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Camarosa Restaurant & Cafe Hamilton – Reviews, Menu & Photos

(1 customer review)

  • Be amazed by the service
  • Indoor and outdoor dining
  • Cabinet and menu options available
  • Great bar and a good wine list
  • A short drive from the centre of Hamilton

Discover Camarosa: A Culinary Delight in Hamilton

Camarosa, located in Newstead, Hamilton, offers a unique dining experience that combines elegance with a down-to-earth touch. Situated on the beautiful Ruakura Berry Farm, this restaurant provides a tranquil setting and a farm-to-plate dining experience that highlights the best of Waikato’s local produce.

Ambiance and Setting

Camarosa boasts a stylish interior featuring natural wood tones, rustic stone, and lush greenery, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The influence of nature is evident throughout the restaurant, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. The outdoor seating area enhances the dining experience, allowing guests to soak in the serene surroundings of the berry farm.

Camarosa Cuisine

Camarosa’s menu showcases the bold and delectable flavors of the Waikato region, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant offers a variety of dining options, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Breakfast: Available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the breakfast menu features a range of hearty and healthy options to start your day.

Lunch: Served from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM on weekdays and until 3:00 PM on weekends, the lunch menu includes a selection of salads, sandwiches, and mains that highlight the best local produce.

Dinner: From 5:00 PM until late, the dinner menu offers an array of delicious dishes, including seasonal specials and classic favorites, all prepared with a contemporary twist.

Bar Snacks and Drinks: Between lunch and dinner, guests can enjoy bar snacks from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on weekdays and from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on weekends. The drinks menu, available all day, features a curated selection of wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails.

Special Features

Camarosa also caters to private events with a set menu and platters available upon request, making it an ideal venue for celebrations and gatherings.

Visiting Details

  • Location: 11 Davison Road, Newstead, Hamilton, 3286
  • Open Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM onward. The restaurant serves breakfast from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM on weekdays and until 3:00 PM on weekends, and dinner from 5:00 PM till late.
  • Public Holidays: Open from 11:30 AM till late, with a surcharge applied on public holidays. The restaurant is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
  • Plenty of parking: Given it is situated alongside the Ruakura Berry Farm where you can enjoy a fresh fruit ice cream, or even pick your own (if in season) there is plenty of parking, although if you are heading there on a hot day you may just find the car park rather full.

Camarosa is a delightful destination for anyone looking to enjoy quality food in a beautiful, relaxed setting. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a leisurely lunch, or a sophisticated dinner, Camarosa promises an exceptional dining experience that celebrates the flavors of the Waikato region.

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8.8Expert Score
  • Be amazed by the service
  • Indoor and outdoor dining
  • Cabinet and menu options available
  • Great bar and a good wine list
  • A short drive from the centre of Hamilton
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  1. Anonymous

    I can only comment on the service we received as guests at a wedding, the quality of food, and the ambience. Top notch in all aspects. Will definitely consider this as a possible venue for a special occasion. And we’re central/east Aucklanders.

    + PROS: Excellent service with a smile for the entire event. You guys are amazing. Thank you.
    - CONS: None
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    Camarosa Restaurant & Cafe Hamilton – Reviews, Menu & Photos
    Camarosa Restaurant & Cafe Hamilton – Reviews, Menu & Photos
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    Shahid Khan
    Shahid Khan
    17:47 07 Jan 25
    Cherie Kerrison
    Cherie Kerrison
    02:59 07 Jan 25
    Went here for brunch today. My friend is a vegetarian celiac, so it is normally a good place to go as there are plenty of options for her. Today was the exception, no cabinet food, no salads aside from a chicken one. So she ended up having a gluten free vegetarian bread/pizza type thing. I ordered the venison short ribs on the starter menu, they were amazing, I would definitely order again. We both wanted a dessert and they have one of the best brulee's in town, but alas they said they did not have any, this was the only gluten free dessert option aside from berries and ice cream. So we will not be back until the menu changes.
    Dave Lindsay
    Dave Lindsay
    00:43 05 Jan 25
    Excellent food and service as usual
    Heidi Rudd
    Heidi Rudd
    08:12 04 Jan 25
    Efficient service with decent food and lovely surroundings. Perfect for a romantic lunch with an ice cream or berry picking afterwards!
    Ulu Aiono
    Ulu Aiono
    08:25 31 Dec 24
    31Dec24 2111 Beautiful presentation of scrumptious delicious food here! In the morning today, New Year's Eve, after a property inspection in Otahuhu, Auckland, with my Salvation Army Corps Church pastors I drove down to Camarosa. It's so near Ruakura that I think of it as part of Ruakura.Big menu. Lots of starters to share with the rest of a table. Not cheap. But not expensive. My snapper, fish of the day, was perfect. $45 on New Year's Eve? Pretty darn good. My diabetes insulin pump biotech app startup mate Tim Gunn? His steak sandwich was big. Cooked just right! And tasty.Plenty of room inside and outside (in fine weather) for tables of guests & customers. Great venue for children. Safe !Easy to find, lots of parking, and about five Tesla super chargers.
    Karen and David West
    Karen and David West
    02:37 29 Dec 24
    Perfect place to celebrate a birthday.
    Akshay Shah
    Akshay Shah
    01:57 29 Dec 24
    Yum! Absolutely delicious food !
    Dajiangyou Wong
    Dajiangyou Wong
    05:41 28 Dec 24
    poor customer service
    Tom Rusher
    Tom Rusher
    05:33 28 Dec 24
    Great spot. Good food and atmosphere.
    Gilad Itzkovitch
    Gilad Itzkovitch
    07:06 23 Dec 24
    Took too long to get the food although the restaurant wasn’t full. Dish was not hot and they were very slow in general. Forgot drink and probably won’t come back. Last time was way better really shame.
    Corey Dick
    Corey Dick
    02:33 15 Dec 24
    Work close by so is very convenient food is well made fresh ingredients, always enjoy the steak sandwich, bread is delicious, huge burgers, dumplings are delicious meals are generous sizes, nice atmosphere.
    SarahAnne Black
    SarahAnne Black
    18:23 14 Dec 24
    Booked a table for 14 and only given 12 seats. They were quick to take our drinks and food order and the waitresses were lovely but it took an hour and a half to receive our first plate of food and some at our table had finished their meals before the last one arrived 30 mins later. We had food coming to our table that wasn't ours and people who had ordered after us were getting their food before us. I ordered the $22 grisola pasta and received 4 small ravioli on my plate. Barely a mouthful but was on the sides to share section of the menu. In my opinion over priced and not worth the money but the waitresses were lovely.
    Sammie Djoviark
    Sammie Djoviark
    03:59 12 Dec 24
    fish ceviche was below average and very disappointing - all of the mains and small plates for lunch were EXTREMELY expensive for average food. small bowl of freezer chips for $15 too. decent staff and atmosphere
    Louis Khoo
    Louis Khoo
    03:16 10 Dec 24
    Great service… but the food certainly wasn’t flash, for the cost.
    Amin Momtahan
    Amin Momtahan
    23:36 30 Nov 24
    Stèf Murison
    Stèf Murison
    03:32 28 Nov 24
    Daniela Benz
    Daniela Benz
    12:41 21 Nov 24
    Ellice Hallett
    Ellice Hallett
    05:06 21 Nov 24
    Coffees were very luke warm, calzone was so spicy for us was (our tongues were numb), sorry to say for a busy resturant at lunch time the service was very slow. I was told this was due to understaffing. We felt that this was not value for money.
    Sam Fletcher
    Sam Fletcher
    23:58 20 Nov 24
    Service was so good and the atmosphere was very relaxing. We visited for a coffee on the 21.11.24 and ended up having cake and kids pasta. The service was fantastic the food was quick and tasty. Some of the best food I have eaten in NZ!
    Amisha Choudhary
    Amisha Choudhary
    08:02 16 Oct 24
    Overall very nice experience, the ambiance is great . We went for lunch. Food was nice but not many vegetarian options. Apart from that great service and the place had nice views with both indoor and outdoor sittings.
    Natalia Short
    Natalia Short
    10:01 01 Oct 24
    Excellent Service, stunning Restarant and Café, the most delicious refreshing mocktail. Awesome playground for the kids and the real fruit ice cream and fresh strawberries were a real treat after!
    Cheukhin Leung
    Cheukhin Leung
    09:50 22 Sep 24
    Celebrate my birthday with Camorsa tonight. Food are delicious. Atmosphere is good for date and gathering. It will be great if there is more gentle light source such as candles as a little bit too dark for me. Overall, it is a good dinning experience.
    Collette Fergus
    Collette Fergus
    23:40 03 Aug 24
    Lovely food and coffee. We stayed for a drink after also. A bustling restaurant with lovely decor. Felt the service was the only let down. It could have been better. The staff seemed preoccupied and disinterested in customers.We ordered the eggs brne with Salmon and the Big Breakfast.
    Katherine Sivoravong
    Katherine Sivoravong
    18:56 19 Jun 24
    Popped down from Auckland for a family gathering. The staff were most friendly and helpful. The food was a surprise, I didn't expect everything to be so tasty. I went for two small side dishes as I wasn't hungry enough for a larger plate. Decent serving sizes indeed, I would love to return and possibly try the pizza's.
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