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Ilona Pasta

4.9(715 reviews)

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When in North Island, Ilona Pasta is the local business that serves pasta from 80A Emerson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110, Nueva Zelanda. This restaurant has built its name on pasta, served in a relaxed setting on the island's eastern coast. Diners looking for a dependable pasta meal in Napier find it here.

Ilona Pasta is known for its pasta dishes, and the kitchen keeps a steady rhythm across the week. Guests have given it 4.9 out of 5 across 715 reviews, a score that places it among the most appreciated restaurants in the area. The restaurant sits on Emerson Street in Napier South, an address that anchors it in the city centre. With 715 reviews behind it, the venue has drawn a loyal following.

Opening hours run Mo,We-Fr 17:30-22:00, with Tuesday off, while Sa-Su the kitchen serves 11:30-15:00 and 17:30-22:00. Two photographs accompany the listing, and the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ilonapasta.nz carries further updates. The split schedule means lunch is a weekend option and dinner runs six days a week.

North Island's temperate climate shapes the seasons, with December to February the busiest stretch and winter staying mild at low altitudes. Local cooking leans on seafood, lamb, dairy and wines, so a pasta dinner sits comfortably alongside the island's produce. Domestic flights and ferries link the islands, and English and Māori are the everyday languages. From Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Taupo, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier or New Plymouth, the restaurant is reachable by road or domestic flight, with Napier itself the closest of the nearby centres.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ilona Pasta known for?

With a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 715 reviews, Ilona Pasta has built a strong following at its Emerson Street site in Napier South. Diners there eat within a North Island restaurant scene shaped by local seafood, lamb and wine.

What kind of business is Ilona Pasta?

Ilona Pasta is a restaurant on North Island, serving from its address on Emerson Street in Napier South. Its kitchen sits within a food culture built around fresh seafood, lamb, dairy and local wines.

What should first-time visitors expect at Ilona Pasta?

First-timers will find Ilona Pasta open Monday and Wednesday to Friday from 17:30 to 22:00, and on Saturday and Sunday in two sittings, 11:30 to 15:00 and 17:30 to 22:00. The restaurant stays closed on Tuesday, so that day is not an option for a booking.

Where is Ilona Pasta located on North Island?

Ilona Pasta sits at 80A Emerson Street in Napier South, Napier 4110. That places it in a North Island city that also appears among the towns and cities of the region, alongside places such as Taupo and Rotorua.

How do visitors rate Ilona Pasta?

Guests have given Ilona Pasta a rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 715 reviews. The restaurant operates from 80A Emerson Street in Napier South, Napier 4110, with its Facebook page at facebook.com/ilonapasta.nz.

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