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The Old Church

199 Meeanee Road | Hawkes Bay, Napier, New Zealand
06 844 8866
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Ranked #7 of 104 restaurants in Napier
Price range: €18 - €38
Cuisines: Winery
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Melbourne, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 via mobile

Beautiful old church restored to restaurant elegance!! A lovely tree lined entrance awaits you as you drive into the carpark. The entrance & reception areas are beautiful. The presentation of the restaurant is 10/10 - the giant chandelier takes centre stage & epitomises the restaurants elegance; the table settings are all elegantly presented with comfortable seating, and the glass stained... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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110 reviews 110 reviews
67 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We decided to go here for dinner to check out the venue as much for the meal, but surprise the meal was superb and the service great in a fantastic venue. I had Bluff Oysters, better than I could get in Bluff, Tuna Sashimi and Scotch fillet for main, and it was all delicious, my wife had the rack of... More

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Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This was a fantastic dinning experience, the meal was truly sumptuous and the best I have ever eaten. Stunning environment, such a beautiful place

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Napier, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

There isn’t that many times I can use this title when reviewing a restaurant…but from the atmosphere, décor, service and food, I can honestly say that this was one of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time. Sure it’s a tad pricey – there is no cheap wine, but if you remember the meal for a... More

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Hastings, New Zealand
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

My wife and i dined at the old church. We were surprised to arrive to very quite and very old church. Once inside the atmosphere was amazing. We sat by the fire and enjoyed a glass of wine, as we were early for our reservation. We were have a 5 course degustation meal and my wife chose to have the... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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96 reviews 96 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
106 helpful votes 106 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Our meal was good without being anything exceptional. The same with the service, we dined on a Sunday evening and there were only three other groups dining that particular evening. The vension carpaccio starter had great flavor, but maybe a bit too much beetroot. Mains of Duck and poussin were also good. But the duck dish came with an extra,... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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28 reviews 28 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

A great finale to Art Deco weekend in Napier. The Old Church Restaurant is situated in a rural setting on the outskirts of Napier. Had a wonderful meal and great wine. A must visit for some fine dining.

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Lucerne, Switzerland
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

The Old Church...it is simply awesome! A 15 minute taxi dive out of central Napier will find you at this former church situated midst between the vineyards, a truly remarkable setting. But this is only the beginning. Beautifully decorated and appointed with top quality materials, it offers a big terrace opening on the lines of grapevines, the ideal place for... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Unique setting - excellent service - exquisite food !! Would have loved a peak into the accommodation homestead.

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Cambridge, New Zealand
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

We had an early Sunday night dinner here and were the first there, although more customers arrived as we ate. Lovely old church with giant chandelier & confession box! Our meals were well presented and tasty. Nice without being stunning.

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