Cafés and restaurants
Café Cecille
Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton,
ph: 06-370 1166
Well-proportioned building with a high-timbered ceiling and an eclectic selection of French memorabilia and drawings, situated in Queen Elizabeth Park’s beautiful gardens. The food is simply presented and well prepared. Open for lunch 7 days, dinner Wed to Sun (winter) and 7 days in summer.
Café Medici
9 Kitchener St, Martinborough,
ph: 06-306 9965
The colourful walls and musical theme create a friendly ambience for this meeting place set in the heart of Martinborough. The cafe offers tasty, interesting fare for breakfast and lunch, with excellent coffee and home-baked bread.
est Wine Bar and Eatery
Old Post Office, The Square, Martinborough,
ph: 06-306 9665
This small restaurant and wine bar is in an historic wooden building which was the original Martinborough Post Office. An excellent selection of local wines is accompanied by tasting plates or a full menu of food to match. Open Wednesday to Sunday throughout the day.
Java House
10 First St, Lansdowne, Masterton
ph: 06-377 7251
This new venture has found an instant popularity with locals, and as a stop-off for those touring on SH 2. Great coffee, a wide-ranging menu of modern, tasty food and a sunny, north-facing location.
Lake Ferry Hotel Bar & Café
Lake Ferry (south of Martinborough).
ph: 06-307 7831
A rustic pub on the edge of the sea (the most southerly hotel in the North Island) with a bar in original condition. Full of fun, warmth and locals lingering over a few ales, the café serves famous fish and chips or selections from a contemporary menu. Crayfish and paua are also offered, subject to availability.
La Mousse
2 Memorial Square, Martinborough,
ph: 06-306 8224
This traditional restaurant has moved to a spruced-up building on The Square and installed a wine bar with tapas. The French-style menu remains, offering such dishes as escargots, châteaubriand, venison and other specialties, with fine service.
Pipi Café
128 Main St, Greytown,
ph: 06-304 8992
A funky and original café that's popular with locals. Open from 7am for coffee and breakfast, with an all-day menu. Pizzas are a feature of the dinner menu, and there's a small supplementary list of daily specials, including soup, pasta and puddings to eat in or take away.
Saluté!
83 Main St, Greytown,
ph: 06-304 9825
Saluté! offers a contemporary Mediter-ranean lunch and dinner menu in a modern, open restaurant in the centre of Greytown. Excellent food, ambience and service as well as a good selection of local wines to match the meals.
The French Bistro
3 Kitchener St, Martinborough,
ph: 06-306 8863
A tiny family bistro in the centre of Martinborough with an excellent, handwritten menu and good selection of local wines. Cosy and cheerful.
The Martinborough Bistrot
The Martinborough Hotel, The Square, Martinborough,
ph: 06-306 9350
The Bistrot in the hotel has been revamped for diners to enjoy fine wines and a small, careful menu. The exceptional wine list remains and a small ‘malt bar’ for late night provides a relaxing setting for house guests. For more casual eating, there’s also a basic blackboard menu in the Settlers Bar on the corner of the property.
The Terraces Restaurant at Aylstone
2911 Huangarua Rd, Martinborough
ph: 06-306 9505
Open to gues 
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