New Zealand cuisine: the best places to taste it in Napier

Hope Crarer

"THE BEST DONUTS. I have tried a few and these were the best. Pillowy soft, freshly made and your choice of fillings. Will be..."

Elizabeth Young

"Great cheese scone and chocolate biscuit. Beautiful..."

Jim Depree

Sandra K

Mike and Leanne Roberts

Rosie O'gradys Irish Pub,taradale

"Very friendly staff. Great food selections and prices that don't stretch the..."

Lisa Thompson

"I was a little early in the day but was assured by the affable and professional barman that it was "not a problem". I upset his Guinness pouring..."

Tony W

"Best steak ever, photo doesn't do it justice! Great atmosphere and friendly staff..."

Monique Martin

"Pretty good atmosphere with great music playing. Busy. Sport on the big tv. Very nice pub grub with generous portions as you would expect in an Irish..."

jill jaques

"Highly recommend. Have been here a few times now and always a pleasant and friendly experience. The staff are very friendly and polite. The food has..."

Jacynda Russell

"Sam is the best ever! Funny, cool and makes a killer..."

Lily Ingram

"The best steak I've had out in a long while. Staff were really friendly and was just a great time! Thanks Rosie's..."

Ally Warner

"Great atmosphere, service and fantastic meals. The Guinness on Tap is a real..."

Brevet Skilton

"Staff are very friendly hospitable and welcoming, love dogs..."

Hilda Boylan

"Staff fantastic. Quick to serve and food come out hot and..."

Esther Longley

Verde Cuisine

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Experienced both a lunch and a wine tasting at Church Road Winery, and both were excellent in this regard We ordered the pork belly, beef cheek,..."

SChan

"Counted down to a new year at this beautiful winery with my husband's extended family and we couldn't have been happier. Food was delicious, service..."

Liliana Colmenares

"Best wine experience in my life !!! Jenny was a great host , she explained everything so cleary and passionate , thanks for making our first visit in..."

Ailin Aranda

"Wow, the Tom Tasting Experience was wonderful! We appreciated the educational information, the unique tasting 'bunker' and the side by side tastings..."

Brenda Rennie

"Our wine experience was amazing the lady we had was awesome and very informative. We could change to suit wines and the experience I would highly..."

Maria-Stan Barnes

"We had a great time at Church road winery and spent a lovely afternoon at their venue. We had read online that they are dog friendly and so had..."

Anna

"Other than the woman working there making me feel like a moron (I enjoy wine but obviously don't know know enough about it...), it was lovely. I..."

Carina Daly

"Amazing cheese platter and wine. We did not have a restaurant booking, but we ordered a platter to enjoy outside. Very peaceful surrounding and well..."

Pauli Roodt

"Excellent high class restaurant. Absolutely stunning building set in park like grounds at the winery. We went for lunch. It was very busy. Catering..."

jill jaques

"Outstanding food and service. The highlight of our Hawke’s Bay adventure. Debs our waitress was wonderful and certainly made our visit memorable...."

Nick & Ali

Hunger Monger

93/100 (2351 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We stayed two nights in Napier, and after sampling the first night we had to go back for a second, So nice to have a menu focussing on fish and..."

Stuart Mitchenall

"Thought we were going here for an early dinner of fish and chips. Man was I wrong. From this unassuming little place we had best fish meal. Beautiful..."

Stephen King

"Just had a beautiful meal here. The mussels in Thai green curry were out of this world. Best seafood we have had since arriving in New Zealand and..."

Hazel Smith

"Really yummy food, not just your regular fish and chips, but a bit more creative menu. Cute vintage environment and great central location opposite..."

Lisa Connolly

"Have eaten here many times and have never had a bad meal. First class food and service. Highly..."

Allison Pedersen

"went to hunger monger for tea last night with my lovely wife for her birthday. My first time there. The food was fantastic 10/10. the service..."

Stephen Lay

"We arrived with Master 15 months in tow for an early dinner. The service was wonderful and welcoming whilst the food was nothing short of spectacular..."

Creedence Page

"This place Rocks! The food and service is amazing, best seafood I've had in a very long time. Definitely our new favourite restaurant in the bay...."

Pauline Morrish

"Managed to grab the last table on a busy Monday night. Service was prompt, friendly. The menu was well explained and well priced. Comfortable decor,..."

Anna Taylor

"Went for a work team dinner on Thursday night, had booked for 6 and had to ring about an hour before our booking to see if 2 children could be..."

Monique Peary

"What an absolute treat. If you’re in town and love seafood you have to stop in here but book in advance as they are popular. Hands down the best..."

Nicola Bensley

"That was a fabulous meal and the price was incredibly reasonable. Totally recommend. The crispy squid salad was..."

Sasha Hancock

"We have a standing booking EVERY THURSDAY for at least two, but slowly it is creeping up to 3-5 most Thursdays - that speaks for itself surely!! ..."

Twyla Burt

"Brilliant! Delicious meal and the best service ever! Very attentive service, thank you..."

Tracey Wynne

"I spent a very pleasant night here, staff was very kind and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. Easily the best seafood I’ve had in..."

Charlotte Ravenscroft

"Oh this restaurant was just wonderful! The atmosphere was lively, yet calm. The service was warm and welcoming. And most importantly - the food! It..."

Jamie Fargo

"Last time I was in Napier I missed out on dining in - BUT staff were so lovely and they offer a great takeaway menu (photo from last time). I booked..."

Amber Lamana

"5 of us went here for dinner. 5 completely empty plates. Best food. Prices very reasonable for our 'large plates' and great meals, just delicious...."

Helen Gentle

"If you're craving some seafood this is the place to dine! We had the Oyters, Scallop skewers, mussel and chorizo in beer sauce bucket as well as our..."

Abbey Kell

"Amazingly fresh and delicious food here. We ordered the large sashimi platter, crab and mozzarella arancini, raw fish and grilled fish on kumara mash..."

Laura Hindle

"Best seafood restaurant in Napier. Very friend staff. Right in front of the waterfront. Would definitely come back again! The quality of the food is..."

Jaline Antonio

"This is a great restaurant for sea food. Just make sure you book it ahead and they are not open every day. Food was fresh, delicious not big..."

Hannah Zhang

"A place near the water. Charming and great service. Got the small plates- perfection- dumplings crab, scallops and pomegrabete coconut fish (my..."

N M

"Absolute best seafood and Italian style seafood. As well as desserts. And they also have Hell beer which is delicious. The tiramisu is worth going to..."

Sam Greadly

Cafe Zest

"Now called Miss Browns, I had a lovely breakfast at the recommendation of a local. Nice coffee, fast friendly service, and a tasty Eggs..."

Drew Walker

"Great food and coffee. Needs more..."

Michael Sprott

William Bourgeois

Steve Arthur

Angkor Wat Kiwi Bakery & Cafe

92/100 (554 ratings)

Bakeries

New Zealand

"Chicken, cranberry and cream cheese pie was amazing. My partner got the mince and cheese pie and he loved it. Went at it with his hands like a..."

Jorja Phillips

"Despite the south-east Asian name, this is the most European-Kiwi food you can find. I grew up in New Zealand in the 1970s/80s, and whenever I visit,..."

Peter Smith

"Great wee bakery. Lots of options,hot or cold and all the tray bakes you could need. Nice they have a chicken and chips option too! Very good food..."

N R

"We are from Hamilton visiting the Hawkes Bay for the first time! We wanted a good kiwi bakery and this was it 😍 great range of classic bakery food..."

Sofia Vakata

"Become my number 1 Lunch place in Napier. Quick service, great food and great friendly staff. Always a seat to sit down to eat and probably why they..."

Andrew Paul

"Good variety of pies , cookies and..."

Yuyu

"We spotted this place the night before and noticed the award winning pies display so we ending up coming back to try it. The place looks like a..."

Benedict Uy

"Food and coffee was great. Very friendly service and great choice of food. Loved that you're open early..."

Rodney Elliott

"Good selection and good customer service! For me, good customer service is more important than anything else! So I will be back again and also..."

W

"I go often and ankor wat is a pleasant cafe too eat the service is excellent..."

Shayne Hamlin

"Great little bakery. Highly recommended. My husband didn't like the sausage with potato, so I didn't give it a 5, but there was so much choice, both..."

Susan L

"Best place too go if you want a nice breakfast (bacon & eggs on..."

carol johnson

"The tables could have been cleared & wiped down quicker, understanably they were very busy, but mayb hire a high school students to just clear &..."

Gil Kearney

"Definitely my number 1 cafe. I’ll always recommend this amazing cafe to anyone because of the amazing food, coffee and wonderful people that work..."

Kaitlyn Billings

"Usually come here on the weekend for a big breakfast,very filling. Nice and chill place for breaky. Lovely young lady who tends the counter is very..."

James Spooner

"It's my local, so I'm biased! But huge selection of food, all freshly made, and hot when required. Great Staff & service. Nice to sit out front on..."

Kevyn Bron

"Great service and coffee. This place is also great food and lot of choices, and very accommodating for catering for off site local work meetings if..."

Steve Arthur

"Sadly this place has closed and replaced by a Thai fast food place. Will have to find a new goto Indian takeaway. Anyone happen to know where the guy..."

Robert Wong

"I used to love coming here before I moved, I still do when I visit, it’s a pretty decent place if you’re on a budget and your craving some Indian..."

Salt

"Really creamy and affordable will always be my go to..."

Cerl

"We go here heaps. Good food and a good price..."

Dan Browne

"Great place for Indian..."

Pankaj Sharma

"Good..."

Nicole McLaren

HBBornand Proud

"Super cute cafe. Love the different style seating arrangements. Lots of selection and yummy food. Nice eclectic loungy..."

Regina

"Really good Cappuccino, perfect temperature. Had Ginger Slice, was almost impossible to cut the base with a knife but was most delicious in the..."

Geoff C

"My machiato wasn't like machiatos I'd had in the past but in honesty the coffee was quite burned. Chai was too sweet in our opinion. Food was pretty..."

Markus Ho

"Excellent presentation, great ambience and food is tasty. Good portion for the price paid. Would..."

Jasmine Tern

"With reasonable prices, great staff and food that is both delicious and beautiful- this is undoubtedly one the best cafes in..."

Sylvia M

"Loved this coffee cup. Really stylish and the chai tasted awesome. The staff was friendly so I could start lovely..."

yaya

"Wow What an Awesome Cafe Great atmosphere. Great food..."

Freddy van der Schyff

"Nice staff. Clean and stylish. Outlets and wifi is..."

Lukáš Blaha

"Love popping in to get my morning coffee at St Germain. The coffee is always the same - excellent, along with being made super quick. The staff are..."

Megan Collinson

"PERFECT coconut milk mocha. Highly recommend this place for non-dairy..."

deanna yearbury

The Gap

"Beautiful meal and great service. I recommend the Eggs Benedict, great coffee too. Nice atmosphere and not a bad price! I will be..."

Derwent McPhee

"Good service. Clean. Chicken burger that my son had was very good . My sweetcorn fritters with bacon were great. Foxton fizz in the..."

allan mcaloon

"Great spot for early morning cuppa. I really like the lemon honey & ginger that they make. It isn't the syrup but individually made for each cup...."

Karen P

"Had coffees this morning big group. They used close to unpasteurized milk. Bit different than normal. Yum flavour. Service good on the whole, didn't..."

Nick & Jessie

"Had a great all round experience at The Gap. Everything was presented well, and there was a nice modern atmosphere without looking pretentious...."

Carel Jobsis

"So impressed with our recent visit to The Gap. The food presentation was AMAZING and it tasted as good as it looked! Staff were great and it was..."

Louise Bell

"The staff was nice the food was great. I ordered the prawn salad and it looked like a..."

Sean Wong

"Awesome small plates menu - hmm? Actually the best small plates menu currently in Napier. Live music on Friday evening made it great night out with..."

Alan Le Breton

"The food is so good but especially If your looking for an amazing smashed avo, this is the place! Coffee and beverage selection is very good and they..."

Km Chee

"My favourite place to go in Napier. The decor is increadibly well done and the staff are super friendly and accommodating. The food is DEVINE 😍 I..."

Olivia Winton

"Great food and very nice service. The coffee was a little bit weak for my taste but all in all a good..."

Will Wright

"Beautiful and clean. Front of house man very pleasant. Limited counter food, but enough to please most. Great..."

Aimee Davis

"Amazing food, service and coffee. Great salads and menu caters well from children to adults to meals suitable for..."

Francine Toki

"Awesome new spot in napier! Food was sensational as was the coffee. The staff were incredibly helpful and inviting. Would highly recommend to..."

Chris Bell

"went here for my 50th B/day brunch with the wife and I most certainly agree with the others, the food was awesome the coffee was fantastic and the..."

david carter

"Do you like your coffee strong and rich? If so, this is the place for you. Great breakfast items and would go back in a..."

JL L

"Chris Bell's review was spot on. A real little gem . Lovely and clean with a great light and airy ambiance. Staff very helpful and..."

Morrie Springer

Westshore Beach Inn Brewpub

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"What an outstanding venue to be at. We had my daughter’s 21st in the Pak room. Cannot thank Garth enough for his amazing service and kindness...."

Anna Berryman

"Fabulous morning at the Pub for the Rugby great atmosphere and staff worked really hard to deal with the mass early influx for Breakfast and..."

Shelley Thomsen

"Awesome pub food nearly 40 beers on tap. Great sports screens, TAB and pokies facilities. Great location, near airport, beach and motorway. Nice..."

Peter Fleming

"Great meal at the restaurant. Value for money. Very tasty. Great..."

Angela

"Love the food, always good and awesome to take the kids, nice and chilled..."

Michelle Griffin

"Highly recommend Garth and the team at the Westshore Beach Inn. We recently had my son's 21st in their function room and they help make the night..."

Jenny Wedd

"We had our Christmas work function at The Westshore We were greeted by friendly helpful staff. We were advised of a staff shortage and to be honest..."

Shane Carter

"This pub is awesome , awesome craft beers , awesome staff , awesome food and awesome unit . We stayed here for the night before an early morning..."

Matt Cook

"Good service, friendly staff and great food and beverages makes for happy people. Good food and excellent..."

David Bell

"A group of us dined in the pub restaurant on a Saturday night. Customer service was exceptional ! Food was ok but not of the high standard you get..."

Serena O'Donnell

Art Deco Valley Cafe

"Wow. We were totally impressed with this stunning restaurant/cafe/bar. Absolutely immaculate gardens with a farm background set in a river valley...."

Jill Jaques

"Perfect place to stop for breakfast on the way up to Taupo. Food was amazing. Atmosphere was casual bit inviting. Great playground plus some farm..."

Tom McQuarrie

"Cute little spot to grab a bite on the way out of town. We got the breakfast pizza and the corn stack. They have dogs to pet, a farm area, some play..."

Ali Williams

"A good cafe to take a break after a long drive. They serve good breakfast and tea. A star less because of the muffin that was not as good as..."

Jane Wick

"Great location with loads of different seating places (these were outside) so even through the car park was full you didn’t feel like you were..."

Sarah Petry

"Great atmosphere, friendly staffs. Slightly over priced to what you get. Smoking available, ash tray was provided. :) great..."

Eugene Kim

"Delicious food and beautiful location and friendly staff. Ample seating options. Very worth a..."

Tabitha

"What an amazing spot, highly recommend the stop here (even bring your dogs 🐕) the coffee is super and food delicious. Staff friendly welcoming..."

Trace S

"Lovely quiet cafe/bar. Friendly staff good food and coffee. Pleasant surroundings. Gardens well manicured. Definitely..."

Colin Adkins

"Beautiful place for lunch,the surroundings are gorgeous, and lovely meals. We were happy sitting there nearly all..."

Leona Robinson

"Fantastic setting delicious coffee and lovely food. Will visit..."

Joanne Peterson

"This place is awesome. Great food and coffee. Also their toilets are..."

Hilary Fox owner of Copyright Fashions

"Fantastic food, friendly service, awesome fun for the kids and plenty of room outside. We'll be back..."

Jenny Wishart

"I was last here in Dec 2017 when it had only just opened and the cafe and grounds were a bit sparse. Went back a week ago and the ambience was..."

Rosie Marriott

"We were taken there by a friend early on a Saturday morning. I loved the many spaces both inside and outside that we could have chosen to sit in. We..."

Kathryn W

"Went there twice in two days when visiting the Hawkes Bay. Fabulous cafe. Hard to fault, so won't. Eggs bene delicious. The cute doggies were a real..."

Tracey Noorland

"Stopped for a late lunch on our way from Cambridge to Napier, only to discover the kitchen was closed. The chef overheard our conversation and said..."

Alice Phillipps

"Friendly staff, reasonable prices, tasty food, beautiful scenery and nicely appointed indoor eating area. What's not to like? Plenty of outdoor..."

1slandB0y77

"Service with a smile! Great facilities and it has a nice artistic..."

Lee Heyns

Urban Deli Uptown Food Store

90/100 (144 ratings)

Restaurants

New Zealand

"Keto food is hard to find while travelling, but finding the Urban Deli filled with great keto options and the deserts was an awesome find. Well worth..."

James M

"Great range for keto ! But I was a bit disappointed I got a butter chicken pie it was yummy and the pastry was great, but it was a bit soggy because..."

ItsMargzz

"Went in to Urban deli today and was STARVING. Bought a very tasty salad, tailor made the way I chose. Delish. Reasonable price, and served by very..."

Julie McLean

"This place is Totally amazing. Keto heaven. My friend was up from Wellington and we went for lunch and were blown away by the fantastic range of..."

Julianna Varadi

"Best keto food anywhere in..."

Dave Marshall

"Great coffee, delicious food and superb staff. Love all the offerings of sauces, teas and other fun merchandise. You can get a cuppa and shop for..."

Mandy Newport

Daniel M

"Excellent range and beautiful food👌 Urban deli Caters for alot of different food allergies which is great for a quick bite, they will heat it for..."

E W

"Fantastic food. I just had a club sandwich and vanilla slice. Absolutely devine. Coffee was perfect. The old downside is I went and bought more..."

jennifer Williams

"Lovely shop wonderful yummy selection of keto foods, salad bar is scrumptious, sausage rolls are my..."

Kim Cook

"An amazing place to get keto meals, great prices and amazing staff. Love going here to get some yummy things! Highly recommend if you are are on the..."

Karin Whiting

"Absolutely lovely place food is to die for and Keto friendly so happy I found somewhere I can go and eat when I'm out. Would recommend all of it..."

Katarina Puna

"I come here often as it caters to the keto diet. The staff are super friendly and the food is ALWAYS yummy and changes frequently. I would highly..."

Rachel McManaway

"I love all the ‘keto friendly’ food. Becca and her team are always helpful and accommodating. So pleased I have found this little gem of a..."

Maree Brown

"My friend and I came for lunch today and both of us had the Thai noodle salad. Both of us really enjoyed it and would definitely have again.I also..."

Sue Brooks

"Great find in Napier. Friendly chat with the owner. Amazing selection of teas and healthy vegetarian food. Will be back. Thanks..."

M B

"Great food, great staff, love going there for my low carb..."

Lesley Hames

"Mostly catering for Keto diet, some vegan Keto options available. Nice little salad bar, decent..."

Pallavi Talwar

The Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

The Curve Restaurant & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

"Had a beautiful meal here,food was really well presented and cooked to perfection. I dine out a lot and this was up there with the best. The..."

Kim Lovell

"Surprisingly, I enjoyed my meal here. The Fish was cooked to perfection, as was the rib eye steak. My side of Mash was exquisite, I’m aiming to..."

Miss M

"Exceptional evening had at Curve the food delicious & beautifully presented and staff a true “Team” ; there to truly look after you. The Sous..."

Sharene Temple

"A little slow, but the food is good, love the..."

月下藍

"What a fantastic meal, enjoyed a few drinks on my own. Nice and quiet, both staff working Wed night (22 Jun 22) were fantastic and made the..."

Mav

"Between us we had 4 different meals and 2 desserts and everything was excellent. The chef really knows how to produce perfectly cooked and served..."

Sands MH

"We’ve been struggling to find a good place to eat breakfast the past week, with terrible places around the area - seriously, you’d think a fancy..."

Sam Greadly

"Had an excellent dinner here. The mussels were fresh and tasty, and the lamb loin was tender..."

Alex Donaldson

"We had a wonderful time at this venue. We were well looked after and everyone enjoyed their..."

Lorraine Thodey

"Excellent food. Good service. Would definitely go..."

Serena O'Donnell

"Food and staff were great. Nice restaurant eating area. Good was a little..."

Trent Boswell-Wakefield (Kiaoraexplorer)

"nice. drinks charged back to our room as you would expect from a hotel..."

Scott Mccabe

"I just had the best egg Benedict here for..."

Life is beautiful NZ

"Staff, chef, food, service - all five..."

Jodie Andrew

"Very good, would go..."

Richard Meehan

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is so great. The prices are so reasonable you’d think you’d stepped back into the early 2000s! The food is amazing as well, and the..."

Libby O'Brien

"I travel to Napier often and often get let down by some cafes that offer brekkie. But.. These guys are amazing. Breakfast was superb and so well..."

Dave Vercoe

"Super quick serve up of our Miss Brown's Big Breakfast and Creamy Mushroom dishes! Really cozy place and the food was good 😁 Pretty near Perfume..."

Kyle Yeo Wee Kiat

"Served by Hanna and RJ (if I heard the name correctly... I'm a waste of space when it comes to remembering names). Both very courteous and..."

Tony W

"Wow this was a busy cafe the day I got there to catch up with a friend. But the staff were really friendly, helpful and efficient as I am plant..."

Linda Bartlett

"What a fabulous, welcoming cafe. The staff were friendly, our food was absolutely delicious and the iced mocha the best I’ve ever had. Pricing..."

Helen Mallon

"Great little cafe, especially if in warmer weather you sit in the courtyard. Coffee is excellent, menu pretty varied..."

Paul and Marg Hargreaves

"Perfect sitting outside in the sun great coffee great food ....my go to in..."

Nicola Bennett

"Really nice cafe to visit, good atmosphere indoors and out, fantastic menu , and a good array of cabinet food to choose from. Super friendly staff..."

Robert Turner

"Indoor & outdoor seating & dog friendly cafe. Good menu, nice coffee & good range of cabinet food. Wait time for wasn't to long after placing our..."

Russell Williams

"Amazing cafe great food and outdoor seating area Love the..."

Sam

"We came here to try somewhere different on our holiday. The outside area was good. The highlight was the ginger gems. Delicious! The rest was good..."

Sarah Petry

"Best bread I've had. Amazing..."

Emily Choate

"Perfect place to have brunch menu at any..."

Jihui Lee

Keren “Kezza” Papprill

Monica Loves

89/100 (2629 ratings)

"A proper laneways experience, except it is a dead end. A chic little bar tucked away from the bustle. The campanologists practicing at the church..."

Geoff Bilbrough

"There is a very good reason for this bar to be so highly rated. Gorgeous place with great vibes. All front of house staff are courteous and..."

Alex Millar

"Hidden away down a short alleyway on Tennyson Street is a lovely little bar Monica Loves. A great spot to stop for a cocktail, beer, wine or whatever..."

Alan Courtenay

"Always a great place with great atmosphere. Service from staff is always at a high level. Really cool bar, tucked down a little lane way. A must do..."

Phil Wong

"Nice little bar at back of the alleyway. Big wooden glass framed doors, open up wide during the day. Our own local music artist, Lucid Heist, even..."

Eli Rickard

"Incredible cocktails and a great selection of beer in a chilled out environment, loved..."

Steve Lycett

"What an epic cocktail bar! Napier is so lucky to have this place. I love their changing specials, always so unique and inventive. Can’t wait to..."

Lily Jarman

"Cool place, friendly staff, yummy drinks. Would find it more comfortable if there was lower seating available, not everyone is tall. Did enjoy my..."

Jeanette Hartley

"Great place to chill with friends, enjoy a few cocktails or beers with some delicious appetizers and snacks to wet the..."

Lynne Simmons

"Great atmosphere. Great drinks, amazing cocktails and service..."

Cameron Lloyd

Central Fire Station Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"Carpaccio Venison starter, Roast Pork Belly with Roast veges main. Excellent Sunday night meal, especially the venison. As long as you don't mind..."

Dave Davy

"Wondered why we didn't go there earlier. Oh that's because I tried to book it a couple of times before but it was always full! No wonder. Excellent..."

W Yang

"Staff were very accomodating. Food was creative and there was a sense of passion in what the chefs create. The only thing i could recommend is more..."

Matthew Moore

"This is an exceptional restaurant. The food was truly exquisite and was equal to that we recently experienced in Michelin Star restaurants in France...."

Sue Stirling

"Best in Napier, actually possibly best in NZ. We loved the wine the platter and the mains. We eat in the best restaurants in Auckland and many major..."

Royal Reed

"Delicious and CREATIVE food. This place doesn't serve steak and chips. Everything we ordered was really yumm and served by a friendly team who made..."

Ben W

"Our small group of friends just goes out for a meal occasionally, so it was such a treat to be looked after so well and served such delicious food...."

Kim Cooper

"If you are in Napier, you CANNOT leave without dining here. I promise you, this will be the best dining experience you have ever had. When I tell you..."

Harriette Baxter

"Wonderful food, very good wine list. The manchego croquettes with honey were fab as was the perfectly cooked beef fillet. The setting in an old fire..."

Lydia Aydon

"The food was great, but it was the service, the decor and the attention to the little details that really made this a wonderful dining..."

Hayley Buick

Norfolk Lounge Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow! Walked in to a very warm welcome. We walked in off the street to have a very enjoyable meal for $30 each including dessert. This must be the..."

A Google User

"Was an awesome experience for mums 50th Birthday. Service was amazing! Thanks RSA Napier😊 #photos of before the Kai. It's a Nice place to wine and..."

A Google User

"Had seafood plate as a main meal and it was the nicest fish and mussels I've had.3 other meals brought and all very good Highly recommended. Drinks..."

A Google User

"Big high five to Cheryl who organized a karaoke comp at the rsa. It was a pleasure to be part of the effort you put into the club. I was more than..."

A Google User

"Enjoying Melbourne Cup Day at the Napier..."

A Google User

"Really nice food and wonderful friendly staff. Very enjoyable meal. Thank you...."

A Google User

"Food was lovely and the service was very good. We didn't wait that long for our food so I was very pleased about that as I was starving after a 4..."

A Google User

"My mother and I went to the Napier RSA for dinner tonight and it was great. Plenty of food - hot & cold to choose from & what we both had was..."

A Google User

"Amazing staff!! Uber friendly!!, Great value food for the wary traveller. Will be a local while Im in Napier, kudos to the DM, such a lovely friendly..."

A Google User

"We had my daughters 16th birthday there. She had the best time and so did everyone else. Food was amazing, Staff were friendly. Totally..."

A Google User

Bistronomy & Vinotech

89/100 (2524 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ate here last night, had heard good things and it certainly didn't disappoint! We had the chef's choice of 6 courses with matched wines. Both the..."

Jason Skelton

"The small but very well thought out menu is perfect. Start with the chicken wings, they’re delicious. I really enjoyed the lamb dish..."

Tym Norman

"First rate restaurant! One of the best in the country I’ve been to. Killer cocktails and delicious and beautifully presented..."

Dan Brader

"OMG certainly lives up to the eat modern ethos. No fuss faultless service, the food was amazing and would sit alongside some of the best I have..."

Clinton Grimstone

"Absolutely superb! Was fully booked, but found room for us at the bar. I'd recommend sitting there anyway. It gave us the chance to interact with the..."

Rich Nickolls

"This is a great restaurant - I highly recommend the 6 course tasting menu with matching wines!! The service was exceptional and the food matched - we..."

Michael Simmonds

"We ate here last night with a group of friends from Australia. We all agreed this is one of the best eating experiences we have ever had! From start..."

Vicki Gold

"Been waiting to go since they opened and finally made it for a birthday lunch when visiting from Auckland. Stunning food and service, beautiful set..."

Nina Siers

"One of the best dining experiences I have had in NZ, and one of my top 5 dining experiences around the world. I won’t try and describe it, just..."

Blair Swan

"Absolutely incredible place to eat... atmosphere, service & the outstanding presentation of the best food we have ever..."

Bella Brigham

"Lovely girls lunch today at Bistronomy. The omelette is to die for. Who knew an omelette could be so exciting? Great service too. Whole place is so..."

Sarah Park

"Have to admit this place is more than meets the eye. My Nan and I visited Napier on a quick trip and on a great recommendation from Ngarina Douglas..."

Holly Michelle Cassidy

"First night staying in Napier on a relaxing getaway and happened upon this hip-looking place in the CBD. I remembered hearing about it from other..."

Gordon Tan

"We had a great night at Bistronomy, would highly recommend it. The food was an explosion of flavour, the service spot on and the decor interesting..."

Mary Aislabie

"Fantastic food and excellent service. Had the 6 course pairing menu. Each dish and paired wine were absolutely delicious, and the wines were great..."

Tom Porter

"Lovely interior decoration and great atmosphere, suitable for dates or family dinners. Our hostess/waitress was very accommodating and welcoming. We..."

Allen Zhang

"Excellent, interesting food and attentive staff. Thoroughly enjoyed all courses (see pics) and good wine pairings. Given the quality of the food I..."

Conor Morrison

"My wife and I just experienced the full degustation and wine pairing experience here. There are few words that adequately describe the..."

Joshua Anderson

"Buzzing place. Great food options. We choose the 6 course tasting menu which is good value. Service started out good - pleasant, informative and..."

Martin Rattray

"Without a doubt, the best restaurant that I have been to in Napier. The dining room is set out along a long and narrow building with the kitchen and..."

Trey Saunders

"Exquisite! The dishes were perfectly prepared and the portions just right for someone with a small appetite like me that just wants a sample of..."

Anike Jenneker

"This place is absolutely stunning, the decor is amazing, the atmosphere is chilled, the staff are kind, courteous and very good at what they do and..."

Hollie Hales-whitaker

"If you love food, healthy eating and great service, you just have to try Bistronomy! We selected the Chef’s choice of 6 plates and wow, we..."

Stu Hastings

"Exceptional busy night being mondayised boxing day. Good was very good as expected, ordered rib eye steak on the bone, ordered at $15 for 100g..."

Jono joe

"We had the chef's choice 6 courses with matched wine and what an extraordinary dining experience. Food and service was of the highest standard and..."

Nigel

"An absolutely wonderful dining experience. Food, and the presentation of it, was excellent. Customer service first class. Led by Owner/Chef Jason,..."

Graham Highet

"The food and service were both great. We ordered Good Fish and Beef Cheek Wellington as mains and Hash Brown as side. They were all cooked..."

rani hapsari

"What a treat!! Husband and I felt like we were taken to Europe for the night. We had the tasting menu and were so glad we did. The food was..."

Marion Guilbert-Clark

"Food was awesome, service was awesome. Waitress had only been working there for a few days but did an excellent job of explaining the menu and giving..."

Matt Neal

"Wow, this restaurant was an incredible find! I visited with my colleague on a recent work trip and we were both blown away. Coming from Wellington,..."

Catherine Reisima

"Six of us had an extraordinary meal at Bistronomy last night. We chose the six course tasting menu with paired wines. 7 pm - 10:30. Exquisite..."

Jeffrey Mostade

Adoro Cafe Napier

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best coffee in Napier for sure, heap’s of cabinets options for savoury and sweets. We had primo breakfast and chicken burger with cappuccino and..."

Love food Foodies Nz

"The location is great. Close to the ocean which is nice on a sunny day. It has a great ambience. This is a good place to grab a bite and catch up..."

Ferdinand Go

"As a vegetarian in Napier, I was dubious at first. Most menu options said "vegetarian version available" which is what i asked for. The staff then..."

Sam B

"I had Avocado on toast with coffee. Was over from UK (moved there I 2000 age 27) to visit my parents in Taradale and see my mother for the last..."

Dave Foote

"Best coffee in napier. Had good brunch over the weekend. Fast service and friendly..."

R C

"We went in to get a coffee early Saturday morning. It was one of the few places open before 8AM. Service was friendly. My expresso was very good!..."

Daniel Sauve

"We had the eggs with bacon, and pancakes with banana. Both were excellent. Coffee top quality also. Service is friendly and attentive. Highly..."

James Gerbich

"One of the best cafes in Napier. Very cool interior but sat outside in the sun where the staff asked us if we'd like the umbrella opened. Friendly..."

Jorja Phillips

"Cafe was very busy, which I always think is a good sign. Staff were friendly and the food was so so good! Totally rated the Steak Sandwhich, there..."

Kathleen Berriman

"The coffee was great. The eggs bene was nice although the bread was really thick and hard to cut through. Great place open 7..."

Nigel Formosa

Raffles Street Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"First time at The Raffles Street Cafe, but its a new fav, Delicious coffee and its nice to sit away from the busy pedestrian streets and relax. Staff..."

S Foley

"The new Raffles is now open. - Raffles Cafe has been refurbished to bring in better tables, new umbrellas, a new, safer outdoor patio area,..."

Tweet2eat.co.nz

"Really wonderful little cafe in the heart of Napier, new management have really spruced the place up. New menu is excellent and varied with some..."

Jordan Malone

"Very nice coffee shop, I can recommend it. The only thing that one must be aware of: they do not accept international credit cards! Only cash or a..."

Christian Baum

"Big brekkie very nice. Perfect for a leisurely holiday..."

Jennifer PENG

"Absolutely amazing cafe! The staff are super friendly and helpful. The coffee is always delicious, as is the food. They are very accommodating and..."

Aimee Dine

"Had creamy mushrooms for breakfast again was 10/10 best cafe in town has lots of GF..."

THE MOTO LIFE

"Love the GF options. Coffee is great. Staff are super friendly. Great..."

Debbie Curtice

"Nice cafe and with food of GF, DF and Veg options. Lot of choice of bakery and sweet slices and slice can have a taste sample, that I recommend for..."

xiaoying chen (Moon)

"Great food and service - loads of gluten free options and milk alternatives, really relaxed. It was busy but the staff were doing a great job and..."

Libby Caligari

"Love the bit of this, bit of that idea, got a chance to try everything I wanted on that menu. Cool wee cafe in Napier, would highly recommend! Friend..."

Izzy D

"Nice little cafe offering a range of brunch and snack options. Paninis are a good buy and the smoothie with spinach and mango was refreshing. Not bad..."

Pravin Charles Vaz

"Best cafe in Napier. Awesome menu. Great service. 10/10 The team are super friendly and food is always..."

brodie gore

"Not locals and stumbled across this cafe, lovely service and we both rated out breakfasts 10/10. Great coffee and all the cabinet food looked so..."

Olivia Haslam

"Lovely atmosphere. Excellent coffee. We loved the..."

Simon Clark

"Absolutely brilliant place to stop off to get a good breakfast and a fab coffee. Service was friendly and meals and drinks came out incredibly..."

Kathryn Teeboon

"As a regular, I must have my daily caffeine hit here at Raffles. Enjoyed a mother's day breakfast - Eggs Bene with salmon, and the Big Brekkie for..."

MoanaFlo

"The Big breakfast and Creamy mushrooms on toast was delicious. GREAT..."

Kirsten Macintosh

"Lovely breakfast here with my mum, auntie and 4 month old. Managed to get a little seat near the bathroom which were quite secluded for when I needed..."

shauna malone

"OMG the creamy mushrooms were to die for. The best..."

Cameron Griffiths

Mister 'd's Bistro

88/100 (2459 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Dinner service & food was excellent. Our waiter rattled off information on specials and knew what was in each dish. Attentive service with drinks and..."

Amber Rose

"Went for dinner, food was gorgeous, warmly welcomed and staff very attentive......though perhaps a bit too much. We felt a bit rushed to make menu..."

Robyn Davey

"Was in Napier for the week and visited Mr Ds 3 times!! The donuts are heavily and such a cool novelty :) But my favourite was a terrine, pate and..."

Claire Reihana

"Beautiful food and staff were just awesome. Lovely place to dine. Will bring our visitors when in..."

Marilyn White

"We always visit Mister D whenever we are in Hawke's Bay. The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable and accommodate dietary requirements..."

Cathy Underhill

"Absolute must do in Napier! Doughnuts with a syringe fix is not for the faint of heart, totally worth it! BUT also other options for those who have a..."

Jody Langdon

"We were expertly guided by a very knowledgeable waiter towards our drinks and the most delicious scallop ceviche and lamb croquettes........the chef..."

Sue Honeybone

"Great lunch on a Sunday. Very attentive staff. Good wine recommendations. Lovely white sangria to start. Food was excellent. Enjoyable..."

Dennice Kay Scannell

"Always excellent ! Recommend this restaurant always. The service and the food is fabulous and the ambience is lovely. One of the best places to eat..."

Ros Lewis

"delicious food, wonderful staff and ambiance and they were fantastic with our 1.5 year old. ..."

Kristen Enright

"Wandered in on a trip to Napier and was lucky enough to get a seat at the bar for dinner. Lovely staff, amazing food and reasonably priced for the..."

Charlotte Laus

"Wonderful menu and extensive wine list . Had the fish in a bag which was swordfish tonight . Others had silver farms beef fillet which was also..."

Fiona Angus

"Superb coffee breakfast and service was impeccable as it was very busy. I loved my dark choc rum donut which I took as takeaway ..."

Julie Butler

"Absolutely loved our experience, my father in law is a repeat visitor but it was our first time and WOW. We've been out a few times this year and Mr..."

Lauren Wood

"It’s good. Tasty food. Attentive service. Good choice of wines. We left comfortably full and satisfied. I’m sure you will too. The paua meatballs..."

Geoff Bilbrough

"What a phenomenal cafe. Warmth n attentive service, delicious food, good coffee, retro yet modern ambience n funky music. We just love it. Thank you..."

Rahman Saleh

"High quality beautiful food and service, worth every dollar you pay. Staff were attentive and accommodating, happy to add an extra Ox Cheek Croquette..."

Anony Mouse

"We dined here last week and had such a fantastic meal. We had the sashimi salad and pumpkin soup to start, I don’t know if it is because it is a..."

Hazel Wong

"Possibly the best meal I have ever eaten. The Paua and pork meatballs were astoundingly good. Superb service - great team. Very big meals. The..."

Tom Cairns

"Cheesy Eggs for her and the Smoked Fish Hash for me were the orders of the day - chuck in some extra toast, a couple of flat whites and call it..."

Moana Ormsby

"We came in for lunch on a Sunday and we were not disappointed. Our sever was attentive and exceptional. Portion size was medium. Highlights are the..."

Sze Seah

"We turned up without a reservation on a Wednesday evening and were fortunate to get the last table available. The food was delicious! Well presented,..."

Philipa Worker

"I went twice , first For breakfast and other to lunch, I loved the options for breakfast, the gluten free toast is the best I ever taste! they had..."

Cláudia Ivanocko

"Mister D was a great place for me and my family to get some lunch. The food has great presentation and good flavour, the atmosphere is great as it..."

Momo Moui

"Having gone for both lunch and breakfast. I can say both menu options are amazing. The restaurant is perfectly curated with amazing food and theme of..."

Aydin Partridge-Long

"Mister D is a MUST VISIT when in Napier. It’s cool, funky and has a great vibe. The service is good, even while they were under the pump on a very..."

Andrew Alexander

"An absolutely delightful dining experience! I had the pleasure of enjoying their Sashimi salad and the unique pork and paua meatballs. The blend of..."

Calista Wood

"Fantastic place, food great, was first visit so next time will make sure I have more time to enjoy and leave the baby at home!! Lovely staff. Great..."

Fiona Parrant

Hapi

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely the best place to eat great food. I had the bircher with mango yogurt... really out of this world. Thank you. Then I can't back for..."

Yenegh Badimayalew

"awesome.. Roasted Beet salad with activated Almonds very tasty and filling. good service we sat on the street and enjoyed people watching as we ate...."

Coffee Lover

"Their ethos “you are what you eat” and that “physical and mental wellbeing is a true reflection of how you fuel your body” rings true to my..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Holy cannoli, walking into this shop I knew I had options (paleo / SCD diet) but little did I expect I could eat it all!!!I had the carrot..."

David Clinco

"Excellent The food here is divine. not overpriced for the quality,consciousness and preparation that goes into sharing food with..."

Rose Blossom

"We had breakfast here two days. First day we both had the Grawnola with coco whip and fruit which was very yummy. Second day I had the Acai bowl with..."

Chantelle Bergan

"Food was yum. Ordered the Paleo toast with Nut Butter and chia seed jam . So yummy. And a good price. That was the last breakfast before leaving...."

Coz I Can

"I came here for the first time today, after already having lunch, because I couldn't resist the delicious vegan options. I had a beautiful sandwich..."

Veganista

"Food here was amazing! So many vegan options and not too expensive. I got the avocado on toast, I wasn’t a fan of the seeded bread as it was very..."

April Kerslake

"I’m a sucker for a co-op, and Hapi did not disappoint. My partner and I stopped in to check out the set up, and ended up getting a coffee. For the..."

Emily Fitzgerald

"Hungry after the drive from Wellington Hapi filled a hole or two happily. Good coffee. Tasty wraps. A view over the street. Gluten free too. We’ll..."

Geoff Bilbrough

"The kitchen was closed when we arrived, but had it been open, I would defs have ordered the scrambled egg and kimchi. Settled for a chicken sandwich..."

Moana Ormsby

"Hapi is you Happy place ! Fantastic local organic mostly vegan cafe. Plenty of gf and vegan options of very fresh, organic food. Good selection of..."

Raf K

"Hapi cafe is a cafe next to Chantel Organic store and upstairs there is a yoga studio. What a great combination. JOYNME had a good Ashtanga yoga..."

JOYNME life

"nice coffeestation in a organic shop. we had nice coffee & a smoothiebowl. they have a lot of vegan options, a little bit expensive but worth it...."

Carole Schuler

"I'm in vegan gf heaven!! Not all gf or vegan but mostly. Sandwich OMG bread Tempah sandwich Lots of salads, sweet treats... I'd love this to be in..."

Sheryl Leonard-Schlitter

"We had lunch here on 2 occasions, great vegan and dairy free options. Excellent service. Coffee is also fantastic. Can highly..."

David Reynolds

"I stopped in shortly after 7:00am and had an excellent breakfast of salmon and anchovies with capers on toast. It was very plesant to sit out front..."

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Mission Estate Restaurant

88/100 (3574 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"fanTAZtic venue, here at a wedding and have to say Mitch’s service has been awesome (thanks for the personal delivery of the APA). The girls..."

Gary Povey

"Incredible history, lovely views over Napier. Beautifully restored buildings. Lovely area for outdoor dining. Venue for special occassions, staff..."

Paddy Richard Bayley

"Sensational place great views and buildings wonderful wines and the $5 tasting fee includes a stemless wine glass don't miss it if you're in..."

Peter Rankin

"This is such a beautiful place in the heart of the hawkes bay. Amazing grounds well maintained and very tranquil. Of course not to mention the great..."

Julie Holmes

"Mitch made this the greatest evening ever. Thanks Mitch, your hospitality won't be forgotten easily. Maybe this should be Mitch-ion Estate. So..."

Owen Svensson

"We had a lovely lunch and dined outside, it has a lovely atmosphere here. We had a baby with us and we were able to keep him entertained by going for..."

Abbey Kell

"Mission always forms part of our itinerary when visiting New Zelaand. We've visited here many times over the past 13 years and always love it. Great..."

Thomas Pattison

"Absolutely incredible meal on their beautiful patio. We enjoyed their wide selection of their own wines plus incredible food by the chefs. This is..."

Kristin Potchynok

"My husband and I decided to drop by this estate for lunch because we heard it was the oldest estate in NZ and it was just a tourist stop that had to..."

Celine Seah

"Anniversary dinner with hubby. Great food and friendly staff as always. Sat outside for a drink taking in the view then moved inside for..."

Megan Harris

"Really friendly atmosphere and great food and of course excellent..."

Roy Freegard

"We went as a small tour group and had the two course meal. The restaurant couldn't cope with 12 of us having starter /main main /pudding. We had to..."

Wendy Langley

"Great venue, staff were real friendly and helpful. Food was first rate. A lovely way to spend lunch over a glass of..."

Andrew Dyson

"We had a few problems/mix ups with our orders but the wait staff delt with it very well. The food was really lovely and delicious apple sours. We..."

kez dmith

"Beautiful venue, very friendly staff and delicious food. We had a booking for 7 people at 6:30 pm on 27th of December but arrived an hour earlier,..."

Rez1

"The food here is spectacular, all the dishes had varying textures and used good quality ingredients, the lamb was tender and juicy, potatoes were..."

Lili Mann

"Thanks Max, one of the best tastings we’ve ever done! Max was super knowledgeable and friendly - he went into great detail on different winemaking..."

Zoë Bowden

"We had a wonderful time, and we were very happy with the service. Debbie and the young man who served us (sorry I don’t know his name) were..."

Chedam Sabanli

"We love the food, the beef, the pasta, the fish and chips, the wine...."

Bas

"** Warning - very long review. Where do I start.. we have ordered 1. Blue cheese souffle. 2. The squid entry 3. Medium rare beef steak 4. Chips as..."

Michael Hong

"Delicious as always. Wait staff was a bit green and awkward, but I'm sure they will improve. Winter warmers menu is great value and a delicious..."

Lauren Wy

"A main special with wagyu & pork were delicious & beautifully presented. We dined outside & loved a wonderful setting. Service was excellent &..."

A K

"Went to a wedding there and it was absolutely fantastic. Perfect setting. Could not praise the staff highly enough - they were all brilliant and so..."

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