Malo

Always seasonal, always sensational, Malo is bringing a sophisticated edge to the Hawke's Bay dining scene.

An understated, chic restaurant is the perfect setting to experience familiar flavours in a whole new way. Open, airy and soaked with natural light, this restaurant oozes contemporary flair whilst also maintaining that irresistible sense of home. And there’s no better place to soak in the Bay’s plentiful sunshine than from their easy-going patio.

Now that you’re settled in, allow Head Chef Bert van de Steeg delight your tastebuds with gastronomic eats. How about some profiteroles to start? You might be surprised but when they’re filled with duck liver parfait and goats cheese, they’re the perfect appetizer. Otherwise, the fish crudo and fried squid will inevitably get you excited for what’s to come.

Thoughtful, tasty and comforting, the signature mains press all the right buttons. From Freedom Farm's pork belly to fish of the day with crushed potato and stellar cuts from the butcher’s block, Malo is modern cuisine at its finest and most decadent. Go on, indulge.