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Kefi
94/100 (864 ratings)
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Cafe
Mediterranean
European
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European
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
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Eggs Benedict
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Lamb
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Salad
Chocolate log
Salmon
Café
Café
European
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Seating
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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
Industrie - French Kitchen
91/100 (2061 ratings)
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European
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
European
French
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Café
French
New Zealand
Café
European
Highchairs Available
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Seating
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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
The Brantry
90/100 (1545 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Salmon
Cheesecake
Curry
Prawns
Beef
Confit
Cheesecakes
Croquettes
Salad
Halloumi
Crab
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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
The Bistro
89/100 (2248 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Salad
Lamb
Scallops
Pesto
Duck
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Calamares
Swordfish
Prawns
Burger
Confit
Beef
Creme Brulee
Tempura
Crème Brulée
Cakes
Pasta
Sit down
Healthy
European
New Zealand
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
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)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
European
International
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Deli
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salmon
Cakes
Fish
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Fish & chips
Omelette
Salad
Sit down
Café
European
International
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
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
Edgewater Restaurant
88/100 (692 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Risotto
Salmon
Chowder
Prawns
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Duck
Oyster
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Fine Dining
"The restaurant looks up market, the moment you escorted inside. There is a real feeling of quality. We were greeted by staff who genuinely engaged..."
Noel Munford
"Had a beautiful romantic evening here and the food was devine. The view was..."
Iso Anderson
"Nice quiet restaurant on the lakefront with beautiful sunset views. Small but well thought out menu. All the food we had was delicious (we had salmon..."
James Thompson
"Nice restaurant across the road from where we stayed at the Phoenix Resort. Prime location & very highly..."
JT
"We stayed at the hotel and had dinner at this hotel restaurant. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious and we didn't have to wait..."
Christine
"Food was great, lovely scenery, we experienced very good service from all of the staff. Had the fish of the day with some chips and a very nice pea..."
Jaco van Staden
"A classy restaurant with a lovely view. A bit pricey but well worth the money. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS and the service was excellent...."
Jana Urbanová
"What a lovely place to have lunch and a glass of champagne, spectacular view, great service and the food was excellent. Deffinatly going..."
Lynda Robertson
"Meals were pleasing to the pallet. As a group celebrating our sons belated 30th birthday, we are extremely impressed by the attentiveness of the..."
Clive Roake
"Absolutely beautiful experience! Loved every moment, such a stunning setting, food and service were top class! The ducks loved it..."
Mark Titley
The Steak House Taupo
87/100 (2018 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Steakhouse
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Drinks
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Filet Mignon
Crème Brulée
Ribs
Prawns
Burger
Creme Brulee
Croquettes
Beef
Sirloin Steak
Ham Croquettes
Sit down
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"I recently dined at this steakhouse and ordered the T-bone steak with mashed potatoes and a Greek salad. The ambiance of the place was really..."
Dmitriy Fridlyand
"Delicious! This place lives up to it's name. I only got a photo of the Greek Salad I ordered but that steak was AMAZING! Service was friendly and..."
Amy Rosvally
"Stopped here on the way to visit Mount Ruapehu, which you get a wonderful view of over Lake Taupo. The service was excellent, and the restaurant has..."
Jeremy Lawless
"Steak house taupo never disappoints it’s my favourite restaurant to dine with friends also family dinners with children,celebrations and more....."
Kirsty Henderson
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The Food was incredible. Worth every cent. The service was on point and the atmosphere is beautiful. If you are visiting Taupo and..."
Amberley Birch
"The food overall was pretty good. The steaks were cooked a little unevenly, but were overall pretty good. The sauce they came with was pretty tasty,..."
Emma K
"The food was soooo yum! I got the eye fillet steak wrapped in bacon. It was cooked perfectly. I also got the tipsy barbie cocktail and that was also..."
Destiny Moore
"Walked in no reservation served and seated straight away. Awesome place to dine food was superb 👌 on the high side but worth it definitely....."
Aqua Queen
"We had Scotch fillet steak and another one with bone marrow, it was really nice but there was no veges with the steak. We did order some entrees and..."
L J
"The place has a very warm and cozy atmosphere. Our serveuse and the staff we interacted with were all very kind and friendly. I can't recommend the..."
Ophélie C.
"Felt very satisfied after the meal.🥩🥩 Had Eye fillet steak wrapped in bacon, cooked well, tasted fantastic😋 while T bone steak was a bit..."
Yuan Z
"Place was nice and warm. Hospitality was perfect. Food was great. The calamari and pork belly for entree was to die for and set up nicely for a..."
Sione Vea
"On the 23rd of august me and my partner had been walking around Taupo for well over 30mins looking for a restaurant to dine in, after being turned..."
Tina Taylor
"The steak was perfectly seared and with the bone marrow it was next level. I've never had anything like it before. Highly recommend if you're looking..."
German Medina
Espresso Cove
87/100 (209 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Cafe
European
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Café
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful cafe right on the lakefront. Gorgeous views of the lake, spacious cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Prompt service, the ladies today..."
Arohaina Daniels
"We really enjoyed our breakfast here. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Their kids menu was great and the avocado on toast was so..."
Olga Iftinka
"Beautiful cafe by the lake. The salmon rosti was absolutely delicious. The staff is nice and the vibe is chilled. Also we got the food and the drinks..."
Beatriz Rodriguez Moran
"This is a go to experience of consistency. Great service, good portions of lovely food, a lovely Cafe feeling, and all with a wonderful view. No..."
Noel Munford
"Our bike group often call in here for our after ride debrief and coffee! Always accommodating whether it's 10 or 20 people. Great, quick service and..."
Alison McGregor
"Staying next door so decided to have breakfast there this morning. What a lovely place, staff were very friendly & attentive. We had 1 big..."
Jo Meo
"Stunning lake views. Super friendly staff! Delicious, beautifully presented breakfast. Very nice coffee. Too cheap! You should charge..."
Andrea Rice
"enjoyed having breakfast here, warm and cosy..."
A T
"What a great café down on the lakefront looking out on the mountains away from the busy streets of the main. Perfect coffee and delicious breakfast..."
Simon Owens
"See - it’s definitely a 5 star experience- food and location experience and staff are fantastic - BUT please don’t close your 2pm menu when we..."
mandy crozier
Plateau
87/100 (1885 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gastropub
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Seafood Platters
Ribs
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Confit
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Fish & chips
Risotto
Lamb
Calamares
Burger
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Beef
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Gastropub
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"We had a lovely experience here!! We were looking for a restaurant with good seafood. Hit the spot with this pick. Started with a seafood platter and..."
Carl DSilva
"We dined here for a celebration dinner . Excellent service and delicious meal. Finished off the night in front of the fire with desert and ports. ..."
Michelle P
"We dined at Plateau Restaurant tonight and we were very satisfied with whole meal and friendly service, it also has a great atmosphere/vibe to the..."
Mel Obers
"Had dinner here new years eve, we had no booking and they managed to give us a outside table which was great, the service was very good and we all..."
Reon Barnfield
"Very pleasant, really nice food, service alittle slow and had to keep asking for water, they weren't that great at noticing that your glass was..."
Di Curley
"Don't be deceived by pub-like atmosphere! The food was actually pretty good, and service was amazing! We were all impressed, and really enjoyed our..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"I got to Taupo every year & never knew this place was open during the day until my last visit & I'm glad I know now! Fast, friendly &..."
Colene McBride
"Shot jude. Are you gonna put your Monteiths dish on the..."
Mathew Pendleton
"Yum Yum. Once you have had this food you want more and more. My partner and I went with some friends we each ordered a different dish and each of us..."
Liz
"My partner and I got a deal voucher to eat here for lunch. It was a fabulous deal and very cheap for what you get. It was warm and inviting with..."
Gavin Goldsmith
"I came in with my partner on a Friday night and although the restaurant was busy, the staff were very friendly and did everything they could to sit..."
Jojo
"We ate at Plateau recently and found everything fantastic. We loved the winter menu and the staff were so friendly. Our meals were perfect and we..."
Mark
"We first dined at this beautiful restaurant in Feb and we amazed at the food and service. We came back 2 months later and the amazing waitress..."
peter oht
"Amazing experience! The atmosphere is so classy, cosy & comforting I love the ambiance and so did the whole family! We were lucky enough to have the..."
Taylor-Louise Turner
"We couldn't fault this delightful restaurant. From the booking process to the farewell it was simply an excellent experience. Tables are spread..."
Noel Munford
"I looked online for a decent restaurant and was delighted to have dined here. There were decent vegan options for my partner (not always easy to find..."
William W
"Wonderful food and service. We went for my mother in laws 60th and they really made an effort to make it special. A small plate and a large plate are..."
Jack Wood
"I have eaten here a few times and enjoyed their excellent menu. The staff are friendly and helpful. We didn't book a table prior, so the front of..."
Graeme Wooller
"Where to start ! The ambience was lovely! The service is 100/10, very efficient, kind, funny, and she did an amazing job (well done!) The seafood and..."
Tegan Chisnall
"Didn't take photos of all our food. But this place was sooooo delish! Make sure to book if you Wana eat here. We walked in and got 1 of 2 bar leaners..."
Brittany Tipene
"Service was excellent. Food was amazing, no complaints, every bite was a mouth sensation. Yum. Cocktails made to a high standard...."
Paul Stratford
"I went for a bit of a walk while I was in Taupo and part way through I was keen for a coffee and a bite to eat and coffee. I stumbled upon this place..."
Kym Moore
"Incredible food, great service. Been 3 times always amazing!! We will be back. Barb was incredibly attentive and very informative about the menu..."
Melissa Kennett
"I don't know what I was expecting but this was near perfect. Just all around great food, great atmosphere, great cocktails, and at a great price. I..."
Sean
"Impressive food and friendly attentive wait staff. The snack platter was good to share. Loved the lamb cutlets...."
Fraser
"Was in Taupo for a night traveling between cities for work and liked the look of this place from the outside, so decided to wonder in. I was happily..."
Talmin Pai
"Booked dinner here due to good reviews and did not disappoint. Service friendly, quick and attentive even on a busy Sat night. Food was of..."
Stacey Palmer
"Had a beautiful, delicious dinner at Plateau tonight, Venison capachio sooo very tasty would definately recommend, Beef Ragou would come back for and..."
Kim Powley
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Everything was perfect. The pork belly is to die for! Very talented chef. Atmosphere is beautiful and the service and staff are..."
Amberley Birch
"Went here for my mom’s birthday. Food was delicious and yes, locally sourced, but it didn’t seem very NZ, aside from the pavlova. I think it’s..."
Mary Ann Jawili
Waterside Restaurant & Bar
86/100 (2127 ratings)
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Scallops
Cheesecakes
Duck
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Calamari
Fish & chips
Mussels
Lamb
Calamares
Burger
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
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Chowder
Beef
Cheesecake
Sit down
European
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Bar
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
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Waterfront
Seating
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Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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"Absolutely delicious meal here tonight. Steak and chicken meals we’re beautifully done. Great spot with views to the lake. Staff were excellent,..."
L-M Hallam
"This is a perfect location to have lunch especially on a warm and sunny day. Location is right infront of the lake and has nice ambience. Staff are..."
Ferdinand Go
"We had a table for 10. The front wait staff were engaging and attentive. Our lovely attendant took our orders and even after all the changes, the..."
Teresa Higham
"Food was excellent and delicious! I finished it so fast before I even thought of taking a photo. Steak was cooked to absolute perfection. Sticky date..."
Sophia Lemafa
"We had a nice dinner out with the family, great friendly staff, nice meals, love the platters and kids enjoyed their sundaes 🍨..."
Rini Sim
"This place is insane! The food, the location. Incredible. Loved every minute. Service was amazing. Thankyou, we really enjoyed our..."
Charlotte Fletcher-Beesely
"The freakshakes were a kids idea of heaven! Food was great and the service was excellent. Cocktails 🍸 are amazing..."
Charlotte Marshall
"Dinner was so yummy. I had the chicken wrapped in bacon with a sun-dried tomato paste inside & gnocchi. It was..."
Iso Anderson
"Had a dinner meal here while spending the night in Taupo. Service was outstanding, venue was warm, clean and spacious. Food was just perfect, and the..."
Catherine Faletanoai
"We had our work Christmas dinner here on Friday and the food and service were awesome! Great value for money and the staff were lovely, accommodating..."
Carolyn Mackay
"I like it. Good experience while dining with family. Good food as..."
Bas
"Bit of a long wait but food wasn't bad, could've been a bit of a larger serving for the chicken..."
Madilyn Povey
"We enjoyed our dinner. Ribs were great. Mussels were delicious but my steak was just..."
Marin Ianev
"2years before，Awesome place close to lake. The staff sre cute and friendly, they gave me high quality services feels. Thanks guests. (Adding my..."
Jimmy LAI
"We were in town for a day and chose this restaurant for dinner based on the special advertised on the board outside and the atmosphere plus lighting..."
Yen Luong
"Went to lunch at Waterside to sample their "Freakshakes" Had a Chocolate, Caramel and Fudge, they were delicious, quite a bit to get through,..."
Spider Webb
"Been here before last time when I went to Taupo. Their steak here is very good. We also tried their mussel with creamy bacon sauce which. The..."
Wilson Shum
Vine Eatery & Bar
86/100 (6114 ratings)
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Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Scallops
Focaccia
Duck
Paella
Croquettes
Calamari
Halloumi
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
Lamb
Bruschette
Beef
Pesto
Fish
Chowder
Pork
Tapas
Prawns
Sit down
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Private Dining
Street Parking
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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Mid-range
"The atmosphere here was amazing. We loved the art up on the walls made from old book pages! The food was amazing, some of the best we've had in a..."
Stacey B
"I thought the food and service here was magnificent. We had some jamon croquettes and paella balls which were great as was the lamb wings and..."
Birdman
"Our first time in Taupo and we checked out Vine for dinner.Nothing to fault! Our waitress Emily was attentive & polite, friendly with her own..."
Coppercat
"Amazing food and wine. Beat meal I've ever had!The lamb cutlets were to die for and the chocolate fondant dessert was next level... can't wait..."
Leah Anstis
"Breath of fresh air. In a town that seemed to have a ribs and burger bar for almost every resident, this was a breath of fresh air - spacious and..."
FatCat
"In Taupo for a weekend,decided to try the vine eatery Friday night tried several of the tapas dishes .cannot fault any of it food excellent wine..."
Paul Orton
"We initially wanted to go to The Brantry but it was unfortunately closed on a Sunday, so the Vine was our second choice. Thankfully it turned out to..."
Adeline
"We ate here earlier tonight and I have to say it was fantastic, the staff were very helpful and the food was delicious! We had a party of 5 and..."
Marty
"We have been eating at the vine eatery Taupo twice now and the food was always excellent . Had a chance to meet Head Chef Reginaldo Gallina a very..."
Helga Gruber
"There's not a whole lot to say - it's the best trip-advisor rated restaurant in Taupo for a reason. - Excellent food. Like really really..."
Ed Lyons
"This place is unique and an experience. Great from start to finish. They also have decent beers on tap but don't advertise this. The service is..."
A Vanstone
"Was a lovely experience - beautiful food and excellent choice if wine at great prices - if I had one negative it would be that we were recommended to..."
Joanne Tucker
"Probably one of my most memorable meals in NZ. First word of advice is to made reservations ahead of time. We came across this restaurants just by..."
Christie
"All our food was absolutely delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. The Chef came and spoke to us, which was lovely as well. Our..."
Mel Abbott
"I had my birthday here and I would say that everything was absolutely perfect and well exceeded my expectations! Sarah's organisational skills in..."
Libya Taurua
"Went here for lunch on a Friday and had a really lovely BAP. Awesome atmosphere, nice and warm on a cold winters day. Good service, and plenty of..."
Kaylene
"Dinner for 2 to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we could not have chosen a better place to eat, since tapas is one of his favourite types of..."
Kaye Cochrane
"Scenic Cellars has been. Landmark in Taupo for years, they have recently moved and added an innovative restaurant "The Vine Eatery" to their service...."
Tony Booth
"While staying in Taupo over christmas we were lucky enough to dine at The Vine Eatery. Small plates are a great way to dine especially over a good..."
Sonja Braddock
"We were able to get a table for 3 on a Friday night without reservation. A nice stop on the way to Napier. Delicious onion soup. Shared plates are..."
The Translator
"The menu is well put together. Obvious care has been taken with regard to flavours and presentation. All dietary restrictions are well labeled, and..."
Dick Mc Schizz
"Beautiful setting lots to look at, food was expensive but tasty literally has hundreds of wines to choose from good place to go for drinks we had a..."
D Bakes
"Updated Review: we recently attended what has become an annual group meal at Vine Bar. Once again a great experience though we would have loved to..."
Sam Roff
"Amazing food & fast to come out. Our waiter was the most delightful South African gentleman called Perfect and he absolutely was! The cocktails were..."
Claire Atkin
"Wow. This was some of the best food I have ever tasted. The quality was absolutely top notch. Price was very reasonable for how amazing the food was...."
Braydon Murphy
"Always a pleasure to come here. Attentive friendly staff and we had a fab meal. Highly recommend the French onion soup and the scallop chorizo and..."
Josie Swan
"Amazing place!! They gave me a free entree for a mistake that wasn’t even their fault in the first place! Highly recommend. Really good staff and..."
Leander Menezes
"Vine Eatery and Bar was surprisingly busy for a Sunday evening. But a table was found for us, and our lovely evening began. The atmosphere was..."
Linda Meehan
"This week a group of 12 of us booked the upstairs venue at Vine for an annual dinner celebration. The food was astonishing. The service..."
Judi Smith
"We both really enjoyed what we ordered the scallop risotto and the salmon were excellent. I ordered the large size and it was enough but barely and I..."
navonco
"Great spot for dinner, service was friendly and very quick. The food was presented well and very delicious. Great menu with lots of choices. The..."
Joel Andrews
"I have eaten here twice and every time it has been great. Yesterday was amazing and our waiter Perfect was outstanding. The food was so delicious and..."
aklcx
"Food was excellent, couldn't fault it one bit. Waiter service was very good. Glad we boked early however we really wanted to experience dessert but..."
Richard Houlahan
"Recently visited for dinner and must say it amazing. I had the grilled prawn as entre and eye fillet bacon wrapped and both were perfect well cooked..."
Paul Quilliam
"One of my absolute favourite restaurants ever- and I don’t even in Taupo. Best tapas I’ve come across but all their meals are fantastic. The..."
Amy Claire Walsh
"Had a Cajun fried soft-shell crab and a seared scallop risotto. Both were great, especially the crab. Always great staff, who were running around..."
Stephen Parker
"We had a delightful evening with our good friends from Taupo. They, like us, had never eaten dinner at The Vines, but once in Annette’s capable..."
Margo Lawrence
Fox & Hounds
85/100 (758 ratings)
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Salad
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Bangers And Mash
Lamb
Fish & chips
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Beef
British
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Family style
Takeout
Television
Seating
Street Parking
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
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Mid-range
"We all enjoyed our dining experience here tonight and we were completely impressed with the customer service. Our waiter was polite, prompt, and even..."
Jessica Northcroft
"This was a cosy and friendly establishment with an eclectic variety of dishes and cuisines! The pork sausages of the bangers and mash were a hit with..."
Dane Marcus
"Came here on a cold Thursday night. Nice warm Lamb Shank to warm up the stomache (apologies about the photo... I seriously attacked it before I..."
Devils Advocate (Chiwi)
"Amazing food and really good value for money! Totally..."
Shan Eagle
"CRAZY GOOD, I ordered the sticky pork belly on the small plates menu which was nothing small and it was absolutely delicious, the explosion in the..."
Elena R.
"Excellent venue that caters for the whole family. All mains around the mid $30 mark for dinner. Service was superb and food selection, presentation..."
Christo Olckers
"It's all about atmosphere! Think of an English pub. It's lively, and a great place for a group of people to meet and have a social get together. ..."
Noel Munford
"We came in scattered from over the country over the period of an hour. Didn't quite know with how many we'd be or if everyone even wanted a full..."
Robin Keet
"Delicious food with good menu selection and reasonably priced. Great service and good..."
Colin Parr
"The 4 of us needed some comfort food and a drink or 2 and ended up having a fairly good roast and some good brews in a quiet cosy setting. The staff..."
Mark Pierson
"Second time I’ve been here, nice place for a drink and food, good variety on the..."
Ian Atkinson
"We keep going back for the chowder. By far the best chowder in Taupo. Great food, the staff are..."
Atawhai Dudley
"I'm not sure is it recently opened. Great grub, got the steak. Nicest I've had in a good while. So juicy medium rare. Reasonable price and served..."
David Melody
"Stunning surprise, a must dinning experience! We have visited many visible local pubs, cafe and restaurants, but the lads at The Fox & Hounds food &..."
KINGI
"The saff were very welcoming and friendly Service was excellent and the food was Devin, so much that we went two nights in a row while on..."
Kelsey Lovegrove
Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar
84/100 (1705 ratings)
Quick Bites
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Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gastropub
European
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Cakes
Salad
Risotto
Pork
Salmon
Chowder
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Beef
Toasts
Omelette
Pancakes
Sit down
Café
Gastropub
European
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Called in for Breakfast in a group after we stayed the night in Taupo before heading north to Auckland. Really friendly service. Food was really good..."
Vaughan Wilson
"We have been twice on holiday and both times the service was superb and the food fresh and you could tell the food was made in house. Highly..."
Glenn Phillips
"Popped in here for a coffee and cake yesterday. First time we'd used it and it certainly won't be the last. The seating and atmosphere were great, as..."
Steve Drake
"Awesome food and drinks and lovely staff! I've just had the 'detox loaf' and a coffee for a quick breakfast and absolutely loved it!!! So yum I..."
Claire Dredge
"Without a shadow of a doubt... best food in town!!! I drool over the poached eggs and potato cakes and don't get me started on the date and orange..."
Michal Johnson
"Our fave cafe hands down! Best coffee,delicious food and cheerful friendly staff..."
Tia McDermott
"Out for mothers day brekkie with my family. Was totally impressed with the staff. Before we order was told it was a 30min wait. That was expected as..."
Karen McLean
"We loved Victoria’s in 2015 on our honeymoon and our return trip 2.5 years later with the kids it’s even better. Thank..."
Emiloly Ramsay
"Love everything about this place. The food, the coffee and the service is..."
Nic Jarvis
"I love coming to Victoria's! Friendly service and the delightfu arrayl food is delicious!!! The coffee is always great and I will never forget the..."
Sharyn Newman NZ
"Great setting, astmosphere and food. In fact there was food envy when I posted a picture of my Avocado Smash breakfast on..."
Beth Kearney
"Great staff and super Xmas atmosphere. Tasty food and nice coffee. Very satisfied. Even my parents were impressed! Thank..."
Sasha Law
"Eggs bene was tasty. I definitely had jealousy issues when someone else's scrambled eggs came out! Good selection and friendly people that worked..."
becca
"Very lovely lunch today, we ordered cheesy beef burger, soup of the day, and the works(the pork ribs were really..."
Vicky Huang
"Lovely cafe. They have a great food selection and everything has their own little twist on it. The fluffy pancakes with lemon curd were..."
Christine Pover
"The people at this cafe are so polite and kind, their food and coffee is on top. Have a visit when u come to..."
Jaehyo, Olivia Roh
"Grabbed breakfast here on our way through to Wellington! Service was extremely friendly, food came out fast and was delicious. Lots of dairy free and..."
Lucy Morris
"Pancakes was the absolute tops! So delicious and the coffee was the best had in the NZ..."
Beth Mug
"Soy flat whites, dirty chai, salads, frittata, Mac and cheese - it's all delicious and the list goes on. They can somehow send out coffee that is far..."
Dan May
"Nice decor, friendly staff plus great food! The best combo! Had rolled omelettes with chorizo, capsicum and potatoes with added BACON!! Eggs were..."
Jia Woei L
"Love it. Good food. Good coffee. Relax..."
Bas
"Had 'The Works' and it did not disappoint. One of the best big breakfasts I've ever had, and one of the few that has lived up to what it's advertised..."
be ry
"Went there per recommendation as suddenly had cravings, but the small pancake a lil dense, had..."
Wolfie King
"Super cute little cafe with an outdoor patio! We stopped on our way out from Taupo to Wellington and grabbed 2 expertly crafted and strong Flat..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Sitting here at the moment. Enjoying our coffee. Amazing ambiance ☺️ very relaxing. Loved the variety of foods. Thanks for catering ketogenic..."
Mrs Smith
"It's a nice diner with casual diner style options. Most of the portion sizes are large, and very filling. The staff are friendly. Our experience was..."
R L (Eatinghero)
"Excellent food, staff are very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere with plenty of room to sit down, relax to enjoy your food and coffee. Plenty..."
Joel Andrews
"The food was nice. However the edamame beens were a bit frozen. The place was very busy but the service was relatively..."
Emilia Stocks
"Great food options. Don't forget to add bacon if you want bacon on your Eggs Beni or your wife might steal your pork from yours, who did it right..."
Andrew Cook
Pavilion Restaurant
84/100 (138 ratings)
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"We went there for the Sunday roasted buffet. A small selection of foods, but tasted good, especially the meat. Normally the meat in the buffet are..."
Karen Chung
"Terrific meal at Sunday's Surf n' Turf buffet. Beautiful facility, excellent service, many food choices - tasty and fresh, some hot off the grill,..."
Thomas Annick
"Great restaurant with amazing food and..."
XINCHEN XUE
"Fantastic restaurant. I took my wife there for her birthday and it was lovely. Live ambient music from a very talented musician. The wait staff..."
vince rasell
"The Pavillion restaurant was lovely however it was quite busy on the evening that we went; resulting in our food taking roughly half an hour to..."
Dave Sharma
"Amazing service. We enjoyed the New Orleans Buffet. The buffet area itself is quite small. But the food was good and came out constantly. My biggest..."
Atawhai Dudley
"Been here twice now while staying in the resort for work. Impeccable service and the food is amazing. Baked Alaska with the berry compote is to die..."
Taryn Arnold
"We shared a lovely meal at Pavilion while staying in Taupō. We’ve ended up going twice in a day we enjoyed it so. Thanks for the lovely food and..."
J Tocker
"Excellent Food, first of all. Such amazing and helpful staff: nothing is ever too much trouble for any of them from the management all the way..."
Andrew Hanley
"Took advantage of their first table promotion and the food was absolutely excellent. My partner is vegan and they also had plenty of options to cater..."
Harry Hiscock
"We had a stunning meal the chicken breast was so moist and so well cooked followed by the chocolate sauce pudding. Would recommend will be..."
Val Kasper
"Awesome we are locals but this restaurant and service was outstanding. Excellent in every way. Taupo would have to rate this as one of the..."
Marie Fraser
"Should be rated at 10 star service Exceptional food and service at an affordable price. Your always made more than welcome by everyone who works ..."
Steve Houghton
"Friendly & cute staff, good food, service & ambience. A peaceful place to enjoy a nicely cooked steak, or whatever you choose. Waiters want to please..."
Chris Stenquist
"Beautiful surroundings and service. Reasonable prices, will be back to try their afternoon teas which starts at 11.30am. Lovely old world..."
Irene Mackay
Lava Glass Cafe
84/100 (1811 ratings)
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Cafe
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Healthy
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Lunch
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Café
Healthy
Café
Soups
European
New Zealand
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
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Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
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Mid-range
"A cute little stop just outside of Taupo; perfect for a cloudy or rainy day where hiking or going out on the lake is not possible. They sell the most..."
Amy Rosvally
"Beautiful place to visit. The Gallery was Gorgeous... You couldn't help but wander through amd appreciate each piece on show - they are stunning! The..."
A Tuua
"A very different experience seeing very vibrant and colorful glasswork. We went through the garden and it was pretty nice but I guess they could..."
Gayan Perera
"The Lava Glassblowing studio and sculpture garden is a must do when in Taupo. The glass art is mind blowing beautiful and a real treat to view. The..."
Alan Courtenay
"Such a beautiful place to stop by. I’m so glad I got to walk through the lovely garden. I was really keen to bring a piece of NZ and this artist..."
Jessica Soppitt
"Amazing place to learn about the world of glass and how is the process of glass blowing. Really good cafeteria service. And the store to buy is..."
Romina Andrea
"Had a quiet stroll through the glass garden, lots of nice glass sculptures and art work. Worth while making a stop..."
Hennie van der Walt
"The walk through the door of this gallery is just a blast of colourful beauty and light. We had plenty of time and enjoyed lingering over favourite..."
heather derbyshire
"So amazing to see such beautiful art being created right in front of you. The glass garden is beautifully laid out with excellent displays and..."
qazi ali
"Absolutely amazing show room of pieces for sale, I loved almost everyone of them, the jewellery was well prices and wish there was more of a..."
Dats Travln
Dixie Brown's
84/100 (6794 ratings)
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Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Pasta
Toasts
Salad
Omelette
Scallops
Waffles
Calamari
Calamares
Meatballs
Salmon
Cheesecakes
Cakes
Chowder
Burger
Cheesecake
Lamb
Pesto
Ribs
Beef
Fish
Pork
Prawns
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Brunch
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After-hours
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Mid-range
"Great night here. The customer service was on point staff were very friendly and our order for 5 was at our table within 10 minutes. I was very..."
Nikki Waaka
"We had dinner last night here and breakfast today too. It's amazing!! Service was great, super friendly and helpful waitresses/manager. Steak and..."
Sandy Wang
"If I could give 4 and a half stars, I would. It was literally only because we had to ask about drink orders twice. The table next to us also had to..."
Chelsea C
"From South Africa to Taupo this was an amazing experience. Food was superb, my partner and I will definitely be visiting again..."
Carmin Kannemeyer
"Great food. Highly recommend the bread and butter desert. And the cheese..."
William Aull
"The meals here were fantastic (my pork belly was slightly tough) and our girls loved the milkshakes. Service was very slow and we waited a long tine..."
Allan Sparrow
"Went to Dixie Browns twice over the last year. First time we were stopping through from Wellington and just looking for a family meal. We stopped for..."
Kym Moore
"Another fantastic meal at Dixie Browns. Such tasty dishes. Wish we lived closer so we could come more often. Such great service from their friendly..."
Maria
"My family and I visited Dixie Brown for the first time recently by accident on the 19th of Jan and I am glad to say it was a very good accident..."
A R
"Last ones late at night and still service with a smile. Food was quick and excellent because there was no one else there and we were hungry. Can't..."
Dennis Hancock
"after the good experience I had in Mount Maunganui, I decided to let my friends to have a try on Dixie Browns since we’re in Taupo today! all of..."
Sheng Yi Lim
"Girls weekend in Taupo, thought we'd check out Dixie Browns & I'm so glad we did. Beautiful meals, drinks & atmosphere. The service was phenomenal!..."
Shantel Manihera-Hadfield
"Lovely atmosphere, apart from the loud rap music that was playing. Omlette was over cooked rubbery. Smoothie could have better presentation. Apart..."
Kristal Turts
"The best chicken fettuccine I have tasted. Burger and pizza were also superb except for the dry..."
Crizelle Clerigo
"Good was amazing work a great selection. There is a kids menu which was ok, it was done on an activity sheet and came with crayons. The spot the..."
Sarah Long
Luna's Gelateria
83/100 (320 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"Great ice cream, tub filled to the brim with no extra cost. They don't charge you 2 dollars extra for "premium ice-cream". The flavours are so good..."
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"This is hands down the best ice cream shop in town! The ice cream is made with high-quality ingredients and is always fresh and delicious. The staff..."
Sam Brasell
"Luna's Gelateria is a gem. Their gelato selection is divine, with flavors like Luna's Supreme and vegan coconut mango that left me craving more. The..."
Tommi Mock (supertommi)
"This place is awesome. We went in at the end of the day and the server was nice and friendly and took time to organize our take home pack. Only issue..."
M T
"I’m picky about gelato, and Lunas’s is delicious! We had two scoops in cups: coconut and cafe latte, chocolate and chocolate mint, and all for..."
Marsha Russell
"Never too cold for a gelato from Luna’s in Taupo! So many delicious flavours to choose from..."
Bridget Rawson
"Nice ice cream in Taupo, I had apple cinnamon yogurt and chocolate flavor, real cinnamon inside,it's so yummy, highly..."
See Renyi
"We came by before driving back to Auckland as dessert. Although it was winter, it was still a nice enough day to come by and pick up some treats...."
Benedict Uy
"This place is fire! They served us quickly even though they were closing which was really kind of them. That maple and walnut gelato was the greatest..."
Emma K
"So many delicious gelato & sorbet to choose from. It's seriously difficult to decide, but coconut & peanut butter chocolate chip were amazing. Will..."
Kerry Peacock
"Had my main meal and now here for desert. So many options available and a great selection of sorbets. They let you have a taster before you buy and..."
Bradley James
"the BEST gelato in the area - I just moved to Taupo a few months ago and I can't get enough of Luna's.. Would highly recommend to anyone and..."
Lacey Dahlstrom
"Mixed berry sorbet and biscotti flavour in a cup for NZD8.50. Berry delicious! Lots of flavours to choose from. Take your pick and complement the..."
Jia Woei L
"This place compliments Taupo and its scenery at the lake front - even though this gelateria is not at the lakefront - but picture the cloudless..."
Preet Sabbi
"Luna Gelateria has a large selection of gelatos and sorbets with interesting flavours. We really enjoyed our gelato and highly recommended it if you..."
Ina I
"Amazing Gelato! Make sure you make a stop here if you're passing through or staying in taupo. So many..."
Sarah Betts
"I have had some good Gelato across the north island. This was next level delicious. To be fair, I'm a chocolate Gelato everytime, however I sampled..."
Sasha Hovinga
"Heaps of flavours to choose from and really nice staff. We enjoyed our sorbets and fruit yogurt 😋 so..."
Adeline Southwick
"This ranks near the top of my list of best ice cream ever. They have a ton of flavors, all looked amazing, and they give you very generous..."
Michael Boyle
Bistro Lago
83/100 (1545 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Crawfish
Fish & chips
Catfish
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Tuna
Salmon
Burger
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Beef
Sit down
New Zealand
Contemporary
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Fine Dining
"Very friendly and attentive, food was great and the portions were larger than I was expecting for the quality and..."
Emma Riddell
"We visited on Mother's Day 2022. The whole experience was flawless. They have a diverse menu that surely appeals to a wide variety of dinners. The..."
Noel Munford
"Loved the atmosphere Plants all around the dining area great views of the lake Service was great and food was..."
Lyn Lealand
"Foods are delicious. Price is a bit high, approx $40-50 per person without drinks. Service is good. Waiting time for food to be served was around 20..."
mjn205
"Lovely atmosphere, excellent customer service, great selection of food & wine. The food was fantastic. I went here with my partner for his birthday..."
Courtney Hoe
"We had breakfast twice and cocktails once at Bistro Lago during our stay at the Hilton. The staff at the restaurant is very friendly, willing to go..."
Mini Rag
"We had the most delightful lunch meal for my Mums birthday today. The food was absolutely superb. Customer service 10/10 atmosphere and location..."
steve short
"Absolute class. Amazing food. Great atmosphere with a fire. Top quality service with a smile. Despite being fine dining, our kids loved the food...."
Luke Pirie
"The best martini Tobias has ever had. As well as the fish and chips, salt and pepper calamari and autumn greens. I had some delicious Hawkes Bay..."
Sarah Morley
"Lunch booked as passing through en route to Hamilton and home. Been here before and never been disappointed. Excellent decor and..."
Greg Spark
"The dinner is marvellous: beef is soft, oyster is fresh, cauliflower soup is yummy. The buffet breakfast is enjoyable too. Friendly staff and lovely..."
TheNZLILY
"Had the high tea here today and it was so delicious! Views were lovely, and staff very helpful and informative of the hotel origins and menu...."
Stacey Rimene
"Thanks team. Had a lovely meal. Food was excellent. I had the Lamb it literally melted in my mouth. Service was great very friendly staff. Highly..."
Gill Walls
"Food is the winner here and the service is phenomenal. Had the yellow finn tuna and the scotch filet and both cooked to perfection. Will hit the..."
frazer bond
"Everything was great , ingredients are eye picked fresh from the chicken Caesar salad to the mezze plate and scotch fillet . Waitress 5..."
luigithakiwi
Portofino
82/100 (1124 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Pizza
European
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Cheesecakes
Salad
Lasagne
Scallops
Carbonara
Calamari
Cannelloni
Risotto
Lamb
Mussels
Bruschette
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Tiramisu
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. It was early and there was hardly anyone around. This restaurant is a hidden gem. The staff were lovely..."
SweetPoison
"We were in Taupo for the weekend to celebrate a birthday and chose this restaurant because of its vast menu. We were not disappointed. We dined..."
Karen Killeen
"Dined here April 2014 and my food was great (i don't usually like Italian). I had the Chicken Cacchiatore and have been craving it again ever since!..."
Jess Manning
"I'm surprised by the poor reviews that this restaurant has received. We ate there one evening with our two young children and we found that the..."
Josephine Roberts
"When we visit Taupo, we often visit this restaurant. Every time without exception we have found the food and service very good. I am..."
Chris Beale
"Dine here every time I visit Taupo. Great food selection. Pastas are very filling and are very flavourful. Great food and..."
Kat 01
"We had Risotto alla pescatora (seafood Risotto) and Piatto di mare (seafood platter). Both of them are delicious, but prefer the Risotto to the..."
Yuan Z
"This place deserves more than 5 star. Staff was so professional. We reached there after 9:30 they still let us in. Also the food was so good. I..."
Ali
"Fabulous meal. Our party of 4 all loved their meals. The fish was exceptional with a beautiful sauce. The others had perfectly cooked steaks. The..."
Susie Barlow
"An unexpectedly charming spot! We had a late night dinner for 2 after a long day of driving and our server was attentive and kind. We sampled two..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Delicious legit Italian and warm ambience! The antipasto plate was the highlight. We got a gnocchi and a risotto and both were wonderful. Hubby..."
Katie Chen-Dixon
"The residents and visitors to Taupo are lucky to have this restaurant in the town. The food was absolutely delicious and is a credit to the family..."
Lisa Krasenstein
"Food was good and delicious. Bruschetta was a bit let down. Pasta was delicious and definitely great size portions. Service was..."
Marin Ianev
"The staff were very friendly, a lovely atmosphere. The food was delicious, we had 3 dishes and shared them all but the carbonara was my personal..."
Dean Biss
"I had an absolutely fantastic dining experience at Portofino Italian restaurant in Taupo, New Zealand. The food was simply exceptional, starting with..."
M T
"Excellent cold Peroni, definitely one of the best places to eat in Taupo. Excellent pizza it as soon as you can it's best fresh and hot. The lasagne..."
Matt Bartels
"Wonder friendly staff. Amazing food. Would definitely go here again..."
Chrissy Morel
"Had dinner with a small group of friends recently. The staff was very courteous, and the food was very tasty. I recommend anyone who likes some..."
Sam Corrs
"Pasta was really good but didn't like the garlic bread. It was very tangy, and slightly too oily. Left a yuck taste in the mouth. Recommend booking..."
Ange
"Beautiful little spot very friendly and staff go above and beyond for customers food was delicious!! Would definitely recommend!!!! I absolutely love..."
Lil Momma
"Amazing food extremely noisy with two large groups in same area. Was a little dissapointed as we had such a tremendous experience in..."
Sean Walton
"Nice pizzeria in the centre of town. There is competition in this street with many eateries and italian restaurants. We selected this restaurant as I..."
Ewald Van Der Helm
"We were the first here tonight. We sat outside under the covered porch/sidewalk. Food was great! I had the Penne Al Salmone Affumicato. The smoked..."
William Nachand
Ploughman's Restaurant And Bar
81/100 (1638 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
British
Gluten Free Options
British
Bar
European
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Salmon
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Burger
Curry
Prawns
Cheesecakes
Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"I walked in expecting a cheesy, British-style pub and average food (for no reason, I just had my doubts). What I received was expertly prepared food..."
Dane Marcus
"Well what can I say, wow, what an awesome place, we love theme bars and this one is awesome, what a beautiful place to go for a meal, even just a..."
Keith Buchan
"The food is delicious 😋 and the service is amazing. Thanks, ploughmans restaurant, for the night and dinner..."
Wild Wolf Spirit Gaming
"This place has great large portions! The service is a bit slow to be honest, one of the only negatives about the place. We ate here twice and were..."
Kyle D
"Just had an amazing dinner. 2x Adults, 3x children. We had the salt and pepper calamari, kids cheese pizza and fries, chicken and bacon salad, fish..."
Egan Bidois
"The wife and I switched to Ploughman's for our local, on account of the nice setting/atmosphere and the awesome staff! Special shout out to Taylor,..."
Tom MacPherson
"After a few bumps we’ve finally found a great place to dine in Taupo. The atmosphere is amazing and very English to every single detail. The..."
Vanessa Avila
"Excellent service. We had a great meal. Loved the setup. We were there on a busy weekend with a football festival. Would..."
Hadleigh Lynn
"Great English pub, if your looking for good food, friendly service, happy staff and cold beer with a nice place to sit outside and enjoy the sun then..."
Daniel Southall
"Great pub atmosphere. Lovely selection of food. Did not feel rushed at all. Portions on the large size. Great value for..."
Lianne Milne
"Garlic bread amazing. Arancini balls were well made with the nicest dipping sauce. Staff were well mannered and friendly. Great atmosphere. Good..."
David Lyle
"Excellent dining. Nice staff and friendly. Food awesome..."
Gayle Shaw
"Lived here for years and tried Ploughmans for the first time. Really enjoyed it. Nice big burger and fries, pizza’s looked good and the kids..."
Bronson Dredge
"Spicy chicken burger was great..."
Sharron Trass
"Awesome friendly service, and the food so good will definitely be..."
Bryan Wawatai (Wolfbane)
Crafty Trout Bier Kafe
81/100 (722 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
European
Gastropub
Austrian
Bar
Pizza
Gastropub
European
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Pretzel
Schnitzel
Fish
Burger
Fish & chips
Sit down
European
Bar
Pizza
Gastropub
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Cash Only
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"After a fishing trip we brought our trout here to be cooked and had a great meal! The cider and alcoholic ginger beer were very nice. Be sure to..."
Liam Palmer
"Have lots of items with trout on it. There is cute trout goodie shop on first floor and second floor is pub. Foods are simple but so yummy ! But not..."
Eunice Choi
"wow, this place has the best potato fries i have ever had in my life! soo good! the cheeseburger was also excellent. great selection of delicious..."
Willy
"Upstairs and a little hidden away, but it’s a gem of a place. I love trying beers so this was magic to find. I got a tasting paddle and I would..."
Kym Moore
"Super cozy brewery with a great selection of ciders, beers, wines and cocktails. Enjoy the tasting rack on the sunny rooftop terrace, watched the..."
Faima Ramirez Hirschauer
"Best pizza and beer in town. I highly recommend this place. The spot is amazing, very unique, and the service is..."
Oscar Topete
"What a nice and cosy brewery. We enjoyed our visit and of course the good beer. The porter is nice. From my opinion/ taste Weizenbier (Wheatbeer)..."
Franzi-Und Ive
"Lovely inviting atmosphere, warm cozy fire, great friendly hospitality, wonderful meals and fantastic mulled wine! Made our group feel very..."
Lisa Red
"Pleasant Austrian themed pub / brewery with delicious food / beer and great decor. The Schnitzel plate was fantastic and the sauerkraut that..."
Christian Kortlang
"Amazing place to stop for a few big pints! Really cosy interior and tasty beers. Cool to have a brewery that doesn’t have the cut copy warehouse..."
james b
"Had a 9 tasting paddle. Ales/lagers/stouts are very nice. 13.5% lager is a nice drop. Well worth the money and definitely the nicest brews in Taupo...."
Matthew Fletcher
"Phenomenal place. Wonderful place to stop for a beer, a tasting rack and amazing schnitzel. The restaurant is quirky and cool, staff is attentive,..."
Kristin Potchynok
"Very cool spot lots to see, awesome balcony outside. Food is amazing and fast service. Family friendly! Cute gift shop down stairs. Unique..."
Armani Maree
"An unassuming and cozy little brew-pub that I almost missed while walking down the street. The beers were fresh and good. While I didnt eat..."
Andrew Lowe
"Worth going to in Taupo: great selection of craft beer, good food, great..."
Meran Moore
"Beer was pretty good and the flights are large so can't complain there. Easy stop for a beer when making a pit stop. Some good options for different..."
Kayc Hilihetule
"Crunchy and delicious pizza, which was customised to our needs. Tasty Smoke ginger beer. Warm and friendly service. Entertaining conversation with..."
Petr Bednář
Cobb & Co. Taupo
79/100 (1977 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
European
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Steakhouse
European
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Schnitzel
Sirloin Steak
Fish & chips
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Wings
Pork
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Burger
Ribs
Prawns
Nachos
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Bar
Steakhouse
European
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely place for dinner- family friendly atmosphere, but suitable for single person, or group. I was late in my dinning time and really appreciated..."
Christine Raymond - Kichwapanikuna
"We had drinks and fries to start our late lunch, chefs were sent off on a break before there dinner set but we were happy to find a place to take us..."
Ruiha kara
"The gentleman who served us was wonderful, sorry I don't recall your name. We were not bothered by the "no liqour licence yet" But i do understand..."
Orana Trevelyan
"Very nice meals, wanted dessert but couldn't fit anything else after..."
Jo Atkinson
"Great restaurant! Portion sizes were big, prices were decent. Wouldn’t call the food top quality, but perfectly acceptable for a cheaper family..."
John Thompson
"Haven't been to a cobb n Co since I was little... So the Adult traffic jams were just fun!! Beautiful meal. Amazing staff. (and local..."
Sarah Morris
"Great place for good food and ambience. Like most places short staffed so don't be in a hurry and let the staff do the best they can. Lovely well..."
Philip Luders
"Family diner with some extra thrown in. The wait staff did tell us that they are understaffed and tried their best to serve everyone as punctually as..."
Sarah Ong
"We had a lovely evening at Cobb & Co. Wish they were still in Auckland. Really great service and the food was high quality. They were really kid..."
Kiri
"Walked in 45 minutes before the kitchen closed. Promptly ordered & received our meals quick smart. The food & service were both great...."
Ingrid Chapman
Beach 243
78/100 (60 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
French
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Fish
Salad
Sit down
European
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"You will be doing yourself an injustice if you don't go and check out the new bar menu at beach 243...A delectable, mouth watering lamb burger,..."
Clive Roake
"The beer and mocktails were really good. The platter probably needs some improvement as it wasn't the..."
Alejandro Humphreys
"We had a nice 3 course meal here. Loved the oysters. Kids meal was good too and the kitchen was happy to swap chips for..."
Ms W
"Been there a couple of times recently and the food and service have been really good. Pricier than some but worth it, plus great location on the lake..."
John Curtis (vrtual)
"Very nice for something different, we sat outside, was very lovely. Staff were..."
Felicia Astorga
"Nice place to sit and have a..."
Bronson Dredge
"Great meal great..."
Andrew Denize
Lakehouse Taupo
75/100 (1205 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Central European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fondue
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Burger
Tacos
Prawns
Beef
"Really great food and cocktails offered here. We ordered the vegetarian nachos to share as well and they were amazing. The service of the staff was..."
Carol A
"Fantastic service. Warm and inviting. Best lemon lime bitters I've ever had. Really beautifully presented meals. Lamb rump on hot stone that you..."
Dylan Pay
"Beer selection = 5 Food = 4 Good selection of craft beers and location near the lake with good people watching makes the Lakehouse a regular choice..."
Lena Jenkins
"The food here is fine but let's be real, the drinks here are fantastic. This place introduced me to my favorite beer of all time: White Mischief by..."
Alex Divinsky
"Had an awesome night with my colleagues last week at Lakehouse Taupo after a busy shift. Yummy ribs with perfect crispy kumara on the side! Staffs..."
t0ny
"Great view, pretty good food. Pizza was much better than it looks but probably would go with a burger next time. Steak sandwich was unreal. Service..."
Nick W
"Decent selection of craft beer and some nice choices for food. Seafood came out on a hot rock that I was able to cook the food on to my liking...."
Aaron “Roadkill” Saxon
"Sat inside and enjoyed the rugby match while enjoying a hot stone steak! Service and atmosphere was great - Would recommend you stop by for drinks or..."
Laura Johns
"These guys had really great service, lovely food, amazing whiskey and lovely views. Was busy and packed but still enjoyed our dinner. Top..."
Karepa Wall
"The stone cooked meals are really good! Friendly staff and good..."
Tysel Hepi
"Looks like a great place for craft beer. Stopped in for breakfast with family. Meal was good and coffee..."
Jacques du Toit
"One of the best Pubs ive been to with decent portion Fish and Chips with tasty salad. Good vibes inside too. Highly recommended when coming around to..."
Kiwindian 17
"Came down here for breakfast just after lunch. Food was good as was the coffee. Good views over Lake Taupo from the..."
Mike “Mike” Cook
"Nice food, good price and view of the..."
Kelly R
"Always my dinner restaurant of choice when in Taupo. Staff are very friendly and food is always..."
Malcolm Brotherton
"Nice and tasty breakfast... A bit cold inside (winter -..."
Zdeněk Šmejkal
Cafe Baku
74/100 (2669 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
European
New Zealand
International
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
International
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Pasta
Omelette
Salad
Falafel
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Juice & Smoothies
Salmon
Schnitzel
Crepes
Burger
Bagels
Juice & Smoothies
Cakes
Beef
Pesto
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Sit down
International
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Great brunch overlooking Lake Taupo. The staff is friendly and service quick. That paired with great coffee and a relaxed vibe made for a great..."
Gordie Felt
"Great selection of cabinet and menu items, both taste and presentation deserve a 5*, likewise for the ambience. Long black isn’t that fab so..."
IL Deko
"The almond croissant with creamy almond filling is in my top 3 almond croissants I've tried in NZ. Just the right balance of filling to bread. The..."
Liesl
"Cafe Baku, tucked away as a hidden gem in the heart of Taupo, is a culinary haven serving up an array of seriously delectable dishes. On my recent..."
Amin Kazemi
"A hipster feel cafe by facing Lake Taupo, seems to be quite popular with locals and visitors. Serving atypical Cafe type food, with sandwiches, cakes..."
Azimeer Manaf
"We stopped here for brunch on the way through Taupo. The food was good, vegetarian options available, friendly staff, nice view over the lake. It was..."
Dianne
"Wonderful and cozy bar to have a breakfast. Great choices and wonderful chocolate with almond..."
Giulio Toscani
"The score says it all. Really nice cafe. Food is..."
Gavin Li
"A great spot for visitors. The coffee is a bit more expensive than those up the road, yet this place is popular for a reason. The menu is decent,..."
Chantal McNaught
"I enjoyed my breakfast experience there. It seemed to be a popular place as I entered they had a few tables available. You have a choice of sitting..."
Dennis Niu
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