Italian restaurant in Hamilton

“We had a nice experience at Lazat. Very clean, and the decorations make the place cozy and comfortable. Warm hospitality. Good food and generous size. Definitely, we will come back to try another dish.”

“I stayed at the hotel many times. Only really have breakfasts but this weekend I tried their dinner buffets (Fri & Sat only). It was fabulous nice food selection and of great quality. Hopefully this buffet will continue and I will most certainly return.”

“Dined with friends at the Matt Connell Wines Degustation dinner last night at Palate. Perfectly paired wines with the best tasting and perfectly presented food ever. Great friendly service by our waitresses and chef Matt himself. Get along people and support one of the best restaurants in Hamilton city.”

“Incredible place to have dinner! Nice view, attentive staff and superb food. Highly recommended”

The Long Acre Restaurant/ Peach and Porker Bar keeps things burger‑led and focused on flavour. Value feels fair for the quality. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Music and pace keep a casual tone.

“After a long and busy day exploring Tauranga and Blue Spring, we were starving and decided to have dinner at this place, hoping for a satisfying meal. The ordering process was very convenient and modern—they have iPads for self-ordering, making it quick and hassle-free. The food was reasonably priced and, although it took a bit of time to be served, it was well worth the wait. Everything was delicious, fresh, and flavorful, and we all left feeling full and satisfied. A great spot to unwind after a day of adventure. Thank you for the great meal—we’ll be back!”

“Highly recommend, such tasty food, I had the Black Bean Chicken and my wife the Cashew Chicken, absolutely loved it. Friendly staff, thank you so much!”

“Mothers day dinner was good, but the real winner was our lovely wait staff! She was attentive and lovely. So the service won this night. Being the first time going it was a win!”

“Considering the subway store is in a fairly remote location, I can't really complain much. There was just one person working in the morning (around 9:30)and it was really busy. She made an amazing sub and was doing her best. People complaining about no smile no greetings, don't understand how it feels to work in a busy fastfood store managing hundreds of things at the same time.”

“Yummy pizza friendly staff. We had a drink while we waited for our Pizza (takeaway) and the staff bought us out some completely fries. It was a really nice touch. Good food good service will definitely worth checking out easy parking.”

“I have done this place a huge injustice by living in Hamilton for 10 years without knowing it existed!!! The interior resembles a real Italian trattoria, and the ambience is authentic. The food was brilliant, and we tried traditional pizza, bolognese snd parmigiana. Gelato and tiramisu rounded up the wonderful experience. We will definitely be back!”

“I have been wanting to try this place for some time now on my work visits down from Auckland. Glad I finally did, new fav Hamilton restaurant! Service was outstanding, food was absolutely delicious. I had the Turkish meatballs as per wait staff recommendation (I would not normally order this dish first up) and I did not regret it. Portion size was not huge (which I prefer) so room for desert and the baklava and tahini ice cream did not disappoint. You can tell there are some generational recipes being passed down here. Yum!”

Hopnotic Brewery keeps things coffee‑and‑cabinet and focused on flavour. Outdoors works when the weather plays along. Wraps hold together with fresh salads and steady sauces. Service stays present without fuss.

“I took a group of 8 ladies to Alpino on Saturday for a Luxe Day Out for my business Her Luxe Travel and we had a phenomenal time. Not only were Alpino great to work with to set up how I wanted the experience, on the day they delivered 110%. The food was to die for, service was friendly and efficient. We were sat in the area at the front that is somewhat closed off from the rest of the restaurant and it couldn't have been more perfect. Definitely glad I've chosen Alpino for my Retreat welcome lunches ☺️”

“My partner and I came here twice for brunch, the first time we both had granola, fruit, and yoghurt (pictured) and it was really good. The second time we had the zucchini fritters (also pictured) which was amazing and tasty. We also ordered lattes which was a nice, strong hug. The service was also great, the cafe is the busiest place in town but there's no shortage of very friendly staff.”

“I can’t comment directly on their pizzas but their customer service is excellent. Much better than other nearby pizza places. Thanks to the Crust our homemade pizza night was a big success. The dough was delicious and the pizzas came out great.”

Fahrenheit leans into a classic fish‑and‑chips approach without the fuss. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Serve sizes show solid value. There’s room for an easy weekend brunch. Fish lands crisp w...

“Nice store with good customer service and the have best Biltong I’ve ever seen. Kaz was so welcoming and nice specially when she knew I’m from USA and was there on a vacation. Thank you guys, hope you open like this store in America.”

“An amazing tea experience today. As a tourist who loves tea I would highly recommend this place. They have tea tasting 3 teas for $15. They also have a variety of teas, mostly oolong (their specialty) and black tea blends. There are also very nice tea pots and cups. The two ladies who helped us today were knowledgeable, welcoming and helpful. They explained how tea picking occurs as well as what makes each tea special. I would love to see a tea picking experience, that would be a great tourism boost for the place and could be done in a controlled way to ensure no contamination of the soil. Otherwise, I loved it today!”

At The Refinery, the menu stays classic fish-and-chips, served with an easygoing pace. Stir-fries keep good heat and snap. Tandoor notes appear clean and steady. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying.

“When you've got it right dont change it. It's working. This bakery has it down packed. Love coming here it doesn't disappoint. A+A+A+”

“The food was really really good! And the garden was so lovely with the flowering plants and birds. Huge shoutout to the vintage goods store in the garden. The lady working there was especially kind when I was having trouble with my Australian bank card! Thankyou!”

“A week ago the Door Dash delivery person screwed me over and didn't deliver my order. Door Dash was useless and wouldn't refund me even though it was their staff error. I called Sam who graciously and kindly got the Store to make me a fresh order even though this was a financial loss too them. I am sincerely grateful to Sam and the staff in the Hamilton store. Poppas has the best pizza in town and you can not beat their prices. The food is always consistent and looks exactly like what they advertise unlike so many others Pizza outlets. Thank you Team Poppas.”

“Supreme deep base pizza was great value, well made and tasty, easily good as the big brands. Fries were excellent and a good size serving. Fast service, ready exactly on time. Would definitely visit again.”

“Enjoyed a great dinner at Hamilton. Would recommend visiting here. The staff are super friendly and hospitable. The pizza is recommended.”

“Stopped in for a quick bite as our first meal in NZ. We got the Avo on toast and fish & chips. Both were very flavorful and tasty. All the workers were friendly, amd a nice breeze with the doors open, would recommend.”

“Went to Sal's the other week with my family and it really is just an honest to goodness pizza place. Great food, fair price, and generally just a good experience. The staff were friendly and really patient with us when we stumbled on our order a bunch. Personally I'm a huge fan of the general vibe and aesthetic of the place, somehow it adds to the flavour- all in all it's a place I'm keen to eat at some other time that I'm in town! I mean the half and half pizza alone is SO worth it.”

At The Roaming Giant, the menu stays coffee‑and‑cabinet with tidy execution. Sides support without crowding the plate. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Service stays present without fuss.

Camarosa keeps things coffee‑and‑cabinet and focused on flavour. A riverside backdrop rounds out the stop. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch.