Gothenburg has been part of Hamilton's restaurant scene since 2009 and has occupied its Grantham Street riverside home since 2014. The family-owned restaurant sits on the lower floor of the ANZ Centre, tucked away from the central-city traffic beside the Waikato River. Floor-to-ceiling windows, an airy dining room and an outdoor terrace make the water and riverbank part of the setting. It works equally well for a relaxed afternoon drink, a table of shared plates or a more polished occasion.

Sharing is the organising idea of the menu: plates arrive as the kitchen completes them, so the table builds its meal in stages. Vegetable tapas travel widely in flavour, from burrata with aromatic tahini, chilli crisp and toasted cashews to beetroot and feta arancini, sriracha-glazed pumpkin and mushroom wontons with miso butter. Chickpea korma, polenta chips and potato gnocchi give plant-focused diners substantial choices rather than afterthoughts, reflecting a kitchen that is comfortable drawing inspiration from several culinary traditions.

Seafood and meat plates offer the same range. Ora King salmon is paired with ponzu, nori mayonnaise and crisp salmon skin, while the Swedish-inspired Skagen röra combines prawns, dill and lemon on grilled ciabatta. Prawn and scallop tortellini comes with crayfish bisque, and market fish is seared in butter. Beef tataki, pork skewers, sticky twice-cooked lamb ribs and beef-and-mushroom croustades fill out the richer side of the table before local and European cheeses or desserts such as pistachio parfait and dark chocolate tahini mousse.

The full tapas menu is offered for lunch and dinner, with a lighter selection through the afternoon and the bar operating across the day. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices are identified, and a separate allergen guide helps diners navigate the menu. Groups can move upstairs to a private glass-walled room, use the terrace or book the full venue, with set tapas menus and canapes adapting the restaurant's sharing style to celebrations, meetings and larger events.

Address: ANZ Centre, 17 Grantham Street, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand

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Gothenburg Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Vegetable Tapas

Massimo’s burrata

$32

aromatic tahini and chili crisp glaze, toasted cashews, spring onion, sesame seeds, warmed Volare focaccia

Roasted sriracha glazed pumpkin

$22

peanut and garlic sauce, cashew maple and sesame seed clusters

Arancini

$26

roasted beetroot, thyme and feta risotto, panko crumb, pesto aioli

Fried hand cut potatoes

$16

rosemary salt, truffle aioli, chives

Polenta chips

$21

roasted garlic, parmesan mayo, truffle salt, grated parmesan

Cos lettuce

$20

ranch dressing, spring onion oil, red onion, cherry tomatoes, crispy parmesan, balsamic reduction

Steamed wontons

$26

mixed mushrooms, tofu, miso butter, toasted hazelnuts, chives

Chickpea Korma

$25

cashew and coconut cream, mango chutney Raglan Coconut Yoghurt, cumin seed popadoms

Potato gnocchi

$32

Top Notch Macadamia puree, crispy kale, sauteed seasonal greens, marinated tomatoes

Meat and Poultry Tapas

Duck liver pâté

$25

blackberry compote, grilled Volare sourdough baguette

Beef Tataki

$29

rare seared sirloin, miso mayo, crispy shallots, coriander

Beef short rib from Greenstone Creek

$36

braised in red wine and aromatic, pickled red cabbage, chili caramel, sesame mayo

Crispy twice cooked lamb ribs

$26

braised in master stock, sticky glaze, red onion, fresh mint, lime and chili

Braised beef and mushroom croustades

$20

mushroom aioli

Adobo style chicken thighs

$37

marinated in aromatics, pepper glaze, cucumber, spring onion and shaved fennel salad garnish

Braised pull apart lamb shoulder

$45

cumin and herb crust, hummus, charred eggplant cream, pickled courgette, reduced tomato and lamb braise jus

Seared sirloin from Greenstone Creek

$46

green peppercorn sauce, pickled onion

Fish and Seafood Tapas

Tuna tartare

$26

crispy furikake rice, gochujang spiced mayo, sesame, coriander garnish

Crudo

$26

market fish from Lee Fish, Jeow Som sauce, mango gel, coriander oil, spring onion, crispy rice paper, chili salt

Lightly cured Ora King salmon

$26

ponzu sauce, nori mayo, crispy parsnip chips, furikake salt, crispy salmon skin

Skagen röra

$29

Swedish classic mix of prawn, dill, lemon and mayo, grilled Volare ciabatta

Calamari

$19

coriander and cashew pesto

Prawn and scallop tortellini

$26

crayfish bisque, watercress oil, crispy bacon

Line caught market fish from Lee Fish

$46

Jerusalem artichoke puree, charred braised leek, burnt lemon oil

Prawn nduja pasta

$39

hand cut pasta, seasonal greens, market fish bites, garlic, chili, grated parmesan, fresh lemon garnish

Cheese & Dessert

Our cheese is served in 50 gram portions with Volare fig and walnut loaf, almond crackers, honeycomb and house made accompaniments.

Meyer Vintage Gouda – Hamilton

Locally produced and award-winning cheese made with pasteurized cow’s milk. Aged 24 months. Distinct and strong, sweet and nutty.

Delice de Bourgogne – France

Rich, creamy, soft ripened, triple cream, brie style cheese made from cow’s milk. Made with pasteurized milk.

Kapiti Kikorangi – Kapiti Coast

Buttery texture, full and piquant flavoured, blue vein made from pasteurized cow’s milk. This cheese is made with vegetarian rennet.

One Choice

$18

Two Choices

$29

Three Choices

$40

Pistachio parfait

$17

cream cheese, orange and olive oil emulsion, toasted white chocolate and tuile crunch

White chocolate mousse

$17

passionfruit curd, and brown sugar crumb, passion fruit dust

Dark chocolate tahini mousse

$17

pistachio and sesame crumb, compressed green apple, sesame praline

Duck Island ice cream

$10

Afternoon Menu – Tapas

Our afternoon menu is available 2:30pm – 5pm. Our full drinks selection is available as well!

Massimo’s burrata

$32

aromatic tahini and chili crisp glaze, toasted cashews, spring onion, sesame seeds, Volare focaccia

Arancini

$26

roasted beetroot thyme and feta risotto, panko crumb, pesto aioli

Fried hand cut potatoes

$16

rosemary salt, truffle aioli, chives

Polenta chips

$21

roasted garlic, parmesan mayo, truffle salt, grated parmesan

Lightly cured Ora King salmon

$26

ponzu sauce, nori mayo, crispy parsnip chips, furikake salt, crispy salmon skin

Skagen rora

$29

Swedish classic mix of prawns, dill, lemon and mayo, grilled Volare ciabatta

Calamari

$19

coriander and cashew pesto, sesame seeds

Duck liver parfait

$25

blackberry compote, grilled Volare sourdough baguette

Beef Tataki

$29

rare seared sirloin, miso mayo, crispy shallots, coriander

Braised beef and mushroom croustades

$20

mushroom aioli

Afternoon Menu – Cheese

Our cheese is served in 50 gram portions with Volare fig and walnut loaf, almond crackers, honeycomb and house made accompaniments.

Meyer Vintage Goat Gouda – Hamilton

Locally produced and award-winning cheese made with pasteurized goat’s milk. Aged 24 months. Distinct and strong, sweet and nutty.

Delice de Bourgogne – France

Rich, creamy, soft ripened, triple cream, brie style cheese made from cow’s milk. Made with pasteurized milk.

Kapiti Kikorangi – Kapiti Coast

Buttery texture, full and piquant flavoured, blue vein made from pasteurized cow’s milk. This cheese is made with vegetarian rennet.

One Choice

$18

Two Choices

$29

Three Choices

$40

Cheese

Our cheese is served in 50 gram portions with Volare fig and walnut loaf, almond crackers, honeycomb and house made accompaniments.

Meyer Vintage Goat Gouda

One Choice $18 / Two Choices $29 / Three Choices $40

Hamilton. Locally produced and award-winning cheese made with pasteurized goat’s milk. Aged 24 months. Distinct and strong, sweet and nutty.

Delice de Bourgogne

One Choice $18 / Two Choices $29 / Three Choices $40

France. Rich, creamy, soft ripened, triple cream, brie style cheese made from cow’s milk. Made with pasteurized milk.

Kapiti Kikorangi

One Choice $18 / Two Choices $29 / Three Choices $40

Kapiti Coast. Buttery texture, full and piquant flavoured, blue vein made from pasteurized cow’s milk. This cheese is made with vegetarian rennet.

White Wine

Gibbston Valley Riesling, Central Otago

Bottle $72 / Glass $15

Matawhero Gewürztraminer, Gisborne

Bottle $67 / Glass $14

Clearview Coastal Pinot Gris, Hawke’s Bay

Bottle $67 / Glass $14

Matawhero Pinot Gris, Gisborne

Bottle $72 / Glass $15

Gustave Lorentz Pinot Gris, Alsace France

Bottle $77 / Glass $16

Man O’ War Exiled Pinot Gris, Waiheke Island

Bottle $82 / Glass $17

Red Wine

Clearview Black Reef Blush Rosé, Hawke’s Bay

Bottle $72 / Glass $15

Amisfield Rosé, Central Otago

Bottle $77 / Glass $16

Pedro Pasion Tempranillo/Merlot, Navarra Spain

Bottle $67 / Glass $14

Marqués de Cáceres Crianza, Rioja Spain

Bottle $82 / Glass $17

Akarua RUA Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Bottle $77 / Glass $16

Beer

Beer on tap 300ml | 400ml | 500ml. Guest Beers and Cider change often, see in-house for pricing.

Workshop Lager 4.5% Raglan

300ml $11 / 400ml $12.50 / 500ml $14

Brewaucracy ‘Tax Evasion’ 2.5% Hamilton

300ml $9 / 400ml $10.50 / 500ml $12

Garage Project Tiny Hazy IPA 0.5% Auckland

$11

Liberty Brewing Halo Pilsner 5.4% Auckland

$12

Westmalle Dubbel Ale 7% Belgium

$16

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz

$18

Aperol, Prosecco, soda water, orange peel

Negroni

$22

The Botanist Gin, Vermouth, Campari, orange bitters, orange peel garnish

Espresso Martini

$22

Finlandia Vodka, Kahlua, espresso, sugar

Martini

$22

Gin or Vodka with dry Vermouth, shaken or stirred, wet or dry, olive or lemon twist

Crisp Martini

$22

Bombay Sapphire Gin, St Germain Elderflower liqueur, Sauvignon Blanc, lemon juice

Non-Alcoholic

Tonic Water, Dry Ginger Ale

Fever Tree

Raspberry and Lemon

Six Barrel Soda

Coca Cola, Coke Zero Sugar

Ginger Beer, Lemon Lime and Bitters, Lemonade

Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry

Mocktails

Mocktail Raspberry Cosmo

$15

raspberry lemonade syrup, orange juice, cranberry juice, lime, soda water, raspberry sugar rim

Mocktail Passionfruit Sour

$15

Passionfruit syrup, pineapple juice, vanilla, aquafaba, lime juice, raspberry dust

Mocktail Raspberry Mojito

$15

raspberries, mint, apple juice, sugar syrup, lime juice, soda water

Mocktail Moscow Mule

$15

mint, sugar syrup, lime juice, ginger beer

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Gothenburg Menu

Gothenburg Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Vegetable Tapas

Meat and Poultry Tapas

Fish and Seafood Tapas

Cheese & Dessert

Afternoon Menu – Tapas

Afternoon Menu – Cheese

Cheese

White Wine

Red Wine

Beer

Cocktails

Non-Alcoholic

Mocktails

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