Arborio Restaurant, Cafe & Terrace Bar
Stylish cafe & bar in Puke Ariki museum with ocean views, serving Italian-inspired dishes and hosting events. Award-winning cuisine.
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Arborio Restaurant, Cafe & Terrace Bar
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Stylish cafe & bar in Puke Ariki museum with ocean views, serving Italian-inspired dishes and hosting events. Award-winning cuisine.
Weekday Visits Recommended
Weekdays offer quicker service. Weekends tend to be busier, so plan accordingly for a smoother dining experience.
Cocktails vs. Wine/Beer
While cocktails can be a miss, beers and wines are a safer bet. Opt for wine or beer for a more consistent experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+64 6 759 1241
Address
Puke Ariki Level One/65 Saint Aubyn Street, Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
Website
arborio.co.nz/Highlights
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Stunning Sea Views
Enjoy delicious Mediterranean-inspired dishes with breathtaking ocean and coastal walkway views. Perfect for any occasion.
Award-Winning Cuisine
Experience delicious and generous fare, recognized with the Beef and Lamb Excellence award. Savour their creative dishes.
Versatile Venue
More than just a restaurant, Arborio is a stylish venue for fashionable functions, from cocktail parties to wedding receptions.
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Weekday Visits Recommended
Weekdays offer quicker service. Weekends tend to be busier, so plan accordingly for a smoother dining experience.
Cocktails vs. Wine/Beer
While cocktails can be a miss, beers and wines are a safer bet. Opt for wine or beer for a more consistent experience.
Kid-Friendly Activities
Engage children with coloring pages and tic-tac-toe activities, making it a great spot for family outings.
Generous Portions
Expect large portion sizes that are sure to satisfy, offering great value for your meal.
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Weekday Visits Recommended
Weekdays offer quicker service. Weekends tend to be busier, so plan accordingly for a smoother dining experience.
Cocktails vs. Wine/Beer
While cocktails can be a miss, beers and wines are a safer bet. Opt for wine or beer for a more consistent experience.
Kid-Friendly Activities
Engage children with coloring pages and tic-tac-toe activities, making it a great spot for family outings.
Generous Portions
Expect large portion sizes that are sure to satisfy, offering great value for your meal.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Arborio Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with stunning views and a stylish ambiance, often praised for its generous portions and award-winning cuisine. While many enjoy the food and attentive service, some reviews mention slow service on busy nights and inconsistent cocktail quality. Despite minor drawbacks, it's a highly recommended spot for celebrations and casual dining.
"Amazing dinner at Arborio in New Plymouth! The prawn and chorizo pizza was spot on. Prosecco wine was a great choice too. Big shout out to Pulkit Aggarwal for exceptional service and recommendations. Highly recommend! Will be back for sure."
Gagan Monga
"woww their food are sooo good and fresh! beef and seafood all made perfectly well! love it! they have colouring and tictactoe activities to engage the kids! bonus!"
T. Xue
"Sadly the kitchen closes around 8pm so we couldn't order desert. Food was . Very generous portions arrived quite promptly. Our cocktails were a disaster. You're better off with beers and wines. The place has a cozy ambience. Parking is not quite marked or designated so note that if you're going for lunch."
Doreen Lakhan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arborio primarily serves Italian-inspired dishes, with some reviews noting creative takes and aromatic flavors.
Yes, Arborio is a stylish venue for fashionable functions like cocktail parties, celebrations, and wedding receptions.
The restaurant boasts stunning views of the coastal walkway and the ocean, enhancing the dining experience.
Yes, Arborio provides coloring pages and tic-tac-toe activities to keep children entertained.
While cocktails have been inconsistent, beers and wines are a more reliable choice for drinks at Arborio.
It's recognized as one of New Plymouth's best dining experiences, noted for its generous portions and award-winning cuisine.
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New Plymouth Venues for Hire
With stunning views of the coastal walkway and ocean, Arborio’s is a restaurant, café and bar that also happens to serve as a venue for hire. This New Plymouth venue has a penchant for hosting fashionable functions that are a little more laidback, from cocktail parties and celebrations to wedding receptions and dinners. You can exclusively hire out the whole of Arborio Restaurant, Café & Terrace Bar, or choose to hire the Puke Ariki Foyer.
Restaurants in New Plymouth
Café Arborio, in Puke Ariki (tel. 06/758-4544), is an Italian cafe that gets my vote as one of the best in town. It's on the first floor on the North Wing of the museum and library complex and is open 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday and 9am to 4pm in weekends. In the South Wing you'll find a great spot for coffee at Daily News Café (tel. 06/758-4544), an espresso bar with a great stack of newspapers and magazines to read.
Award winners of Taranaki - dine at the best of the region
If you are looking for one of New Plymouth s best dining experiences, look no further. Situated within the Puke Ariki museum on St Aubyn street, noted for its stunning architecture and outstanding sea views, Arborio is open seven days from breakfast through to late night snacks and bar service. Here you can enjoy Arborio's warm and genuine service, welcoming decor and tasty, generous fare.
Taranaki names its top places to dine
Situated within the Puke Ariki museum on St Aubyn Street, noted for its stunning architecture and outstanding sea views, Arborio picks up three nominations including best restaurant. Ngapera Hohaia-Aiton is recognised in the best waiter/waitress category while Nikhil Chauhan is nominated for outstanding chef.
Fine dining restaurants in Taranaki, NZ
Koi Lounge Bar presents a fusion of Asian and European cuisine, emphasizing fresh, local ingredients. Deluxe Diner offers a modern twist on classic diner favorites with gourmet touches. Shining Peak Brewing not only features an extensive beer selection but also serves a diverse menu of pub fare and entrees.
New Plymouth Restaurants, Cafes & Best Places to Eat
Another excellent option in the central city is Arborio, which is part of Puke Ariki. Stylish and modern, this restaurant is a Beef and Lamb Excellence award winner that consistently gets five-star reviews. The menu is creative with a leaning towards the aromatic flavours of Asia.
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Outstanding sea views, open 7 days and offering breakfast through to dinner, they will tempt you with authentic pizzas, risottos and pastas and offer a great children's menu selection. Here you can enjoy arborio’s contemporary style, with exemplary service at an affordable level.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in the City
Situated within the Puke Ariki museum and known for its stunning architecture and outstanding sea views, Arborio offers genuine service and tasty, generous fare. They use fresh, seasonal produce and serve authentic pizzas, pastas and risottos.
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Discover the vibrant flavors and stunning views at Arborio Restaurant, Cafe & Terrace Bar in New Plymouth, a favorite dining spot for tourists and locals alike.
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