Absolutely a delightful surprise. We came here as part of an excursion and didn't expect much, but…read morethe experience exceeded expectations. The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful, the restaurant has a unique and well-suited style, and the staff were warm and welcoming. It was a wonderful addition to our trip.

This restaurant deserves 5 stars for the ambience and quality of the food. I ordered the prime rib…read morewith the mushroom cream sauce, mashed potatoes, and grilled vegetables. The steak was cooked to perfection l, was bone-in, and was a large portion that I shared with my partner. My partner ordered the beef bolognese and he said it was delicious, but the portion size was not as large as the prime rib. Service was so-so. We arrived without a reservation and was only offered outside seating, although there were several tables available inside. We were out of water halfway through our meal and had to request a refill of our carafe. No big issues, and the place still deserves 5 stars. We are visiting Matamata from United States, and we so enjoyed this restaurant for our first meal after arriving. I highly recommend making a reservation first and ordering the prime rib.

We came here after our tour at Hobbinton, which capped off the perfect LOTR themed morning. The…read moreambiance included Lord of the Rings memorabilia and the pizzas on the menu were named in honor of the trilogy. The service was great and our waiter asked for our names so she could address us personally. Food came out quick and hot. Portions are big enough to share so everyone can try each dish.

We arrived in Matamata to meet the bus for our tour of Hobbiton, but we had about an hour to kill…read morebefore the meeting time (and it was raining!) . Luckily, The Redboubt was open and was a nice warm place to kill an hour, have amazing snacks, and a few drinks. The Redoubt is located right at the I-SITE where you meet the bus, so you definitely can't miss it. It's decorated in all Lord of the Rings decor, down to the Hobbit hole style doorways/windows, getting you totally ready to get immersed in the journey you're about to take. We ordered a few beers to start and they arrived cold and crisp - definitely refreshing for a fun day in Hobbiton! Food-wise, we ordered the 3 Slider Selection, and picked the chicken, cranberry, burry, and brie sliders. They were super tasty and actually pretty large for "sliders" - and it even came with a small side of fries. We also shared the Redoubt's Famous Seafood Chowder, and it was super warming and hearty, but not too filling as it's seafood and not a heavier meaty base. With the delish food, awesome ambiance, and plentiful drinks - I definitely recommend stopping here if you're in Matamata for a Lord of the Rings tour, or for any other reason!

Went to Alpino for dinner. Very friendly staff and quick service! We ordered the margarita pizza,…read moreoctopus, burrata, the 200g tenderloin, and the fish of the day (which was snapper). They were all really good! Location was quite good as well with parking a one minute walk from the restaurant. Seems like a very popular place so I would recommend getting a reservation before going. There is also an Italian gelato shop just across the street if the desserts at Alpino don't suit you. Overall, really good and highly recommend for anyone in the area!

Great food and amazing service. Can be loud when busy, but a good atmosphere. And price wise food…read moreisn't to bad

Food was delicious and was able to get gluten free bases which was amazing…read more Service was great. The two blokes that were working tonight (18/01/2026) were super helpful and friendly. Cute little place that offers both dine in and take away. Would come back here when needing pizza

The Ortolani Pizza was fantastic, Delicious wood fired…read morecrust & the toppings provided an exceptional texture and taste. We enjoyed dining in the back dining area of the restaurant with a glass of wine. Service was friendly and attentive. Very nice late evening experience and we will return to try their other pizzas.

Imperfetto is no longer there. A New place called Mama Rosa's replaced it. Good Pizza though. We…read morecan recommend the new place.

Legit pizza, the cheese was ok. Not a huge value but a pizza can be shared by two people. Beer and…read morewine offered. Close to the Regent Hotel.

On our way one late Friday on a road trip we found ourselves again at Fez Kebab in Matamata. The…read morekebabs are great value and the staff friendly. The space is bigger than any kebab joint I have seen. Clearly not hardup on retail space in Matamata and probably still cheaper than the tiny spaces in Auckland City. Here the landlord probably would have split that space into 3 shops to get more income from his lease holders. Anyway I hope this joint is around for plenty more of my hikes to come. It tastes so fresh and healthy and there is a little complimentary iced water stand. Make an excuse to pass thru Matamata and stop here.

The chicken kebabs/salads are great and excellent value. I wouldn't recommend the lamb as it's…read moresausage consistency and quite mutton-tasting. We once also ordered a pizza from there and it was quite nice too. Overall, a good local.

What's not to like about $15 Tuesday's?…read more I arrived in Tauranga wanting to visit a well reviewed fish and chip place but they were closed due to n fish! I was disappointed until I came upon this patio. It has a prime part too location right across the street from the water. It was 2pm at the time and was very quiet. I settled with their menu which was on the pricier side. It was a welcomed surprise when the waitress said on tuesdays for all pizzas. I ordered the prosciutto ($24) and my husband ordered the chilli shrimp. ($26,50). The prosciutto pizza with rocket salad on top was well balanced while the shrimp one had everything on it including Italian sausage and capers. It all surprising came together well though my husband thought if was a bit of an overkill since the sausage and capers and chili overpowered the. shrimp. We agreed that we wouldn't have wanted to pay the regular price for the pizzas. Overall, I'd go back again for the nice setting and try whatever special they had that day.

Wonderful food and great service!! They have a happy hour so that's always a plus!! We had the fish…read moresliders, meat platter, and pork belly. The meat platter had an array of salami, chutney, and kalmata olives. The prosciutto was amazing!! The pork belly was one of the best dishes I have had since being in NZ.

Popped in for a late night snack with my daughter. Menu was great with lots of options. Ordered the…read moresalmon pizza and fries to share. Delicious. Our waitress Kate was great too helpful and attentive. Will definitely be back.

From the owner: Casual dining in the heart of Hamilton. Serving up wood-fired pizzas and a delicious selection of…read moreshare-plates using the best local produce the Waikato has to offer. Gluten free and vegan options available.

Best Steak sandwich in town well worth a visit The Phoenix…read moreon the Strand Gastropub with an atmosphere!

While road tripping across the north island of NZ we stopped by The Phoenix in Tauranga for lunch…read moreand it didn't disappoint. The Angus burger was terrific and paired well with the golden lager. Nice atmosphere and staff was friendly.