Little Savanna

Little Savanna Little Savanna fuses the best of South Africa's culinary culture with New Zealand's freshest ingredients. One of life’s little pleasures.
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Our journey is one of two cultures, whose passion for food is shared. Little Savanna is the bringing together of our cultures, where mouth-watering seasonal food has been engineered. We have a zest for fresh seafood and unashamedly love meat, particularly those cuts that are flame grilled, which sets us apart in the Manawatu. The finest and freshest of New Zealand’s ingredients are sourced and prepared for you here at Little Savanna. For those of you who have South Africa on your bucket list, the Little Savanna experience will give you a taste of South Africa with the best of NZ service and produce. Catering not only for those of you who love meats and seafood, we are vegetarian friendly too and also have gluten free options. It is our duty to make your experience with us an unforgettable one by providing you with the trifecta in dining – sumptuous, generous portions at great value with outstanding service, all in a wonderful setting. Do join us, as all of our journeys continue, either in our jovial bar, our bustling restaurant, or relax in our al fresco courtyard, we would love to see you.

Meet Katniss Everpreen!The bird on fire is ready to take flight! Katniss Everpreen is racing for Little Savanna, bringin...
15/09/2026

Meet Katniss Everpreen!

The bird on fire is ready to take flight! Katniss Everpreen is racing for Little Savanna, bringing fierce determination, sharp instincts and a survival strategy straight out of District 12.

Tune into Gareth & Sarah on More FM 92.2, listen out for Katniss’ keyword, then text it in to back her in the More FM Manawatū Great Pigeon Race!

12/09/2026

Part 2 of our first ever Meet the Locals 🎥

This time, we’re getting to know the people behind one of our favourite local spots — Little Savanna.

It’s not just about the business. It’s about the people, the journey and the community behind it. ❤️

There’s always more to someone’s story than what you see from the outside.

🎬 Part 2 — enjoy!

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Chef Special 🇫🇷L’escargot, a classic French dish and a South African favourite! It’s served in a rich garlic butter, wit...
10/09/2026

Chef Special 🇫🇷

L’escargot, a classic French dish and a South African favourite!

It’s served in a rich garlic butter, with ciabatta on the side, perfect for soaking up every last drop.

Available for a limited time only.

What a weekend ahead: Father’s Day + the rugby test 🇳🇿🇿🇦We’re ready for you! There are still a few spots available, so i...
05/09/2026

What a weekend ahead: Father’s Day + the rugby test 🇳🇿🇿🇦

We’re ready for you! There are still a few spots available, so it’s not too late to join us for the ultimate Father’s Day celebration.

Good food, great company & a big game to top it all off.

03/09/2026

A riff on a classic Old Fashioned, with a little smoky Islay wh**ky to add complexity to the Woodford Reserve base.

This year’s Father’s Day cocktail is brought to you by our very own Brian.

Brown butter banana cake, with brownie chunks throughout it, complimented with a wh***ey infused salted caramel sauce, f...
31/08/2026

Brown butter banana cake, with brownie chunks throughout it, complimented with a wh***ey infused salted caramel sauce, fresh whipped cream, finished with a Brûléed banana.

Meet the mastermind behind this year’s Father’s Day dessert. Our incredibly talented chef, Paige! 👩‍🍳

29/08/2026
Fun fact - Our vanilla crème brûlée is our top selling dessert.It’s easy to see why this classic never goes out of style...
04/08/2026

Fun fact - Our vanilla crème brûlée is our top selling dessert.

It’s easy to see why this classic never goes out of style. Finished with crisp biscotti and vibrant raspberry coulis, it’s the perfect way to end your meal.

📸 harry hermoso

Address

45-47 Princess Street
Palmerston North
4410

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

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