Best Gnocchi Bolognese in Hamilton

2 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Caffe Centrale
Caffe Centrale
87/100 (721 ratings)
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Mussels
Lamb
Gnocchi Bolognese
Salmon
Bruschette
Torta Al Cioccolato Bianco
Pesto
Affogato Al Caffè
Antipasti
Steak and Vegetables
Lasagna
Cartoccio
Spaghetti Bolognese
Tiramisú
Prawns
Gelato
Filetto Ai Funghi
Salame E Funghi
Tiramisu
Arlic Bread
Rack Lamb
Bolognese
Beef
Margarita with Chicken and Sausage
Lasagne
Sicilian Cannelloni
Carbonara
Ice Cream
Pasta
Gelato
Caprese Salad
Salad
Quattro Formaggi
Sit down
European
Italian
Serves Alcohol
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Gift Cards Available
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"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
The Cook
The Cook
77/100 (960 ratings)
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Steak and Eggs
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Gnocchi Bolognese
Mac and Cheese Balls
Burger
Dessert Platter
Pulled Pork Tacos
Braised Short Rib
Sticky Date Pudding
Tacos Platter
Margherita Pizza
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Serves Alcohol
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"Service 4/5Ambience 3.5/5Food 4/5Good place to hang out after a long day at work. They had a good and wide selection of craft..."
Jho Meets Food
"Have been here twice. For the first time we came in between their lunch and dinner hours so weren’t able to order a main meal. Only ordered some..."
Manu
"Bloody yummy burger with the apple slaw! And their pork belly corn dogs are out of this world- but the mac and cheese balls were dry in the middle-..."
Jayde Petaera
"We came because of a grabone voucher the meal was reasonably priced even without the voucher I had a kiwi beef burger it was juicy an full of..."
Cele Vd
"Unsure why reviews are so negative? My experience here was reasonable. Nice enough staff and food arrived promptly. Burger was good. Looks like this..."
Liana Stockwell
"The Cook is in Hamilton, New Zealand. The portions are big over there, in fact I had the biggest chicken breast I've ever seen in my life. So how did..."
Marie Sheffield
"Came here on a Wednesday night and it was pretty busy! Luckily, we had a reservation. This place is well presented with its wooden chairs and tables,..."
Marie Sheffield
"Had a lovely champagne and nibble for breakfast here. It has had several uses over the years. I love the way it feels open and airy, a few seats..."
Keith Eades
"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
"Love coming to this place with friends & family to have a few drinks & some hearty food. If your expecting culinary food with service to..."
Nicole S
"This is a cafe & bar, not a 5-star restaurant.I have dined here several times and never been disappointed. Large, tasty meals; very..."
Frank Cresswell
"It's a pub. So that's what one should expect.Don't go there if you want state of the art cookery. Do go there if you want pint's..."
Nina
"Have had a few meals here and have been satisfied every time. Meals are a good price big and most delicious. Tha asmosphere is good to local..."
Tania Maunsell
"We had a fun evening celebrating with work friends here. We were up in the balcony- a little squishy with 5 little kids but we made it work. I really..."
Tamara Noell
"Really friendly staff and made us feel welcome. Food was easy to order over tablet device, and arrived within a short time. Lovely setting to have a..."
Neil Shirreffs
"Very slow delivery of food. When food did arrive it was worth the wait. Waited at less an hour from first lot of meals that were served until last..."
Julia Swanson
"Tablet use for big groups not helpful. Perhaps waiter could assist more to enable smoother flow. Nice food though. Staff iare very..."
Lesley Hema
"A good place for a solidly decent meal, and family friendly. The kids menu is always good for my fussy child. They do a taco platter which is good..."
Kym Moore
"Went with a group of work colleagues. Took advantage of the 2for1 pizza deal. The four different pizzas covered the tastes of all in the group. There..."
ViminalisNZ
"Four of us attended a business lunch here. Overall, it's pretty good, a really friendly, engaging, and obliging staff member. One issue, not a..."
Raawiri David Ratuu
"Awesome service, good food...good following of COVID protocols. Not wheelchair accessible unless you ask at the moment due to only one entrance being..."
Lorraine Pemberton
"Had a great time this evening. Nice cosy atmosphere, friendly bar staff (Campbell, Sean, Jenny) who were happy to help us out with taste tests for..."
Ian Lewis
"A good bar in Hamilton east for drinks and food. The service and the quiz night they run is amazing. Staff members are also polite and respectful,..."
Purposepedia
"Been there today with a friend. First impression was fine, ample place, lots of seats and friendly atmosphere. Waiters were fast to attend customers..."
Mauricio Kimura
"We wanted something quick after a meeting and stumbled across it. Food, staff and atmosphere was..."
colleen millar
"We were a large gathering of people at The Cook for a birthday lunch. The food was cooked well but the menu was very basic. The customer service..."
Cindy Lou Who
"Kids friendly environment. Good George beers on tap. Great friendly staff with table service. Plenty of street parking in easy walking distance to..."
Ben Nelson
"The burger, pork belly, chicken wings was very nice. But the nachos was not so good. Overall service was good. Very vriendly staff and..."
Debbie Harmse