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Sorrento Italian Dining & Wine Bar
91/100 (1856 ratings)
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Vegan Options
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Pizza
Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Campania
Gluten Free Options
Tuscan
Central-Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Beef Cheeks
Pesto
Pasta
Calamari
Risotto
Prawns
Sit down
Central-Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Tuscan
Pizza
Campânia
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
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Dinner
Mid-range
"What a magnificent experience. Everything was just perfect. From the moment we arrived, our welcome, the menu and specials board, our drinks the..."
Noel Munford
"Had a really good meal here. Food was comforting and what you'd expect from a small Italian restaurant, the wine was nice, and the staff were great...."
David Hiskett
"The staff were super accommodating and responsive. The food was delicious! I can't wait to go back and try other..."
Mary Prasad
"Loved eating here! The food was delicious and so was the wine. I thought this place was fairly priced. The atmosphere was really nice, with the nice..."
Becca Makin
"Went for dinner last night with my work mates. And absolutely loved everything about the place. Staffs were so friendly and welcoming. Ordered scotch..."
manoz thapa
"Absolutely amazing service and the food is delicious, I feel it needs a little more seasoning. The brownie we ordered for one of my daughters was..."
Alexander Kane
"Had a wonderful dinner here! Enjoyed the ambiance and fantastic service from staff. Ordered the garlic cheese bread and grilled vegetables to start..."
Bridgete Clover
"This was a delightful dinner experience. The service and food were both superb. We shared all of the dishes including calamari fritti (with a..."
Dane Marcus
"Tasty dinner, staff coped well with a full house. Don’t be afraid to flag down staff if you need another drink. They have a fantastic menus,..."
L-M Hallam
"Great place would definitely recommend the service was amazing Binto the waiter was so happy to serve us and made our experience fantastic. Food did..."
Serena Toft
"First class service and food! The chef's special bbq pork ribs were outstanding and a nice new addition to the..."
Feral Phil
"Went for dinner here for my kids. The service staff were very friendly. They had quite a full restaurant of people dining, and things were a little..."
Kym Moore
"Woah! Okay, first things first! As most people have commented before us, the staff is incredibly sweet and thoughtful. We had a killer 14 mile hike..."
Omar Alvarez
"Finally a great meal in NZ. Proper Italian food, my kids love the food. Carbonara was a standout! Pizza is great as well. Ate here twice in 2..."
Lucas Neo
"Beautiful atmosphere,service with a smile, delicious lasagne and incredible cocktail and drink menu. Very fast service and always checking in on you...."
Wikitoria Rakete
"Fantastic food and great atmosphere. Our kids loved the pasta and have insisted on coming back. So we ended up eating here twice in our 3 day trip to..."
Bongo Bob
"Just what we expected from an amazing Italian place in Taupo. The food was great and the recommendations made us very pleased. The male wait staff..."
Sarah Ong
Edgewater Restaurant
88/100 (692 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Salmon
Chowder
Prawns
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Waterfront
Dinner
Fine Dining
"The restaurant looks up market, the moment you escorted inside. There is a real feeling of quality. We were greeted by staff who genuinely engaged..."
Noel Munford
"Had a beautiful romantic evening here and the food was devine. The view was..."
Iso Anderson
"Nice quiet restaurant on the lakefront with beautiful sunset views. Small but well thought out menu. All the food we had was delicious (we had salmon..."
James Thompson
"Nice restaurant across the road from where we stayed at the Phoenix Resort. Prime location & very highly..."
JT
"We stayed at the hotel and had dinner at this hotel restaurant. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious and we didn't have to wait..."
Christine
"Food was great, lovely scenery, we experienced very good service from all of the staff. Had the fish of the day with some chips and a very nice pea..."
Jaco van Staden
"A classy restaurant with a lovely view. A bit pricey but well worth the money. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS and the service was excellent...."
Jana Urbanová
"What a lovely place to have lunch and a glass of champagne, spectacular view, great service and the food was excellent. Deffinatly going..."
Lynda Robertson
"Meals were pleasing to the pallet. As a group celebrating our sons belated 30th birthday, we are extremely impressed by the attentiveness of the..."
Clive Roake
"Absolutely beautiful experience! Loved every moment, such a stunning setting, food and service were top class! The ducks loved it..."
Mark Titley
Plateau
87/100 (1885 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Confit
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Calamares
Burger
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Beef
Chowder
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Ribs
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Gastropub
Contemporary
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"We had a lovely experience here!! We were looking for a restaurant with good seafood. Hit the spot with this pick. Started with a seafood platter and..."
Carl DSilva
"We dined here for a celebration dinner . Excellent service and delicious meal. Finished off the night in front of the fire with desert and ports. ..."
Michelle P
"We dined at Plateau Restaurant tonight and we were very satisfied with whole meal and friendly service, it also has a great atmosphere/vibe to the..."
Mel Obers
"Had dinner here new years eve, we had no booking and they managed to give us a outside table which was great, the service was very good and we all..."
Reon Barnfield
"Very pleasant, really nice food, service alittle slow and had to keep asking for water, they weren't that great at noticing that your glass was..."
Di Curley
"Don't be deceived by pub-like atmosphere! The food was actually pretty good, and service was amazing! We were all impressed, and really enjoyed our..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"I got to Taupo every year & never knew this place was open during the day until my last visit & I'm glad I know now! Fast, friendly &..."
Colene McBride
"Shot jude. Are you gonna put your Monteiths dish on the..."
Mathew Pendleton
"Yum Yum. Once you have had this food you want more and more. My partner and I went with some friends we each ordered a different dish and each of us..."
Liz
"My partner and I got a deal voucher to eat here for lunch. It was a fabulous deal and very cheap for what you get. It was warm and inviting with..."
Gavin Goldsmith
"I came in with my partner on a Friday night and although the restaurant was busy, the staff were very friendly and did everything they could to sit..."
Jojo
"We ate at Plateau recently and found everything fantastic. We loved the winter menu and the staff were so friendly. Our meals were perfect and we..."
Mark
"We first dined at this beautiful restaurant in Feb and we amazed at the food and service. We came back 2 months later and the amazing waitress..."
peter oht
"Amazing experience! The atmosphere is so classy, cosy & comforting I love the ambiance and so did the whole family! We were lucky enough to have the..."
Taylor-Louise Turner
"We couldn't fault this delightful restaurant. From the booking process to the farewell it was simply an excellent experience. Tables are spread..."
Noel Munford
"I looked online for a decent restaurant and was delighted to have dined here. There were decent vegan options for my partner (not always easy to find..."
William W
"Wonderful food and service. We went for my mother in laws 60th and they really made an effort to make it special. A small plate and a large plate are..."
Jack Wood
"I have eaten here a few times and enjoyed their excellent menu. The staff are friendly and helpful. We didn't book a table prior, so the front of..."
Graeme Wooller
"Where to start ! The ambience was lovely! The service is 100/10, very efficient, kind, funny, and she did an amazing job (well done!) The seafood and..."
Tegan Chisnall
"Didn't take photos of all our food. But this place was sooooo delish! Make sure to book if you Wana eat here. We walked in and got 1 of 2 bar leaners..."
Brittany Tipene
"Service was excellent. Food was amazing, no complaints, every bite was a mouth sensation. Yum. Cocktails made to a high standard...."
Paul Stratford
"I went for a bit of a walk while I was in Taupo and part way through I was keen for a coffee and a bite to eat and coffee. I stumbled upon this place..."
Kym Moore
"Incredible food, great service. Been 3 times always amazing!! We will be back. Barb was incredibly attentive and very informative about the menu..."
Melissa Kennett
"I don't know what I was expecting but this was near perfect. Just all around great food, great atmosphere, great cocktails, and at a great price. I..."
Sean
"Impressive food and friendly attentive wait staff. The snack platter was good to share. Loved the lamb cutlets...."
Fraser
"Was in Taupo for a night traveling between cities for work and liked the look of this place from the outside, so decided to wonder in. I was happily..."
Talmin Pai
"Booked dinner here due to good reviews and did not disappoint. Service friendly, quick and attentive even on a busy Sat night. Food was of..."
Stacey Palmer
"Had a beautiful, delicious dinner at Plateau tonight, Venison capachio sooo very tasty would definately recommend, Beef Ragou would come back for and..."
Kim Powley
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Everything was perfect. The pork belly is to die for! Very talented chef. Atmosphere is beautiful and the service and staff are..."
Amberley Birch
"Went here for my mom’s birthday. Food was delicious and yes, locally sourced, but it didn’t seem very NZ, aside from the pavlova. I think it’s..."
Mary Ann Jawili
Vine Eatery & Bar
86/100 (6114 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Contemporary
European
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Contemporary
European
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Croquettes
Calamari
Halloumi
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
Lamb
Bruschette
Beef
Pesto
Chowder
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Scallops
Focaccia
Duck
Paella
Sit down
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Street Parking
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"The atmosphere here was amazing. We loved the art up on the walls made from old book pages! The food was amazing, some of the best we've had in a..."
Stacey B
"I thought the food and service here was magnificent. We had some jamon croquettes and paella balls which were great as was the lamb wings and..."
Birdman
"Our first time in Taupo and we checked out Vine for dinner.Nothing to fault! Our waitress Emily was attentive & polite, friendly with her own..."
Coppercat
"Amazing food and wine. Beat meal I've ever had!The lamb cutlets were to die for and the chocolate fondant dessert was next level... can't wait..."
Leah Anstis
"Breath of fresh air. In a town that seemed to have a ribs and burger bar for almost every resident, this was a breath of fresh air - spacious and..."
FatCat
"In Taupo for a weekend,decided to try the vine eatery Friday night tried several of the tapas dishes .cannot fault any of it food excellent wine..."
Paul Orton
"We initially wanted to go to The Brantry but it was unfortunately closed on a Sunday, so the Vine was our second choice. Thankfully it turned out to..."
Adeline
"We ate here earlier tonight and I have to say it was fantastic, the staff were very helpful and the food was delicious! We had a party of 5 and..."
Marty
"We have been eating at the vine eatery Taupo twice now and the food was always excellent . Had a chance to meet Head Chef Reginaldo Gallina a very..."
Helga Gruber
"There's not a whole lot to say - it's the best trip-advisor rated restaurant in Taupo for a reason. - Excellent food. Like really really..."
Ed Lyons
"This place is unique and an experience. Great from start to finish. They also have decent beers on tap but don't advertise this. The service is..."
A Vanstone
"Was a lovely experience - beautiful food and excellent choice if wine at great prices - if I had one negative it would be that we were recommended to..."
Joanne Tucker
"Probably one of my most memorable meals in NZ. First word of advice is to made reservations ahead of time. We came across this restaurants just by..."
Christie
"All our food was absolutely delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. The Chef came and spoke to us, which was lovely as well. Our..."
Mel Abbott
"I had my birthday here and I would say that everything was absolutely perfect and well exceeded my expectations! Sarah's organisational skills in..."
Libya Taurua
"Went here for lunch on a Friday and had a really lovely BAP. Awesome atmosphere, nice and warm on a cold winters day. Good service, and plenty of..."
Kaylene
"Dinner for 2 to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we could not have chosen a better place to eat, since tapas is one of his favourite types of..."
Kaye Cochrane
"Scenic Cellars has been. Landmark in Taupo for years, they have recently moved and added an innovative restaurant "The Vine Eatery" to their service...."
Tony Booth
"While staying in Taupo over christmas we were lucky enough to dine at The Vine Eatery. Small plates are a great way to dine especially over a good..."
Sonja Braddock
"We were able to get a table for 3 on a Friday night without reservation. A nice stop on the way to Napier. Delicious onion soup. Shared plates are..."
The Translator
"The menu is well put together. Obvious care has been taken with regard to flavours and presentation. All dietary restrictions are well labeled, and..."
Dick Mc Schizz
"Beautiful setting lots to look at, food was expensive but tasty literally has hundreds of wines to choose from good place to go for drinks we had a..."
D Bakes
"Updated Review: we recently attended what has become an annual group meal at Vine Bar. Once again a great experience though we would have loved to..."
Sam Roff
"Amazing food & fast to come out. Our waiter was the most delightful South African gentleman called Perfect and he absolutely was! The cocktails were..."
Claire Atkin
"Wow. This was some of the best food I have ever tasted. The quality was absolutely top notch. Price was very reasonable for how amazing the food was...."
Braydon Murphy
"Always a pleasure to come here. Attentive friendly staff and we had a fab meal. Highly recommend the French onion soup and the scallop chorizo and..."
Josie Swan
"Amazing place!! They gave me a free entree for a mistake that wasn’t even their fault in the first place! Highly recommend. Really good staff and..."
Leander Menezes
"Vine Eatery and Bar was surprisingly busy for a Sunday evening. But a table was found for us, and our lovely evening began. The atmosphere was..."
Linda Meehan
"This week a group of 12 of us booked the upstairs venue at Vine for an annual dinner celebration. The food was astonishing. The service..."
Judi Smith
"We both really enjoyed what we ordered the scallop risotto and the salmon were excellent. I ordered the large size and it was enough but barely and I..."
navonco
"Great spot for dinner, service was friendly and very quick. The food was presented well and very delicious. Great menu with lots of choices. The..."
Joel Andrews
"I have eaten here twice and every time it has been great. Yesterday was amazing and our waiter Perfect was outstanding. The food was so delicious and..."
aklcx
"Food was excellent, couldn't fault it one bit. Waiter service was very good. Glad we boked early however we really wanted to experience dessert but..."
Richard Houlahan
"Recently visited for dinner and must say it amazing. I had the grilled prawn as entre and eye fillet bacon wrapped and both were perfect well cooked..."
Paul Quilliam
"One of my absolute favourite restaurants ever- and I don’t even in Taupo. Best tapas I’ve come across but all their meals are fantastic. The..."
Amy Claire Walsh
"Had a Cajun fried soft-shell crab and a seared scallop risotto. Both were great, especially the crab. Always great staff, who were running around..."
Stephen Parker
"We had a delightful evening with our good friends from Taupo. They, like us, had never eaten dinner at The Vines, but once in Annette’s capable..."
Margo Lawrence
Mole & Chicken
86/100 (1391 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Calamares
Salmon
Chowder
Burger
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Prawns
Schnitzel
Beef
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish & chips
Fish
Duck
Pork
Calamari
Risotto
Sit down
Pub
European
New Zealand
Bar
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was beautiful. My steak was done to my liking. Husband had fish of the day. Beautiful sauce. It was fairly busy and my Hubby had to ask a second..."
Jenny Little
"Fantastic place! We were so tired after completing the Tongariro alpine crossing that wanted to have a nice reward. And the place didn’t let us..."
Olga Iftinka
"Delicious food - this place deserves its high ratings. Don’t worry that it’s not in the centre of town, it’s busy and lively. Make sure to make..."
Nick Pitt
"It was an extremely busy night but the service did not falter. Great range of food and drinks (to be expected from a full bar on offer). Food came..."
Jina Hong
"Busy, popular, full of locals. Always a good..."
Celia Grant
"A nice surprise at evening. Perfect two entrée on every level. Duck wonton is flavourful with perfect skin and filling. The sauce is making the..."
Anthony Yuan
"A nice and warm restaurant. The staffs are friendly and provide warm greeting. The size of the dishes is quite impressive and the flavor is quite..."
Siegfried Tsai
"Just wow. This food was impeccable. Completely unexpected and delicious- we struggled to eat it all but couldn’t fault anything with the food...."
Jessica Soppitt
"Clearly a local favorite. Busy at both bar and restaurant, and food was well portioned, and great value. Burger was huge (as you can see) and..."
Hamish McLean
"We were recommended to this place by Baycrest Thermal Lodge. We just wanted a light bite after a long day and it was less than 10 minutes to walk it...."
Martin Sydenham
"Good chose for quality food in Taupo. Dinner time start at 5:30 but they have another menu for afternoon. It was very good which is out of my..."
Jenny Yao
"Absolutely best food I have ever had. I had a taste of the won ton, aranchini, duck fat potato, pork belly and they were all incredible. Please open..."
kayce henderson
"Went to this place on Good Friday but it wasn't too busy and no public holiday surcharge. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful without..."
Anna Carlaw
"5 stars all around. Duck Wontons were to die for! Everything we ate was delicious! Staff were professional! Place was clean and inviting, romantic on..."
AJ Williams
"Gourmet dish! Highly..."
Jay Sevilla
"Perfect spot for dinner. Great food, relaxing atmosphere, fantastic service. Eye fillet was cooked perfectly! Will definitely be..."
Stefan M
"This place never lets us down . Food is delicious, and serve very friendly. Thanks again for a lovely evening. If you like dark beer, try the Black ..."
Shaun & Rita Eastell
Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar
84/100 (1705 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
European
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gastropub
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Chowder
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Beef
Toasts
Omelette
Pancakes
Cakes
Salad
Risotto
Pork
Salmon
Sit down
Gastropub
European
New Zealand
Café
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Accepts American Express
Highchairs Available
Street Parking
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Called in for Breakfast in a group after we stayed the night in Taupo before heading north to Auckland. Really friendly service. Food was really good..."
Vaughan Wilson
"We have been twice on holiday and both times the service was superb and the food fresh and you could tell the food was made in house. Highly..."
Glenn Phillips
"Popped in here for a coffee and cake yesterday. First time we'd used it and it certainly won't be the last. The seating and atmosphere were great, as..."
Steve Drake
"Awesome food and drinks and lovely staff! I've just had the 'detox loaf' and a coffee for a quick breakfast and absolutely loved it!!! So yum I..."
Claire Dredge
"Without a shadow of a doubt... best food in town!!! I drool over the poached eggs and potato cakes and don't get me started on the date and orange..."
Michal Johnson
"Our fave cafe hands down! Best coffee,delicious food and cheerful friendly staff..."
Tia McDermott
"Out for mothers day brekkie with my family. Was totally impressed with the staff. Before we order was told it was a 30min wait. That was expected as..."
Karen McLean
"We loved Victoria’s in 2015 on our honeymoon and our return trip 2.5 years later with the kids it’s even better. Thank..."
Emiloly Ramsay
"Love everything about this place. The food, the coffee and the service is..."
Nic Jarvis
"I love coming to Victoria's! Friendly service and the delightfu arrayl food is delicious!!! The coffee is always great and I will never forget the..."
Sharyn Newman NZ
"Great setting, astmosphere and food. In fact there was food envy when I posted a picture of my Avocado Smash breakfast on..."
Beth Kearney
"Great staff and super Xmas atmosphere. Tasty food and nice coffee. Very satisfied. Even my parents were impressed! Thank..."
Sasha Law
"Eggs bene was tasty. I definitely had jealousy issues when someone else's scrambled eggs came out! Good selection and friendly people that worked..."
becca
"Very lovely lunch today, we ordered cheesy beef burger, soup of the day, and the works(the pork ribs were really..."
Vicky Huang
"Lovely cafe. They have a great food selection and everything has their own little twist on it. The fluffy pancakes with lemon curd were..."
Christine Pover
"The people at this cafe are so polite and kind, their food and coffee is on top. Have a visit when u come to..."
Jaehyo, Olivia Roh
"Grabbed breakfast here on our way through to Wellington! Service was extremely friendly, food came out fast and was delicious. Lots of dairy free and..."
Lucy Morris
"Pancakes was the absolute tops! So delicious and the coffee was the best had in the NZ..."
Beth Mug
"Soy flat whites, dirty chai, salads, frittata, Mac and cheese - it's all delicious and the list goes on. They can somehow send out coffee that is far..."
Dan May
"Nice decor, friendly staff plus great food! The best combo! Had rolled omelettes with chorizo, capsicum and potatoes with added BACON!! Eggs were..."
Jia Woei L
"Love it. Good food. Good coffee. Relax..."
Bas
"Had 'The Works' and it did not disappoint. One of the best big breakfasts I've ever had, and one of the few that has lived up to what it's advertised..."
be ry
"Went there per recommendation as suddenly had cravings, but the small pancake a lil dense, had..."
Wolfie King
"Super cute little cafe with an outdoor patio! We stopped on our way out from Taupo to Wellington and grabbed 2 expertly crafted and strong Flat..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Sitting here at the moment. Enjoying our coffee. Amazing ambiance ☺️ very relaxing. Loved the variety of foods. Thanks for catering ketogenic..."
Mrs Smith
"It's a nice diner with casual diner style options. Most of the portion sizes are large, and very filling. The staff are friendly. Our experience was..."
R L (Eatinghero)
"Excellent food, staff are very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere with plenty of room to sit down, relax to enjoy your food and coffee. Plenty..."
Joel Andrews
"The food was nice. However the edamame beens were a bit frozen. The place was very busy but the service was relatively..."
Emilia Stocks
"Great food options. Don't forget to add bacon if you want bacon on your Eggs Beni or your wife might steal your pork from yours, who did it right..."
Andrew Cook
Bistro Lago
83/100 (1545 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Fish & chips
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Tuna
Salmon
Burger
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Beef
Crawfish
Catfish
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Sit down
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Fine Dining
"Very friendly and attentive, food was great and the portions were larger than I was expecting for the quality and..."
Emma Riddell
"We visited on Mother's Day 2022. The whole experience was flawless. They have a diverse menu that surely appeals to a wide variety of dinners. The..."
Noel Munford
"Loved the atmosphere Plants all around the dining area great views of the lake Service was great and food was..."
Lyn Lealand
"Foods are delicious. Price is a bit high, approx $40-50 per person without drinks. Service is good. Waiting time for food to be served was around 20..."
mjn205
"Lovely atmosphere, excellent customer service, great selection of food & wine. The food was fantastic. I went here with my partner for his birthday..."
Courtney Hoe
"We had breakfast twice and cocktails once at Bistro Lago during our stay at the Hilton. The staff at the restaurant is very friendly, willing to go..."
Mini Rag
"We had the most delightful lunch meal for my Mums birthday today. The food was absolutely superb. Customer service 10/10 atmosphere and location..."
steve short
"Absolute class. Amazing food. Great atmosphere with a fire. Top quality service with a smile. Despite being fine dining, our kids loved the food...."
Luke Pirie
"The best martini Tobias has ever had. As well as the fish and chips, salt and pepper calamari and autumn greens. I had some delicious Hawkes Bay..."
Sarah Morley
"Lunch booked as passing through en route to Hamilton and home. Been here before and never been disappointed. Excellent decor and..."
Greg Spark
"The dinner is marvellous: beef is soft, oyster is fresh, cauliflower soup is yummy. The buffet breakfast is enjoyable too. Friendly staff and lovely..."
TheNZLILY
"Had the high tea here today and it was so delicious! Views were lovely, and staff very helpful and informative of the hotel origins and menu...."
Stacey Rimene
"Thanks team. Had a lovely meal. Food was excellent. I had the Lamb it literally melted in my mouth. Service was great very friendly staff. Highly..."
Gill Walls
"Food is the winner here and the service is phenomenal. Had the yellow finn tuna and the scotch filet and both cooked to perfection. Will hit the..."
frazer bond
"Everything was great , ingredients are eye picked fresh from the chicken Caesar salad to the mezze plate and scotch fillet . Waitress 5..."
luigithakiwi
Portofino
82/100 (1124 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Salmon
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Tiramisu
Pasta
Cheesecakes
Salad
Lasagne
Scallops
Carbonara
Calamari
Cannelloni
Risotto
Lamb
Mussels
Bruschette
Calamares
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. It was early and there was hardly anyone around. This restaurant is a hidden gem. The staff were lovely..."
SweetPoison
"We were in Taupo for the weekend to celebrate a birthday and chose this restaurant because of its vast menu. We were not disappointed. We dined..."
Karen Killeen
"Dined here April 2014 and my food was great (i don't usually like Italian). I had the Chicken Cacchiatore and have been craving it again ever since!..."
Jess Manning
"I'm surprised by the poor reviews that this restaurant has received. We ate there one evening with our two young children and we found that the..."
Josephine Roberts
"When we visit Taupo, we often visit this restaurant. Every time without exception we have found the food and service very good. I am..."
Chris Beale
"Dine here every time I visit Taupo. Great food selection. Pastas are very filling and are very flavourful. Great food and..."
Kat 01
"We had Risotto alla pescatora (seafood Risotto) and Piatto di mare (seafood platter). Both of them are delicious, but prefer the Risotto to the..."
Yuan Z
"This place deserves more than 5 star. Staff was so professional. We reached there after 9:30 they still let us in. Also the food was so good. I..."
Ali
"Fabulous meal. Our party of 4 all loved their meals. The fish was exceptional with a beautiful sauce. The others had perfectly cooked steaks. The..."
Susie Barlow
"An unexpectedly charming spot! We had a late night dinner for 2 after a long day of driving and our server was attentive and kind. We sampled two..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Delicious legit Italian and warm ambience! The antipasto plate was the highlight. We got a gnocchi and a risotto and both were wonderful. Hubby..."
Katie Chen-Dixon
"The residents and visitors to Taupo are lucky to have this restaurant in the town. The food was absolutely delicious and is a credit to the family..."
Lisa Krasenstein
"Food was good and delicious. Bruschetta was a bit let down. Pasta was delicious and definitely great size portions. Service was..."
Marin Ianev
"The staff were very friendly, a lovely atmosphere. The food was delicious, we had 3 dishes and shared them all but the carbonara was my personal..."
Dean Biss
"I had an absolutely fantastic dining experience at Portofino Italian restaurant in Taupo, New Zealand. The food was simply exceptional, starting with..."
M T
"Excellent cold Peroni, definitely one of the best places to eat in Taupo. Excellent pizza it as soon as you can it's best fresh and hot. The lasagne..."
Matt Bartels
"Wonder friendly staff. Amazing food. Would definitely go here again..."
Chrissy Morel
"Had dinner with a small group of friends recently. The staff was very courteous, and the food was very tasty. I recommend anyone who likes some..."
Sam Corrs
"Pasta was really good but didn't like the garlic bread. It was very tangy, and slightly too oily. Left a yuck taste in the mouth. Recommend booking..."
Ange
"Beautiful little spot very friendly and staff go above and beyond for customers food was delicious!! Would definitely recommend!!!! I absolutely love..."
Lil Momma
"Amazing food extremely noisy with two large groups in same area. Was a little dissapointed as we had such a tremendous experience in..."
Sean Walton
"Nice pizzeria in the centre of town. There is competition in this street with many eateries and italian restaurants. We selected this restaurant as I..."
Ewald Van Der Helm
"We were the first here tonight. We sat outside under the covered porch/sidewalk. Food was great! I had the Penne Al Salmone Affumicato. The smoked..."
William Nachand
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