Had dinner here with a friend after she recommended it. Food was great. Cocktails were fab and the…read morestaff were lovely. Atmosphere was quite relaxing, no loud music and bright lights. Cannot comment if there was a kids menu or not as didnt have the kids this time.

So delicious. We frequently come to Hamilton and this is my number one choice for dinner. Very…read moreauthentic Italian, have never been disappointed by anything on the menu. My favourite is the carbonara, the lasagne, melanzana parmigiana and gnocchi are also amazing, and the bruschetta and lamb are great as well. There is another Italian restaurant next door, but don't be fooled, caffe centrale is where you want to eat

Food was nice but service on the night we dined was appalling. Started out well with drinks served…read moreand food order taken but then absolutely nothing. Staff standing around but lack of table service meant they lost sales of additional drinks and desserts and we left frustrated at the poor service. When we provided feedback at the counter while paying the staff didn't seem too concerned. Went next door to Movenpick to get dessert and the service was exceptional.

We were super lucky to get into this place since we got into Hamilton so late. We were there right…read morebefore closing and they were nice enough to seat us and quickly take our order. The atmosphere is beautiful with low lighting, a big bar, and classy furniture and decorations. The server was really nice even though we were getting there so late. They had gluten free options and I enjoyed a scallop and prawn salad and chicken risotto. They were both really good, though I did get sick a few hours after eating. I've since learned that some risottos can contain gluten even though it's a rice dish. But it's possible it could have been something else I'd eaten earlier, so unsure on that. Either way the flavor, presentation, and freshness of the food was fantastic and both my friend and I enjoyed it. Price was good and portions were generous. I definitely recommend this place if you are going through Hamilton.

delicious brisket gnocchi (although it was more of a pot roast than brisket), lots of flavor…read morethroughout + also the fish and chips were very flavorful!! quick and kind service with cute assistant who might have been the young daughter of the manager? super sweet good ambiance at lunch overall veryyyyy good

Went here tonight for a date night with my husband. We made reservations a week (which I actually…read morenever imagined might be necessary) and arrived about 30 minutes before our booking time. However, even for a non-specific Wednesday night, the dining area was nearly full at 7:00 pm. We had a drink at The Keg Room (both establishments are connected) before heading over to The Eatery for our dinner. The ambiance is casual, comfortable but nice. The Keg Room has dark walls, metal kegs lining one wall, multiple TV screens showing sports. There are high stool seats, lower leather seating and a couple of booths inside. There is limited outdoor seating as well. When we went, there was a combo of adult groups and also people there with children. The Eatery is slightly fancier, but still appropriate to wear casual attire. There are black beaded chandeliers, a gas fireplace and a couple of iron shelves filled with wood logs. There appeared to be a sectioned of area that could be used for a private party. We had a bottle of wine and I was happy with the wine selections. There were plenty of NZ wines but also a good selections of Italian wines. We had the Quota 29 primitivo. We weren't disappointed. We started with spicy Italian pork sausages. These were very tasty, not *too* spicy and served with cooked onions, tomatoes and kalamata olives. It was really great. We also shared one of the side salads to start - arugula/rocket, pears and candied walnuts. It was nicely dressed, light and delicious. I had the suprema pizza for my main - it had arugula/rocket, pine nuts and prosciutto. What I really loved is that the crust was not too thin/crispy but not so think that it was like a grease sponge. It was very reminiscent of pizzas that I had while traveling in Italy. I wasn't sure what I'd think about the pine nuts, but they ended up being a nice touch. The pizza was fairly sizable, and I ended up eating about half and taking the rest home. My husband had the Maltagliati, all'amatriciana (spicy, hand-pulled pasta with bacon). He asked for it to be "extra spicy," and they did spice it up. I tasted it and it was on the verge of too spicy for me, but that is just how he likes it. We finished with tiramisu, which was very nice, but I'm not sure that it was really stand-out compared to others. All in all, we had a great evening and felt the drive from the CBD was well worth it (all 15 minutes). It is rather unassuming from the outside, nestled inside a strip mall type of setting. There is plenty of parking. We will definitely go back.

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

Service was great, presentation was great, but the pizza & cannoli Rolls were pretty bad. I didn't…read moreknow you could make a bland pizza, but my experience at Sal's has shown me that it's possible. It was like having a piece of cardboard with tomato sauce on it. Avoid this spot if you're looking for pizza.

Food is great, service is even better, the ambiance really gives off New York vibes and great value…read morefor food.

Food was fabulous. All three of the dishes were great. One pizza, two pasta's! Well worth it. Only…read morecomplaint is the chairs are super uncomfortable making us not want to linger or have desert. We were full however... We may go back tomorrow night.

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.

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.

Stopped in here for lunch. There were 11 of us so we had to sit inside. The service was very slow…read moreand it took so long for our food to come out to the table. They weren't even that busy. I ordered the margherita pizza and it was not very good at all. Super greasy, I've never seen one with cherry tomatoes on it and there were hardly any. Everyone else felt like the food was just "meh" as well.

The food looks good but it doesn't taste good. The service is kind of horrible because our waiter…read morewould say she will go get something for us and then literally forget... she did it with water, forks, plates, tabasco sauce. The environment is alright, but the utensils are pretty dirty and it looks like they don't throughly wash them... like the dirty cups. And there's a lot of flies swapping around the area.