Camarosa

Just a 10-minute drive from the city centre, Camarosa sits quietly on a strawberry farm, blending countryside serenity with an elegant café and restaurant setting. Natural wood, rustic stone and lush greenery frame an unhurried, relaxed and restful dining room, where warm hospitality, an extensive beverage selection and a farm-to-plate spirit set the tone for an experience to remember.

Championing the bounty of the Waikato, the kitchen keeps things classical with a contemporary twist. Expect bold yet balanced flavours drawn from fresh local produce: perhaps warm house bread dipped in extra virgin olive oil and oregano before pork and prawn dumplings with soy, sesame and coriander; a pizza margherita or a pizza ortolana with roasted eggplant and whipped feta; then chicken breast supreme with roasted kumara, charred broccolini and romesco. To finish, vanilla crème brûlée or a double chocolate brownie with salted caramel and hokey pokey ice cream.

Fresh, hearty and healthy is the guiding spirit, and the team strives to help guests feel at home. Whether popping out of town for a leisurely lunch or settling in for supper, there is something for everybody. Book in, breathe out, and let Camarosa remind you of the beauty and fresh flavours of the Waikato, one delicious plate at a time.