We had the most amazing meal here! Loved the ambiance and the owner/chef was so welcoming. All four…read moreparty loved their orders of pasta Bolognese, puttanesca (2) and Tagliatelle salsiccia del babagatto plus vino and bruschetta as an app.

The owner was amiable and welcomed us even though we did not have a reservation (which seems to be…read morerecommended). The food was delicious and the ambiance is clean and pleasant.

Our tour guide from Red Carpet Tours recommended this pizza spot and they didn't disappoint! The…read moreowners were clearly real Italians as the food was incredible and our waitress even let me practice speaking Italian with her! We tried the La Mafiosa pizza and the Godfather pizza. Both were delicious! The panna cotta dessert was amazing too! I highly recommend this place if you are in the Nelson, NZ area! Grazie mille!

Once I figured out that Stefano's is inside and up the stairs of the movie theatre..... I…read moreretrieved my 3 Large pizzas. Make a note, large means LARGE!!! They were all fabulous.

If you're in the Nelson area, be sure to pop in to Hot Rock Gourmet Pizza. The name says it all --…read moregourmet. I have lots of dietary restrictions which have made it almost impossible to eat pizza anymore. Sad. Then I found Hot Rock. Their Italian chef made me a GF/DF/tomato-free pizza that was scrumptious!! We're definitely going back again. Worth every penny.

Pretty great local family run pizza shop. They have some crazy gourmet pizzas with interesting…read moretopping selections. They also have pastas and desserts if you're looking for something different. There is a good sized bar and takeaway options as well. Best of all- Free Wifi!! The passport is on your check. I'd recommend stopping by if you're hungry and looking for some quick food.

Flavio and Flavia are really friendly recent immigrants to New Zealand (as of three years ago) and…read morebring a passion for Italian cheese and yogurt to this part of the South Island. Probably easiest to catch them at the Sunday market in Motueka, but you can always call them to see where else they'll have their delicious cheese for tastings.

Food was superb!!! What a treat. We had the vegetarian falafel, steak and fish of the day. With a…read moreside of the crispy potatoes. All were amazing. Our server was lovely. Wine was delicious. And the restaurant has great vibes. Do note they eat early around here and the host needed permission from the kitchen to seat us at 7:45. So glad they did!

The Apple Shed came highly recommended for their beer battered fish and chips, despite the price…read more My partner and I came here to order the fish and chips, but when we did, our waiter told us that they didn't serve fish and chips. He sent us to the Smokehouse next door. Confused, we looked at the menu they have displayed outside and it says 'Beer Battered Fish & Chips.' We ended up going to the Smokehouse and had a wonderful experience. AND we didn't have to spend $32 on one dish to do so.

We stopped in this really cool Italian spot for a quick to go morning meal, they have a great…read moreselection of cabinet food and full menu. We tried their cranberry & chicken,bacon & eggs panini along with homemade spicy chilli sauce, Excellent! For a sweet treat we had the carrot cake and the raspberry brownie also very good. The lady at the counter was extremely friendly and kind. The interior is spacious and airy with lots of seating and great decor to look at. Overall a great place to grab a meal.

Great selection of menu and counter food. Has the green veg quiche with home made sauce and a large…read moreginger slice - both great. Friends had the big breakfast which lives up to its name with bacon sausages mushrooms eggs spinach and more! Friendly staff

Nelson was one of the rare civilized areas on the South Island, and this rather sophisticated…read morerestaurant was quite a different vibe. They offered some nice vegetarian pizza options with appealing local ingredients, and I managed to be in Nelson on the day of the week (Wednesday) when they were offering a two for one special, so I tried both the ones I wanted. They were good enough that I felt bad about how I struggled to reheat the leftovers in my limited accomodation the next day. Especially one that offered sundried tomato and feta; tomato and cheese on top of tomato and cheese seems redundant, but it's quite good. I also reveled in my cheap pizza by trying a fancy sparkling grape juice thing, which was quite tasty and a good vacation-y sort of way to top off the evening for the non-drinker. They had very nice service, and despite it being a vacation town, it seemed like a lot of the customers were regulars and there was a decided neighborhood vibe going on. None of which was bad; I'd certainly recommend it as a stop for anyone visiting the area.

Adjacent to Prego (Mediterranean supermarket), Comida is a lovely place to rejuvenate yourself with…read morea fresh pot of tea, espresso, local greens salad, dessert treat or sandwich. Check out their library of Mediterranean cookbooks while enjoying your meal.

What an amazing and delicious place to die in. We had the ceviche along with the Fish of the day,…read morewhich was the snapper., the sauce accompanied to this plate was exceptionally delicious. We were served by Brooke, super delightful. The staff was wonderful and attentive. Thank you for a delicious dinner. Thank you Headchef Daisy for a wonderful dinner.

Awful place with terrible food and service. Honestly felt like they were being racist against my…read moretable full of Asians. Many tables were sat and had ordered after us but got their food before us - same dishes that we ordered. Some of those tables even finished their meals before ours arrived. After 45 minutes, we asked about our food and then they all magically turned up. The table next to us confirmed with the server that the fish of the day was frozen and not caught that day. The steak we order was tough and so was the lamb. Lastly, the floor of my seat was littered with food. They just sat us at a dirty table. I recommend the Indian restaurant down the street instead.

We came in on a Tuesday during the Xmas/nye holiday week (when a lot of things are closed) and they…read morewere pretty packed. The poor staff was cracking to the best of their ability and they were all really friendly and accommodating. The food was great! We got the spinach artichoke dip to start and it was super creamy. We each ordered a pizza, but one of the pizzas was a special order and the kitchen staff called it a "Frankenstein" pizza. We ordered a Hawaiian, but asked for no pineapple and to add Brie cheese. We also asked to switch the marinara sauce for the garlic sauce. So it was definitely one of a kind and delicious! We didn't really partake of their beers, but I had a cider and it was lovely. We had a wonderful time here

Outstanding brewery and pizzeria! Great beer, great service, great food, great place. Can't wait…read moreto visit again! The ambiance is super fun and pairs well with the names of their beer :) The pizza was awesome and so was the hummus plate. Our waitress was engaging, knowledgable, friendly, and efficient. Lots of beer choices for all tastes. I enjoyed the High-Tide Double IPA which was delicious and the Summer in the Citra IPA was a second favorite. I wish they had my size t-shirt, but maybe next time. I also won two tickets to their Beer fest coming up, however I will not be in NZ at that time. If you would like more info follow them on instagram, they are wonderful about responding. Cheers to a great brewery. Hoppy Cali Girl :)

Toad Hall Cafe is a gem! Beautiful and slightly rustic restaurant with a lovely country store…read moreattached. Excellent menu for breakfast and lunch (my boys LOVED the Biscoff French Toast, I enjoyed the eggs Benedict on sour dough and excellent coffee). Outdoor play area for kids, some lovely outdoor seating too. We may actually eat here all 3 days of our trip to the area!

Excellent. Very happy the guide at Wilson's mentioned it when I asked where I could get a quick…read morecoffee. Pastries are top notch and a cooler full of prepared foods and salads looked absolutely delicious and healthy. Hard to imagine there's a better place to eat or stock up on the road to Abel Tasman.