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“Wonderful”
Review of Malo

Malo
Description: Malo offers a fresh approach to the Hawke’s Bay food and wine scene in the heart of Havelock North Village. Serving honest food with a sophisticated, modern twist and an emphasis on local, seasonal flavours. With divine food & an exquisite cocktail list, Malo is a place to gather and enjoy Hawke’s Bay’s finest hospitality.
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Description: Malo offers a fresh approach to the Hawke’s Bay food and wine scene in the heart of Havelock North Village. Serving honest food with a sophisticated, modern twist and an emphasis on local, seasonal flavours. With divine food & an exquisite cocktail list, Malo is a place to gather and enjoy Hawke’s Bay’s finest hospitality.
Reviewed 24 August 2023 via mobile

Excellent food, came back for both my nights in this region.
1st night,
chef’s selection bone in rib-eye, +10, quality/ and presentation
Crudo +10 price was almost $30 but worth it.
Brussel sprouts 8/10 fresh but slightly undercooked.
Cream brûlée wonderful
Dirty vodka martini’s 9/10, only fault olives had pips.
Oysters tempera, 100/10 excellent.

Second night,
Eye filet 10/10,
Crudo 10/10
Oysters 100/10
Porfiterals excellent

Date of visit: August 2023
Thank Love2travelAllot
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Emma McRobbie, Marketing at Malo, responded to this reviewResponded 27 August 2023

We're thrilled you enjoyed your visits to Malo! From our chef's selection to Crudo, Oysters, and more, we're delighted we could impress you. Thank you for your support and valuable insights. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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Reviewed 5 July 2023 via mobile

Slightly delayed review..We had our “mum and dad” night out here a few weeks ago.

The lady who served us was wonderful (apologies I can’t remember her name) very informative with all aspects of the menu including the Oysters and where they were from.

We had between 2 people; 6 Oysters, 3 entrees, 2 mains, 3 varying wines, 2 cocktails and an Irish coffee.

Food quality was exceptional, the beef main was a stand out, along with pan fried fish of the day (snapper)

Look forward to taking our family back for a table of 6 in the next month.

Once again, exceptional front of house service with great food and wine matches

Date of visit: June 2023
Thank johnbland2014
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Emma McRobbie, Marketing at Malo, responded to this reviewResponded 1 August 2023

Delighted you enjoyed your "mum and dad" night out with us! We're thrilled our service and food quality impressed you. Our staff takes pride in providing an exceptional experience. Looking forward to welcoming your family soon for another memorable meal. Thank you for your kind words!

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Reviewed 7 June 2023

Inhospitable greeting , no welcome, good evening, or pleasantries , ‘you can’t sit there ‘ attitude, most disappointing. Walked out

Date of visit: June 2023
Thank Janis B
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Emma McRobbie, Marketing at Malo, responded to this reviewResponded 8 June 2023

Dear Janis,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize if you didn't feel welcomed during your visit. We would like to provide some context regarding the situation you described.

We have a sign that asks guests to wait to be seated, particularly during busy periods when our team might be occupied attending to other guests. We understand that this can sometimes create the impression of a lack of immediate welcome, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

In regards to the table you insisted on, as staff pointed out it was our largest table which seats 5-7 people, and reserved and set up for a group of joining us for dinner. Our team offered alternative options for you and your companion, as you were looking for a place to have a drink. However, we understand that these alternatives did not meet your preferences.

While we always strive to accommodate walk-in guests, we also have to consider those who have made advance reservations and taken the time to plan their visit to our restaurant. This ensures that we can provide a seamless experience for all our patrons.
We appreciate your understanding of the situation, and we apologize for any miscommunication that may have occurred. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will use this as a reminder for staff to ensure the nearest team member is making a timely acknowledgement of those who walk in the door.

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Reviewed 28 May 2023 via mobile

We were lucky to get a table for us and our toddler. It was busy. Wonderful house bread for the table. The wine list was great! The beef cheek and risotto was divine.
I was amazed at the kids menu, we ordered the steak and it was beautiful with potato wedges, brussel sprouts and shitake mushrooms.

Date of visit: May 2023
Thank Marinaintheworld
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Emma McRobbie, Marketing at Malo, responded to this reviewResponded 30 May 2023

Thank you for your excellent review! We greatly appreciate your kind words. We're delighted that you were able to secure a table for your family despite the high demand. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable and friendly dining experience.

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Reviewed 16 April 2023 via mobile

Great spot for lunch. There was a mix up with our order but it was rectified quickly.
Nice ambience on a cold wet day.
Have recommended it to others already 😁

Date of visit: April 2023
Thank Judo_13
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Emma McRobbie, Marketing at Malo, responded to this reviewResponded 27 May 2023

Thank you so much for your positive review! We greatly appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lunch with us. We apologize for the mix-up with your order, but we're glad we were able to rectify it promptly. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the pleasant ambience, especially on a cold, wet day. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you and your friends back soon for another delightful dining experience. Thank you again! 😊

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