TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

"Don't be put off by the signage and name - this place is fantastic. Really good vegetarian options but I had the lamb biryani and it was absolutely..."

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..."

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Cinnamon

88/100 (1532 ratings)

Chicken Satay skewers

Buttermilk Crunch Chicken

Keto Slice

Beef Reuben

Eggs Benedict

Build Your Own Salmon Bagel

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Family style

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

Zealong

88/100 (1838 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Amazing place! It's my 2nd visit to the tea farm with friends, the 1st time was 2 years ago with my hobby! Very matured restaurant now with High Tea,..."

Alice Linn

"Absolutely fantastic, the High Tea was so delicious and you get so much food that we didn't have room to try the fabulous looking lunch menu, staff..."

Susan Busch

"This is always a special place for my family for celebrations and even just for a nice meal out ,service is always fantastic ,food really good ,I..."

Carol Anne Shirley

"Had the most amazing afternoon having the High Tea for my Ma in laws 80th Birthday. The staff were really accommodating with a couple of changes to..."

Kim Barrow

"If you love tea visiting Zealong is a must: if you don't like tea visting Zealong is a must! When driving in you are given a small glimpse of the tea..."

Warren Kenneth Jordaan

"WOW how gorgeous is this place! We did the tour & high tea .. absolutely loved it! Zealong teas are delicious the staff are fabulous & the food was..."

Janine Scott

"What a beautiful afternoon and experience at Zeelong yesterday for a totally relaxing lunch my wife Irene. The staff were just wonderful and so..."

Gary Collins

"Authentic, beautiful & stunning place! Our high tea was to die for and we didn’t even need lunch after that! Will definitely go back for a special..."

Shahana Rahim

"It was my birthday gathering with friends and we had a delightful experience with good food, 4 kinds of tea and the ambience of the place. Just one..."

Imperial Myles

"I organised my sister in laws baby shower for a high tea in the pavilion this afternoon. We had amazing food and service, everyone had a fantastic..."

Olivia Collier

"Definitely a place to visit. Service & Food excellent, and of course the teas were divine. Paying top price but worth it. Will be..."

Purotu Solomon-Rehu

"I organised a very special birthday lunch here for my mum on the weekend. Beautiful setting and atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious. Mum..."

Becky Russell

"I had a lovely afternoon there on the tea tour and high tea. The tour guide German was very professional and very kind to us. The high tea had all..."

Celeste Jarvie

"It is very seldom to find a roasted Oolong tea in Taiwaneese tradition that is organic certified. Normaly I am very sceptical about teas which are..."

Eike Littke

"What an experience. I like a cup of tea but this was something special and the classic high tea was exceptional. Well worth the $45 per head price..."

Dean Thurston

"Love it! Friendly staff, we hadn't booked and it was very busy, but staff tried their best to find a table. Views were very pretty! Tea was amaze and..."

Renlen Bolland

"very nice place！ good for inter peace！nice staff and..."

Amy Zhou

"Ratings 4.0. The tea here are definitely very premium, in quality and price. You can taste the freshness in the oolong, which was also very..."

Manz

"An amazing place to go to even on a hot summer day for some tea. Got placed on the deck on front of the plantation with a wonderful view, the place..."

Vincent Tong

"Lovely place. you would come here for the experience, the views and for an education experience on tea. Food wise at the restaurant was in my opinion..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"If you want a quiet, serene spot a team conference then this place might be good for you. Zealong Tea Estate has two venues for functions like..."

Ang Sarap

"We drove up from Tongariro to Auckland and stopped at Zealong to meet friends for their High Tea and so worth it!Great price at $45pp,..."

Mashed_Potato

"I visited the Zealong Tea Estate years ago with family and the experience was wonderful. Thought it would be the perfect to celebrate a 3rd..."

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"Great place to rest after a day out in hamilton. Had the high tea and it was awesome! Never thought i would go for a day trip to hamilton,..."

Billy Chandraa

"First high tea afternoon at Zealong did not disappoint. My experience was amazing. Ambiance and the tea plantation were topnotch. Food were exquisite..."

Izureiru Koi

"What an incredible place to visit. As soon as you drive into the elegant driveway, you have an immediate wow factor about this place, so flash! My..."

Alison Howard

"Let's be simple. I was a little confused upcoming to the Tea House. Exterior looked a little ordinary I was almost mistaken I went to the wrong..."

KING

"We love this place, mainly for their unique and tasty food, bright and cosy ambience, as well as their huge and beautiful tea garden estate for photo..."

Marcus Lau

"Came to enjoy Zealong’s signature high tea, it was exceptionally well presented and offered a unique variety of different tea infused flavours...."

Calvin

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑Recommend:..."

Mon.

"Nice place with lovley outdoor seating with tea plantation view.We had a wonderful high tea with a glass of bubbles. Service was good for late..."

PK

"The food is quite pricey, but the atmosphere and view is amazing. I got the mushroom pappardelle, which was average, but the other food was good. The..."

HelenMeng2000

"Had high tea here today and it was excellent. It's not my first visit, and so it was good to see that the high standard of service and food was..."

Julia Crawley

"Best high tea place I've been to! The place is just so beautiful and all the staff were very nice and friendly. Food was good and the presentation..."

Foooodie Explorer

"What a beautiful spot to spend an afternoon! I thought the tour plus high tea was really great value at $60 per person. This includes a tour of the..."

Pamela Mansell

"It was ok . the place was beautiful. Staff was lovely and friendly. But i think the price is a little bit over. Special the classic high tea . it is..."

L&P

"The first time we came here, we were turned down despite there were plenty of empty tables. The lady in the front counter was quite rude too so that..."

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"This place is very interesting. Love the a service and food options. Beautiful high tea. Pricey but worth the visit. Go with the signature option...."

Ronald Tan

"Definitely a place for those who enjoy tea as they have different types of tea for drinking and many tea inspired food. We booked and pre ordered..."

Benedict Uy

"Such great service. The staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered the satay chicken entree and it was such a generous serving. The lemon cheese..."

Jo

"One of the best tea place can be found in New Zealand and have. a good view. The staff are very ..."

Abdullah Hamad

"Signature Hightea is a must get!..."

DatNinjaness

"Nice place to have a relaxing lunch on a weekend. But be warned if you don't book ahead you will have a long wait for a table. We went in winter and..."

Orchid

"I was so surprised that I could find a chinese tea farm in New Zealand! Zealong tea farm is specialize in planting oolong tea. I was told..."

Cindy Ong

"Heard about this place for a long time and finally got a try. Nice presentation of the food and also nice tea tour. The best thing is the woo long..."

Flora

"Great service here. We had a tea tasting with high tea. Lots of delicious treats. It was a wonderful experience. Lots of treats such as cauliflower..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Been here twice now came back again to celebrate my mums birthday. The high tea is really good one of the best I have ever tried. The tea is amazing..."

Judy Chhy

"The experience and the taste of Tea was phenomenal, enjoyed every single sip of the tea.Food was on par of what I would expect of the..."

Adc

"Great venue and service but unfortunately the food was well below par.Zealong Tea Estate is very well presented and offers diners some..."

Johann*

"4 of us had lunch here 11/4/2014. as I had been before I knew what to expect, the others hadn't. as it was wet we were inside the house. the..."

Noeline Mcintosh

"Awesome place for lunch. Have been a number of times and the food is really divine. I love the signature high tea but still get food envy! ..."

Sheree Bennett

"I have just had their signature high tea. We had their vegan version and the three tier cake stand had a huge selection of goodies . The tables..."

Hazel Walton

"What an amazing experience the High Tea was. From the cherry blossoms and statues and dragons in the garden to the internal setting, the team that..."

Andre de Wet

"Its a very very chill relax and nice place to be in for families or friends who might want some quiet time. The place is really nice and fresh, foods..."

Cynthia Lim

"We had lunch at Zealong on a public holiday. It was an overcast day and they were still very busy. The staff there were all amazing - friendly,..."

Kitty T

"Zealong is the perfect place for a wedding or function! 5 stars is not enough to give the team at Zealong. We had a small family wedding here..."

Tim Carmichael

"Beautiful atmosphere and lovely food. I loved being here. We had high tea along with one choice of tea from the options. I chose dairy free and it..."

FEBEL GAMA

"Absolutely stunning building with beautifully manicured grounds. Our High Tea was so yummy, everyone having their own 3 tier plates. Beautiful..."

Sandy Ward

"It was an absolute delight to treat my wife on our wedding anniversary to a real HIGH TEA at Zealong Tea Estate. The food was perfectly presented and..."

Stephen Young

"Beautiful grounds. High tea was pleasant. Restaurant area has the beautiful outdoor area so will look to go to the restaurant next..."

Donna Mackay

"So my wife and I got married at the Zealong Tea Gardens in July and we felt like the location couldn't have been more perfect. Every time we got out..."

Brandon Clarke

"Second visit and a new chance to make it better from last time, and THEY DID. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. We had high tea..."

Detlef

"Lunch at Zealong. We started with the crayfish ravioli which was amazing. The surprise was to find piece of decent size crayfish underneath the..."

helen lee

"A beautiful place to share an afternoon tea with friends! Friendly staff and brilliant service! Iced tea was amazingly..."

Carole Coventry

"Awesome hospitality. Every staff have gratitude to serve from heart. Especially Mathew and Mia who were assigned for our table were so great..."

Charanya Mohanakrishnan

"High tea at Zealong was a nice experience. The selection was good and very good tasty, although my partner is not keen on fish and half of the..."

Stuart C

"It was our first time dining in here to celebrate our daughter’s 8th Birthday. We travelled all the way from Tauranga. Even though it was a long..."

Charismae Gil

"We enjoyed a pleasant and happy lunch with a wide tea field in front of us. I also liked the various sculptures on the theme of tea and the spacious..."

sun yoon

"Aromatic tea and outstandingly tasty food. The food is so well sauced that we ordered extra bread to enjoy without any leftovers. We would like to..."

Keita Nakajo

"Stunning location overlooking the tea plantations. Tea room very spacious and zen like. Great for an indulgent high tea, amazing pastries and lovely..."

Cath Miller

Bluestone Steakhouse

"F 先生非要借着七夕去吃好吃的～图1. Rib-eye 500 gm 图2. Smoked lamb belly and ash rubbed lion 图3. Hokey pokey..."

Xilei Liu

"It’s been ages since I’ve dined out in Hamilton CBD. Coming home and looking at all the new restaurants like the Bluestone Steakhouse after all..."

Medium_Rare

"Open for lunch now?! Should be all the time bit i can see why they dont with the current menu. Bluestone was great as it always is. Bit hot inside..."

Flippynz

"Lovely staff, great atmosphere and amazing steak! I would definitely recommend this place to everyone on special occasions because it was a bit too..."

Eugene Baek

"Excellent birthday fine dinning with my whanau we were welcomed by very friendly staff comfortably seated we were served with cool water and order..."

Amanda

"Went out for dinner with hubby tonight. Arrived at the restaurant & was instantly greeted with a smile from one of the waitresses. She was warm &..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"By far my favourite restaurant, best atmosphere great customer service great deals when using goodie card, greatest steak and sauce of all..."

Melissa Bennett

"Very nice! Fairly pricey, but well worth it. Steak was beautiful, everything was clean, and service was good. Pretty, warm and sophisticated..."

Abigail Marshall

"My partner and I went to Bluestone steakhouse last night. The service was outstanding, the food was amazing and couldn't have asked for more. Thank..."

Jo Sheldon

"Great service & amazing food! My first time ordering a steak at a restaurant & Bluestone didn't disappoint. Chicken paté was so smooth & creamy...."

Sarah Gillum

"Went here for my birthday last night, and it was the best meal I've had in ages! Everything was well cooked, full of flavour, and presented nicely...."

Amanda De Frias

"My wife and I have had the best steak from this place! Cooked to perfection and it was so juicy (medium rare). My wife ordered well done and it was..."

Mick Chewy

"Had an evening meal at bluestone. We had the eye fillet and sirloin with chips and salad and salted caramel ice cream and Creme brûlée for dessert...."

Stuart

"Have been eyeing Bluestone up for sometime now, finally decided to take the plunge. Upon arriving we were seated with our menus outside left to have..."

Liana Stockwell

"This is now my husbands favourite restaurant. I went twice in three days, both times the food was lovely, the service was great. Not a place for..."

Nikki

"On a drive back to Auckland, our family chanced upon this gem of a restaurant. Feeling hungry, we decided to check it out - and we have no..."

Priscilla Chew

"The best steak I ever had! Husband and I have been here 4 times now and we always come home really full and happy from both the service and the..."

Salted Karamel

"Had to check this place out as we heard it did some amazing steaks. Each steak comes with an option of a sauce and a potato side: duck fat..."

Tony Zhang

"A large group of us booked for a dinner. What a lovely night we had! Excellent, friendly service that was not over the top. They did not hover, but..."

Desarae Williams

"Came in here for dinner before I had to head back to Auckland, it was just after they opened so it was empty, but the place was neat and tidy, felt..."

SnobNom

"Awesome night out,beautiful atmosphere, staff were friendly and the food was cooked to perfection!Only thing wrong was that we had no room left..."

Brad Gordon

"The signature steak is to die for, just absolute perfection. The service is exemplary and the menu is tremendous even if you're preference is not..."

Tim Nesdale

"We did have to wait for 20 minutes to have drinks orders taken, (while we watch others being seated and orders taken) by then we were ready to order..."

Nxsta

"We had been looking for a place to eat for a New Year's Eve dinner, but with all our top picks closed we decided to eat here. Lucky we did! Our..."

Erica Warmington

"My wife and I went to Bluestone with family friends last night. We cover 30 years between us, so you can imagine differing tastes. Other..."

David LT Richards

"Possibly the best meal I have had all year. My girl friend and I had dinner on a Sunday night and we were treated as we entered and shown to our..."

Le Roy Hirama

"This is the best steak meal I have ever experienced. We all had a different steak and each one was perfect. The accompanied were well seasoned with..."

Fiona Platje

"Great food, well priced and definitely a place a man can get a steak. I have been to several steak places and walked out with the guys still hungry...."

Evelyn Bagnall

"Going to Bluestone Steakhouse place was something I never thought I'd do. The style of the food and nature of the decor in no way suits my..."

Paul Clark

"We really enjoyed our meal here, the food was delicious. The staff were all friendly, and made our time here delightful. Definitely the best..."

Shannon Claire Lopez

"Best steak in Hamilton. Excellent deserts so don't fill up on side dishes. If you (or who your with) don't like steak, I have tried the fish of the..."

Bart Dinger

"One of our top 3 places to go for date night. Steak tartare is excellent. Desserts are very decadent. Would recommend the deconstructed lemon..."

Centaine Moke

"The steak was awesomely charred on the outside and sweet and moist in the middle. 👍🏻 The service was ok, we waited for drinks longer than I..."

Paul Johns

"Carnivore heaven! They focus on meat, beef, chicken, some fish and lamb. Their speciality is steak. No pretentions about anything else. If you are..."

Gerard Claassens

"Really good meat quality! And I grew up on a meat farm so I do know about this. Hereford or Angus meat. Wich is two good meat breeds. Several side..."

Ellinor Lindh

"Never been disappointed. Love the option of steak tartare on the menu.the signature steak is unreal.very nice set up.super professional..."

tina Turcianska

"I'm only 14 and I went with my family but I will say the eye fillet was amazing. The desert were even better. The salted tiramisu is still coffee..."

Laura Dinger

"Had a lovely night put last week at Bluestone. The steaks were soooooo good. We ended it with a delicious and beautiful panna cotta. 100 percent..."

Catherine Pearson

"Great food at a reasonable price. Our steaks are very juicy and flavourful and the sides are delicious as..."

Chang Fong Chua

"Lovely staff, relaxing place to unwind and enjoy a absolutely tasty meal. So enjoyed dinner tonight..."

Law Kim

"I had the Sirloin steak with bluecheese sauce and baked potato and absolutely loved it! The ambiance was great, the staff were fantastic and awesome..."

Jo sar

"Traditional steak house. Nice tender steak with delicious sauce and interesting choice of duck fat fries. They accommodate for vegetarian as well..."

nopparat yokubon

"Very fancy and high prices. But good for a special event. Went for my graduation/showcase dinner and everyone enjoyed their meals. Very large..."

Dominique Coote

"Large potion, lovely service. A bit crowd at..."

Chloe Xu

"good atmosphere. friendly staffs. foods are ok for..."

o o (o)

"We went as a family group. Service was prompt and friendly. The waitress knew the offerings and advised on choices for children. The ambience was..."

John Laing

"Awesome service. Every table was full and the place was packed when I went, making it a bit noisy. But they still managed to bring our food out in..."

Azza Stanley-hunt

Mediterranean Kitchen

88/100 (2955 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

Free off-street parking

"The restaurant is located on the outside of the Centre Place shopping mall on Bryce Street. We parked on the road but friends went into the parking..."

Benedict Uy

"It was our first visit to the restaurant. We don’t often have Mediterranean food so this was kinda something new for us. We loved every bit of it,..."

Adie

"Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was fresh and delicious, and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be back again..."

Kayley_speight

"Had lunch several times at Sultan’s Kitchen, nice environment, not overly busy. Excellent friendly service, yummy food and affordable price..."

Jim

"Came here for lunch yesterday lunch and it was so good mix grill and mezze Platter nice and I really enjoyed the food and great price great..."

Mayank Roohi

"Awesome delicious food. The Eggplant and mixed kebab was amazing. Nice clean place and friendly staff. Very well priced compared to..."

Mohi Khalili

"Very impressed with this restaurant! Great food, friendly staff, good value for money, large portions. Would highly..."

Shahil Patel

"One of the few halal restaurants in Hamilton. Their food is absolutely amazing. Service can be poor sometimes. Love the Mixed Grill and the Dolma!..."

Aida Khangholi

"Growing up, my mother always made delicious traditional Turkish food. Therefore, I'm usually critical when I visit 'Mediterranean'/ Turkish..."

Mat

"Yum! This place was great. We ordered the Mixed Grill, Calamari and the Bread & Dips to share - Calamari was probably the favorite. Nice seating..."

Liana Stockwell

"This is one of my favourites! The eggplant salad with lamb is to dye for! So fresh, perfect portion size and healthy too! What more could you..."

Amanda Anderson

"Delicious food cooked to perfection. We tried the steak and the mixed kebabs. The drizzled sauces are devine. Staff are very polite and great..."

Michelle

"My friend and I have dined here a number of times since the restaurant opened. We have always been impressed by the friendly staff and the..."

Doreen Lennox

"We frequent this restaurant often, its close to my place of work and the atmosphere is friendly.Each time we've eaten here we've tried something..."

Susan

"Dinner for six on Friday the 8th March 2013 (about 8.00 pm). This place in nicely situated on Bryce Street together with a number of good..."

Chris Beale

"Rare to find a Turkish restaurant in New Zealand that offers the real deal with food like you will find back in Turkey. The offering is authentic, ..."

Philip Shacklady

"Great place for good food and best value. Very nice family, great atmosphere. I will definitely be back. I really like to outside seats. I go..."

Suphi Serbetcioglu

"I had a fantastic time here! We got two starters, mains, desert and x2 drinks each n it cost us $103 for everything! :-D Great value for money, full..."

Michele Williams

"Yummy food, good seating and atmosphere and friendly service. ..."

Khan

"Right from arriving at this restaurant, the atmosphere and service was exceptional.. our Waiter was so pleasant and fun. The food was absolutely..."

Raewyne Bills

"Very yummy food with amazing flavours and the staff were super friendly. It was a full house but we only waited maybe 15mins for 2 entrees and 4..."

victoria corpuz

"Great service. We were seated outside on a cold night, with the ourdoor heaters and offer of blankets (that we didn't need) we were warm, comfortable..."

Stacey N

"Absolutely delicious! I was not disappointed after looking for a greekstyle restaurant when in town. The Sultan Delights lamb was so soft on a bed of..."

Melissa Hayes

"Lamb shanks and mash potatoes and rich sauce yum.Meat just glided off the bone delicious and very tasty . Loved the service so hospitable and lovely..."

LUCKY CLARKE

"We stopped over for lunch on our way back home and the food was amazing. Very nice big portion, meat was full of flavour and the bread was the best...."

Baira Thava

"Friendly service. Great selection or food to choose from. Convenient location for midweek..."

Graham Watson

"We had our team night.. This is the first time at Mediterranean Kitchen... Love the food...service and friendly owner.... Will be back again and..."

sanduni wellage

"It was great but the capsicum of the other tables looked better than our..."

Felix Nicolas Rojas Moreno

"One of the best Mediterranean food places in new zealand. Everything was looking like it cane out of a fine dining place and tasted even better than..."

saurav sen

Andrew Cutler

"Fabulous menu, would love to eat my way through every offering! The prawns were yummy and the moussaka, loved the Greek donuts and baklava. Morrocan..."

Stevie

"We love coming here. Great and authentic Mediterranean food. If you want to try something different and not be disappointed, this is the place. A..."

Marie Joyce

"Exceptionally delightful experience We visited the Mediterranean Kitchen for lunch during the new year holidays. The physical appearance is..."

Shirish Paranjape

"The food was absolutely amazing. The tiniest details like the freshest side salads I’ve ever eaten were definitely appreciated. I can’t remember..."

Nadia Laubscher

"The food at Meditterranean Kitchen is amazing. The dips are incredible, fish flavoursome but not overpowering and the pide/ Turkish bread light and..."

Emily Kuiper

"Food was superb and service was excellent. Staffbwas very friendly and kept us updated on our order throughout. Highly..."

Illyashah

"I love the food, the service and have to eat here when in Hamilton! Cannot speak highly enough! And such lovely staff. Highly..."

Carla Palmer

"Making my way through the menu at this stunning restaurant. Food is incredible and packed with so much flavour! Also the staff make it worth coming..."

Lily Rouse

The Keg Room

Crispy Cauliflower Bites

Scallops

Garlic Cheese Bread

Chocolate Creme Brulee

Surgar Cookie Martini

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Haven't been here for ages. But still an oldie but a goodie. New ordering tech was pretty good, liked that we barely had to 'people' lol. Would like..."

Karen Wright

"This is the place to go for a Christmas catchup/ Christmas function. Food was great and the Christmas atmosphere was..."

Natalie Costa

"The place is great for Dog owners. It offers live music which the kids enjoyed and the food wasn't excellent for sure but it wasn't bad either. For..."

Lilx Riku

"Food was amazing, not the same old stuff you get at other restaurants. Service was great, even the owner was helping out. We sat between the bar and..."

Mike and Ange Smith

"During my recent visit, I had the pleasure of an outstanding meal that lived up to its well-deserved reputation. Furthermore, the service provided at..."

Hugo F

"Hamilton’s best dog friendly bar - human food is great, but the dog menu is outstanding - love being able to come in with my boy Quinn for lunch or..."

Earn It

"We wanted a place to go for lunch with our grand daughter and dog. So so pleased to see someone allows well behaved dogs in. In the place today was..."

Bobbie Davies

"Ate here this evening for a corporate function, food was absolutely beautiful with quick and attentive service - would highly recommend and come back..."

James Thompson

"AMAZING!!! Seriously the effort this place has gone to for Christmas is awesome. They have a whole Christmas grotto going on! Including Christmas..."

Kirsten P

"love the self service QR thing makes it dsoe easy - no waiting for staff to order drinks. Pay as you go keeps it clean. the food is also..."

Craig Russell

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

Jaipur Indian Restaurant

87/100 (2040 ratings)

Garlic Naan Chicken Vandals Lamb Vindaloo

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Stopped by for dinner on the way back from Auckland as other friends had suggested this place. The restaurant itself wasn't particularly busy so it..."

Benedict Uy

"Good quantity. Quality is also up to the mark. One of the very few places you'd get real Indian food at in Hamilton...."

Gaurav Sathe

"Jaipur use authentic spices and quality ingredients, their sauces are wonderful and the presentation of their food is a cut above the other Indian..."

Lyn Coker

"Our family favourite when it comes to Indian food. Beautifully presented authentic Indian cuisine, always delicious & never fails to please. Super..."

Bonnie Jobe

"Most consistent curry restaurant in Hamilton- Butter chicken and Lamb Korma yum yum!! worth it- the portions are enough for 2meals and the garlic..."

Jayde Petaera

"We ordered Samosa with Chana for our snack and palak paneer for our main and of course naan. Samosas were disappointing burnt, over cooked. We didn't..."

KavinJ823

"Food here is a bit more expensive than other Indian restaurants, but so far I really loved all the food that I tried so far except for the raita..."

Melissa Visey-Mesina

"Nice ambient and staff...good price..lamb curry is a must to try.The curry served in a bowl, and good for two persons...Try also manggo..."

Yano A. Triwibagyo

"We were craving for Indian, and were absolutely satisfied. For curries we had the butter chicken, beef korma, and paneer masala. We also ordered..."

AJ

"Been here a couple of times. The service is good and friendly. I've tried both the lunch and dinner. To be honest, there is a big difference between..."

Ted

"Been here a few times. Quick, friendly staff. And really. Really good curry. 20 for enough food to make 2 meals easy. Have tried rogan josh,..."

Gunji Otaku

"Kind people who are attentive & respectful. A pleasure to dine with. Very tasty food! They deliver as well & that has been fantastic. My..."

Ashley Knight

"Good solid curry, I enjoyed what I ordered. They were more than happy to deliver to my motel room too. Would definitely order from these guys..."

Matt

"As soon as we walked in we had two waiters greet us and show us to our table. They service was very attentive over the course of the even with the..."

Jenjaroo

"The best curry in town! Affordable price range Menu is on pointFast and friendly service Very approachable staffPortion size..."

Salted Karamel

"Just had our work dinner last night, the interior is quite exquisite (not high end) just has that oriental feel to it :) the food was great; I tried..."

Joe Suh

"BEST indian restaurant in Hamilton, end of story!Great value for money with the lunch pack deal. Their butter chicken is amazing, just..."

Lisa

"I am going there from the last 3 years. It is really good to be there every time. Love everything but most butter chicken. Good flavour nd taste...."

Sam

"I have eaten at Jaipur a couple of times, and have recently had takeaway from them too.They are really friendly, and make you feel welcome..."

John

"We have been going to Jaipur for years and have never been disappointed with food staff or service. Perfect flavor and not all sauce too - tastiness..."

Emma

"I am going there from long time since it was opened. The food taste is same, consistent and very delicious. Wonderful food, friendly staff and the..."

Jo Alex

"Best Indian food I have had, hands down. The restaurant is consistently busy which is a good sign... clean and tidy, atmosphere is upbeat,..."

Sarah

"Best Indian food ever. We enjoyed the food and drinks last week at Jaipur Indian Restaurant with our friends. It was amazing night and all of us came..."

Vicki A

"As with many other reviews on this site, we found the food superb. Also, when we all got a bit carried away ordering too much food the waiter stopped..."

Colin Pitt

"Best Indian. Ever.Nothing more needs to be said.Having said that, the site says my review is too short.Jaipur is, after years of..."

Stu

"We went here because of a coupon in the Entertainment Book. We will definitely be back. Best Indian food we have ever had. Plus the best service in..."

Karen M

"Jaipur Walla is an exceptional restaurant, definitely the best Indian food I have ever had! I have been coming here for close to 10 years and the..."

Alexandra

"We dined here this week with our 7 year old. Great friendly service with a large selection of dishes. The meal was great and at a reasonable price. ..."

Graham Watson

"Excellent staff (although a little slow to meet and greet, but it was a busy night). Food is fantastic, and the rice keeps coming, which is helpful..."

Nxsta

"Really good Dahl, I got it takeaway and it was one of the nicest I've had in a long time. Looked really nice inside as..."

Victorkahu

"Great service, great butter chicken. The best in the..."

Lisa Glasgow

"Fantastic food, really nice flavours - good menu range too. My friends and I had the banquet which was awesome... the entrees were delicious and then..."

Kelly

"The food and service was very good, better than most other indian restaurants to which I have been. Food was quickly served, good portions, and very..."

Peter Craven

"This resturant is by far the best Indian resturant I have ever been to(and I have been to India). The food is fantastic - I really recommend others..."

Shannon Dobson

"By far the best Indian food in Hamilton. Would not bother with trying any other butter chicken but his. Been going there since they opened and have..."

Thivasha Naidoo-Melis

"The second best Indian restaurant in NZ (Mantra in Arrowtown gets NO1 award but is expensive). I have eaten here at least 30 times over the past 7..."

Mark

"Brilliant service. Excellent food. This is now the only place I go for my Indian food. Definitely worth trying for Eating in or taking..."

Maree

"Impressive service by attentive staff and a real personal touch from the owner is reason enough to try this restaurant for a fresh dining experience...."

Marlin Dean

"Great Indian restaurant in Hamilton, Would..."

Nicholas Krijger

"Best Indian Restaurant I can find in NZ. Food is perfect, service excellent, staff friendly. Well worth the experience, and repeat dining :) (It..."

Wendy

"Currently our favourite Indian restaurant in town. I have had better Indian in Wellington and Auckland, but the best in the Tron in my opinion...."

Josh Myers

"Being a vegetarian, one is not spoilt for choices, but this restaurant should definitely be in people's first choice with regards to veg food. There..."

Radhika

"Amazing humble quick service, kind staff, good food. Their home production Kishna curd was of exceptional. They were very accommodating and..."

swati pawar

"My Punjabi-born husband and I spend a lot of time in India, so I'm experienced in Indian food and know what's good and, more importantly, what's not...."

Lynnie Bedi

"Tasty dishes of India. Tried 3 items, and all were good. The taste balance was good. The food is a lot less hot (spicy) than actual Indian food,..."

Shihan Ahmed

"Always order from here and it never disappoints. Food tastes excellent and the staff are always happy. Also one of the best garlic naan breads I’ve..."

Adam Brady

"Nice ambience and interior decor. The service lady is so lovely and humble and did a great job. Food was good. Its just that only chicken Tikka was..."

sathish kumar

"Super impressed by the quality of service and food here! Impeccable attention to detail, product recommendations etc. Requested mild for my mum..."

Natalie Edwards

"Was tastey food as per usual 😋 However was shocked to see on bill later, we were charged $4.00 for a few teapoons of extra mint sauce for our..."

Shane M03

"Awesome food..all time favourite is Kadhai Chicken and garlic naan…. Prices are a little bit high but after having food you will not bother. Drinks..."

Ashwyn Singh

"Stopped by for dinner on the way back from Auckland as other friends had suggested this place. The restaurant itself wasn't particularly busy so it..."

Benedict Uy

"Yummy, good food, prices have gone up, but still our favorite Indian restaurant 😋 was disappointed they don't bring Water or Popadoms to the table..."

The Pig Paddock NZ

Babaganush

87/100 (2721 ratings)

Chicken Avocado Pizza

QUESTION: Salam Afghan Food

Wheelchair Accessible

"Have been here lots of times and it is consistently excellent � Delicious, fresh food and friendly and efficient service. Would highly recommend!!!..."

Jayne Hartstone

"On Saturday 1 April 2017 at approx 7.30pm we My wife and I enjoyed the dining experience immensely... the ambience was welcoming the friendly,..."

Andy Collins

"Four of us went for lunch today. The service was wonderful and all 4 dishes that we had were absolutely beautiful. Can highly recommend this..."

Dawn Raine

"Absolutely loved it. Great service, great food and great atmosphere. Thank..."

Luana Tupou

"We've been here several times, food (and coffee) is consistently superb, and the service amazing - very friendly, helpful and genuine staff. I..."

Gavin Robinson

"Really good, tasty food, very reasonably priced. Always plenty of people eating there and the staff v...."

Richard Parker

"Really enjoyed our meal out at Babaganush last night. First time there for my boys and they throughly enjoyed the Coban Meze Platter to start and..."

Michelle Ericksen

"Fantastic food, good sized helpings, quick friendly service on a busy night, good atmosphere. We'll certainly go..."

Dave Moran

"Great service, great food, and a great atmosphere. Staff are always pleasant and accommodating. There's a reason why it's such a Hamilton..."

Chris Williams

"Love this place!! Definitely a family favourite as well as our "go to" during the week for our coffee. Great service and food every time from Hasan,..."

Rebecca Fitzgerald

"Absolutely amazing and good, fast..."

Dilshod Umarov

"Love the great atmosphere, the friendly wonderful staff and the fact that as a Vegan accompanying carnivores to dinner we all get our food..."

Sue Lawrence

"Cool ambience, friendly staff. We had ordered pizza, chicken iskender and mutton iskender. Iskender is must have dish and they rightly boast about..."

Harshal Mayekar

"Must visit resto in Hamilton.Turkish cuisine at it's best.If ur in here, should try the iskendar delicacy.Its Super Yumm.The auro and ambience is the..."

Rahul Gopinadhan

"Amazing service we're greeted and seated immediately. Explained the menu and then given time to choose. We choose the cream chessey filo and lamb..."

Stephen Town-Treweek

"Love, love this place. Their food is very yummy. Love their iskenderand Baklava is so good.On a busy day service not so great, but..."

Edith McDonald

"Best Turkish food, ever. As vegeterians, falafel is our only option and we love it with the pide (for lunch only), and iskender. So delicious! Our..."

Yuha

"Turkish restaurant in Hamilton East, nice environment. Food is ok, good service. Lunch specials are good value for money, both pizza and kebabs are..."

Jim

"The environment is lovely, the food awesome! The service not so much, wouldn’t stop me going back though! Just need to keep on them to deliver what..."

Sharyn Affleck

"Wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend the homemade baklava. Excellent service every time I go in. The food actually melts in your mouth. Can't wait..."

Orry Elkington

"Love the food, especially the vegetarian options. A little on the pricey side though, but worth it in my opinion. Try not to go too often or you'll..."

Freddie Boucher

"Great food, good customer service, cleared tables nicely, refilled water often, and happily put un-eaten food in takeaway containers for us to-go..."

Mae

"This place is warm, welcoming & super friendly. The service is quick, the staff are happy and they know what proper service is. The avocado & chicken..."

Nika Edgar-Brewer

"The vegetarian moussaka is amazing! Lovely wait staff an reasonable prices. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. Will definitely return to try more..."

Ange Robinson

"Came for dinner with a friend for her birthday last week. Had the vege moussaka, and it was unreal, so good. The hummus on the side, best I've ever..."

Emma Rozema

"Nice decor and good food. Very quick service. Meat and veges all were fresh.. Lamb kofte were amazing.. The desert portion is also big and can be..."

Richa Khattar Goyal

"I've never been disappointed with babaganoush. Best service in Hamilton, great food and reasonably priced. They accommodated our group of 15 with..."

Mary

"Dropped be here for a late lunch while passing through Hamilton. Service was top notch - the manager was nice enough to help me charge my phone while..."

Danny

"We came here for lunch with a couple of hungry kids who needed quick feeding. Good, quick service in a nice atmosphere - Turkish without being..."

Hungry Family

"Mediterranean food in hamilton ..? Ur first choice should be babaganush restaurant. Warm and welcoming staff, i had ordered a platter and it was..."

Miara

"A fantastic place for supreme Mediterranean type cuisine. The ambience matches the type of cuisine. Gourmet pizzas and Moussaka stand out. Highly..."

#1

"Last minute dinner decision at a family gathering last week and we all agreed on babaganush as a few of us hadn't tried it before.Boom! Sooo..."

Brad Lalich

"Great location parking no problem. We sat outside very pleasant after a hot day. I had the beef mousaka, it was the best I had anywhere...."

Peter W

"Absolutely amazing and such great value for money!! It was super busy but our service was outstanding the food quality outstanding friendly lovely..."

Nicola Pere

"We came here for dinner. The restaurant was busy and could be noisy at times. Overall the ambiance was still nice.We started with the prawn..."

Tim Ng

"My most favourite restaurant! Great food n fab service. Amazing baklava n love the ambience. Really yummy pizzas too. Its a must try and a guaranteed..."

Shaz VanHaaren

"Awesome little cosy restaurant. I love the cushions and the colours of the place. Been in for lunch and dinner on several occasions and has never..."

Kayla

"My friends at work and I love Babaganush! We go there 4 days a week for coffee, and would go 5 days a week if they were open Mondays. The staff is..."

Maree

"The coffees are fantastic. The muffins delicious. The staff are very friendly and help set a warm and welcoming atmosphere that you want to enjoy..."

Gina Wallace

"Awesome customer service and atmosphere. Staff are exceptional and a perfect coffee with food to match every time. Kid friendly and always a..."

Rachel Beer

"Great service here. I enjoyed my meal (Beef Moussaka). I have dined here on several occasions. I also get coffee regularly and I can't fault their..."

Carolyn Steel

"Table for two at around 7.30 pm on a Friday. Didn't book, and it was lucky they had a table, it was pretty full!Food and service..."

Chris Beale

"Good food, but service was lacking.Took a good 20 minutes to get served after being seated!! No drink order taken.Waitress seemed..."

Aaron McFarlane

"Impromptu visit on a Thursday night. We did not book, I would recommend booking as half an hour later the restaurant was full.My partner for the..."

John Russell

"We went to Babaganush on Thursday evening lucky we booked a table before hand because the restaurant was fully packed.. the service was very quick..."

Parul Sharma

"A group of us dined here one evening recently. The service was friendly and helpful, the food was lovely.Lots of choice on the menu too. Some of the..."

Briandijones

"We dined here on a Saturday night and the restaurant was rather full but service was still prompt and our meals arrived quicker than expected. The..."

Nina

"We dined here on a Friday night with our three children aged 6-13. There were other diners with children, so we felt very relaxed about being there..."

Karen M

"We had lunch at Babaganush today. My husband was not keen as he is fussy and is not willing to try ethnic food or anything different, however I..."

Colleen Stacey

"This charming restaurant was a pleasant surprise to new comers to Hamilton. We were passing though and were looking for some tasty mediterranean..."

Alison Preston

"It's really hard to find a restaurant vegetarian meal that is different, so I was pleasantly surprised when friends recently took us to Babaganush..."

Celeste Bowden

"Funky little place! Walked in off the street...great timing luckily there was a table available as it was VERY busy so maybe best to book first...but..."

NICOLE

"We had a lovely birthday dinner at Babaganush. The prices were very reasonable (including wine), and we pre-ordered a birthday cake which was..."

Fiona Butler

"Indulge you taste buds at this warm and welcoming restaurant.As you take a seat on the well cushioned chairs and indulge in the vibrant..."

Heaven

"Joined a large group here last night for dinner, at frist glance I felt the place was trying to be authentic but not quite getting there but was..."

Coffee Lover

"What initially drew us to the restaurant was the lunch special they had displayed outside. Starving after a long day, a friend and I stopped by this..."

Yatchi

"Had a quick yet great lunch while visiting Hamilton. Place was quite busy with locals - always a good sign. Service was excellent. Food - very good!..."

Vladimir G

"The best Turkish food of our family in Hamilton. Excellent service, quick to serve, food is so fresh and high quality, Lovely and cozy place. Highly..."

Serena Li

"So delicious and huge portions for the dinner mains! Well worth the money! Lovely atmosphere and the banana + chicken pizza was very interesting and..."

Sheela

"We went as a big group We had a set menu which had excellent choices And the food Wow! Delicious Flavoursome Beautifully presented Generous portions..."

Theo Roodakker

"Wasn't sure looking at it from the outside, but after you walk through the doors it's beautiful! Comfortable cushions on the wall seats, which are..."

Emma Riddell

"Went for lunch as my office is nearby. Had mixed kebab rice and was quite good. Can get better with service but no issues so will definitely come..."

Rohit Batra

"Great food and many options. Staff are kind and attentive and always ready to help. Price isn’t bad for the quality and is good to bring larger..."

Tay

"Babaganush was amazing! The food was outstanding, I forgot to get a photo of our entree, it was the garlic bread and was fantastic! The kebab was..."

Jason Hagen

"The server lady was very friendly and helpful. A middle aged guy who I presume was the manager was great. The food was delicious and well priced. It..."

Conall Hayes

"The food was very delicious and service was great. Nancy brought the food to us and she was very friendly. I recommend this place if you’re..."

Nadej T-Y

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

Sichuan Style Restaurant In Hamilton

86/100 (1396 ratings)

Sichuan Style Dumplings

Dumplings

Dumplings in Sichuan Style

Eggplant

Dan Dan Vegan Noodles

香水鱼

Fried Noodles with Shrimps

Sour and Spicy Vermicelli Soup

Hot Noodle with Beef Brisket

Lamb

Crispy Chicken with Salt and Pepper

Fried rice

Sweet & Sour Pork with Rice

Sauteed Green Beans With

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious and well-priced! Every bite got me sweating, but it was well worth it. I even tied my hair up - it was that serious of an affair. We got..."

Pat

"Absolutely superb. Good value for money and excellent customer service. The Cumin Lamb stir fry was just soooo good. I got the Dan Dan noodles and..."

Bret Lee

"Great little find in central hamilton. quick service, piping hot food and great prices. will be back here again no doubt to carry on trying different..."

Chris Gorringe

"I really appreciated that there was a food choice with lots of yummy ingredients that didn't include onions. Will definitely..."

Julie Gutierrez

"Everything was perfect! Spicy pig hands！ Steamed Eggplant ！..."

Tian Sweetly

"Was great. The lamb was the best. Wanted try the fish fillet but portion was really big. I also bough the source from the shop. Kind..."

Alice In New Zealand

"This has been one of my favorite spots for Sichuan food! I have been going to this place for over 4 years. Over the time these guys have put in a lot..."

Treeza Cherian

"Food- 4.5Ambience-4/5Service- 5/5My go to place to get my Chinese food fix.Efficient service and friendly staff.love the perfect..."

Jho Meets Food

"The food here is amazing - just rich enough and large portions for a cheap price. The food came out within 5 minutes and the staff were super..."

JY Park

"I visited Sichuan Style Restaurant for dinner tonight. The staff, especially the waitress that served me tonight are very friendly. The food here is..."

Darran Roles

"Great food, quick service. We had sizzling chicken and the BEST eggplant and pork dish I had ever had. Friendly staff and large portions. Highly..."

Fatima Hontiveros

"It was raining and cold outside while we were dining this. Just made it yummier somehow. I think this place is fairly famous because they have a..."

Burunghantu

"Nice food and good service, good location . This restaurant is always busy. I came here for lunch with friends and always feel full when we finished...."

Chau Chau

"I go here all the time with my fiancé and I completely obsessed with their vegan dan dan noodles. I'm not sure if they are truly vegan per se, (I've..."

Megan Matthews

"packed at 2.30 pm with mostly Asian dinersenjoying massive bowls of red chilli and sauce filled servings. can't be too un-authentic and get my kiwi..."

BeeQueUU

"visit it nearly twice a week. A wide range of spicy food offered there. Highly recommend any dishes of fish, taste quite well. The dining environment..."

Ellen Zhang

"We dined last night for the first time and I called in tonight for take out!I appreciated how patient the staff were, they discerned that..."

Jamsammy

"A little confusing when on the window there is a sign saying hot and spicy Chinese restaurantThere menu looks endless! Too many choices lol..."

Sydneyguyrojoe

"Best dumplings EVER !!! As a local I love this place-- Good sized portions, authentic and nice service. My absolute fav Asian place in Hamilton!!..."

Jayde Petaera

"My friends and family could not stop raving about this place, that I decided it was finally time that I try it for myself!Service was very..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Sichuan-style cooking is well known for its fiery dishes and taste-numbing capabilities. It is a testament therefore that on a Monday lunch..."

Medium_Rare

"This place got my taste bud dancing. Love love love the food, so much so I am happy to drive from Auckland to Hamilton to just have fried lamb with..."

Disha

"Everything here is mostly numbing kinda hot. The price is reasonable and portion is huge! Chicken in chilli oil was nice, we also ordered chilli..."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"I have been going to this place for 4 years now. And it is the best Chinese in the Tron. A little bit on the pricey side but worth it. It is usually..."

Orchid

"My favourite Chinese restaurant outside of China. Authentic Chinese cuisine at more than reasonable prices. The dumplings are amazing.Be patient..."

Ange Robinson

"If you are a spicy food lover, I highly recommend you to visit this place. They have about 200 dishes.. They are all somewhat spicy tho. Serving is a..."

W111

"This restaurant is very popular so we were told that a pre-booking is essential otherwise it may be hard for you get a seat.Food is good..."

Suyuan Liu

"This is not the place if you are looking for excellent service. If you are looking for authentic Sichuan food look no further. Bar none the best..."

Eatyofeelings

"My dad orders from here at least once a week, and after visiting here I can see why!A HUGE menu with so many dishes on offer. The food was..."

Cath L

"Looks are deceiving at Sichuan Style Restaurant. Firstly, I thought the place was called Hot & Spicy (!), and its kitschy Chinese décor held a sense..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

La Vida

"I found this restaurant by walking the streets of Hamilton and every time I walked past it was buzzing with large groups of people that were all..."

L C

"Food is suppppeeerrrr. Service is good. A bit pricey but worth the food. Very busy, 20 mins waiting..."

Boyke Ferdinandes

"Delicious food, strongly recommended if you love spicy..."

Dergy Derg

"It was my first time eating there with my family yesterday night but believe me its the best Chinese restaurant in town. The staff and the service..."

Top B

"Got the perfume fish （香水鱼）and tasted amazing!! The portion size was ginormous too and was definitely to share between 2~3 people. Order a..."

ShouTime

"Taste is really good plus the staff is really friendly and helpful. The food is full of flavor if you like the spicy or hot staff. It’s the must..."

紐西蘭吃喝玩樂 Vincent in New Zealand

"This time I haven't found chinese sausages in fried rice meal, but the taste was still good, eggplant cold salad was spicy enough, I'm satisfied...."

Happy Soul27

"This restaurant is my biggest craving! I usually get the mapo tofu with rice (no photos of it unfortunately). Had their chilli fish one time and..."

Fidah Ali

"Impressive taste of Chinese food! In general, almost foods will be palatable because they are catering to New Zealanders. The food is really..."

Hong-E

"The Sichuan Style is absolutely a five-star experience, and we found it by accident. Next time, it will be by design. The last time we were in..."

John Johnston

"Popped by on the way to Rotorua for breakfast. It was quite packed at 10ish? At least half the restaurant was full so I could imagine during peak..."

Ice Cream

"This place is very good. Much better that it looks from the outside. The restaurant is clean and tidy and the service is very food and..."

Dave Rose

"Loveeee this place! So quick and just a really authentic..."

Freya Norris

"Mmmm. So much goodness in the tum tum. Got to love the numb tongue sauce. Left with enough food for dinner..."

Alistair Turner

"Delicious food, amazing variety, wonderfully friendly staff. Such a warm inviting place. The hospitality starts on the phone when booking a table..."

Campbell Hunter

"Food made with love and flavored to perfection, ordered way too much for the size of the meals that came out, yummy leftovers for another day...."

Maggie O

Smith & Mckenzie Steak House

85/100 (2265 ratings)

Smith's Signature Steak - Prime Rib

Risotto

Fish

Coffee and KitKat Cheesecake

Double Chocolate Brownie

Polenta

Dark Chocolate Brownie

Te Kanuka Valley Valley Eye Fillet with Raosted Potatoes and Blue Cheese Sauce

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cool atmosphere and staff are super friendly. If you like steak then this place is deff for you! Steak is delicious and cooked perfectly. Also the..."

Chynal Ward

"Great service, meals and drinks came out very fast even when the place is chocka, 10/10 on the scotch fillet! I’ll definitely be returning very..."

Rachel Herrick

"Captial D for Delicious. For a birthday celebration with 18 people it was perfect.The staff were welcoming which is always top on my..."

Stacey-Jae Robinson

"Superb! Service’s amazing! Food crème de la crème. Waiters so polite and patient. I love how they interact with diners. Recommended! Though could..."

FlyingFoodWanderer

"Had dinner here and the steak was AMAZING. I've definitely had better service though. We were left waiting with empty plates and drinks for long..."

Amber Stanbridge-Hughes

"Loooooved their food 😍😍 Me and Partners Steak were cooked to perfection!! Hard to find a Restaurant that cooks steak to how I like it, it's..."

Neti Lynette

"This place is fantastic!!! Amazing service, beautiful food, lovely atmosphere and great value!! Definitely going here again!! My husband got the eye..."

Ashley Miller

"I have been this restaurant three times. This is the first restaurant I came after I had arrived New Zealand.The foods cannot say very well. But..."

Caesar

"I wouldn't normally submit a review based on dessert alone but everything here was so good I felt I had to say something!My friend and I..."

Anna Hinehou

"Niece's ReviewMy mac & cheese was amazing. It was very cheesy and creamy.I quite liked playing up in the children area. I drew some..."

FrenchToast

"Great food with great atmosphere, service was good, not amazing but good, I did however have great service from a male staff who does the bill at the..."

CHLOE DAISY

"The best steak in town. Went here with my flat mates and we all loved it. We will be definitely coming back. The steak was cooked to perfection for..."

Gbuzz

"Foods Great! Its a busy place so try get in early. I think its the better steak house than the rest in hamilton, customer service is good. :)..."

Sherriemirez

"great service,very nice steaks. You do pay a little more but well worth it.7 people there for a birthday and all enjoyed the food,even a small..."

Charlie Pou

"The food is great! I would absolutely recommend the special Matariki dish, available only for a short time and is in the running for an award! Very..."

Hera RoyalWhaikawa

"The steaks are nice for sure. Maybe just a tad overpriced for the Hamilton market. Everything else is decent. Been here 3 times and the first 2 times..."

Khoa Le

"Very enjoyable dinner. Steak was cooked to perfection with a wide range of sides to select from. Great atmosphere, with friendly staff. Service was..."

Sam O'Reilly

"I've been to this place a few times. Always with the same friend that visits from Tauranga on the rare occasion. I've only ever been here for the..."

Paddle578

"Staff are nice and friendly and the environment is lovely. We ordered the Eye Fillet and Scotch Fillet that we both rated each 4/5 and 4/5..."

ExWaitress D

"This restaurant is the most beautiful place to eat food is excellant service is great go there often friendly staff worth the price The steak is..."

Debbie Cathro

"Our party of 5 had a very memorable night at the Chophouse. I couldnt fault the service or the food. We all left very happy with our night out and..."

Keith Hanna

"Great meal, well cooked steak. Awesome atmosphere, would definitely recommend going to check out this amazing..."

Simon Bayer

"29th March 2016Dinner for two. Staff excellent. Food very good. Worth a visit. Now 4.5 stars!!16th March 2014Visited as below..."

Chris Beale

"I had my 21st in the upstairs function room at Smith and McKenzie. They were so helpful and tried to cater to my every want and need. It was a great..."

Patsy Goodwin

"A-mazing! Staff were helpful and the meal was fantastic! Steak was cooked perfectly and had a great wine to match. Was worth paying a little bit more..."

Simon Bayer

"On Sunday had lunch at Smith & McKenzie, good food and good service. Restaurant was quite busy we were advised before we ordered there would be a..."

Shane Bradford

"BEST service in the Tron, by far! The team are smiley, happy, welcoming, attentive and make you feel like they actually like you being there! Other..."

Chris Ward

"only good things to say,i have been here more then once and keep going back for morei love the layout, love the food, and the friendly..."

Krystal Henderson

"One word "WOW" 1st time for us won't be the last!4 meals & 4 VERY happy customers! Shock horror as i always find fault!Heather the..."

NICOLE

"Stunning restaurant with an awesome open kitchen and an opportunity to see the chefs at work.Have visited on several occasions and am never..."

Nina

"I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here!I was trying to decide on what to order and the waiter suggested I taste the blue cheese sauce on the..."

Erin

"First time ever at this restaurant and I would certainly want to go back, atmosphere is rather different and quite nice, with a big open fireplace,..."

Carole

"Great family restaurant, good food at the slightly higher side of the market and 50x better than the old Cobb & Co that used to be..."

Ian

"Smith and Mckenzie hosted a private function for me which included sixty guests, this was sorted in one meeting and the result was a very successful..."

Paul Duff

"Amazing customer service, great atmosphere and excellent food! - .......a..."

Loslolos

"This restaurant was recommended to us so we thought we would go to the movies and dine afterwards. We tried to book a table but were told they do not..."

Nick Barrington

"Good food and service - definitely will be back..."

Julian Nanayakkara

"One of the best T-bone steaks I have ever had, with a delicious sauce and side. Highly recommended for steak..."

Airw0lf

"Terrific food, excellent service, steak cooked just as ordered, good wine selection. We don't get there much because not often in that prt of town,..."

Josh Myers

"Absolutely to die for! Service was exceptional, with attentive, efficient and friendly service staff. The Steak was amazing (We had the Signature..."

Chanel Elizabeth Desai

"Great food with decent portions, well presented and quite tasty, meat was tender and juicy and dessert was sweet. The onion rings weren't as good as..."

Johnson T

"We were treated by friends. And what a treat it was. We started with a piping hot bread and frothy butter which was delicious. I had a 200g steak..."

Barbara Richardson

"Regularly visit Smith & McKenzie, my go to for a Friday night drink and dinner! Always have brilliant food, the staff are great and the whole place..."

Jack Wallis

"Absolutely the Best Steak in town! We went to Friday night Steak night and had the eye fillet with roast potatoes and prawns on the side, they were..."

Dee Cleaver

"I reserved a family of 19 for a grandsons birthday party, mostly children. The staff were wonderful and very helpful. The pricing was amazing for the..."

Tangi Marshall

"Prime rib and lamb are amazing! Atmosphere is very nice and cozy. One thing that was disappointed is that baby high chair had to be washed after..."

J J

"Food was extremely slow to come out which we anticipated, but then our mains turned up before our starters. When we queried where our starters were..."

Sonja Gardiner

"Had family birthday dinner here during the festive season - xmas. Food is decent. Wish there was red wine jus for steak sauce options...."

My enchanted world

"Atop quality place for a special occasion. The food was to die for, the staff very pleasant & helpful & we had a curtained of area for our party of..."

Sheryl McFarlane

"Writing on behalf of my family from overseas. They said the best T-bone steak, perfect amount of seasoning and very tender. Enjoyed all the food and..."

Carlene Taia

Friends Cuisine Of India

Lamb Balti Butter Paneer &Butter Chicken with Rice and Garlic Naan Breads

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the better Indian places about, we got a take away Medium butter chicken and a medium madras. I enjoyed the butter chicken the most, it was..."

Dayne Hawkes

"The food and the service was awesome, something we haven't see in Auckland, great customer service with courtesy and politeness, and the food was..."

Blessy Christian

"Perfect. After trying hand full of restaurants, Friends is absolutely acing the list of my Favourite Indian Restaurant in Hamilton. Personal fav.,..."

Shiba Bali

"The Huntington brunch is my personal favourite Indian restaurant in Hamilton. Staff are very friendly and food always tastes amazing. Best garlic..."

Sammy Eats World

"GREAT FOOD.. . The two girls working was friendly and courteous making sure we have what we needed. They have limited seating places. I recommend..."

Hermit94

"Lovely delicately flavoured food, good value for money. Great paneer meals, great prawns, lamb, cheese naan. Go early as they become very..."

Wilme

"Great food. Appalling service. There was 7 of us and one person didn't get their food until everyone else had almost finished. Tried to catch a..."

Neil McVicar

"so we ordered the tawa fish from appetizers, chicken kolhapuri from mains and 2 naans.tawa fish:tasted really good and cooked with..."

Manuel Miranda

" Very friendly, relaxed, good value for money. We are vegetarian and there were plenty of options, which didn’t seem to be the case for many places..."

Lucy May

"First time ordering take away meals from here tonight. We were recommended to try them , must say we were not disappointed....the food was fabulous,..."

Raine Walton

"Just had takeaways from here and sooooo good. Can't believe we have lived round the corner from this place for years and never noticed it tucked away..."

Sam Samson

"This is hands down my favourite place to eat in Hamilton (both the Rototuna and St Andrew's branches). My partner and I have been coming here about..."

Emma Clark

"The best Indian food in town!I go to the takeaway in Glenview which also has tables for dine in. Lovely staff, generous portion sizes and the..."

Ange Robinson

"Just had 11 friends have dinner at Friends Cuisine India. The service was good bit more importantly the food was superb. The atmosphere was..."

Ralph Faamalepe

"Best Indian food in town specially if you like north Indian food. I have been to almost all indian restaurants in Hamilton but by far this is the..."

Priya Bhardwaj

"A new favourite of ours!! Amazing flavours and huge range of dishes to try. It is always hot and fresh with very friendly..."

Amy Davies

"My favourite indian restaurant! Beautiful flavours and aroma's, excellent quality service, staff and prices! Ordered on a Tuesday night,..."

Paula Ruston

"Whilst the Friends Cuisine of India didn't look much from the road, it was very busy on a Friday night when we chose to dine..."

Julia

"Best Indian food ever tasted. Very delicious butter chicken and naan bread and flavours were aromatic. Atmosphere was very relaxing and staff was..."

Jo Alex

"Very friendly service, opened this year, totally new inside... they provide a nice dine in experience or very well priced takeaway combos. The food..."

Justin Thomas

"Amazing flavours, service and value at what seems to be an authentic Indian restaurant. Highly recommended to..."

Kenta

"Held a celebration here on Saturday 09 December and the staff were welcoming and accommodating for late arrivals. The food was superb and was praised..."

Alistair Livie

"Really enjoyed the food, very good value for the serving size and every dish was delicious. Only lost one staar on the service, very friendly but a..."

Karen Wright

"Went for dinner on Wednesday night. Place was very busy and still got great food and service from the staff member..."

Lee Conway

"Delicious food and cosy atmosphere. Staff are friendly and..."

Mohammad Kalantari

"Dined in, received great service and great food, I was quite amused seeing Indian rappers on the in-store TV. More people should dine in, it would..."

Gordon Whitlock

"💯 the best Biryani I had in New Zealand 😋 very tasty food. Highly..."

sangeeta Devi

"A good and clean sit down and take away restaurant. They are friendly to accommodate discussions dietary..."

Vinay Karanam

"So far best Indian ove had in this town and for somewhere that's in a suburban area they've really nailed. Very cute little restaurant as well as..."

S. King

"Lovely customer service. Best Indain food I've ever had and such a variety of options to choose..."

Ace

"Great contactless service with a smile plus delicious food! It was a birthday..."

Dianne Smardon

"Our favorite to go Indian food!! Never disappoint :) we have taken away and had a meal in the restaurant as well. Friendly and cheerful staff!! I'm..."

Ramy Vd

Keystone

85/100 (1174 ratings)

Pina Colada Panna Cotta

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Apple and Rhubarb Crumble

Fish and Chips

Beef

Banoffee Creme Brulee

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Had the chicken and waffles. Chicken was cooked perfectly. Waffles didn't have enough syrup, so at times dry. The bacon was burnt and not enjoyable. ..."

Stacey N

"First time at keystone and the waitress we had was the cutest, she was lovely. We got the buffalo chicken and bruschetta to start and both were..."

Ruby

"The staff here seem well trained, they were very pleasant and friendly. They gave us space when we needed but we're very helpful and informative with..."

Kirsty Abernethy

"Cheese burger 🍔🍔🍔🍔 10/10 sorry about the photo but the burger was that good I ate it and then though 🤤 I should get a..."

Nathan Capper

"Amazing, amazing, amazing.... was so good the first time we went back 2 nights later. Fantastic staff, seriously delicious food at a really..."

Janine Walker

"Attended Andrew Clarke’s Tasting Plates matched with Church Road wines. Service was great and very friendly, food divine and the wine was..."

Michelle Weeks

"The first time we visited we came along for $6 dessert Tuesdays and everything was delicious. Service was excellent too. Everyone was really..."

Kym Moore

"Wonderful company made the experience bearable. Was slow with drinks and taking our order. I understand the restaurant was packed, but waiting a..."

HannaH Joseph

"King's birthday Bottomless High Tea. Lovely food and staff so attentive. Am keen to go back for a regular Bottomless Brunch and take friends with..."

Antoinette Peden

"Amazing venue, cozy and nice. Our food were deliciously prepared and delivered in a nice presentation. Our waitress was knowledgeable and help us..."

Mauricio Kimura

Indian Star Restaurant & Bar

"The daal is great. Would recommend for Indian food in Hamilton...."

Gaurav Sathe

"Always make it a point to come to this place EVERYTIME I’m in Hamilton. This time I tried the Bhuna Ghosh (hot) with a butter naan and a mango..."

#fatlyfe

"I am a regular customer. Their food is consistently amazing every time I dine in or take away. They never disappoint. Great place to have food with..."

Isaac Sam

"Best Indian restaurant in Hamilton. Awesome food and service we will be back. Restaurant has a view of the river which you don't get to see everyday...."

Chakdephatte

"Went here for lunch with work colleagues and we absolutely enjoyed the food! Service was great, the staff looked after us very well. The food is..."

Nikky

"Your service is great and food is excellent atmosphere is great too so you get 5/5 for everything overall. They even gave me a discount my first..."

Paddle578

"Superb food. By far the best Indian restaurant in Hamilton. Their food is high quality and exquisite. Same with their service. Served by..."

Rinu Kumar

"A brilliant authentic Indian meal with great service.. This is our second visit with my wife and enjoying our meals immensely and would thoroughly..."

Vince

"Eat as group of 9 on Sunday 4/5/14. Great service. Well presented and tasty food at a reasonable..."

Mike Robb

"My husband and me were staying at the Ibis Hotel and by chance saw this restaurant and decided to dine in. The staff were very polite, service was..."

Audrey

"I love Indian cooking and as a Indian lady I was quite impressed when my friend and I went to the Indian Star.Not very cosy environment but..."

Rekha Roy

"Me and my friend had the best dining experience at Indian star hamilton. The service is awsome and the staff will always make you feel special... I..."

Δεεπ Σιγή

"Lets forget Indian Star and try Indian Superstar, we arrived at 5.30pm on a Wednesday to an empty restaurant, ok it was early but never a good..."

Robin

"I had a look at the reviews before I booked a table for my wife and myself to celebrate her birthday. I was very impressed by the reviews but thought..."

Tom

"Like everyone has already said, best restaurant in town with the best service anywhere! We've visited regularly as a group of 4-6, and have also..."

Marc Finn

"This place is AWESOME! We have been on 3 occasions, and the food and service has been exceptional every time. The staff do seem to remember us each..."

Sarah Hedges

"We have been living in Hamilton for 10 years now. This is the best restaurant we have dined in so far. Food is excellent, service is outstanding...."

Prem Thanki

"It was a crisp cold night outside as my wife and I enjoyed a rare date night. I had booked earlier that day and when we walked in to this clean,..."

James Robinson

"Great food and service - We went as couple and the food to be delicious. The location was lovely over looking the river. We found this place was..."

Graeme

"This is my favourite restaurant in Hamilton! It has awesome service and they remember you if you go back :). Good value and wide range of amazing..."

Hannah Leese

"Great food and service - We went as a family group and found the food to be delicious. I would highly recommend to even the most hard to please..."

Alex Stevenson

"I have been to the Indian Star three times now. On our second visit (which was some months after the first) I was welcomed and it was clear that the..."

Simon Friar

"Table for two. I have been here twice now in the last few months.Fully deserving of five stars. Service is very courteous, friendly and..."

Chris Beale

"Indian Star Restaurant WILL become 'the place' for your regular curry fix. Ever since I stepped into Indian Star Restaurant, I've been hooked! I've..."

Dave Lashlie

"This place is fantastic. The food is the best I have tasted and the personal service is excellent. I had been a stalwart of another restaurant in..."

Edward Stocks

"Good menu; good atmosphere; and matching service.We enjoyed a banquet for three people. The variety and quality of food was..."

Stewart Lawrence

"This was our first visit to the Indian Star restaurant and it certainly won't be the last! From the moment we arrived we were well looked after by..."

Briandijones

"As a customer of Indian Star Rotorua for several years my friend and I visited Indian Star in Hamilton last Saturday and believe me it was..."

Neil D

"Absolutely excellent! Highly recommended. The service is great with really friendly and helpful staff. The food is wonderful and the price is..."

Izzy Lees

"My partner and I got takeaway from here last night after reading all the reviews. We got butter chicken (Mild and Med) and Chicken Korma. Upon..."

Morningdew

"After discovering the Indian Star Restaurant I have always looked forward to returning. The cuisine is excellent, the service outstanding, and (very..."

Malcolm Foster

"It was a pleasant surprise going to this restaurant, I heard it was good but didn't think it would be real, real good!!! My husband and I have been..."

Cherie Williams

"Unbelievably good food! I consider myself a bit of a connoisseur and come from Bradford, UK's curry capital. I can honestly say that I have waited 8..."

Rich

"We went here tonight. We eat out a lot- especially Indian cuisine. This is the best Indian restaurant in Hamilton and has surpassed our previous..."

Marise Winthrop

"This is easily one of the best Indian restaurants in Hamilton!We were happy to discover that Indian Star had opened in Hamilton after..."

Lisa

"Hi. This is the BEST Indian in Hamilton. They get it right everytime I must say. Even my 86 year old Nana who doesnt normally like ethnic food really..."

Daisy Schollum

"Tried this for the first time this week. Had a few dishes, all were full of flavour and had fresh herbs and ginger with them which we liked. As..."

Lola

"Delicious and mouth watering food, amazing service and best environment to spend an evening. I don't think I would have any other choice better than..."

Mani Kant

"I tried this place on a deal voucher, hadn't heard of it before. Then I found out they are in Rotorua too. We had the tandoori platter for an entree..."

Ray Webber

"Great little restaurant - hidden overlooking the Waikato River. Clean sophisticated. High ceilings, minimal Indian art works. Great opening doors..."

John Russell

"Great place for Indian food, been a few times and always consistently good. Good range of curries and the lamb dishes are really tender. Tandoori..."

Wei Minn Phee

"Great food! We had a company mid-winter function there, highly recommended for groups. There was enty of food and it was absolutely..."

robbie mcgregor

"Nice place. We moved over from the UK and it's been hard to find decent curry houses - this is one of the best in town though, very tasty. Good range..."

Harry Hutchins

"Our family was delighted with the quality and service of this fine Indian food establishment. The parking is ridiculously hard to find,unfortunately,..."

DC Dan

"A very inviting and friendly welcome by all the staff. Promptly severed with a very good selection of traditional Indian cuisine to offer. Food was..."

Jonathan Lang

"The food is good and the speed at which it arrived was amazing, I was writing a long email expecting to wait (I was there just before the evening..."

Christopher Simmons

"Had a great dining experience here. Food was amazing and well portioned. Our server was very friendly and great at recommending dishes. Would..."

Kelly Fritz

"We shared four main dishes and two different types of breads. I thought the service and place were OK. The food is average when compared to other..."

Ahmed AlQassem

"Had dinner here this evening. First class service, food was authentic and tasted amazing and the kids were totally welcome! We won't be going..."

Lisa Boddy

"Simply love the ambience, food and nice staff. Dealing of Indian Star is superb and the food quality is awesome very delicious. Whenever we wanna eat..."

sajel patel

"Love this place. Best curry in Hamilton and always fantastic service. We go here at least once a week, sometimes twice. If I had to recommend two..."

Nathan Overall (shweppsie)

"Very group friendly had a table of 20 worked brilliant! Food is amazing! If you are aiming to impress? Go no further than this place! Satisfaction..."

Madison Newton

"Great Indian meal. Nice surroundings and good service. The party of 5 were all pleased with their meals which included lamb and chicken jalfrezi,..."

Grant Goodman

"We're going back tonight with a party of 11! Have always had excellent service, personal attention in fact from the owner! We love their food and..."

Lynn Waters

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)

Deconstructed Lemon Meringue

Croquettes

Salad

Pan Roasted Lamb Rump

Apple Peach and Apricot Pie with Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Lamb

Pesto

Calamares

Mushroom & Bacon Pappardelle

Fish

Salmon

Hereford Prime Burger

Pork

Waratah Farms Pork Belly

Cappuccino

Cointreau and Chocolate Mousse

Garlic bread

Curry

Treacle Cured Beef Cheek

Southern Fried Chicken

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

Fresh Snapper and Chips

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

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

Three Leg Frog

"It’s gorgeous & friendly here, the food is delicious, the menu extensive (& interesting). It’s different how all the meals don’t cone out..."

Sharyn Affleck

"Very good restaurant. Food was very nice and fresh, Great ambiance. Staff was doing OK not very friendly or no information given to us about specials..."

Larson Manazes

"Arguably one of the best Chinese restaurant in hamilton. The effandi lamb ribs and county hand shredded salad and dough drop soup are my favourites..."

Meli Ling

"Excellent experience and a authentic Chinese menu. The staff are welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. Highly recommend any of the meals..."

Michael Eastwood

"After hearing good things about three leg frog I decided to tàke my wife out for dinner here, there have been a few posts regarding how busy it's..."

Brock Orbell

"Recently went for a meal with 3 friends. The restaurant was well set out, the staff were friendly, helpful and well presented. 3 entrees between 4..."

Marie Prescott

"We went to Three Leg Frog for a birthday party. We had the whole restaurant for party of 40. The meal was amazing. Tasty fresh and lots of variety...."

Heather Daly

"This place was fantastic.We walked in off the street just before the dinner rush, they seated us. The menu is so diverse and the food was..."

Vanessa Natusch

"My family and I have enjoyed a number of meals at the Three Leg Frog Restaurant. The meals arrive at the table hot and very tasty.They cater for..."

Wendy

"I went to this restaurant with 3 other girls as you do on a girls night out . The staff were all lovely and the atmosphere was amazing. The meals all..."

Angela Prole

"Great tasting food with delicious flavours. Totally different from other Chinese restaurants. The food was extremely spicy and hot just like we..."

Donny

"By far the best "Asian" style restaurant in Hamilton. How far? By streets. The menu is chock full of wonderful, tasty, mouth watering..."

Glenn

"Wow.....My Wife and I went to the 3 Leg Frog for Lunch last Sunday 29th April, can't say enough about it. Service was great, helpful,..."

Shane Bradford

"Coming into the restaurant I was assisted but was I ask if I may sit it went well.I was carefully attended to and the meals was awesome,chicken..."

Rodney

"This was a shot in the dark that really paid off. We chose it with little thought but truly enjoyed the experience. The service was excellent, the..."

Sam Mikaere

"We had a lovely dinner here. The food was very fresh with great flavours, and in a nice setting. Would recommend it to friends look for a good..."

Natalie C

"Great food, excellent service! Great to learn about the culture they are all extremely welcoming & polite. The platters are beautiful, huge in..."

Sarah Webber

"Great service, best Chinese food in Hamilton & very nice Atmosphere. Former New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, Hamilton city mayor and some very..."

Ming Tang

"Nice food with very friendly staff, the menu was great. Great authentic chinese..."

Michael Sentch

"I rang to make a booking and the woman on the phone answered with "Hello" and nothing more. Kind of unprofessional. But once we got there the service..."

Richard P

"Beautiful food at a very reasonable price. The staff are also lovely. It want too spicy; actually we requested abs received further chilli. We loved..."

Rachael Bear

"Our party of 7 had dinner last Saturday. The food was amazingly good. Service was good. We did have to wait a while, maybe because the food we..."

Ai Ee Teo

"Pleasantly surprised by the incredibly delicious menu!!! Staff were super friendly and helpful. The food came out at a nice pace. Everyone left..."

Michele M

"The sweet and sour pork is awesome. I wouldn't try the tap beer again though. The waitress had the coolest red..."

Paul Johns

"Been there a couple of times and the food is very lovely. -1 star just for the poor attitude of the..."

Keshi Zhang

"Love the food here. Would go every day if I could. Good..."

Grace

"Great food amd very reasonably priced. Some items not available on the..."

Bruce Sparrow

"We had the sizzling beef and the sweet and sour pork both were..."

Pete McKay

"Food is great but Service could have been..."

Valerie Lim

"Always awesome! Service needs a little work but I think that's just because they're always..."

Char X

"Good food, good staff and great space for dinning with..."

Sam Tsai

"Great meal and service plus chilled tiger beer. Will be..."

Tim Hema

"Nice food. Service could be..."

Dave L.

"Real authentic Chinese food. Similar to what I had in..."

Amber Rose Baumberger

Paasha Cafe & Mezze Bar

Flame Grilled Chicken

"Great service. Very friendly owner and staff. We had the Meat Mezza and Margherita Pizza. Andd topped it off with some Turkish delights and the..."

Japo Domingo

"Best chips in..."

Connor Gyde

"I enjoyed the food - it was nice very fresh and So Yummy - Hamiltin was So quiet it was lunchtime and therert was Very little movement that day -..."

Val Treanor

"Definitely a good experience It made me laugh and laugh, the whole experience 🤗, from the smiling helpful staff, the first smoke we ever tried..."

rachellee summer

"Authentic turkish kebabs with the same original flavor for the last 10 years I have known them...after all its a family..."

Ibrahim shafiu

"Meals take a while to arrive, but the wait is worth it. Good quality food, flavorsome and at reasonable..."

John van Rooy

"Very nice pizza, and quite a good place to hang out and watch the world go by. Even if you don't..."

James Wolfe

"The kebab shop doesn't look like much when you walk in, but oh boy! They make delicious kebabs!!! So..."

Aimee Holloway

"Customer service was good but not great. Had a good time with my friends. Really loved the food with helpful..."

Manisha Singh

"Great staff and atmosphere. An excellent place to unwind after a long day it catch up with friends over a..."

Kate Lawson

"One of the oldest and best terkish food in Hamilton with high quality food and great staff. Lamb kabab is the best as well as beef..."

Mohammed ALQattan

"Great shisha joint! Good service and clean toilets for patrons. Recommend the lemon citrus tea in a pot. So..."

Rachel SY Tan

"Great service every time, tasty kebabs and nice tea but sometimes shisha flavors don't..."

Joshua Sasa-Potoi

"Ok place. Food is pricey, ambience is not great. But is halal.. benefit is other things such as seesha and Turkish..."

Ahsan Siddiqui

"Excellent place, very tasty kebabs. The meat on chips is just..."

Raza Khadim

"Great food. Fresh and authentically delicious.. friemdly and..."

Elaine Gibbons

"Great kebabs always a favourite to grab a quick bite to..."

Phillip McIlhagga

"Awesome service, food was fresh and..."

Nathan Smith

Hayes Common

83/100 (1567 ratings)

Butter Fish and Chips

Fries

Duck

Line Caught Fish Crudo

Mocha

Salmon

Gnocchi with Bresaola Broad Beans Pickled Onion Feta & Peas

Avocado toast

Housemade Ginger Lime Soda

Steamed pork buns

Garden Party Cocktail and Strawberry Frose Cocktail

Salmon Pomegranate Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

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

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"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..."

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