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Alberto's Restaurant

Arorangi | Arorangi, Cook Islands
23597
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Ranked #8 of 74 restaurants in Rarotonga
Cuisines: European
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Jerrabomberra
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47 reviews 47 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We had the set steak meal at $NZ35 a head and got a really, really great steak, a very good salad bar and a very nice dessert. My wife also had garlic bread to start. The steaks were both very large and were cooked perfectly for each of us - one of the best steaks I've eaten anywhere (including Australia,... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We very much appreciated the friendly welcome we received on a quiet night at this restaurant. The salad bar is a great idea and the pawpaw salad is delicious. The meat helpings were enormous. Alberto's is well worth a visit for tourists spending a week or so in Rarotonga. The NZ couple who run the restaurant are keen to provide... More

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Essex
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35 reviews 35 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Very friendly service and excellent food in a nice atmosphere. We ate there twice and the quality of the food was consistantly good, particularly the fish dishes. The salad bar is also very good - try the paw paw salad -- heaven in a bowl. Thoroughly recommended.

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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Didn't actually eat their this visit but have eaten there twice on 2 other trips to Rarotonga. The make the best seafood chowder i have ever tasted in my entire life!!! Will make a point of going next time we are there.

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Melbourne, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

So many people we spoke with during our holiday on Rarotonga said we had to go the Alberto's--so we did! We weren't disappointed either. Drove by around lunchtime and wrote our name and reservation details on the chalkboard outside-so easy. Pleasant relaxed atmosphere, excellent friendly service and huge meals. Generous basket of garlic bread for starters ,our big steaks were... More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We had dinner at Alberto's our last night on the Cook Islands on February 9th and were pelasantly surprised by the excellent food and ambiance of the restaurant. It is a family-run restaurant and the host was very charming and attentive. We would definitely recommend it, especially for those people who are staying at the nearby resort hotels like Edgewater... More

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Broadbeach, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

It is a shame those people from Mosgiel New Zealand didnt remember they were on holiday. We were there the same night and yes there was a small problem in the kitchen but we just chilled out! Rarotonga is not in a hurry so hope they get over it!! We found this restaurant the best on the island and all... More

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ONOWAY
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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

What I liked the most about Alberto's was that it was within walking distance from our resort. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. Our food was delicious and our servings were very large. I ordered the surf and turf and was unable to finish it. The seafood and the New Zealand steak were exceptional. I would highly recommend... More

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Newcastle, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

We all had steaks at Albertos and they were just amazing. Best steak we've had on cook islands. The restaurant is run by a kiwi couple and service was just great. If your'e after a fantastic meal at a reasonable price Albertos is highly recommended. We'll definately be returning before we go home.

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Woodville
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

We go to this restaurant every time we are in the Cook Islands, it is a must! They even remember us from previous visits and we get our table, no 7. Great food, the steaks and the seafood are amazing and the service is fantastic. The salad bar is always freshly stocked as well. Would recommend this to anyone visiting... More

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