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Paradiso Cinema

1 Ardmore Street, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand
(03) 443 1505
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Ranked #4 of 14 attractions in Wanaka
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Cinemas
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London
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is a great little place that has couches and quirky seating like a converted car for sitting in to watch the movie. We saw the avengers here. Would go back. More

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Haifa, Israel
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

First run movies in a theatre with casual seating on old sofas, airline seats, easy chairs and whatever else the owners could salvage. You can take your beer and hamburger into the movie and at intermission they sell cookies straight out of the oven. A fun experience. More

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York, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Great cinema with comfy sofas and a bar, plus cookies at the interval. Independent places like this should be supported as they are so much more fun than the big chains. We felt like we were watching the film in our own front room (except for the giant screen!). Only downside is it is a bit of a free-for-all, first-come-first... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The most unique cinema experience in the land. Very cosy, amazing seating, delicious cookies at the interval, friendly staff and a pin sharp picture all add up to a wonderful experience. More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Yummy food/ Innovative seating arrangement. Very different feel to the movie watching experience. Get tickets booked in advance and go empty stomach. Try to enter first into hall, as there are no seat numbers and you may prefer one kind of seat more than the other More

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Adelaide, SA, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Something different and well worth your time. You have to try the cookie. Pizza was great, couches so comfortable. Do it! More

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Invercargill, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

The Paradiso cinema is an 'experience' - it is like going to your friends shed and sitting in a comfortable seat, drinking a glass of wine, watching a fabulous film, whilst food is brought into you. This is what going to the cinema is about. Whilst we loved the film (Exotic Marigold Hotel), the ambience of this quirky cinema, made... More

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Bowral, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

A quirky, interesting place. The food is good, although simple. The choice of movies is surprisingly good for a small enterprise like this. But the theatre itself doesn't smell too good, thus raising questions in our minds about the cleanliness of the assorted seats. We subsequently cancelled a booking for ourselves and friends for a later night. More

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Fox Glacier, New Zealand
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

you should try the freshly baked cookies at half time for $ 3.50 each More

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Australia
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

A fun way to see a movie. You should go once just for the experience. Friendly and helpful staff. More

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