Sofra Restaurant

Came to Matamata with family, who are very picky eaters. When you walk in, the restaurant is split into a kebab shop portion and proper restaurant with double height ceiling with soft ambient lighting.nnStaff service was very polite, respectful and attentive. We ordered 9 dishes from chicken, to mussells to the vege platter. All of them tasted amazing!nnOur favourites were the:nn- Spanish mussells, the flavour of the sauce mixed well with bread.n- Lamb cutlets, the Charcoal held well with the scent of the meat.nnWould recommend anyone to join, from couples wanting a nice dinner date to larger families, as ty have large numbers of seating.nnCost is as per menu, not the cheapest in town, not fine dining; worth the price.

This restaurant looked super-inviting from the outside and had to try their kebab. Coming from Europe, I was actually surprised that the kebab here is actually a wrap.nnThough the quality of the meat and vegetables was very good and the meal was tasty. Would recommend!

Sofra Restaurant in Matamata offers a delightful fusion of Mediterranean flavors with a modern twist, making it a standout in the local dining scene. From the moment you step inside, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a cozy yet contemporary interior that sets the stage for a memorable meal. Whether you're a fan of traditional flavors or looking to try something new, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

I absolutely love this place. My partner and I stopped in on our travels back to Auckland. The food was absolutely Amazing !! Will definitely recommend this spot. The inside is clean and tidy. The colour scheme is awesome, very relaxing, and the table spacing is great, with bigger booths for larger family's. We ordered entrees of mussles and the other, scollops. For the mains we had lamb and seafood pasta finishing it all off with the pistachio rice pudding which was so fulling and fabulous in balance of flavours for all dishes served. Thank you for the lovely time and Great flavourful food!! We will definitely be stopping in again sometime !

Service was impeccable, greeted before we even stepped inside - not a 'in your face' greeting, just right. Got treated like being in a fancy upscale Diner, nice to be able to dream. Food was 'to die for'. Seriously, it was very appetising to look at on the plate, taste buds went into overdrive looking & smelling the meal in front of me. Had to help my son get his mussels out of the shells before I could eat mine was tempted to eat one of the mussels ,looked & smelled yum.nI had scallop & prawn fettuccine in a sinfully delicious sauce. It was heaven!!! Plenty of food & seafood. Couldn't have eaten more. Very highly recommend