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Raw Balance Nz
99/100 (213 ratings)
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Salad
"This is by far the best healthy food option anywhere around this area. The prices are good, the good is great and the owners prepare the food daily...."
Jason Bleibtreu
"Best food in New Zealand - you can’t beat..."
Harrison Glazer
"A plethora of vegan options here which is refreshing. I had the vegan burger which was very good, the black bean and polenta hard patty was mixed..."
Andrew Gray
"We always make a point of trying to stop for food in Turangi specifically because of this place! We love the curry and other cabinet and fridge..."
Cellie
"Delicious food, friendly staff. Very nice shop with healthy products. Meals looks cooked healthy way, oven fries instead deep frying, love it! Only..."
Tomas Ivoška
"A nice alternative to BK or pies. We tried 3 different smoothies and one juice, each one delicious. Highly recommended wholesome and hearty food and..."
Nyra Marshall
"Great food, very good prices, excellent service, take away as well. No problem to..."
Trevor May
"Great spot for quality ethical local products and delicious healthy food and drinks. The owners are warm and welcoming and always up for a friendly..."
Travis Nobles
"Great reasonably priced vegan food in Taupo! We had the tasting platter which was enough for two of us and really delicious. The food is mostly raw..."
Michael McCarter
"Amazing home cooked meals (especially the curry). FRIENDLY service, great selection, nutritious food, loved their smoothies, and mushroom elixir...."
Linda Ung
Incredible India Restaurant And Bar
98/100 (1543 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Lamb
Sit down
Indian
Family style
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Delivery
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Buffet
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Went here with my family and friends. It was a really lovely place with a wonderful atmosphere and awesome food. The staff were also really nice and..."
Likitha Kanduru
"We are two families who, after a short vacation, decided to have dinner at the Incredible India restaurant in Taupo. We loved the interiors. Our..."
Renjith cc
"Yes! It was incredible! Staff were smily and very nice!!!!!%% We ate a lot 😁😁 Butter chicken has really deep tasty flavour. Lamb Tikka masala..."
AnnA
"Title: Unforgettable Dining Experience! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My friends and I recently had an incredible dining experience at Incredible India..."
Nick Hurst
"Incredible India alright !!! Food was incredible service was spot on perfect couldn’t have asked for better 0 faults in staff they were great and..."
Chloe Walker
"Had a lovely night at this place last week while visiting Taupo. The service was lovely, the food was fantastic and the place is quite cozy. The..."
Nickalfie
"Beautiful dining experience with exceptional wait staff, meals and atmosphere. Well done incredible India, everything was impeccable, definitely live..."
Hannah Nicholson
"There is no better Indian food place in Taupo. Period. Axay the manager is top notch. We went with his recommendations Great food Even better..."
SSC SSC
"Such a gem. The service is so attentive and lovely, kudos to the younger man. The food was amazing, so much flavour. They have a good range of gluten..."
Anja Hajdarevic
"Absolutely incredible curries! Breads were amazing too! It's very hard to find a curry this good! Best butter chicken I've ever had, hands down. Dont..."
Stu Middleton
"Had an Amazing lunch. Great food, excellent service. Well deserved on those awards they won. Dietary Restrictions of each individual meal are..."
Sam Chan
"Had a short stop in Taupo for lunch and stumbled apon this Indian Restaurant. The service was amazing and the range of choice on their menu. I had..."
Paris cooper
"SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS!! From the moment we walked in the service was amazing, from pulling out our chairs to giving complimentary spice shots. Food..."
India Wano
"Visiting Lake Taupo for two nights and stumbled across Incredible India, from Google reviews. Service was so friendly, the food was fantastic. Highly..."
Olivia Meguer
"Excellent customers service, staff been train so well! Lovely food, we're really enjoy having dinner here 😚 We order medium spicy, but the dish..."
geine chan
"I have tried every Indian place in Taupo, and this one takes the cake. They have great service, the atmosphere inside is so nice, there is plenty of..."
Kristin Smith
"We had a wonderful meal at Incredible India tonight for our group of 3. We had a mixture of 2 Curries and naans . Everything was delicious and I’d..."
Gurjeet singh
"Ordered food via delivery. Food was delivered promptly within 50 mins (eventhough it was raining) and arrived hot! The goat briyani was delicious...."
Rachel Mathew
"Delicious and generous dishes. The Chicken Pasanda was delectable. A good range of gluten free options as well. We’ll definitely be..."
Robbie Kay
Suncourt Indian Taupo
95/100 (2574 ratings)
Restaurants
Balti
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Street Food
Indian
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
Indian
Street Food
Balti
Fast Food
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Curry
Fast food
Indian
Asian
Balti
Street Food
Fast food
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
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Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"After scouring the area for a genuine curry, I was lucky enough to find a spice lovers haven in a culinary white bread area. Two fab curries, spiced..."
len gibbs
"The takeout is delicious too, and the manager is very courteous. I ordered for takeout, and though I had to wait for a while, the manager kindly gave..."
彭笙瑞
"The true essence of of an Indian restaurant. The food was authentic Indian stuff. The staffs were friendly but professional. However, the prices are..."
Rohit Raj Kamal
"during an overnight stop in Taupo, we've decided to get Indian food delivery to the motel for dinner. and two thumbs up to this restaurant..."
Tom Ambrosias
"We popped in for lunch and were delighted with the food which was cooked to our spice-loving palette. The lamb was so tender. The service was great...."
Bhavna Parmar
"Delicious food. Ordered on Uber eats and was fresh and tasty and included a nice note I promised myself I’d follow through with...."
Luke vanderville
"Amazing food, great value! Had a yummy lamb..."
P CVS
"The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. The masala dosa was a nostalgic delight, reminiscent of home-cooked flavors. A..."
Gaurav
"Definitely recommend, was on the expensive side compared to most Indian but worth it. Perfect Chicken Balti, Butter Chicken & naan. They did charge..."
Anony Mouse
"Service was super nice and the portions were really big. It was so delicious. We are really..."
Mathilda Ueberreiter
"One of the best South Indian food I had in NZ. Did enjoyed other dishes as well brilliantly done.Very humble and friendly staff. You guys are doing a..."
Ajay Menon
"Wow! This is a really nice casual diner. They have a few options which you won't find at most Indian restaurants. We ended up buying a few different..."
Sparsh Gupta
"We love the delivery option, the food is always hot and fresh, friendly delivery staff, and always a personalized thank you on the bag. I think it's..."
Jude Hanson
"It's been awhile since I last ordered from here and the food still tastes just as great now as it did back then. Though the special delivery cost..."
Azura
"Amazing service with top quality food. Should really try to experience the authentic flavors of indian food. Wondeful service as well. Had a great..."
Roshan Ro
"THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SPONSORING 4 $30.00 VOUCHERS FOR OUR TAUPO DEERSTALKERS ANNUAL PRIZESHOOT. IT WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED, AND WE'LL BE BACK FOR..."
Margaret Seal
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Suncourt India in Taupo, and it exceeded all expectations. The food was absolutely delicious, and the..."
kamal kapoor
"If there was a 7 or a 10, this establishment would get this. The food is always amazing. Service is fantastic and the Staff are always happy and..."
Stephen Folcarelli
"Best Indian food in Taupo, maybe all of NZ. Love the place, great food. Great host too!!! Ordered from the place every night and so much variety!!!..."
Abhishek Singh
Baked With Love Cafe
94/100 (441 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Donuts
Cakes
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped in for a lunch. It was quite busy but tables turned over at a good pace. Staff was friendly, efficient, and helpful. The food came out in a..."
Ryan Nordgren
"Kim created a beautiful cake for my mother's 80th birthday. Looked fantastic and tasted great. Was even better than the inspiration photo we..."
Karlene Robinson
"Love love the coffee! Did not have any cakes but they looked amazing. Service was excellent and..."
Christian Byrt
"Stopped in for Breakfast with the family, staff were very talkative and friendly, the food options available they have something for everyone..."
Shane Millett
"the selection here was amazing. so much to choose from and also cater to GF coeliac too. lovely service and clearly a well loved spot! glad we got to..."
Alice
"Quite a spread of cabinet food, everything looked so delicious and it was hard to decide on what to eat. Very happy with our meal, timely service and..."
Gillian Chong
"Ordered a cake 🎂 and they definitely met the expectations that were asked in the brief thanks team it was amazing. Great response, great..."
Terrie White
"Everything was nice! Even for a late lunch at 1pm the place was still bustling. Had chicken and waffles from the kitchen and the pumpkin tart and..."
Addy Capati
"Went here after the Rotary Club doing a sausage sizzle outside of Pak'n Save suggested I visit this place today after they found out that I was a..."
Rachel Stephens
"Had the most delicious lemon curd cheesecake, scone, and took some fudge home with me. Can't wait to try the fudge, and to stop here in the future..."
Anthea
"What a great spot! The cabinet food is amazing and amazingly presented. The coffee was great. Tasty, well presented and the service was pleasant,..."
Ron Snoek
"Tasty food, sandwiches and tarts, with lots of fancy cakes. Stopped here for lunch and wasn't..."
Philip WB
"Came here for a birthday sweet treat for my mother and I. Told the lovely lady behind the counter it was our birthday and she sang us happy birthday..."
EricaKhatwah
"The food is always great here. On the expensive side, but delicious options from the cabinet and kitchen. Their gluten free options are truly..."
Dean Walker
"Adore this cafe. Must stop when travelling through Taupo. The cabinet display is a visual feast. Amazing quiches, pies and sweet treats (sooo many to..."
Justine Allen
"Easily one of the best bakeries I have ever been, perfect food and the sweet stuff are just works of ART! So beautiful! And the service perfect as..."
Jack Lok
"Delicious coffee and a great place for lunch. The chicken burger was awesome (and huge). Vegetarian flatbread plate was beautifully presented and..."
Carel Jobsis
"Ordered my wedding cake with Baked with Love. They were so helpful and answered all of my questions while also making great suggestions in designing..."
Shanae Taylor
"Stopped in to grab lunch on the road, and were absolutely thrilled. My husband is a coeliac and there is a wide range of offerings, both sweet and..."
Connie Boston
Kefi
94/100 (864 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
Healthy
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
eggs on ciabatta pouched of cause
Quiche
Cakes
Lamb
Salad
Pork
Chocolate log
Salmon
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Burger
Café
Healthy
Mediterranean
Café
European
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious food. A local recommended this place... And ups to him for doing so... Definitely didn't let us down. And customer service on point...."
Leiah Faith Knox
"When you have a lot of allergies you need to study the menu and Cabernet closely and everytime I have come here it has been busy and I haven’t had..."
Lyn Lealand
"Birthday Girl was amazing. Great Service and all willing to help. It’s great to get this great service in a cafe these days. If you could get 10..."
Stephen Folcarelli
"Wow, what a range of GF (and keto) options; I was spoilt for choice, instead of the usual one or two options in the corner. With ten great salads to..."
Julie Daniell
"I would stop by this place for brunch/lunch/takeaway every time I drive pass Taupo. Plenty of keto and low carb options, plenty of carbinet food..."
Icy Guo
"What a lovely store to visit. Amazing Kai and wonderful staff. Fresh and fantastic food. No doubt they have got huge range of cabinet food. Perfect..."
Pn_1900 Rt
"Had brunch here with my fiancé. Beautiful location, quiet busy definitely being a Saturday, but food didn’t take long to be served. Friendly staff..."
LJ
"On our last day in town, we decided to check out this Cafe and it did not disappoint! It had some of the best food that we ate. Highly..."
Nathan Spaulding
"When in Taupo, this place is a must visit. A small cafe owned by wonder family. The staff were so nice and polite. Good n large outdoor seating..."
vishal mankad (Vish)
"A lovely cafe, excellent coffee, great service, brilliant food. Totally..."
Nigel C
Spoon And Paddle
94/100 (6613 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Beef
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Pancakes
Cakes
Lamb Shoulder
Salad
Lamb
Salmon
Pork
Tapas
Tacos
"This is one of those places where you say "that looks nice, we must try it one day". Well finally we did, and it was amazing. Clearly it was once a..."
Steve Drake
"Relaxing atmosphere, good food & coffee. Little one kept amused by outside play area. Fab little place to..."
Karen Beveridge
"Loved the falafel souvlaki - a light lunch packed with fresh ingredients, and frankly the best falafel I've tasted. Great friendly staff, can't wait..."
Ronna Grace Funtelar
"Awesome place, great people, friendly, lovely food and reasonably priced. Keep up the great work!!! I will be..."
Brenden Jacobsen Hss UM
"Lovely staff, lovely spaces and quite simply the nicest meal I've had since arriving in New..."
Margaret Jane Hallford Coleman
"Enjoyed coming here with my girlfriend on holiday. They did amazing gluten free..."
Corey Askwith
"Awesome food and fabulous service. Especially impressed with the way front of house staff talked to a young man with Downs and allowing him time to..."
Traci Liddall
"Breakfast was so good! Staff were very friendly and service was fast, very much recommend a visit here if you're staying in..."
Scott Grindrod
"Very nice and quaint! Friendly,spick and span, nice people nice view over lake and mountain AND yummy food and coffees that are very tasty and NOT..."
Judith Litchfield
"This is the one of my favorite cafe in taupo,i love to come enjoy the hot chocolate and the food. ..and the staff is friendly .�� Love..."
Shiyee Teo
"What a place. Fab food fab service fab location. just..."
Mona El Malti
"Absolutely delicious breakfast � warm friendly service and cosy..."
Jane McCullough
"Awesome food and coffee. Great hospitality. Fab atmosphere..."
Raelean Matthews
"Had lunch here today and it was fantastic! The pulled lamb souvlaki is to die for!!!..."
Krystie Marriott
"Big place, lots of seating and parking. Away from the town centre so quieter. Everyone is very friendly and service is good. Banana milkshake wasn't..."
Karl Chong
"Ordered the French toast, hash stack and waffles. 10/10 everything was fantastic, food, service, atmosphere. Highly recommended and would definitely..."
Brittany Tipene
"Came here on our honeymoon a few years back and it was delicious - I am happy to report there’s still the great same food and service today. This..."
Evelyn Lamble
"The Spoon and Paddle has a nice relaxed vibe to it, and a lot of nice outdoor seating, which was especially good on a sunny day. The food was..."
Michael Davidson
"Stopped in for breakfast this morning. Food and coffee was great, staff are very attentive & super friendly ! Thanks for having us. Appreciated the..."
Arohaina Daniels
"Absolutely fantastic service! The young Māori woman serving us was very polite and friendly! The food was delicious, I ordered the Hash Stack and it..."
Maia Fanning
"Popped in for a quick lunch. Food was great and the burger portion size was really big. Kids lunches were great too, Had to get a doggy bag for the..."
Key Man
"Had a beautiful coffee here and the French toast Coffee was perfect temp and taste French toast Was very very sweet and as a dish very heavy and..."
Mr_Edfudi
"Shakshukah was delicious - the sauce was just a little bit spicy, the flavours were excellent, the eggs perfectly runny and the flat bread was nicely..."
Jasmine Tern
"My first stop on this Road trip up north to highly recommend place called @spoonandpaddle I ordered Waffles 🧇 with White Chocolate and a Berry..."
Mi_Foodie_Guide
Malabar Nepalese And Indian Kitchen
93/100 (1590 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Vegan Options
Asian
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Nepalese
Gluten Free Options
Nepalese
International
Asian
International
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Beef
Tikka Masala
Dumplings
Lamb
Fish
Duck
Pork
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Curry
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Nepalese
International
Free Wifi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Wine and Beer
Outdoor Seating
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Cash Only
Reservations
Full Bar
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"As a big fan of Indian food, I would say their food is amazing. And with all respect, we were very upset about the waiting time. We waited exactly an..."
Meimei Yang
"My wife and I absolutely loved this restaurant! We ordered the Nepalese Chatpate, Chilli Momos, and Chicken Lollipops! We were so impressed with the..."
Sunny Dama
"The food was outstanding. Flavours and aromatics devine! Generous portions. The waiter was delightful and very accomodating. Highly recommend if you..."
Jo Schirnack
"Amazing yummy food, loved the momos and chicken lollipops very authentic great service and definitely worth a visit if passing through..."
Sayali Narawade
"Service was nice, food was ok. The hot and sour soup wasn’t sour at all, mango chicken was too sweet and no salt, Vege platter was good except..."
Andrei Mironiuk
"Very nice place to have the dinner. We enjoy the starters dishes as well as main dishes but starters dishes was yummy and main dishes was ok but love..."
bedika thapamagar
"Taste & presentation are absolutely essential but customer service makes a huge difference. Thanks to you guys as you nailed at all of these. Taupo..."
Mrs Smith
"A great place for having yummy 😋 starters. Friendly staff. Good ambiance as well. For food, we tried fish tikka, chicken momos and chicken soup..."
Niraj N.T.
"Really great dining experience at Malabar, we ordered the set Nepalese for two. Everything was really flavourful and the portion size and spice level..."
Sean M
"Staff here is amazing and provide with great service. Decor is very welcoming and had plenty of parking available nearby. Food was good too but it..."
Sushant Sehgal
Replete Cafe & Store
92/100 (4061 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Bagels
Quiche
Pancakes
Cakes
Pasta
Lamb
Pesto
Salad
Salmon
Toasts
Carrot Cake
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had a wonderful lunch yesterday which was a public holiday. We had no issue at all paying 10% surcharge for the public holiday (if you've been in..."
Lisa Hill
"Absolutely amazing breakfast yesterday morning, such friendly lovely staff. Highly recommend this for a family friendly dining experience. Thanks..."
Allisa Richardson
"We're low carb and make subs all the time. They were accommodating and really cheerful about it. The food was lovely, chargrilled bacon cannot be..."
Alexander Valentine
"Really impressed by the teapot for my green tea. I drink a lot of tea in cafés and this is the best so far - ever! Good size and the plunger at the..."
Eva Heraud
"Best coffee in town! Delicious focacia for lunch. 10/10 would..."
Brianna Lees
"Customer service is outstanding. Every customers got the same smiles from all staff. Food is amazing. Well done to all..."
Shirley-Anne Johnstone
"Cool cafe with delicious tasting food, kiwis at their..."
Jacqueline Letham
"My favourite place to go in Taupo. Awesome Staff and the service is second to none. Love this place..."
Bridgette Te Tuhi
"Just finished eating your Hangi. Divine. Great cafe and cooking/kitchenware shop. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly..."
Linda Mary Sparklington
"Everything is excellent here. Excellent coffee, excellent food, excellent staff &..."
Paul Dennison
"Awesome staff! Great coffee and food. Highly recommend. Also have cool..."
Shawn Plummer
"My fave spot for anything food related in Taupo. Service, coffee, kitchen 'must haves' and food. What more could a girl..."
Traceylee Hooton
"Couldn't fault this place and food...top notch!! ...bring a franchise to Melbourne...please!! Loved it all..."
Margie Hyde
"While we dined in, I was blown away by the variety of excellent quality sandwiches, rolls, pastries, cakes and other items for takeaway. They all..."
Dane Marcus
"Was just walking in town when i saw this busy cafe. Thought to give it a try and was surprise to see Nasi lemak in the menu. Its not bad and good try..."
Shazlena Shariff
"We stumbled across Replete Cafe by accident and enjoyed the ambience, latte, walnut brownie, and service by Clement. The next day we considered going..."
Hamish Pringle
"Lovely cafe and friendly staff, got the filo pastry goats cheese and spinach. Beautiful. Light and crispy. The shop adjoining is cool to, quirky..."
Adam Friel
"Beautiful food. We had the sardines and Buffalo mozzarella for breakfast. It was beautifully presented and equally delicious. We'll definitely be..."
Kirsten Jefferson
"The person who took our order seemed a little stressed and perhaps uninterested in offering a friendly service, which reflects the 4 stars for our..."
Andrea F
"After searching on Google for a nice little (not a chain) cafe I came up mostly blank. I’m really quite snobby about my coffee tbh 🙈 Then I..."
Amy Earnshaw
"Big assortment of pre made food and a nice menu, salads were imaginative and super tasty, delish eggs on toast and excellent coffee. Also lots of..."
Kamini Rae
"Had a very good brunch here it was hard to make a choice. But we both went for the hotcakes. Coffee excellent on the strong side in case you can’t..."
Rebecca KEENAN
"Cute busy cafe & homewares store - sells gorgeous different stuff. Brekkie was perfect, added smoked salmon on request even though it wasn't a menu..."
Anony Mouse
"Probably the best lunch I have had in Taupo so far. The ginger latte is spicy and warming, the cappuccino smooth and tasty, and both the kedgeree and..."
Margo Lawrence
"Really good service, friendly international servers. Great coffee, try their flatwhite. After 12 yrs in the USA this place delivered on the want for..."
MissMinimish
"We arrived not long before closing, so we were limited to food from the cabinet. It all looked delicious - really well done. My salmon bagel was..."
Kath C
"First discovered Replete many years ago, after a long interlude searched it out again. A little difficult as the signage is very subtle, arrived 5min..."
George Curtis
"Best Mochas in Taupo! Great big breakfast to set you up for the day or if you like Blue Frog Cereal (best by far) for those needing something..."
Stu Hastings
"Busy place at lunchtime on a cold winter's day but warm welcome, warm atmosphere and great warm food inside. We had soup of the day (Moroccan..."
Jon “Buzz” Dunning
"Really lovely food with a more interesting selection than most cafés. Excellent service with a smile (and even a collective staff song and dance at..."
Deryl Northcott
"Great cafe with great service. The cabinet food looked..."
Kris
Baked With Love Cafe
92/100 (803 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
New Zealand
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Donuts
Cakes
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped in for a lunch. It was quite busy but tables turned over at a good pace. Staff was friendly, efficient, and helpful. The food came out in a..."
Ryan Nordgren
"Kim created a beautiful cake for my mother's 80th birthday. Looked fantastic and tasted great. Was even better than the inspiration photo we..."
Karlene Robinson
"Love love the coffee! Did not have any cakes but they looked amazing. Service was excellent and..."
Christian Byrt
"Stopped in for Breakfast with the family, staff were very talkative and friendly, the food options available they have something for everyone..."
Shane Millett
"the selection here was amazing. so much to choose from and also cater to GF coeliac too. lovely service and clearly a well loved spot! glad we got to..."
Alice
"Quite a spread of cabinet food, everything looked so delicious and it was hard to decide on what to eat. Very happy with our meal, timely service and..."
Gillian Chong
"Ordered a cake 🎂 and they definitely met the expectations that were asked in the brief thanks team it was amazing. Great response, great..."
Terrie White
"Everything was nice! Even for a late lunch at 1pm the place was still bustling. Had chicken and waffles from the kitchen and the pumpkin tart and..."
Addy Capati
"Went here after the Rotary Club doing a sausage sizzle outside of Pak'n Save suggested I visit this place today after they found out that I was a..."
Rachel Stephens
"Had the most delicious lemon curd cheesecake, scone, and took some fudge home with me. Can't wait to try the fudge, and to stop here in the future..."
Anthea
"What a great spot! The cabinet food is amazing and amazingly presented. The coffee was great. Tasty, well presented and the service was pleasant,..."
Ron Snoek
"Tasty food, sandwiches and tarts, with lots of fancy cakes. Stopped here for lunch and wasn't..."
Philip WB
"Came here for a birthday sweet treat for my mother and I. Told the lovely lady behind the counter it was our birthday and she sang us happy birthday..."
EricaKhatwah
"The food is always great here. On the expensive side, but delicious options from the cabinet and kitchen. Their gluten free options are truly..."
Dean Walker
"Adore this cafe. Must stop when travelling through Taupo. The cabinet display is a visual feast. Amazing quiches, pies and sweet treats (sooo many to..."
Justine Allen
"Easily one of the best bakeries I have ever been, perfect food and the sweet stuff are just works of ART! So beautiful! And the service perfect as..."
Jack Lok
"Delicious coffee and a great place for lunch. The chicken burger was awesome (and huge). Vegetarian flatbread plate was beautifully presented and..."
Carel Jobsis
"Ordered my wedding cake with Baked with Love. They were so helpful and answered all of my questions while also making great suggestions in designing..."
Shanae Taylor
"Stopped in to grab lunch on the road, and were absolutely thrilled. My husband is a coeliac and there is a wide range of offerings, both sweet and..."
Connie Boston
The Wholesome Kitchen Ltd
92/100 (325 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Lunch
"Going to give benefit of the doubt. Had the bagel, smoked salmon and cream cheese but it was only toasted on outside of bagel so it was a doughy..."
Stan J
"I enjoyed it! Fast service and a nice view of the lake with Tongariro and Mt Ruapehu in the background. My coffee was good and flavoursome. The..."
Ramon
"Love this cafe. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Chef did me scrambled eggs specially. Food and coffee was delicious. Right by the lake...."
Eddie Peel (Ed)
"Nice wee cafe on Lake Taupo. We got a banana cake and sausage rolls to split, both were pretty yummy. I also got an Americano which was nice. It's..."
Nicole Down
"Great little spot along the lakeshore for breakfast. The hash stack was tasty and coffee was well made as..."
Birgitta Caspersen
"Had the "Classic Hash Stack" ....YUM! - tha table number says it all (& so does my friends face 🤣) Thanx Paula 👍 ...great location &..."
Sean Deasy
"Just came here for a coffee and a quiet place. This was the perfect place to be at...."
Joy
"Beautiful cafe with stunning views. Great coffee, food and..."
Mark Titley
"Perfectly poached eggs, fabulous view and good coffee. Friendly staff and fast service and fast wifi! A wonderful spot for a relaxed and delicious..."
Francesca’s Flowers
"Great food and..."
Jerry Liu
"This place is simply the Best. The whole feel of the cafe is inviting, good quality and food made with loving care. The best hot choclate...according..."
Anne Bengtsson
"Love this place..Renee makes nothing but the best food in town 100%..yummmm..."
Conrad “Connie” Utiera
Industrie - French Kitchen
91/100 (2061 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
European
French
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Café
European
French
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Nice food and prompt service. A very busy eaterie at lunch time on a Saturday. I sat outside which was a bit quieter and gave a bit more room than..."
Lia T
"This is a find! I thought Google maps was directing us to the gas station but to my surprise we found this amazing French cafe. I wanted a croissant..."
Ben Fernmoor
"Beautiful cafe. Coffee was spot on, on par with the best I've tried in Melbourne. I had the pancakes & they were perfect! The pink macaroons were a..."
Patrick Geraghty
"Bearifull food ! One of the best bakeries we tried in NZ ! Definitely try the beef baguette..."
Michal Kanuch
"Great selection of food with care and quality showing in every item, beautiful presentation. Was also quick to grab a Yum scone & coffee on the..."
Anony Mouse
"Great cafe, lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff, quick service and a wide selection of pastries and..."
Sheira Chan
"First stop here and what a find. Fantastic atmosphere, daily newspapers, various indoor / outdoor seating options and great food and coffee. I had..."
Larry Carne
"Mmm…..if I was into sweet and pastry….but caesar it was. For how busy they were, they did well. But someone, please re-design yr..."
Seonie and Brad
"Great location for a treat on the way out of Taupo. A variety of everything, coffee is very nice and fast for takeaway when it is busy. Croissants..."
Irina Iris
"Absolutely beautiful array of cabinet food and my husband ordered the Eggs Bennie with bacon and a side of creamy mushrooms and said it was the best..."
Little Later
"The best coffee and the best snacks. The lamb Pattie on my organic burger was excellent. Hard to get a seat in such a popular cafe but absolutely..."
Christopher Moad
"A huge selection of the most amazing food. Gluten free is well catered for. If you’re really hungry, I highly recommend the big breakfast. The..."
Dick Mc Schizz
"Our group of 9 had a quick stop on the way to Berm Buster. Ordered off the menu and received our order quickly. The eggs bene was delicious and the..."
Mel Bartlett
"Great place , great food , wonderfull..."
גדי יצחקי
"The food is some of the best in Taupo, the bread is second to none and we thoroughly enjoy eating here. The only downside is the location, there's..."
Midge I
"Great place to stop for Kai. Really good range of gluten and dairy free options, that taste amazing had a nice texture and weren't dry. Definitely..."
Rachel Garratt
"This is an absolute favourite! Fabulous range of delicious food and great coffee. The staff are always really lovely (tho I don't like being called..."
Kathy C
"love the pastries and sandwiches (Chicken Fougass), so tasty and filling ☺️ i cant wait to go back and try other..."
Grace Villamor
"Another of a great selection of cafes in Taupo. The food is great, both cabinet and kitchen offerings. Caters for those with keto and gluten-free..."
Dean Walker
Sorrento Italian Dining & Wine Bar
91/100 (1856 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Gluten Free Options
Campania
Tuscan
Italian
Central-Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Cheeks
Pesto
Pasta
Calamari
Risotto
Prawns
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Sit down
Central-Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Tuscan
Pizza
Campânia
Italian
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Street Parking
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
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
Dine Taupo
91/100 (103 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Pork
New Zealand
European
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Family style
Takeout
Street Parking
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"What a delightful experience, inside the entrance is another world that reflects this venues commitment to food, wine and service. Simple ingredients..."
Monali Patil
"Fanatic simple good Italian, a great spot if you want somewhere slightly away from the hustles yet 1min walk from the most popular lakefront. Lovely..."
Kent Xie
"beautiful food the salmon was on point skin beautifully crisp with a nice season friendly service definitely recommend trying them out if your down..."
Warren Bellas
"Where do you go for dinner in Taupo? There are so many choices. We got a discount voucher from book me, and came to Dine Taupo. It's a simple little..."
Sandra van de Water
"Us two ladies dined on Saturday night. The service was very professional and we loved the fish and the dessert. We sat outside and enjoyed the..."
gipsi v
"This new restaurant in Taupo is definitely worth a visit. Pleasant, roomy interior, fabulous food and excellent service from a friendly owner and..."
Sue Downie
"Absolutely outstanding! Excellent food, amazing wine and fantastic service. We happened on the restaurant by accident and we are so glad we did. ..."
rebecca porter
"My husband and I both enjoyed our meals tonight. Thankyou for the garlic bread. I had the fettuccine with salmon and my hubby had the braised pork...."
Alison Wylie
"Was their first night making cocktails and we ordered a bunch, all pretty tasty. Food was delicious. Waitress was absolutely happy and so chirpy,..."
James Marsh
"We both really enjoyed the Italian (Risotto and Lasagna) has been made by a chef who knows Italian. The menu offers plenty of variety. We will..."
Dave Lazelle
"This place makes great food and the staff are really helpful and nice to deal with. Try the pork belly it is so good, and the warm chocolate brownie..."
Tina Collingwood
"The environment inside the restaurant was very lovely, and I am still extremely appreciative to the wonderful staff who were really considerate and..."
Lena Clarke
"Delicious food and very friendly service. I would highly recommend Dine Taupō if you are looking for a place to have a nice dinner. The menu’s..."
Eva Mountfort
"Had an amazing meal tonight. Could not fault the meal in any way. The service was also awesome. We will definitely..."
Duncum Family
"Lovely food super atomosphere excellent high-quality service. Caters for all palates and children. Best dining experience in a very long time..."
Sally Simpkins
"Very good service, with big menu. Spaghetti Gambari was divine, kids pene pasta alfredo was a hit with my son. Would come..."
Sarah Small
"the Pasta so was delicious and they gave us Complimentary garlic bread, even they are almost closing they still serve us food. probably comeback..."
Young Jp Antineo
Kebabiya
91/100 (1411 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Fast food
Mediterranean
Halal
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Turkish
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Lunch
Dinner
Falafel
Kabobs
Fast food
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Turkish
Fast food
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"The wait time is minimal, around 3 minutes, and then you're served with a delicious feast. I highly recommend trying their lamb and chicken kebabs...."
Cooper
"Better than any kebab I've had in a long time and I've eaten a lot of kebabs. Fresh ingredients, tasty authentic flatbread, affordable and great..."
John Doe
"Best kebab place in town. Food is amazing and well priced and In fab location. Super friendly staff. Also great choice if you have a family as plenty..."
Scott Devonport
"First time ordering from here and it wont be the last! Absolutely delicious and great value. 100%..."
Indy
"Let’s best food ever. Highly..."
Reuben Houghton
"Good meal portion and nice..."
Mo ElTantawi
"Had Staff lunch food was amazing. Friendly staff, must Try..."
Alsco Routeapp
"Friendly staff, and great kababs, I highly recommend..."
Simon Williams
"Awesome burgers and kebab,friendly..."
ronald RVC
"Nice clean shop with attentive staff. Food was delicious. The ice cream was great and generous serve. I will go back there. Down an alley beside Lone..."
Tony Donovan
"Was ok busy not the best I've had, got mixed meat on..."
DUDDYX5
"Great food, delicious, value for money. Vegetarian option available..."
Saba Jhaveri
"Wonderful customer service , delicious food, i really enjoy their food made with lots of love especially Kebabs . I recommend, You visiting Taupo..."
Saraj Singh
"Mixed meats on salad. The most delicious and tasty meal. Super friendly staff and plenty of places to sit. Highly recommend for a tasty, filling..."
Angela Gates
"Im a regular customer. Last night meal was the best ever. I do know what it was but my goodness. It was so delicious. Fresh. Meat on fries and kebab..."
vee adams
"Good food and well priced. But it was the compassionate service that will bring us back. Our 3 year old was 'past his best by' and quite grouchy. An..."
Greg Millard
"As always amazing food and service. We quite frequently order from here and the food is always top notch. Thank you for doing what you..."
Allan Russell
The Cozy Corner
91/100 (792 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Café
International
New Zealand
Healthy
Wine Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely spot. Good food, nice service. The thing I appreciated the most was 1) the small touches to reduce waste, like butter and honey served in..."
Jared Wood
"Cozy little place with great choice of veggie food and alternative drinks. I tried the Shroom brew which was amazing, warm and fluffy with a..."
Elsa Girard
"Nice little cafe! great coffee and drinks options! the service was really patient and friendly! 100% recommended if you are looking for a little..."
Petu Morg
"First time coming here. We normally eat pretty healthy so gave this place a try. We had the lake Taupo smoothie bowl, the stack and the supreme..."
Wilson Shum
"I have an autoimmune condition and there are many places where I can't eat anything. This restaurant was like eating at home. Everything on the menu..."
Zsolt Szilvai
"Fantastic selection of menu items and cabinet food - with lots of options for different dietary requirements. The halloumi burger was juicy, tasty..."
EricaKhatwah
"Great food, friendly staff and cosy location! We first came here for treats, the blondie and fudge are amazing! Caters for all dietary requirements!..."
Mia Barry
"Fantastic cafe, great selection of food to cater to all dietary requirements, lots of vegan, vegetarian, GF and unrefined sugar options. We were..."
theoriginal outfitters
"We’ve come here 3 days in a row, the staff are so friendly! We are sadly not Taupo locals but would be back weekly if we were. All the food is..."
Oana Jackson
"Great food, lovely staff and a cozy, clean atmosphere. Coffee was delicious and they had a great variety of food and drink options for all our groups..."
Kallisto Labone
The Brantry
90/100 (1545 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Beef
Confit
Cheesecakes
Salad
Croquettes
Halloumi
Crab
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Salmon
Cheesecake
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Private Dining
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"Thank you for the amazing meal and friendly service. The staff here topped on my perfect birthday with your food, service and surprise candle in my..."
Kim Robinson
"Wow just had dinner here tonight ND it was amazing. We sat at the table in the wine cellar room and thort that was just the kewlest room. The waiters..."
Crystal Shelford
"Amazing food and fantastic staff. Couldn't recommend..."
Sophie Hyland
"Superb service, food and atmosphere. Could'nt have gone anywhere better for my husbands 50th dinner. Love, love, loved..."
Penny Kim
"Fantastic night celebrating my Dad and Mum's 60th wedding anniversary with family. Food was amazing and staff so friendly and made my parents feel so..."
Kim Hawkins
"If I could give 10 stars I would. Fantastic service, lovely atmosphere, and the food was to die for! Amazing value for money - we will be back..."
Stephanie Keates
"Awesome restaurant. Meal was delicious. 7 people all very happy with choices. Nora the Aussie is the..."
Yvonne Coates
"I really wish I could give more stars the whole experience was fantastic and the food was amongst some of the best I have had loved..."
Steve Hearn
"One of the best dinning experiences ever Blue steak cooked to perfection! Back for Valentines..."
John Stapleford
"Sooooo delicious The cutest little cottage - cosy fancy English little villa Beautiful food Amazing food actually And such a bargain $55 for 3..."
Amanda Bull
"Outstanding! Totally my kind of food, and amazing value for money. Perfect portion sizes, great service...."
Rebecca Ameriks
"Such a cool place to dine, Food was perfect, service was great and the Restaurant itself was awesome. Definitely will bring our friends here next..."
Tania Whale
"Excellent food and fantastic ambience, friendly service staff - a must visit if you are in..."
Donald Fernandez
"Excellent service and awesome food. Would recommend to anyone...."
Debbie Richdale
"Best restaurant meal we have had in Taupo. Excellent service, great selection and thoroughly recommended. Thank..."
Paul Munro
"Had a lovely experience as per usual at the Brantry tonight. Amazing service from our lovely waitress Abbie and the food was delicious...."
Gemma Mitchell
"Awesome dinner. Amazing food and service. will definitely try again and fantastic ambience. Me and my friends we enjoyed alot� love you guys. Thank..."
Anupama Babu
"Had a table of 5 come to Brantry for dinner. They offered for us to sit in the "cellar" which was a very cool atmosphere and gave a private dining..."
andrew webster
"Beautiful three tier Dégustation where you can choose one of each course. Will definitely come again for the food and enjoyable cocktails. Friendly..."
Jordan
"A Truly Phenomenal and Unparalleled experience..When we arrived we were greeted by the wait staff, this was truly a memorable moment, the young male..."
jacki hill
"How can it be that this Michelin-stars deserving restaurant is not in Cuisine’s top 50 (let alone the top 250). Something is wrong with this..."
Mark Watson
"Found in the Lonely Planet book, it felt like a good dive into the New Zealand kitchen. The staff was kind and made sure our drinks were filled. The..."
Lieke Louter
"Neat qerky idea of turning a house into a restaurant. Good range of alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks. Had the 3 course menu with the eye fillet..."
Dana Patterson
"This restaurant is exceptional. The surroundings are super cosy. Like you are in an old fancy pub in England. Our group was made to feel very..."
Emily Pearce
"The food was pretty good - NZ cuisine. The vegetarian starter was a bit simple though. Take a note that their menu doesn’t have everything on it..."
Karina Kisselite
"What an amazing place! One of the best restaurants in Taupo and North Island. Set up in a house, this restaurant has plenty of space to suit any..."
Andrei Diomidov
"This would have to be one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. I think what really made it was the service, staff were genuinely..."
Sarah Mcilroy
Master Of India
90/100 (3847 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Balti
Nepalese
Nepalese
Gluten Free Options
Balti
Indian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tikka Masala
Beef
Tandoori Chicken
Lamb
Eggplant
Chili
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
Healthy
Indian
Balti
Nepalese
Delivery
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Highchairs Available
Accepts Mastercard
Full Bar
Accepts Visa
Digital Payments
Street Parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great Indian restaurant with really tasty authentic food and fantastic service. There’s a reason most locals come here, because it’s the best..."
Scott Devonport
"Overnight stay in Taupo. Extensive menu and I was spoilt for choice. So the chappy in charge, Tanaka (?) suggested he would make something special. I..."
Richard Mojel
"I came here because I wanted to try traditional Indian food, not curry that I eat in Korea. The food of master of india was the first traditional..."
Seokhui Jeong
"Welcomed with very friendly staff. Excellent recommendations from waiter. Very well presented and delicious food with generous serving sizes...."
Jann3
"BEST INDIAN I HAVE EVER HAD The service was exceptional, all the staff were really kind ! Food was incredible a copious cheesy garlic nann lots of..."
Ninon Bazin
"These guys do a great job. Stopped through on the way to Auckland. Awesome service and the chef’s garlic chicken was excellent. Would recommend..."
Geoff Bell
"Great Indian food and service They even provide mild option so the food isn’t too..."
Evangeline Wong
"The most BEAUTIFUL food 😍. First time here and I can’t recommend highly enough. We had butter chicken, garlic/cheese stuffed naan (the best naan..."
Piri Waitai
"What a place. The moment I saw the friendly staff member go out of his way to hold the door open for us as we left the establishment with our meal, I..."
David Paligora
"Phenomenal, phenomenal food. I visited from Hamilton with my family and haven't had anything like it before. Great service, friendly staff, beautiful..."
Matt Borg
Double Shot Cafe
89/100 (647 ratings)
Quick Bites
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Lambs Fry and Bacon
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was delicious! I had the breakfast croissant and it was the best I’ve ever had. The bacon was crispy on the edges, fried egg cooked perfectly..."
Janine O'Grady
"The food was delicious and the service was amazing, A very lovely bubbly man that served us. Thank..."
Destiny Moore
"Loved visiting this cafe. Friendly service and amazing food. I'll definitely be coming back here. Highly..."
Kris
"Best big breakfast I've had in a long..."
s g
"Visits twice in 2 days last weekend in July and was impressed both times with the food, coffee and service. Consistency was perfect and the team..."
Mark Pierson
"Awesome food top quality coffee. And very friendly and helpful staff. The bacon is delicious. Had this fritter for lunch so yummy..."
Kristina Purvis
"Had breakfast here with my partner, service was great and the food came out real quick, it was delish, and the creamy mushrooms were actually creamy..."
Puruhi Peachey
"I highly recommend Double Shot Cafe in Taupo. The food was great but the customer service was amazing!!! I'd already worked out that it was more..."
Helen Jackson
"Eggs are so easy and yet sometimes so difficult but this place made scrambled eggs and smashed avo to perfection! It was the coffee that really did..."
SmorfittKJ
"Best big breakfast we've had in ages. Coffee was great..."
Cheryl Vallance
The Bistro
89/100 (2248 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Beef
Confit
Creme Brulee
Tempura
Cakes
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Scallops
Pesto
Duck
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Calamares
Crème Brulée
Swordfish
Prawns
Burger
Sit down
Healthy
New Zealand
European
Full Bar
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Wine and Beer
Accepts Mastercard
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Visa
Parking Available
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"My wife and I went here for our anniversary dinner. We booked a table late but they were still able able to accommodate us. Service was great and our..."
Nik Kho
"Walked in after reading the reviews on Menu mania, and weren't disappointed. Beautiful flavorsome food, for a very reasonable price. Pork Belly,..."
Sonya Thorpe
"What can I say but Wow! From the first complimentary spoonful of ceviche I knew the chef in the kitchen knew what they were doing. I had the pasta..."
Maggie Isaac
"We dined here Sunday night, absolutely devine!! I had duck leg - to die for - so tender and tasty and beautifully presented. Hubby had poussin,..."
Janette Powell
"Best meal I've had in a long long time! I've never eaten rump steak like it and the calamari is to die for! Also had the pleasure of chatting with..."
Lee Farling
"WOW! What an amazing meal! We had the terrine and mussels to start followed by the duck and the lamb ribs, the waitress was great and warned us about..."
Sara Blackburn
"What an amazing place to go!Went on a Sunday night with our family of 3 children under 6 for a Sunday night meal and it was..."
Karina
"Experience pure. We travelled to Taupo on Valentines Day, got recommended The Bistro from locals. When we arrived at The Bistro it was packed but the..."
Janet
"We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary here - it was amazing, the service was top knotch - Abbey was our waitress and she was so funny but still..."
Shelly Alexander
"What a great addition to the town restaurants..The meal was fabulous and very tasty. Service was great and we requested a chat with the chef who..."
Sherie Rose
"Top meal. Two of us had starters, the chips with black truffle and the beans, both awesome. The duck was melt in your mouth, the veges well cooked...."
Sue Jeurissen
"Arrived late in town, we were looking for a restaurant in Taupo and chose "The Bistro" totally randomly. What a great surprise. The food was "simple..."
Lulu Tercinier
"We had a great meal. The Chowder was Divine and duck fell off the bone it was so tender. The complementary canapes and bread is a nice touch. ..."
David Bruce
"The Bistro is a great little place to dine, starting with complimentary bread and canapés followed by a journey through the menu. The food is the..."
Joshua Fletcher
"Went to The Bistro last night for our first visit, all we can say is fab and we can't wait to go back. Lovely complementary canape and bread to..."
Lisa Cameron
"Had the chowder and beef rump dish tonight. Sensational! A chef that knows his flavours. Awesome refit from top to bottom and lovely atmosphere. Best..."
Arron Frost
"Was visiting Taupo with my friend for a few days. We were looking for a boujee place to eat for a celebratory final meal. The Bistro knocked it out..."
Tanushk Martyn
"We made a last minute reservation and felt welcome. The complimentary home baked sourdough bread was delicious and had a crisp crust and beautiful..."
Aletta Lamprecht
"What a great find in Taupo! I don’t usually eat 3 courses and hardly ever desert but the menu was enticing. The sous vide squid starter was a..."
Susan Schenk
"Amazing food and service! The calamari and cured raw fish were my favourite! Also loved the complimentary homemade sourdough and lemon brown butter..."
Sally Marsden
"The Fish might have been the best fish I have ever had. Perfectly crispy on the outside with a deliciously tender interior. And don’t even get me..."
Louie Primeau
"Perfect spot for a couples date, quiet and relaxed. The food was delicious, especially dessert. Service was good too and the food came out..."
Robert Wenham
"As food lovers, we reserved both nights in Taupo for The Bistro. The menu at The Bistro is relatively simple. We tried almost everything on the..."
jin jeremy
"My husband and I have been here a few times now, and every time we have had a very positive experience. 😀 the food is delicious, the service is..."
Rachel Williams
"Such a beautiful atmosphere and service. Food was just delicious. We were disappointed to don’t tried the degustation menu because we arrived too..."
katinka frizel
"If you are in Taupo make sure to try The Bistro! We were there for dinner over Easter weekend and the food is stunning. We had rabbit terrine as..."
Sarah Roussel
"Here has Kids menu. My boy loved the creamy paster. The market fish dish was very nice with spicy pumpkin mash. Make sure book in advance as they..."
Rikki Mitchell Family
"We had yet another fantastic night at The Bistro. The food is so good and the complimentary bread and butter (with a twist) was delish - yum!! Some..."
John and Kelly van Raders
"We were a group of 8 that was on a time limit. The food and drinks were divine,didnt feel rushed at all. Pork belly was melt in your mouth and the..."
Bevan Woltersdorf
"I found this restaurant online before I left Sydney, and it was further recommended by two locals. So glad we visited. It was one of the best meals..."
Elie Ibrahim
"Had degustation menu with wine matching. Incredibly tasty, a surprise for each course..."
Maxime Vasuta
"Always such a personal and delicious experience, can't wait to go back for our annual anniversary dinner in September. It's hubby's only good steak..."
Amy Andrews (jessie0wessie)
"Attended with a table of 13 the night before the Taupo cycle challenge. The food was fantastic and the service was accommodating with a few extra..."
Larissa Lyndon
"Outstanding Bistro experience and highly recommend. You’ll be taken care of by Jude, his family and crew. My first time, and I will be back next..."
Craig Cooper
"Warm friendly atmosphere, attentive service and yummy food. We had mains of perfectly cooked fillet steak and duck with perfect crispy skin...."
B Wild
Piccolo Licensed Cafe
88/100 (1687 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Deli
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
European
International
New Zealand
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Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Salad
Salmon
Cakes
Fish
Chowder
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Sit down
International
New Zealand
Café
European
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
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Mid-range
"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
The Mira Thai And Seafood Restaurant
88/100 (226 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Seafood
Vegan Options
Thai
Diner
Fusion
Bar
Pub
Fusion
Diner
Thai
Seafood
Asian
Vegan Options
Dinner
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Asian
Diner
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Fusion
Thai
Seating
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"Beautiful ambience and decor. Quick service. Good food. We went at 2ish in the afternoon and we were the only customers. Nice and peaceful. We..."
swati pawar
"We dined at this restaurant for lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional flavors that met our expectations, accompanied by a delightful..."
Alfredo Jr Fallarme
"While walking around in the morning we came across this Thai Restaurant and made a booking for dinner. Place look appealing and the person taking our..."
Patrick Zuluaga
"A decent thai restaurant in Taupo. Just need to have some Asian food after a few days eating western food. Overall, it is not..."
Ray文 “ChampagneRayman”
"Loved all our food, starters we amazing we had the muscles and fried chicken nibbles. Mains, lobster tail and wagu beef. Beautiful Thai food. Will..."
Chloe Black
"Popped in for dinner last night on a whim (we were just passing by) and was pleasantly surprised at how good everything was - service was super..."
Lily
"So beautiful a restaurant. Such kind and intuitive staff, amazing food and variety, meals came out in such good time, fantastic location, and great..."
Mia Lamerton
"Tried this restaurant last night and were not disappointed. Food was delicious, ambience was good, and service was warm and friendly. Food took..."
Stephen Lasham
"Definitely recommend the Tom Kha soup ! We ordered Pad Thai , Green curry and Tom Kha soup all were delicious and presented well . Loved the ambience..."
Lani Ray
"I am a big fan of Thai food. And I was lucky to find a best Thai restaurant ever on my holiday! All the food we had were amaging, fresh and full of..."
Suzie S
Indian Delights Taupo - Lake View Indian Restaurant & Bar.
88/100 (1492 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Chinese
Arabic
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Balti
Indian
Diner
Arabic
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Chili
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
Indian
Balti
Arabic
Wine and Beer
Delivery
Gift Cards Available
Outdoor Seating
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Highchairs Available
Accepts Mastercard
Full Bar
Accepts Visa
Digital Payments
Accepts American Express
Free Wifi
Street Parking
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Validated Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Chicken tikka masala is a dish consisting of roasted marinated chicken chunks (chicken tikka) in a spiced sauce. The sauce is usually creamy and..."
Zulkifli Ahmad Zaki
"Service was excellent and we were introduced by the staff to lamb bhuna, which the family loved it. Note that every curry comes with basmatI rice..."
Antony Cheung
"Always a perfect dinner experience. When we come to Taupo for the weekend this is our first choice for restaurants. The food is always incredible and..."
Ashley Stratton
"I've visited Indian Delight in Taupo 3-4 times, and each experience has been consistently delightful. The food is consistently delicious, and the..."
Pervinder Singh
"Very great service and food. We visited twice specially from Napier to taste their dishes and our trip was worth doing it. The staff was so kind and..."
Rofil Bhanvadiya
"Probably the best Indian restaurant in the town. Great view of the Lake Taupo. Somewhat difficult to find the parking around. Free street..."
Vinay Karanam
"Best Indian restaurant in Taupo😃 Best food, best service and awesome atmosphere. Naan bread is soft and crunchy. Really love the..."
Shivam Arora
"We had a totally pleasant experience for an evening meal shared with friends. The atmosphere feels appropriate, the staff were great hosts and our..."
Noel Munford
"My family got in to Taupo late after a long drive. Even though it was close to their closing time the staff were able to make us a to go order, and..."
Gala Freeman Peters
"Top notch service, delicious food with stunning view Best place to eat kulche chole ( stuffed naan )..."
Inderbir Kaur
Indian Affair
88/100 (2650 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Balti
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Wine Bar
Halal
International
Indian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tandoori Chicken
Chilli Chicken
Lamb
Fish
Chili
Curry
Tikka Masala
Sit down
Indian
Wine Bar
International
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Delivery
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Highchairs Available
Private Dining
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Buffet
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"With so many Indian restaurants to choose from in Taupo, we based it on Google reviews and it paid off. The menu here was mind-blowingly large! We..."
Dane Marcus
"The best Indian food we have ever enjoyed. We had no idea what to order, but the waiter recommended us several dishes, which were all fantastic...."
Feeling
"Delicious food, great friendly service. comfortable & clean surroundings,, excellent choice of food. Megna is the best Indian restaurant, giving..."
Prem Yakten
"Nice service with great food served. We had Biryani, mango chicken, and garlic roti. Mango chicken is a bit sweeter than I expected, but in general..."
Tang Hsueh-Ling
""No words for the staff and their mind blowing service. They made our day with big smile on their faces. I went there with my friends and we enjoyed..."
Academic Assistant
"Indian Affair Taupo is a fantastic restaurant for Indian cuisine lovers. With its inviting atmosphere, flavorful dishes, and excellent service, it is..."
Rajkumar Shrestha
""I have never heard this place before, one of my family friend had a gathering and we went to take a take out from this place. The place was pretty..."
Horrid Shiv
"The best meal of our trip. Great service, delicious food, extensive alcohol selection. We had the Chicken Tawa and Lamb Mango. Appreciated the good..."
Susan Gregory
"Cleanliness of the restaurant is amazing too ✔👏 Classy atmosphere. Gorgeous food. This is a fantastic place which I hope to return..."
Abhishek Bhusal
""Quick and friendly service, Staff had smile on face and ready to help. Food ... food quality and quantity is best in town." Super delicious Nepali..."
BHTM TA
L'arte Cafe
88/100 (1850 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Cakes
Lamb
Salad
Salmon
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Café
Café
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic indoor and outdoor gallery with amazing art from on-site and local artists. Beautiful gardens - with a number of mosaic pieces. The cafe..."
Andrew Sinclair
"Absolutely must-visit place if you are on Taupo. This place wasn’t in our schedule. We were so lucky to drop by. It was amazing from the entrance...."
June Lee
"Quite a unique look! Plus even before midday they had live music which really added to the ambience. A cute gift shop for after your coffee or a..."
Meeky M
"Very good coffee! What a great garden! You can buy something you like and take it..."
Natalie Dong
"Well worth a visit. Food delicious and the garden and art pieces a visual..."
Jo Schirnack
"Last minute decision to stop in at L Arte this morning. An amazing display of food in the cabinet. Normally can’t have anything much but then saw..."
Lyn Lealand
"Great breakfast served in a lovely cafe. Lots of artwork in the gallery and the garden, you can take a walk after having a meal there. Love..."
Tang Hsueh-Ling
"5 stars for the gallery & gardens, very beautiful pieces of art, pottery & other delights displayed around the cafe & gallery. I’m super happy with..."
Nicki Waa
"Visiting Taupō? Make sure you take the 10min drive out to L’arté Cafe you won’t be disappointed. Nice selection of indoor and outdoor tables,..."
Bronson Dredge
"Great coffee nice sculpture with it's own lemon tree 🍋. Very nice place to come. They have a lot to offer. Chill and relaxing under rainy weather...."
Anthony Yuan
Plateau
87/100 (1885 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Beef
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Seafood Platters
Ribs
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Confit
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Gastropub
Contemporary
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
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
Tui’s Nest
87/100 (308 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Salmon
Toasts
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"A wonderful little Cafe. New owners are super friendly. Prices are very reasonable and my coffee was superb. Would definitely come back for the mince..."
Amanda McFadden
"We had a delicious brunch here on ironman 70.3 day and they were not doing the full menu , however they did do us some scrambled eggs n bacon on..."
K Murray
"This is a secret little diamond. Located a little off the main trail, this little Cafe punches above all the "location location location" spots. We..."
Duncs
"The food was very tasty! And the service lovely but I can't find the logic in bringing out the sweet order first heated up when it's just going to..."
Anja Schaar
"Awesome brunch. Wonderful ambience. Great team. Thank you..."
Shona Roberts
"Stayed in Taupō for a few days and visited Tui's Nest 3 times! The coffee is fantastic, scones today were amazing, brunch on Saturday was delicious..."
Sue Hardiman
"Found this place to have breakfast on the first morning we were here. Went back the next day and will go back tomorrow too. Food was fabulous and..."
Simon Duxon
"As a visitor to Taupo we were glad we found this gem. It is a small local cafe with a friendly atmosphere. It is clearly popular with locals and a..."
Anne Davies
"Delicious Egg Benedict and the carrot cake is OUTSTANDING!! The service was so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend you come here at least once..."
Ariel Davalos
"Lovely little cafe, absolutely delicious..."
Nikora Wickham
Wabi Sabi Sushi
87/100 (162 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Ramen
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Takeout
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Donburi flavour is top-notched! So yummy! I've been craving for this quality of donburi for so long. The team are also friendly. Will definitely come..."
Dawn Veridiano
"I come here for the bubble tea as I’m not a big fan of the sushi, but every time they’ve been very sweet to me. They’re very short staffed at..."
Tessa D'Alton
"The sushi was delicious accept the sweet Chilli chicken was tough. The shop is very small when diners are inside and people lined up getting orders..."
Rockbetty Cook
"The food here is amazing. The staff are very kind, and all Filipino, really. Highly suggest this..."
Rod Ferrer
"Excellent food, really good value, super quick service, very clean and tidy, best quick in and out eatery in Taupo, thanks team..."
adam lucich
"Good food and friendly..."
eddie younger
"Beautiful sushi, the best sushi, really nice eating space too, some different kinds of sushi I've never seen..."
Zane Cox
"So i visited thid place at 4:55pm which is why the selection was very low but they still had some that i liked. I got salmon on rice. deep fried..."
Carol A
"It was nice, they were nice enough to let me sit in there for nearly two hours even though I didn't order till the last 40mins, I was a bit..."
Ash Gibson
"Service was very friendly and efficient. Sushi was excellent. Coffee was the only..."
Chris Prouse
Waterside Restaurant & Bar
86/100 (2127 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Beef
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Scallops
Cheesecakes
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Mussels
Sit down
European
Bar
New Zealand
Waterfront
Seating
Cash Only
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Street Parking
After-hours
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"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)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
European
Contemporary
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Lamb
Salmon
Bruschette
Beef
Pesto
Fish
Chowder
Pork
Tapas
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Scallops
Focaccia
Duck
Paella
Croquettes
Calamari
Halloumi
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Contemporary
Reservations
Private Dining
Street Parking
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
After-hours
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
Thai Delight Restaurant
86/100 (1078 ratings)
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"We stopped by for lunch on the way back to Auckland from Napier. They didn't have any more tables inside the restaurant but they did set us up on the..."
Benedict Uy
"Homely Thai restaurant with great food. Dishes were full of flavour and portions were just right. We had the Garlic pork, the classics- Beef Basil,..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Table for 3 during a visit to Taupo. Restaurant is very well decked out with Thai paraphernalia that gives it a nice atmosphere. Service..."
Chris Beale
"I eat here twice a week and would hate to miss one. The food is great, the service is very good and the "servers" are always good. I go there about..."
Michael Outram
"Food is delicious and full of lovely authentic Thai flavours. Service was fast and friendly and prices are reasonable. Would..."
Alison Howard
"My husband always looks for great service and this place has it!!! They treat you like royalty and the food is delicious.Not too expensive..."
Tracey Nouwens
"This is my fiance and my favourite restaurant in Taupo. Everytime we dine here we are amazed at the incredible value for money. The food is well..."
Lisa Horan
"This restaurant is superb. The food was excellent and beautifully presented as well as well priced. An inexpensive delicious meal. The service..."
Vicki
"My favourite Thai takeaways when passing through. Great value for money and the nicest food, along with great..."
Karen
"The best value Thai takeaway in Taupo. The staff are always so freindly and..."
Celeste Bowden
"This restaurant was amazing. We just happened upon it and were delighted. Everything was wonderful. We hightly..."
Becky And Bill
"I have constantly been amazed at the quality of this establishment. Everytime I dine there I always receive excellent service and food. Taupo doesn't..."
Stu
"Stopped here for dinner when we were in town and enjoyed it. Very friendly owner and the food came out quick. Prawn toast was extra tasty..."
Mohamed Al Abri
"Had a great experience at Thai Delight in Taupo. Lovely food. Good service...."
Ab C
"Great service, beautiful ambience- food was great - slightly expensive - only thing to note they should focus on increasing the quantity of rice with..."
Nikita
"Very delightful food and decorations were amusing. Atmosphere was very nice. Friendly and welcoming staff. Very much recommend..."
Jann3
"When you enter the restaurant you'll feel like you're teleported into Thailand. It has an intense decor with blue and gold everywhere. Food is great...."
Sriya Suresh
"This is the best restaurant I’ve been to anywhere in the world in terms of ticking each box for a high standard of food, drinks and service. They..."
Rebecca Falconer
"Authentic and exotic Thai cuisine in the heart of Taupo. Decent portions with decent prices. Enigmatic atmosphere made me feel like dining in a..."
Avikil Nadan
"Tasty Thai cuisine. Chicken and basil was very salty. Chicken breast was perfectly cooked. Juicy and tender. Green curry was very creamy. Good stop..."
Jono joe
"Staff were great, drinks and food arrived promptly after ordering, we did go in on the early side of the dinner rush. But a very enjoyable..."
Emily Chambers
"Best restaurant we've been to in NZ. My husband and I simply love their food. And we cannot say enough about the hospitality of the hosts. We always..."
Simi Mathew