Reviews of Cinema Paradiso. (Other) in Wānaka (Otago).

Cinema Paradiso

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Movie theater

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72 Brownston Street, Wānaka 9434, New Zealand

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Cinema Paradiso

S. P.

Such a lovely small botique cinema Would of given it 5 stars if wanaka wasn’t so far away from my home, can’t recommend it enough!

M. M. (.

What a great Cinema, warm and cosy with three Cinemas. Lovely staff, a great size screen. A huge variety of seats to choose from, including seats inside of cars which really adds to this Cinemas charm. They even have a half time at this Cinema which is amazing as you can order food to be ready then, Mum and I had hot freshly baked cookies that were amazing. They serve the usual Cinema treats like popcorn, lollies and drinks, along with a variety of alcohol, pizza and other things. All in all a great Cinema well worth a visit

c. s.

I am in love with this cinema experience. The whole experience is great. The sofas and cinema seats just make it comfy as! When you buy your ticket, buy your intermission snacks too. I recommend the cookie, they're warm and incredible! My only suggestion to the owners if to offer a little blanket you can rent? Make it even cosier 😄

G. P.

Just the best little cinema ever. Best ice cream with tons of flavour choices and oh my gosh the Half time hot cookie!!!!! Worth it every time.

K. T.

Great cozy cinema, ordered a cookie before the movie and at intermission scooped it up freshly baked from lobby. Only wish I got two cookies as I practically inhaled the first one

D. m.

Excellent cinema experience, all the staff are incredibly lovely and accommodating, and the menu is phenomenal. Really enjoyed going, thanks team

E. S.

Amazing cinema, beautiful interior and lovely staff. Would 100% come back if I could. You can order food before the movie starts and then they make sure it's ready at half time during the showing, which is so great!

K. W.

Gorgeous cinema with quirky selection of seats. Freshly baked cookies including gf (as in photo) available at the intermission.

B. L.

Relaxed theater that has comfy couches within the theater. Love that they give the chance to get a drink or warm cookies at intermission. Note that not all of the theaters have the cool car. Just theater 1.

F. H.

Vintage decoration and cozy atmosphere!! Love it so much.... Must try their cookies!! Great sofa seat that you will hard to get somewhere else, super comfy and relax.....

M. D.

Love It! We have been twice as we made the effort to go again on our way through as we loved the experience. Sofas, hot cookies, an interval, home made ice cream, great staff and a chilled experience. What's not to like?! If you are in Wanaka go and experience this cinema, it probably doesn't even matter too much what you see.

Love the place and the idea of having dinner before, after or during the movie.

h. r.

Amazing cinema experience! Intermission has fresh made cookies. Vegan/GF options available

K. S.

Cool theatre. Has this old Morris minor in the theatre which you (or kids) can sit in to watch the movie. They also have intermission half way through the movie so you can have a break or purchase one of their fresh hot cookies. Great experience

The best half time cookies ever! Comfortable couches and seats.

G. C.

Great wee cinema with lots of style & very yummy cookies.

Loved the atmosphere, fresh baked cookie at half time, and comfy seats.

Super cool theater that has an intermission with the flicks! Awesome experience

P. C.

coolest Cinema in the world. cozy sofa, tasty cookies, and wide range of drinking. worth to visit

M. D.

I think this is one of my favourite cinemas in the world. Really wholesome - being able to order wine, sit on a couch and have a fresh baked cookie waiting for you at the interval😊all the staff are lovely and it's just a really awesome place. Thank you cinema paradiso!

W. P.

Wonderfully inviting place to see movies in a somewhat happily quirky way. Ice creams are a must. You can have a proper meal before or after or have a pizza delivered to you at half time. Good parking around the back. Very nice atmosphere.

T. P.

Amazing cinema. They have a different attitude for playing movies, it's more like at home. There's a tea break in the middle of the movie with freshly baked cookies (need to be ordered in advance). You can take whatever you want to the cinema (of course you should buy it there), so for example beer and even dinner. Seats are very comfortable or you can even sit in the car.

J. P.

Great place, excellent experience...love the actual cars in the cinema!

A. Y.

Very cute and unique cinema. The intermission cookies are a delicious must.

A. D.

What a marvellous wee cinema everything you need very comfortable seating.

F. L.

It's nice! Not "best cinema in NZ" nice as I had heard, but just a small town cinema with the twist of some sofas in the cinema rooms, the front part of the old car you usually see in the pictures, and the cabinet food and cookies you can buy for the intermission. Staff was super friendly too! :)

b. m.

Seating in cozy comfortable couches. First in, best dressed as they say.. Freshly baked cookies at half-time (yes, the movie stops for an intermission). A favorite spot for our stay in Wanaka!

J. M.

Good coffee, lovely owners who are very pleasant and chatty. The freshly baked cookies at intermission are certainly the icing on the whole movie experience!!

P. B.

We've been to Cinema Paradiso a few times over the last 10 years and it never disappoints. Every time we come to Wanaka we make a point of stopping in. Saw a movie and had a light dinner tonight. It was as awesome as ever. The service is great and very friendly. The food is quite good for a cinema and it's always nice to have a glass of wine or a beer. The cinema itself is quirky and we love grabbing a couch when we come. I just love the little cars but the couch is always best! The kicker is the intermission and grabbing a cookie and some ice cream for the second half of the movie. Just brilliant!

B. N.

A little cute cinema with comfy sofas, car sits, and a warm decoration. Never miss their fresh out of oven cookies. The staffs are friendly.

K. T.

I had a brilliant time here. The staff are friendly and helpful. The sofa's are comfy, hot drinks in a proper mug!!! The cookies are a must to have, we had the ginger and white chocolate, it was delicious. Would definitely recommend a place to go.

Nice seating plan and Great customer service. Food is amazing as well🤙

S. A.

This is great!!!! So neat that there is a half time...I'd never heard of a half time during a movie at a theatre. Love it!!! Great service and customer service, food and bevvys! Such a great experience! Will be back for sure!

N. H.

Very cool cinema experience. You can have a meal before or after the film, or during the interval. Recommend ordering a freshly baked cookie for during the interval. So good!

I have to admit that I was a bit sceptical of this cinema after all the glowing reviews. Could it really be that good? The answer is a resounding yes. First and foremost the service is excellent. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The actual cinema is just as advertised with comfy couches and seating. Screen is a decent size, with the overall movie watching experience quite fun. The intermission is a fantastic idea, especially with movie runtimes creeping into the 3 hours or more nowadays. Those fresh baked cookies at intermission are delicious. The overall ambience of Cinema Paradiso is spot on and makes for one of the best movie going experiences I have ever had.

Such a lovely cinema which I wish I was lucky enough to have locally! Loved watching Nomadland here. Friendly, cosy place. Couldn't say no to an intermission cookie either!

T. C.

This could be the coolest cinema I've ever been to. The staff and the building have a lot of personality which really made the entire visit awesome. Highly recommend seeing something when in Wanaka

Great staff and old school feel... Love the couches

A. W.

Must visit if you are ever in Wanaka. This cinema is a NZ treasure, with the fantastic freshly baked cookies, the friendly staff, the unbelievably comfortable theaters with sofas, cars (!), armchairs, ..

B. C.

This place has such a unique and original vibe! We went there on a rainy day and were caught by surprise. The movie halls are small and quaint, with comfy couches and cushions and blankets. There’s an intermission when you can get hot cookies! The mini restaurant in the theatre has a great and healthy selection of snacks and appetizers.

M. M.

Quirky and relaxed with a variety of comfortable seating options including sofas and beanbags. Nice central location. Very friendly reception staff and a wide range of refreshments. Would definitely recommend the homemade ice-cream and cookies! Intermission at halfway point of movie added to the ambiance. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Wanaka.

T. H.

Loved this theater! Not huge but the screens are very large, with great sound. Good comfortable seating with big sofas up front and beanbags for the kids! Snacks are reasonably priced and you have to try the carrot cake! We were in town for just a few hours and had a nice time seeing a movie here. Two thumbs up! #datenight

j. j.

What a fantastic cinema with loads of character and extra's. Licensed. Two seater couches. Home made ice cream with a huge range of interesting flavours including Fish & Chip flavour! I chose Conteau/Date. You can order home made cookies for intermission and they get bakedbto order. So unique.

G. H.

Loved our experience here!! Such a cool cinema with couches, even a vintage car you could sit and watch the movie in! Having an intermission felt strange in a movie but was surprisingly nice, ans we loved their cookies (triple chocolate!!) and ice cream (cinnamon & honey). Would 110% go again!

J. N.

A lovely man at the front desk charmed us into a cookie at half time and a glass of wine that did not disappoint! The food was divine, topped with a warm fire place at intermission! If the weather is bad on the slopes, stop in for a chocolate chip cookie and a cosy couch!

L. W.

Great experience! Loved our time here, having an intermission was awesome, and the warm cookie was delicious too. Such a welcome break from normal cinema experiences back home!

J. N.

This is an awesome little theatre. There is an emphasis on good film watching experiences at this place. The seats are comfortable and tiered in a manner that avoids views being blocked by tall large headed people on the seats in front. They have an intermission during the film and have freshly baked cookies ready to sell. There is a bar with a couple of tap beers, drinks can be taken into the theatre. A great place to watch a film for a reasonable price in comfort.

Cinema Paradiso was awesome! A really cool vibe that I've never experienced at another cinema. Would recommend getting comfy on the couches. There are blankets if it's cold. They also have food available at half time intermission, including hot gluten free cookies (if you order before the movie)! The liqueur ice cream is amazing too. Will be returning!!

Fabulous evening, great food, great service. Thanks.

J. G.

This cinema is unique in the world, and a must visit when in Wanaka. All the comfort of your own living room with sofas and other quirky seating. The owner has an amazing sense of humour and communicates with the audience like you are his personal house guests. And then there is intermission (you know when this is, cos that's when the screen goes black) when you can buy home made icecream and freshly baked giant cookies. Try it for yourself, you'll love it.

Sofa was very comfortable. We were told there would be fresh cookies at intermission and I bought one but I felt it had only been warmed up because it was very dry and not gooey as if just out of an oven.

A. Y.

This Cinema is amazing. Its exactly how cinemas should be around the world. Its small, independent, run with care and plenty of passion. The seats are so comfortable, we even had bean bags to sit on today which were really comfortable. The service is brilliant, so attentive and they are very welcoming. We came 5 years ago, and finally returned to see of it still had its charm. There have been major changes but it is still as fantastic as it was back then. If you are in wanaka for even just one night, i would highly recommend you enjoy an evening here!

L. G.

Love love love this place. Such a fun, quirky take on what is normally a commodity of an experience in going to the movies. The small theaters, the fun and comfy staying, the intermission, the warm cookies and homemade ice cream, the friendly staff, the small town feel - it's just all great!

N. E.

I went to this cinema while on holiday 8 months ago and have yet to find a cinema that compares since! The staff were very friendly, theatre was retro but nice, and they have an intermission where they serve freshly baked cookie. This is a must stop when in Wanaka!

O. R.

The best cinema I've ever been in! Great cookies, take the chocolate chips!

B. B.

Super cool little movie theater in town with food trucks and other restaurants across the street. It was a nice change of pace while in town. They were in the process of doing some renovations but didn’t get in the way. The inside has a nostalgic feel of the theaters we used to visit in the 80s. Oh, and they do intermissions too! I wish more theaters did that.

Everything a cinema should be. Good size screen, quirky seating, homely feel and movies are always better with beer and a cookie.

Unique cultural experience. Make sure you reserve a ticket during the season. It sells out fast!

My favourite picture theatre in the whole wide world. Feels like you're watching a movie at home and I love the mid movie intermission. Must get that cookie... so good (vegan ginger omg).

A. V.

Perfect for a date night or going out with friends! The sofas are super comfortable and can fit up to 4 people at a time. We ordered the vegetarian Nachos (really big portion size with lots of dips and toppings!) to share and one of the friendly staff members brought it to us fresh from the kitchen just before the movie started. There is a break in the middle of the movie where you can stock up on snacks and drinks or get fresh cookies that you can order when you buy your tickets (they were really tasty and not too expensive so I‘d definitely give it a try!) Seating is non allocated so if you want to have a good sofa or seat I‘d recommend being there at least 10-15 minutes prior to start!

S. F.

What an awesome movie theater! Super comfortable seats, reasonable ticket prices, and delicious food. As all the reviews have said, fresh baked cookies at intermission for $4 are a must try. Coffee and popcorn were good too! A must visit

R. P.

Super friendly staff. Really Nice place but a bit tiny so make sure to book in advance to secure some seats !

k. c.

The best little cinema! Choose between couches, a car or standard cinema seats to sit in and definitely order a warm cookie for intermission!

H. H.

Lovely experience. Popped in on a rainy night and enjoyed the quirky seats, friendly staff and the famous fresh cookies in the interval. I wouldn't normally recommend a cinema as an attraction but really worth an evening here

r. b.

Great atmosphere. Loved that you could order food and your table would be set ready with food at interval. All seats have an unobstructed view of the screen and there are a variety of seats, armchairs and couches to choose to sit in.

G. M.

I’d say this is the best cinema I’ve been too! Such a great part of this town. I really enjoy every visit and although I’ve never tried their food it looks great and the smell always makes me hungry. I always try and leave myself some space for the cookies though!

L. D.

WORLD FAMOUS in Wanaka, AND THE WORLD!! You haven't been to the Movies unless you've been here! Watch your movie from inside a classic car!! Travellers from around the world RAVE about this place!! The intermission Huge Cookies and Ice Cream are DECADENT!! You've been warned!

R. A.

It's a quirky cinema with a wide variety of seats from sofas, plane seats, recliners to dentist chairs. Theatre 1 has the car seats, while Theatre 2 doesn't. Also, it could get a bit warm inside, so dress accordingly. Try reaching early so that you can get in early and choose your seating. Also, place your food order before the movie so that you can get hot meals during the intermission. The famed Cookies are baked fresh and available during Half Time only. Food is just about alright. We had Nachos, Bean Burger, Popcorn and Cookies, all which were just fine. The overall experience was uniquely novel. The tickets and food are quite expensive for the experience, but yes it's worth trying if you have spare time around Wanaka.

S. L.

This place has a quirky hipster feel to it with comfortable seating and a good range of food options. It is also less expensive than the other cinema in Wanaka. The owner seems like a very friendly chap. The younger lad not so much...appears very sarcastic and made some inappropriate comments when serving. Also, the film started late.

What a great cinema! Covers all the basics well, good video and audio quality, aircon isn't too hot or cold etc, but then adds much more quirkiness. The cinema we were in was furnished with lots of old armchairs and couches with pillows, and a couple of vintage car bodies which you could sit inside to pretend you were at a drive-in - kids loved this! As a bonus the home made ice cream is superb here, and the friendly service just a cherry on top. Note that this cinema inserts a halfway intermission into films - useful if you have kids with small bladders or large stomachs, but may be an annoyance to some others. Will definitely visit again next time we're in Wanaka - awesome!

T. (.

Really cool cinema love the retro decor and cinema seating. So cosy and relaxing like watching in comfort of your lounge. Only thing was Pinot Noir was not nice bit disappointing when in Wanaka all other Otago options were out of stock?

a. c.

this place is awesome! coolest cinema I have ever been to! the theater has very comfy couches to sit on and relax, they stop the movie half way through and you can get fresh baked cookies and home made ice cream and whatever else on their awesome menu you want to try. we watched an indy flick and after the movie the writer/director of the movie cane in and let us ask questions and talk story. coolest movie watching experience I have ever experienced!

S. B.

This is my favourite movies theatre in the world. Quirky and cool decor add to the experience. Legendary cookies and home made icecream complete the experience. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Loyalty card with free cookies and free film! Gets my top vote every time. Love it!

C. S.

Perfect little cinema. Where else can you watch a movie, sit on a comfy couch and eat delicious fresh food at the same time? Food can be eaten at a table anytime, or enjoyed during the movie. You can preorder and get it delivered during the intermission. I absolutely loved the fresh cookies just out of the oven (you can even ask for vegan or gluten-free ones). A great variety of drinks (soft, hot, alcohol), lot of snacks and meals, and vegetarian and gluten-free options. Staff was very friendly. As for the movie experience, the screen and sound were great. I have been to a lot of cinemas around the world and this one is without a doubt one of my favourite.

S. C.

Cinema Paradiso is great. There are 2 theaters, both have comfy seating but the big one has an eclectic selection of couches etc to choose from. Coffee, beer, wine and food is available and they fresh bake cookies for the halftime break!

C. K.

So much fun! We went on a rainy day in Wanaka and I’m so glad we did. A cinema with so much character, real sofas and an intermission so you don’t need to sit through dying for a pee or dreaming of all the snacks you didn’t get.

S. A.

The theater is great with it's unique seating (couches, recliners, VW bug). The cookies are excellent! The ice cream was not so great though. If you're trying to choose between a cookie, popcorn, or ice cream, get the cookie for sure! There is intermission to buy snacks half way through the movies.

We stopped in here spontaneously during a rainy day - and they got us in to a sold out show on some last minute no-show tickets. The kitschy seating was awesome and cozy and the cookie intermission halfway through is the best idea.

J. C.

Excellent night time activity to wind down after a hard day on the slopes. Be sure to try their freshly baked cookies.... divine! I struggled to stay away awake in their super comfy couches... definitely beats gold class cinemas!

P. K.

The main hall is decorated in a very original fashion, and next to regular cinema seats, there's sofas and even a vintage car to sit on and enjoy the movie. And: There's freshly baked homemade cookies served during the break. Awesome!

P. G.

A must place to visit in Wanaka. How can you beat wat thing a movie from a comfy sofa and wine and beer if you wish! Good old fashioned interval too! The sound was amazing and the vibrations felt as though they were right underneath the sofa!

J. M.

This is an iconic venue in Wanaka which is well worth a visit. Cookies in the interval were delicious. Kids and adults had a great time.

P. S.

A fabulous independent cinema with a great little cafe. The quirky seating in the auditorium made this a memorable visit, watching a great kiwi movie doubly so. Best to phone ahead to reserve you tickets and remember to 'leave space' for the intermission cookies.

F. S.

Fantastic theater. It is cosy not pricey and the style of each room is greatly added by small cut car. It is the kind of theater you really want to get to to enjoy your movie. Friendly, you can eat and drink and you can order beer if you want to. This is how theatre should be.

A. R.

Lovely little cinema with two screens, comfy seating and good selection of movies. Great cookies. We ordered food after the movie, a burger and a pizza. Unfortunately the pizza was served with onion despite being ordered without, a real shame. Burger was nice

S. M.

My wife and I really enjoyed this cinema while staying in Wanaka. We visited it 3 times while there for 2 weeks. The theater is a fun atmosphere with couches and comfy seats. But more importantly, their cafe is great! We both had the lamb burger each time we visited, and it was absolutely amazing! The romesco sauce and the spices in the lamb were delicious, unlike any burger we've ever eaten. We also enjoyed the cookies at intermission. Enjoy it when you go!

M. K.

A quaint, cosy and quirky cinema with so much to offer! The sofas and cars are as comfy as they are unique and the food is affordable and delicious. The owners make you feel right at home, and the intermission periods are perfect for stocking up on food and going to the toilet without missing any of the film. A must for everyone who visits!

M. B.

Best cinema ever! Choose to sit in armchairs, sofas or first class aircraft seats and enjoy delicious homemade cookies and locally produced ice creams while watching the latest released movie! if you are rather into salty food, order nachos or pizza and have them delivered at your seat!!

A. D. P.

A delightful little place with old style couches and even an odd old car thrown in their theatres. There are 3 screens playing the very best of cinema (mostly English) . ... Garett is the friendly man who serves freshly baked cookies at the interval and asks if everyone is in before he restarts the movie. A delightfully homey affair. The cafe serves some good food and the Hot chocolate with liqueur is a little piece of heaven (I tried mine with Baileys)

D. N.

Nice cosy place to catch a movie with interesting seating arrangements and decorations. My first to have an half way break/"pause" the movie and everyone can go grab some drinks + foods (pizzas & home made cookies).

C. M.

Best movie experience I have had in my life! After a rather sad start to my birthday morning as we had to change travel plans due to extreme weather on the west coast, we ended up filling in free time by going to the movies - and it ended up being a highlight of our whole trip! The cinima has such a retro and authentic vibe, with intermission where you can go out and purchase fresh baked cookies (which I would highly recommend you do because they are amazing). The most friednly staff that really added to the atmosphere of the whole place. Would honestly come back to Wanaka just to go back to the movies!

J. C.

Best cinema ive been to, a very cozy friendly place. Quite small but has nice comfy seats and couches. Theres an intermission where you can get warm cookies and refreshment's. Really a good way to see any movie.

A. D.

Such a fun experience! Make sure you get there early to get a good couch near the front. This way you will have a good comfy view, and can also be the first in line for cookies at intermission! ( when we were there they ran out!)

L. (.

Lovely little find in Wanaka. Nearly fell asleep curled up on the couch. Friendly staff, and delicious food. A right asset for Wanaka

Several Theatres, Cafe, good variety of food. If ordered at beginning of session they will deliver at 1/2 time.

N. K.

Cute little cinema with loads of comfortable sofas and chairs. The cookies are amazing and so are the pizzas. The staff is well spoken as well.

J. T.

The place is really old school and beautifully designed, love the break concept very chill! Movie was good quality and updated! Cookie was nice and fresh, baked on the spot!

M. D.

Awesome cinema. You can watch the movie on a comfortable couch while eating a freshly baked hot biscuit or order a pizza or some hot drinks. It is worth to go there just for the experience.

B. B.

So cozy and great and all cinemas should have intermissions and fresh baked cookies.

S. M.

A must visit when you’re in Wanaka! I had such a nice time here. The theater is super cozy with sofas and plush chairs, the food is yummy and the cookies are freshly baked. And the staff are awesome!

m. m.

We came across this cinema by accident. We loved the vibe in the place and had wine and popcorn, scoring the couch at the back (seriously why didn’t the first few people grab the couch??). The room was small, maybe 20 seats all up, and the movie screen and audio was spot on. The best bit was the interval - the movie stopped at the end of a scene and we shot out to the foyer to buy hot homebaked cookies. Only the best damn cookies I’ve ever eaten!! I should drop a star in this rating because you have ruined movie theatres for me! Kidding! This is how movie houses should be run.

P. M.

A guy in a gorilla suit greeted us after watching King Kong....and fresh baked cookies in an interval. Great experience

Y. T.

The sitting arrangement there is unique, you can sit on sofas, airplane chairs, a folding chair or couches. The price isn't the cheapest, 15$ for each. The cookies in the mid movie pause were good, but didn't live up to their hype.

L. Y. X.

what you can said about this unique Cinema?? it's like sitting in a home just a bigger home, super comfortable. there is 10 mins " smoke " time for those people who needed to toilet and won't be missing any excited moment for the movie

v. c.

Great quirky cinema, you get to have a sofa all to yourself. It's a bit random that they stop the film halfway for a break, although good if you want a snack or toilet break. Head over a watch a film on the big screen.

What is not to like.....couches...coffee and hot cookies at half time...homemade ice cream and wine/beer. Cherry staff...intermission.. its all going on

J. H. M.

We decided to get out of the rain for a couple of hours and saw this place. Really enjoyed the hot triple chocolate chip cookie and americano at intermission. Wish we had one of these back home.

S. F.

This was one of the coolest cinemas I have been to. We were in Cinema 1 where the seating is mostly couches, and a VW with raised seating. The movie was about 3 hours long, and they stopped in the middle for intermission break with fresh baked cookies. This place is the best. (Be sure to book ahead of time)

N. D.

What a cute and lovely cinema! Very comfy, welcoming, great sofas and awesome awesome freshly baked cookies! Very affordable too. Would definitely come back.

E. K.

Comfy seats, good quality screen and Audio. Tickets are pricey, but for a small cinema they are reasonable. Only downside I see is the intermission during the screening, takes you away from the movie.

P. C.

A great cinema with its own unique style. Very decent rake on the seating so no head problems! Friendly staff and independently owned.

D. T.

Wife and I were on vacation and friend said this is the best cinema in the world. With those comment we had to check it out. And we were not disappointed as the seat is with and the fresh baked cookie at intermission is one of the best and reminds of the UBC Bluechips cookies. If theatre is this comfortable in Canada I will be in theatres much more often.

e. w.

Lovely atmosphere and comfy couches in the cinema. They need more couches though! ;) A few of my friends also got turned away from a movie because they said they were fully booked, but the cinema was far from full!

J. N.

Really cool theatre with big comfy seats. Real hipster vibe. I didn't really like the staff. I found them to be a bit rude and unhelpful with the customers ahead of us and then with me when I was asking questions about the food. Great place and feel, not loving the customer service.

S. T.

Cool cinema in the actual cinema rooms however the foyer looked a little like a canteen. None the less the staff were amazing and I had a good time... TRY THE COOKIES!

L. G.

Nice & cozy show rooms. Good variety of meals, you can choose ahead and they'll be ready for the mid-movie break. Great beer & wine selection!

Cosy, friendly little cinema that offers a slightly different movie-watching experience. Good beer on tap, and a fair few vegan food options. Just remember to pre-order the vegan cookies!

Never been so comfortable in a cinema, and if you can order 2 cookies for halftime then do it. Amazing.

C. T.

Awesome cinema, I wish there were more like this! Brilliant staff, very personal experience and what's not to love about the fresh, hot cookies you can buy at half time :)

R. B.

Probably my favourite ever cinema - what's not to like about a place you can order a freshly made pizza to collect during the intermission and then take back in to eat whilst watching the second half of the film from a comfy sofa?

A. T.

Ahhhh. The movies. Has to be the best way to experience watching a flick. Comfy and homely. Then there's the beer the wine the amazing food, the ice cream the cookies....Going to Paradiso is not just going to watch a movie-it's an event. Love it!

H. I.

Best cinema in the world! Loved the quirky style of the theatre, the staff are lovely & freshly baked cookies at the intermission added the cherry on top

K. L.

Very unique and awesome seating in the cinema. Cookies are sold during the intermission which are super warm and yummy

S. L.

Make sure to use cinema 1, or you won't get the car lounge. Overall, a novel movie experience, like having a cinema in your own home that you share with friends.

The cosiest place to cuddle up for a movie. Reminds you of the old drive in experiences, and of local cinemas that would ask the audience if everyone's in, before beginning the second half after intermission. Definitely recommended for a one-time experience when in Wanaka!

T. G.

Great atmosphere, cool quirky idea. Little chilly in the theatre. Would appreciate more clarity on how the interval works mid-film as we weren't sure how long we had or how it worked.

W. M.

What an amazing place with very comfortable seats and plenty of leg space. Homemade ice creams really tasty. Great service from happy people. Intimate

M. L.

Easily the best cinema I've been too and how all cinemas should be. Great service, great seating, great screen and fresh baked cookies at intermission.

m. h.

Lovely place in a lovely town. Happend to see an Oscar winner so the whole experience was just perfect. Turn up early and enjoy the cafe if you want first pick at your seats.

C. B.

Great wee cinema. Reminds me of when I was a kid n how the movie is paused while you go get somthing to eat and drink and they play the movie once everyone is back in the cinema. The large fresh baked cookies were yummy to. Highly recommend going here. We will be back.

K. M.

Awesome cinema. Quite small and cosy. You can buy a freshly baked cookie during the intermission which is epic.

o. b. y.

The most home theater I've ever been in. Pleasant service and excellent food tasty and special. You can go in with the food for the cinema. And I even saw someone bring a pillow from home.

T. T.

Really cool cinema. They bake fresh cookies and there is a intermission to have a break and get somefood etc. It's a very homely feel. It was unique and a fun experience.

W. M.

The most awesome place ever, the staff are so funny and friendly and those cookie's are amazing. Highly recommended. I suggest to get some resident cats to cuddle.

L. D.

Very unique movie theater. Staff are lovely. The half time intermission was a great chance to grab a drink refill. Was a great experience. Would recommend.

R. K.

It’s a nice cinema but the tickets are not numbered thats’why after door opening the people are jumping over the seats to get the best seats. In developed countries this problem could be handled by numbering of the seats.

Quirky and fun.

J. R.

Super quirky cinema, has changed a bit since I went 4 years ago (extension). Food was reasonable as top notch, staff where witty and helpful!

J. M.

You absolutely must book before coming down to enjoy this unique cinema experience. Often very busy which speaks very well of what they have achieved here. When I come to wanaka I always come and catch a movie

J. S.

Get your ticket early! We got there 30 minutes before a show and it had booked out 20 minutes earlier. Place looks great when you get in. As long as you grab them in advance, you’re good.

R. F.

Different kind of good food, cozy room, little car park

Loved the couches. Has a break halfway through where you can get alcohol and hot food. Brilliant.

A. V.

Superb movie experience with some good options to drink and nibble. Small place with a sense of history that serves whyskies and wines. Had their whiskey icecream. Loved it.

m. m.

I went to this place in 2008 and I still regard it as the best cinema in the world. I'm in the North island on holiday and desperately trying to find a place comparable with how amazing this cinema is.

M. J.

Great little cinema! Complete with comfy couches in the theatre and the odd car. Have a hot biscuit during intermission!

J. M.

Have gone to this cinema as long as I can remember, the staff are always wonderful and it all seems like one big family. The cinema itself is comfortable and unique and I would highly recommend going.

b. p.

NZD15 for watching a movie in a special cinema!! Good deal!!

C. P.

Loved the homey feel with sofas. The idea of sitting in cars was great- like a drive-in. Loved getting food at intermission

f. f.

Such a great place! I love the part that you can eat, drink, laugh laud and even comment the movie. It feels like watching movies on a big screen and sitting at home. Thanks!

J. S.

Very nice and cozy little cinema. They have a mix of 'regular' cinema seats and couches. Be sure to be there on time to sit on the seat you want as it is free seating.

D. J.

Very fun and unique experience. The food is delicious and the seating is very fun. We enjoyed our movie here.

C. M.

Such a cool little cinema. Although all the seats are great if there's a few of you get there early to get a seat together.

D. P.

Best cinema you can imagine! Enjoy cookies, alcoholic drink while sitting on sooooo comfortable couches like at your home!

N. V.

Very enjoyable and unique. Order food in advance and it will be hot and ready during intermission. Or just take the food inside and enjoy while watching the movie.

Great cinema, lovley staff. Make sure to try some cookies at the half time and get there 30 mins before to save place.

Absolutely fantastic little theater! Warm cookies during the intermission is a must!

A cinema different from what is in my country, nice decoration and armchairs, what I do not like is when you cut the movie that makes a break and then continue it loses a little the enthusiasm of what you were seeing

H. E.

Such a unique experience, and a quirky cinema. Really enjoyed the experience, with having dinner at intermission. Staff were very friendly and approachable!

A great idea for a cinemas and very authentic. Not the biggest screens around, but very comfortable seats. Love the idea of the intermission!

They have intermissions during the movies with cookies! Quirky seating including several old cars, couches, lazy boys, and of course traditional movie seats.

F. H.

Great movie experience, very unique. Regardless of the old-fashioned-ness which makes it so cool, the audio and video quality were still very good.

Quirky movie theatre that offers fresh home-made cookies at intermission. Original, fun theatre seating options.

Friendly staff nice pizza but was extremely disappointed in the quality of the warm Cookies. Hard and not tasty not what I remembered from previous visits.

A very cozy theater, I just LOVE watching films here. I feel right at home! Thank you!

E. H.

The cutest little cinema I have ever been to. Plus the cookies were absoluteky delicious! Would go again.

Real nice to see happy staff. Great atmosphere. Comfy couches.

Really cool place to go and see a movie. Your choice of seat from sofas, armchairs, cinema seats or a Morris minor! Grab your ticket and a beer and sit back

Great cinema with a great selection of food and comfortable seating.

Very cool place. Comfortable couches, yummy chocolate chip cookies, good popcorn and nice staff.

S. F.

The best cinema I've been to! Awesome seating on really comfy sofas/chairs, great beer and cookies!

Great food and intermission is awesome. Very comfortable seats. Pays to book in advance

Its decor n atmosphere is great n comfy.. You can get pics in the car but its not comfy to sit in .. Be boring n get the couch

Y. S.

Best place to spend time in during rainy days. Gluten free cookie is surprisingly even better than the regular one!

great place to go with friends and amazing half time food love this place with a passion

Definitely a different experience to a usual cinema, the food was amazing and the cookies in intermission is a brilliant idea!

Had lunch here today. Cheese roll, Carrot Cake , and nicest coffee in Wanaka A must go to for movies, food, coffee and great service.

Make yourself at home and try some home made cookies! Sofas, and even car seats, this movie theatre has its own charm

Best cinema experience in NZ. Great service and hospitality. The sofas are super comfy it's just like being at home but with a massive screen

Amazing cinema and Cafe. Great atmosphere and the ginger and white chocolate cookies are our of this world!

G. T.

Bloody brilliant. The ice cream and cookies really capped off a great theatre experience. Highly recommended.

Great place. Not quite as funky as before it shifted but still as cosy as ever. Vastly better food than most movie theatres.

A really great and cute cinema. Reasonable prices and the cookies in the break are the best cookies I had in my life.

W. T.

A very good place for watching movie, have some special seats. The cookies are great!

Love the intermission, was refreshing from standard cinemas & fresh baked cookies, cool querky chairs are great fun for families.

Always like going to Paradiso..the clincher for me is the hot cookie at intermission. Can't wait to see what it's like when the renovations are finished.

Love this place. Very interesting cinema setting. Love the setting and minimal crowd to keep the cosiness.

Loved the atmosphere, nice and cheap and loved the warm cookie at half time.

We visit wanaka often but first time we have been here, wow how cool will deff be coming back. Super cool my 7yr old loved the vibe

I always get excited when we go to Paradiso. I grew up with it being my fav thing to do and it never ceases to bring enjoyment to everyone I know who goes here.

E. W.

Loved the theater and the experience. Ambiance was great, I wish all movie theaters would do it this way.

J. F.

awesome experience, very cool setup with the couches and very comfortable. the snacks were also delicious.

Liked the way they paused the movie in midst and cookie selling time! Great cookies freshly baked, must try

Fantastic cinema with comfortable seating. Delicious cookies at half time.

I love this place!!!! It is perfect in many senses. The environment, the people who works there, each room, the cookie time!!!! Amazing!!!! Thanks!!!!

Awesome little cinema, it is unlike any other cinema as it has an intermission halfway through the movie and warm cookies for sale

Definately an experience not to be missed. Why aren't all cinemas like this?! Interval cookies are amazing.

Fun cinema love the fresh hot cookies at intermission yes they still have these

C. P.

Always a great experience and dipping your intermission cookie into your ice cream with your kids is something i'll never forget.

Such a great cinema, best movie experience

Don't miss the baked cookies !!! Super cozy environment.

What an amazing cinema! Nice place, friendly people and delicious homemade cookies.

Such an awesome place!!! A must do if visiting Wanaka!

Awesome and entirely unique experience. Definitely a must see. Try the cookies and/or ice cream.

My favourite cinema. A real delight and privilege to visit.

Neat theater with comfy couches and an intermission during the show. Enjoyed the local short movie before the main show.

H. A.

Had lunch here today. Cheese roll, Carrot Cake , and nicest coffee in Wanaka A must go to for movies, food, coffee and great service.

Always like going to Paradiso..the clincher for me is the hot cookie at intermission. Can't wait to see what it's like when the renovations are finished.

M. B.

Definitely a different experience to a usual cinema, the food was amazing and the cookies in intermission is a brilliant idea!

Amazing cinema and Cafe. Great atmosphere and the ginger and white chocolate cookies are our of this world!

Definately an experience not to be missed. Why aren't all cinemas like this?! Interval cookies are amazing.

Great cinema, lovley staff. Make sure to try some cookies at the half time and get there 30 mins before to save place.

Go see Free Solo here! Great cookies, lots of vehicles and couches in the screens, makes it a quirky local place

What a wonderful place to watch Starwars. Watched the last 3 episodes sitting on a three seater couch.

Great homemade ice cream and cookies, pizza delivered to you seat while you watch movies on comfy couches

A wonderful experience. Highly recommend visiting and seeing a movie here. And the have Intermission which is highly civilised.

Kewl idea, however the couches are hard, the popcorn is stale and the food an beer are way overpriced.

L. y.

Awesome and entirely unique experience. Definitely a must see. Try the cookies and/or ice cream.

Fantastic place to see a movie. Great seating , famous cookies and gelato

Really cool movie theater. Nice seats. Good quality movie

Very authentic environment and the homemade ice cream menu is special and nice!

Had a great time, great theater, would have given a 5. Just the noise from outside construction.

I enjoyed the experience to watch a movie in a comfortable couch

Great atmosphere. Hot cookies at intermission!

j. m.

Really different, great comfy home feel and legendary cookies!

Wow! Great cookies in the break.

H. C.

Amazing experience! Must do at night or rainy day. Awesome vegan cookies!

Cosy, friendly little cinema that offers a slightly different movie-watching experience. Good beer on tap, and a fair few vegan food options. Just remember to pre-order the vegan cookies!

S. P.

Best cinema experience in NZ. Great service and hospitality. The sofas are super comfy it's just like being at home but with a massive screen

Amazing! Highly recommended and affordable.

This is a good cinema and a nice cookie break ! Would go again!

Home made fresh cookies served hot & home made ice cream at ice cream at half time.

Awesome little theatre with a quirky atmosphere. Be sure to try the cookies!

Under renovation at the moment but still open. Comfy chairs and awesome half time cookies

Awesome experience, great vibe, really good prices and snacks available and super comfortable.

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Special place diffrent than any other cinema, great atmosphere!!

Lovely little theatre, very cozy seats and sofas.

Amazing picture theatee. Quirky and cool.

Best place to watch movies, fresh baked cookies at intermission are a must

Super unique venue, fairly cheap, good food too. Definitely worth the experience!

M. P.

Great place would go again . Biscuits and Home made ice cream is so yummy.

Personalised...Friendly...fantastic food...comfortable seating..plenty leg room...clean facilities A++!!

Always a good experience... But I don't say too much it's better when it's a surprise... 😊✌️

J. M.

Super cool place to spend a night! Great cookies as well.

Cute little theatre with intermission for an opportunity to refill on the snacks. Back to old school days.

10 years later - it's still one of my most memorable places in NZ!

Great experience, really different to the Village or Reading I am used to.

Cool relaxed cinema. Cool staff and couches

feels like a classic style of cinema,with a SMOCO in between, the perfect time to have cookies

Hight quality service. Very comfortable

Nice cinema but staff were not very friendly or welcoming which was disappointing.

P. M.

Awesome wee theater with old style intermission and beer wine food.

My favourite cinema. A real delight and privilege to visit.

An amazing treat, great cinema, great sofas and great snacks at the interval! How a cinema should be

Wonderful, friendly, quirky cinema experience. Go if you can!

B. B.

A must see experience all around. 5 stars

Quite simply the most amazing cinema you'll ever visit!

Wonderful. Somewhere for us kiwis to be proud to recommend to our overseas visitors.. Thankyou.

My young kids just love the adventure of a movie at Paradiso!

I enjoyed the experience to watch a movie in a comfortable couch

Cool unique cinema, tasty food and good atmosphere

Cozy theatre, good food, amazing cookies for the movie intermission!

Awesome retro place even has intermission and warm baked cookies....

Unique cinema experience. I really enjoyed my sofa seat.

Sitting in the car is fun to try but I don't recommend doing that for a whole movie :)

great, have a beer or wine while watching a movie in comfort

Great atmosphere. Hot cookies at intermission!

Really nice place, and really good cookies at half time.

Super cosy cinema

Very special cinema with different atmosphere

Awesome little cinema with the best home baking

Cinema Paradiso is AWESOME, and a MUST to experience when in Wanaka!

Great boutique concept cinema. Very exclusive experience

Old school movie going with intermission, comfy sofas to sit in!

Lovely place , best cookies ever , must do in Wanaka

Bloody great !!

Great small theatre. Try the cookies !

AWESOME Cinema with great cookies and beers!

Love it. Good couches, nice food. Awesome experience.

Beautiful room, comfy coach :D

Fantastic small town cinema with a cosy personal feeling.

Bloody good, homely cinema

A great experience. Well worth it.

Always love coming here to watch movies and eat the cookies

Best cinema in NZ! Love this place.

Best cinema in New Zealand!

Charming venuse, the lounge seating is a nice touch.

Fantastic! I wish there were my theatres like this.

Cookies, beer and couches, perfect for movies

The coolest cinema in NZ. Staff are awesome!

Awesome spot!! The family had a great time.

Cool experience something different

Really Nice Cinema. Can Recommend for everyone

Best cookie movie theatre in the world!!

The best treat for kids and parents durin School holidays.

T. I.

Has a really "homey" ambiance and the staff are really friendly and helpful.

Beautifull cinema, amazing coach, nice drinks...

Small cosy cinema. Large chairs and a few sofas.

perfect chairs and perfect breaktime with hot cookies!!

A must to do in wanaka. get the cookie at half time !!! It's to die for

Very cool cinema. Go here!

Delicious pizza.....must give a go😋😋😋

Awesome experience great for your family and friends

Excellent. Really enjoyed the Green Book

Like all say- the best cookie in the world

Comfy and the best cookies ever!

Such a cozy and welcoming place

Awesome awesome! In love definitely recommend!

Wow! Great cookies in the break.

Cosy and great value for money. So comfortable.

Great little theatre reusing the Catholic Church

Amazing! Highly recommended and affordable.

Amazing cookies!

Charming little cinema right in the center of Wanaka.

Neat small theater in wanaka.

Great little cinema quirky and fun

Great experience, love the cookies!

Very unique, great cookies

Awesome, quirkly and great cookies

Just love this place. Iconic Wanaka.

Cosy cinema with various, comfortable seats.

Coolest cinema I've ever been to

Lovely quirky spin on going to the cinema

Great service and an incredibly friendly staff.

Nice cinema with very good food.

Fun night at the movies

Nice and relax friendly staff

What a fabulous surprise, and the couches are genius.

It was awesome

A casual atmosphere meets the cinema

The cookies in the break are awesome!

It's a little expensive but the experience is worth it!

Amazingly unique cinema.

Different but must do experience!

Awesome place x

Great experience biscuits are great

Very nice

Don't miss this place and it's cookies.

Friendly staff. Boutique theatres

Much nice

Very cooperative for individual requests

Love this theatre.

Amazing !!!! So cosy and perfect

Great service receivef

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Such an amazing experience

I mean, there's cookies

An experience, not just a movie

Lovely place and staff!

Best cinema ever

Awesum experience. Fun place

As a movie theater should be!

Love it

Perfect

The place to be. Fun experience.

A cozy homely feel

A MUST-DO in Wanaka! Don't miss it

Amazing place and cookies

Unique and homey. Try their home-made cookies.

Awesome!

A Wanaka classic and must do.

Beat cinema experience by a mile

Awesome!

Awesome and entertaining!

Great

Loved it

Awesome pictures

Always enjoy

awesome atmosphere!

Well worth a visit

Beautiful cinema!

great seating

Awesome

Superb

Brilliant

Amazing cookies

Very enjoyable

Delicious cookies

Great experience

awesome theater

Amazing vibe

Everything to like ...

Excellent!!!

Cool place

Cool cinema,

Cookies!!!

E. V.

I never leave reviews anywhere but this completely exceeded my expectations. The service, venue, decor and place overall is my favourite thing i’ve done in the south island overall. The chairs and couches are extremely comfortable and the staff make sure to form a bond with every person who walks through the door. The freshly baked cookies at intermission are a must have! Never been anywhere like this, and our cinemas at home will never compare to this. Thanks so much guys :)

A fabulous experience. Went for the movie but came away with so much more.

Friendly owners will be back for more Indian movies :) thank you

(Translated) #New Paradise Cinemas in New Zealand #Brilliant time of movie record Accidentally found back in time, #falling into the fans' time tunnel, with a unique and ingenious design, the indoor revival of the outdoor car cinema! #Instantaneously high adrenaline hormones in the body #New ZealandWakana #Paridiso (Original) #紐西蘭的新天堂樂園電影院 #電影人成長紀錄的燦爛時光意外發現及時回頭，#掉入影迷的時光隧道，深具獨特巧思的設計，露天汽車電影院的室內復活！ #瞬間飆高體內的腎上腺激素 #紐西蘭Wakana #Paridiso

(Translated) Must try the cookies, the best !! Be sure to come and experience a cinema like home! There are a variety of different sofa seats and blankets Can bring meals and drinks to eat And no matter which movie you watch, there will be an intermission At first the counter will ask you if you want to order cookies or meals Wait until the intermission of the movie to prepare the cookies or meals you just ordered. You can bring them to the cinema and continue to eat while watching the second half of the movie Highly recommended biscuits Freshly baked hot biscuits with a cup of coffee Perfect! (Original) Must try the cookies, the best!! 一定要來體驗看看像家一樣的電影院！裡面有各式不同的沙發座椅然後還附毛毯可以帶餐點飲料進去吃然後不管看哪部電影一定會有中場休息一開始櫃檯會問你要不要點餅乾或餐點等到電影的中場休息就好把你剛剛點的餅乾或餐點準備好可以帶進電影院繼續邊吃邊看下半場的電影非常推薦餅乾現烤出爐的熱騰騰餅乾配上一杯咖啡絕配！

(Translated) The food is good and the prices quite attractive. The cinema is 16.50, the room is rather small so be careful it fills up quickly. Inside, the screen is not huge, but you have comfortable seats and sofas to feel at home. The room opens 10 min before the film and there is an intermission for those who want to eat during the film (Original) La nourriture est bonne et les tarifs plutôt intéressant. La place de ciné est a 16,50, la salle est plutôt petite donc attention elle se remplit vite. A l’intérieur, l’écran n’est pas immense mais vous avez des sièges confortables et des canapés pour se sentir comme a la maison. La salle ouvre 10 min avant le film et il y a un entracte pour ceux qui veulent chercher a manger durant le film

(Translated) One of the best movies I've ever visited. Fair prices and outstanding service. The cinemas are equipped with armchairs, sofas and cars to sit in. Sound and picture are great! If you are in Wanaka you should have seen it! (Original) Eines der besten Kino was ich je besucht hab. Fairer Preise und überragender Service. Die Kinos sind mit Sesseln, Sofas und Autos ausgestattet in denen man sitzen kann. Ton und Bild sind super! Wer in Wanaka ist sollte es unbedingt gesehen haben!

(Translated) choose a meaningful movie,sit in the comfy sofa, enjoy the great ice cream and cookies. Perfect. Choose a meaningful movie, sit on a comfortable sofa, eat delicious ice cream and homemade desserts, perfect. (Original) choose a meaningful movie,sit in the comfy sofa, enjoy the great ice cream and cookies. Perfect. 选一部有意义的电影，坐在舒服的沙发里，吃着好吃的冰淇凌和自制甜点，完美。

(Translated) Perfect. There is a short break so you can go to the toilet and buy the freshly baked cookies if you want. Highly Recommended (Original) Perfekt. Es gibt eine kurze Pause damit man aufs WC gehen kann und die frisch gebackenen Cookies kaufen kann wenn man das möchte. Absolut empfehlenswert

(Translated) Very chic little cinema. The homemade cookies are delicious! (Original) Sehr schickes kleines Kino. Die hausgemachten Cookies sind super lecker!

מ.

(Translated) A nostalgic cinema with armchairs. Special atmosphere. We saw a movie about the band Kevin. The place is famous. Also thanks to the delicious cookies that can be bought during the break. (Original) בית קולנוע נוסטלגי עם כורסאות. אוירה מיוחדת. אנחנו ראינו סרט על להקת קווין. המקום מפורסם. גם בזכות העוגיות הטעימות שניתן לקנות בהפסקה.

(Translated) Very interesting movie experience, freshly baked cookies are especially recommended! (Original) 很有意思的电影体验，现烘烤的饼干特别推荐！

(Translated) Charming, we were in a small but intimate room, the staff charming. The film screened the Lord and Hardy life behind the scenes. We really enjoyed ourselves. (Original) מקסים , היינו במקום אולם קטן אינטימי, הצוות מקסים. הקרינו את הסרט לורד והרדי החיים מאחורי הקלעים. מאד מאד נהננו.