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Piccolo Licensed Cafe
88/100 (1687 ratings)
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New Zealand
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Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
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Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Salad
Salmon
Cakes
Fish
Chowder
Sit down
Café
International
New Zealand
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
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Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
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"Beautiful, beautiful kai, the presentation is on point and the flavors will absolutely take you to another level. My daughters, my mokopuna and I..."
Ngaire Takuira - Mita
"If you're looking for an early morning great coffee, stop at Piccolo! Whether you're heading up the mountain early or need your supreme fix, they..."
Jessica Harrison
"My partner is gluten intolerant and the French toast option for her was 8.5/10 because the toast was soaked not dipped as gluten free toast is always..."
Casey Namana
"Delicious coffee this morning. Try the breakfast special. Eggs on toast with bacon. Nicely presented and good value. They have a good sauce rack for..."
J B
"Enjoyed delicious breakfast. The coffee was really authentic and tasty. Highly..."
Kaeru No.1
"Stopped for brunch 4th Feb 2023 Delicious 😋 great food,service and quality & price. French toast, with bananas bacon, fruit compote, maple syrup..."
VANESSA TOLSON-GODDARD
"Soooo good! Food was beautiful, especially the rosti. Really good coffee, attentive and friendly staff and super impressed with cleanliness. When..."
Susie
"Keto friendly cafe; they have a Keto menu. We order the keto blat with cauliflower chip and keto pizza. The blat is very yummy. The pizza base is..."
Karen Chung
"Very beautiful cafe delicious food and drink. They cater to your needs have a good range of food and comfortable seating. The only thing was the..."
LadyWildWolf
"Chicken strudle was ok, coffee decent, smoked salmon pizza was good. Staff were friendly, cabin like atmosphere. Will be happy to come back for..."
Winston Ng
"Food was well cooked and delicious, variety of menu options and cabinet food. Pricing pretty typical for Cafe food. Gluten free options..."
Jeff McLuckie
"Fantastic service from the waitresse and waitors here, the lady talked through all the things in the cabinet and recommend different menu items, she..."
Carol A
"This is a great cafe for breakfast and they make amazing..."
Allan Sparrow
Edgewater Restaurant
88/100 (692 ratings)
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European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Chowder
Prawns
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Salmon
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
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)
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Gastropub
European
European
Gastropub
New Zealand
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Scallops
Fish & chips
Confit
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Burger
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Beef
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Ribs
Prawns
Pasta
Sit down
Contemporary
Gastropub
European
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
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Accepts American Express
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"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
Waterside Restaurant & Bar
86/100 (2127 ratings)
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European
Bar
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Meatballs
Scallops
Fish & chips
Cheesecakes
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Mussels
Burger
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Beef
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Pasta
Sit down
Bar
European
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Waterfront
Cash Only
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
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"Absolutely delicious meal here tonight. Steak and chicken meals we’re beautifully done. Great spot with views to the lake. Staff were excellent,..."
L-M Hallam
"This is a perfect location to have lunch especially on a warm and sunny day. Location is right infront of the lake and has nice ambience. Staff are..."
Ferdinand Go
"We had a table for 10. The front wait staff were engaging and attentive. Our lovely attendant took our orders and even after all the changes, the..."
Teresa Higham
"Food was excellent and delicious! I finished it so fast before I even thought of taking a photo. Steak was cooked to absolute perfection. Sticky date..."
Sophia Lemafa
"We had a nice dinner out with the family, great friendly staff, nice meals, love the platters and kids enjoyed their sundaes 🍨..."
Rini Sim
"This place is insane! The food, the location. Incredible. Loved every minute. Service was amazing. Thankyou, we really enjoyed our..."
Charlotte Fletcher-Beesely
"The freakshakes were a kids idea of heaven! Food was great and the service was excellent. Cocktails 🍸 are amazing..."
Charlotte Marshall
"Dinner was so yummy. I had the chicken wrapped in bacon with a sun-dried tomato paste inside & gnocchi. It was..."
Iso Anderson
"Had a dinner meal here while spending the night in Taupo. Service was outstanding, venue was warm, clean and spacious. Food was just perfect, and the..."
Catherine Faletanoai
"We had our work Christmas dinner here on Friday and the food and service were awesome! Great value for money and the staff were lovely, accommodating..."
Carolyn Mackay
"I like it. Good experience while dining with family. Good food as..."
Bas
"Bit of a long wait but food wasn't bad, could've been a bit of a larger serving for the chicken..."
Madilyn Povey
"We enjoyed our dinner. Ribs were great. Mussels were delicious but my steak was just..."
Marin Ianev
"2years before，Awesome place close to lake. The staff sre cute and friendly, they gave me high quality services feels. Thanks guests. (Adding my..."
Jimmy LAI
"We were in town for a day and chose this restaurant for dinner based on the special advertised on the board outside and the atmosphere plus lighting..."
Yen Luong
"Went to lunch at Waterside to sample their "Freakshakes" Had a Chocolate, Caramel and Fudge, they were delicious, quite a bit to get through,..."
Spider Webb
"Been here before last time when I went to Taupo. Their steak here is very good. We also tried their mussel with creamy bacon sauce which. The..."
Wilson Shum
Vine Eatery & Bar
86/100 (6114 ratings)
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Wine Bar
Wine Bar
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Focaccia
Duck
Paella
Croquettes
Calamari
Halloumi
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Lamb
Salmon
Bruschette
Beef
Pesto
Fish
Chowder
Pork
Tapas
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Scallops
Sit down
New Zealand
Contemporary
Wine Bar
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Street Parking
Live Music
Seating
Lunch
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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)
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Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Fish & chips
Burger
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Fish & Chips
Ribs
Prawns
Beef
Schnitzel
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Duck
Sit down
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
European
Television
Reservations
Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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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
The Fern Cafe
84/100 (674 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
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Breakfast
Toasts
Cakes
Sandwiches
Paninis
Chowder
Café
New Zealand
Café
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar
84/100 (1705 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Cafe
European
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Chowder
Burger
Beef
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Pancakes
Omelette
Cakes
Salad
Risotto
Pork
Salmon
Sit down
Café
Gastropub
New Zealand
European
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
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
Dixie Brown's
84/100 (6794 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Omelette
Scallops
Waffles
Calamari
Calamares
Meatballs
Salmon
Cheesecakes
Cakes
Burger
Chowder
Cheesecake
Lamb
Beef
Pesto
Ribs
Fish
Prawns
Pork
Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Pasta
Toasts
Salad
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Waterfront
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great night here. The customer service was on point staff were very friendly and our order for 5 was at our table within 10 minutes. I was very..."
Nikki Waaka
"We had dinner last night here and breakfast today too. It's amazing!! Service was great, super friendly and helpful waitresses/manager. Steak and..."
Sandy Wang
"If I could give 4 and a half stars, I would. It was literally only because we had to ask about drink orders twice. The table next to us also had to..."
Chelsea C
"From South Africa to Taupo this was an amazing experience. Food was superb, my partner and I will definitely be visiting again..."
Carmin Kannemeyer
"Great food. Highly recommend the bread and butter desert. And the cheese..."
William Aull
"The meals here were fantastic (my pork belly was slightly tough) and our girls loved the milkshakes. Service was very slow and we waited a long tine..."
Allan Sparrow
"Went to Dixie Browns twice over the last year. First time we were stopping through from Wellington and just looking for a family meal. We stopped for..."
Kym Moore
"Another fantastic meal at Dixie Browns. Such tasty dishes. Wish we lived closer so we could come more often. Such great service from their friendly..."
Maria
"My family and I visited Dixie Brown for the first time recently by accident on the 19th of Jan and I am glad to say it was a very good accident..."
A R
"Last ones late at night and still service with a smile. Food was quick and excellent because there was no one else there and we were hungry. Can't..."
Dennis Hancock
"after the good experience I had in Mount Maunganui, I decided to let my friends to have a try on Dixie Browns since we’re in Taupo today! all of..."
Sheng Yi Lim
"Girls weekend in Taupo, thought we'd check out Dixie Browns & I'm so glad we did. Beautiful meals, drinks & atmosphere. The service was phenomenal!..."
Shantel Manihera-Hadfield
"Lovely atmosphere, apart from the loud rap music that was playing. Omlette was over cooked rubbery. Smoothie could have better presentation. Apart..."
Kristal Turts
"The best chicken fettuccine I have tasted. Burger and pizza were also superb except for the dry..."
Crizelle Clerigo
"Good was amazing work a great selection. There is a kids menu which was ok, it was done on an activity sheet and came with crayons. The spot the..."
Sarah Long
Jolly Good Fellows
82/100 (2258 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
British
British
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Burger
Fish & chips
Ribs
Nachos
Bangers And Mash
Lasagne
Shrimp
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Outdoor Seating
Television
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great pub with good honest pub meals. You won’t leave hungry! Whether it’s a nice sunny day and you sit outside or inside by the fire you get..."
Danno Williams
"Pretty good pub food in a great spot! We had the fish & chips (friggin amazing batter) and pan fried fish on mash with creamy caper sauce. Both were..."
Jacqueline Orr
"We had two great burgers. One beef and one chicken. Both with a unique spin thanks to the toppings. The service was the best and our orders were..."
Steve Christian
"A good choice in Taupo. Great service, super view, fun atmosphere. Good pub grub food. We went back because the staff were so..."
Meran Moore
"Lovely spot for lunch or a drink with views over the lake. Service was friendly and efficient, food was hot and tasty. One of our favorite spots in..."
Donaleen Shiell
"Place was full when we came so have to wait when a table became available. A bit of a wait for our orders too. I was getting hungry so ate at once..."
Cynthia G
"Only had to deal with one staff throughout our dinner and she was lovely. Service was quick and food was delicious and our group loved it. Only..."
Ecl Z
"Great atmosphere and both the food and the service was AMAZING. I honestly wish I could have stayed a few more days to go..."
Rhett McCoullough
"Love this place, great food, great beer, real lovely friendly people. For me personally love the values, supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦 Genuinely caring..."
Eddie Peel (Ed)
"Best food and service we have had in Taupō this week. Plus a great view over the lake and cold beers. See you again next year...."
Beau Mcleod
"We dined at Jolly Good Fellows last night. The bar and restaurant were full (so good to see) - We had booked for a Table of 8 - The staff - every..."
Jude Hanson
"Awesome food and service with a great looking of Lake Taupo. All staffs are very friendly and helpful. There are lots of car parking in off street...."
Kazal Karmaker
"Exceptional service and food, everything was just perfect, catering for a large birthday group. Jollies really went the extra mile, even opening..."
Rich Brett
"Great views, fantastic atmosphere and reasonable prices. Most of the staff bar one young waitress were lovely. Will definitely be back. Loved all our..."
Dani Berry
"Decent place just 30 meters from the lake shore - you can enjoy the view while you eat. I had a fish and chips with mushy peas and I can easly..."
Jakub Orłowski
Ploughman's Restaurant And Bar
81/100 (1638 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
European
British
Pub
New Zealand
European
British
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Salmon
Chowder
Cheesecake
Burger
Fish & Chips
Curry
Fish & chips
Prawns
Cheesecakes
Beef
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
New Zealand
European
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I walked in expecting a cheesy, British-style pub and average food (for no reason, I just had my doubts). What I received was expertly prepared food..."
Dane Marcus
"Well what can I say, wow, what an awesome place, we love theme bars and this one is awesome, what a beautiful place to go for a meal, even just a..."
Keith Buchan
"The food is delicious 😋 and the service is amazing. Thanks, ploughmans restaurant, for the night and dinner..."
Wild Wolf Spirit Gaming
"This place has great large portions! The service is a bit slow to be honest, one of the only negatives about the place. We ate here twice and were..."
Kyle D
"Just had an amazing dinner. 2x Adults, 3x children. We had the salt and pepper calamari, kids cheese pizza and fries, chicken and bacon salad, fish..."
Egan Bidois
"The wife and I switched to Ploughman's for our local, on account of the nice setting/atmosphere and the awesome staff! Special shout out to Taylor,..."
Tom MacPherson
"After a few bumps we’ve finally found a great place to dine in Taupo. The atmosphere is amazing and very English to every single detail. The..."
Vanessa Avila
"Excellent service. We had a great meal. Loved the setup. We were there on a busy weekend with a football festival. Would..."
Hadleigh Lynn
"Great English pub, if your looking for good food, friendly service, happy staff and cold beer with a nice place to sit outside and enjoy the sun then..."
Daniel Southall
"Great pub atmosphere. Lovely selection of food. Did not feel rushed at all. Portions on the large size. Great value for..."
Lianne Milne
"Garlic bread amazing. Arancini balls were well made with the nicest dipping sauce. Staff were well mannered and friendly. Great atmosphere. Good..."
David Lyle
"Excellent dining. Nice staff and friendly. Food awesome..."
Gayle Shaw
"Lived here for years and tried Ploughmans for the first time. Really enjoyed it. Nice big burger and fries, pizza’s looked good and the kids..."
Bronson Dredge
"Spicy chicken burger was great..."
Sharron Trass
"Awesome friendly service, and the food so good will definitely be..."
Bryan Wawatai (Wolfbane)
Cobb & Co. Taupo
79/100 (1977 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Steakhouse
Bar
European
Steakhouse
European
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Wings
Pork
Chowder
Burger
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Prawns
Fish & chips
Nachos
Shrimp
Beef
Schnitzel
Sirloin Steak
Lamb
Pasta
Sit down
Bar
Steakhouse
Seafood
European
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely place for dinner- family friendly atmosphere, but suitable for single person, or group. I was late in my dinning time and really appreciated..."
Christine Raymond - Kichwapanikuna
"We had drinks and fries to start our late lunch, chefs were sent off on a break before there dinner set but we were happy to find a place to take us..."
Ruiha kara
"The gentleman who served us was wonderful, sorry I don't recall your name. We were not bothered by the "no liqour licence yet" But i do understand..."
Orana Trevelyan
"Very nice meals, wanted dessert but couldn't fit anything else after..."
Jo Atkinson
"Great restaurant! Portion sizes were big, prices were decent. Wouldn’t call the food top quality, but perfectly acceptable for a cheaper family..."
John Thompson
"Haven't been to a cobb n Co since I was little... So the Adult traffic jams were just fun!! Beautiful meal. Amazing staff. (and local..."
Sarah Morris
"Great place for good food and ambience. Like most places short staffed so don't be in a hurry and let the staff do the best they can. Lovely well..."
Philip Luders
"Family diner with some extra thrown in. The wait staff did tell us that they are understaffed and tried their best to serve everyone as punctually as..."
Sarah Ong
"We had a lovely evening at Cobb & Co. Wish they were still in Auckland. Really great service and the food was high quality. They were really kid..."
Kiri
"Walked in 45 minutes before the kitchen closed. Promptly ordered & received our meals quick smart. The food & service were both great...."
Ingrid Chapman
Fine Fettle Cafe
76/100 (1040 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Juice & Smoothies
Toasts
Cakes
Pancakes
Salad
Chowder
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing selection of gluten free items and other dietary needs. Highly..."
Alison Moore
"Lovely cooked vegan breakfast, especially loved the mushrooms. All plant based milk options available and will come back for coffees. Cater for all..."
Kathrine Wallace
"Great place , food was really nice . Easy parking. Coffee was really well made, good taste . Will be..."
Shaun & Rita Eastell
"Lovely friendly owners, a huge selection of gluten free food for both breakfast and all day..."
Esther Fredatovich
"Popped in for coffee and iced chocolate. Friendly service and useful explanation given on the difference between frappe and smoothie. Beautifully..."
Fiona Harkness
"Amazing food and staff. Lots of gluten and dairy free items of high quality. Great service and..."
Susie Barlow
"Was a cold rainy day. We enjoyed a good meal with the family. The atmosphere was nice. Opposite to st Johns should you need an ambulance ..."
Mohammed Alsinan
"Great food! Has a play corner for the kids. Price were rather steep but good quality..."
Janis Ng
"I got the Fine Fettle Burger with chips and a cup of tea. Everything was delicious! The fries were the perfect ratio of crispy with soft, fluffy..."
Liam Macdonald
"Food is not too bad , the pies are quite..."
Leon Su LS
"Great coffee, food and service Nice sunny spot away from the busy area of Taupo..."
Sue Nielsen
"Friendly and welcoming staff. Coffee is really good. Also had a toasted sandwich and chips which were absolutely delicious. Plenty of parking. Will..."
Kevin Ingerson
"Coffee amazing some of the best I’ve tried in New Zealand .Vegan slice blueberry sorry didn’t love it .Vege frittata luscious though .bought the..."
Tracey Nimmo
"Lovely spot off the main street. Very friendly service and the most yummest mocha i have had our whole trip. The dude serving was very friendly. He..."
eboney taylor
"Excellent services. Cheapest coffees in town. Food is value for your money. All round great place to..."
Jenn Parker
Lakehouse Taupo
75/100 (1205 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Central European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Tacos
Prawns
Beef
Fondue
Pasta
"Really great food and cocktails offered here. We ordered the vegetarian nachos to share as well and they were amazing. The service of the staff was..."
Carol A
"Fantastic service. Warm and inviting. Best lemon lime bitters I've ever had. Really beautifully presented meals. Lamb rump on hot stone that you..."
Dylan Pay
"Beer selection = 5 Food = 4 Good selection of craft beers and location near the lake with good people watching makes the Lakehouse a regular choice..."
Lena Jenkins
"The food here is fine but let's be real, the drinks here are fantastic. This place introduced me to my favorite beer of all time: White Mischief by..."
Alex Divinsky
"Had an awesome night with my colleagues last week at Lakehouse Taupo after a busy shift. Yummy ribs with perfect crispy kumara on the side! Staffs..."
t0ny
"Great view, pretty good food. Pizza was much better than it looks but probably would go with a burger next time. Steak sandwich was unreal. Service..."
Nick W
"Decent selection of craft beer and some nice choices for food. Seafood came out on a hot rock that I was able to cook the food on to my liking...."
Aaron “Roadkill” Saxon
"Sat inside and enjoyed the rugby match while enjoying a hot stone steak! Service and atmosphere was great - Would recommend you stop by for drinks or..."
Laura Johns
"These guys had really great service, lovely food, amazing whiskey and lovely views. Was busy and packed but still enjoyed our dinner. Top..."
Karepa Wall
"The stone cooked meals are really good! Friendly staff and good..."
Tysel Hepi
"Looks like a great place for craft beer. Stopped in for breakfast with family. Meal was good and coffee..."
Jacques du Toit
"One of the best Pubs ive been to with decent portion Fish and Chips with tasty salad. Good vibes inside too. Highly recommended when coming around to..."
Kiwindian 17
"Came down here for breakfast just after lunch. Food was good as was the coffee. Good views over Lake Taupo from the..."
Mike “Mike” Cook
"Nice food, good price and view of the..."
Kelly R
"Always my dinner restaurant of choice when in Taupo. Staff are very friendly and food is always..."
Malcolm Brotherton
"Nice and tasty breakfast... A bit cold inside (winter -..."
Zdeněk Šmejkal
Pub N Grub
72/100 (2030 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Fish
Pork
Salad
Mussels
Salmon
Sandwiches
Chowder
Burger
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Nachos
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Steak Sandwich
Beef
Lamb
Sit down
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Television
Live Music
Waterfront
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great calamari excellent salad and loved the dressing! Beef burger was..."
Steve Anderson
"Delicious food, coffee roasted and brewed perfectly and a great price. Friendly waiter's, clean facilities, good music, great atmosphere. Visit..."
mushable13
"Didn't get food just had a couple of pints and enjoyed the view. Like the layout. Awesome bar maid. Friendly. Fun and..."
Annette Mariu
"Pub n Grub was busy when we arrived, but it was easy to get a table. I got a steak with chips and a glass of wine, as did my partner. That came to..."
Stewart McDonald
"We popped in for a drink. Casual bar/restaurant. Warm welcome. Relaxed atmosphere. Didn't try the food tho what was coming out looked very..."
susan young
"We were in Taupō for the weekend and this seems to be THE place to go. Was always busy with a good energy but we easily managed to find a table both..."
Lisa Nelson
"Went with a group last weekend. Personally I had Tempura Prawns followed by the Fettuccini with added chorizo and prawns. Mine superb. Couple of the..."
Phil Heming
"Just a little more care in the preparation as one of our 4.meals had cold deep fried squid rings. Service was average fornthe price paid. Tip: 1...."
Shane Weastell (Westy)
"I had the fish burger and 2 pina coladas, absolutely amazing. My partner had the steak meal and was full until 2pm the next day. The customer service..."
Danielle746
"Absolutely love Pub n Grub, we stop here for breakfast whenever we pass through Taupo. Staff are always friendly and miling, food is always..."
Katfrin
"Nice food, resonably priced loved the decor. Our waitress wasn't very responsive she must've had a long day we greeted her twice but no reply hope..."
Char Rewiri-Ulufonua
"Had dinner there in October 2022. The crispy salmon and the fettuccine were both delicious. Service was also excellent, noting that there is a..."
Nick Choy
"My family and I have been coming here for the past few years every time we drop by Taupo. The food and service are always exceptional. Friendly staff..."
Betty Bloghog
"Delicious pub style food, good vibes, great music, and warm inside, and friendly service. Very central with great outdoor seating and view of the..."
Pami Curry
"Great coffee. They open early and were kind enough to put the football game on tv when asked. Okay prices and a large menu to choose..."
Lee Boynton
"Huge servings, great smiling staff, amazing whakapapa beer on tap. The best nachos I’ve ever had in New Zealand. Best location. Must have nachos..."
Nirav Gor
"Have been enjoying PnG for many years as we visit once or twice a year from Wairarapa. Excellent renovations, nice to see permanent duty manager..."
Poppys Dad
The Lazy Trout Fish Shack And Cafe
70/100 (122 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
New Zealand
Dinner
Breakfast
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Salad
Oyster
Mussels
Chowder
Seafood Platters
Prawns
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