Caluzzi Cabaret

I saw Caluzzi on my way to Henderson and looked it up, I made a reservation and went the following day. The staff was great and efficient at balancing entertaining the crowd and transitioning between courses. Probably not the best place to go solo unless you want to sit at the bar. I was in a corner with limited views as well as no visibility when they went outside. That was my only complaint. The food was fabulous. I enjoyed the garlic bread and soup and the lamb shank was falling off the bone it was so tender.

If you’re after a night full of fun, laughter, and pure entertainment, Caluzzi Cabaret is the place to be. From the moment you walk in, the energy is high, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the drag queens run the show with wit, charm, and incredible style. The Queens are gorgeous and talented, juggling comedy, dancing, and table service all at once. Trinity, Nivalia and Miss Ling Ling were all adorable-and made us feel really welcomed. The food was great, the drinks kept flowing, and the audience interaction made it even better. It’s more than dinner and a show; it’s a feel-good experience that celebrates humour, individuality, and joy. Whether you’re with friends, on a date, or celebrating something special, Caluzzi guarantees a night you won’t forget. I left with a full stomach, sore cheeks from laughing, and a huge smile. Highly recommend-we will definitely be going again. Absolutely awesome night out!

What an experience! Took my girlies to their first drag show and it was incredible. Everything from the gorgeous girls, ambience, food and many laughs were just brilliant. You get to keep the souvenir cups which is a cute memory. Food tasted so homey and just what we needed before continuing the night. Bar Manager and Bartender pushed drinks out the whole time and did an awesome job. Not only the girls performances were so fun and enjoyable to watch but their service throughout the whole night were so attentive and glamorous. Met some incredible people and would highlyyyyy recommend anyone to book for either an occasion or just to try something with friends.

What a great night! Every single person from the kitchen team, the girls and the bar star were excellent. Thank you so much for a good laugh and overall amazing attitudes. I highly recommend Caluzzi - the food was delicious and the entire night was extremely thought out and planned very well. :)

Had a fantastic time, came here for the Drag bingo for a friend's hens do. The staff we're amazing and so patient. Food was okay and yummy. The bingo was soo much fun!

“Best view on Karangahape Strip!” An exciting and thrilling night! Definitely will be a night to remember. 100% would recommend to anyone trying to plan a Birthday/anniversary or just to switch up the average date night! Everything is amazing! Thank you to all the beautiful Ladies & Men who provided us with an amazing night.

Fabulous evening. The ladies worked so hard with serving and entertaining. We had such fun. The food for a 3 course set meal was excellent. Highly recommend.

We had a ladies night and thoroughly enjoyed it! We booked well in advance, the venue is small and I imagine gets booked out really quickly. Be prepared to book a few months in advance. The show was very well organised!! There wasn't a moment where we were 'waiting'. The performers had amazing costume changes, awesome dance routines and there was an opportunity for photos. The food was good! There was chicken, lamb and veg options and everyone enjoyed their meal - lamb fell off the bone!! But just remember you're not going for the food, so don't expect a master chef meal. We arrived at 7pm and walked out at about 11.30pm so it's a full evening event. We paid $20 per person deposit, then $99 each a couple weeks before. This cost included the show and food, you have to pay for drinks at the end of the evening. You need a credit card to open a tab for the table. Downside: The tables were very squashy, we had 5 people on one side of the table that should've been 4 people, but we made it work. Overall, we had a fantastic evening!! I would definitely go again!!

The guys at Caluzzi have been putting on cabaret drag shows for years, catering mainly to groups such as hen's nights and corporate events. It's quite weird to go to a gay venue that's almost entirely populated by straight people, but it works for the folks at Caluzzi. The queens who perform are amazing - they look great, they're really funny and will give the straight men in the room a run for their money if they look a bit frozen during performances. If the entertainment doesn't get you, the food will - try the oven-roasted chicken breast with spinach and cream cheese stuffing; ridiculously decadent, just like Caluzzi likes it!

A great night out with a group! The girls are so much fun, they put on a fantastic show and the food is delicious, try the chicken breast or steak!