Adriana's Restaurant

Adriana's Restaurant

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+64 7-838 0370+ Add website
Hours
Mon
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Tue
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Wed
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Fri
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.1 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
Italian, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner
features
Does this restaurant serve Romana food?
CUISINES
Italian, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles437 reviews
Excellent
312
Very good
75
Average
26
Poor
10
Terrible
14

Passenger12754087122
Hamilton1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • couples
As a self confessed foodie, I can say that I have very rarely eaten a meal that totally exceeded my expectations. The entire experience was excellent. The food was exceptional , the ambience both lively and pleasant, the service was prompt,friendly and welcoming. As a coeliac I am often reticent to dine out, however Adriana's is GF proactive and utterly trustworthy. I would recommend Adriana's to anyone wanting the whole package.
Written 2 March 2024
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Kylea Anne
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • none
I went in on saturday night with my parents, I had the pesce alla parmigiana - the fish with lemon and parmesan sauce and my parents had steak. All our meals were brought out in a very timely manner and did not disappoint. In New Zealand we struggle to find fish that is predominantly boneless but i was able to eat my entire plate without a single bone in sight. The steaks were cooked exactly how we asked for them and the sauces were incredible. I highly recommend Adriana's, the atmosphere and service is lovely.
Written 8 March 2023
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Angus L
Whangarei458 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • couples
You made our night special. Quirky little restaurant like those found all over Italy. Obviously family business run with the care and attention you would expect. The food was simple delicious Italian flavours, fish was very fresh and perfectly cooked so as still glistening and flakey. Chicken was succulent and love that a proper balanced meal is served with adequate fresh vegetables. Nice wine and very nice port to finish. We recommend to anyone. Busy so obviously has good reputation locally.
Written 19 May 2022
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Julie R
Hamilton12 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • family
This place is definitely over-rated and we should have gone next door to Cafe Centrale. Food was average and restaurant is just dingy, small and you have to wait so long to be served even though there's probably 8 tables in the whole restaurant! Will never go back or recommend! If this is authentic Italy then I don't want to go to Italy. I feel sorry for the waitresses having to work in that dingy place.
Written 13 February 2024
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Anne Jacobs
dear, dear me! After 25 years of ownership and satisfying approx. 20,000 Discerning Diners per year for a quarter of a century, Julie R. visits us in January, writes her review in February, and her first statement is to name and promote a restaurant “next door” (….a little fishy?). When comparing our interior with noisy, gaudily lit and decorated Shopping Mall Food Courts and/or Fast-food burger/chicken outlets, we concede that to the average eye, ours may be deemed “dingy”. Thankfully, our Discerning Diners appreciate the uniqueness of the ambience that our intimate interior, and our unrivalled levels of personalised service, helps to create. The rather generous seating space provided at each of our 17 Tables (not 8), allows our friendly Wait Staff to attend to our customers’ needs with ease and efficiency. The warmth, friendliness and high standard of personalised service that our Wait Staff provide to our customers, stems from the happy, rewarding and secure employment that they enjoy. We do however, encourage Julie R. to visit Italy – a remarkable country!
Written 17 February 2024
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230Lynette
Rotorua District23 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • couples
Our meal was rushed through - entree was served too quickly and then our main set down as the entree dishes were cleared. Food average and differed to what was described on the menu. Pasta was tasteless, definitely would not go back.
Written 9 November 2023
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DinerOnTheLoose
5 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • none
I have eaten Italian food all over the world, including in Italy itself. The food here is not a great example of Italian food. The appetizer menu is unattractive. $9.50 for a square of bread topped with chopped tomatoes?! So many Italian classics are missing from the menu. Caprese? Polenta? Does the kitchen even have prosciutto or burrata? Kapiti ice cream is NOT gelato (even if you charge $13.50 for it). The main dishes were good if the portions were smallish and the cream sauce heavy. Tiramisu was tasty. I can forgive some of this given that it must be challenging to get the right ingredients in NZ. But I cannot forgive the terrible service. We were seated for an hour before the server even approached our table. Our mains came out one at a time with a long wait between them. The server would bring a single main dish to the table, serve it, and then walk away empty-handed even though there were appetizer dishes that needed to be cleared from the table. After serving main dishes, the server never returned to the table to ask if everything was okay. She was slow to refill the water. The restaurant was full but there were several servers working, and they appeared to be working at a leisurely pace. Train your servers please.
Written 27 June 2020
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Julie S
Pretoria113 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • family
How does one rate a place where one feels at home immediately without having tasted a morsel of food and then gets the bonus of actually having great food and such a good helping that there is enough for a mid morning snack the next day. We have met the owners and what lovely people. We were spoiled rotten. A very big thank you to the waitress who was effortlessly friendly and a great host and many thanks for having us as guests. We most certainly will be back.
Written 2 October 2023
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Flyingkiwi1010
Napier28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • none
It was such a treat for my wife and I to dine at Adriana's this week while visiting Hamilton for business. A cute and authentic (not shiny and trendy) family run restaurant with a delightful intimate atmosphere. So intimate in fact that my wife and I spent some time discussing the artwork on the walls. Like similar restaurants in our beloved Tuscany, the wine list isn't large, but is decent, and not overpriced. It was a hard choice deciding what to have as we wanted to try it all. My wife was happy with her Petto Pollo al Pomodoro and my choice of Farfelle al Salmone had just the right balance of pasta to cream to salmon to capers. I went for the entre sized portion, together with garlic bread of course, and it was enough, leaving room for desert. we were going to share a Tiramisu, but when my wife spied the Affogato at the next table, she had to have it, leaving me to eat the crazy good Tiramisu all by myself. My only regret is that I didn't get to have one of the awesome looking steaks that were being devoured by other diners. This is the sort of place I could happily go to every week for a casual meal, served by pleasant and competent staff, and all at a good price. Highly recommended.
Written 30 July 2021
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juzzyhall
Auckland Central48 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • family
Lovely family dinner with amazing steaks! We had dinner with family on a Friday night. We had luckily booked as it was packed and they had to turn people away. We started with bruschetta for the table which was tasty and fresh with a lovely garlicky oil, rocket, feta and bacon. Mains were great fettuccine cooked perfectly and great sauce. Was like Italian home cooking The steaks were a highlight for 2 of the table being huge and succulent, charred on the outside and so tender on the inside. The side veg was a bit bland but great when you added the mushroom sauce that was on the steak. Shared tiramisu and affagoto were good and lemoncello was the perfect finish to a well priced dinner. The owner and one other waitress worked so hard all night as one staff member was off sick, but wait times weren’t too bad considering how busy it was. Would go back for sure for more rustic Italian in a rustic setting in the heart of Hamilton.
Written 6 March 2020
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Jason D
Peregian Beach189 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 • solo
Italian food? Poor and low grade beef meat spread over 2 layers of cheese and pasta and they call that their best award winning lasagne according to the female manager. The serving size was a joke for $27.50 which I thought they gave me a kids serving. No care given when I complained about the portion and taste. Definitely not authentic Italian or service. Bypass Adriana’s.
Written 14 September 2021
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Fo0DJunKie
Auckland Central138 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • friends
We ordered the bruschetta w spinach as entrees, fish (pesce alla italiano)/penne all's arrabbiata as mains and tiramisu/apple compote for dessert. All very nice, fish was nicely seasoned and cooked. Sauce on the penne was superb. One of the better tiramisu on North Island, definitely better than Nicolini's or Fatelli in Wellington. This restaurant is a hidden gem!
Written 8 February 2023
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Victor F
Hamilton30 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • none
My wife and I dined at Adriana's last night and were pleasantly impressed by the very professional staff, polished service and no-nonsense menu - no pretentious terminology on the menu, fresh ingredients in the dishes, huge helpings, and a bit of old-world charm. The decor and atmosphere reminded us of a classic restaurant in Italy. There was a real buzz around the place, which was packed to the rafters , even though it was early on a Tuesday evening. Tip: Adriana's is open on Monday nights, when many other Hamilton restaurants are closed, so there's no need to stay at home and eat leftovers on Mondays!! We cannot wait to return to this gem of a restaurant and work our way through the menu. We've already decided what to order next time!
Written 11 May 2021
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Dale H
Australia15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • family
Best Italian we have ever eaten. After travelling the world we find the best Italian food in Hamilton, NZ. The service was extraordinary, and the food was to die for. Meatballs in Alfredo sauce was divine as was the lasagne and the fish special. My only wish is that this restaurant was located near me in Australia! Well done Adriana’s! ❤️❤️
Written 2 October 2023
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Vienna
Christchurch6 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • family
Big bones in fish meal. A choking hazard for anyone! Alerted the waitress who apologised and she informed the kitchen. The chef should check the fish for bones before cooking it. No compensation or discount was given! Meal servings are generous but the vegetables were bland and the tiramisu lacked any coffee flavour. Overall a disappointing dinner out!
Written 2 March 2023
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John Jacobs
Our experienced chef personally prepares (checks, trims, salts) every fish meal ordered, prior to cooking and would obviously remove any and all bones that are visible. Lived experience does however teach one to be cautious when consuming fish (at home or in a restaurant) as some fish bones are often buried deep inside the flesh, and only discovered when the fish is eaten. We are disappointed that you did not personally enjoy your visit but are very grateful that your accompanying dinner guests enjoyed theirs.
Written 30 April 2023
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Pauline Puratan... G
Hamilton41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021 • none
It's been a little while since we last went to Adriana's for dinner and it was such a joy to receive a warm welcome and to know that the food is still as great as always. This is our favourite Hamilton restaurant because it is small, service is excellent and the food is delicious. The background music also enhances the experience. Thank you once again.!!!
Written 16 May 2021
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