Super delicious and complex flavors applied to usual favorites. Great spot right on the water.read more

Cute place for breakfast or lunch! We arrived at 11:30, which was between the time they ended…read morebreakfast and started serving lunch. They sat us anyway and took our drink orders while we waiting. Good selection of beer/cider/wine/cocktails! I had the pork bao bun that comes with an apple/cabbage slaw and really enjoyed it!

Havelock North is one of their 4 locations. Great coffee, tasty stuff in the case (sandwiches,…read morequiche, salads) and smoothies. We had the ham and eggie sandwich and it arrived toasted, delicious. Also bean, carrot and ricotta salad. Potato salad and beet salads looked good too. Great service, relaxed location with some indoor tables and some outside (mostly in the shade, thankfully).

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).

The fact that we had to make a reservation to eat at 5.30 tells you everything you needed to know…read moreabout this place. Every table but one has reserved signs on when we arrived We first visited in 2019, and in 6 years it's only improved. We both had the Hawaiian fish burger, which sounds simple enough, but it's the freshness of the fish that makes it special. Definitely give that a try. Great selection of other fishy goodies too.

This was our first dinner in New Zealand, and we got off to a great start. We had reservations,…read morewhich was good because the restaurant was full. The atmosphere was nice, service excellent and the food was delicious!

Revelation in Asian dining in provincial New Zealand earns 5+ stars for quality service ambience…read more 2 couples, 4pax, foodies / vinophiles enjoyed an affordable evening at Soerabaja restaurant in Hastings Hawkes Bay NZ, which is a world class wine region. Choosing OPTION 2 : mixed starters, 3 mains, rice accompaning with BYO wines for nz43 p/p which is exceptional VALUE when the QUALITY of the food / ambience / service is taken into account. HIGHEST standard of Indonesian cheffing in our experience in this country. Recently arrived for that purpose a couple of PROFESSIONAL Indonesian chefs. Business owners on site front and back of house: one Kiwi and one native of Indonesia, but long time resident of New Zealand. Husband / wife team ensured standards were VERY HIGH on all counts. Being used to bog standard provincial NZ deep freeze to deep fryer, then add sugar method of food prep, Soerabaja was a revelation for us. EVERY dish was excellent. Service was smart and caring and we felt WELCOMED. The room and wash facilities SPOTLESS clean and tidy. memorabilia from the mother country made the experience COMPLETE. Twas a great night out for us and we extend our wishes for their SUCCESS in this tuff market. Please support this NEW BUSINESS in Hastings Hawkes Bay Wine Country NZ. It's a pleasure for us locals to bring that special bottle from our personal cellars. Saves the restaurant from keeping stock of 'who knows' which we usually don't wish to consume. Pleased to pay their BYO charge for our TREASURES which we KNOW we wish to enjoy with a professionally prepared meal OUT !

Blown away by the dining experience. Authentic, flavourful food. Ambience was welcoming -…read morelighting, soft music in background and wonderful service. YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE. Hands down the best Indonesian food I have had in my 8 years in NZ and I have eaten at quite a few Indonesian restaurants throughout NZ.

The ABSOLUTE BEST dining experience we have had in a LONG time. Atmosphere was great but food was…read moreoff the charts. Went to bed thinking about it and woke up still excited. Can't wait to go back. The MOST unique, fresh, flavourful Food / dining experience we have had. We travel extensively and this was off the charts food. A standard above and beyond all charts. A must try place.

Only restaurant that seemed open for lunch. We had: Sticky…read morewings- not grilled enough, seemed like it was slathered in sweet and sour sauce. The potatoes it came w were acceptable enough to eat and came w a side of sour cream that seemed it was just added on because they didn't know what condiment to add. Fish and chips- frozen fries (halfway cooked) and the fish (unknown kind) was mediocre. It lacked flavor although I gotta give it to them for having the great crispiness that I was looking for. Sticky pudding- tasted like a slice of old cake that was warmed up w a scoop of ice cream. Service was great- they were friendly and attentive but food was not great. I would suggest you skip it.

Awesome place for family meals and entertainment or just to relax and have a quiet beer with your…read moremates. Very good food at affordable prices with a good selection of meals from Burgers or Sandwiches to a Roast of the Day or a juicy Steak. Good service with the typical NZ Beers on tap. I eat here several times times a month and have never been disappointed. The kids always like it here, especially when they beat Dad at Pool. Open from early until late. Very good value.

Cute cafe. A little pricey…read more BF and I split the the bacon bao and the crispy mushroom tacos. Both were really good. Plenty of bacon on the bao, it had me licking my fingers.

Little Black Bird is very cute with its painted tables and chairs and retro styling. Counter food…read moreand a menu on offer. I thought the meals were a little pricey, so opted for a bacon bao at $13.50. It was nice, the bao was fluffy and the bacon was crispy, but it could have benefited from more than just a sprig of coriander. My friend ordered the fries with pulled pork. Fairly small portion for the price. I'll come back again for coffee and an old fashioned ginger kiss but might pass on the lunch options.