The best Lunch in Taupo | Sluurpy updated in May

"We got a number of pies and sandwiches for a Saturday training day. And the food was totally amazing. Everyone commented on how delicious the pies..."

Lisa Jowett

Shakayla Manion

Gagan Singh

Pami Saini

Zakk Lesene

Skar Kish

Fox & Hounds

89/100 (1095 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Smk Southern Meat Kitchen

"Friendly staff, nice atmosphere. The garlic bread was amazing as was the steak, the pulled pork was a little dry but still very tasty. Good size..."

Robyn McCorkindale

"Nice place, tried on a whim, food and drinks came out quick. Staff were friendly. Only downside was the platter. A table for 4, it just doesn't..."

Campbelljanelucy

"A delicious BBQ place in Taupo is very welcomed. We were really hungry after walking the Tongariro Crossing. You can definitely smell BBQ as you..."

Jay

"Was so satisfied with the food and service. We ordered the platter and every element on the platter was so delicious. There chilli sauce was awesome..."

도동도동

"This was really quite a nice dinner. Kids meals were generous and well enjoyed, our fried chicken was huge and we were glad to split it with a..."

Peter Tyson

"Great shared board with a good selection of meats on rice. Tidy premises and friendly staff. Had a nice kids meal..."

Milan “MrPotterSmith” Potter

"I've had American bbq in the US and i can't in honesty say that this matched that. The reality is that this is southern bbq INSPIRED as opposed to..."

Devils Advocate (Chiwi)

"Was looking around the internet for somewhere to eat before arriving in Taupo an picked SMK and it did not disappoint! Excellent service and..."

Abe Obrien

"Amazing! We got a share box diner for 2. We added cornbread and bacon Mac and cheese aswell so we could try everything and we're not disappointed at..."

Sarah Smith

"All of the food coming out looked delicious. We had the platter for 2 with a side of Mac n cheese, and it was a big feed. All the flavours were..."

Ross Wilkinson

"Had a very delightful meal here, our reserved table was right by the window we got the early so we had the whole place to ourselve. Enjoy the..."

Honesty Thompson

"Great BBQ restaurant, great variety on the menu and such a warm, cosy atmosphere. The meals came in large portions which is good if you’re looking..."

definitely not me

"Best chicken I have had in my life! It was succulent and juicy. The chips and gravy just throw the dish over the edge. I was absolutely blown..."

Emma Funaki

"Friendly staff and nice BBQ. We got a pit meal and added an extra meat. We also tried the cornbread (not the best we've had). It was more than enough..."

Peter Finlay

"The food was amazing! Definitely worth a visit! Meat was super tender and flavourful and the bread tasted like buttery pastry..."

Lisa Bell

"Person ordered burger pulled pork, said was best burger tasted. Steak was cooked as requested and all food..."

Michelle

"Had really nice burgers in this stylish place. Both brisket and pulled pork burgers were..."

Sami Tiainen

Piccolo Licensed Cafe

88/100 (1687 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Beautiful, beautiful kai, the presentation is on point and the flavors will absolutely take you to another level. My daughters, my mokopuna and I..."

Ngaire Takuira - Mita

"If you're looking for an early morning great coffee, stop at Piccolo! Whether you're heading up the mountain early or need your supreme fix, they..."

Jessica Harrison

"My partner is gluten intolerant and the French toast option for her was 8.5/10 because the toast was soaked not dipped as gluten free toast is always..."

Casey Namana

"Delicious coffee this morning. Try the breakfast special. Eggs on toast with bacon. Nicely presented and good value. They have a good sauce rack for..."

J B

"Enjoyed delicious breakfast. The coffee was really authentic and tasty. Highly..."

Kaeru No.1

"Stopped for brunch 4th Feb 2023 Delicious 😋 great food,service and quality & price. French toast, with bananas bacon, fruit compote, maple syrup..."

VANESSA TOLSON-GODDARD

"Soooo good! Food was beautiful, especially the rosti. Really good coffee, attentive and friendly staff and super impressed with cleanliness. When..."

Susie

"Keto friendly cafe; they have a Keto menu. We order the keto blat with cauliflower chip and keto pizza. The blat is very yummy. The pizza base is..."

Karen Chung

"Very beautiful cafe delicious food and drink. They cater to your needs have a good range of food and comfortable seating. The only thing was the..."

LadyWildWolf

"Chicken strudle was ok, coffee decent, smoked salmon pizza was good. Staff were friendly, cabin like atmosphere. Will be happy to come back for..."

Winston Ng

"Food was well cooked and delicious, variety of menu options and cabinet food. Pricing pretty typical for Cafe food. Gluten free options..."

Jeff McLuckie

"Fantastic service from the waitresse and waitors here, the lady talked through all the things in the cabinet and recommend different menu items, she..."

Carol A

"This is a great cafe for breakfast and they make amazing..."

Allan Sparrow

The Mira Thai And Seafood Restaurant

"Beautiful ambience and decor. Quick service. Good food. We went at 2ish in the afternoon and we were the only customers. Nice and peaceful. We..."

swati pawar

"We dined at this restaurant for lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional flavors that met our expectations, accompanied by a delightful..."

Alfredo Jr Fallarme

"While walking around in the morning we came across this Thai Restaurant and made a booking for dinner. Place look appealing and the person taking our..."

Patrick Zuluaga

"A decent thai restaurant in Taupo. Just need to have some Asian food after a few days eating western food. Overall, it is not..."

Ray文 “ChampagneRayman”

"Loved all our food, starters we amazing we had the muscles and fried chicken nibbles. Mains, lobster tail and wagu beef. Beautiful Thai food. Will..."

Chloe Black

"Popped in for dinner last night on a whim (we were just passing by) and was pleasantly surprised at how good everything was - service was super..."

Lily

"So beautiful a restaurant. Such kind and intuitive staff, amazing food and variety, meals came out in such good time, fantastic location, and great..."

Mia Lamerton

"Tried this restaurant last night and were not disappointed. Food was delicious, ambience was good, and service was warm and friendly. Food took..."

Stephen Lasham

"Definitely recommend the Tom Kha soup ! We ordered Pad Thai , Green curry and Tom Kha soup all were delicious and presented well . Loved the ambience..."

Lani Ray

"I am a big fan of Thai food. And I was lucky to find a best Thai restaurant ever on my holiday! All the food we had were amaging, fresh and full of..."

Suzie S

Indian Delights Taupo - Lake View Indian Restaurant & Bar.

88/100 (1492 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"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

Paetiki Pizza House

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Excellent and friendly service. Easy to use online ordering, with prompt replies. The Pizza was fabulous and so were the oven fries. We highly..."

Kath

"We only buy pizza from them. The place is clean and the staff understand people have allergies and work in a way to keep people safe. Their pizza is..."

Erica Kaufmann

"Great pizza and service as always. Staff are super welcoming and my son loves getting his..."

Nikaela Van Wingerden

"One good recent google review, and being parked outside, too tired to cook and hungry to boot. We ordered two large pizzas and 10 mins later they..."

Noel Munford

"Very nice pizza, good value and plenty of toppings. Staff are always super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend! You won’t be..."

Arohaina Daniels

"Absolutely delish! I got a super supreme pizza and some hot brownies. Very tasty! Highly..."

Renee

"Great pizza and some unique flavours . We were just passing through but it was very good food. see you next..."

Christiaan Herzogenrath

"Great quality food here. Burgers were very good, hot chips and potato wedges are excellent. A little bit pricey on the chips and wedges. Very..."

David Shepherd

"Best pizza in taupo , great flavours and fusion of sauce makes it delicious and delicate price . 10/10..."

akash khullar

"Yum, Kudos on the food. Prompt hot and well..."

lee blah blah

Tokyo Sushi

"Great sushi. Fresh and varied. Many options that are for everyone, including the classics that everyone loves. Definitely come here for a cheap..."

Jordan

"Stopped on our drive to Tauranga, I'm usually very loyal to st Pierres, but I'd say this is the best sushi in New Zealand. Way better than going..."

Richy Anderson

"Nice place to have Japanese food! They have different types of sushi to choose from, and they all are tasty. The udon is nice..."

Emma Ke

"Tasty sushi with reasonable price in Taupo. I love their Nigiri Salmon&cheese, Teriyaki Salmon and Roll Tempura. The inside of the restaurant is..."

mikushiii

"Lots of different type of sushi to choose from (plenty of seafood options). We were here on Wednesday around 1pm, big queue and seats were full...."

Johnny Montoya

"Some of the best sushi in Taupo these days. Fresh, clean and the Teriyaki Salmon is real tasty! But get in quick. It sells out..."

Joy Jackson

"My favorite place for sushi and very simple but absolutely delicious Donburi bowls. Very affordable and the staff are amazing. Tidy place..."

Herita Tahau

"I got medium rice and teriyaki chicken. It was awesome and nicely portioned for a really cheap price ($10). There were about 20 small pieces of..."

Elsa Ong

"The sushi was good and well-priced. There were enough varieties and..."

Linda P.

"This is our favorite sushi place. Love the offer of hot food... extra meat is always good 👍 😋 Reasonable priced and good size pieces. ..."

Simone Stevenson

"One of the best sushi I’ve ever had. The cheese salmon sushi was so good i still think of it! Hope i can go there and try it again..."

Yong Min Cha

"Delicious! Lovely atmosphere, great service, sushi is delicious..."

M J

"Nicest sushi in town for me. They run out of the teriyaki chicken quite early though so can be hard to take some home for dinner (i pop in about 3)..."

Hannah Westwood

"Excellent taste, friendly staff, and immaculate place!! Salmon was as fresh as it can be and small sizes perfect for kids. The leftover maintained..."

Sandy Lee

"Lovely sushi. Prices are very good and you can get a good meal for about $10 (NZ). Their Tiriaki chicken they make is absolutely..."

Daniel Roodt

Indian Affair

88/100 (2650 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"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)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"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

Wild Bean Cafe

Ben Purcell

Shardia Darlington

Espresso Cove

"Beautiful cafe right on the lakefront. Gorgeous views of the lake, spacious cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Prompt service, the ladies today..."

Arohaina Daniels

"We really enjoyed our breakfast here. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Their kids menu was great and the avocado on toast was so..."

Olga Iftinka

"Beautiful cafe by the lake. The salmon rosti was absolutely delicious. The staff is nice and the vibe is chilled. Also we got the food and the drinks..."

Beatriz Rodriguez Moran

"This is a go to experience of consistency. Great service, good portions of lovely food, a lovely Cafe feeling, and all with a wonderful view. No..."

Noel Munford

"Our bike group often call in here for our after ride debrief and coffee! Always accommodating whether it's 10 or 20 people. Great, quick service and..."

Alison McGregor

"Staying next door so decided to have breakfast there this morning. What a lovely place, staff were very friendly & attentive. We had 1 big..."

Jo Meo

"Stunning lake views. Super friendly staff! Delicious, beautifully presented breakfast. Very nice coffee. Too cheap! You should charge..."

Andrea Rice

"enjoyed having breakfast here, warm and cosy..."

A T

"What a great café down on the lakefront looking out on the mountains away from the busy streets of the main. Perfect coffee and delicious breakfast..."

Simon Owens

"See - it’s definitely a 5 star experience- food and location experience and staff are fantastic - BUT please don’t close your 2pm menu when we..."

mandy crozier

Double Happy Takeaways

"I suppose the reviews tell you everything. This is a great spot for any Chinese or fish and chips takeaways you require. Plenty of choice and decent..."

Jude B

"Best take away we have ever eaten. The wonton soup was superbly made. Food containers hold the food firmly without leaks and are full to the brim!..."

Hristo Damyanov

"Really good Chinese Takeaway in Taupo! Very good value and great portion sizes. They have combos and specials inside so worth a visit. Regular scoop..."

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"There always friendly service from the staff. Plenty of good deals and the Food is filling and good. It's always busy from the locals to the..."

Sarah-Jane Stuart

"They say you should always go where the locals go. We found this place on google maps. It is not on the main tourist drag but further back in the..."

Gerri S

"Definitely recommended!!Yummy food, friendly staff, and large..."

Nicole Hsiao

"Great food fast and friendly. Very popular, busy takeaway. Glad we stumbled across this little beauty. Definitely be coming here when we're back in..."

Char Puohotaua

"Good price for the quantity of food you..."

Dave Hartnell

"Classic takeaway spot. Food was good and well..."

Dan Burrell

"Really large selection and some great family deals. Friendly staff and decent wait times. I ended up choosing the smorgasbord. Good value for money..."

Mel Phimester

Spa Gate Fish And Chips

"Massive portion! Ordered the fish of the day and the beer battered chips. I also ordered one shrimp kebab. One piece of the fish and the chips could..."

Rhiannon Wallace

"The fish was amazing and fresh. We got a value pack for $24 NZD which included 2 fish, 2 hot dogs (Pluto pups), 4 chicken nuggets and a large serving..."

Phillip

"Best fish we had in NZ so far… Really amazing so crisp and tender, will really recommend it. The inside of the shop is very old and not very..."

Jimie Malan

"Best fish n chips and worth the stop if you're ever in Taupo. Taupo was our pit stop on our way back to Auckland from Napier. The fish and chips and..."

Ulamila Dalo

"Probably one of the best Fish & Chips we have tasted in New Zealand! The snapper fish was tender and delicious, and batter was crispy. Portions were..."

Dominic and Grace In Love

"Fish and chips are great as well as the squid rings and corn dog. It's also not too pricey. Highly recommend to grab and bring to the lake. Be sure..."

Jaskarn Bains

"The fish was beautifully cooked the batter was light and crispy, the cheese burger was big with fresh lettuce and tomato and a good size patty. Would..."

The Skies the limit dronestar

"Don't expect to eat there because the place is not conducive to do so witj the limited dining space. But the food was absolutely amazing. Absolute..."

Sarah Ong

"Stopped there on way home from Rotorua, was very impressed, best fish & Chips we have had for a long time. Definitely calling in again when next in..."

Beverley Murray

"This is without a lie, some of the best Fish EVER!! The kitchen is immaculately clean and on full display. The customer service is so friendly and..."

Velane66

"I chose this place from the reviews and could see why people rate it high! Big family of 14 we ordered 2 $60 family packs & 9 burgers. Everything was..."

Taylor-Louise Turner

"Stopped in on our way north from Hawke's Bay. We're a family of 6 and the cost of a delicious fast food staple, was the best value we've found in..."

Vicki

"Everything about the spa gate fish and chips is good. We had a $24 pack. Two fish, two hot dogs and chips. Good solid meal. Great..."

Devon Bruce

"Pick the right delivery day and you get the freshest fish Gurnard is my choice today straight from the delivery..."

Lyn Lealand

"The best fish and chips in Taupo. Bought the $50 value pack for a family of five and it was worth every penny. Thank..."

Jacinta Brown

"Huge pieces of fish, fantastic meal yet again. Best fish and chips we've found so far. Can order on line for pick up and they do delivery..."

Tara Stewart

Plateau

87/100 (1885 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"We had a lovely experience here!! We were looking for a restaurant with good seafood. Hit the spot with this pick. Started with a seafood platter and..."

Carl DSilva

"We dined here for a celebration dinner . Excellent service and delicious meal. Finished off the night in front of the fire with desert and ports. ..."

Michelle P

"We dined at Plateau Restaurant tonight and we were very satisfied with whole meal and friendly service, it also has a great atmosphere/vibe to the..."

Mel Obers

"Had dinner here new years eve, we had no booking and they managed to give us a outside table which was great, the service was very good and we all..."

Reon Barnfield

"Very pleasant, really nice food, service alittle slow and had to keep asking for water, they weren't that great at noticing that your glass was..."

Di Curley

"Don't be deceived by pub-like atmosphere! The food was actually pretty good, and service was amazing! We were all impressed, and really enjoyed our..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"I got to Taupo every year & never knew this place was open during the day until my last visit & I'm glad I know now! Fast, friendly &..."

Colene McBride

"Shot jude. Are you gonna put your Monteiths dish on the..."

Mathew Pendleton

"Yum Yum. Once you have had this food you want more and more. My partner and I went with some friends we each ordered a different dish and each of us..."

Liz

"My partner and I got a deal voucher to eat here for lunch. It was a fabulous deal and very cheap for what you get. It was warm and inviting with..."

Gavin Goldsmith

"I came in with my partner on a Friday night and although the restaurant was busy, the staff were very friendly and did everything they could to sit..."

Jojo

"We ate at Plateau recently and found everything fantastic. We loved the winter menu and the staff were so friendly. Our meals were perfect and we..."

Mark

"We first dined at this beautiful restaurant in Feb and we amazed at the food and service. We came back 2 months later and the amazing waitress..."

peter oht

"Amazing experience! The atmosphere is so classy, cosy & comforting I love the ambiance and so did the whole family! We were lucky enough to have the..."

Taylor-Louise Turner

"We couldn't fault this delightful restaurant. From the booking process to the farewell it was simply an excellent experience. Tables are spread..."

Noel Munford

"I looked online for a decent restaurant and was delighted to have dined here. There were decent vegan options for my partner (not always easy to find..."

William W

"Wonderful food and service. We went for my mother in laws 60th and they really made an effort to make it special. A small plate and a large plate are..."

Jack Wood

"I have eaten here a few times and enjoyed their excellent menu. The staff are friendly and helpful. We didn't book a table prior, so the front of..."

Graeme Wooller

"Where to start ! The ambience was lovely! The service is 100/10, very efficient, kind, funny, and she did an amazing job (well done!) The seafood and..."

Tegan Chisnall

"Didn't take photos of all our food. But this place was sooooo delish! Make sure to book if you Wana eat here. We walked in and got 1 of 2 bar leaners..."

Brittany Tipene

"Service was excellent. Food was amazing, no complaints, every bite was a mouth sensation. Yum. Cocktails made to a high standard...."

Paul Stratford

"I went for a bit of a walk while I was in Taupo and part way through I was keen for a coffee and a bite to eat and coffee. I stumbled upon this place..."

Kym Moore

"Incredible food, great service. Been 3 times always amazing!! We will be back. Barb was incredibly attentive and very informative about the menu..."

Melissa Kennett

"I don't know what I was expecting but this was near perfect. Just all around great food, great atmosphere, great cocktails, and at a great price. I..."

Sean

"Impressive food and friendly attentive wait staff. The snack platter was good to share. Loved the lamb cutlets...."

Fraser

"Was in Taupo for a night traveling between cities for work and liked the look of this place from the outside, so decided to wonder in. I was happily..."

Talmin Pai

"Booked dinner here due to good reviews and did not disappoint. Service friendly, quick and attentive even on a busy Sat night. Food was of..."

Stacey Palmer

"Had a beautiful, delicious dinner at Plateau tonight, Venison capachio sooo very tasty would definately recommend, Beef Ragou would come back for and..."

Kim Powley

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Everything was perfect. The pork belly is to die for! Very talented chef. Atmosphere is beautiful and the service and staff are..."

Amberley Birch

"Went here for my mom’s birthday. Food was delicious and yes, locally sourced, but it didn’t seem very NZ, aside from the pavlova. I think it’s..."

Mary Ann Jawili

Tui’s Nest

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Family style

Non-smoking restaurants

"A wonderful little Cafe. New owners are super friendly. Prices are very reasonable and my coffee was superb. Would definitely come back for the mince..."

Amanda McFadden

"We had a delicious brunch here on ironman 70.3 day and they were not doing the full menu , however they did do us some scrambled eggs n bacon on..."

K Murray

"This is a secret little diamond. Located a little off the main trail, this little Cafe punches above all the "location location location" spots. We..."

Duncs

"The food was very tasty! And the service lovely but I can't find the logic in bringing out the sweet order first heated up when it's just going to..."

Anja Schaar

"Awesome brunch. Wonderful ambience. Great team. Thank you..."

Shona Roberts

"Stayed in Taupō for a few days and visited Tui's Nest 3 times! The coffee is fantastic, scones today were amazing, brunch on Saturday was delicious..."

Sue Hardiman

"Found this place to have breakfast on the first morning we were here. Went back the next day and will go back tomorrow too. Food was fabulous and..."

Simon Duxon

"As a visitor to Taupo we were glad we found this gem. It is a small local cafe with a friendly atmosphere. It is clearly popular with locals and a..."

Anne Davies

"Delicious Egg Benedict and the carrot cake is OUTSTANDING!! The service was so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend you come here at least once..."

Ariel Davalos

"Lovely little cafe, absolutely delicious..."

Nikora Wickham

Wabi Sabi Sushi

"Donburi flavour is top-notched! So yummy! I've been craving for this quality of donburi for so long. The team are also friendly. Will definitely come..."

Dawn Veridiano

"I come here for the bubble tea as I’m not a big fan of the sushi, but every time they’ve been very sweet to me. They’re very short staffed at..."

Tessa D'Alton

"The sushi was delicious accept the sweet Chilli chicken was tough. The shop is very small when diners are inside and people lined up getting orders..."

Rockbetty Cook

"The food here is amazing. The staff are very kind, and all Filipino, really. Highly suggest this..."

Rod Ferrer

"Excellent food, really good value, super quick service, very clean and tidy, best quick in and out eatery in Taupo, thanks team..."

adam lucich

"Good food and friendly..."

eddie younger

"Beautiful sushi, the best sushi, really nice eating space too, some different kinds of sushi I've never seen..."

Zane Cox

"So i visited thid place at 4:55pm which is why the selection was very low but they still had some that i liked. I got salmon on rice. deep fried..."

Carol A

"It was nice, they were nice enough to let me sit in there for nearly two hours even though I didn't order till the last 40mins, I was a bit..."

Ash Gibson

"Service was very friendly and efficient. Sushi was excellent. Coffee was the only..."

Chris Prouse

Waterside Restaurant & Bar

86/100 (2127 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Thai Delight Restaurant

86/100 (1078 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We stopped by for lunch on the way back to Auckland from Napier. They didn't have any more tables inside the restaurant but they did set us up on the..."

Benedict Uy

"Homely Thai restaurant with great food. Dishes were full of flavour and portions were just right. We had the Garlic pork, the classics- Beef Basil,..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Table for 3 during a visit to Taupo. Restaurant is very well decked out with Thai paraphernalia that gives it a nice atmosphere. Service..."

Chris Beale

"I eat here twice a week and would hate to miss one. The food is great, the service is very good and the "servers" are always good. I go there about..."

Michael Outram

"Food is delicious and full of lovely authentic Thai flavours. Service was fast and friendly and prices are reasonable. Would..."

Alison Howard

"My husband always looks for great service and this place has it!!! They treat you like royalty and the food is delicious.Not too expensive..."

Tracey Nouwens

"This is my fiance and my favourite restaurant in Taupo. Everytime we dine here we are amazed at the incredible value for money. The food is well..."

Lisa Horan

"This restaurant is superb. The food was excellent and beautifully presented as well as well priced. An inexpensive delicious meal. The service..."

Vicki

"My favourite Thai takeaways when passing through. Great value for money and the nicest food, along with great..."

Karen

"The best value Thai takeaway in Taupo. The staff are always so freindly and..."

Celeste Bowden

"This restaurant was amazing. We just happened upon it and were delighted. Everything was wonderful. We hightly..."

Becky And Bill

"I have constantly been amazed at the quality of this establishment. Everytime I dine there I always receive excellent service and food. Taupo doesn't..."

Stu

"Stopped here for dinner when we were in town and enjoyed it. Very friendly owner and the food came out quick. Prawn toast was extra tasty..."

Mohamed Al Abri

"Had a great experience at Thai Delight in Taupo. Lovely food. Good service...."

Ab C

"Great service, beautiful ambience- food was great - slightly expensive - only thing to note they should focus on increasing the quantity of rice with..."

Nikita

"Very delightful food and decorations were amusing. Atmosphere was very nice. Friendly and welcoming staff. Very much recommend..."

Jann3

"When you enter the restaurant you'll feel like you're teleported into Thailand. It has an intense decor with blue and gold everywhere. Food is great...."

Sriya Suresh

"This is the best restaurant I’ve been to anywhere in the world in terms of ticking each box for a high standard of food, drinks and service. They..."

Rebecca Falconer

"Authentic and exotic Thai cuisine in the heart of Taupo. Decent portions with decent prices. Enigmatic atmosphere made me feel like dining in a..."

Avikil Nadan

"Tasty Thai cuisine. Chicken and basil was very salty. Chicken breast was perfectly cooked. Juicy and tender. Green curry was very creamy. Good stop..."

Jono joe

"Staff were great, drinks and food arrived promptly after ordering, we did go in on the early side of the dinner rush. But a very enjoyable..."

Emily Chambers

"Best restaurant we've been to in NZ. My husband and I simply love their food. And we cannot say enough about the hospitality of the hosts. We always..."

Simi Mathew

Mole & Chicken

86/100 (1391 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

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

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 ..."

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