It's been around a long time doing the same thing so what they do is pretty well practiced. Food is…read moreokay, nothing special but comes out quickly, the restaurant is big enough to take big groups and you can often get a table without a booking. Restaurant can be very noisy however. Unfortunately it's the only Italian style restaurant we have at the moment.

Homey cozy Italian restaurant in this old Dunedin city center. What a spot to hide away from the…read morecrowded. Easily walk in and take a seat by the window, enjoy the colorful glasses of the time reflections, breathe in, prepare a few minutes for your order. Try the Italian soup with nice simple Cibatta bread, following beautiful bolognese pasta, then comes the amazing authentic Italian style pizza. Crispy, tomato base and full of all sorts topping. Mushroom, salami, peppers, chili, and the simple smell of the wheat. Mingling with the fire, the genuine human wisdom and intelligence. Key factor to form a good Italian meal. Perfect ambience for a nice night dinner with family friends or even first date. A must-try.

I went there a couple of years back with my adult children and my young granddaughter and it was…read morethe coolest designed food place I have been in for a while. Price wise it was above average compared to other burger and chip shops, but worth it, you're paying for the vibe and atmosphere too. I live in Dunedin and never knew about this place. Thank you for a wonderful experience, and I'll spread the word about your business. Keep up the great work!

Very good burgers, chips, and tater tots. The ambiance of the place has a trendy/hipster vibe to…read moreit. The "kitchen" is a food truck and you place your order at the adjacent bar. There beer selection is good. There were three beers and one cider on tap. I suppose the prices are a dollar or two higher than other burger places in town, but the taste of the burgers justifies it. I will definitely come back each time I visit my in-laws in Dunedin.

This was an absolutely wonderful dinner experience. We came as a group for a formal business meal…read morebut I can tell how great this would be for date nights or just a fancy meal with friends. The waitstaff is amazing- the ambience is full of life, the food and wine variety is inclusive, gourmet and very elegantly put together. The bread is warm- DELISH! I got the vegetarian cauliflower entree and boy it was outstanding with the caramelized mushrooms and onions and the beautiful but potent balsamic glaze. The coffee based turkish dessert was a tad heavy and tad too sweet (I know dessert is supposed to be sweet So technically this is on me) but relative to the sugar levels in other restaurants, this one surprised me. Nonetheless- delicious!

Absolutely delicious and open on Mondays! Every meal looked great and the whole table was happy.read more

Excellent restaurant only a block from our hotel. They don't take reservations so we headed over…read morethere around 6:30pm on a Friday night and ended up waiting only 20 minutes for a table. I thought that was pretty good. The views of the ocean from the restaurant are lovely. They do have a few sidewalk tables but it was chilly and only one couple dared to try that. I chose the ravioli which was a meatless option. It was so good. We split the focaccia bread, served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Service was fantastic. A lovely server from Italy waited on our table. She was so fun to talk to. The place was hopping. Definitely a local fav. Great experience.

Great atmosphere and good food. I went for dinner with a group of four and we were seated after…read morewaiting a little less than 10 minutes. We each ordered a pizza. I ordered the lavender virgin martini and the zucca pizza. The drinks came quickly and the pizza was good. Would return to try some of their lunch items.

The fish of the day was gurnard, and it came beautifully presented with potatoes, broccoli and a…read morenice breadcrumb sauce. I don't think I've had that particular fish before; very tasty it was too. We had a nice wine as well, a local pinot gris that was fruity and refreshing. My only complaint is that the service was a little slow, and the waiter didn't being an ice bucket for the wine, despite being asked for one - but they were very busy so I'll cut them some slack.

We had an outstanding dinner here this evening, one of the best meals we have had in our three…read moreweeks so far in New Zealand. Meal began with a n\list of beers and wines - I had the Good Lord from the local Craftwork brewery. The liver pate opened for us. Nancy liked her black rigatoni, and my lamb dish was superb, accompanied by chard and various preparations of root vegetables. I also had the harissa-spice carrots. We shared the chocolate mousse dessert. The service was attentive and friendly, and we felt lucky to have scored a reservation because many were turned away at the door.

Lovely little spot with lots of outdoor seating and a good location to the rail trail. The…read morecoffees, lunches, baking all looked fantastic. We had the Italian Stallion bagel which was avocado and other yummy things, really really tasty. So good, that we are going again tomorrow. Would highly recommend.

I had the Doorstop Melt, but as I am not keen on salad they gave me vegetables in place, my wife…read morehad the daily special of Orange Roughy. We were both suitable full after our meals, for me a welcome pint of Kilkenny helped too ! The staff were friendly.

Awesome Gunniess and staff were outstanding. Good afternoon of craic. Of course watching the rugbyread more

Loved this pub in Dunedin, next to New Zealand's famous Speights Brewery. The ales were great of…read morecourse, but the food was surprisingly good too! I had the chicken parcel, which was chicken breasts in phylo dough with bacon, soft cheese and almonds, plus a salad and crispy potatoes - delicious - and so large that the leftovers made a super lunch the next day. My wife had a chowder that she really liked too. Service was so-so as our waitresss seemed very busy and it took a while to get our bill, but the ambiance is excellent, with lots of historical items and a really fun vibe. Definitely worth having dinner here if you can!

Quality/Quantity - Wished I discovered this place sooner;…read moreit would have been nice to have taken the brewery tour. We got here too late and only had enough time to get a flight. Later we discovered their beers at all the local supermarkets. She told me that the flights of 8 were NOT that much beer. That they were only about 3 ounces each. Well (see picture) they were about 5 ounces each... The fight hit the spot, I was just glad I did not have to walk too far to get back to the cruise ship... Atmosphere - Huge brewery. Restaurant, bar/brewery, etc. Interesting decor throughout. Booth, table, bar, etc seating. Seating upstairs or downstairs, etc. Brewery tours 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. Service - Good, counter service. Price - $22 NZ; $13.50 US. Inexpensive for what I got, I am surprised I finished... Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1999 (1876 brewery). I will be sure to take the brewery tour next time I am here and might even try your food. Well, I can just do your brewery lunch or dinner tasting tour!

Craft Bar has prime location on the Octagon in Dunedin. A part of Monteith's, Craft Bar features…read moreMonteith's beers on taps, but an extensive wine and bottled beer list as well. As with all Monteith's I've visited, there is a certain amount of quality you come to expect from their menu, staff and ambiance and this one didn't disappoint. Here there was indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor area has TVs playing old music videos which was entertaing to watch while we waited for our food (it was a rather busy night as it was Otago U graduation) -- I still strongly recommend a booking. If you're a Monteith's club member, your card will work here! I had a lamb salad which was amazing; the fresh and bright dressing and salad toppings paired beautifully with the savoury marinated lamb. My friends ordered the calamari which is fried and drizzled over with a light dressing. They were quickly consumed. Mark ordered a burger that was served on a ciabatta roll with streaky bacon inside, chips and tomato paste on the side. He ate every last crumb! One friend ordered the battered cod, which looked appealing even to my non-fish-eating eyes. The lamb loin and roasted potatoes that my other friend ordered always looked delicious; however, the plating was sort of bland. Our service was quick despite the crowd and our beers were never left empty. Definitely a great spot for dinner or drinks if you're in Dunedin, especially for large groups.