That crust.....but really, the crust! The buttery, crispy,…read moredelicious doughy crust gives you just enough grease to say YES PIZZA, but not enough to leave you feeling, ugh that was a lot of pizza. We each ordered a small pie, and were over whelmed with the variety of choices. Super hard to pick, they all sounded so yummy (we took notes for pizza to make at home). We settled on a Meat lovers and a Greek special (woo more lamb). Back to the crust. The pizza had the wonderful Pizza Hut crust taste (sorry if you don't get that reference-Pizza Hut is a US craving but it's so greasy you feel bad eating it so you don't...but this pizza allows you to have that Pizza Hut taste in a fresh way!)...anyways, the crust is amazing, topped in creative sauce (they change up the generic tomato sauce to match the pizza toppings, which was a wonderful creation!). The cheese was melty, but with a little browning to give it a burnt cheese taste. Then the toppings, they don't skimp. They load it on, spread it around, cut it up, and present it in a neat way. The service was super fast. There are only two mini tables so it's more of a take and go place, but once seeing the pizza we had to sit there and devour.

We had a very reasonable lunch here yesterday on our way to Waitomo., It was pretty different…read morefrom what the Lonely Planet described, but that is on the guidebook, not the restaurant. (weak beer list, for example) I had a plate of ribs with barbecue sauce, while my wife ordered sticky chicken. She was, I am sorry to say, a bit mean to the restaurant -- she has asked whether the sticky chicken was spicy, and was told that it wasn't. Then when it arrived, she expressed her discontent but repeatedly refused their offers to bring her something else. What really impressed me was how persistent but the waiter and the manager were in trying to make things right with her, despite her refusal to accept that. New Zealand nice meets midwestern stubborn.

The best meal I had in New Zealand! The pork belly bowl was absolutely delicious. It was so fresh…read moretasting and the pork belly was perfect. It wasn't greasy--it was airy and the perfect consistency. I keep saying perfect because it was just perfect! The toastie was also so good and the fries were tasty! The service was warm with plenty of drink refills. It's the perfect stop after a long day at the glow worm caves!

Went to Alpino for dinner. Very friendly staff and quick service! We ordered the margarita pizza,…read moreoctopus, burrata, the 200g tenderloin, and the fish of the day (which was snapper). They were all really good! Location was quite good as well with parking a one minute walk from the restaurant. Seems like a very popular place so I would recommend getting a reservation before going. There is also an Italian gelato shop just across the street if the desserts at Alpino don't suit you. Overall, really good and highly recommend for anyone in the area!

Great food and amazing service. Can be loud when busy, but a good atmosphere. And price wise food…read moreisn't to bad

Aside from the attitude I initially got when I entered (I had to pee super badly and asked for the…read morebathroom--perhaps they thought I wasn't actually stoping for food) it was good. I enjoyed the kumara and pistachio salad, and the wine was decent. I think they could do a bit to improve the ambiance, but there aren't many options in Waitomo. Given that, this place is perfectly solid.

Agree with most of the other ratings here. Avoid at all costs. It took us TWO HOURS to get the…read morefood. Asked for the TV to be changed to a channel with a big match on and it never happened. Distinctly got the impression that locals were heavily favored over tourists. Worst place we stopped on our trip.

We grabbed a coffee here before heading out on our tours. It was early in the morning and we were…read morein need of a little pick me up. The lady working was quiet and not super friendly but produced the coffee just the same. I tried asking about gluten free breakfast items but she wasn't sure or particularly responsive but another employee mentioned they don't open until later in the morning for food anyway. We settled for a bag of chips and some coffee and overall it was pretty decent to help tide us over before our tour left. The coffee was not of the quality we've come to enjoy in New Zealand, but from American standards it was okay.. not sure if that's saying much. All in all it is a convenient place to grab a quick and relatively reasonably priced snack before creepin on some glow worms.

This is a cafe inside of a cave tour gift shop/check in. Pre made sandwiches, hamburgers and hot…read morebreakfast are offered here. I had a ham croissant and coffee. It was average but I wouldn't return here especially to eat.

Popped in for a late night snack with my daughter. Menu was great with lots of options. Ordered the…read moresalmon pizza and fries to share. Delicious. Our waitress Kate was great too helpful and attentive. Will definitely be back.

From the owner: Casual dining in the heart of Hamilton. Serving up wood-fired pizzas and a delicious selection of…read moreshare-plates using the best local produce the Waikato has to offer. Gluten free and vegan options available.

Food was delicious and was able to get gluten free bases which was amazing…read more Service was great. The two blokes that were working tonight (18/01/2026) were super helpful and friendly. Cute little place that offers both dine in and take away. Would come back here when needing pizza

The Ortolani Pizza was fantastic, Delicious wood fired…read morecrust & the toppings provided an exceptional texture and taste. We enjoyed dining in the back dining area of the restaurant with a glass of wine. Service was friendly and attentive. Very nice late evening experience and we will return to try their other pizzas.

Imperfetto is no longer there. A New place called Mama Rosa's replaced it. Good Pizza though. We…read morecan recommend the new place.

Legit pizza, the cheese was ok. Not a huge value but a pizza can be shared by two people. Beer and…read morewine offered. Close to the Regent Hotel.

Absolutely a delightful surprise. We came here as part of an excursion and didn't expect much, but…read morethe experience exceeded expectations. The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful, the restaurant has a unique and well-suited style, and the staff were warm and welcoming. It was a wonderful addition to our trip.

This restaurant deserves 5 stars for the ambience and quality of the food. I ordered the prime rib…read morewith the mushroom cream sauce, mashed potatoes, and grilled vegetables. The steak was cooked to perfection l, was bone-in, and was a large portion that I shared with my partner. My partner ordered the beef bolognese and he said it was delicious, but the portion size was not as large as the prime rib. Service was so-so. We arrived without a reservation and was only offered outside seating, although there were several tables available inside. We were out of water halfway through our meal and had to request a refill of our carafe. No big issues, and the place still deserves 5 stars. We are visiting Matamata from United States, and we so enjoyed this restaurant for our first meal after arriving. I highly recommend making a reservation first and ordering the prime rib.

Craft is a new restaurant on Hood Street, recently opened in the last few months by the same folks…read morethat brought us Gothenberg. It's actually located in the old Gothenberg spot on Hood Street. When you walk in, you notice the same sense of style and aethetics that make Gothenberg so pleasant and enjoyable. Craft specializes in pizzas, sliders and beer. Now, the sign out front does actually say that, but if you are looking for something OTHER than those things, then move on. The menu is somewhat limited in that respect. However, in terms of the variety and quality of the pizza and sliders, you won't be left wanting. I came here without the kiddos and with my husband and in-laws, who were visiting from the States. My husband was very happy with the beer selection (I was the driver none for me that night). Though the food is pizza and burgers, you definitely are getting the upper-end version of these items (not typical pub-type fare). The flavor palate is interesting and tasty (and if you ever had the sliders at Gothenburg, you'd have a sense of what is on offer at Craft). The servers were great and friendly. It's wasn't too busy, but it was a Wednesday night. They have some lounge type indoor seating, and some "social" types of seating (e.g. long, high top tables, a high-top counter along the wall) and may well get crowded on a busier night. They have also maintained some of the outdoor seating that was there from Gothenburg as well. All in all, I'll be back again on a future date night. They might be perfectly happy to have your children there, but I don't intend to find out :)

So happy with the meal and service we received tonight at Craft. The waiter was absolutely lovely…read moreand accommodating, even going the extra mile to fix the leg of our table as it was slightly off and wobbly. Steak was cooked amazing and couldn't get enough of the potatoes with cheese and sour cream. Left feeling very full and satisfied. Will definitely be back.