Review Mesita - Martinborough

SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED - Recommended by a local, this wine bar is tucked up around the corner from the main road. We arrived at 7pm and had our pick of seats. Inside is very small with seating more suited to couples but outside has long tables suitable for sharing and larger groups. The wine list was fantastic with local beer, cider and cocktails available. The menu is small and we did three rounds which included two servings of the delicious fried chicken.

Such a wonderful boutique restaurant. We ate through the whole delicious menu. And tried the Blue Earth Pinot which was recommended. It was Devine. The border collie was a an added bonus.

Delicious small plates yummy cocktails great service, small restaurant with covered outdoor area with great atmosphere.

A cute little spot, they have a different themed simple menu each night they're open, we went to Wednesday which was taco day. There was 4 tacos, fried chicken and corn chips to choose from, simple short and really good. Decent wine selection for such a small place. Lovely staff. Delicious food. A great time.

Really friendly local. We had the fried chicken and it was delicious. It was really nice to sit outside in the sunny weather. Great wine menu also

Mesita is a great little wine bar, a bit of an insider's and locals secret hideaway. They've got a seriously great wine list, including some wines unavailable elsewhere (check out the devotes wines next time you're in). A recent welcome addition is the partnership with Abandoned Breweries which means you can get their excellent lager on tap. In addition to musical guests and great drinks, the staff is fantastic, super professional but in a relaxed informal environment which is very inclusive every one is made to feel welcome. Hayden runs the kitchen and is equally at home making Mexican classics as he is at flipping burgers or turning out amazing curries on Curry Mondays. They also frequently have live music and djs playing throughout the year. If you haven't been to Mesita, make sure you add it to your list next time you are in Martinborough.

Amazing little spot! Don't go to Martinborough without a visit here!! Amazing cocktails and food!!

What an unexpected pleasure it was to dine here, it was like being teleported to a cozy restaurant on king st in Newtown Sydney. Oozing ambiance from the colourful tablecloths to the neon chicken hanging next to the tequila stocked bar i bopped along to the very cool playlist in the background. After arriving in martinbourogh at 6pm after a long drive from Auckland I browsed the menu before circling the block to peruse what takings were on offer and from a chefs point of view I can tell you Mesita is a hidden gem and being so was completely booked out for the evening so we ventured next door to tonic for a cafe meal and some drinks while we waited for a table to free up at Mesita and it was well worth the wait. Even though I had already eaten a main next door I ordered a rib eye steak with horseradish that was cooked to perfection and only available medium rare (as it should be ) and a side of radish with porcini butter that was a umami experience of perfect balance in a dish that really blew me away in the most complimentary way, after a few more drinks and a cheeky cocktail I had the pleasure of meeting the owners who are amazing and honestly I would be best friends with if I didn’t live so far away but I hope to return to martinborough just to eat at Mesita again it was one of the best dining experiences I have had in New Zealand and highly recommend anyone travelling to the area to book in advance and enjoy the culinary expertise of Hayden and the intoxicating and delicious cocktails from Alice , 10/10

Had a wonderful time here. The staff was busy but always attentive and friendly. The food is so good! Got the fried chicken, could easily eat this every day, the tacos were fresh and packed with flavour and chips and salsa were also excellent. Will definitely be back next time we're in Martinborough!

Fantastic food options, the Cafe is a uniquely appointed, great service