We came across Alfresco’s on our first evening in Paihia, and what a find! We ordered the seafood platter and loved every last bit on there, the waitress let us know that the oysters weren’t good at the moment due to high volumes of rain...so they replaced them with some other shellfish. Friendly staff and we would love to go back again.More

The four cheese soufflé on top of fresh greens, poached pear,goats cheese beignets, walnut and parmigiano was excellent. The five spice duck and shitake mushroom pie was a great disappointment: no evidence of any duck, a thick mushy internal pie cover soaking in a non-complimentary...gravy. Have had better won ton. Inattentive server: had to make special request for water refill. If your not local your not important.More

We walked in and waited by the bar area. There were a couple of staff members behind the bar, but no-one even acknowledged us. In the end one staff member said to the other 'You should probably serve those guys'. Beef burger pattie was very...dry, and the fish was just ok. Not worth the money.More

We had breakfast here and would highly recommend. The eggs Benny was delish. The coffee was also unreal. The place accommodates to children and the staff are super friendly

Heard live music playing from the street and decided to pay a visit. Friendly fast service and variety of drink options. Was quite windy so grateful we had a wind shield. Live music was fun to listen to. The place to be rain, wind or...shine, a shame we found it on our last night here.More

I called in the morning to book a table for 7.30 for two people. We arrived at 7.20 and sat there until 7.45 when someone took a drinks order from us. We were advised there was a delay on taking orders. Just before 8pm we...were told they were sorry, but food would still be forty minutes away if they took our order. Other people who were advised the same, left. We finished our drinks and left without eating, which was such a waste of an evening, as it was too late by then to go anywhere else. I understand, that places are short on staff, but DON’T TAKE BOOKING’S THEN! Really disappointing.More

Don't take a booking for a meal at 7.30 that you cannot accommodate! We didn't even get offered a drink ! Don't mind waiting but that was nothing but ridiculous! If your chef can't cope maybe get a new chef who can !

Great bar food, good beer and excellent live music. Las t restaurant before Paihia road turns inland, but worth the short walk.

Pleasant little place with live music. Decent menu reasonably priced. Quick service, tasty food, pleasant staff. Thank you Team Alfresco.

We were met by friendly staff - and very large mocktails & Gin glasses were quickly served, I ordered the Seafood Chowder it was delicious and my husband ordered the Thai tasting plate - which was a large plate he said everything was delicious too.

This is a 5 out of 5 dinner and service. We arrived just before closing and the lovely waitress welcomed us in. Our dry& food arrived quickly and it was delicious.

Our experience was mixed here. My pie meal was pretty good however my wife’s linguine was inedible as it was covered with oil. The waiting staff tried to remedy the situation so that was a positive. Overall not the best. It may be that we...were just unlucky tonight.More