Popular restaurants

Spice up your group chit-chat with a flavorsome feast at Collingwood Street where this Sichuan Style Restaurant is located. You will be awestruck with their stir-fried noodles with lamb, dry tofu and peanut dipped in spicy sauce, stuffed and sizzling eggplants with pork mince, and rice with all the vegetable trimmings. They also serve unmissable dumplings in a flavorsome sauce that is the perfect example of a balance between sweet, sour, and spicy.

Located on Riverbank Lane, the bar-splash-eatery is served by Mr. Pickles Bar. They serve a wholesome plate of beef-cheek croquettes, beer-battered fish sliders, beer-battered fish sliders, and appetizing sticky pork ribs. The place is perfect if you are looking for a date night destination. The restaurant is soaked in the views of the Waikato River. This place has a tricky balance between being both sophisticated and casual at the same time. Book a table for two for a magical experience.

The restaurant is located on Jellicoe Drive, Hamilton East. During the day they serve a cafe menu and at night it is more restaurant-esque. This is one of the finest restaurants in Hamilton. The locals are fans of its delicious food with three crafted beers, tasty wines, and creative cocktails. Visit here Wednesday to Saturday for their top-notch dishes that include roasted lamb ribs, mushroom ricotta gnocchi, and delicious pan-fried market fish. You’ll need to save some extra space for their dessert, a salted dark chocolate tart.

Located at Alma Street, Hamilton CBD, this restaurant is the oldest in Hamilton. It has a flawless reputation among the locals of Hamilton. They serve real Italian food. In their prime menu, you can order spaghetti Marinara with Italian tomatoes and fresh herbs tossed with prawns and mussels in a good amount. They have an Italian menu for coffee and wine too. So, it is the best place to finish your meal with Italian wine.

For those craving Sichuanese cuisine, it’s The Chilli House, a gem on Victoria Street. It will take you on a tour of the Chinese province of Sichuan through magical transport. Their dishes have a good punch of spice and flavour. There are plenty of tasty options on the menu, so a hungry stomach is all that needs to come here. You will end up licking your bowl once you try their handmade dumplings.

Located on Victoria Street, Hamilton CBD, this restaurant will take you on a journey of Vietnamese flavors. Their menu showcases a blend of classic street food, noodle dishes, and salads. They serve the best option between rice paper roll, banh mi, chicken curry, and pho-noodle soup with bursting spicy flavors of cloves, cinnamon, and fresh herbs. Having all this, it is no wonder Banh Mi is a wonderful restaurant in the city.

Palate Restaurant is on Alma Street. The place is the most ideal match between the right wine and the right meal. As a true food & wine expert, the Palate restaurant knows the magic of bringing food and wine together.

The restaurant is located at Sapper Moore-Jones Place, Hamilton CBD. As the name suggests its quality and deliciousness will leave you ‘Wooed’. Brainchild of Josh Emett and Fleur Caulton, they introduced Madam Woo in Queenstown. They serve bold flavors inspired by Malaysian street food. Their iconic flaky Hawker rolls are unmissable.

The restaurant is located in the middle in the heart of Chartwell, Hamilton, Smith & McKenzie is much more than a restaurant. It’s an experience that takes guests to the classic New York steakhouses of the past. As Hamilton continues to develop to become a culinary and cultural center located in the NZ’s Waikato area, Smith & McKenzie is proudly atop the list as a must-visit spot for foodies visitors, locals, and tourists alike.

Being the leading foodie destination in Hamilton, Gothenburg never fails to serve a wholesome plate. This cafe cum bar restaurant has a stunning ambiance with bright and beautiful decorations and the floor-to-ceiling window frames a panoramic view of the Waikato River.