Below is a list of the top and leading Italian Restaurants in Hamilton. To help you find the best Italian Restaurants located near you in Hamilton, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Hamilton’s Best Italian Restaurants:
The top rated Italian Restaurants in Hamilton are:
- Portofino – simple yet tasty Italian dishes
- Caffe’ Centrale – the only Italian owned Italian restaurant in Hamilton
- Milanos Halal Pizza Hamilton – pizzas prepared from freshly made doughs
- Adriana’s Restaurant – uncompromised traditional Italian recipes
- Pizza Bites – the premier pizza maker in the region
Portofino
Portofino has opened to the Hamilton community 30 years ago. The Italian restaurant has maintained its reputation for superior quality and impressive customer service throughout the years. Their serving of traditional Italian cuisines offers warmth and passion of the family-operated business. Each meal is made from fresh ingredients and prepared in a simple manner without the culinary theatrics. What they rely on is the natural flavour brought by their high-quality ingredients served in an Italian setting. The kitchen team sources their products from the local market and some directly imported from Europe to deliver that authentic Italian flavour.
Products/Services:
Wine, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Appetisers & Bread, Antipasti, Mains, Side Dishes, Gourment Pizza, Gourmet Salad
LOCATION:
Address: 237 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
Phone: (478) 342-034
Website: www.portofino.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Best Italian food in town! Love the staff and haven’t ordered a bad dish yet!” –Rachel M.
Caffe’ Centrale
Caffe’ Centrale remains to be the only Italian-owned and operated Italian restaurant in Hamilton, New Zealand. Marco Scarpa is the head chef and owner while Alessandro Bressi is the gelato maker and second chef. Together the duo oversees the operation of the restaurant from the early morning quest for the freshest ingredients to the preparation and serving of their signature dishes. Their menu boasts the high-quality products present in Hamilton cooked to perfection with secret spices and prepared the Italian way.
Products/Services:
Starters/Antipasto, Main Meals/Primo Platti, Desserts/Dolce
LOCATION:
Address: 10 Alma Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
Phone: (478) 381-013
Website: www.caffecentrale.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Best Italian restaurant in the area where they obviously make everything from scratch. Have always enjoyed everything they have served. The tiramisu is incredible and not the over sweet chocolatey dessert most places serve. Friendly staff and great service.” –Bryan Russell
Milanos Halal Pizza Hamilton
Milanos Halal Pizza Hamilton serves mouth-watering pizzas and other Italian favourites. The Italian restaurant’s owner is its own chef with more than 25 years of experience in pizza making and uses freshly made dough for the pizza. These doughs are hand-kneaded daily and mixed with their signature spices to obtain that Italian aroma and taste. Diners must try their best-selling pizzas, Portuguese grilled chicken, and their gourmet fish and burgers. Their Portuguese chicken is marinated with their in-house lemon flavoured sauce grilled and fried depending on the diner’s preference.
Products/Services:
Classic Pizza, Traditional Pizza, Gourmet Pizza, Meat Pizza, Vegetarian Pizza, Seafood Pizza, Burger Deals, Chicken Deals, Shank & Chops, Seafood Deals, Side Order, Drinks
LOCATION:
Address: 75 Ward Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
Phone: (478) 349-999
Website: www.milanospizza.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Decent quality for cheaper and affordable rates. Good for quick breaks and not heavy on the pocket either. Always a go-to spot for students.” –Joshua Dsilva
Adriana’s Restaurant
Adriana’s Restaurant carries a rich history of passion and dedication towards Italian cuisines. Its original owner Adriana founded the restaurant in the mid-1980s and was the first Italian restaurant in Hamilton. At present, it is owned by Anna and John who maintained the quality of service, superior flavours of dishes, and Italian feel of the restaurant. They have retained the traditional recipes curated by Adriana herself, making it the favourite spot of regional and international guests. The restaurant is located opposite the Novotel and close to the Sky Riverside Casino and Ibis.
Products/Services:
Antipasto (Appetizers), Primo Piatto (First Course), Secondo (Main Course), Dolce (Dessert), Caffe e Vino (Coffees and Wine), Specials
LOCATION:
Address: 6 Alma Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
Phone: (478) 380-370
Website: www.adrianas.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“We searched for a pasta restaurant and turned out it was more. It’s a very traditional and authentic Italian restaurant that we couldn’t find in Auckland. We had ravioli and farfalle, both were super good. The lady who I guess is the owner offered us complimentary garlic bread when we were waiting for our pasta. The service was excellent, will definitely go again when we go to Hamilton next time. We enjoyed our dinner so much, oh and don’t forget to try the dessert.” –Winifred Tam
Pizza Bites
Pizza Bites is Hamilton’s favourite pizza take away store. The Italian snack joint offers an assortment of pizza choices that would suit the taste of picky eaters. Diners can choose from their $7 pizzas namely the ham pizza, cheese pizza, beef pizza, Hawaiian pizza, pepperoni pizza, cheesy garlic pizza, and veggie pizza. All have its dough smothered with a rich tomato base, sprinkled with mozzarella cheese and topped with either ham, beef, pineapple, pepperoni, and capsicum with the exception of the cheesy garlic version that has a garlic base, mozzarella cheese and oregano.
Products/Services:
Chicken Pizza, Vegetarian Pizza, Meat Pizza, Seafood Pizza, Lamb Pizza, Sides, Dessert Pizza
LOCATION:
Address: 21 Hukanui Road, Fairfield, Waikato 3214
Phone: (478) 547-385
Website: www.pizzabites.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“I was impressed with how carefully the pizza was made, evenly distributed toppings, generous portions, even the sauce drizzle was immaculate. Compared to a chain store where your toppings are seemingly blasted on from across the kitchen with an air cannon…
I will definitely be returning to try out more flavours, would really recommend giving this store a try!” –Nathan Lear
