Homey cozy Italian restaurant in this old Dunedin city center. What a spot to hide away from the…read morecrowded. Easily walk in and take a seat by the window, enjoy the colorful glasses of the time reflections, breathe in, prepare a few minutes for your order. Try the Italian soup with nice simple Cibatta bread, following beautiful bolognese pasta, then comes the amazing authentic Italian style pizza. Crispy, tomato base and full of all sorts topping. Mushroom, salami, peppers, chili, and the simple smell of the wheat. Mingling with the fire, the genuine human wisdom and intelligence. Key factor to form a good Italian meal. Perfect ambience for a nice night dinner with family friends or even first date. A must-try.

It's been around a long time doing the same thing so what they do is pretty well practiced. Food is…read moreokay, nothing special but comes out quickly, the restaurant is big enough to take big groups and you can often get a table without a booking. Restaurant can be very noisy however. Unfortunately it's the only Italian style restaurant we have at the moment.

Yum!!!! Came here for a late breakfast/early lunch and the food is delicious...and huge…read more The Hound Dog is everything good in the world. HUGE slices of banana bread French toast topped with jam, bacon and a cream. A big smear of PB on the plate as well. It's a sweet - salty - crunchy (they sprinkled peanuts on top) combo that is amazing. Coffee is pretty delicious too. Nice atmosphere - very laid back. I'd come again!

I read an article in the newspaper about restaurants that are preserving old buildings and that got…read moremy interest. We had an omelet and their fresh sourdough bread. It was delicious and the kitchen even split the omelette and salad for us. Nice ambience with a bit of whimsy in a beautiful building. Make sure you look carefully at the entrance and area above it when you are inside. Also, the bathroom has an original stone wall that is great. Don't miss that.

Nice ambiance and lighting. I ordered the Jitsu plate which said it came with salad but for some…read morereason no salad ever came. Nevertheless, I thought the portion sizes were quite generous. I got the sautéed veggies and chicken teriyaki. Plus some gyoza. It was more food than I could eat! Very tasty.

I walked past after having a meal next door.. Interesting…read moresetting as I can see what they're trying to do but perhaps need some finishing touches to complete their vision. Great food though! Fresh ingredients and everything cooked and made fresh. The ramen was great, our sushi (chicken and smoked salmon) tasted fresh and vibrant. The karaage chicken popcorn was also good as was my salmon steak.. We sat on the lower tables which made our experience more pleasant.. Considering the location and quality of food I thought the pricing was also very generous. Good place for big groups and being away from the city noise. I would happily dine back.

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Love it! Absolutely delicious and authentic food at reasonable prices. They offer an…read moreall-you-can-eat $10 buffet and heaps of other options, including desserts.

I have a bit of a biased review... I had returned from a wildlife tour pretty late at night on a…read moreThursday and there weren't many open options at that point. I had seen Velvet Burger prior to starting the tour and kept that in my back pocket as the menu looked pretty good. So I ran in once my tour returned... and they ended up letting me order a takeaway chicken burger :D Despite closing up, they made it pretty fast and I ran back to my hotel to eat it. It was so good... I was really thankful they let me order so late, AND that the food was as good as it was. I had the chicken burger w/ bacon... super delicious. I may have eaten it super fast as it was late and I was quite hungry :O But I know I loved it. I would go back again (earlier in the day) if I returned to Dunedin :D

I honestly did not want to settle on a burger joint at the beginning, but was a surprised to find…read moredinner at most places closed early in Dunedin. Velvet 21 was still making it happen well past 10pm. Kurt is awesome. Makes it feel like a fine dining establishment. Music was upbeat while we watched the drunk people down below in the large open window. Even had a wine and vegetarian option for the girlfriend to keep her at bay. Perfect if you plan to just walk around and drink at various places. Don't waste your time at the sit down places.

My friends and I were staying at the Park Regis for the night to break up our drive to ChCh; the…read morelobby receptionist recommended this next-door cafe as the best place to grab lunch, so we took her advice. This cute two-story cafe has a lot to offer not just for the tummy but for the eyes and body, too. The lower level seating offers cozy leather chairs for lounging in an intimate setting, the counter level has tall top tables for a quick coffee break and the second story loft is a brighter, casual dining experience. Though the cafe counter is small, they have a lot to offer. They have an extensive breakfast menu (served all day on weekends and until 2pm on weekdays) that ranges from muesli and banana loaves to eggs benedict and crepes. Missed the breakfast menu? Never fear, lunch is just as appetizing. They have a whole range of options for the pickiest of people including vegetarian options (like the risotto or the fritters). I had the Toasted Ciabatta Sandwich which allows you to choose 3/6 options: sundried tomato, chorizo, ham off the bone, swiss cheese, sheep cheese and caramalized onions. I tried the sundried tomato, ham off the bone and swiss cheese which was delicious! There are also soups and salads for the smaller appetites. Thirsty for more than coffee? Try one of their selections of wines or beers. Under 21? Try their cold sodas; I prefer the ginger beer.

A sweet little spot to grab brunch. Serving up one of my favourite international beans, Coffee…read moreSupreme! The menu here is small but well thought out. For the gluten free people there's a lot on offer and generally at no extra cost which was nice to see. Small cabinet of freshly baked goods on offer. Friendly staff and efficient service.

On my penultimate day in New Zealand before heading back to Seattle, I wanted to have some lamb. I…read moresearched high and low on yelp, tripadvisor, and google and found 3 restaurants with potential. The first was out of business, the second offered a hot stone, so you can cook your own lamb (no thanks, I'm out to eat, please have the trained chef cook my food) and Lone Star. Knowing its Texas influence, I was worried that my vegetarian wife would be left eating salad. Nope, there were four vegetarian "mains" and none were devoid of nutrients (aka pasta and veggies). I chose Lone Star. We were seated quickly by an upbeat host and asked to sit in the corner table, to which he obliged. Our server was friendly and down to earth and we got mushrooms and a salad for a starter and the mushrooms were delish! The salad also hit the spot. For mains, I got the lamb shoulder with mashed taters and asparagus, peas and spinach mixed together. It was aesthetically pleasing and I had the runner load up my potatoes with fresh cracked pepper. My wife's burger was HUGE and the chips (fries) were plentiful. We had 2 large Diet Cokes with lotsa ice and a pitcher of water, not a little carafe that I can drink in 3 gulps. The desserts looked great, including Hokey Pokey ice cream, but we passed. Our bill was $88 NZD ($59 USD). Well worth it. I met the manager after and he was a pleasure and I could tell he was taking care of the business.

The best part of the menu. Of course is desserts and of I left room for the chocolate pudding. It…read morewas a great way to finish a wonderful evening. The staff were outstanding. Thank you

Very cute and romantic restaurant with friendly staff. The restaurant advertises itself as an…read moreItalian and french restaurant. I ordered the spaghetti carbonara. What a disappointment. The dish was Italian but modified to be more appealing to local taste. It had too much overpowering smoked bacon.

We just loved this little restaurant, it felt warm and welcoming…read more Several dishes stood out for both of us, I opted for Fried Gnocchi, Funghi Fume, and my wife had Roman Carbonara. We both agreed that our dishes were sublime, we wanted them to last longer. The staff were very friendly, and we just loved the decor too.

Went here for dinner on a Saturday with three people. I ordered the Cantonese noodles with chicken…read more It came with a lot of chicken as well as some vegetables (not listed in the menu description). The menu has a lot to try and the restaurant can accommodate large groups.

Typical Taiwan cuisine with many more choices from Chinese traditional dishes. Quickly served,…read morefresh, and like a home-made lunch or dinner.

Amazingly delicious food here, with crazy variety for a place this small. Also, it's a great value…read morelocated amidst a long street filled with pretty ordinary, more expensive fare. There are a ton of vegetarian options (I had tastes of 3, and all were delicious!), which is refreshing in the Land of the Meat Pie. The only slight drawback is that service is slow & a bit indifferent Some of this may be because the place was very busy, which is, of course, a good sign. In the balance, Sra. C. & I would come back for sure. By the way, "medium hot" was not very hot, so gauge your capsicum appropriately.

I didn't believe in love at fist site but then one day I walked into Taj Mahal. The atmosphere…read more.. heavenly. The staff... heavenly with a pregnant glow. The food... I would give my life for because it is so heavenly. This is a great spot for both intimate dinner and big group BYOs. In my opinion Indian food is slept on and the Taj is a great way to help people see the genius behind it.