The best of the best restaurants and cafes in New Zealand

Our ethos has always been to provide consistently excellent food paired with stunning New Zealand wine. Over the past ten years, our business has evolved, become multi dimensional in what we can offer. Adding to this, it has become easier for us to find like-minded producers who share the same passion for top of the range products and providing guests with the best not only the Waikato region can offer, but all over New Zealand. From Clevedon buffalo products, to Canterbury lamb and Raglan mushrooms we are constantly excited by emerging products.

Supporting local, often specialised producers creates a thriving food industry and inspiration for us when we change our seasonally inspired menus.

A touch of Italy in the heart of Cambridge

When a man from the Italian Alps crossed the oceans and landed on our shores, he brought with him everything that he loved the most.

So when all of the warmth, flavour, and vivaciousness of Italy melded together with our beautiful local produce, Alpino was born.

Echoes of Italian tradition is intertwined with modern culture. This is an immersive dining experience created to delight, indulge and inspire your curiosity. From the kitchen to your plate there is nothing but passion, flavour and really good wine. So immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Alpino, it’s travelled a long way to be here with you. You’re at our kitchen table now.

A winery, tasting room and restaurant, Black Estate is famous not only for its organic and biodynamic wines but its refreshing approach to food.

Locally sourced and organic produce gets turned into seasonal lunches every day of the week at this Waipara eatery.

Inati, a place that invigorates dining with a sense of excitement and theatre. A place that is not special because it needs to be, but simply because it is.

Simon Levy is a highly skilled chef who takes the freshest local ingredients and prepares them with elegance and simplicity. Classically trained in the French style, Simon's passion and perfectionism will be evident in the dishes he prepares. Simon's food is fun and comes with years of experience behind it.

Fun dining, not fine dining is Simon's ethos!

Clarence Hotel & Bistro stands proudly within the walls of the Historic Tauranga Post Office, providing fine accommodation with 10 individually designed suites upstairs.

Downstairs you’ll find the beautifully considered, relaxed space of the Bistro, serving innovative, modern fare and classic bistro dishes. Remember the days sitting in Rome sipping on your Aperitivo drink and sharing some simple but delicious food. This is Bar Centrale, a Tauranga Bar in the centre of town. Whatever you fancy, Campari, Negroni, Prosecco, Pizza Margherita, Carpaccio are all genuinely prepared with passion like most things Italian.

Flat White has been an iconic part of the Waihi Beach community for over 15 years! Our stunning beachfront restaurant has gorgeous facilities - bar areas, decks, AMAZING views, great food (of course), incredible wedding venue and simply a beautiful coffee stop.

A neighborhood wine bar serving honest food with a thoughtful and ethical focus.

50-50 blends the best local produce, meat and seafood with culinary tweaks, techniques and flavours from all over the world to make delicious modern New Zealand dishes.

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50-50 is all about Helen's vision of what makes New Zealand a special place to be.

​From an ever-changing menu that reflects not just the seasons, but the success of her gardening efforts; Helen's focus is on delivering a fresh and approachable dining experience.