had been fried in..."

Kelli jones

"I was a little bit worried after seeing the mediocre rating but have now had breakfast there twice and am happy to say that the quality of the food..."

Mike Bain

"I just had a hot lemon,honey and ginger tea. Unfortunately the cabinet food was too expensive for my budget. I know cost of living has arisen but my..."

Janne Nattrass

"Really nice place great..."

Angela Aubrey

"Nice place but I have to take 1 Star off for not being wheelchair accessible. There's a ditch where the door is that makes it hard to push a..."

Robert Gilmer

"Coffee was yum. Pulled port sandwiche was..."

Erin Blake

"Nice cafe, good location close to Waikato Hospital. Called in for a very tasty lunch and a..."

L Paget

Good George Brewery And Dining Hall

70/100 (1433 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"We had a great night out last night at Good George. The staff were so friendly and made us feel so welcomed. We loved taste testing some drinks and..."

Kelsi Jackson

"A 15 to 20 minute walk from the middle of town. The Good George dining hall is well worth the effort. With a tray of 5 or 6 beers/ciders. Some of the..."

Allan & Rose Hansen

"Amazing tasting craft beer. Paris & Karolina were so helpful and attentive. George the cat was basking in the sun next to us. Felt like we were at..."

Philip Woolerton

"Really cool place. The fried chicken and pork belly were especially good, squid, onion rings, cauliflower, all very good. Get the platter and thank..."

C W

"Good George - Dining Hall is a great bar 🍻 and eatery 🍽 There are stools, chairs, and couches for different comforts 💺Seating is also..."

Joanie Badenhorst-Awasthi

"Great place! took 26 people here for a tour, food and drinks and totally recommend it! Food and drinks were..."

Elyse Price

"We hired the Good George hall for a private function as part of my charity group and we were so impressed with the service, food and entire..."

Tracy Hemingway

"Best place for a client function, just so easy to deal with, professional, outstanding food and bloody great beer. Everything was perfect. Totally..."

Suzie Lamb

"We'd heard this place was good and already loved their beer, but it exceeded our expectations. We went for lunch and the restaurant was beautiful,..."

Rich West

"Great venue for beer lovers, I ordered a delicious IPA along with the big platter for 5 of us, a good deal. This place is well decorated, with a..."

Mauricio Kimura

"Good george had the tasting flight and brought home some gins too. The place was cozy simple and nice. The service was really good considering..."

Finedine Romance

"Haven't been here for a while but super impressed with the service.. Friendly, quick and available. We had burgers and they were yum. Will come back..."

Paulz Carseldine

"We took some UK friends who were visiting New Zealand there. Great food and service. That beer was very popular with the party and the black Doris..."

Barbara Barrand

"Best thing about Good George Frankton - Leslie. Beer range was decent but no Porters and some beer ranges were out of stock so the range wasn't..."

Steve

"Lovely friendly staff, food looked small to start with but boy was I wrong burger full of flavour and super filling, home brewed ciders were..."

Monique Rowley

"This place was highly recommended by friends who love Small breweries. Good George did not disappoint. Beer tasting was delicious, I loved each one I..."

Athena H

"We stopped by for dinner before a concert. It is about 20 minutes away from the main town area but they do have their own carpark as well as plenty..."

Benedict Uy

"Such a great experience, from booking a table online, for a low-key work lunch taking a Customer, to turning up, quickly escorted to our seats, and..."

Nolan Jex

Mozaik Cafe - Te Awa

Wheelchair Accessible

"I'm not sure why all the reviews are mostly negative!? The service I received from our waiter was probably the most genuine I've had in a very long..."

Liana Stockwell

"The service was friendly the food was really good, would recommend the eggs bene, we went there twice since we were so happy the first time. The..."

Nikki

"Have been twice recently with groups of 6 for dinner. Both times we have had the perfect dining experience. Beautiful food, very reasonably priced..."

Jean Baird

"Friendly Staff, Great food and even better coffee... Just took a long time to get the food to the table.. other than that cant fault..."

Jamie

"I really, really doubt the 1 star reviews on here. My partner & I briefly went in for something to eat & a coffee before going to our movie...."

Wine And Cheese

"The absolute BEST corn eggs benedict with smoked salmon ever!! :) :) :)5 adults and 1 child dined for breakfast recently and I found the..."

Maria

"Only had coffee & muffins here - always good service & good quality of food.Have yet to experience a meal here - but would love to try..."

Aaron McFarlane

"Had brunch with 2 teenagers and hubby. Great service even though they were VERY busy. Food tasty, coffee excellent. Definitely go..."

Shelley Sjaarda

"This is my "go to" place to host clients for lunch or simply catch up for a coffee. It is easy to find and has great parking. The service..."

Glenn Larsen

"Had a Mothers day lunch today Had the Cajun chicken open sandwichabsolutely beautiful.will be back..."

Bruce

"Consistently great service, food, and meal presentation.The cajun chicken open sandwich is..."

Chris Ward

"Every time I'm out at The Base for lunch I always go to Mozaik Simply 100% service and the food is top notch and good value for..."

Jono

"This cafe is fabulous. The coffee is superb, the Eggs Bene to die for and the service..."

Maree

Cock & Bull Traditional English Pub And Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

The Verandah

70/100 (1421 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Seating

Playgrounds

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"Lovely friendly staff, food was really nice I had bacon and poached eggs . The bacon was cooked nicely with a bit of crunch to it just the way I like..."

Angela Reece

"Good food, average prices. Great playground right beside if you've brought the children. Lovely views out over the lake. A nice place to be even on a..."

Carol Bailey

Michelle Dennison

"We recently held a work event at The Verandah. It was the best experience! The team were so accommodating to all of our requirements and made light..."

Deanna Tengu

"Expensive but what a view! Located next to the Hamilton lake, this place has the best..."

Shihan Ahmed

"I've attended this venue for a takebout coffee on 5 consecutive days whilst having appointments in the area. On each occasion the staff were..."

Andy Conner

"Good food, nice place to have a coffee and a spot of lunch over looking the lake. Nice friendly..."

Mike Taylor

"Great brunch location, highly recommend. Easy parking and access..."

John Tattersall

"Got a takeaway coffee and walked around the lake. They make good coffee and were very friendly and prompt with service. Tables were mostly full but..."

Lana Signal

"I visited this morning and was a great experience. Was full, which means that the place has a good reputation. Nice place to seat with friends and..."

Victor MM’s

"Went for a medical dinner talk yesterday.the service staff were great but Ms Madison stands out ,she was friendly obliging and helpful. You can..."

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