Best New Zealand restaurants

9 International Food Destinations in Hastings & Havelock North

Story Hastings

Here are nine of our favourite local eateries that will take you on a delicious trip around the world. No passport required – but remember to pack your appetite.

St Georges Restaurant

Waiter pouring glass of red wine next to a refined plate of food

Place Hastings

Nestled in the green landscape between Hastings and Havelock North, St Georges Restaurant offers a family-owned culinary experience, grounded in a garden-to-table philosophy.

Off The Track

Place Hastings

Party of two or twenty, there’s a seat for everyone at Off The Track.

OTT in the City

Chef filling banh mi with fresh ingredients in the kitchen

Place Hastings

Is there anything more satisfying than biting into a herb-loaded bánh mì on a sunny day or warming up with a comforting bowl of phở? When it’s coming...

Mijita

Close up of two bright cocktails in a tall glass with mint and dried fruit garnishes

Place Hastings

Latin American culture is synonymous with fun and flavour.

St Martha

Place Hastings

The Havelock North dining scene continues to trend positively, fuelled by its latest addition, St Martha.

Lot 2

Place Hastings

Havelock North’s Lot 2 is a laid back, unpretentious eatery that starts each day as a café, before transforming into an intimate evening destination.

Bambina Pizzeria

A close up of a delicious looking pizza in a blue box.

Place Hastings

Alessandro Buttazzoni is a name possibly familiar to those from Hawke’s Bay, given that he is the widely experienced creator of the beloved Alessandro’s Pizza e...

Tu Meke Don

A birdseye view of boxes of delicious looking sushi.

Place Hastings

In a happy marriage of Japanese food and Kiwi vibes, Tu Meke Don is a real family-run business, operating out of the lively Tribune precinct in Hastings.

Craggy Range Restaurant

A man and woman sitting at table with beautiful plates of food.

Place Hastings

Family-owned Craggy Range is situated mere moments from Havelock North, nestled between the Tukituki River and the majestic hillside of Te Mata Peak.

Dine off the Beaten Path in Hastings & Havelock North

A container cafe nestled into a green grassy knoll.

Story Hastings

If you’re craving a destination with a delicious reward, here are eight of our favourite “off the beaten path” spots to explore with an appetite.

Black Barn Bistro

Place Hastings

Right from the beginning, it was obvious that the warm, north-facing slopes, the stunning outlook and the close proximity to the village of Havelock North meant that Black...

Sazio

Place Hastings

In the heart of Hastings, neighbourhood pasta bar Sazio is driven by the philosophy of “Eat with the people you love. Eat well. Eat often. Eat pasta.

Funbuns

Place Hastings

What do you get when you combine delicious food + the best cocktails in town + good vibes and atmosphere… it’s Funbuns in the centre of Hastings!

Pipi Pizza Café

A flatly of pizza and wine on a pink table at Pipis Havelock North.

Place Hastings Editor's Pick

Wandering around Havelock North, it’s hard to miss the bright-fuschia-pink facade of the pizza café and local favourite Pipi.

Piku

Fluorescent light display set against a brick wall.

Place Hastings Editor's Pick

Down a cute laneway off Joll Road in Havelock North a treasure trove of eateries can be found, including Piku, the only izakaya-style Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar in...

Deliciosa

Place Hastings

A consistent favourite on the Havelock North dining scene since 2007, packing big punchy flavours into shared plates, there is a reason Deliciosa is still at the top of its...

A Place in the Sun: Best Al Fresco Dining in Hastings and Havelock North

A couple dining outside a black barn on a sunny day.

Story Hastings

Commonly referred to as the ‘fruit bowl of New Zealand,’ Hawke’s Bay is something of a paradise for culinary enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs alike. The region’s temperate climate lends itself to many an outside meal, and with an abundance of charming outdoor spaces on offer, al fresco dining is a concept most locals are more than just a little familiar with.

Mary's

A flat lay of delicious looking plates of food on a table.

Place Hastings

Looking for a neighbourhood restaurant where the vibe is that perfect mix of casual, approachable, yet effortlessly sophisticated? Mary’s in Havelock North fits...

Spooky’s Pizzeria