Reggie's occupies the rooftop at MADE in Hamilton East, turning pizza, pasta and wine into a large-scale social restaurant. The dining area has room for around 180 guests and includes a retractable roof, a sunset deck and a more secluded bar space. Those distinct zones give the venue flexibility across weather and occasions, from a midday table in the open air to a late meal or drinks above Grey Street.
The kitchen describes its food as closer to Little Italy with a New York accent than a formal tour of regional Italian cooking. House-made pizza and pasta anchor a concise menu, supported by sides that are easy to add to the middle of the table. Italian-imported equipment underpins the production, while a changing selection keeps the focus tighter than an encyclopedic trattoria menu. It is an approachable format designed around a few things done with conviction.
That focus does not make the choice too narrow for a mixed group. Gluten-free options and a children's menu provide practical alternatives, while a substantial steak gives diners a route away from dough and pasta. Tiramisu supplies the natural finish. The balance makes Reggie's useful for a family meal as well as a table of friends sharing pizzas, ordering separate pasta dishes and leaving dessert in the centre.
Wine is the third part of the restaurant's stated identity, not an afterthought to the food. The list is shaped to accompany the menu, and the rooftop bar allows an evening to begin or end with a drink away from the main table. Reggie's opens seven days from midday until late and takes bookings, so the same address can handle lunch, an early family dinner or a longer night that makes full use of the deck and bar.
Address: Rooftop at MADE, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand
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