Stopped in here for lunch. There were 11 of us so we had to sit inside. The service was very slow…read moreand it took so long for our food to come out to the table. They weren't even that busy. I ordered the margherita pizza and it was not very good at all. Super greasy, I've never seen one with cherry tomatoes on it and there were hardly any. Everyone else felt like the food was just "meh" as well.

The food looks good but it doesn't taste good. The service is kind of horrible because our waiter…read morewould say she will go get something for us and then literally forget... she did it with water, forks, plates, tabasco sauce. The environment is alright, but the utensils are pretty dirty and it looks like they don't throughly wash them... like the dirty cups. And there's a lot of flies swapping around the area.

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.

Had the rigatoni zingara which was very good. The portions are large, and the quality is excellent…read more Service was fast and courteous.

Amazing ! We were looking for something suitable before a big event so thought we would try this…read morerestaurant. We had a wonderful meal and the restaurant was lovely. We shared a ceasar salad to start and it was lovely, really fresh lettuce and the dressing was just right (I don't like overpowering dressings). Then for mains which we both had trouble deciding on, we went with the waitresses recommendations which were spot on. The Fettuccini Royal and the Chicken Migon. The pasta was delicious and really tasted authentic. The star of the night was the chicken, on top of a sweet potatoe rosti with a light cream sauce, it was superb - chicken was moist and tender and the sauce devine. Service was good, and although the menu dos note that meals could take a while due to using fresh ingredients it was a tad too long, so let them know if time is of an issue. Overall a great experience and we would come back anytime.

This was our best meal in all of New Zealand. 14 of us and we were all happy with our meals. The…read morepizza was delicious and 3 had the lasagna and said it was the best lasagna they have ever had. Great service. Super accommodating. A must try!

Good food especially the calamari. Totally indifferent wait staff. Drinks are weak, pizza was…read morealright. Stingy in toppings

Cute, airy spot with very nice service. Reasonable wine…read moreprices. You'll need to talk to the manager about the wines as the servers don't have much experience with them. We started with a pepperoni and sausage pizza - 6 smallish slices and then a very nice Chicken Saltimboca. They had no red pepper flakes but they did have a spicy chili oil that we were able to add to give the pizza a little zip. The crust was well cooked and crispy. The chicken used a full breast instead of flattened chicken breast pieces that we are used to seeing for this dish, however it was still very tasty and a very good deal. The lighting and ambiance is nice, the table service was good and we would recommend this if you are in Taupo and want a tasty Italian meal.

Food was, meh. Drinks, adequate…read more Gin & Tonic - $16, extra shot of gin $9 Pizza - 12" pizza - $24 thin, crust over cooked, good meat, melted cheese. Lasagna- one piece- $18, a tad salty but actually really tasty. Grated cheese - under 1gram - $2. You read that right. $2 for grated cheese. See the pics for how much cheese you actually get. "Wow, look at all that cheese!" Eye roll. Can't understand the waiters and everything was sloooooow. But other than all that, I'd never go back.

The food was not bad but the restaurant felt lifeless. It was almost empty, the inside looked…read moreworn-out and the menus were wrinkled and stained. Food: We had a Tazio (Margherita) pizza and a Varzi (Chicken) pizza. The crust was cracker-like (did not like it). The toppings were plentiful, and there was a lot of cheese, but the pizzas did not have a lot of flavor. Service: Efficient Ambiance: 'Tired'

I love this place. Everything that i ordered tasted sooo good. A lot of people inside. i ordered…read morethe fetucchini Europa, it was very tasty as well as the vegetables dish and the Pizza was so good too. I would recommend this place and will definetely go back here.

Not sure how this place stays in business!…read more The tables, menus, silverware, glasses and water bottle were filthy. The only reason we stayed was all other restaurants were packed with a 45+ minute wait. Their restaurant was only half full...Red Flag! We ordered the bread appetizer with olive tapenade and infused olive oils for dipping. The olive tapenade looked like it had been sitting out for a couple of days(possibly reused) and the balsamic vinegar was hardened under the olive oil(also looked old and dried out). My daughter ordered spaghetti which I tried and the tomato sauce was inedible. The 2 stars was for the pizza which was a little below average. I liked the crust although the toppings were bland and center was soggy. Also was not cut into individual pieces so we were left to cut ourselves with our butter knife. Will definitely not return and choose starvation over dining at this establishment.

We had really good service. Loved the outdoor seating and the Menu. All food was delish except…read morethe arrancinni balls. Nice sized portions.

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

Excellent Italian restaurant . They have a happy hour from 4-6 and a pizza and beer special for…read more$10. Lucky find as it is off the main drag. The pasta dishes were excellent that we ordered. It is well worth a try if you are in the area. Prices are reasonable.

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.