Most Popular European food in Napier, North Island, New Zealand

March 5, 2020 Christa Meece

Find out what European restaurants to try in Napier. If you like Art Deco architecture, you must visit Napier. The town was completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1931, then completely rebuilt in gorgeous Art Deco style. A number of local wineries also offer tours and tastings.
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10. The Gintrap Restaurant & Bar

64 West Quay, Napier 12030 New Zealand Bar, European, Pub, New Zealand Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Table Se [email protected] +64 6-835 0199 http://www.gintrap.co.nz
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4 based on 393 reviews

The Gintrap Restaurant & Bar

Reviewed By grannygeeha

We took friends out for dinner and chose The Gintrap So Glad we did. We all enjoyed our courses wines & service. The restaurant was busy and it was interesting in that our friend with us who has a hearing aid commented that the acoustics in the restaurant meant his hearing aid didn't get interference so he was able to converse easily. These are things that you do not consider normally so I was happy to learn that.The photos have descriptions of each course. ALL were well worth ordering.Thank you for your amazing review grannygeeha! We are happy to hear you all enjoyed your time with us and that our acoustics didn't interfere with your friends hearing aids so he could converse easily.We look forward to seeing you again.

9. Crab Farm Winery

511 Main North Road Bay View, Napier 4104 New Zealand European, Wine Bar, New Zealand Dinner, Brunch, Lunch, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +64 6-836 6678 http://crabfarmwinery.co.nz
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4 based on 288 reviews

Crab Farm Winery

Reviewed By thebay007

We attended Crab Farm Winery for dad's 80th birthday where 19 guests were in attendance. It was a busy time for them but the staff handled it so well and gave us the best service. Gemma made everything easy for us from our initial inquiry to bringing out the birthday cake at the end. All the staff were friendly and accommodating. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the selection of wines. We love the atmosphere and decor - its a funky place with a huge fire which is warm and inviting.

8. Trattoria alla Toscana

93 Dickens Street Cbd, Napier 4110 New Zealand Italian, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +64 6-834 1988 http://www.trattoriaallatoscana.com
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4 based on 369 reviews

Trattoria alla Toscana

Modern Italian Restaurant using fresh local seasonal produce and daily handcrafted pasta. We have been operating since 1996 in Napier.

Reviewed By CassandraH105

My girlfriend and I were attending a private clothing label viewing at the Quest and happened upon this restaurant for a "pre viewing" glass of wine. After the meeting, we ventured back for dinner.The service was fantastic and we wanted for nothing the entire experience.We ordered the Beef tartare, Mussels and the Seafood Fettucini to share. It was recommended that we dine on the fettucini after the entrees.The beef was ok, no gherkins or capers mixed through, no egg yolks either. The mussels were tasty, cooked to perfection, served in an Italian seasoned tomato sauce. Bellisimo!The seafood fettucini was tossed in the exact same Italian seasoned tomato sauce! So, that was not so original or different.I would have preferred to be informed that the sauces were the same in the mussels and the fettucini. Then I would have appreciated something else, with a very different base, be recommended to me for the main course.I will go again and give it another try. The owner was charming, the menu was extensive enough for me to give it another go sometime soon.

7. Emporium Eatery & Bar

Corner Marine Parade and Tennyson Street, Napier 4110 New Zealand Bar, International, New Zealand, European, Gastropub Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +64 6-835 0013 http://www.emporiumbar.co.nz
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4 based on 1502 reviews

Emporium Eatery & Bar

Open 7 days from 7am to late Emporium is the award winning bar and restaurant at Art Deco Masonic Hotel, in buzzing inner city Napier. Emporium has a truly unique look and feel mixing the modern with the classic, to create a very special atmosphere in thi

Reviewed By 252antoinetteb

Our first visit... brunch with friends from out of town. We were pleasantly surprised. The food was tasty and well price. The decor is dark for a brunch, but has outside seating if the weather is settled.Good service and good value. 252antoinetteb,Many thanks for your post and great to see that you enjoyed your breakfast. We have many different areas within the Emporium to enjoy and are about to expand our outside area to make the most of the Hawkes Bay weather. It's just a shame that on the day you came in it was not the best for outside dining.Once again thanks for you feedback and we look forward to hosting you back again soon.Kind regardsRob & the Emporium team

6. Kilim Cafe

193 Hastings Street, Napier 4110 New Zealand Mediterranean, European, Turkish, Middle Eastern Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB [email protected] +64 6-835 9100 https://www.facebook.com/kilimcafenapier/
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4 based on 415 reviews

Kilim Cafe

@kilimcafenapier Authentic Turkish kitchen blends with New Zealand life style and creates unique experince for locals and visitor from all around the world.We are operating for brunch&lunch and dinner times with basic and exclusive tastes of Turkish food

Reviewed By BanglePo

Stopped in for lunch we had the falafels and vegan burger. Both were really good, the vegan burger was very tasty, while my partner loved the falafels, and the accompanying sauce. Nice ambience, and good value for money. The guy serving us must have been having a bad day as he never cracked a smile once but hey the food was really good so would recommend this eatery.

5. The Thirsty Whale Restaurant and Bar

62 West Quay Ahuriri, Napier New Zealand Bar, Seafood, European, Pub, New Zealand Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, [email protected] +64 6-835 8815 http://www.thethirstywhale.co.nz/
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4 based on 1861 reviews

The Thirsty Whale Restaurant and Bar

Reviewed By brent g

Nice relaxed setting with no fuss approach from the staff who always seem to be attentive Just your average pub mealThanks for your review Brent glad you enjoyed your visit and the quiet beer.

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4. Mister 'D's Bistro

47 Tennyson Street, Napier 4110 New Zealand European, New Zealand, Contemporary Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +64 6-835 5022 http://www.MisterD.co.nz
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4 based on 1155 reviews

Mister 'D's Bistro

Reviewed By AmandaJP1970

Had heard great things about this place but extremely disappointing. Service was very good though. I had the paper bag fish it was terrible, no flavour at all. I would have complained but we were were guests and it was embarassing. Looked forward to the famous donuts that were so dry and disappointing. The lamingtons were also the same. Would not return. Its not an exactly cheap meal but not sure what has happened here but they need to sort their meals out.

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3. Mission Restaurant

198 Church Road, Greenmeadows, Napier 4112 New Zealand European, New Zealand Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +64 6-845 9354 http://www.missionestate.co.nz/restaurant
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4 based on 1224 reviews

Mission Restaurant

Reviewed By miles52

For mains the 2 ladies chose the Fish of the Day Special which was groper; one was barely cooked (but almost acceptable) the other was a very chunky piece and was raw towards the middle so returned for more cooking...it was subsequently replaced with another piece which was OK but by now the extra seasonal vegetables were almost stone cold!!! My main was medium rare fillet steak; it came out blue, So a large piece of the replacement was returned to the kitchen for the trash can.Decided to alert the very nice young waitress to our concerns which were passed on, which warranted a visit by the Dining room Manager who offered her apologies with complimentary deserts for 2 , and nil charge for the 2 x mains which were not acceptable. We accepted her offer.Went to pay our reduced bill at the desk to be talked too rather grumpily by a germanic woman who was obviously having a bad hair day. A sad end to what should have been an excellent experience at a TOP Restaurant in the Bay.Perhaps the Kitchen staff simply had a bad patch; or were down on staff! Or maybe the Chief Chef had a day off!!Our young waitress was excellent having been well trained, as was the Manageress. But the person on the till needs to learn that she has a job simply because people like us are happy to part with our hard earned dollars for food and service.Mission did their best to "put it right" which was accepted, thank you.We will return to the Mission on our next visit to the Bay next year

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2. Three Doors Up

3 Waghorne Street Ahuriri, Napier 4110 New Zealand International, European, New Zealand Drinks, Lunch, Late Night Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Outdoor Seating [email protected] +64 6-834 0835 http://www.threedoorsup.co.nz
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4 based on 390 reviews

Three Doors Up

Reviewed By Mark152014

The reviews were promising an we had a friend in town. We arrived on time and were seated although the restaurant was not well heated Om a cold night. Ordered our drinks and food from an average menu. We had a good catchup with our guest and after an hour realised we did not have our meals yet others had finished. I raised this with the waiter. After a delay he returned to advise our order had been lost. We re-ordered and were promised our meals would be given urgent priority. After another 20 minutes and no meal I complained . There was a major war going on in the kitchen and the chef swore (literally) she was doing her best. Another 10 minutes our dinner was served. Meals were very average and protein was accompanied by boring cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots - no sauce. Cashier tried to calm us by offering a small discount.Not sure why we needed to pay for anything - this is the worst service ever!New Zealand restaurants do not know how to handle complaints.

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1. Bistronomy

40 Hastings Street, Napier 4110 New Zealand European, New Zealand Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +64 6-834 4309 http://bistronomy.co.nz
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4 based on 716 reviews

Bistronomy

Reviewed By Merls1011

If you want a next level dining experience while in Napier, Bistronomy is for you.Modem decor and cuisine, food and drinks very reasonably priced from other similar restaurants l have enjoyed.Staff very knowledgeable and welcoming.Presentation of plates extremely well done.

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