Italian restaurant in New Zealand

“Had the most amazing 21st Birthday dinner here. We come here all the time for dinner but the service tonight was absolutely amazing! Daragh was the lovely gentleman that took care of us most of the night, he had wonderful service and such a warm presence which made it way more enjoyable! And we had Ayung taking care of us the rest of the night and she was amazing on checking up on us and making sure we were happy all the way up to the end. So thank you so much to the team for everything! We will be back soon!”

“Great place for food and drinks!! Misceos has an awesome atmosphere and styling. The food is served fast and is always delivered to a high standard. It is best to make a booking for lunch and for larger groups as this is a popular place. There is also a takeaway pizza service. However it can get a little noisy when full”

Subway leans into a coffee‑and‑cabinet approach with tidy execution. Cabinet bakes and slices cover a quick stop. Music and pace keep a casual tone. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Wait...

“What an experience. Out for a family dinner to celebrate our anniversary and it honestly couldn't have been better. Brilliant friendly staff, so helpful and onto it. Awesome atmosphere for the kids and us adults. Then the food, top notch and out in great time. You'll definitely be our first choice on family nights out. Thanks so much.”

“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.”

DOCA is a European‑influenced all‑day café on Wharf Street that flips into a pizza‑and‑cocktail bar on Friday and Saturday nights. Daytime covers coffee, big breakfasts and brunch plates; evenings focus on wood‑fired or Italian‑style pizzas and relaxed drinks.

On the plate at Eat Streat, the idea is grill‑focused and well judged. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

On the plate at Urban Gusto, the idea is burger‑led and well judged. Combinations read bold but stay balanced. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Portions are generous yet well judged. Valu...

“Took a small party out for my wife's birthday. The food was great, and served quickly after ordering. I particularly liked the kumara fries! Was a great recommendation from the owner. Service was exceptional, you can tell when someone actually cares about their patrons. It showed in the number of people inside the business. It was a rainy Sunday evening and the resteraunt was at capacity! There was live music and good vibes in abundance. Despite being busy the proprietor checked on us multiple times, and once the live band had finished and a few people had left a table cleared inside which he offered to us for a more pleasant experience. Thank you for the hard work, we will be back!”

Osteria Mount Maunganui is an Italian dining room focused on seasonal produce, handmade pasta and wood‑fired pizza. Menus include antipasti (bruschetta, arancini), pizzas (margherita, chorizo, truffle), pasta and risotto, along with ‘farm’ and ‘ocean’ mains and classic desserts like tiramisu.

“service is good, love the pizza. highly recommend”

Thai Silk Authentic Thai Cuisine keeps things simple, bistro-style and focused on flavour. Plates offer plenty without tipping heavy. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. A sensible spend for the quality.

“We had a lovely night staying here ,with the window open all night listening to the waves crashing. Dinner down below was marvelous”

Biggies Pizza keeps things pizza-first and focused on flavour. Plates offer plenty without tipping heavy. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Service stays present without fuss. Takeaway holds up...

“I came in today to find some shoes - I was so happy to have Isabella’s help, she didn’t stress me and let me try on so many pairs. Such a lovely girl! I ended out buying more than I planned, but I’m so happy with the service.”

“Farro has the freshest and best quality veges, and at times it's cheaper than the supermarket. They stock many specialist products like duck and steamed buns..... The wine selection is very good, and I prefer their rose selection to supermarkets. The store has a farmers market, community feel. They offer fresh rolls, salads and coffee. I only buy deli meats from here as the quality is better than supermarket brands. Staff are friendly and helpful.”

“My husband and I ate our late lunch here. I ordered Salmon and Capers Pasta, and it was soooooo good! It was creamy and I love how it balances with the capers My husband ordered Spaghetti Carbonara and it was so delicious as well! Will definitely try their pizza next time.”

“Love this pizza shop since it has opened good selection, tidy, definitely recommend”

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

Ocean Fiesta Eatery offers a casual daytime menu built around breakfast and lunch plates. Ordering platforms and social posts highlight gluten‑free and dairy‑free options alongside burgers, fries and...

At The Orchard Thieves Putāruru, the menu stays simple, bistro‑style with tidy execution. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Service stays present without fuss. Serve sizes show solid value. Val...

On the plate at Peak Pizza, the idea is pizza-first and well executed. Meals land promptly at the pass. A sensible spend for the quality. Team members keep things friendly and on task. Plates offer pl...

Formosa Delight Dunedin favours a burger-led line-up with clear, tidy flavours. A sensible spend for the quality. Service stays present without fuss. Combinations read bold but stay balanced. Plates o...

“Beautiful food, delicious drinks and lovely service! Such hospitable staff and a quick turn around time. The atmosphere is awesome, it’s a really beautiful space too. Could not recommend more!!”

“Amazing pizza and staff, always come here as it’s consistently good and everyone is always very friendly”

“Great pizza right on the beach. Genuinely the best pizza I've had in Wellington, the ingredients are super high quality and the staff are very friendly. Great place to visit if you like supporting small family businesses.”

“Stumbled upon this place for lunch today - it’s located at one end of the Willis Lane development. It’s comfortable enough although not the cosiest spot atmosphere-wise BUT the service was lovely, speedy, and the food was delicious. I ordered this pesto pasta (sorry, can’t remember the exact name) and it was not only beautiful but was only $13 as part of the lunch time pasta special. Will be back for sure, really enjoyable and amazing value.”