In 2015 Palate celebrates ten years since the restaurant first opened. Head chef and owner Mat McLean and his team deliver one of the best food and wine experiences in the Waikato. Located beside the river in the heart of Hamilton the spacious, monochromatic, split-level restaurant provides the perfect setting for fresh, seasonal top quality produce matched to a stunning wine list. We visited Palate recently to try their Degustation. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the service was beyond excellent. The food was extremely well presented and delicious although being a large eater I was still a little hungry at the end. My favorite dish of the evening was the “Study of Granny Smith Apples” which was paired with a very nice dessert...
At Cullens we only use naturally farmed foods, so the meals are as happy and healthy as can be. We use pork and bacon from Freedom Farm’s, Hawke’s Bay lamb, Mahi Farm eye fillet and free range chicken and eggs.
This is our first time to Momento in Hamilton and we are enjoying our experience. There are toys for the kids, there is a nice ambience and on this cold rainy day the surroundings are warm and inviting. The staff are friendly and helpful and importantly the coffee is great. Rebecca had a slice however which she only rates as...
Adriana’s caffe & ristorante was established in the eighties as Hamilton’s first authentic Italian cuisine restaurant. Named after the original owner, (Adriana – a vivacious and talented Italian lady), Adriana’s has been trading successfully from its Alma Street premises in the CBD for 18 years and is proudly the oldest restaurant in the city. Renowned for its unique and intimate ambience, its level of personalised service and its consistently authentic Italian cuisine, Adriana’s remains a popular first-choice for discerning Hamiltonians, the many international visitors to the city, including many patrons from Auckland and other regional centres. We invite you to come and enjoy a truly memorable dining experience at Adriana’s. (To avoid disappointment, prior reservations are advised) Adriana’s is Fully Licensed. Secure Parking is available at Sky Riverside Casino which is adjacent to the Novotel and just a short walk from Adriana’s. Open Monday to Saturday from 6.00pm till...
