Villa Maria Gimblett Gravels (formerly Te Awa)

We came to lunch, instead of specifically stopping for a tasting, after a recommendation. we were not disappointed. we went with the little plates to share between my wife and me. the local products and tastes as well as the obvious time, careful and skill that went into preparation was fantastic. there was a children's menu, but even that was brought to the next level. the nuggets of my life even looked incredible. if they can make lunch here, and they like the little tellers, many tastes my style, then it's worth it. we just tried some weeping so I can't talk to anyone with precision.

Not sure where the people who gave these low reviews, our experience was first advice. eating is excellent in hawke’s bay, great ingredients, original concepts and beautifully prepared and presented. in the rule a booking at a popular place like this is a good idea and if they haven't booked, they make sure that someone's attention once they don't get difficult. also the menu is really very simple and not so different when we had lunch here 8 and 12 months ago. if you're a food, that's the place you're going to.

The tasting menu declares that the team is friendly and not disappointed. this weingut offers an absolutely chilled, warm and welcoming atmosphere. we enjoyed our time weinverkostung at te awa not only because of the beautiful environment among the trees, but also because of the down to erde team that felt very welcome to us. highly recommended to come here as part of their wine tasting tour of hawkes bay. ps the wine selection is wide and tastes amazing.

Beautiful place, great eating and the most hospitable staff fantastic!

Went here again last weekend. As usual, the food and service was phenomenal. They had a wedding starting later in the afternoon but all was made clear when we booked and when we arrived. The menu follows a constant sharing plates formula but always with a few exciting seasonal twists. It's a joy to eat here and the charcoal ribeye with smoked bone marrow was to die for.