Clarence Bistro - Tauranga

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The service was excellent, and the food was absolutely delicious. Just a heads up, be careful with the menu as they offer sharing platters. It was our first visit, and we left feeling completely satisfied and full!

I absolutely love this place! It’s our favorite spot for delicious cocktails and food. The ambiance is enjoyable, there’s a wide selection of drinks to choose from, and the seating is really comfortable. They’re open every day, even for breakfast! I’ll definitely keep returning, whether it’s just for some casual drinks with friends or a full meal.

What a delightful restaurant! Although it’s primarily a bar, you experience every aspect of dining without missing a beat. The entire meal was fantastic, and the drinks were equally impressive.

Excellent cocktails and pizza, nice spot to hang out.

Located in the beautiful old post office building (built 1905) that is the Clarence Hotel, Centrale provides a relaxed atmosphere with a warm and welcoming ambience. I got the Lamb Ragu Lasagna that was absolutely delicious and is rated in the top 3 pasta dishes I've had. Perfect for a cold winters evening. My partner got the Pappardelle that was also very nice. No problems with quality of food here! Enjoyed the cocktails too, with Journeys End being my favourite. A big shout out to Luka, who waited on us and was excellent. He was very helpful when we were navigating the menu, providing top notch advice. The only disappointment causing me to drop a star is the front of house, who neither seem friendly or welcoming. First time we tried to dine here some time ago, we ended up leaving having been completely ignored. This time was better, but still felt like we were a bit of a nuisance. Only minor in the grand scheme but perhaps something to work on.