We offer a delicious tapas dining experience in Hamilton – perfect for casual meals, special occasions, and afternoon drinks right next to the Waikato River.
Tapas
Our tapas are plates designed to share, order a selection of them for the table and enjoy the variety.
The bigger your group, the more flavours you will be able to sample. Food is best enjoyed freshly made, so our dishes are brought to your table as they are being prepared, some are fast and some take a little longer. Don’t miss out on our delicious desserts and cheese selection. If you are feeling adventurous, try a chef’s selection! Your server will be happy to help.
Venue
Gothenburg is located on the lower floor of the ANZ Centre on 17 Grantham Street.
Our stunning dining room has an airy feel with floor to ceiling windows and an amazing view of the Waikato River banks. Our outdoor terrace is a calm spot in the centre of the city where you can enjoy tapas or a drink on a sunny day.
Gothenburg is just as suited for casual meals as special occasions, after work drinks or a coffee on the terrace, so come and enjoy our beautiful location by the river.
Location
Our restaurant is situated right in the middle of central Hamilton, but tucked away in a very quiet spot by the river.
We are a popular destination for riders on the Te Awa River Trail and a nice stop on the way for visitors to the Hamilton Gardens. We are located right next to the Hamilton Museum and soon not far from the new Waikato Regional Theatre which is due to open in 2025. We are very proud to take part in what Hamilton offers to locals and visitors to the Waikato region.
Gift Vouchers
What better way to celebrate someone’s birthday or achievement than with a bit of luxury? Our giftcards can be purchased from the restaurant or conveniently purchased online. Electronic giftcards can be emailed to you or the intended recipient, or we can post out a physical gift card within New Zealand.
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EXCELLENT Based on 1789 reviews Posted on Lizzienz25 March 2026 Gothenburg always Great We popped in for a quick lunch on a roadie and had a fab meal. Himself had the tuna tartare, served on crispy rice cakes while I had my all time favourite the tortellini of scallop and prawn in crayfish bisque (I could have licked the bowl clean, it was so good). Enjoyed a couple of lovely Matawhero GW. Great service, our waitperson knew we were in a bit of a hurry and had water, drinks and food to us in no time at all.Posted on marie m22 March 2026 A place to be It's our go to place for celebratuons as a couple or with loved ones. We had the sweetest waitress sadly I forgot her name but we gave her a tip as she made our experience extra special. The food was outstanding like usual and armosphere is so relaxing. I cant wait to return.Posted on simon w23 January 2026 Consistently Excellent, Even with a Big Family We visited twice during our family trip to New Zealand, just after the restaurant reopened following its Christmas break. With five children in tow, we were genuinely impressed by the range of dishes they enjoyed and by the patience and warmth of the staff, who were consistently kind and welcoming. The mocktails were a real highlight and made our girls feel very grown-up, while even our fussiest eater was completely won over by the arancini — a hit with everyone at the table. I’ve been visiting this restaurant for almost five years now and am always struck by the consistently high standard of service, as well as the presentation and flavour of the food, which truly sets it apart. The recently renovated bathrooms are another thoughtful touch and add to the overall sense of quality and care. Highly recommended.Posted on Kozzad22 January 2026 Exceptional - every time. I've been here three times over the past several years. Each time the food and service has been exceptional. The number one restaurant I'd recommend to anyone visiting Kirikiriroa.Posted on OnAir3987242900410 December 2025 This restaurant tops my favorite restaurant. Highly recommended Great location, over looking the Waikato Awa (river). In the CBD, but quietly tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The atmosphere of the restaurant is calming and beautifully designed. Ceiling to floor windows to capture the natural surroundings. The food was mouth-watering delicious. My friend and I order two dishes each and decided to share. Watermelon Salad so refreshing and complimented the chicken and lamb rib dishes. The ciabatta bread was also a good choice, adding a crunchy texture and smoky grilled taste. Happy with the service. Great hospitality, polite and chirpy waitress, regularly checking in on us as we vacuumed our food 😀 Good flow on the wait time. We waited until all our dishes came out before we started eating. Each dish came out minutes apart. Though full, we had to try the desserts. Blueberry and coconut something and the Pistachio something. 10/10 for both desserts. My friend also had a Strawberry mocktail she really enjoyed the drink. For what we devoured it was work every cent. Definately value for money. I recommend this place 5 stars out of 5.Posted on Lizzienz2 December 2025 Great food, wonderful service We had a very delicious meal, exquisite flavours and the service was amazing. I adored the tortellini with crayfish bisque - so yummy.Posted on zitavskeho24 November 2025 Excellent tapas in pleasant environment We arrived at 4 pm and were provided a reduced list of tapas, but still a choice of some 15 different tapas. Whilst not comparable to tapas served in Spain, these were lighter and of excellent quality (salmon, mozzarella & duck pastries- all excellent)Posted on Richard C13 November 2025 Tasty Tapas Great food , service and location. Seemed to be lots of local families celebrating, lovely architecture of glass windows looking out onto trees, tapas took their time appearing but once started were brought out at good intervals so never more than one bowl on the table at a time. Good atmosphere, dim lighting though slightly odd was where young lady seemed to be taking influencer style photos in a corner which went on a little too long, guess that doesn’t happen every night. Wait service was attentive and genuine.Posted on Geraldine M8 November 2025 One of the best restaurants in NZ One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. All meals are shared. A exquisite mixture of tastes in each dish. This is the type of restaurant where you want to sit down & enjoy the food and the experience.