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2026 rankings VIC

29 Best Restaurants
in Gisborne

Compare the top 29 restaurants in Gisborne, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.

Collected 28 September 2026 · 8,956 reported Google reviews across 29 businesses

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Top 29 Restaurants in Gisborne, VIC

1–29 of 29

The shortlist

Based on records collected 28 September 2026, Kuzu Izakaya, Japanese Dining, Macedon Ranges (4.9 stars from 978 Google reviews), ZENZEN Gisborne (4.9 stars from 261 Google reviews) and Soltan Pepper (4.7 stars from 415 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Gisborne restaurants ranking.

The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.

Showing 29 of 29 businesses. This ranking covers our Gisborne listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →

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The review record

What the numbers say about restaurants in Gisborne

LocalLocal's Gisborne capture includes 29 restaurants with 8,956 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.4 stars, backed by a median of 209 reviews.

A high average means more when plenty of people have contributed. Open the Google review link on a listing to check recent feedback about work like yours. Contact the business to confirm it serves your address.

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Questions about restaurants in Gisborne and the evidence behind this list.

Who leads LocalLocal's Gisborne restaurants ranking?

Based on records collected 28 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are Kuzu Izakaya, Japanese Dining, Macedon Ranges (4.9 stars from 978 Google reviews); ZENZEN Gisborne (4.9 stars from 261 Google reviews); Soltan Pepper (4.7 stars from 415 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.

How are restaurants in Gisborne ranked?

LocalLocal's score gives up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Equal scores are ordered by star rating, then review count, then a stable business identifier. The method is published on our methodology page.

What does the review record look like for restaurants in Gisborne?

The 29 restaurants captured for Gisborne hold 8,956 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.4 stars and the median review count is 209. These figures describe our sample, not every local business.

What should I check before booking?

Confirm that the business serves your address and handles your type of work. Read recent Google reviews, ask about any relevant licences or registration, and get the scope and charges in writing.

How current are these details?

The listings were collected 28 September 2026. This is a dated snapshot, not a live Google feed. Confirm current hours, availability and pricing with the business.

Can a business update its listing?

Yes. Open the business profile and select Update details. Explain the correction and include a public source. Correction and removal requests are reviewed before the record changes.

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