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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
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Curry
Lamb
Sit down
Indian
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Delivery
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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
Prime Roast
96/100 (958 ratings)
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Fast food
New Zealand
New Zealand
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Lamb
Pork
Sit down
New Zealand
Fast food
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Excellent roast pork! The meat is juicy & tender, and the skin is crispy. Comes with apple sauce. Lamp with mint sauce is good too but pork is..."
Yen Him Ho
"Absolutely best roast place I've been too ever!! I've traveled the world and this is by far outstanding! Food is amazing. Best value for money. We..."
K Michelle
"Excellent roast pork and salad sandwich. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely would recommend this place. Food prices very..."
Blair Atkinson
"This place is absolutely fantastic food is nicely priced portions are good enuff for a big moariboy eater.and food very tasty. But really need to..."
Gene Flutey
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Prime Roast and was thoroughly impressed with my meal. The lamb and pork were cooked to perfection - juicy,..."
Luke Chandler
"The shop is always clean, the service is always friendly fast and efficient. The food is definitely worth the price. And it's so filling with so many..."
Sarah-Jane Stuart
"Tasty roast meal with no frills dining at a very reasonable price, doesn’t include tourist tax like many other Taupo..."
Chris Yong
"Great owners and lovely food for the price point,affordable quality. Prime roast is a franchise and i believe this store in particular is one of the..."
H P
"Food was great, prices are decent and their rolls are so delicious and fresh tasting. Like a roast in a French..."
Rachel Henry
"Love there meals But last time we asked for 1 gravy 1 apple .repeated several times they still mucked it..."
Michelle Morrell
Kefi
94/100 (864 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mediterranean
Healthy
European
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Quiche
eggs on ciabatta pouched of cause
Cakes
Lamb
Pork
Salad
Chocolate log
Salmon
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Burger
Café
Healthy
Mediterranean
Café
European
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Eggs Benedict
Beef
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
Asian
International
Vegan Options
Indian
Asian
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Nepalese
Gluten Free Options
International
Nepalese
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Curry
Prawns
Beef
Tikka Masala
Dumplings
Lamb
Fish
Duck
Pork
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Nepalese
International
Seating
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Cash Only
Reservations
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
Carrot Cake
Bagels
Quiche
Cakes
Pancakes
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Salmon
Toasts
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
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
The Brantry
90/100 (1545 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Beef
Confit
Cheesecakes
Croquettes
Salad
Halloumi
Crab
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Salmon
Cheesecake
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
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
Balti
Vegetarian Friendly
Nepalese
Nepalese
Gluten Free Options
Balti
Indian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Tikka Masala
Tandoori Chicken
Beef
Lamb
Eggplant
Chili
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
Nepalese
Healthy
Indian
Balti
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Digital Payments
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
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
Fox & Hounds
89/100 (1095 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Beef
Fish & chips
Salad
Scallops
Salmon
Bangers And Mash
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Pub
Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Television
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
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
The Bistro
89/100 (2248 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Burger
Confit
Beef
Creme Brulee
Tempura
Cakes
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Scallops
Pesto
Duck
Fish
Calamari
Calamares
Pork
Crème Brulée
Swordfish
Prawns
Sit down
Healthy
New Zealand
European
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
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
Edgewater Restaurant
88/100 (692 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Fish
Beef
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Salmon
Chowder
Prawns
Lamb
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Waterfront
Dinner
Fine Dining
"The restaurant looks up market, the moment you escorted inside. There is a real feeling of quality. We were greeted by staff who genuinely engaged..."
Noel Munford
"Had a beautiful romantic evening here and the food was devine. The view was..."
Iso Anderson
"Nice quiet restaurant on the lakefront with beautiful sunset views. Small but well thought out menu. All the food we had was delicious (we had salmon..."
James Thompson
"Nice restaurant across the road from where we stayed at the Phoenix Resort. Prime location & very highly..."
JT
"We stayed at the hotel and had dinner at this hotel restaurant. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious and we didn't have to wait..."
Christine
"Food was great, lovely scenery, we experienced very good service from all of the staff. Had the fish of the day with some chips and a very nice pea..."
Jaco van Staden
"A classy restaurant with a lovely view. A bit pricey but well worth the money. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS and the service was excellent...."
Jana Urbanová
"What a lovely place to have lunch and a glass of champagne, spectacular view, great service and the food was excellent. Deffinatly going..."
Lynda Robertson
"Meals were pleasing to the pallet. As a group celebrating our sons belated 30th birthday, we are extremely impressed by the attentiveness of the..."
Clive Roake
"Absolutely beautiful experience! Loved every moment, such a stunning setting, food and service were top class! The ducks loved it..."
Mark Titley
Indian Delights Taupo - Lake View Indian Restaurant & Bar.
88/100 (1492 ratings)
Restaurants
Halal
Arabic
Indian
Arabic
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Balti
Diner
Indian
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lamb
Chili
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
Indian
Balti
Arabic
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Delivery
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Full Bar
Takeout
Digital Payments
Accepts Mastercard
Free Wifi
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Validated Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Balti
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Wine Bar
International
Indian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Tikka Masala
Tandoori Chicken
Chilli Chicken
Lamb
Fish
Chili
Curry
Sit down
Indian
Wine Bar
International
Buffet
Full Bar
Serves Alcohol
Digital Payments
Wine and Beer
Free Wifi
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Delivery
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Cakes
Lamb
Salad
Salmon
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Café
Café
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
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
The Steak House Taupo
87/100 (2018 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
European
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Burger
Creme Brulee
Croquettes
Beef
Sirloin Steak
Crème Brulée
Ham Croquettes
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Filet Mignon
Ribs
Prawns
Sit down
New Zealand
Steakhouse
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
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
Plateau
87/100 (1885 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Calamares
Burger
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Beef
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Seafood Platters
Ribs
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Confit
Oyster
Calamari
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Gastropub
Contemporary
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
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
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
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Calamares
Burger
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Chowder
Beef
Cheesecake
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Meatballs
Duck
Cheesecakes
Oyster
Calamari
Sit down
European
Bar
New Zealand
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Street Parking
Waterfront
Cash Only
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
After-hours
Dinner
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
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
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
European
Contemporary
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Calamares
Lamb
Salmon
Bruschette
Pesto
Beef
Fish
Chowder
Pork
Tapas
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Scallops
Duck
Focaccia
Paella
Calamari
Croquettes
Risotto
Halloumi
Mussels
Sit down
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Private Dining
Street Parking
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
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
Lake Bistro
86/100 (1181 ratings)
Restaurants
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Breakfast
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Lamb
Fish
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
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Table Service
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Mid-range
"Weve been meaning to try Lake Bistro since we moved to Taupo and weren't disappointed. We sat on the terrace and caught the end of a sunset and were..."
Tony Moore
"Lovely experience great location service and food. I had the fish of the day which was Harpuka (grouper) and really delicious - several members of..."
Susan Hardwick-Smith
"Amazing food, accompanied by a great selection of drinks. Very lovely staff who would look after you and the outdoor seating was just lovely with..."
Yves Madriaga
"Taupō’s best hidden local gem! Their pastries are the best in NZ. Such a gorgeous vibe with the cosy fit out, & views of the lake. We love the..."
Jessica Harrison
"Delicious breakfast/brunch amongst leafy enclosed terrace with glorious views of lake and mountains. Turkish eggs, Duck hash and smashed avocado all..."
Julie Wood
"After a long day meeting new people, it was topped off with an awesome experience at the lake Bistro, so good that ten strangers became one. Keep up..."
Chris Bowman
"Everything was amazing. From the service, the food, to the setting. Not one complaint. 10/10 highly recommend. We will be..."
Lucinda Hepi
"Incredible food!! Everything we ordered was just perfect! Service was amazing - a beautiful atmosphere with views of the lake :) We were really..."
Ayres Electrical Services Ltd
"A great spot to meet for coffee, brunch or an afternoon cocktail. The food and service is consistently excellent. Highly..."
Marni McGregor
"Best food on our holiday! This restaurant a few blocks from the CBD was awesome! Amazingly tender pork belly and super crackly crackling. Fresh..."
Layla Robinson
"Great restaurant, excellent service, great for hosting a meeting day as well. Exceeded expectations all around - A team that seemed to enjoy their..."
Tracey Clavis
"Fantastic service from our lovely waitress. Food was delicious for all 5 of us. Thank you for a great evening..."
Sonya Warne
"Delicious food served on the terrace. Despite being late winter the heating was excellent, we had a large group of 9 and everyone had a very..."
Robin Stevenson
"Lovely restaurant, amazing fresh food, great menu, it was hard to decide what to order. Our kids loved the kids menu and their meals and they had a..."
Madonna Woodward
"We were a group of 18 and we had a great dinner, excellent internal decor and most importantly, great food. I would highly recommend the Lake..."
Rupert Lerm
"Stopped in for coffee while out walking, lovely setting but not super pushchair friendly. Nice coffee, comfortable seating friendly..."
Vic Beacock
"We loved our evening together with good friends and great food. I had the pork and it was cooked well but I would of liked some vegetables with my..."
Helen Dredge
"We returned to The Lake Bistro after an unfortunate experience. We had a wonderful time. The Maître d was smiling and pleasant. All the other staff..."
Phil Speers
Mole & Chicken
86/100 (1391 ratings)
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Burger
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Prawns
Schnitzel
Beef
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Duck
Calamari
Fish & chips
Pork
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Gift Cards Available
Seating
Parking Available
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Television
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Food was beautiful. My steak was done to my liking. Husband had fish of the day. Beautiful sauce. It was fairly busy and my Hubby had to ask a second..."
Jenny Little
"Fantastic place! We were so tired after completing the Tongariro alpine crossing that wanted to have a nice reward. And the place didn’t let us..."
Olga Iftinka
"Delicious food - this place deserves its high ratings. Don’t worry that it’s not in the centre of town, it’s busy and lively. Make sure to make..."
Nick Pitt
"It was an extremely busy night but the service did not falter. Great range of food and drinks (to be expected from a full bar on offer). Food came..."
Jina Hong
"Busy, popular, full of locals. Always a good..."
Celia Grant
"A nice surprise at evening. Perfect two entrée on every level. Duck wonton is flavourful with perfect skin and filling. The sauce is making the..."
Anthony Yuan
"A nice and warm restaurant. The staffs are friendly and provide warm greeting. The size of the dishes is quite impressive and the flavor is quite..."
Siegfried Tsai
"Just wow. This food was impeccable. Completely unexpected and delicious- we struggled to eat it all but couldn’t fault anything with the food...."
Jessica Soppitt
"Clearly a local favorite. Busy at both bar and restaurant, and food was well portioned, and great value. Burger was huge (as you can see) and..."
Hamish McLean
"We were recommended to this place by Baycrest Thermal Lodge. We just wanted a light bite after a long day and it was less than 10 minutes to walk it...."
Martin Sydenham
"Good chose for quality food in Taupo. Dinner time start at 5:30 but they have another menu for afternoon. It was very good which is out of my..."
Jenny Yao
"Absolutely best food I have ever had. I had a taste of the won ton, aranchini, duck fat potato, pork belly and they were all incredible. Please open..."
kayce henderson
"Went to this place on Good Friday but it wasn't too busy and no public holiday surcharge. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful without..."
Anna Carlaw
"5 stars all around. Duck Wontons were to die for! Everything we ate was delicious! Staff were professional! Place was clean and inviting, romantic on..."
AJ Williams
"Gourmet dish! Highly..."
Jay Sevilla
"Perfect spot for dinner. Great food, relaxing atmosphere, fantastic service. Eye fillet was cooked perfectly! Will definitely be..."
Stefan M
"This place never lets us down . Food is delicious, and serve very friendly. Thanks again for a lovely evening. If you like dark beer, try the Black ..."
Shaun & Rita Eastell
Lake Bistro
86/100 (807 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lamb
Fish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Weve been meaning to try Lake Bistro since we moved to Taupo and weren't disappointed. We sat on the terrace and caught the end of a sunset and were..."
Tony Moore
"Lovely experience great location service and food. I had the fish of the day which was Harpuka (grouper) and really delicious - several members of..."
Susan Hardwick-Smith
"Amazing food, accompanied by a great selection of drinks. Very lovely staff who would look after you and the outdoor seating was just lovely with..."
Yves Madriaga
"Taupō’s best hidden local gem! Their pastries are the best in NZ. Such a gorgeous vibe with the cosy fit out, & views of the lake. We love the..."
Jessica Harrison
"Delicious breakfast/brunch amongst leafy enclosed terrace with glorious views of lake and mountains. Turkish eggs, Duck hash and smashed avocado all..."
Julie Wood
"After a long day meeting new people, it was topped off with an awesome experience at the lake Bistro, so good that ten strangers became one. Keep up..."
Chris Bowman
"Everything was amazing. From the service, the food, to the setting. Not one complaint. 10/10 highly recommend. We will be..."
Lucinda Hepi
"Incredible food!! Everything we ordered was just perfect! Service was amazing - a beautiful atmosphere with views of the lake :) We were really..."
Ayres Electrical Services Ltd
"A great spot to meet for coffee, brunch or an afternoon cocktail. The food and service is consistently excellent. Highly..."
Marni McGregor
"Best food on our holiday! This restaurant a few blocks from the CBD was awesome! Amazingly tender pork belly and super crackly crackling. Fresh..."
Layla Robinson
"Great restaurant, excellent service, great for hosting a meeting day as well. Exceeded expectations all around - A team that seemed to enjoy their..."
Tracey Clavis
"Fantastic service from our lovely waitress. Food was delicious for all 5 of us. Thank you for a great evening..."
Sonya Warne
"Delicious food served on the terrace. Despite being late winter the heating was excellent, we had a large group of 9 and everyone had a very..."
Robin Stevenson
"Lovely restaurant, amazing fresh food, great menu, it was hard to decide what to order. Our kids loved the kids menu and their meals and they had a..."
Madonna Woodward
"We were a group of 18 and we had a great dinner, excellent internal decor and most importantly, great food. I would highly recommend the Lake..."
Rupert Lerm
"Stopped in for coffee while out walking, lovely setting but not super pushchair friendly. Nice coffee, comfortable seating friendly..."
Vic Beacock
"We loved our evening together with good friends and great food. I had the pork and it was cooked well but I would of liked some vegetables with my..."
Helen Dredge
"We returned to The Lake Bistro after an unfortunate experience. We had a wonderful time. The Maître d was smiling and pleasant. All the other staff..."
Phil Speers
Tipsy Trout
86/100 (792 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Fish & Chips
Curry
Sit down
New Zealand
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great casual restaurant - friendly helpful staff with great smiles - food was excellent - great value for money - not overpriced!!!!! Adults and..."
Deb
"Went to this restaurant last night, had a fantastic night, friendly staff, and food to die for!!! Curry of the day is definitely one of the best we..."
Sue Mackay
"Relaxed,casual dinning, in a stunning location, beautiful food, together with friendly helpful service. Have enjoyed this restaurant many times, pity..."
Jennah
"Great local place for breakfast, lunch or just a cold drink after a ride/run. Glen the chef has some amazing experience and when we asked for plant..."
Scott Devonport
"Beautiful little cozy place near the beach. Definitely makes one of the best coffee in the area. Great selection of teas as well if you not a coffee..."
Khurram Aziz
"We have been coming to Kinloch for over 20 years, but this is our first visit to Tipsy Trout in many many years. Previous incarnations were rather..."
Lena Jenkins
"Great place on a wet day. Good coffee and mulled wine, but no fish and poor selection of slice or cake. They catered for gluten free but not ordinary..."
Rita
"Over from Sunny Coast Queensland and pop out for a drive. Found this lovely Cafe and had BLT and a pot of chips. Amazing food, well presented and..."
Larry Haines
"We went to the Tipsy Trout as a birthday present for my partner and absolutely loved it, the burgers were so delicious and filling, by far the best..."
Catherine Pearson
"I ordered the Tipsy Big Breakfast & my Partner ordered the Bacon Eggs Benedict, and although it was a busy day and it took around 25 minutes for the..."
Jordan
"Amazing food! We had to wait a little long (understandably as we were a group of 8) but totally worth it! Beautifully cooked and presented. Staff..."
Michaela Lambert
"Amazing place! The food is incredible, our table of 7 ordered 5 of the southern fried chicken burgers, 1 salt and pepper squid and 1 BLAT. It was a..."
Phillippa Owler
"UPDATE 18/01/2021: local- and awesome - Lakeman beer now on tap!! Great restaurant for locals and visitors alike. The setting is optimum with indoor..."
Nico Fournier
"Six of us had coffee ,lunch and dinner at this Cafe, great selection of meals that were very enjoyable and a reasonable price. No complaints..."
Desmond Easden
"Lovely meals. Great service. Thanks to the young lad who recommended the fish dish tonight. He was lovely and attentive and we appreciated the..."
Lee Wilson
"My partner and I had an awesome dinner at the Tipsy Trout. The staff were wonderful and attentive too. They also gave great advice when we couldn't..."
Natasha Phillips (Tash)
"Great food with friendly..."
Stephen Tan
"Friendly little eating establishment. Not very private or intimate .Food was promptly served but I wouldn't have called my steak 'fillet' more..."
marty leith
Paetiki Bakery Restaurant
85/100 (650 ratings)
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New Zealand
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Lunch
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Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Incredible flavoursome pies. Huge selection of good quality pies here. First time being here and will definitely come back at somestage. I highly..."
THEO
"Outstanding pies. Tasted: Pepper steak in creamy sauce. Pastry: Buttery, slightly flaky, soft yet crisp. Perfect pastry to filling ratio. Filling:..."
Damian Husted
"Award winning pies…..."
Wileen Lim
"Best pies ever. When we come to Taupō we always get pies from here. My favorite is the steak and cheese but to be honest they're all absolutely..."
Kevin HaeHae
"Another place where we liked it so much, we came back for round 2 while on vacation! They just offer a really simple thing, we put delicious filling..."
Jay
"We stopped by to grab some food before heading down to Ruapehu. I wasn't planning on getting anything but saw that they had award-winning pies (Lam's..."
Benedict Uy
"Travelled from UK to Taupo for a pepper steak pie. Well worth the journey. The trout had mince and was equally delighted,..."
Tim Cooke
"Best pies in the whole town, we love coming here all the time. Only issue is that the pies are a little expensive but its worth it!!! Very..."
NecrothorN
"F**k the lake go to spa road bakery! Easy parking.walk up to to cabinet food and take your time! Huge selection of pies to choose from. The pastry..."
Gavin
"Delicious, so much choice. We ordered the hot chips, a sausage, creamy mushroom pie, a pepper steak pie and an apple crumble. So delicious, would..."
Ruth O'Connor
"Absolutely delicious pies, the chips are seasoned perfectly and the price and service was great definitely..."
Tylah Sayer
"I got fried chicken and a kransky sausage here and it was delicious. a bit expensive at $10 total but I was hungry and hungover and it fixed that!..."
Willy
"They do the famous in NZ Lams pies so who could not be happy with this..."
Eric Fleming
"Delicious! Tried the lasagne pie and it had a great flavour and so satisfying. Warm & inviting..."
Iulia Moraru
"They had a vegetarian pie that was quite..."
Katie Mills
"Really nice pies. The lasagne pie was..."
A H
Fox & Hounds
85/100 (758 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
British
Gluten Free Options
European
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Gluten Free Options
Lunch
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Drinks
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Lamb
Fish
Pork
Beef
Fish & chips
Salad
Scallops
Salmon
Bangers And Mash
Bar
New Zealand
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Family style
Wine and Beer
Takeout
Gift Cards Available
Television
Highchairs Available
Street Parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
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Lunch
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
The Bay Bar & Brasserie
84/100 (311 ratings)
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Pizza
Gastropub
Bar
New Zealand
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Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Fish
Pork
Salad
Prawns
Lamb
Sit down
Bar
Pizza
Gastropub
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"First time dining here, nice ambiance and great staff friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. Service was excellent and the meals were on the mark,..."
Grant McAneaney
"Wow, what a great little place. Atmosphere was great and it was nice and warm thanks to the log burner sitting in the dining room. Service was casual..."
DebHead
"Had a fab meal last night. Garlic Prawns, then the 1/2 Cray. Banoffee Pizza for dessert. I think this has to be one of the nicest meals we have had..."
Tina Gamblin
"We just stopped for lunch and shared a Pepperoni pizza between us, but if we're ever in the Area near Acacia Bay again we'll seek this place out..."
David Boulton
"We stopped here for dinner last night and we loved it so much we came back again for dinner tonight. The food was fantastic - would highly recommend..."
Nicola Cavanagh
"Delicious food and yummy icecream for dessert. The restaurant was in walking distance to our B&B. Definitely would come..."
Lisa Haubensak
"Great kai and great service. The availability of quality top shelf liqour is..."
shinelle thomson
"Nice place if you are close by. Staff was nice, the food was good, salad could be fresher and the location is what it is. But overall a nice..."
Sebastian Eika
"My partner and I love coming here to relax, and I mostly enjoy their Thomas & Rose Watermelon cider and he has the Waikato draught beer (on tap)...."
iLanRha
"Stopped in on our way home from a walk around the bays and had a absolutely wonderful experience with the staff and especially the food, (flavours to..."
Francis Gates
"We were walk ins on the Sunday over Waitangi weekend. The manager found us a table and we were very pleasantly surprised. I had the steak and my..."
Champak Mehta
"Always a pleasure to dine here. It has a relaxing..."
#GRIMBEAM
"Food tasted pretty good. Friendly staff. The owner needs to get the toilet lock..."
Lina
"Good value, basic pub decor but the food was..."
Chris Toal
"Fabulous food and service!! We were a party of 11 and celebrated our wedding anniversary. We've been here before and were not disappointed. Thank you..."
Anne Morgan
"Great food. Got pizzas and a crème brûlée and they were both 10/10. Service was awesome, the girls that served us were very clear about wait times..."
Campbell Reid
"We had an amazing meal. The staff were awesome. They couldn't do enough for you. There was a group who could have made a little less noise. Despite..."
Terry Quinn
"Walked in on a Thursday night without a booking and were told we could have a table for an hour. Come 30 minutes later, they had worked their magic..."
Andrew Milford
"This place is awesome great service, great food. I was happy sitting on the Bar side and the staff always ask if I need a top up which is great. The..."
Dre Gee
Pavilion Restaurant
84/100 (138 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Salad
Duck
Salmon
Lamb
European
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"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
Dixie Brown's
84/100 (6794 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Vegan Options
New Zealand
European
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Cakes
Chowder
Burger
Cheesecake
Lamb
Pesto
Ribs
Beef
Fish
Pork
Prawns
Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Pasta
Toasts
Salad
Scallops
Omelette
Calamari
Waffles
Calamares
Salmon
Meatballs
Cheesecakes
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
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
Bistro Lago
83/100 (1545 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Burger
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Beef
Crawfish
Catfish
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Lamb
Risotto
Fish
Tuna
Pork
Salmon
Fish & chips
Sit down
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Brunch
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
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Pizza
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Dinner
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Tiramisu
Pasta
Cheesecakes
Salad
Lasagne
Scallops
Carbonara
Calamari
Cannelloni
Risotto
Mussels
Lamb
Calamares
Bruschette
Salmon
Pesto
Sit down
European
Italian
Pizza
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
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
Jolly Good Fellows
82/100 (2258 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Burger
Nachos
Bangers And Mash
Lasagne
Shrimp
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Fish & chips
Chowder
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Waterfront
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great pub with good honest pub meals. You won’t leave hungry! Whether it’s a nice sunny day and you sit outside or inside by the fire you get..."
Danno Williams
"Pretty good pub food in a great spot! We had the fish & chips (friggin amazing batter) and pan fried fish on mash with creamy caper sauce. Both were..."
Jacqueline Orr
"We had two great burgers. One beef and one chicken. Both with a unique spin thanks to the toppings. The service was the best and our orders were..."
Steve Christian
"A good choice in Taupo. Great service, super view, fun atmosphere. Good pub grub food. We went back because the staff were so..."
Meran Moore
"Lovely spot for lunch or a drink with views over the lake. Service was friendly and efficient, food was hot and tasty. One of our favorite spots in..."
Donaleen Shiell
"Place was full when we came so have to wait when a table became available. A bit of a wait for our orders too. I was getting hungry so ate at once..."
Cynthia G
"Only had to deal with one staff throughout our dinner and she was lovely. Service was quick and food was delicious and our group loved it. Only..."
Ecl Z
"Great atmosphere and both the food and the service was AMAZING. I honestly wish I could have stayed a few more days to go..."
Rhett McCoullough
"Love this place, great food, great beer, real lovely friendly people. For me personally love the values, supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦 Genuinely caring..."
Eddie Peel (Ed)
"Best food and service we have had in Taupō this week. Plus a great view over the lake and cold beers. See you again next year...."
Beau Mcleod
"We dined at Jolly Good Fellows last night. The bar and restaurant were full (so good to see) - We had booked for a Table of 8 - The staff - every..."
Jude Hanson
"Awesome food and service with a great looking of Lake Taupo. All staffs are very friendly and helpful. There are lots of car parking in off street...."
Kazal Karmaker
"Exceptional service and food, everything was just perfect, catering for a large birthday group. Jollies really went the extra mile, even opening..."
Rich Brett
"Great views, fantastic atmosphere and reasonable prices. Most of the staff bar one young waitress were lovely. Will definitely be back. Loved all our..."
Dani Berry
"Decent place just 30 meters from the lake shore - you can enjoy the view while you eat. I had a fish and chips with mushy peas and I can easly..."
Jakub Orłowski