The best Restaurants in Palmerston North ranking of June 2025
248 restaurant menus in Palmerston North, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"Visited for the lunch time buffet. The roast beef was fantastic (was very tender- perhaps it had been sous vide'd? Staff(students) were very..."
Jarod Carruthers
"I am a student and train, I love it. The dishes in the Ambition menu are all delicious. The atmosphere is relaxing, playing instrumental music and..."
Darleen Hinemoa Winiata
"This is a lovely restaurant. It has students from ucol hospitality working there training and learning at moment they are doing dinners then next..."
linda Garrood
"Had a great meal started with pork belly with a fresh salad then sirloin steak meal really 😋 nice and tasty cheese broad a great night out with..."
Ray Russell
"Delicious food! Lovely ambience.. Training students did an excellent job.. ..Enjoyed very much...."
K B
"Food is consistently good but the staff training varies over the last few..."
Michael Ho
"I've just started a course at Ucol the cafe skills L3 course amd its going so well and I love it, it's a Amazing experience to be going to Ucol with..."
Theodore McGiven
"Very good food, and enjoyed the experience Service was great, and good..."
Neil Riddle
"It's nice to support those training to become Chefs and Wait staff in the restaurant and hotel..."
Allan & Rose Hansen
"A great dining experience and a great training..."
"The coffee is amazing - Hannah makes the best coffee! I absolutely love their nachos - one of the best I have had!! Always order it if I am having a..."
Kim M
"Chicken Panini is to die for, just..."
Trudy
"been a while (about a year) since ive been there, but had lovely staff who coped really well with the busy day they were having. Have to agree the..."
Carrey
"I must give 5 stars to their nachos! so delicious, drive to the airport one morning just for their..."
Ace
"My caramel latte made my day. One of the best coffee I have had in ages. The hot chips was just amazing! The service impeccable. Really worth..."
AME 43
"Busy cafe with big portion of meals. We ordered 2 steak sandwiches and lasagne with salad and chips. Yummilicious!
Our caramel lattes were smooth..."
Sage King
"Super slay staff. Amazing coffee and great food..."
Ithaca Sheridan
"Lovely blonde server, she was extremely kind, also made a delicious..."
Henry
"Good coffee and food. Thought there could be more bacon with the bacon and eggs. Maybe they were running..."
Shane M
"Best coffee I have had in a long..."
Sarah McKenzie
"Stag were friendly and there was a decent selection of food. The salmon eggs benedict was great and the scones were a good size. Good place to chill..."
Carel Jobsis
"Your staff are total super stars as we were completely stuck with a major problem and they came to our rescue,amazing people..."
Keira Mcstay
"Really enjoyed my breakfast, I had eggs bene, really good serving size! For..."
Renee Ewens-Bettridge
"Lovely people long time since we were at airport. Make lovely..."
Jane Stowell
"Good coffee, the panini didn't look like much in the cabinet but it tasted seriously..."
Conor Keena
"Amazing vegetarian eggs benedict and good hot chocolate..."
Althéa Heutte
"Smiley staff who know how to make coffee and delicious food all whilst making you feel like your more than just a customer in line..."
Fiona Mitchell
"Good coffee and friendly staff good place to hang out when you have a delayed..."
"Delicious falafel kebab. We have lived in the middle east and my Lebanese aunty makes the most amazing falafel. However, I highly recommend these, ..."
Fairy Trina
"Very fresh tasting and the person we spoke with was very helpful and reccomended some good sauces with our kebabs (falafel) telling us the..."
Steph Abernethy
"Best Kebab I've ever had! It was absolutely delicious and I definitely recommend this incredible kebab..."
Kasra Mitchell-Kouttab
"Brilliant service! Always straight to the point for hungry customers. Pricing is good and the portions fill you up..."
Masroor Butt
"Delicious kebabs. Tasty well cooked chicken and lots of crunchy fresh veges with delicious sauces. The food here is consistently excellent. ..."
Doug Longmire
"Normally I buy chilli lamb kebab but today I tried the falafel burger after the owner suggested I try it.
Very tasty and filling and for me being a..."
Craig Jackson
"I am writing this as I am a returning regular that is endlessly delighted every time.
I always get the falafel kebab, that caters to my vegetarian..."
Sadie Ruckman
"Fabulous kebabs. Fresh veges and salad and great taste. Owner (greyheaded gentleman) recommended what sauces etc to have with the lamb one and the..."
gail reeves
"The atmosphere is in a foodcourt so its not really the best, but that can't be helped anyway, but they provides delicious Kebabs.
I also appreciate..."
Frances K
"Two days ago, I had a falafel kebab. They are the best kebabs I’ve ever had. The falafel is full of flavor and fresh. Their chips are also amazing,..."
Reyad Shaker Obaid
"I worked in this restaurant and just want to say that this place help me so much, the boss will remembered me, Andrew the brazilian guy. Thanks so..."
André Cardoso Nogueira
"Staff were very friendly. Food was amazing and very tasty. Thank you for a wonderful meal. We will be back when we visit Palmy..."
Midori Leigh
"Great place! Food is amazing! Staff are friendly and quick, the owner is a very nice man! Would recommend 100% best Turkish place in..."
Myles Maglasang
"Today i had falafel kebab. It was so yummy i really appreciate for this delicious food and also gave me well customer service along with food..."
karamveer singh kaul
"Their vegetarian wraps were lovely very tasty, their very friendly staff made it a lovely experience
Only reason I didn't do 5 stars was the wrap..."
"Unassuming place, dated deco and there's only 1 staff to serve. BUT! The food is great! Chinese food and meat cooked really..."
Sarah Ong
"Asia is awesome! It's a blast from the past and a great one. Long standing Palmy restaurant I first patronized back in the 1970's, Nothing much as..."
Gabrielle Keen
"Nothing flash, but always a blimmin good meal and really nice..."
Allan Buxton
"Fantastic food, huge range, low prices, friendly staff, just unfortunately decor is dated, but that is half the charm of a cash only, no EFTPOS..."
Michael Ekins
"Been coming here for 40+ years.
Every time I come back from.Aus, this is where I come. Good food, always. Still.have buttered bread..They never..."
Richelle Wikohika
"Not only cheapest Chinese takeaway in town but authentic & nice. Sonny & Kim ( with Sonny's sister Sue helping out) has been running this place for..."
Simon Lisa
"This is always our go to for a delicious and inexpensive meal. Kim and Suni are awesome..."
Leavy Kauri
"One of Palmy's best kept secrets! It is essential to bring cash though -- there are no EFTPOS facilities available.
Wonton soup entree for $6.80 is..."
Jen Buxton
"Great steaks! Probably the cheapest in Palmy and don't forget the yummiest Fried Banana with Ice Cream!
Would had given 5 stars but this place..."
Shaun Chan
"Asia Restaurant is our favourite place to eat. We have been going there for years. Nothing changes. The food is great and there is always plenty of..."
Nick Beamsley
"We have dined here for many many years now, this is the only place we go for Chinese takeaway and it's always great, there is reason they have been..."
Jade W
"Food is pretty good, very affordable so worth it for the savings and service is super friendly. Must remember that they don't have..."
Alex Fairbrother
"tasty, good service, generous portions of food, bread was fresh and value for money although no eftpos and there was no sign to say that. altogether..."
sage w
"Love this place best place in town for authentic Chinese meals been going for years now
First-time my partner took me when we started dating he..."
"Absolutely yummy! I am not Indian but being kiwi I know how good food should taste like. I can only add that there are many good Indian restaurants..."
Kevin Hawkins
"This is my favorite restaurant of all time. Every time i been there, the food had been outstanding. The atmosphere, service and cleanliness are..."
David Obrein
"Awesome decor. Best paneer you'll ever have, and they do a great goat curry too. Good for small to medium sized groups, or a date..."
Keegan Aplin-Thane
"Just had the most delicious dinner here! Friendly service too. We will definitely be back as there were so many other tempting options on the menu..."
Rachel Walker
"Great Food and different Varieties must..."
sumit jethi
"Beautiful quiet restaurant, distinctive decor, high quality food. Pavement table outside, friendly service. Best dining experience I've had for some..."
Alex Mitchell
"Highly recommend. Host suggested a dish and it was delicious. Tidy and relaxing restaurant like you're sitting inside a hut. A great date night and..."
Dee Castleton
"Beautifully decorated restuarant. You must check it out. The food is traditional Indian style, so not kiwi-nised - therefore it depends what style..."
Zoe Erridge
"Absolutely great food. Melting in mouth naans, great curries. Our family enjoyed..."
vijay Ganugapati
"Very clean and well priced top food and excellent service .very good to be able to have sit down meal after 9.30at night we will be..."
Darren Dawson
"This is the best Asian restaurant in Palmy, and a bit of a well kept secret. The food is..."
Brian Oliver
"Wonderful ambience and fantastic food at very reasonable prices. We will be..."
Timothy Dale
"Delicious food, cheap lunch special, amazing decor inside and extremely yummy. Vegetarian and vegan..."
Daryl Bastin
"Amazing menu and food made with love by the owners...."
Tracey Sheehy
"Best curry I have had in town! I wish I remembered which one I..."
Matt Miller
"Wow guys amazing truly loved it and good prices thanks for being in..."
"This is just the best coffee shop in NZ! Lovely friendly local atmosphere, awesome coffee and delicious smoothies and sumptuous treats with vegan..."
Jane Sibley
"Fantastic little place. Great service and delicious coffee. I turned up bang on closing time and they were more than happy to still serve me a..."
Laura Cannon
"I love this place, it is like an extension of my lounge… only better! The food is amazing, especially those scones Sophie has been making. To be..."
Bianca Caske
"Love love love! We always pass it on our way in from Welly and have finally managed to make it there - great coffee, fab decor, lovely staff and a..."
Frances Redpath
"Coffee was decent! Currently only takeaways. They got some a few food items and make other flavoured lattes. Kinda reminds me of the coffee vibes..."
Dana Young
"Loving this place like no other cafes in Palmy, simple but also neat place. I wish they open for the whole day, the fact that the atmosphere was such..."
"Our food is always delicious. Fast service. The waitress is very friendly and always has a lovely smile. Highly recommend this restaurant. Great..."
KIM RENNIE
"Great Thai. Tasty creamy green chicken curry and crispy pork pat thai. Friendly fast service. A secret meal stop worth doing up and down..."
andrew young
"Mekong Summerhill is our regular go to in Aokautere. The food is always glorious & the service delightful with the most generous wine pours in town!..."
Amanda Hadfield
"Very nice place tucked away in a quiet spot. Beautifully presented and very tasty dishes. The Thai Red Curry was very good, as was the Roti with..."
Jason “Red” Petersen
"I used to live in Thailand, and this food is amazing. Tastes just like back there. Staff are super lovely. I've been 3 times in the last few days..."
Andrew
"Amazing place. Delicious authentic food and lovely service. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with wonderful touches of..."
ngtasha leota
"Was my Grandaughters 17th birthday shared by 10x, service fabulous, staff wonderful and the food was delicious. Very welcoming with the birthday..."
Cheryl Kemp
"We were thrilled to enjoy the authentic Thai food at Mekong! such great service and wonderful staff. brilliant chefs and amazing hosts... we will be..."
brendon barnett
"Great food, great service. Very..."
Heath
"Good portion of beautiful..."
Pauline Moffat
"We have a great time at the Mekong Thai restaurant here. The food and service are fabulous. our family from the United States of America have been..."
Lyly SEA
"The meal was lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed the flavors. We will recommend the restaurant to our..."
"We were enticed off the street by a chalk board advertising Big Breakfast. The cafe was small with tables and comfy arm chairs but a sign pointed to..."
Janet Doyle
"Great food and unbeatable..."
曾婧雯
"I love this place, everytime im in palmy, great value, excellent service. 5..."
Jackson Puhia (Jaks101)
"Stop by while heading to Wellington. Small one with good food and coffee. Quiet and private upstairs lounge is perfect for time killing. Mushroom is..."
Eve Deng
"Visited trio on my wife's birthday for breakfast.Welcoming staff. Had curly fires, eggs benedict and trio veggie breakfast. Coffee was awesome. This..."
Berinder Shahpuri
"Great, simple, straight forward breakfast, nothing fancy but really really tasty without trying to be something it's not. Fantastic service, very..."
Tyler Mutch
"Really nice place. Food is simple, honest, and really great. The woman at the register is very sweet and polite. I love coming here all the..."
Mark Nelson
"Friendly staff. Serving surprisingly fast. A bit disappointed that they didn't have a dish available despite it being listed on their..."
Zopa Atata
"My partner and I come to the Trio cafe most sundays for brunch, always a good meal/service...."
sam waite
"Excellent value for money. Great coffe and good food for a relatively inexpensive..."
Tauira Carfax-Foster
"Good start for..."
Aixing Yang
"Great food at very reasonable pricing. Deserves to have a lot more..."
"Coffee was great, cookie was really nice and not too sweet. Tony is friendly and great to chat to. We also got 2 takeaway lasagne today and even..."
Lesha Jefferson
"Went to Tony's lunch bar and had a steak pie and wow it was full of meat. Best pie in..."
Carole Donaldson
"Was in a rush at lunch time came across this place . Bought a couple sandys and wow packed with delicious fresh ingredients and all the way to the..."
Edward Phipps
"Best sausage roll around great service and slices are fresh and..."
lucafranklyn
"A tucked away gem. Service was exceptional, food was amazing and and ambience was..."
Roberta Lowry
"New owner 15+ years of hospitality experience. Good value and..."
"Super coffee, super consistent, fast and friendly, worth a deviation to get..."
james Pettengill
"Absolutely perfect coffee. So often you pay for coffee and get let down, not here! This is what coffee is supposed to taste like! Alternative milks..."
Letitia Hodder
"Andrew is a friendly barista who also happens to be nationally recognised. I'm sure, in time, a lot of people will call this their..."
Gareth Bell
"Best coffee in Palmerston North and friendly service. You can tell that people really matter to them as they remember your name and coffee..."
Neil Corlett
"Best coffee in Palmy and always fantastic service!!..."
The1GeeDub
"Awesome coffee, beautifully well rounded and fresh! Great friendly service and a small discount available when you bring your own reusable cup...."
Renée Nielsen
"Consistently pleased with every brew. I find their beans well balanced, quite fruity but never overly sour or acidic. Andrew's got you..."
Matt Lister
"As always, great consistent coffee from mouthwater. thanks for feeding the addiction by adding another cart.
Ask Andrew for tips about your own home..."
James Coombe
"Fantastic coffee! Sensational..."
Jason Tarrant
"Easily the best coffee and beans you’ll find in..."
"Best cafe in Palmerston North. Great atmosphere, staff, food and coffee. Simply the best Lollie Cake/Afghans/Melting Moments all made by their great..."
Mike Tate-Davis
"The atmosphere is calm, workers are friendly and helpful. I had a shepherds pie, a tasty bite, but not enough meaty part, mainly %70 potatoes and..."
Alan WolfKiss (FaultyGun)
"Wonderful cafe. Very central just on the Square. Had a lovely lunch. Great service and friendly..."
Karen Whitton
"Found this lovely place after searching 5 other cafes that were a bust. The friendly greeting and the atmosphere were very welcoming, The lovely lady..."
Alistair Short
"Best cooked breakfast ive ever had, coffe was up there..."
Fredrik Runesson
"Super friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed the kids story time at 10am (check Facebook for days it's on). Only had a muffin and coffee but it was..."
Sarah Bell
"I find Hope Kitchen comfortable and quiet with good coffee. The kai I've eaten here had been great also. Friendly..."
MargaretAnne
"Delicious food, good prices, good gluten free..."
Tim Brown
"Always a pleasant experience and good prices. Love the..."
Vanessa Hayward
"Had such s wonderful experience. The staff all had smiles on and the food was delicious.
Love so much that the cafe has a relaxed vibe about..."
Esther Wood
"It was lovely peaceful, serene place to chillax, have a coffee and enjoy great food. We will definitely be back. Thank you..."
Carol Taylor
"Wonderful cup of cappuccino for $4. Perfect if you’re waiting for the..."
Kristoffer Tvinnereim
"Lovely place, cheerful staff. Great food. Will be going back..."
Jehanne Hardwick
"Love everything about this cafe especially the Date Scones!..."
Lisa Olivier
"Great coffee and baked goods. Every time I go there the food is..."
Bekey Burgess
"Good coffee. Good simple food. Good company. Good ambiance. There's certainly Hope..."
Jonathan B
"Amazing..."
Karl Anton Schou-Jensen
"Nice food and lots of toys and books if you have little..."
"Yum, good prices, fresh home made bread and hot cross buns. Coffee is good. Service is good. I would love to see them have a small menu so you can..."
Danielle henaghan
"Wonderful! I had been wanting to try a local Bakery and this one is fantastic.
I had a steak pie and it was very good. Perfectly flaky crusty with..."
Mae S.
"I have had wild flour cater for 3 large family events. I appreciate the hassle free service Lucca provides delivering finger food on plates ready to..."
Jayne
"Friendly staff, I had a steak pie that was SO good.
And if you’re looking for a good sized sausage roll- this is where you’ll find it. Also..."
Alida
"Best ever Easter Hot Cross Buns... along with scenes and multiple other baked goods. Highly recommended..."
Sue O'Sullivan
"Delicious fresh quiches and muffins. Would definitely recommend..."
"I eat a lot of Asian takeaways and I can honestly say Monsoon Asia is the best value large dishes only $11 takeaway and no skimping on quality..."
Rich
"We went here for dinner on a Thursday night after having heard a lot of positive reviews from friends. The place was packed, and we got the last..."
F
"I have been eating at this restaurant since the owners took over from Ken. The banquet is the best value for money, an amazing feast. Hot and Sour..."
Lilwonder
"I have been to this place on and off for the last 3 years. I have always been provided with amazing food and fast service!I will..."
"I just had 'The Wild West' combo. Was one of the best burgers I've ever had. The curly fries were awesome too. The family also loved thier burgers...."
Daniel Sanders
"Wicked set menu, wild west burger was what I had one of the best burgers I had in a long time, also got the kids burger with fries for $10.50 amazing..."
Charles Pearson
"American style burger joint situated in the Downtown Eatery on Broadway.Great location for a quick meal before a movie.The burgers are juicy and huge..."
C J
"Awesome burgers and super nice service. Didn’t expect such a decent burger with such fresh ingredients at a food court with food courts cheaper..."
Kimberley Seagar
"Tasty brunch time burger, really good, filling ,waffle stack and chicken. Macaroni salad not so hawaiian but still..."
Liz Purcell
"Amazing burgers!!! Better than a fancy restaurant and at food court prices...."
Lena Reding
"Awesome food. Very tasty and good serving sizes.
Cannot eat in a dignified way but that's ok :)
Will definitely be..."
Rhys
"wow worth havint to wait to open. its everything u can ask 4 taste size service .its a must if u are a burger person u wont be..."
Brent Robinson
"The wild west burger is bloody beautiful.A great meal for a combination under 20..."
Autagavaia Sitivi
"Amazing food, great conversation, service with a smile. Couldn't ask for anything more.
Will definitely dine in..."
"Awesome little cafe, loved the decor. Food and coffee was yummy. Looking forward to going back to try the cocktails on a late night. The owner was..."
Courtney Thompson
"This was, and to me still is the best cafe in town. Unfortunately closed down now as the owner has gone to presue her dreams it will live on as one..."
Brodie Coulter
"Great service with knowledgeable staff, a passion for coffee is definitely apparent.
Wonderful relaxing environment, would recommend to..."
Jonathan Shephard
"Dog friendly, great coffee from people who really care about the supply chain. Good food options and super comfy..."
Johnathon Kibell
"Great coffee, great service. Has a homely feel with couches to chill on. A..."
Stephh Greig
"Coffee is okay but I've had better. Snacks and service are good. Worth a..."
El Ramondo
"Best little cafe in the city. A bit hard to spot from the road. Near Briscoes. Find it and you will have found a..."
Eileen Collins
"Great coffee. Cool..."
Paul Houltham
"Only was there to help set up a gig. Very homely feel with the neat addition of having chalkboard walls that anybody can write..."
Josiah Pickering
"My favourite cafe in Palmy! Staff are super nice and make the best..."
Alex
"So relaxing nice coffee not your run of the mill coffee ..."
james mcquinn
"Love this place, chilled out and authentic. Palmy needs more places like this..."
"Fresh food added regularly to the self service buffet with a range of options. Small is 9.50 whereas large is 16.50 which I felt is pricey. Some soft..."
Pravin Charles Vaz
"Yummy Chinese food for a good price. Me and my partner shared the big plate which was the best value for money and filled us up. Sweet and sour pork..."
Melanie Liddle
"My go to place, food is always fresh and at the right temperature. Everything is at a reasonable price, and always tastes..."
Matthew Wallace
"Customer service here was really good the lady was nice and the food was good too didnt eat it all because my eyes were to big for my stomach but it..."
Michael Kauta
"My favourite place to eat. Friendly owners and the best..."
V C
"Tasty Chinese food. Friendly staff. Love to go back..."
Richard Chiu
"Best sweet and sour pork and affordable price for buffet..."
"I must say I'm pretty fussy when it comes to any desi food and usually have butter chicken as I know I won't be disappointed lol but omg we had the..."
Patricia Arif
"Brilliant place for Indian food, have had multiple dishes here and unfortunately didnt take photos but the portions very very generous and well..."
Alex Millar
"Great place for a meal. Absolutely awesome briyani with huge cuts of meat in it. Awesome & friendly people running the place. Will be back for the..."
Jullian OXC
"Great food and service, will definitely visit back to try more things from the..."
Zoheb Tida
"scrumptious, delectable a place to try to start never ending journey of Indian..."
mohammad ayaz surve
"Great find across from U-Col within walking distance from Regent theatre and bars and shopping area on Broadway.
Tikka Talks menu is varied and..."
C J
"Great kebabs and chips (with free delivery as per the flyer). Very filling and very tasty. We had the chicken and the falafel. The chicken was tender..."
Dawn W
"Ordered Tandoori Chicken, Paneer Makhani Indian hot, Daal Makhani Indian Hot and Chicken Saag Indian Hot through UberEats. The food was super..."
sumit jethi
"It was the first time I had been to the restaurant. The menu was extensive, offering different things. From Indian meals with beef, lamb, chicken,..."
Gerard Fleming
"Excellent Indian food - really tasty and good size servings for a low price. The only downside was slow service as there was only 1 waiter on at the..."
"Absolutely delicious !! This is our choice for the best sushi in Palmy. Their sushi just seems to have more flavour. The fillings are generous,..."
Doug Longmire
"Great sushi, bit expensive but amazing selection and..."
E Kelly
"Consistently good tasting food with a range of sushi and hot items. The sushi is fresh and never dried out or falling apart like some other places...."
Carel Jobsis
"You could not hope for a friendlier place to go at eat at. All the staff are happy and always ready to help. There is not only just sushi too. There..."
Niponnai
"The biggest sushi fan ever and it wasn't to bad love seaweed and raw fish customer service was all good just wasn't enough..."
Michael Kauta
"Great sushi! Prices are good, staff are very..."
B T
"Had great sushi with my family today and hubby accidentally left his phone there. Really appreciate the staff that handed it into centre security...."
Tina Wells
"`lovely friendly service and the best sushi roll take aways we have seen in..."
Matt Amoore
"Tasty inari + vege rolls. Sometimes they look and feel like they've been sitting out in room temperature for a while..."
"Large kebab is large. Great value for money. This is by far the best Kebab I have ever had. Must have if passing through or living here. Two thumbs..."
Wulfsyarn
"Hidden gem. Only kebab place I know that cook meat to order, not reheated on grill from bain marie.
If you like Turkish food. Don't go anywhere..."
James Coombe
"One of the most under rated eateries in the Manawatu, the owner takes pride in each dish he puts out, the flavors are outstanding and the prices are..."
Matt McNelis
"Amazing kebab and chips. Meat is cooked when you order which is a nice touch. The ingredients are all very good quality and the portions are really..."
Braden Scott
"I'm a regular and eat here all the time. I like dining in when I'm on my own. Free chilled water with your meal. Decent portions. Ill stay a..."
Lewis Craw
"One of the best iskender dishes I have ever had. Very polite and welcoming service. Fast service as well. Definite value for money. Highly recommend..."
Liana Wheeler-Gibbons
"Cooked to order meat tastes very good. Clean tidy premise and friendly service, I highly recommend this..."
Ded Geam
"The owner is very generous with the portion and the kebab is the best in Palmerston North, very authentic! It’s my go-to kebab..."
Jennifer Tu
"Best Kebab in..."
India N Zealand
"Quality food, and very generous portion sizes. Will definitely be..."
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