Restaurants

From kitchen to coastline, the best Gisborne restaurants serve up the East Coast story.

Gisborne has a standout selection of local restaurants - from laid-back favourites to refined date-night spots. You’ll find trusted local kitchens serving everything from Southeast Asian street eats to bangin’ burgers and Italian classics.

Tahu is a popular pick right on the beach, blending locally sourced ingredients with sweeping coastal views and generous hospitality. Crawford Road Kitchen is another local legend - perfect for a long lunch or dinner date. Add some liveliness to the night with Neighbourhood Pizzeria - a garden bar hangout slinging pizzas, cold beers on tap and moreish slushy margs.

From sit-down dining to top-notch takeaways, Gisborne restaurants deliver the goods. Discover the best places to eat across Tairāwhiti and get your taste buds ready.

Neptunes Pizzeria

We are a family run, locally owned and operated pizzeria serving fresh hot delicious pizza

Crawford Road Kitchen

With views over the harbour, our location is the perfect spot to relax with friends. The Crawford Road Kitchen is you local.

Neighbourhood Pizzeria

Grab some delicious takeaways from Neighborhood Pizzeria and dinner is served without dishes to do!

Tahu

Located on the shores of Midway Beach with sweeping views looking out across the breathtaking coastline, Tahu stands out in Gisborne’s restaurant scene for many reasons.

The Works

Rich in heritage and abundant in local produce, located in the inner harbor, The Works is a gathering place celebrating Gisborne’s finest.

Neighbourhood Cantina

Neighbourhood Cantina sits where Highway 35 meets Wainui Beach, just down the road from Stockroute. This vibrant eatery serves up tacos that are Mexican-inspired with a unique Gizzy twist.