Best Pesto in Tauranga

11 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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Clarence Tauranga Restaurant
Clarence Tauranga Restaurant
92/100 (1094 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
International
Mediterranean
Italian
Contemporary
International
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Crayfish Spécia
Oyster
Calamari
Chocolate on Chocolate with Cherries 2 Ways
Lamb
Risotto
Pumpin Sone 3 Ways with Side Salad
Pesto
Salmon
Crayfish with Pumpkin done3 Ways
Fish
Tomato Entree
Pork
Ragu
Pears with Honeycomb
Beef Carpaccio
Prawns
Beef
Crayfish Carbonara
Fish of the Day
Tiramisu
Lamb Main
Express Lunch
Octopus
Dry Aged Ribeye L Onions
Croquettes
Pasta
Kingfish Crudo I Young Coconut Avocado Chili Lime
Crawfish
Salad
Lamb Neck with Risotto
Catfish
Duck
Scorpion Fish & Squid
Sit down
New Zealand
Pizza
Contemporary
European
Mediterranean
International
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Table Service
Seating
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Really excellent food and service at Clarence. The dishes were all pitch perfect executions by a chef obviously at the top of his game. Really great..."
David O'Leary
"Review updae We visited the bistro a couple of years ago and had a wonderful meal with some exceptional food and wine. I’ve also had the privilege..."
Roger Hellens
"A delicious feast - everything was tasty, the portions were perfectly sized. Fresh ingredients, delightful flavours. Attentive yet unintrusive..."
Angela T
"I came here as a group for dinner. The restaurant was surprisingly busy on a Wednesday night. We all had the set menu, which has 3 choices per..."
Shay Zhang
"The chef here was previously chef/owner of the French Cafe which was known as the best restaurant in Auckland for about 15 years. These standards..."
Rory Hassett
"Delicious food, beautifully presented; service was second to none. And what an experience!!! We're definitely going back for more. Best restaurant of..."
Cecilia Strachan
"Lovely little gem hidden in plain sight. Our room is cosy and well set out. Although the bathroom door/see through window got some getting used too...."
Ellejay's World
"Booked on 12pm Sat. lunch, ordered express course menu, this is not ordinary we felt chef's serious work with Italian owner's great sense, plus..."
momo
"We enjoyed a special lunch out for two experiencing the spring menu. Great service and exquisite food. Thanks Clarence..."
Tania Moss
"So far one of the best restaurants I've been to. Hands down. Must try. Your taste buds will love..."
Michael Crowe
"Beautiful decor and venue. The food was very tasty but the portion sizes were quite..."
Graeme Hetet
"Converted from the old Tauranga Post office into a restaurant, and amazingly done. Very positive vibe and staff were super helpful. Did find it a..."
Daryl Aim
"Delicious plates from start to finish! What a nice..."
Sharon Lee
"Amazing degustation meal. A food experience doesn't get better than this and always such a nice environment to dine in. Staff were..."
Matt Collier
"Love the atmosphere and food was divine Was packed that night, service was speedy The way they serve the tuna was theatrical however, I strongly..."
Lance Cueto
"Exceptional dining experience, lovely decor, extensive wine list & friendly attentive..."
Michelle Fraser
"Just go there for dinner. You won't regret it. The food is very great, the service as well. Awesome experience. It's actually lucky to have a top..."
Alex Icrelad
"Delicious food, amazing atmosphere, professional stuff. One of the best places I've ever..."
Viktoryia Harachkina
"Lovely meal and staff for Christmas day lunch. Thanks for a great dining..."
Sally Sinclair
Sugo
Sugo
92/100 (529 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Beef Cheeks Pasta
Lasagne
Truffle Roti
Pesto
Garlic Butter Roasted Crayfish Tail
Gluten free
Crayfish and Salmon Pasta
Margarita
Hugo Spritz and Jungle
Snapper and Paua Ravioli
Prawns Obviously
Tortellini and Beef Lasagne
Venison with Black Cocoa Pasta with Cherries
Panacotta
Lemon Sorbet
Pea Risotto
Pasta
Prawn Pizza
Salt Baked Beetroot
Arancini
Crayfish Pasta
Lemoncello Sorbet
Bologna Style Beef Cheek
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely scrumptious! Food was out the gate. My favourite dish of the night the beetroot salad! Our waitress Maddi deserves a gold star. She was..."
alan smedley
"Our experience at Sugo was absolutely wonderful. We arrived early for our reservation, but the staff was accommodating and sat us at the bar until..."
Sean Kregor
"the best restaurant I have ever eaten at! The food was fresh & super tasty! Didn’t leave feeling heavy or lethargic. The atmosphere was fantastic &..."
Brittney Fletcher
"I had my wedding reception at Sugo - it was the most wonderful experience, the staff were so attentive and friendly the whole night. The food is..."
Whittney Orr
"Love, love, love this place. Exceptional food, choices, flavours, drinks. Wait staff are great too. One of our party required gluten free food -..."
Karen Peel
"Service was great from both the host & our waiter & the food was phenomenal. Highlights for us were the scallop entree & the lamb ragu but the..."
Kristina Emson
"Had a brilliant experience this evening at Sugo- my server was friendly, incredibly attentive (even though I was the only person outside, he was sure..."
Kelsie Hamilton
"Sugo is always amazing. The food is always exceptional and service too. We had Benji looking after us, absolutely made our night. Just so very..."
Rachael Hassan
"Sugo was recommended to me by a Tauranga local and I really enjoyed it. The service was good and the food delicious. I had the ricotta tortellini and..."
Rachel Scramstad
"Great meal at Sugo. We arrived late to dine with no reservation. Staff accommodated us and were happy to move us to a better table. Food was great...."
Joy Akehurst
"The restaurant has an amazing Italian-like atmosphere. It felt quite authentic. The floor looks cool 😄 And I absolutely LOVED their Tiramisu! I..."
Margarita Mikhailova
"My daughters and I had the best experience at Sugo last Thursday evening. The food was delicious and the drinks were good, but it was the service..."
Debbie Dooney
"If you are looking for a great Italian Place look no further! This nice restaurant is located on Wharf Street with both indoor and outdoor setting..."
Aydin Partridge-Long
"our server ana was so lovely to us, we told her it was our one year anniversary and then the next time she came back to check on us she had this..."
Skarlet George
"Honestly one of the best Italian I’ve had. Food was amazing and our waiter Benjamin was so kind and made us feel welcome. Would recommend to..."
Denee Wall
"Great kids menu / pizzas. Loved the chicken meal very tasty. Good service. Lemonchello was a nice touch for my birthday. I hope to go..."
Brad Stevens
"What an amazing place to eat. Some of the best food I have eaten in a long time. Taste and flavour galore!!! Staff were super friendly, gorgeous..."
Amy Shavaughn
"Service always top notch, food absolutely phenomenal. We got entrees mains and finished with dessert which we normally don’t ever order but must..."
Caroline Tanner
Volare
Volare
89/100 (623 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Chicken Wings
Risotto
Calamares
Lamb
Bruschette
Tapas
Pesto
Fish
Prawns
Antipasti
Tortelli
Beef
Tiramisu
Torte
Salad
Lasagne
Scallops
Ice Cream
Duck
Gelato
Calamari
"We had a lovely meal here. Very nice food and comfortable seating. Service was very..."
Matt Holden
"The food was very good and the dining experience was 10/10 due to the fantastic service by our waiter, Barbara who is Italian. She is professional..."
Alan Chagall
"Great food and ambiance! Sad that they are closed now but had an amazing dining experience on their last night! If they were to stay open, will..."
Irene Ang
"Pleasant dining experience seating upstairs with rustic decor. The Blue Vein cheese sauce on the gnocchi was very..."
Mark Hartfield
"I have always loved Volare and now that Luigi is back, I love it even more. Thanks, Luigi, for making every experience a..."
Tess Scully
"Had a wonderful experience at Volare tonight. The staff were so friendly and helpful and I honestly could not fault them at all, the food was..."
Charissa Vincent
"Even though we were First table guests last night your staff made it a wonderful experience. Remember like the old days when you felt special for a..."
Brian Buttner
"We went to Volare on Friday evening for some food and couldn't of walked away happier. The staff where really attentive. A delicious wine selection..."
George Hooper
"We held a 21st birthday for our twins starting with a sit down dinner for core family friends then progressed on to grazing platters for the boys..."
Michael Higgins
"Had the most delicious 3 course meal here. Beautiful setting, reasonably priced, great service and fantastic food. The dinning area is absolutely..."
Amy Rice
Harbourside
Harbourside
87/100 (4683 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
European
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Espresso Brulee
Cheesecakes
Oyster
Calamari
Pimms Cheesecake
Mandarin Duck
Risotto
Assiette of Seafood Entrées
Peking Duck
Lamb Rack
Seared Tuna
Mussels
Eye Fillet Beef Carpaccio
Cakes
Salmon Tartare
Tuna
White Chocolate Panna Cotta
Calamares
Chicken Stack
Salmon
Lamb
Pesto
Trio of Ice Cream
Fish
Fish and Chips Basket
Pork
Chilli Prawn Linguine
Chowder
Cocktails
Key Lime Pie
Cheesecake
Pancakes
Seafood chowder
Miso Glazed Salmon
Fish & Chips
Pan Fried Fish of the Day
Curry
Pasta
Jaffa Chocolate Fondant
Salad
Pan Roasted Free Range
Fish & chips
Smoked Kahawai Bruschetta
Duck
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Absolutely superb! One of the best spots that offers an extraordinary fine dining experience with stunning views. The staff's service is exceptional!..."
Sachith M
"A wet night but still a great place to go. Could no fault the food or the service, exceptional..."
Lynley Bedingham
"Their food was so great. The fried squid was the next level that I've had ever before. Also, miso glazed salmon was good, too. Besides food, I like..."
Ren An
"Food was amazing! Went here for my girlfriend's 21st birthday. We got the venison and the chicken breast for dinner and it was the highlight meal of..."
Brandon Cheng Woolcock
"Was amazing experience loved the view 😍 and great food highly recommended. Great service 👏 ka..."
Samantha Tu'u
"Great relaxing atmosphere and view, lovely attentive staff and hosts, parking will improve when the road works are finished, food outstanding,..."
Robyn van Yzendoorn
"What a fantastic experience that Harbourside provide - location, atmosphere, exquisite food and friendly staff. The food was presented beautifully..."
Simon Miles
"Absolutely delicious dinner. Great atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Venison and Keylime pie..."
Rebekah McCafferty
"A wonderful venue in a very quaint position. Wonderfully appetising menu. Very genuine and attentive staff. A cold raining day, warmed up with a..."
Chris Lloyd
"4.5 Stars out of 5 For a dinner in Winter it was still a romantic place to be at. We had a window view which in summer the sides wound up so you..."
Toakase Misa
"First time eating here and wow what a great place. Food was amazing and the staff were so friendly and fun. It's a..."
Rose Rowbotham
"Service exceptional from front of house staff to our waiter. The Lamb rack was amazing and feedback from our party was the Fish and Chips are second..."
George Tenner
"Looking for a romantic dinner place? This is it. This restaurant sits on the harbour as mentioned in its name. My husband and I came here just when..."
Celine Seah
"100% perfect, (although not a busy night), but seriously It was very enjoyable, and our waitress Kelsey was simply so pleasant and a delight to have..."
Alan Ryan
"A relaxing waterfront setting with beautiful ambience. Meals are divine, staff are exceptional, the entire experience was utterly delightful. I..."
Chris Bone
"Excellent food, great service and lovely atmosphere. The only thing that let it down was it was a wet and wild night and the plastic screening on the..."
Caroline Cameron
"Excellent location, it's great fun to look across the water whether at night or day. Provides a pleasant atmosphere. The staff are also very helpful..."
Sylvia M
"I booked at 11:30am, we were the first guest there. We had great view table, good service and yummy foods. They forgot salad side, but not affect we..."
Holiday Guo
Clarence Tauranga Restaurant
Clarence Tauranga Restaurant
87/100 (819 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
European
New Zealand
International
Gluten Free Options
Dining bars
Contemporary
Italian
Vegan Options
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Ragu
Prawns
Beef
Tiramisu
Octopus
Croquettes
Crawfish
Pasta
Catfish
Salad
Korean Fried Chicken
Duck
Sit down
New Zealand
Pizza
Contemporary
European
Dining bars
International
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
Fine Dining
"Great service, delicious food, just don't get confuse with the menu because they are sharing platter. It was our first time at that place and it was..."
jentancatalan 26
"Love it here! Our go-to place for great cocktails and food. Good ambiance, a lot of drinks selection to choose from, comfortable seating, opens..."
Irene Ang
"Such a lovely restaurant. I know it's meant to be the bar but you don't lose any part of the experience. The whole meal was great as were the..."
Kate Murray
"Excellent cocktails and pizza, nice spot to hang..."
Merrin Gemmell
"Located in the beautiful old post office building (built 1905) that is the Clarence Hotel, Centrale provides a relaxed atmosphere with a warm and..."
Fraser Worthington
"The Food! Here was delicious 🤤 had lunch with 5 others and we didn’t have one thing we didn’t love! Fantastic wait staff and hats to the..."
Sheryl Harrison
"I sat in the bar area so it is more relaxed but that was perfect since I was just with my brother. The pizzas are divine and the cocktail was very..."
Lara v.p.
"Very posh place to have desserts and very tasty pizza's. Bit expensive though... Very busy on..."
Salma Shaik
"I was there 3 weeks ago, food was delicious and service was awesome, I don't know the name of the waitress, but she was amazing! excellent service!! ..."
tania L
"Excellent breakfasts and very good value for money. Great decor and service with an atmosphere similar to New York weekend..."
Harry van Heerden
"Exceptionally good food. Music was a light loud for my tastes, but not objectionably..."
John Oxlade
"Really nice place, casual, but a great vibe. Fries with truffle and parmesan -fabulous. The pizza again, well Mr L doesn't like pizza,, but gave in..."
Cheryl Leddie
"Quality establishment. We went as a celebration but, while expensive, was perfect for our evening. Best in..."
Clark Nemeth
"Great spot with interesting Japanese dishes. The food was incredible, very rich in flavor and well presented. The service too was superb, with very..."
Chris Church
Salva D'or Restaurant
Salva D'or Restaurant
83/100 (2325 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Pizza
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Carbonara Pasta
Arancini
Bruschetta
Tortellini Alla Créma
Anelli Di Calamari
Tiramisu
Fettucine Ai Funghi
Scotch Fillet
Crepes Di Pollo
Lasagne
Crème Brulee Vaniglia
Bruschette
Pesto
Pasta
Pork
Olives
Calamari
Margarita pizza
Capricciosa
Risotto
Prosciutto di parma
Pana Cota
Calamares
Calzone
Spaghetti Cabonara
Gnocchi
Risotto Con Pollo
Spaghetti Marinara
Tiramisú
Sit down
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Was a really great evening, waitresses were attentive and the food was delish!! Counting down till we get to go back. It was a lovely enviroment and..."
Solomona Sakalia
"Dropped in for dinner on new years eve with 6 of us. Cute little place with a very homely and rustic feel. Great atmosphere as well. The service was..."
Bwilsondomain
"Friendly service and quick food. We had the Bay of Plenty pizza and it was fresh and delicious. The garlic bread was great too! Would have been a..."
Lana Maria Lazarevich
"Decided on Salva D'or as a catch-up dinner with a family-friend from far away. Started with the prawns and they were excellent. Really happy with the..."
Andrew
"We visited for Christmas Eve dinner for the first time and what a surprise. Quaint and authentic with great music and atmosphere, relaxed..."
Elliot.steel
"Dinner July 2017.Grab one voucher.  Dinner for 2. Steak was GREAT ! ! Friendly service, nice atmosphere, GOOD value, simple but well cooked steak..."
Shar Ellis
"A great night with the same Amazing service absolutely fabulous food our favourite restaurant an experience not to be missedAuthentic atmosphere..."
Glenys Davies
"What a great night we had. I always appreciate if a restaurant is being authentic both in sight and sound with great welcoming people same as in any..."
Tom Tauranga
"We were greeted by great staff and seated promptly! The service was fantastic and the menu had a tonne of options that were reasonably priced we had..."
Madzy OH Yeah Wadzy
"Dined here last nite superb service and loaded with atmosphere. I had the pollo piccante and it was devine the sauce was spicy and the meal..."
Sheryl
"This place is a home run.  It's not fine dining but soul food, cooked with love and care.  We have been 3 times and enjoyed it more every..."
Caleb Standen
"We had a great time at Salva D'or Restaurant & Pizzeria on Friday 22 August 2014. I have known the owner for a long time he actually played..."
Alex Stojkovic
"Awesome place to visit. Food was excellent with a wide selection of dishes specially for the Appetisers (Calamari and King Prawns) .Place was packed..."
Mel Jackson
"I love this place, it is authentic Italian for such a reasonable price! The courtyard setting is beautiful and the staff very friendly and attentive...."
Jason Darby
"My Mum and I dined here for her birthday last Thursday and absolutely loved it! The waitress was excellent and the Italian bottle of wine she..."
Lisa Horan
"Highly recommended! Me and my wife visited from Auckland one weekend, we had a lovely dinner time at Salva D'or. The food was great!..."
Bojan Adamcevski
"A group of 5 of us had a great night at this newbie on the block. The food was fantastic. I had a Scallopine Marsala which was absolutely superb. ..."
Neil Fullerton
"My wife and I with 2 friends decided we would try out this newcomer to Tauranga.We are so pleased that we did, the meals were excellent, from..."
Bob D
"The best Italian food I've ever eaten! Food is so authentic Italian, very tasty, fresh , absolutely perfect and prices are great, very reasonable!..."
Mag Stefanovska
"Italian?…very much! We enjoyed everything we ordered, stand out dish was the calamari entree cooked to perfection, delicious! We will be back to..."
Sheryl Harrison
"A gem of a place, warm welcoming and with lovely food & wine to boot. I'll be back! Edit: 1-6-23 visited again for a family birthday. Great service,..."
Marcus L
"Such a stunning little spot. The food was really amazing! Service was slightly slow, but..."
Duncan Steenkamp
"The food and service were amazing. Great value for money! We loved every dish we ordered but our pick was definitely the dessert! Make sure you order..."
shming chew
"Quick service and the pizza and the Valpoliccela wine was good. Sorry but the water tasted of..."
Kenneth Andreasson
"Great atmosphere. Great meal. But cheesy.. But that's what we..."
Chris Rodley
"Small cozy place with great Italian food. Probably the best Italian restaurant in Tauranga. I love the pizza! Though i wish it has more toppings. :)..."
Christine Jeis
"Turned up unannounced as a party of 8, they took a few minutes to rearrange the furniture to allow us to fit and the wait was worth it, the food was..."
eric short
"Had dinner over there. Great Italian restaurant in the town, nice pizza and bruschetta . delicious food. We'll come back soon . Very friendly staff..."
Tao Liu
"I am european and I have been travel around, and I can say that this is if not the best, one of the best meals in a italian restaurants I've had. I..."
Xavier Vericat
"I arrived in New Zealand from Italy months ago and I finally tried an Italian restaurant, where I felt home! The Italian guy and all the staff are..."
Claudia Lancini
"Awesome food and service. Prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. We really enjoyed the dinner..."
Kisy Y
"Great food as always and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I tried something different and it wasn't my taste but the staff took it away and..."
Lance Gracie
Cornerstone Pub
Cornerstone Pub
79/100 (665 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Contemporary
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Beer Battered Fish Burger
Pasta
Salad
Cornerstone Burger
Salmon
Steak Sandwich Lunch Special 15 18-02-2023
Chips with Cheese and Pulled Pork
Fish & chips
Cold Pan
Burger and fries
Eggs Florentine
Burger
Lamb
Chai Latte
Pesto
Ice Cream Sundae
Fish
Popcorn Chicken
Pork
Beef Salad
Flat White
Pork and Prawn Dumplings
Banana split
Garden Salad
Seafood chowder
Red Wine Jus
Lamb burger
Fish & Chips
Mussels
Sit down
Pub
Contemporary
Bar
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Television
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Wonderful Bar and Restaurant in Tauranga City Centre! nice atmosphere here and lovely people. They offering daily special menu that will cost cheaper..."
Sheng Yi Lim
"Cornerstone is a fantastic local spot for sports enthusiasts and socializing. They offer great specials on select nights with delicious bar..."
Rangi Tamati
"The cocktails are awesome! Happy hour is good saving $2 per drink. Garlic bread was tasty, lamb shank faultless. Ribs to die for. Melt in your..."
Renee Werder
"The food was okay and the portion was huge. Staffs are nice. Location perfect. I went there for lunch time and there are not many people so that I..."
Alice
"Tuesday night very quiet ,weather was not the best. Friendly bar staff. Typical pub food. Steaks were nicely done. Large portion of nachos. Calamari..."
al tebo
"I went here 2 times during my travel in Tauranga.. I experienced amazing service and the food that you can afford. And the view of terrace is..."
park mini
"Went for lunch, had the cornerstone burger. Was ok, not much mayo and patty was a bit dry. Chips and beer were..."
Michael Timbers
"The best eatery on the Strand, stayed in Tauranga 2 nights, lunch both days at Cornerstone, can't fault the service, great food and a full..."
Des Cobham
"It's so rare to find such a good value restaurant at such a popular strategic high value location on Taurangas esplanade. Sunday roast was just..."
Gordon Jones
"Thai beef salad 🇹🇭🥗..."
Gilbert LAMAYO
"Very friendly staff and great food with great view over the..."
Hans and maria van niekerk
"Went here for lunch on a summer Sunday. Not busy, nice atmosphere, good service and the burgers were tasty. Kids had 5 dollar lunch deal which was..."
Michiel
"We had the special meal at $15, which is a nice size that you can finish, but still an adequate quantity. Cocktails were very good too. The best..."
Robyn
"Food yummy and big variety of beers on tap to choose from. Watched AB & Springbucks game and the atmosphere was..."
George Tenner
"Shared a meal and drinks with friends last night. Beautifully tender pork sandwich and lovely chips. The service by both of the staff working could..."
Judith Lambie
"Really lovely sitting outside watching the water enjoying a cold beer and a share platter which was a great way to sample many different items off..."
Carolyn MacKay
The Phoenix
The Phoenix
78/100 (1970 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Taco Pizza
Toasts
Pasta
Salad
Vegetarian Pizza
Wings
Beef Salad
Cheesecakes
Calamari
Vegan Lasagne
Arancini
Calamares
Pork Belly Bites
Lamb
Burger
Pesto
Fish
Chowder
Calamari Strips
Pork
Cheesecake
Salmon
Onion rings
Fish & Chips
Sirloin Steak
Fish and Chips
Seafood chowder
Lamb
hot chocolate
Fish & chips
Ribs
Beef
Vegetarian Burger
Tex Mex Pizza
Beef burger
Prawns
Kumara Fries
Eye Fillet Muserolle Sauce
Angus Burger
Pale Ale
Eggs Benedict
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Really Good food and service :) The view is amazing as..."
JrdnJnf
"Love this place for a quick easy lunch! Salads are delicious and fresh. Can sit outside and watch the world go by on a nice day. Can get a bit too..."
Alicia
"Amazing evening with family for my 60th. Food was great and staff really went the extra mile. Even chance to practise my beginners French. The lamb..."
Helen Stone
"Met with a few mates on the weekend at The Phoenix on The Strand. A huge thank you for a great time. Well done to all the staff as the service was..."
Folcarelli Stephen
"Just down from the place I was staying here in Tauranga (trinity wharf) and i liked the look of the menu so stopped in for dinner and a couple drinks..."
Georgia Vossen
"Service here is 5/5! From the moment I walked in we were greeted by the staff. We popped in to get takeaway on a Friday night (which is amazing as..."
Neelam Chandra
"Great location to begin with, just by the waterside and train tracks. Ambience is nice and pleasant. Not overly done or loud. We ordered fish..."
Anant
"Reached here late on the Friday of the labor day weekend. One of the three places serving dinner. The food was not over the top. It was good food...."
Winnie
"Came here on a Saturday night for dinner. Was pretty busy but we got a table straight away. More of a relaxed chilled atmosphere in here. Had a few..."
Lilly Christine
"Very friendly and attentive staff members, checking in right frequent for more drinks. Also one of the very few places to get food after 9:15pm on..."
Peter Mathis
"The last few times I've been here, the water tasted very bad. Something must have changed, because today the water was fine.Very good and..."
Jay M.
"My family from Tga have been here a number of times over the years for lunch, dinner & a couple of special birthday events and have always enjoyed..."
Sharon
"A great place to bring friends for a drink and some nibbles, but I wouldn't plan a dinner here. The food is very pricey considering it's essentially..."
Andrew
"Really impressed with this place!! Would definitely be coming back here for more in the future!! And will def be recommending to friends and family!..."
Don Bryce-Deo
"Wanted a nice quiet Sunday morning with a nice brunch and seaside view. So went to the Pheonix. Food choices we're great with good variety. I had a..."
Peter W
"After a long drive from Auckland to Tauranga, my family and I decided to have dinner here due to the special where children eat free when you..."
Zena Cataleya
"The Phoenix is just fantastic, friendly staff, nice decor & atmosphere and great food. We have been there half a dozen times and never been..."
Nicole McLean
"Went in for Saturday lunch, ordered the Angus burger and kids got cheese burger sliders. Service was great, food and drinks came out in reasonable..."
Rascalers
"It's Friday night and I've just been sitting another four hours on my bum after work, getting myself transported from Auckland down to Tauranga. I..."
Vivi S
"We had the Angus burger and the beef salad. Both very good meals! The burger was especially tasty and very much gourmet. The staff weren't too..."
Tami T
"Visited on Saturday 4th April for early evening drinks and dinner with a few friends and family.  The bar service was excellent despite being so..."
Mupps
"Great venue felt like we had a choice of 3 different settings in the same place. nice grassy reserve outside dining while food was of great quality..."
Callan Edwards
"cool place with a nice bit of open grass space beside it. The presentation of all the tucker is a beaut. The chips may have been a tad fancy but I..."
Todd Jonathan
"I've consistently walked in and enjoyed a beer with a friend here.Your Monteiths glasses are classy. (Don't know if you're still using..."
Daniel Moore
"Awesome. Had a surprise birthday last night there. Staff were brilliant, food fantastic, all meals came out at the same time. The place was..."
Trish Barnett
"Went for brunch during Jazz festival with grandchildren. Very impressed. Staff great and accommodated one 8yr with hotcakes as a child portion...."
Noeleen Dickson
"Our favorite restaurant in Tauranga, the staff are great the food is fantastic and its a great place to take kids for dinner as they seem to really..."
Roachiexx
"Great service, great food, great value and reasonably priced. I wouldn't go past this place and eat there most weeks. I have also taken staff there..."
Gail McKenzie
"Was down in Tauranga recently with my family and we decided to go out for dinner and ended up here. The decor was amazing.I ordered the..."
Amanda Clarke
"Great food, service and atmosphere. We went for a drink and a snack meal before the movies on a Thursday - perfect, yummy potato skins and..."
Vanessa
"I've had the pleasure of eating at this lovely restaurant.At very short notice for the staff we turned up and asked for a table for 15 and..."
Sierra Smith
"Brunch 19/4/2014 - EASTER WEEKEND. good big breaky, good value for money, brilliant service especially considering it was Jazz Festival. Staff went..."
Shar Ellis
"Went in recently for drinks and nibbles and had a ball. We ordered a platter and a beer selection. The service was friendly and prompt and food was..."
Leah Gartner
"Just had the best beef salad at The Phoenix - absolutely delicious with lots of different textures and tastes. Wonderful service and a great place..."
Annie Hill
"Very happy with our meals. Came out in good time and were delicious. The chicken snitzel was one of the best I had. Very juicy and tender. If we..."
Steph Smith
"Went here with work for dinner. The food was amazing, and the service was great. Would recommend going..."
Jason Hanks
"Just Wow. The restaurant was quiet for a Monday afternoon, and we had no booking when a large group of us turned up. They were very accommodating..."
Genelle Spies
"Food was amazing, decorations were fantastic, loved the curly fries, waiters were friendly and patient. Only reason service was 4 stars and not 5 was..."
Rhett Graham
"came here for my best friends birthday (we didn’t tell the restaurant) and the food was delicious! we sat outside in the sun - beware of any..."
ioweyouone
"Just wanted to leave a positive review. I was on holidays in NZ for the first time and a friend took me to this place for dinner. Firstly the food..."
Andrew Bennett
"We went on Wednesday night and had the steak and seafood chowder. Both were amazing. Highly..."
Connie
"The Phoenix is a very nice restaurant on The Strand in Tauranga. It has a vibrant interior and exterior, with some cool wall designs. The food and..."
Haydn Murdoch
"Beautiful place to dine in, lovely yummy meal, awesome service. Definitely recommend this restaurant for dining..."
Rini Sim
"Easy-going eatery with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was pretty tasty and reasonably priced, perhaps on the steep side for some..."
Simon Miles
Bella Mia Pizzeria Ristorante
Bella Mia Pizzeria Ristorante
74/100 (208 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Tortelloni
Cannelloni
Ice Cream
Gelato
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Prawns
Tortellini
"Very quiet, beautiful interior. Pizza topping was fresh. Ordered 2 family size pizzas, one pasta, and drinks. Pasta portion was bit small as u can..."
Alice In New Zealand
"Wow just popped in for dinner as was right next to our hotel. Was an absolute delight. The pizza bread to start was delicious. My hubby had the..."
April
"We tried this charming Italian bistro on a weekend visit to Tauranga.  It was a quiet night generally but a few of the tables in the small-ish..."
Dee
"Setting is very authentic italian and the location is great. This is somewhere we always stop by when we pass through Tauranga. We always get the..."
Lana Maria Lazarevich
"Good wholesome meals, great service and hospitality. We had entree sized meal as we were off to the movies. Recommend if you want a nice homemade..."
Graeme Hetet
"Fantastic restaurant, lovely quaint atmosphere and wonderful food. It's not a restaurant to go to if your in a hurry, it's a take your time kind of..."
Roachiexx
"I first came to this restaurant late after the door was locked, but the restaurateur was still finishing up and was kind enough to open the door for..."
Jette Eriksson
"Have been coming here for twenty years, and still love it.A family business, with authentic Italian food, small and intimate..."
Jeni Fountain
"My cousin and I wanted to have lunch somewhere different so we walked past the Italian restaurant and thought what a coincidence as we have never..."
Jv
"We really enjoyed our meal at Bella Mia. It is a small family run Italian that doesn't pretend to be anything its not, but has a pleasant "Italian"..."
Tony Booth
"I have not dined here, but merely bought a gelato with a friend as we walked by. Not a massive choice, but it's great how it's all homemade and..."
Lauren Jane
"We enjoyed lovely service and food, my seafood pasta was delicious. The helpful lady at the restaurant understood we didnt have much time, she..."
Harumi Sano
"This is a very nice Italian restaurant with a good selection of dishes. The atmosphere is very cozy and it's really conducive to a nice quiet..."
Alvin Gounder
"Best Pizza south of Italy! The price may be up there but you get the best Pizza you will ever taste! Traditional base sauce and freshly cut herbs. We..."
RatsmithNZ
"Beautiful italian restraunt with italian music to top it. The steak I order was cooked perfectly to MR and the house wine paired well. The only..."
ben belcik
"We read the reviews, took a look and went in. The pasta was excellent, the last mouthful was as good as the first. Superb gnocchi, great lasagne, you..."
Andrew Elliott
"Bella Mia is a cozy family restaurant in the best traditions of Italian cuisine. Giuseppe and Karen are the most friendly hosts. It’s a place..."
Aileen Barry
"Very nice Italian food, pasta was lovely and fresh and homemade. Great service, would highly recommend. Pizza was lovingly made and tasted..."
Justine Smith
"A lovely little place with a great atmosphere. The pizza was lovely. Nice and cozy but still with enough room for a table of 12. I'll be..."
Lianne Turner
"I ordered a traditional Italian pizza and it was pretty tasty. I often walk around this place and the smell is..."
Eric Serafim
"It feels like you are in Italy. Pizza was absolutely my style. Friendly and welcoming. We are going back to our little..."
Rolf Gsteiger
"Very authentic Italian food if you are prepared to wait. We waited 45 mins for a pasta marinara and..."
Siew Kiat Tai
"Very nice place to dine. Food excellent all hand made pizzas delicious. Premises need a bit of..."
Josh Kendall
Volare Tauranga
Volare Tauranga
73/100 (223 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Pasta
Pesto
Italian
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"We had a lovely meal here. Very nice food and comfortable seating. Service was very..."
Matt Holden
"The food was very good and the dining experience was 10/10 due to the fantastic service by our waiter, Barbara who is Italian. She is professional..."
Alan Chagall
"Great food and ambiance! Sad that they are closed now but had an amazing dining experience on their last night! If they were to stay open, will..."
Irene Ang
"Pleasant dining experience seating upstairs with rustic decor. The Blue Vein cheese sauce on the gnocchi was very..."
Mark Hartfield
"I have always loved Volare and now that Luigi is back, I love it even more. Thanks, Luigi, for making every experience a..."
Tess Scully
"Had a wonderful experience at Volare tonight. The staff were so friendly and helpful and I honestly could not fault them at all, the food was..."
Charissa Vincent
"Even though we were First table guests last night your staff made it a wonderful experience. Remember like the old days when you felt special for a..."
Brian Buttner
"We went to Volare on Friday evening for some food and couldn't of walked away happier. The staff where really attentive. A delicious wine selection..."
George Hooper
"We held a 21st birthday for our twins starting with a sit down dinner for core family friends then progressed on to grazing platters for the boys..."
Michael Higgins
"Had the most delicious 3 course meal here. Beautiful setting, reasonably priced, great service and fantastic food. The dinning area is absolutely..."
Amy Rice
Nautilus Restaurant
Nautilus Restaurant
71/100 (1700 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Pork
Crabmeat
Duck
Oyster
sushi
Fish Salads
Mussels
Pork Belly
Mango Frappuccino
Entries and Salads with Some Seafood Dishes
Salmon
chicken curry
Sweet N Sour Pork Fried Rice
Seafood chowder
Chicken Nibbles and Pork Ribs
Oysters in Shell Greek Salad
Chowder
Ribs
Wine by the Glass
Prawns
Oysters on the Half Shell
Shrimp
Eggs Benedict
Dessert Platter
Beef
Omelette
Coffee and Tea
Dumplings
Passionfruit Cocktail
Pancakes
Cakes
Eggs Benedict
Mussels
Pasta
Pesto
Fish and Chips
Salad
Fish
Ice Cream
Scallops
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Validated Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came here for dinner last night with 6 other ladies and sat outside with the nice heaters and had an enjoyable evening, really nice friendly service..."
Pam Simcox
"Excellent buffet, good variety and clean, hearty food. Service and bathrooms were on point too. Just go around the start of the buffet so it’s not..."
A A
"Meal was nice, we didnt book but would pay to. We went and got our meal right away, no one asked if we would like to order..."
stella Richards
"Loved it, had big pick of food for both my partner and I and our 9 and 3 year old. Went at 5.30 so had the whole place to ourselves. Well worth the..."
Aimee Torrie
"Great Food Selection, Small Dessert Selection but still plenty to choose from Very professional and Great Friendly Waitresses, Great location I’m..."
NZ Baby
"It was a splendid experience dining in Nautilus Restaurant. I highly recommend this place for casual or fine dining. The service is impeccable, the..."
Mc Harvey De los Santos
"I love how generous the servings are. Plenty of choices. Delicious food. Great accommodation from the staff. Fabulous location. Clean and tidy..."
Donna Fe Ferrer
"Our whanau of 5 went to Nautilus for my birthday lunch! We booked a table in the morning & were lucky to get one as they had a wedding party booked..."
Christina May Cruickshank
"Wow what service, as we are in level 2 staff were serving us from the buffet, this was done with patience a smile and great service all around. To..."
Sonia Bartley
"Absolutely love the food, great variety of choices and lovely people to deal with. Thank you very..."
Michael Nasa
"Not bad for the price. lunch for 21.90nzd. not alot of seafood.more of like a chinese buffet. sweet and sour, stirfried noodles,fish and chips. salad..."
Den Agpaoa
"Very nice popular lots food, a bit noisy, great..."
Heather Grant