Reviews of Forta Leza Restaurant. (Pub) in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty).
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Reviews of Forta Leza Restaurant
I. L.Absolutely the most amazing restaurant I have ever seen. My dear Wife and I will be visiting for many meals indeed. Absolutely astonishing decor. Welcome to yesterday. The long standing owners can be truly proud of what has been created here. I was gobsmacked and inspired to the max. Highly recommended indeed. This place is without a doubt yesteryear but worth every minute of a visit. The staff are so welcoming and treat you like royalty. If you want a VERY special lunch or dinner then this is truly the place to go to. Would be an absolute fabulous special function venue.
A. H.A brilliant place to go to for a lunch, dinner, coffee. Lovely folks, so easy to talk with. I reckon anyone who is going to or coming from Tauranga way needs to visit Forta Leza
N. C.Exterior gives wrong impression of place. Had a delicious meal. Interesting interior with big fire. Neat outside area for wine and lunch on a summers day
L. B.Lovely former cheese and butter factory rustic food excellent great family restaurant
F. M.Yum yum yummo, with a group of at least 40 of us ordering not just off the main menu but the pizza menu as well, absolutely all of us enjoyed our meals. Staff were very attentive and pleasant. Also with the size of our group plus others that were dining we didn't have to wait long for the drinks to keep coming. The only reason 4 stars rather than 5 some of the decor especially in the ladies bathroom was tatty and dusty, the toilets themselves were clean. But I do feel the bathroom could do with modernizing. Will be back especially for the French grilled fish of the day and the delicious salad that came with it.
C. S.Very cheap food and drinks and relaxing vibe...mrs said best lambsfry she ever had and pizza's are great!
r.Quiet place just outside of Katikati, excellent place to stop for a few drinks or a meal. Great atmosphere, good, and service.
R. P.The best meal!!! Hayden has been the chef for over 40 years! The food is always amazing. His dessert are just toooooo devine.
We always leave The Forta feeling fed having had The Best Meal!!
Thanks, Hayden and your lovely and staff.
H. J.A beautiful place, vintage setting delicious food friendly service. Highly recommend, Have a magical day 🌹🕊️🍀
E. E.I highly recommend Fortaleza if you would like intimate fine dining try this place you won 't be disappointed yummy food and friendly staff as good as the service !
R. V. d. l.Its a great little country pub. The pizzas were amazing, had enough topping for 3 pizzas. Cool decor, was kind of expecting gnomes and pixies to be swinging off the chandeliers and midget throwing... none of that happened, but the service was friendly as!!
M. B.Good sized meals. Heaps of places to hide away, and enjoy your meal in peace.
P. S.Fabulous, fabulous. Mothers day late lunch, no reservation but they managed to fit in 5 of us. The food was worth every $ and average pricing for todays prices. Would I return........that's a definite YES. Lovely atmosphere and the fires burning added to the rustic ambience.
A. W.Generous meal servings, great pizzas, rustic ambience
L. M.Always been curious when I drove past - stopped and had a great deep dish pizza in a pretty interesting building
C. D.Never fails. The staff are great and the food is also awesome with good sized kiwi portions. Good value.
S. D.I have stopped here many times for a drink, lunch, dinner or a dabble on the pokies. Always had pleasant bar service or waitress service... Sadly, today, we were unwelcomed, ungreeted and it was like pulling teeth to get personality and service from the sole barmaid. Lovely inside and in the outdoor beer garden. We'll worth a visit. Just hope that someone else is rostered on...
r. r.Lovely surrounds, pleasant staff and great food. Bar and snooker table available. The best pizza ever.
V. T.We have been going to the Forta Lexa for the last 30 years. The food has always been top quality and the rustic atmosphere is great . Fantastic for weddings parties and a casual meal. The fish is always fresh and the pizzas amazing.
P. F.Had a really nice Sunday evening here with charming service and some reasonably good food. It's a big place and felt bigger as we were one of only 3 tables at 7.30pm. The menu is oddly broad, from pizza to venison (which I chose and was very tasty) which to me creates confusion about what they are offering, which seems to be an Italian flagged European menu in an older English pub style. In my opinion it needs updating and more atmosphere to draw more business, but maybe Sunday evening is the wrong time to judge. My advise ... go and eat there and see what you think and don't forget to tip the lovely staff.
K. S.Nice place, friendly staff and a good atmosphere but food was a bit ordinary and not much appealled so tried a Pizza which i read were pretty awesome. Must have been a bad day as while it was a generous size it lacked flavour and just didnt deliver. Hadnt been here for a decade or so, might try it again in another decade?
C. H.Awesome pizza and food selection with unique surroundings. An old dairy factory converted to a restaurant with tables outside under the trees. Highly recommended!
L.Really liked it, stopped in for a beer with the boys after work. Very unique place, the décor is awesome. Had a look at the menu and the food sounded good but didn't have time to order. Will go to 5 stars when I've been back for food.
R. H.Absolutely loved this place. Walked in and thought there was a guest in an armchair in front of the telly watching sport (good cricket and boxing on last night!), however turned out to be the lovely barman. Our waitress was lovely, and professional. The location was FASCINATING, and the decor - rather interesting. The pizzas were loaded with toppings, and the side salad and fries were very fresh. If you're after a night out in a small town - it's Forta Leza, everytime.
R. S.Have been here MANY times.
Great food, amazing atmosphere.
The place is just so quirky I absolutely adore it.
Best pizza in the BoP, and their fine dining is pretty damn good, too.
E. S.Mty absolute favorite place to dine. The Cajun Salad and banana dessert are worth the drive over for.
E. R.Such a beautiful place, amazing service and the food was super super amazing. absolutely loved it!!
m. c.Excellent food & service and good value for money. Like and old English pub atmosphere.
M. W.Great Pizza meal. In fact the best Pizza I have ever eaten. And to boot a wide selection to choose from
t. m.Stopped in for lunch on a horrible rainy day and the Forta Leza Country Inn was very warm and inviting. Food was very good and the staff were friendly. Hopefully next time we call in it will be nice weather to enjoy a pizza outside.
C. H.Best pizza I’ve had in the Western Bay of Plenty and great variety! Takeaway or eat in. Awesome choice of meals and desserts too.
L. D.Beautiful setting and stunning combination of Spanish and English styling. Food was brilliant. Thanks for a lovely evening Forta Leza 😀 We will definitely be back. Our new favourite place to eat.
E. K.Awesome atmosphere, quirky, great fish and good sizeable portion ! Highly recommend it!
T. t.Atmosphere is roomy, relaxed, & cosy with a fire whenever it's cold out. Meals are always generous! & well presented. Good hearty food, without being too extravagant & arty! Never come away hungry!
And a real treat is Philip the barman. Always makes you feel at home! Real people!!
L.Forta Leza is such a cute little tavern! Lovely cosy inside, nice staff, great pizzas and drinks. There's a couple of pool tables, and some really cool decorations all around the tavern. It closes pretty early, but they won't kick you out if you're playing pool after 9. Really recommend this place if you want a chill night in a homely, interesting pub.
D. P.Lovely outdoor courtyard. Plenty of character. A bit dingy inside but it is an old place with a bit of history - and a doll collection?? Had pizza which was ok but I prefer a thin base. Would stop for a beer in the sun.
S. C.Such a gem on an awkward road heading to tauranga.
so worth the visit, lovely garden bar, good food. Hayden the proprietor is amazing and his wife, love the dolls. Definitely worth stopping off for refreshments
J. N.This is a very different and delightful place to visit. Love the ambience and the food, especially the great pizzas! It also has a doll museum upstairs which is well worth a visit. It has become our local and so we visit quite often.
S. A.Average prices, amazing tasting meals efficient staff, lovely out door space for dining if to hot inside. The building is historic reading about it is quite interesting.
M. R.In days of old this restaurant was a milk factory now refurbished but maintaining its historical "feel" .. you need to visit for a drink at the bar and a top class meal with specialties of Pizzas which are to die for. Located not far from Katikati. NZ. There is also a huge doll collection available at request. I visit probably monthly as I live just down the road.
L. C.My first time dining here after 15yrs. Still good food, good people, well priced. Love the (aged) decor and atmosphere. Just come here....
j.We come back to this place every year for our anniversary. The food, service and ambiance really can't be faulted. Do try to leave room for the banana fritter (s). They're to die for for!!!
L. H.Massive building with lots of eating spaces and a traditional pub area. A good, basic menu but the pizzas are a disappointment. If they used a better base they'd be great!
J. R.Great food for the whole family, and lovely environment.
T. D.I loved the place, its history, its warm and friendly feel was great. The food was good, the service was good, I recomend a stop, especially it your hungry.😉
L. N.Meals were great, surf n turf, perfect, fish of the day, cooked to perfection,
Well done, 100% to the wonderful staff, Thankyou ✅✅
C. T.Lovely people and food decor is very 70s
R. D.So love this place. Food is great, staff are lovely and the outside area is hard to beat on a nice day.
J. W.what an experience! fascinating décor and dining service, pizza very large and tasty crisp base
R. a. J. C.Awesome place to dine. Very quaint and unique. REALLY generous meals, great value for money. Exceptional history on display, and fantastic selection of other displays.. A Must see and dine.
L. M.Very good pizza and staff totally need more poeple to go there as its definitely an experience
D. M.Love the ambience, you can always depend on great friendly service and food.
R. C.we are locals to the area and know that if you want a tasty great meal, then its off to the Fort. The atmospheres rustic, warm and cosy and the staff happy and helpful. A+ in our books..
T. R.The place is lovely and the food is very good. Prices are fair and staff are also very friendly. Glad I stopped by, I will go back for sure.
P. H. C. L.Chicken cordon bleu or kidneys on toast? Both yummy plus many more items to chose from. Great service. Huge portions at great prices
G. A.As always great food
V. M.Had a very nice meal after a long day installing and driving, arrived about 7:30pm staff very friendly and service was great, enjoyed the meal and had time to relax before continuing home
P. N.pizza and beer in a lovely spot great building. many meals other than pizza. pokies an pool tables too. long time owner very proud.
h. l.We had such a lovely meal. And great service.
B. J.Its the old dairy factory that Hayden, wife Mary brought saved . frm demolition creating thrievingfamily business..hostn a ,restaurant,a full stock bar ,a pokie room,even has ashop with crafts and art ,the foods great and pizzas bay bar ,with garden area with plenty space with BBQ space,..also plenty parkn ...
H. M.Great experience visiting here, when we stopped by on a trip home from Waihi. So much to see, nooks and crannies filled with much to think about.
Call in here and you will not be disappointed.
P. W.Nice ambience and excellent beer and pizza. We will be back and will check if we can have the dog in the courtyard dining area
T. S.Great food. Down to earth friendly staff. Interesting environment. Worth being a regular :)
T. T.Oh Great! I been first time here I been surprised how is inside everything beautiful...and menu- the best what I saw in NZ!Highly recommended visit this amazing place👍👍👍👍👍🥰
D. E.Great old fashion food with a modern twist. Big meals therefore good value
N. S.Quite the find. Great pizza and an extraordinarily eclectic atmosphere.
J. C.We went for dinner with friends very nice ambiance fire was going very cosy popular place bookings necessary food was good and big serving. Would recommend
M. &. K. P.Great food and fantastic building. Lots of history
K. B.This is a cool place to stop if your in to going back in time ! Service is a little slow
D. C.Great food, service, and refreshments. Happy to feed us, and allow us to order additional food to take away for others.
L. S.First time at Forta Leza Restaurant today. The food was excellent, friendly service, great atmosphere. Will definitely be returning
T. C.Very easy to contact, friendly prompt service. Nice fish and chips but way too many chips and just a little greasy but very tasty.
J. J. J.The service was great. Nothing about the food really stood out except the pizza was big.
N. L.Loved it, food brilliant, a lovely place, so very good.....
L. S.Great food. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Will be back
I. J. D.Nice atmosphere, good 👍Pizza s
C. J. D.Super yummy out of this world delicious pizzas. Awesome service.
Z.Great friendly team and atmosphere. pizzas are amazing, best around no doubt. Would recommend to others.
J. C.What an amazing job you did this afternoon looking after all of us delayed by the car crash and with most of your staff not able to get to work.You will have gained new more regular customers I am sure
a. t.Lovely food big meals practically a museum in side alot of stuff to look at will visit next time I'm in Katikati
E. L.Such wonderful ecliptic pub that's been here for generations
W. N.Roast meals and pizzas are great but every other meal I've ordered was a huge disappointment .enough to not go back.lots of other options out there for a better price .
M. A.Love the experience of the Forte leza, always a laugh, we'll be back
A. W.Great spot, great food. Like stepping back in time with a twist.
D. S.Awesome place, good food and pretty country decor. Great helpful staff!
R. C.Folk club jam, then a great steak dinner, recommend!
J. P.Great spot to stop off and have a meal and a drink or two.
S. W.Really fast food. Delicious salad. Great wine choices. Highly recommended
G. A.Took my Daughters for dinner. It was very nice
B. S.Fantastic day for a beer and pizza in the garden. Best pizzas in the Bay of Plenty that I've ever eaten!
V. H.Great atmosphere. Fun to visit. Food is expensive for the quality that you get
M. L.Excellent food with great garden area.
S. M.Much more than what it looks like from the road, clean inside with nice meals. Doesn't look much from the road.
J. H.A classic slice of iconic Kiwiana. Just loved everything about it.
Reasonably priced & fantastic staff. Will be going back soon!!
M. C.Beautiful food and great staff. Great venue for a surprise party
X. G.Prices are a bit dear but great atmosphere and good food.
A. J.Always reliable. Classic food. Decent portion sizes.
H. F.Just had dinner and drinks there! Good service , good food and good price . Thanks
j. s.Average meals that can easily be cooked at home nothing really stood out
N.Great service and fantastic food always a pleasure.
R. J.Lovely pizzas. Interesting restaurant lots of history.
P. B.A great meal, warm fire & great company. Will be back.
D. C.Great menu, service, and surroundings.
G. F.Very dated but cosy and quaint. Makes lovely pizzas
M. H.Friendly service, excellent pizzas, great atmosphere
A. S.Fantastic service and food try there seafood pizza mmmmmm
P. D.Really nice food good place good friendly staff
P. D.Great food and atmosphere will return.
S. M.Incredibly quirky place to go, a must see.
A. W.Had an awesome meal and live music with songs we all knew the words to
G. W.Great meal and service. A blast from the past.
M. W.Awesome place, great food . Good service
A. P.Awesome pub, great food, friendly staff 😀
K. E.Beautiful architecture, wonderful food
G. F.Nice food, quirky place, carpetbag mmm
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S. G.Awesome relaxed atmosphere great food and service.
C. S.Very cute old style place with interesting corners and spaces
C. N.Great time for family catch up.
K. M.Always enjoy a meal here.
Ꮆ.I was ok just the chips don't have enough salt so that's all
R. S.Good food for what it is, in a retro but homely setting.
P. C.Great hospitality and ok meals in a quirky restaurant
L. L.An amazing place. Great staff and great food
B. M.What an amazing place with amazing staff! Would highly recommend :)
S.Great food and comfort
M. L.Absolutely amazing pizza!
L. G.Good for gluten free meals. Yum.
W. K.Interesting pizza and vibe, worth a visit
P. B. K.great place. good food. good service
T. C.Great atmosphere good food
D.Awesome food and price
S. M.Great. Very friendly 👍👍
P.Great meal
C. B.Great meal. Good service
C. J.Great pizzas and good service.
S. M.Food average and place needs some tlc
L. C.First class hospital and friendly, will be back
T. B.Good feed. A family tradition here
T. T.Excellent service and the food is absolutely amazing!!!!!!!
C. M.Loved it
J. E.All wayz consistent with there food.
M. C.It's like Cobb & Co a little dated
D.The BEST pizzas!!!
D.Good pizza
r. j.Great atmosphere and great food
D. R.Great. Will definitely go again.
T. R.Was fantastic as always love this place
P.Food was good!
C. K.Quite country cafe to wynd down at the end of the day.
K. T.Don't need to change anything
M. B.Delicious meal as always!
p. m.Could have had the 🔥 lit!
J. W.Good food
K. M.Quaint. Always love stopping there
H. S.Best pizzas in NZ
J. T. R.Nice food
J.Great pizza and chips
C. C.Food was awesome
V. D.Lovely. Lunch.
B.Great food and drinks
G. F.Fabulous Family Restaurant
B.Absolutely love this place
T. L.Prety good food and service
F.It's a nice place
K.Very cool place
M.Lovely food
J.Great food!!!
H.The best Pizzas
C.Good
K. C.Amazing as always
R.Good place eat
M.Great food
D. H.Fantastic pizza
C.Great meal
v.Nice hotel
B.Awesome place
M.Full of character
A. S.Fantastic food. Always good food and service
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