Busy, lively place to grab "breakfast all day" although they have plenty of other options for lunch…read more(salads, sandwiches, pastries) to choose from. It's cozy & service was quick and friendly. Came here twice during our short visit in Havelock North. Will definitely be back.

Food is delicious and filling. Accomodating for food sensitivities (gluten free)…read more Service - staff are super friendly and happy. Cute, happy and wonderful vibe. Would 100% come back here

Cool dining spot, service was friendly and attentive, and the appetizers were on point. We had the…read morekaraage, fried kumara, edamame, and teriyaki beef. All of these were fresh tasting and flavorful. However the sushi rolls were disappointing. The rice was mushy and the sauces were overpowering. I was really liking Piku until we got our sushi rolls and entrees. I had the beef cheek entree and my wife ordered the tempura entree. The beef check was very tender but the sauce or braising liquid was too strong. The tempura batter was too thick, not light and crispy like Japanese tempura is. Had it not been for these issues with our sushi rolls and entrees we would gladly have given a 5 star rating.

Holy moly orange kumara wedges with an incredible kimchee mayo and shichimi salt. I could eat these…read moreall day long. So happy their little food trailer showed up while we chilled at the Abbey Estate winery.

This is easily one of the coolest restauants I have ever sat inside. The pink and red rustic theme…read moreis fantastic and you truly feel like you could be somewhere in Italy. Such a cool atmosphere. Food was delicious but quickly regretted not ordering the pizzas which made my mouth water as waitresses whizzed them past our table. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal nonetheless, a great night out, definitely recommend a visit here if you're in Havelock North. The focus of utilizing the best in-season, mostly organic produce makes this a winner of a restauant.

Really fun, casual atmosphere with quality food. Loved sitting outside wrapped in blankets with a…read morepizza and wine! The only fault was our server who really didn't seem to want to be there, but other staff were very friendly!

In general I feel like Neopolitan pizza is just the best already. I mean I feel like the rest of…read moreItaly should just not even bother and stick to just pasta, but I digress. At Alessandro's they have a calzone that's pretty solid, and unfortunately they don't automatically give you a side of marinara with it, but if you just order it separately believe me, that alone will more than make up for the oversight. Alessandro's marinara was stop-your-heart delicious. My wife was really enjoying her pizza as well obvs. The service was pretty great too, but seriously ... those pizzas. If you go to Havelock you HAVE to go to Alessandro's. I think I'll try the pasta next time.

Came here on the recommendation of a friend, and it was a very good pizza. Nice traditional Italian…read moreflavours and a pizza dough made with a starter and rested for 3-4 days to add that authentic flavour. Our toppings included prosciutto, mozzarella and fresh rocket. A nice woodfired taste, but the only criticism would be that our base was a little too charred (maybe left a bit long in the oven).

Just popped in and they had a table. Food and service were great and the food amazing!…read moreBang bang cauliflower was the dish to get!! Loved it!

From the owner: Deliciosa Tapas & Wine where the village eats, drinks & relaxes. Deliciosa combines relaxed…read moreMediterranean styled tapas dining with the finest Hawke's Bay produce and an extensive local & international wine list. Deliciosa offers an intimate & rustic ambience and a commitment to quality food and wine. Our guiding philosophy, over the past 7 years, is a focus on great service, superb food and excellent beverage in order to create what they affectionately call our little 'South of Spain' experience. This means bringing an inventive Spanish-Kiwi influenced range of 'tapas' and 'raciones' plates together with a hand-picked wine& beer list highlighting regional wines to the fore amidst a frequently changing selection of wider NZ and International offerings, all presented by a cheerful professional team. HOURS: Mon & Tues from 4pm, Wed to Sat from 11am till late for all day grazing.

Great way to fill the place on a Thursday with a $10 sirloin steak & mash. Go early to get a table…read more There's also $5 sides available. And if not cooking on a Thursday appeals to you, don't bother on Wednesdays either - that's $10 burger and fries night. Good selection of local wines, craft beer and cider. This place is a great choice for after work drinks or a busy fri and sat night venue, right in the heart of Havelock.

From the owner: Loading Ramp has a full bar and coffee available…read more The kitchen has an a la carte menu which is updated regularly. Our mains and desserts are cooked and prepared fine dining style. Loading Ramp becomes a nighclub venue on saturday evenings with a local DJ from 10pm till 3am.

The people were awesome and friendly. The food was not good though. Very greasy. Ordered aliased…read morepotatoes with bacon and cheese but it came out as a large pile of potatoes wedges soft with cheese and bacon on it. I mistakenly thought I was getting crispy potaoe skins with cheese and bacon. Guiness beer was good

I came to this bar mid-day for a beer and was pleasantly surprised by the pour size. Usually when I…read moreorder a pint, I receive a much smaller size, but they do full pints here! I asked for an IPA recommendation from the bartender on duty, and the first sample he gave me was perfect. It cost $15.50. They have outdoor seating in the back.

I'm going to start this review with saying we had really high expectations, and they were…read moredefinitely not met. We have eaten at quite a few high end restaurants and have come to expect smaller portions, big and unique flavours, a certain level of service and a pricier cost. We got all of this except the flavours. Dishes just didn't meet how the menu reads or the flavours you'd expect out of a $40 dish. With that said, still had lovely service and great drinks. Stunning property and view. The Gruyere cheese soufflé was the absolute highlight of the night. I wish I ordered 4 of these instead of a main and an $18 cheese board that had one cheese on it. Wouldn't return, I would spend time and money at other local restaurants.

I really enjoyed the food, the wine and the setting and the service. Yes it's expensive and the…read moreserves are on the smaller side however the setting is just beautiful. We had the rack of lamb with ratatouille which was perfect and a good size and the duck with cigar and potato galette. The lamb was a stand out and the duck was lovely however not a full serve of duck breast it was rather small and it was sliced, it would of been better served whole. They have lots of good wine options with Syra a special grape variety that grows in the area of Hawkes bay. Desserts are also a standout and worth saving some room for. I will return and recommend.

Food and drinks are fantastic... had their own Chardonnay & Albariño that paired perfectly with our…read moremeal. Was here for lunch and had fish & chips and Vietnamese pancake which was superb. Enjoyed it here tremendously with outstanding service, cozy ambiance and fantastic food and wine! Highly recommended!

Outstanding fine dining. Crudo starter and lamb main were simply excellent. And I'm glad I didn't…read moreskip dessert as the strawberry dessert was the most beautifully presented dessert you can imagine, and it was excellent. Expensive. But worth it.