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European, Healthy, New Zealand
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Reviewed 4 days ago

My wife booked for a work group and when we arrived found 'set menus' on the table. When she asked if we could see the full menu the waiter went and got the duty manager, who called out her name loudly and then went on...to loudly and forcefully explain that when she booked the set menu would have been explained to her. When she replied that it "certainly had not" he snatched up the menus and disappeared, the full menus arriving some time later. This guy has no idea of customer service and seems to think that he and the restaurant are better than his guests. If the owners want to save their business, he needs to go immediately! Food was nice but slow, small portions and in my opinion overpriced and overrated. Having eaten here on three previous occasions I can now say I've given it my best and will never be coming backMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Restaurant was really cold inside. Went with a group of friends. Drinks were good. I ordered the special, pork belly. When it came out looked like some kind of rolled pork roast. The skin was tough like an old cracker. No crackling. There was a...puffy item on the plate, not sure what it was,maybe crackling, it was soft and chewy. Couldn’t bite into it. Others got the beef which looked better but it was mentioned a small portion. Cheesecake was good, fresh strawberries. I don’t think the prices reflect what you get.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Absolutely outstanding service and delicious food. We booked for a birthday dinner and the staff went out of their way to make it a special night. Great atmosphere and ambiance and our table of ten were all very happy with their food. A highlight for...me was the delicious breads we started our meal with… fresh, soft, warm and perfectly accompanied by high quality olive oil, balsamic and chilli. Yum!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 24 October 2023

Went to celebrate birthday. Really slow service. Very overpriced burger which wasn’t nice enough to eat. Gave feedback because they asked and they did nothing. $100 for two burgers and 2 drinks. Won’t go again.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023

This place is hands down the most overpriced place ever. The waitstaff were friendly and accommodating as we also had a dog. It's just the food is so so below average. We came as a group of 10 and had ordered heaps of different dishes...from the menu, chicken, calamari, steak and more - just a little bit of everything. Not a single on of us liked what they order, super miss, everything was either dry, cold and tastleless. and the fact that it took an hour to get our food. Plus would be the relaxing location and great venue. Atmosphere is good, I guess they just aren't as equipped for how busy they actually get. Have been here twice as well, both times super slow service, first time better taste than this time.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023 via mobile

We had a group family fathers day breakfast. It's a great place, the setting is really nice. It was our first time here and we had heard great things. Unfortunately it wasn't the greatest of mornings. The coffee was very tasty but only warm so...that was a little disappointing. The breakfast was nice but we had to wait quite a while and then the was at least a 10min gap between the first and last person at our table receiving their meal. The poached eggs were under cooked. The service was excellent and prices acceptable.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 17 July 2023

Made an appointment on the phone and the gentleman was really helpful. The meals were delicious, creative and great flavours. I had the cauliflower soup and it was amazing! Would definitely go back again.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 1 June 2023 via mobile

Welcoming and attentive service from knowledgeable staff, a wide range of delicious food and well-chosen and reasonably-priced wine. What more could you want? Love the Italian influence on the menu and the luscious extra touches that raise the food to the next level. This is...a very good restaurant. Great to have ample parking too.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 28 May 2023 via mobile

Wines well chosen, explained fully with the food, and the plates generous, full of flavour, and varied. Delicious. Every dish was good, but the sorbet and tiramisu especially brilliant.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 28 May 2023 via mobile

A truly delicious meal from start to finish. The Pizza Bread was a real treat, all puffed up and flavoured with olive oil and salt flakes. I had the Butternut Risotto, it had a tangy relish in it and crunchy crumb. My partner had the...steak sandwich and hasn’t stopped talking about how good it was. Highly recommend.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 26 April 2023 via mobile

Had a lovely lunch at Camarosa, our table of 4 had 2 keto fried chicken with a side of veg (which was just broccoli and a side of fries) and 2 fish of the day. We all really enjoyed our meals. The restaurant itself is...nice and spacious free flowing and with a cozy feel, it seemed little cramped once it started getting full as the waiter kept knocking on my chair and others as he walked passed and having to apologize constantly. I might be nitpicking here but this particular waiter with a very strong Indian accent was quite abrupt with my mum when she asked if something within in meal itself could be changed due to food allergy, the meal came with noodles and she wanted to swap it out for veg or fries, all he had to do was go and ask the chef if this was possible, but rather insisted that it couldn’t be done and said the price wouldn’t change, I was more than happy to pay the same price even if my mum wanted just the fish on its own, we asked him to ask the chef which he was annoyed about to which the chef came back and said he’d be more willing to do both. The waiter looked like an absolute knob head in front of everyone and showed no inclination of giving an apology. However the rest of the staff was very accommodating and friendly. I won’t let one rotten apple spoil this review, so I would recommend Camarosa to others as the food was delicious.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 14 April 2023

Not much more to say than Fantastic, we were greeted friendly, Waiter was great and the food was Fantastic

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 7 March 2023

Superb meal, fantastic service, warm friendly atmosphere. Reasonable price. Strongly recommend this restaurant.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 27 February 2023 via mobile

Had a super evening meal , should not have had a entree as was full by the time our shared mains came. Never have I had such tasty and delicious calamari it was outstanding followed by a shared steak which was also delicious We will...be back again thankyouMore

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 27 February 2023 via mobile

On Sunday 26th February we held our mother's 90th birthday. We had 30 guests. The service was perfect. The staff friendly and super efficient. I would not hesitate to hold a large event there again. Thank you so much. You all helped make my mothers...day perfect. Regards Alexia.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Camarosa is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5