Camarosa turns a meal into a short trip out of central Hamilton. The Newstead restaurant sits on a strawberry farm about ten minutes from the city, surrounded by the landscape that informs its farm-to-plate outlook. Natural wood, rustic stone and greenery give the room a polished but grounded character, and service runs through the day from breakfast to dinner. It feels suited to an unhurried visit: the setting offers breathing room, while the menu keeps a clear connection to the produce of the Waikato.
The kitchen describes its cooking as classical food given a contemporary turn, with local produce providing the link between changing meal periods. Separate breakfast, lunch and dinner menus allow the style to develop across the day rather than stretching one short list too far. Breakfast is especially detailed, combining recognisable cafe foundations with thoughtful accompaniments. That approach gives guests a choice between something simple and a plate with more contrast, while retaining the hearty, fresh quality promised by the restaurant’s regional focus.
French toast illustrates the more composed side, pairing brioche with pistachio crumb, seasonal fruit, lemon custard and ice cream. Eggs Benedict can be finished with smoked salmon, bacon or halloumi, and the big breakfast assembles eggs, bacon, rosti, chorizo, tomato, sourdough and romesco. A croque monsieur offers ham, cheese and fries, while the breakfast butty combines bacon, pulled lamb, egg, rosti and hollandaise. Halloumi bruschetta with tomatoes, edamame and seasonal vegetables provides a lighter savoury route.
Drinks and supplementary menus make Camarosa adaptable beyond a standard restaurant booking. Barista coffee uses an espresso blend described with chocolate and malt notes, while tea, juice, iced drinks and brunch cocktails cover slower mornings. Low-gluten, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options are marked, and children’s food, set menus, platters and high tea support different occasions. Reservations help with a planned meal, but the all-day structure also leaves room for a coffee, a late snack or a drink between lunch and dinner.
Address: 11 Davison Road, Newstead, Hamilton 3286, New Zealand
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Camarosa Menu
Breakfast
Served 8:00 to 11:00AM MON-SUN. Dietary codes: LGO = Low Gluten Option, VE = Vegetarian, VEO = Vegetarian Option Available, GFO = Gluten Free Option, MP = Market Price, DFO = Dairy Free Option, V = Vegan, VO = Vegan Option Available.
Butter & Jam
Organic sourdough, whipped butter, berry compote. VE, VEO, LGO, DFO
Eggs on Toast
Poached eggs, sourdough, herb butter. LGO, DFO
French Toast
Pistacchio crumb, seasonal fruit, lemon custard, brioche, Duck Island ice-cream
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs, spinach, house made hollandaise, sourdough. LGO. Add: Smoked salmon +9; Double smoked bacon +8; Halloumi +8; GFO: On potato rosti +4
Big Breakfast
Poached eggs, double smoked bacon, potato rosti, chorizo, grilled tomato, sourdough, romesco sauce, chutney. LGO, DFO, GFO
Croque Monsieur
Brioche, artisanal ham, melted cheese, fries
Breakfast Butty
Butty bread, tomato chutney, fried egg, potato rosti, double smoked bacon, pulled lamb, house-made hollandaise. LGO
Breakfast Bruschetta
Grilled halloumi, sourdough, poached egg, cherry tomatoes, edamame, seasonal vegetables, panzanella dressing. VE, LGO
Breakfast Sides
Sides only available as an additional to a full dish.
Bacon
Smoked Salmon
Chorizo (1)
Egg
Avocado
Roasted Tomato
Creamy Mushrooms
Tomato Chutney
Hollandaise
Rosti (1)
Gluten Free Bread
Halloumi
Lunch – Starters / To Share
Served 11:30 to 3PM MON-SUN. Dietary codes: VE = Vegetarian, LGO = Low Gluten Option, VO = Vegan Option Available, DF = Dairy Free Option, V = Vegan.
House Bread
Olive oil, rosemary. VE, LGO, VO
Gnocco Fritto
Savoury donuts with cured mortadella ham. DF
Fish Crudo
Greek yoghurt, soy, wasabi. LGO
Pacific Rock Oysters
1/2 doz – Seasonal Availability. Natural, lemon, shallot mignonette
Pork & Prawn Dumplings
Soy, sesame, coriander. DF 6pc
Pinsa Bianca
Garlic oil, mozzarella, parmesan. LGO, VE
Crispy Fried Halloumi
Chilli, lemon, wildflower honey. LGO, VE
Fried Calamari
Chilli lime aioli, ras el hanout. LGO
Serrano Ham Potato Croquettes
’Nduja, romesco, wholegrain mustard. 3pc
Fried Chicken
Buttermilk, kewpie. LGO
Pacific Rock Oysters – Natural
1/2 doz – Seasonal Availability. Natural, lemon, shallot mignonette
Pacific Rock Oysters – Tempura
1/2 doz – Seasonal Availability. Tempura, pickled ginger, miso kewpie
Lunch – Camarosa Pizza
Please note: Our pizza kitchen is separate. Serving times will vary! Extras: Gluten Free +$4 / Grilled Veges +$5 / Meat or Seafood +$7 / Add Cheese +$4. Not all the ingredients are listed on the menu, please advise your server for any allergies.
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, basil. VE
Ortolana
Tomato, mozzarella, grilled vegetables, spinach, oregano. VE
Prosciutto
Champagne ham, wild mushrooms, mozzarella, truffle oil, rocket
Chicken Pesto
Basil pesto, mozzarella, chicken, capsicum, spinach, parmesan
Chorizo
Chorizo, red onion, tomato, mozzarella, chilli honey
Piccante
Spicy salami, capsicum, tomato, mozzarella
Gamberi
Prawns, tomato, mozzarella, mascarpone, rocket
Parma e Rucola
Parma ham, tomato, mozzarella, rocket, parmesan
Lunch – Mains
Served 11:30 to 3PM MON-SUN.
Truffle Tagliatelle Pasta
Mushroom, bacon, parmesan truffle oil – Add chicken +8
Pesto Tagliatelle Pasta
Creamy basil pesto, onion, spinach, parmesan – Add chicken +8. VE
Croque Monsieur
Brioche, artisanal ham, melted cheese, fries
Lamb Flatbread
Herb yoghurt, feta, dried shallots
BBQ Cauliflower
Madras, togarashi, jackfruit, herb oil. V, VE, LGO
Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Brioche, swiss cheese, bacon, chipotle aioli, fries. LGO
Fish & Chips
Pan seared fish, hand-cut potato, salad. LGO
Paddock to Plate Beef Eye Fillet
Garden salad, chimichurri, roasted potato. LGO Price: MP
Business Lunch Combo
Monday to Friday. Chef’s choice of a main, served with mixed salad – Add fries +9
Lunch – Degustation
Our menu is a complete culinary experience. Dietary adjustments can sometimes affect the balance of each dish. For the best experience, we recommend enjoying our chefs selection without restriction. Minimum 2 people. Chef Selection 65pp; Chef Selection 80pp.
Chef Selection
65pp
Chef Selection
80pp
Lunch – Sides
Fries
Tomato, aioli
Agria Mashed Potato
Butter, beef jus reduction. LGO
Mixed Salad
Cherry tomato, balsamic dressing. VE
Grilled Romaine
Feta, Nuoc Cham. VE
Broccolini
Miso, sesame, togarashi. VE
BBQ Wild Mushrooms
Ponzu, gochugaru, kimchi. VE, LGO
Lunch – Desserts
Double Chocolate Brownie
Caramel ganache, vanilla ice-cream. VE
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Vanilla custard, burned sugar. VE, LGO
Duck Island Ice-Cream
Your friendly server will advise today’s special
Affogato
Frangelico almond liqueur, espresso, ice-cream. VE
Coconut Panna Cotta
Coconut milk, coulis, seasonal fruit. VE, DF, LGO
Dinner – Starters / To Share
From 5:00PM MON-SUN. Dietary codes: LGO = Low Gluten Option, VE = Vegetarian, VEO = Vegetarian Option Available, VO = Vegan Option Available, MP = Market Price, DFO = Dairy Free Option, V = Vegan.
House Bread
Olive oil, rosemary
Pork & Prawn Dumplings
Soy, sesame, coriander. DF 6pc
Pinsa Bianca
Garlic oil, mozzarella, parmesan. LGO, VE
Crispy Fried Halloumi
Chilli, lemon, wildflower honey. LGO, VE
Serrano Ham Potato Croquettes
Nduja, romesco, wholegrain mustard. 3pc
Cured Meat
Artisan cured meats, pickles, savoury donut. DF
Fried Chicken
Buttermilk, kewpie. LGO
Fried Calamari
Chilli lime aioli, ras el hanout. LGO
Fish Crudo
Greek yoghurt, soy, wasabi. LGO
Pacific Rock Oysters
1/2 doz – Seasonal Availability. Natural, lemon, shallot mignonette
Pacific Rock Oysters – Natural
1/2 doz – Seasonal Availability. Natural, lemon, shallot mignonette
Pacific Rock Oysters – Tempura
1/2 doz – Seasonal Availability. Tempura, pickled ginger, miso kewpie
Dinner – Camarosa Pizza
Please note: Our pizza kitchen is separate. Serving times will vary! Extras: Gluten Free +$4 / Grilled Veges +$5 / Meat or Seafood +$7 / Add Cheese +$4. Not all the ingredients are listed on the menu, please advise your server for any allergies.
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, basil. VE
Ortolana
Tomato, mozzarella, grilled vegetables, spinach, oregano. VE
Prosciutto
Champagne ham, wild mushrooms, mozzarella, truffle oil, rocket
Chicken Pesto
Basil pesto, mozzarella, chicken, capsicum, spinach, parmesan
Chorizo
Chorizo, red onion, tomato, mozzarella, chilli honey
Piccante
Spicy salami, capsicum, tomato, mozzarella
Gamberi
Prawns, tomato, mozzarella, mascarpone, rocket
Parma e Rucola
Parma ham, tomato, mozzarella, rocket, parmesan
Dinner – Mains
From 5:00PM MON-SUN.
BBQ Cauliflower
Madras, togarashi, jackfruit, herb oil. V, VE, LGO
Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Brioche, swiss cheese, bacon, chipotle aioli, fries. LGO
Pancetta Wrapped Chicken Ballotine
Basil pesto, parmesan, confit jerusalem artichoke
Fish of The Day
Your friendly server will advise today’s special
Slow Braised Waikato Lamb Shoulder
Tagliatelle pasta, wild mushroom, parmesan, lamb jus
Paddock to Plate Beef Eye Fillet
Pomme puree, seasonal vegetables, red wine jus. LGO Price: MP
Dinner – Degustation
Our menu is a complete culinary experience. Dietary adjustments can sometimes affect the balance of each dish. For the best experience, we recommend enjoying our chefs selection without restriction. Minimum 2 people. Chef Selection 65pp; Chef Selection 80pp.
Chef Selection
65pp
Chef Selection
80pp
Dinner – Sides
Fries
Tomato, aioli
Agria Mashed Potato
Butter, beef jus reduction. LGO
Mixed Salad
Cherry tomato, balsamic dressing. VE
Grilled Romaine
Feta, Nuoc Cham. VE
Broccolini
Miso, sesame, togarashi. VE
BBQ Wild Mushrooms
Ponzu, gochugaru, kimchi. VE, LGO
Dinner – Desserts
Double Chocolate Brownie
Caramel ganache, vanilla ice-cream. VE
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Vanilla custard, burned sugar. VE, LGO
Duck Island Ice-Cream
Your friendly server will advise today’s special
Coconut Panna Cotta
Coconut milk, coulis, seasonal fruit. VE, DF, LGO
Affogato
Frangelico almond liqueur, espresso, ice-cream. VE
Bar Snacks
All day. Dietary codes: GFO = Gluten Free Option, VE = Vegetarian, DFO = Dairy Free Option, LG = Low Gluten, DF = Dairy Free, LGO = Low Gluten Option, VO = Vegan Option Available, MP = Market Price, V = Vegan.
Pizza Bread
Garlic oil, parmesan. GFO, VE, DFO
Tapioca Fried Halloumi
Chill honey, lemon. VE, LG
Cured Meats
Pickles, savory donuts. DF
Fried Chicken
Buttermilk, kewpie. LGO, DFO
Pizza Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, basil. VE, DFO
Pizza Prosciutto e Funghi
Shaved ham, mushrooms, mozzarella, tomato
Pizza Ortolana
Tomato, mozzarella, grilled vegetables, oregano. VE, DFO
Pizza Parma e Rucola
Parma ham, tomato, mozzarella, rocket, parmesan
Pizza Chorizo
Chorizo, red onion, tomato, mozzarella, chilli honey
Pizza Piccante
Spicy salami, capsicum, tomato, mozzarella
Pizza Gamberi
Prawns, tomato, mozzarella, mascarpone, rocket. Add Gluten Free Pizza Base +$4
Fries
Tomato, aioli. VE, LGO
Mixed Salad
Cherry tomato, balsamic dressing. VE, LGO, DFO
Pizza Gamberi
Prawns, tomato, mozzarella, mascarpone, rocket
Kids Breakfast
8am-11am. 10 Years & younger.
Kids Pancake
Fruit compote, ice-cream, maple syrup. VE
Kids Scrambled Eggs + Toast
GFO. Add bacon +6
Pancakes
Fruit compote, ice-cream, maple syrup
Scrambled Eggs on Toast
Add: Bacon +5
Kids Dinner
From 5pm.
Kids Pizza Margherita
Tomato base, mozzarella, evo. VE (+$6 Gluten Free Base). Add ham +4
Kids Pasta Napoletana
Passata, parmesan, olive oil. VE
Fried Chicken & Chips
Tomato sauce. GF, DFO
Tenderloin Steak & Chips
Tomato sauce. GF, DFO
Kids Dessert
Ice-Cream Sundae – 2 scoops
Your server will advise today’s flavours. VO, DFO
Ice-cream Sundae
2 Scoops – Vanilla, sprinkles, chocolate sauce
Chocolate Brownie
Caramel, vanilla
Kids Lunch & Dinner
Kids Lunch 11:30am-2pm daily & 3pm weekends. Kids Dinner from 5pm.
Kids Pizza Margherita
Tomato base, mozzarella, evo. VE (+$6 Gluten Free Base). Add ham 4
Kids Lunch
11:30am-2pm daily & 3pm weekends. Gluten free base available for +$4 on pizzas.
Pizza Margherita
Tomato base, mozzarella. Gluten Free Base +$4
Pizza Prosciutto
Shaved ham, tomato, mozzarella. Gluten Free Base +$4
Pizza Hawaiian
Pineapple, shaved ham, tomato, mozzarella. Gluten Free Base +$4
Baked Mac & Cheese
Bechamel, creamy cheese
Chicken & Chips
Tomato sauce
Beef Steak & Chips
Tomato sauce
Coffee & Tea
Standard double shots are from daily blend – A brazil blend roasted for espresso beverages. Expect notes of chocolate, malt and a scrumptious heavy body. Popayan Sugar Cane Decaf – Caramel, cocoa and nutty flavour. Creamy body and clean finish. Extras: Coconut, Oat, Decaf, Extra Shot, Syrup 1 / 1. Takeaway: .50 / .50
Long Black • Americano
Flat White • Cappuccino • Chai Latte • Latte
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Non-Alcoholics
Milano Rossa 0%
0% White Cane Spirit, 0% Almond Liquer, Lime, Cranberry
Lemor Mix
Camarosa Strawberries, Orange, Old Fashioned Lemonade
Gin-Not 0%
0% Dry London Spirit, Mediterranean Tonic, Bitters
Spiced Apple Punch
Falernum, Agave, Apple, Pineapple, Lemon
Bottled Beer / Cider
Menabrea 1846 Lager
330ml | 4.8%
Bootleg Apehangar IPA
440ml | 6.3%
Bootleg T-Straight Burnout Stout
500ml | 5.0%
Sawmill East Coast IPA
330ml | 5.8%
Wine by the Glass
125ml | 150ml | 250ml
JK.14 Ombra de Vin Prosecco Brut
Italy
Prosecco Rosé
Italy
Louis Roederer Champagne Premium Brut
France
Auntsfield Sav Single Vineyard
Marlborough
White Wine by the Bottle
Lemsecco Spritz Mimosa
Australia
JK.14 Ombra de Vin Prosecco Brut
Treviso, Italy
Louis Roederer Brut Premier 375ml / 750ml
France
Bollinger Special Cuvee 375ml / 750ml
France
Red Wine by the Bottle
Misha’s Cantata
Central Otago
Greystone
Waipara
Takapoto Estate Single Vineyard
Bannockburn / Gibbston Valley
Tenuta Ulisse Montepulciano Single Vineyard
Abruzzo, Italy
Botanicals
30ml
Awildian Coromandel London Dry Gin
Fever-Tree Indian Tonic, Orange
Knocknaveagh Cambridge Dry Gin
Fever-Tree Indian Tonic, Lemon
Scapegrace Classic Gin / Black Gin
Fever-Tree Indian Tonic, Orange
Spirits
30ml. Please visit the bar to see our full range of spirits. Served straight, on the rocks or with house mixers.
Broken Shed Vodka
Havana Club 3yo White Rum
Bumbu Spiced Rum
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