Name and Location
Centrale Restaurant at Clarence is a casual Italian restaurant and bar located in Tauranga, New Zealand.
As part of the Clarence Boutique Hotel, it provides an ideal place to enjoy Italian cuisine while staying at the hotel or visiting Tauranga.
Menu
Centrale Restaurant offers a range of dining options for customers to choose from. Customers may select tapas, large plates for sharing, and Spanish-inspired mains and desserts. Each item is beautifully crafted by the knowledgeable chef.
The tapas menu includes a variety of mouth-watering options, including crostini, polpette, calamari fritti, and garlic prawns. For those who love shared plates, there are options such as meatballs, baked Camembert, fettuccine Alfredo, and margherita pizza. Main course options include seafood paella, whole roasted duck, and grilled salmon fillet. To satisfy your desire for sweets, dessert options such as tiramisu and panna cotta are also available.
Ambience
Centrale Restaurant at Clarence boasts a relaxed and casual atmosphere, exemplifying the Italian spirit of enjoying your meal with leisure. You can enjoy your meals in a cozy and stylish interior with attractive lighting and comfortable seating arrangements. The restaurant also has a bar for you to enjoy your drinks during a warm summer evening.
When to Visit
Centrale Restaurant at Clarence is open every day from 5 pm until late. It is ideal for customers who want to grab an early dinner or those who feel like dining later in the evening. You can visit this place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at any time of the week.
How to Get There
Centrale is situated in the heart of Tauranga which is approximately 150 km southeast of Auckland. If you are driving from Auckland, take State Highway 2 towards Tauranga, and you will reach there in less than two and a half hours. Alternatively, if you're in Tauranga, you can take a taxi, Uber, or public transport to reach Centrale. The restaurant is walking distance from the central business district which is easily accessible through any mode of transport.