Gluten Free Options: THE Best in Wanaka

"Exceptional restaurant , knowledgeable staff, super engaging chef , great food . I must say this is the best restaurant ever ! The staff made sure ..."

Alec JC

Rod Mabey

Kika

89/100 (2394 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Absolutely fantastic. From the brilliant service to the amazing food, I cannot fault a thing. The staff are attentive without being overbearing and..."

Alysha Bailey

"Amazing meal! Not to mention lovely wine/cocktails and great service. The salmon was definitely the stand out! We stumbled across this place whilst..."

Courtney Anne

"Fresh, fun and tasty. when you eat a kika, you know lots of effort and hard work has created your joyful mouthful And to top it off you get to eat in..."

Dannielle Duncan

"Perfect new years eve dinner! 8 courses including bubbles, drink and live music. We were served by the superb Swedish waiter Otto, which made us..."

Mikael Wingård

"Great food, fresh flavours. Lively atmosphere. Excellent service. Well-worth waiting for a table while sipping on a glass of..."

Yvette Piercy

"Probably one of the best meals I've had in this country! Everything we ate was incredibly tasty and we can't wait to go back again! The staff were so..."

Kristy Smith

"Absolute perfection! Dinner was a delightful experience, food tasty and fun, staff awesome- thank you Kika- we will..."

Theo N Miriama Smith

"So deservedly the best restaurant in the country (NZ Hospitality Association). Amazing innovative dishes with knowledgeable and helpful staff, what..."

Tanya Halcrow

"Fantastic food with great service. Lovely space with great vibe. Good value for money, can't wait to go..."

Caroline Lamont

"Great menu and drinks list. Leaving very satisfied. Try the anchovies for..."

Craig Gasson

"Brilliant Resturant , great food, knowledgable friendly staff. My first choice to eat in..."

Steven Potts

"👍- Broccolini: burnt eggplant worked surprisingly well with the broccolini- pattate fritte: amazing- xo clams- croquette:..."

Iamafatchicken

"Great service, nice ambience and delicious food! Came here on our first night in Wanaka and we really enjoyed our experience. Highly..."

Gabby

"Simply the best restaurant we’ve ever tried in New Zealand. Foods are just fabulous! Place is really cool. Ambience is great. Staff are super..."

StElle

"The best dining experience we’ve had in a long time. The corn covered in popcorn was amazing & I have never tasted carrots like that..."

Sacha Halpin

"So Gordon Ramsay came into the restaurant 👌🏽 So you definitely will enjoy the food here and vibes!It’ll be a solid 4.5-5 stars for..."

Phillip

"Great food. We did the chef's choice and the whole meal was fabulous. Great tofu and mushrooms, salmon, goat cheese, and..."

Todd Wagner

"As President of the Clean Plate Club, I can highly recommend the fish. The service was above and beyond common courtesy and at the level of truly..."

Jena Michele Kovash

"Wow!!!! I’m still thinking about this place 5 days later the food was amazing best gnocchi I have had in years. The fried chicken was just crispy,..."

Jolean Isaac

"A tapas styled restaurant where you share dishes with your table. The food is beautifully presented and the portions are generous, unlike other fine..."

E L

"This is simply superb food – up there with the best of any fine dining we’ve had in NZ and Australia. As is now common at fine dining..."

Stephen Spencer

"We had a good meal at Kika. The tofu and the fried chicken were delicious! Goat cheese toast was good. The lamb shoulder was very tasty and the meat..."

Jessica Villavicencio

"Ordered fried chicken, market fish crudo, beef tartare and hot peach pie with ice cream. Overall, the dishes (piccolo) were well done and presented..."

See Hwee Yeo

"Had an amazing birthday dinner here for my partner. We are vegan - the food was amazing and the service was fast. All the meals were delicious. ..."

Colleen J

"Excellent. The best and most genuine service I had in my whole trip to NZ. Really friendly and attentive. The food was great some unusual..."

Gregg Carnaffan

"Decadent and very sharable meal- one of the best we’ve had in New Zealand. We ordered a few starters— the salmon and the fried chicken— and..."

Joshua Smith

"Brilliant …. Staff super accommodating in giving us a table with no reservation and then an outstanding meal all the way with great timing between..."

Nico Boni

"Food was fine dining, with a bit more smart causal dining feel. We walked in without reservations and we got sitted at high table right next to the..."

C. M.

"Surprised that such an amazing restaurant is tucked away in the hidden nook and crannies of Wanaka. ALL the piccolos were on point! Each one was..."

Dan Le

"We did the set menu with 8 friends. This was probably the best restaurant experience I have ever had in New Zealand. The food was incredible, great..."

Zoe Ward

"absolutely one of the best meals we’ve had on our travels! thoughtful wine parings, delicious menu, knowledgeable and engaging staff. best clams..."

Jess Frankel Carrel

"Great food, great service, great beers and great wine. Can't go wrong here! Ensure you book in advance..."

Devang Patel

"Not too posh, no obvious dress code and the menu is designed to share. We went with the trust the chef option for $80pp without wine pairings. The..."

Daniel Chew

"just had cocktails and desert. loved the kitchens ideas. Their presentations and platings were decent, but the flavors were decidely bland. I loved..."

Andrew Kumar

"One of the best meals that we have had in NZ, South Island. We had the beef tartare and seared tuna for starters; the presentation, combination of..."

Sharon Kwek

Burrito Craft

88/100 (1502 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Yum yum yum. Pulled pork burrito was amazing and the flour tortilla chips were so goood . Defiantly a place to visit..."

Jessica Marrow

"This place is rad! The best burritos around are made fresh with the most quality ingredients and served up by the most quality people. Whatever..."

Gin Eckert

"Eating vegan with you 3 times during a week in Wanaka was scrumptious thank you! Out of the burrito and the tacos, the burrito was our favourite and..."

Maree Stachel-Williamson

"I had the vegan burrito twice this weekend when staying in Wanaka and had amazing food! The second time the staff were wonderful when my burrito was..."

Tali Shannon

"Just can't seem to stay away! Highly recommend the fish taco with its crispy coating and tangy citrus finish.. Delish.. Love the beef burrito too,..."

Megan Sorensen

"We love this place. Fish Taco.......to die for. Definitely coming..."

Virginia Breitmeyer

"The beef tacos were brilliant as always. I even got my husband to enjoy your quesadillas not bad for someone who doesn’t like anything..."

Louise McMurtrie

"Amazing Fish tacos! So good we brought our friends when they came to town! Love food trucks! Great value..."

Kelly Maglio Harris

"Best fish taco out! Awesome gluten free options..."

Jaime Folkard

"WOW! I don't really eat or have eaten Mexican before but if this is Mexican.... Then DAYYYM I'm hooked. It was so filling and just a divine..."

Katrina Catanzariti

"Best Mexican food! Always make a special trip when in..."

Sinead Lyons

"Clean, huge and delicious. And in a bowl! We’ll be..."

Jeri Howland

"Sensational tacos. Will have to try more menu options next time. Reasonably priced, friendly and quick service. Cheers guys..."

Isaac Walker

"best burrito I have ever had!! SPICY and soooo good cheers..."

Yasmin Smits

"Hard to say what my favourite is as I haven't swayed past the beef burrito yet as it's AMAZING!! Can't wait to have a crack at the rest of the menu,..."

Atta Morden

"Brilliant 2nd time we have been here since working in Wanaka and we have enjoyed them both!! Filling and delicious!! Great..."

Jacklyn Dempster

"Amazing first time being there tonight will be back again food is outstanding thank you..."

Ian Wilson

"OMG this was amazing!!!!!!going to be seeing a load of me in the future,cant wait till Bernadine O'neill and Mrs Natasha May get to try..."

Cassandra Amethyst

"So good!! amazing!. .....fresh comes to mind. Medium hot is the way to go. Cola while you wait. Need to be open all day. See you next (every)..."

Sean Cusworth

"Great food great people happy to see somewhere open in wanaka for good takeaways..."

Joel Hanlon

"Visited this store for the first time after the Roy’s Peak hike and was pleasantly surprised. The burrito was exceptionally good and came in a..."

Tree Koko

"Great burrito food truck find in a small little nook. Very pleased that they offered options for dairy free. Try the crispy monk fish ... simply..."

DustyyL

"Tried the pull pork burrito bowl & fish taco. Would recommend the burrito though it might be quite salty. For those who doesn’t like their food to..."

Yeo Poh Chin

"Got the fish and pulled pork burritos (large) which were tasty and filling. The set of 3 tacos were nicely presented but the taste was a little off -..."

Stephen Goh

"Tacos were great - we ordered the three flavoured tacos and the mushroom one tasted really amazing with their special sauce. Fish one was not bad too..."

Pei Rong

"Best burrito we’ve ever had. It was so good we drove back 3 hours for a second burrito a few days later. Highly recommend the spicy pulled pork..."

Katherine Manks

"Really delicious and good portion sizes. The mushroom burrito with spice level 6 was amazing. The sauces and spices used are awesome and every bite..."

Felicity Craft

"The burrito portion was excellent. Excellent foodtruck! There is no doubt that it is the best in Wanaka and the surrounding area. They make great..."

Arun Chandran

"Great open-air food court. Top quality burritos, fairly priced, and a good range to choose from,including different spice..."

Andy Smith

"Get the Monk fish tacos!! Hands down one of the best tacos I have ever had!! It is made perfectly! My wife and I had it for dinner and we came back..."

Jordan Langro

"It was so delicious, we can’t believe it! One of the best (or the best?!) burrito we ever ate and we travel a lot. We had the pulled pork and the..."

Lou

"These are excellent fat burritos! Very probably the best in Wanaka and the wider region. Best in the hemisphere or the world as some reviewers..."

Jesse Hession Grayman

"Saw this line start to form so I thought I’d join in. The POS system was down so orders couldn’t get fulfilled but the staff was nice about it...."

Darath N

"Amazing tacos. Would definitely come back, the beef taco is..."

Emma Tulsky

"I've eaten Burrito Craft for 4 summers now! Big time fan. This year, my friends and have noticed a big increase in the wetness to the burritos. They..."

Darren Smith

"Excellent portion of burrito served. Bought the small on the first time round and another large on my second time there. Got the crispy fish and it..."

Caritas Lun

"I had the pulled pork burrito with 8/10 spiciness. Let me tell you, it was quite the experience. I took one large bite and was in tears for the next..."

Sam Y

"Very good foodtruck! We had the chicken and the beef burrito and the tortilla chips. Everything tasted awesome, especially the sauces were amazing...."

Marisa Frerichs

"Fresh, tasty food served reasonably quick despite the lunchtime rush. Surprisingly, thought the mushroom taco was the best of the three. The..."

Lee Gribbon

Big Fig

88/100 (2665 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Phenomenal food, exceptional service & great vibe! Highly recommend Big Fig to anyone looking for delicious healthy food. Thanks Big Fig - I’ll..."

Amy Scott

"A place I keep going back to. If you are looking for a flavour bomb, Big Fig will serve it. The slow cooked meats melt in your mouth accompanied by..."

Tanja Schwindt

"Incredible food and service ! Best meal I have had in ages. Top quality delicious lamb amazing variety of vege and salads. Highly recommend to all !..."

Kym Williams

"One of the nicest dinners I've ever had. So delicious & healthy & my 4 year old had 3 bowls of these amazing salads so this speaks volumes!! Couldn't..."

Catherine Lyne

"Just discovered this cafe, I usually have little time to stop for coffee while working in wanaka. Great coffee and great food. Lovely staff. Will..."

Ronelle Hopgood

"The food smelled amazing and that's what drew us in and when we were served the food we were amazed at just how better it tasted!!! And friendly..."

David Caddy Cady

"Delicious pick your own slow cooked plates of food. Generous serves. Home cooked style served..."

Kaetlyn Brannigan

"Flavoursome fresh food, including good vegetarian options. The wines are simply house red, white and are good value wines from local vineyards. Local..."

Rhadegund BeauSoleil

"Fabulous food, great concept. Definitely eat there again. Service was fast and..."

Deborah Davenport

"Delicious food and a great Allpress Coffee, all served by friendly staff. Wonderful..."

Jane Byron

"Delicious, healthy, hearty and full of flavour! Best meal of our honeymoon. Really well priced. Thank you so much guys. Will be back tomorrow for..."

Alvaro Jimenez

"Had a most delicious lunch Big Fig style of one meat and veg/salads. And of course a glass of mulled wine to warm my hands and..."

Denise Moolla

"Good food - great selection, and coffee also. Friendly & informative service. A definite recommend while in..."

Jo Grimmer

"Loved everything about this place. Real food. Healthy food. Vegetables. Well priced and absolutely delicious!!! Thanks..."

Johanna Mitchell

"Gut feeling brought me here but amazing this place is Crew is super cool and food is super..."

Rahul Gopinadhan

"This cafe was advertised as Mediterranean food, I would say it is however has a major European twist. Nonetheless the food is nice and an easy quick..."

Farah Mohammed

"Big Fig was like a gem we felt so lucky to find. My husband and I never eat at the same restaurant more than once when we travel—we simply want to..."

StElle

"Best Wedding Dinner Ever! So my best friend got married today and got a few dishes and meats from Big Fig... Wow! Two chickens which were very tender..."

Thompson AJ

"The Sumptuous platter - Slow Food Served FastNew Zealand slow cooked roasted lamb - A traditional Kiwi favourite. Heavenly lamb...."

Pamela Nandi (Foodaholic)

"Wonderful experience, staff interaction, social talk, overall cleaniness, just amazing. Also the place is quite busy, and you're lucky if you manage..."

Ģirts Betmanis

"Big crowd and their slogan ''slow food served fast'' draw my attention and decided to give them a try. There were 3 plate/bowl sizes to choose from..."

BAbyWin

"We came to have lunch here. We got roast chicken and slow cook lamb with rice and salads. For $18 you get a medium plate which is quite fulfilling...."

MrNomNom

"What a buffet breakfast with a choice of any 6 items. The taste was not bad for so many items. The toasted bread was tasty and the coffee with..."

Ernest Li

"What a fantastic place! I wasn't sure about the concept. I mean, as I understood it, it's premade slow cooker food? At a restaurant? But yes, it..."

Dave Anderson

"What an amazing meal if you love healthy & organic food!!!! The lamb & beef meat ball & the beef cheeks were delicious. The vegetables were on..."

W W

"Seems a little crazy when you walk in, but promise it's worth the wait! We were worried about finding a place to sit to dine in, but it wasn't a..."

aimee vandam

T T

"Wonderful healthy food. Tasty and friendly service. Spicy meatballs, chicken tagine, hippy salad are just a few of the so many healthy choices. You..."

Michael Tan

"The most flavourful and delicious whole food! Was very well priced as well. I’d recommend only getting the 4 or 5 options as it was a lot of food...."

Paige Hutchinson

"A truly remarkable restaurant in the area! The restaurant is situated right by the lake, and the panoramic view there is simply breathtaking. Their..."

Mai Srugo

"small is enough for 1 pax, quite filling as they are pretty generous with the protein portions :). the beef cheeks were really tender & flavourful....."

QY Wong

"Hearty meal in Wanaka :) Filling, fast and flavorful!! Beef cheeks is so tender and veggies are so flavorful. Their chili oil even makes everything..."

Iya Lopez

Francesca's Italian Kitchen Wanaka

87/100 (3718 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Totally delicious! We had the Beef Carpaccio which was to die for, followed by pizza and the gnocchi with beef cheeks and pecorino. Amazing food,..."

Rachael Keenan

"Fab meal and great staff. Just popped in and able to squeeze us in. A really enjoyable time which totally..."

Dawn DW

"The Ragu Bolognese with pappardelle is to die for!!! Best bolognese I’ve ever tried. The service was A1 as..."

Kimmie Warner

"We had dinner on Valentine's Day and it was amazing. The clams are as entree were one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. Great service..."

Jennifer Tracey

"Knoshi and beef cheeks and rubarb pie for dessert absolutely awesome and great comfort..."

Doug Thoma

"I could eat the Beef Carpaccio morning, noon and night - so many amazing flavours on one..."

Chrissy Van Der Jeugd

"Amazing food! Amazing pizza! Actually the last pizza cheff, from Brazil was..."

Danillo Santana

"I am a local and love this..."

Wendy Critchley

"The food is quite authentic and nice. It's however slightly on a very safe and bland side.You must instruct the server before hand about your..."

Mehtabolism

"What an experience. The food was great. The pizza was to die for along with the potato skins as well as the mushroom bruschetta. Service was super..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Decided to pop in here for dinner on our first night in Wanaka. On entering we were told the restaurant was busy and we would have to vacate within..."

Binula

"Love it! Headed to Francesca’s for dinner around 7 and they were pretty much full. Luckily they were able to fit us in for an hr dinner. We ordered..."

Loz Arthur

"Just dropped in for dinner at Francesca’s - last minute decision for some spontaneous Italian. Have to say - a very astute decision on my behalf...."

Rodney

"Had the braised octopus casarecce, merino lamb shoulder pappardelle and potato skins. I really loved the texture of the pasta, it tasted very..."

Fatcat

"Simply amazing. Best gnocchi (braised beef) I've ever had. Everything was amazing, Great service too. Can't stop thinking about it. Also had a good..."

Jayde

"Firstly the Italian wine selection is amazing! Such rich flavours. The gnocchi is to die and so creamy. Such a great vibe inside. Dessert was yum!..."

Olivia Wadham

"Pleasantly surprised but the food decor and service it was also great value! Wine selection and ambience was also great! Really recommend the prawn..."

Neil De Zoysa

"A fantastic rustic-feel Italian kitchen (albeit in a brand new building!). The food is very hearty and filling as you would expect, great selection..."

Jessi67

"Located just behind Speight's at the Town Circle, Francesca is a busy place. Reservations during rush hours are advised.The service was..."

Rahul Ajmera

"A modern interpretation of Italy meets Wanaka. The outcome: delicious cuisine in a stylish setting. Our group enjoyed good service and a variety of..."

David Palfreyman

"Once we found Francesca's, there just didn't seem to be any reason to eat anywhere else in Wanaka. So we didn't. But over four days, we ate and drank..."

Onara

"Gnocchi was incredible, best meal I have had in a long time. Great friendly staff and service. Will be hard to try other places I would like to go..."

Tom

"Went in for dinner had the slow cooked beef gnocchi it would melt as you breath on it. Was soo soft loved every bite...#PERFECT and the polenta chips..."

Mo Kara

"Francesca’s happened to be the best place we’d eaten on the entire trip, and also happened to be some of the best food we’ve eaten outside of..."

Heneedsfood

"This is a great Italian restaurant, tucked away in the ski service town of Wanaka.Menu is generous and food quality is great.A welcome..."

TheHungryRanga

"Hit and miss. We booked ahead and dined as a family. My order of pasta was enjoyable but my partner was disappointed with the risotto. Kids liked the..."

Bronwyn

"We had a lovely meal here, however I will give one caveat, it is a pizza bar so don't expect a full menu. Once I got over my initial disappointment..."

Iceman

"Great food with excellent service to boot!! One of the best carpaccio I've had!! Go Go Go but reservation recommended or else you probably won't get..."

Sharon

"It’s always a good sign when you walk into a restaurant on a weekday evening, and the place is full (especially when you’ve made a booking in..."

Kiwi Foodie

"I was lucky enough to get out to Wanaka and try out this Italian restaurant. It was a beautiful day outside so we sat out in their lovely outdoor..."

Linny

"We arrived at the restaurant on a Wednesday evening without a reservation and were seated speedily. We shared a salad of blue cheese and pears (figs..."

Hamish Caithness

"An amazing Italian restaurant! We ordered both pizza and pastas and both were excellent. The margherita pizza was thin, crispy and baked in their..."

Dason Wong

"My friends and I (group of 4) had dinner at this establishment. The vibes were really positive, service staffs were attentive, and the food was..."

Eriffin Lim

"We decided to go in last minute and they were able to fit us in even though there were tons of bookings for the night. The atmosphere and aroma is..."

Kyle Demsher

"Visited with a group of 9 people on a Thursday night and it was packed so thankfully we had a reservation made. Pizzas were tasty. Pasta was a little..."

Yi Sze Tan

"The polenta fries were pretty good. Crispy on the outside and slightly chewy ok the inside. The rest of the dishes were on point as well. We were..."

MH S

"had dinner for 2 on Tuesday night. booked last minute through the phone, received a nice table. the atmosphere and setting was really nice and..."

peanuts

"A nice and quaint Italian restaurant! We ordered a single pizza along with a starter and both were great. The parma ham pizza was thin, crispy and..."

Timothy Lim

"Great place to have amazing pizza and pasta. The caprese salad was terrific, and the Vitello Tonnato was good, but a little too filling for me for..."

Ivel E. Iraheta

"🍴 Francesca’s Italian Kitchen Wanaka Taste Rating 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑 🏮 Review 🏮 Oh my, this Italian restaurant is outstanding. The..."

彭笙瑞

"My wife and I had the most amazing experience here!! She had secretly booked the outdoor green house seating, which is literally a mini greenhouse..."

Shaun Petterson

Bombay Palace Wanaka

85/100 (1208 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Since we were in South Island, gave their lamb biryani a try and it was delicious. We ate here twice and food was delicious. Good ambience and lake..."

Musafir

"Delicious food. Best Indian. Table ordered chicken Tikka (5) lovely mint sauce. Crispy mixed veggies (5). Chicken Korma (5). Shrimp in a spinach..."

Thompson AJ

"Lovely restaurant, Very friendly staff and food is delicious. If you are in Wanka a must try Indian restaurant, The view from the restaurant is..."

Subendu

"One of the best restaurants we went to on our trip to New Zealand. They served Rotis , side dishes, rice all steaming hot. The view of the lake from..."

vidya achar

"No doubt it's the best Indian food restaurant in Wanaka. We come here almost once a week during we stay in Wanaka. It's the most frequent restaurant..."

蔡孟哲（Morn）

"Lovely meal. I had the garlic naan and chicken tikka massala, asked it to be “hot” (they give you 4 different levels to choose from) and it was..."

Victoria Dh

"We eat Indian food often and have to say that this restaurant is ranked in the top 2 of all the Indian restaurants we have tried in New Zealand so..."

Irina Kapeli

"Bombay palace at Wanaka is proper fine dine Indian restaurant located at magnificent location overlooking lake Wanaka. Food was delicious authentic..."

Yuvraj Modi

"Highly recommend this restaurant. We asked the waiter and he said that the chicken is from halal source 👍🏻 The tandoori platter for 2 and..."

Zahwah Bagharib

"I was not expecting to find authentic Indian food in Wanaka. I was pleasantly surprised by the Bombay Palace. The food is excellent. It's packed with..."

N Maharaj

"Really great experience. The food is authentic and so tasty! The Mango Margarita has a different touch to it and is tasty! My only complaint would be..."

Roman Milot

"This is one of those special restaurants that after one meal becomes your favorite. The view here is amazing looking over lake Wanaka. The food..."

Haley Hulse

"Highly recommend. Good taste. Kid’s friendly. They met my expectations. Good environment & spectacular views. Thanks for making my trip to..."

Manjeet Sindhed

"The place was nice and warm during the Winter. We ordered a Fish Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken and a garlic naan. It was delicious. Choose your..."

Sheng Jie

"We had a fabulous meal about 2 weeks ago. What a tasty meal great portions and the staff were simply the Best. It was lunch time and not to crowded..."

Linda Wall

"5 star restaurant. Everything was fantastic including: Service, food, portion size (food and cocktails), the price and the view from the panoramic..."

Frankie Reed

"The restaurant is set up in an amazing location overlooking Lake Wanaka. The food here is authentic Indian and delicious. Prices are slightly on the..."

A C Nayak

"Really a top notch Indian joint with best view anywhere in Wanaka. Staff are wonderful, really look after you. Food is genuinely the best Indian..."

Spencer Deaton

"One of the best indian restaurants you can ever try! Staff is always so kind, polite and in good mood. Every curry is absolute bomb and never forget..."

Matěj Ďurkáč

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bombay Palace and I must say, their vegetarian cuisine is absolutely amazing! From the beautiful sunset to..."

Kavesh Singh

"we are from the West Coast, and this time we decided to try something different during our stay in Wanaka. The food was amazing, we tried the chicken..."

Elin Gatica Salazar

Warbirds And Wheels Diner

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service, friendly staff, good food ( bacon and eggs with ciabatta cooked to perfection) and for the first time we have heated cups to pour the..."

Mauricio Tesche

"This place is amazing. So much to see here. Apart from automobiles and planes, there is all this memorabilia, which takes you way back. Great little..."

Eloise B

"Great place to visit, really interesting history on aeroplanes and cars. The cars are in immaculate condition. Absolutely beautifull. There is also ..."

Lynne Collins

"A truly world class facility! The car collection is impressive even more so that majority of the vehicles run. The aircraft component of the museum..."

Ben Shaw

"It was great there was many old cars and planes from 1920 and after many of the planes were from WW2. each plane and car has a little board with some..."

hecc this game

"Loved every minute of the displays. The cafe was great..."

Jude Fippard

"Well worth a visit Excellent displays that you could actually get close to The cafe was great..."

Suzanne Loach

"We only had lunch there ... the food was good . Next time ill give the museum a go ... would be cool if they give you a discounted ticket if you also..."

Anton Sounes

"Great place to stop for breakfast or lunch and spend a bit of time walking through the automotive..."

Active facilities Services limited

"Excellent food and coffee. Best milkshake in town..."

Formosa

"Amazing! Great to see the lovingly and painstakingly restored aircraft and..."

Jeremy Hawker

"This place is cool great if you love aviation and cars, also super cool to see an A-4 RNZAF Skyhawk on..."

max wilson

"Worth doing, my Husband really enjoyed it. A lovely Lady with an English accent whom we purchased the tickets off told us to wrap up warm as it's..."

Andrea Bremner

"Good place to go, also got a cafe..."

Michael L

"Dropped Peter off to fly home to North Canterbury after..."

Alan Wakelin

"What a wealth of motoring history in our very own beautiful backyard. To think just about every one of that collection is drive or flyable...."

Jody Templeton

"Retro 50's style cafe with only one thing missing and that was the duke box great food with the duke box would have made it fun for me but all n all..."

Jo flaws

The Cow

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious food! I could easily see why the garlic bread is famous as it comes as a whole loaf. There was plenty of garlic on top too, so don’t be..."

Laura Alice

"Not as good as it once was. The garlic loaf was huge but lacked garlic. The pizzas were extremely disappointing. Lacked cheese and way too much of..."

Rob Collins

"Amazing atmosphere, roaring fire. Wait staff were quick and efficient. Bolognaise was delicious as was the tomato soup. Great night. Kids loved there..."

Ashley Knight

"We decided to ignore the negative reviews as a local had recommended to us. The bread part of the garlic bread was amazing but we would have liked..."

Jennifer Hetherington

"Awesome place with great staff waiting on us. Food was amazing and delicious. Overall great experience...."

Angus Tomlinson

"Fabulous home style cooking at its best! Character filled gorgeous little restaurant, so cozy with an old fire place and rustic tables. Super..."

Michelle Gray

"Pizza was lovely, ordered Her Majesty pizza with pineapple to take-away, it's full of flavour and we would order this..."

Peta Lucas

"Not bad, have to try the pizza. Store attendants were generally nice. Didn’t enjoy the soup of the day as it was really thin and just full of curry..."

C L

"Came in at 9:20 when they closed at 9:30 and they took care of me with loads of kindness and incredible atmosphere and pizza! They even have real..."

Bessey Co.

"Do not even hesitate. This is the absolute best, incredible, atmospheric, gorgeous place in the entire south island.... I kid you not. Thomas..."

nicola Morrison

"Large Veggie pizza, bottle of wine - d-lish! Great atmosphere, cozy, wood burning fireplace. Great service and the pizza was remarkably good. Nice..."

fennis26

"Got a half portion of seafood pasta with a pizza to share. Flavors were good and we felt full afterwards. Everything was freshly..."

Kallen Tu

"Great location in a somewhat hidden lane way. Good menu offering with great tasting pizzas. Candle lit tables and stone walls are a fantastic..."

Kenny W

"A+. Excellent pizza (got the pepperoni), and everyone there was super friendly, helpful, and all around lovely people. Best place we’ve eaten in..."

Damon Kocherhans

"Such a memorable experience. Open log fire, amazing old building, great food, best garlic bread I've ever had, friendly..."

Sean Christie

"Great good, authentic flavours. No kid's menu though. Need to make sure kids enjoy pasta and pizza before you check-in this..."

Wyns Yu

"Great spot, atmosphere is epic, dark and cozy stable with huge fireplace (but I won’t expect fire on during the summer lol) Great quality carb..."

Sergey Ulyanov

"Have been coming here for years, nice place, nice food but gotta say stoking the fire as hot as the sun made us want to leave prematurely...otherwise..."

Rick Woodward

Kai Whakapai Cafe, Restaurant & Bar

85/100 (4129 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Super long wait for coffee with staff chatting and taking their time to get orders out. I waited a painfully long time for 2 coffees. However, it was..."

Lifelovetravelfood

"had the bagel, taste very nice, will be back again for sure, relaxing feel as well.friends had the steam bao which is very nice too.only..."

JimmyJAY

" Came here after a hike. The large coffee is ginormous which made for an epic time. That’s all I got so can’t say much. Good ambiance. Nice..."

Lilly Hooper

"Thank you for the great service!We came by early in the morning for a quick take-away coffee & bite to eat. The service was on point from..."

Jen Martins

"Great little cafe close to the beach, very central on the main strip. We came here twice for a convenient coffee stop and they were quick and..."

Frank

"Beautiful location, get a table upstairs and you get to see the prime location, lake wanaka, food is good, staff is very friendly. Got latte and..."

Shaily Uppal

"Kai Whakapai is a small cafe/bar across from Lake Wanaka. Always good vibes - breakfast, lunch or dinner. They've got a great selection of beers. The..."

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Snownini0819

"Love the place, location especially. Staff is amazing!!!! The place and the staff has that vibe which will make you walk-in again and again...."

Bhagyashri Deepak Pawar

"Great little cafe and evening dinner right on the lake!! Popped in for lunch eats and had a delightful meal! Menu looked great but decided to try the..."

Loz Arthur

"With a lovely atmosphere, outdoor seating and some excellent beers on tap, Kai is an excellent bar to visit.The service is good, but it..."

Rahul Ajmera

"Massive as serve of chips... Mind you for $9.20 you'd expect it to be! Easily feeds 4 people. The tuatara drop they have is great for those who enjoy..."

Crumpet King

ShoRt

"They've got the best pizza I have ever had, conjun chicken pizza is really good, I love the cream cheese on the top, that is awesome!!! Brunch is not..."

Eugena Han

"We had amazing coffee, full breakfast (very nice) and buckwheat pancakes and marscapone yummy. Very vibrant atmosphere and professional service...."

Mary

"The Eggs Bene to cure a hangover after the Rugby World Cup final were sooo good! Good strong coffee and a relaxed atmosphere meant you could hide in..."

Dan Whittington

"You cant deny how good the eggs are. I enjoy dining here for brunch whenever I am in Wanaka as I like the menu and the coffee is well made. Only..."

Nikki

"We just chanced upon this eatery while exploring Wanaka and we liked it's vibe. I was happy to see its menu as it had multiple vegetarian options...."

Hiral Shah

"Great breakfast at Kai Whakapai in Wanaka. Loved the honey scone and big breakfast. Coffee and hot chocolate were top-notch. The eatery has a cozy..."

ThianYong Chan

"Very yummy smoked salmon pizza , highly recommend. 🥰🙏🏻 staffs are very friendly, introducing beers based on our preference , great..."

Khasseli Tanuwijaya

"Pizza was good, service was fast. They have a huge beer on tap selection to choose from. Convenient for a meal while checking out the lake. Had the..."

SChan

"We ate here for breakfast one day and the meals did not disappoint. The coffee could’ve been slightly hotter and the lady taking the orders..."

Rob Collins

"Chill vibes with friendly servers ready for a quick chat when not serving. They have 16 craft beers on tap - BEER HEAVEN to me. I was recommended the..."

Jean1 Teoh

"Excellent location. We walked in for lunch. Varieties of main meal is not much to choose from. Open steak sandwiches, beef burgers, and pizza are all..."

TheNZLILY

"My friend and I were craving Pizzas for so long and this Salmon one was looking delicious on the menu. Let me tell you it was better than our..."

axelle

"We love to come here and have a pizza when we stay in Wanaka. I've tried Margherita and meat lover pizza, I like the former more. It's tasty enough..."

蔡孟哲（Morn）

"These guys are known for their award winning beers, but if you there during the day, get a cappuccino, it's the on the money. Did have mushroom pizza..."

mark mack

Speights Ale House Wanaka

85/100 (5494 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, and well priced. Option for a table at the bar or slightly little more formal, and sit down in the restaurant. Also has outdoor seating..."

Rob Collins

"Came in on a Tuesday about 130pm for lunch. Place was empty and the staff weren’t particularly friendly. Food was excellent though so they..."

Teowai Ratahi

"We dined here on Tuesday night, with my partner. It's a funky space, the staff were super friendly and very accommodating to my partner's coeliac..."

Neats G

"Very nice. Chill vibes, tidy and speedy service. Well priced beers, we had two for $20 👌 Food was delicious. Definitely worth stopping..."

Jesse Taylor

"Delicious soup, he loved the sausage n mash. Good fast service Comfy seats. And reasonable prices..."

Lynda Francis

"Very good and dependably consistent with the food quality. There were six of us and they served us quickly and the food was very good. The staff were..."

Joe Ninety

"We had dinner here on a Friday night when the holidays started. There were about 40 or more people but even though there was a large amount of people..."

Alex Kon

"A great restaurant with really good food. The atmosphere was nice and the wait staff very friendly. Their signature dish of the lamb shanks was..."

Lrmarks2003

"This is the best dinner we have since we arrived in NZ 3 days ago. We loved what we have ordered and totally enjoyed our dinner. Service is good..."

pearlyn ng

"We accidentally stumbled upon this place while looking for a place that served early dinner in Wanaka. It has a very spacious dining and drinking..."

Join the Travelling Pair

"Like the ambience, I had market fish not bad. The waiter was attentive and friendly towards my kid. Kid friendly restaurant for..."

Xavier Lum

"The restaurant is located right next to the lake and at thw entrance to town center. We visited at 6pm for early dinner and nearly all the outdoor..."

TheNZLILY

"Incredible food and great service, Ribeye steak was so tasty and portions were huge, Go for tbeir roast potatoes, you won't regret..."

Steve Kavanagh

"Speights Ale House Wānaka, it’s been a while! I arrived on sunset, so beautiful. This restaurant appeared so inviting and the atmosphere was so..."

Oliver Sloan

"Great selection of wine and for sure the great Speight's beers on tap! Food here is just amazing! Big plates and the price is totally..."

Lisa Gloeckner

"Came here to eat twice while in Wanaka. Great environment with friendly staff. Can get really busy during dinner time, but can sit and order from the..."

Steven Hung

"A fantastic place, lots of seating options for outside and in, also incredibly friendly staff. They don't do cocktails but they do have real bailies..."

Carol A

Patagonia Chocolates Wanaka

Accepts American Express

Brunch

Mid-range

"I was attracted with their building. Then I decided to visit the store since it was packed. They have variants of ice cream flavours and chocolates...."

Vina

"Been to the Patagonia shop in Queenstown therefore had to go back here cause I was so impressed. Unfortunately the waffle cone of the ice cream just..."

Crackerjacker

"A beautiful place with a beautiful view! Got a wide range of chocolates and ice creams! Everything seems super yummy, some of the ice creams have won..."

Hharkirat Siingh

"We came here for ice cream. After taste testing the award winning flavours, clear front runner was the dulce de leche!!! Waffle cones here are also..."

Annie Nguyen

"We found out the hard way that it closes early everyday (5pm). We came by on the way back from Treble Cone to re energise. The chocolate lava cake..."

Benedict Uy

"Continuing on with my quest to find ‘different’ hot chocolates during my trip to New Zealand, I visited Patagonia in Wanaka (after my failed..."

Chocolatdehaut

"I have a soft spot for Patagonia’s dark chocolate and macadamia ice cream and is one of my favourite flavours which you cannot get this flavour..."

Rosemary Young

"Outstanding icecream! World class. We had the Award hazelnut cremino and the always fabulous cookies n cream. The cones were just as tasty as the ice..."

Kiri Barfoot

"Truly mouth watering desserts and great atmosphere. Delicious ice creams, and the chocolates make a perfect..."

J

"As I have got older, my appetite for sweet treats has lessened and while I had browsed Patagonia chocolates previously, nothing had enticed me enough..."

James Hanley

"One of the best gelato and waffle cone we have had! We picked their award-winning flavours: “Mascarpone cheese & fruits of the forest” and..."

Rebecca Wong

"Chocolates are very special and delicious but coffee. Guys! I tried espresso, latte, flat white but your coffee is super bitter...Ice cream also..."

Veronika Ekes

"Amazing hot chocolate but what cheered us up on this gloomy cold day in Wanaka was the smiling 🙂 faces of the two guys (Bangladeshi & Brazilian),..."

Nar Nirma

"Bought chocolate mousse cheesecake & it was very sweet & did not taste like cheesecake. Quite..."

Yeo Poh Chin

"Best icecream ever! We had raspberry sorbet and the absolute winner dark chocolate with macadamia nut, in a splendid cone. What a way to enjoy a..."

Niels Tio

"Delicious ice cream shop. Pricey but you pay quality. And their cone is so good. You need to try this is a must go. Too bad they are closing so early..."

Valerie Jacquard

"Delicious ice creams, and cones! The chocolates and truffles were really good, and so were the orange and coconut muffins! The staff is really..."

Anupam Kakroo

"Stopped by after driving from Arrowtown for a pick me up. Quite a selection of different sweet treats to try. Went with the churros with a Hot..."

Benedict Uy

"Favourite place when visiting Wanaka. (They also have branches in Queenstown and Arrowtown.) Delectable ice cream flavours. Love their chocolate..."

Vanessa Lucas

"Fine Quality ice cream worth the..."

Arvin Daniel

"Amazing service this morning, very attentive staff, and the most amazing chocolate & brownie!..."

Taylor Oliver

Alchemy

85/100 (1906 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had dinner tonight at Alchemy. Food was stunning. The platter as a starter had items not usually found on a standard platter and both mains were top..."

Hamish Girvan

"Holy crap, after the last place we went to in Wanaka, this place is the shiz!!! What a fantastic place, great service, very friendly staff, and..."

Leith Marshall

"Fantastic food options. I was looking for something vegan and they did not disappoint! I had the black rice pudding and fruit and it was..."

Shane Mingins

"Went to Alchemy after the duck race on Sunday for brunch with two families including four hungry toddlers. We walked in the door and Alchemy was flat..."

Andy Harridge

"Two for one night, the meals were superb. The service spectacular. We are rating this one in the top three of our meals in our 3 weeks we have been..."

Jenni Watt

"The best meal we've had from Auckland to Queenstown, thoroughly enjoyable, so good had 3 courses, staff were also great, we'll done guys, keep up the..."

Ashley Dow

"The food was absolutely amazingly yummy!!! And the staff are super friendly..."

Kylee Hurst

"Lovely restaurant. Excellent food. Great service. Delicious coffee. Would recommend it to..."

Susan Conradie

"Best brownie I have ever tasted ! They seem a bit understaffed but managed well! Great experience - people from Sydney..."

Anjii Mehmet

"Great cafe, excellent selection of food on menu to suit all budgets and taste. Very cool decor..."

Andrew Bisset

"Very friendly and efficient service, great wine and tasty food. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the magic..."

Anthony Palmowski

"Awesome view. Great coffee with Latte..."

Joe V. Veen Coelho

"Tasty food at a fair price, good portions, nice indoor seating and friendly staff. Great place to grab lunch when in..."

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"Perfect spot on the Wanaka strip for the amateur diner, with solid outdoor tables ideal for taking in the charms of the town and people watching. You..."

Frank

"We chose Alchemy as our date night spot and we were delighted! Modern, rustic and moody. The food and wine are gorgeous - you'll find they offer a..."

Teggert

"Currently sitting right now with mountain view in this cafe! Love love the view including the wanaka lake. This place has a good vibe with some edm..."

Ieseon

"Nice customer service. Food is good made with good quality ingredients. However it lacking the complexity. Interior design was just urban casual..."

MelbfoodCritic

"Loved it so much we came back the next day for breakfast again! Good coffee and great menu! Fast and friendly service and free wifi and lots of..."

Courtney Taylor

"This was our go to place in wanaka for the week. The restaurant service was extraordinarily fast, even when busy. However the coffees usually took a..."

Stacy Heyman

"Like this place a lot. Drop by for breakfast every time I'm here, mostly because it's a bit quieter and there are lovely views of the lake with..."

Kbel

"A five star dinner experience without doubt! We have been here for over a week now travelling the South Island and this is the best meal we have had..."

Greig Stuart Torpey

"1 of only 2 smart NZ cuisine restaurants in town that are open for dinner in the summer of 2023. Sharp, efficient service, well-trained friendly..."

Dave Westover

"The last 2days in Wānaka this year, and is the last 2days of their opening. But One that need to come to an end. All the best for you..."

Zhang Jaclyn

"Lovely establishment. We spent a few hours here on two occasions, the staff were happy for us to be on our laptops and charging ports were available..."

John Stewart

"Wow wow wow. Went here with my partner. We ordered the mushroom/ hash brown stack and the BLAT. My partner loved his meal and I tasted the hash..."

Deanne

"Everything we ordered was pretty great but the standout for me was the Vietnamese pork crepe. It was delicious and something out of the ordinary!..."

Dana L

"Excellent service but a somewhat limited menu. However, most of what was served was nice. Aged steak was a bit chewy and disappointing given how..."

Derek Phyn

"Loved Alchemy! Had stunning cocktails and dinner while in town and really enjoyed it. Great vibe, lovely staff and yummy food. Their bfast was also..."

Lara H

"We discovered Alchemy on our second day in Wanaka. Louis makes the best coffee that we've had in NZ and the cinnamon scrolls are to die for. The..."

Tracey L

"The Fried Chicken and Waffles was one of the best dishes my partner and I have..."

Olivia

"Best brunch I've had. Have to recommend the pork belly! The food was great, this is a cute cafe with an amazing..."

Adrian Albuquerque

"Adore this cafe’s vibe. Great coffee, food and staff. My go to breakfast spot when in Wānaka and when I need to get some mahi done with a great..."

Belinda

"Great friendly staff fantastic soup nice and spicy. Used the toilet and found the dryer real jet great for drying but perhaps something under it to..."

Stuart Ross

"Brunch on a busy Saturday morning. Love the vibes and customer service is impeccable. The eggs and toast are on point..."

Danny Lee

"Really liked this place and it looked popular with the locals. Great vibe going on, busy little place. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Lots..."

Andy James

"Great food. Great service. Cozy and recently refurbished. Best cafe lake views in town. You can't go wrong at..."

james elvery

Red Star Burger Bar

84/100 (1295 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service, spent same here as I did at ferg in qtown, more value for your coin here and in definitely feeling fuller! Much quieter as well. Very..."

Ryan B

"Burgers are flavoursome and huge! I struggled to get thru mine. The chips came out first, super tasty but very salty. Service was great, staff are..."

Peta Lucas

"Great service but the food was just ok. The burger are a reasonable sized but really lacked any flavour at all. I had the mofo and the most flavorful..."

Kinsey Hall

"Great Burger Place. Brought kids and had their staff help with the menu recommendations. As it’s winter, managed to get seated indoors. (indoor..."

Roy Neo

"Burger place. but the French fry is super nice..."

Michelle Chai

"Been here twice for burgers during our Wanaka visit. Delicious fresh burger and cajun fries. Friendly service and good ambient if you managed to find..."

Liza Leung

"Good burgers, great service, nice area and..."

Lorand S

"My husband and I visited Red star burgers around 19 years ago while long distance dating (Nelson to Dunedin) and we loved it then. When we saw it was..."

Tania Parr

"Awesome Burger's, team were very friendly and fast. Highly..."

Blake Reynolds

"Great burger with excellent sides and dips. I had the cheese burger and my wife had the vege burger. We were both really pleased with our choices...."

Barry Williams

"We had the grilled chicken Caesar and 5-O burgers with Cajun chips. The portions were huge! The ingredients were fresh and high quality. We enjoyed..."

Anna Luo

"This place is awesome. Super personable staff, tasty burgers, large portions and convenient location. You should eat a burger from here! I had some..."

Joshua Stock

"The staff are absolute legends and make some wicked burgers. Never disappointed, I truly something new every week and haven't found anything I..."

S Martini

"Quality food. Super clean environment. Kumara chips were next level. Happy to cater for some food allergies and staff knew what was in the food to..."

Lee Paterson

"Great service. Awesome burger choices. Cheese burger very filling. Would definitely..."

Peter Newton

"We ordered Blue burger and it was really delicious with such a succulent patty and that cheese... oh my god! We went to Fergburger next day and I can..."

Polina Nikulina

"Perfect burgers. If you like burgers this place is unmisable. Full of flavour, tatses of good quality ingredients and they are a good size. You..."

Freddie Jackson

Ashraf's

84/100 (1141 ratings)

"Our first meal in Wanaka- we came just before closing but still lovely service and excellent food. We cannot fault this place. Very quaint authentic..."

Adrian Kat

"Awesome little restaurant been eating here for years and still can't find another Indian restaurant in New Zealand to beat it !! 👍🏾 would..."

Jordan Halba

"I love this restaurant!Fantastic Kashmiri authentic food. Joy of joys so hard to find.So many wonderful dishes we ate..."

Leanne Von Stolzenheim

"Love this small family restaurant - great food (best Indian in Wanaka by far) and excellent friendly service by owner/family. And it's quiet..."

Ruth

"We tried ashrafs for takeaway during our stay in wanaka. We also tried the spice room from a local recommendation. We are huge indian food fans and..."

Rob West

"Absolutely delicious, what a treat!! Everything is made so well here and the service is incredible!..."

Rebecca Richins

"We ordered butter chicken, beef vindaloo and the garlic naan. All tasted amazing! Probably the best Indian we have had in a long time. If busy, worth..."

K T

"We had a great meal here while in Wanaka - it was incredible to get such authentic Indian cuisine while on the South Island in New Zealand at this..."

Timothy Rearden

"Best Indian food I've had in over a decade and that's coming from an Indian. Butter chicken, prawn masala and chicken mandras off the chart...."

Xena

"Delicious and good value. Lamb and prawn dish were excellent. We recommend medium spice. Hot but not too hot. Gewürztraminer wine is excellent and..."

Todd Craft

"A+ decor and..."

Veeta Orinko

"Very tasty butter chicken Would recommend the mild ones awesome atmosphere Naan bread Devine with Vinda loo was extremely a..."

Anton Krukenberg

"Thank you. We loved our meal. We're only sorry we haven't eaten here sooner. A real hidden..."

Dave Thomas

"Hidden gem in Wanaka! One of the best authentic Indian & Kashmiri cuisine. Chicken kofta, lamb konthi and garlic naan were..."

M L

"We went on a busy Tuesday night where 1 person was serving and what looked like 1 person in the kitchen. I have to say we were blown away by our..."

Matt

Amigos Wanaka

84/100 (1911 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a fantastic time at Amigos. Food was next level, like a fiesta in my mouth. Cocktails? Legit. Staff? Super chill and friendly. If you're into..."

Markus K.

"Always an all-time favourite for when visiting Wānaka. A really energetic vibe. Great food, paired with awesome drinks and always excellent..."

Rob Collins

"Went here twice. It's always packed, I recommend making a booking early even if it's in the middle of the week - surprising. The food was fantastic,..."

Darath N

"tacos and quesadilla was really yummy. food was served hot, and wait time wasn’t long. they have a lunch special, prices were quite affordable...."

Pearlin Tan

"Food was great and plenty of options for gluten free and vegan. I’d recommend ordering a bunch of small tacos and seeing which ones you..."

Flynn Stevens

"small size churros 10 soft tacos：pollo frito 8& baja fish 10 quesadilla：salad and pancake..."

Sophie Wei

"Great spot for some delicious Mexican food if you are looking for a different vibe than the restaurants along the waterfront! We ordered the fried..."

Abhinav Bidani

"We had the quesadilla, nachos, a couple of tacos and tried all three frozen margs, all super tasty! Only bit of feedback was the nachos were a bit..."

Kendell Baker

"Epic tacos - best in NZ, 3 make a perfect dinner, I like the beef brisket and the fish taco and you can’t really go wrong with anything else. ..."

Sarah McKenzie

"Amazing food as always. Flawlessly leaving you full for reasonable prices and authentic meals. Weird atmosphere with our customer service, other than..."

Calani Payton

"Great tacos and margaritas. A bit pricy for what you get, but cool place to eat and hangout..."

Evelīna

"Booked here as we felt like Mexican. We love the amigos in Dunedin but this one was a fantastic experience - busy and our drinks came so fast. Our..."

Gillian May

"Great vegan options here! We had starters, mains and some cocktails and they were all delicious. Staff are very knowledgable about the vegan options..."

Jeremy Iles

"Fresh and fast. We didn’t have to wait too long once we ordered our food. It’s also super affordable! Great ambience and that staff are nice. We..."

Linda Nikora

Federal Diner

84/100 (3442 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow the best food in alongggggggg time. The pumpkin almond dish was amazing and the shared lamb dish brilliant too. Oh and omg the crumble and..."

Kent Allan

"Delicious food. Great drinks menu.. loved the deli Also :) Happy, helpful staff. Great vibe. Kid friendly too! Highly..."

Suzy Lee

"It was a great night for 2 couples. We were waited on by the owner who was very engaging and friendly. The fondue for four was wonderful. We were..."

Mark Burns

"Absolutely fantastic meal! Service, food and wine selection and atmosphere perfect. Best place in Wanaka by far. Keep up the great work..."

Deb Sutton

"Stopped here on our NZ road trip as had been recommended by a Wanaka local. The cheese scones and coffee did not disappoint. Service excellent...."

Margo Roxburgh

"Awesome food and service. � our waiter was very lovely and sorted our extra wishes as..."

Franciska Geldmacher

"The food was great and staff friendly. Would definitely go again and recommend to..."

Rachael Leslie

"I love the coffee at Federal. The barista knows his stuff. The foods always good but the best thing, the staff are always so..."

Clint McRae

"I love the place and staff food is the best coffee is..."

Ben Suncin

"The place for coffee and breakfast in Wanaka. Great bacon butty had by us and a bit of food envy happened watching the food coming out to the many..."

Ian Wright

"Spent Xmas Eve outside Federal Diner, had a really lovely meal and all the staff was..."

Michelle Watts

"Second day on a row at Fed Diner/Fedeli - the pork roti lunch dish is fantastic - and my daughter loves the vegan cakes - hope to sneak in again..."

Hamish Girvan

"Went here for a quick pick up based on other reviews. Tried the Almond croissant and brioche. Both were pretty good and the coffee was good as..."

Parik Andhare

"We stopped by and got the eggs Benedict which were simple but delicious. The eggs were hot and runny. The coffee was a bit bitter however. Friendly..."

Bear Noms

"Just had the most incredible breakfast at the Federal Diner & it was absolutely delicious! The place was a buzz with plenty of atmosphere yet the..."

Brooke Burgess

"We came here for breakfast on a busy Saturday morning, it was the first place we walked past coming out of AirBnB, what a little Gem.The staff..."

Let Laura Eat

"I stumbled across this little hide away place on one of my strolls of Wanaka.What drew me to the menu was the 'Vegan toastie'. I was..."

VeganVonTeese

"We had a delicious breakfast in this bustling little cafe hidden down a wee alley way - the coffee was fantastic and the food was really tasty...."

Foodandwinefan

"We went for dinner and it was absolutely delicious! We had the fish of the day, risotto special and the Angus steak and all were amazing. If you have..."

Michelle Veysey

"We came here on a busy Sunday morning. The staff were nice but it was a little bit awkward waiting around for a table. They split up our group until..."

The Taste Bud

"Food was great, the chicken curry soup was delicious and the decor of Federal Diner was awesome, service was pretty good too. Only thing that stopped..."

Emma Bann

"The food here is consistently good, but this place seems to get overwhelmed when it is busy on public holidays. My baked eggs became fried eggs. The..."

Hamish.rutherford

"Awesome atmosphere, great buzzing cafe and yummy food. Ordered the bananarama smoothie and the rottie roll, my friend has a glass of local roase and..."

Food Reviews

"Cute but a bit too hipster for me. Off the main strip along the lake, but still great views from it even though it's set in the back streets. I was..."

Kbel

"Rated this a 4 as I didn't manage to eat here because ran out of time. But first impression is great friendly service as the guy made me a good iced..."

ShoRt

"An unsuspecting cafe in Wanaka, set off the main tourist strip, you probably only know it is there if you are in the know.I decided to give..."

Rosemary Young

"Coffee was average. If you get a get one don't get a double shot because a single is quite strong in the first place. A little loud but awesome vibe...."

Tash Rawlinson

"It's not on the main drag, nor is it apparent from the street. But Federal Diner is a cosy friendly delicious hideaway for breakfast or..."

Onara

"Great place for breakfast - warm and good service. I am not a cooked breaky guy but if you want to breakout this place has super food and the..."

Robin McKay

"Baked delights tempt you as you walk in past the kitchen counter – pastries, scones and bikkies and the smell of coffee hangs in the air, tempting..."

Heneedsfood

"Having read about Federal Diner and it's extended hours for dinner (seasonal) in the AirNZ mag, we had to go. Seven of us went along, we had booked..."

Catherine Carran

"I’ve always only been to Urban Grind for my cheese scones whenever I’m in Wanaka until a friend suggested Federal Diner cos he thinks they make..."

Cynthia MacQuarrie

"Absolutely amazing banana bread. It’s enormous so sharing is recommended. Great hot chocolate, eggs on toast, and bacon butty too. Staff were very..."

Felicity Craft

"Lovely food and service. Everything was fantastic and it all was ready very quick. Great breakfast spot with the..."

S Martini

"Our favourite go to for coffee and lunch. Great service, amazing food, perfect coffee. What more do you want?! The seafood chowder is to die..."

Greg Spark

"Yum yum. Have become a bacon butty fan since arriving in NZ. This one was very tasty with an egg added. Daughter loved her eggs Benedict. Plus we..."

F Mitchell

"Nicely tucked in a corner, this place serves pretty yummy scones and egg benedict's! Kids' pasta n pizza were wiped out in a flash. Nice ambience..."

Candis Yeo

"Outstanding food! Appreciated that they made our bacon extra crispy and poached eggs over hard as requested. Especially enjoyed the organic..."

Lavender Trees Demello

"Great little find, superb and attentive service, great food (Scones, granola, eggs - every meal was a winner). Cannot recommend highly..."

Stephe Wilks

"Tucked away in a little alley, it can be slightly hard to find. Reasonable prices for wanaka food scene. Must have - date scones. Fluffy and crispy..."

Bumble Bee

"Excellent food options with awesome service from the Staff. Tried alot of dishes all was good and very..."

Lynx Annexsia

"Ordered the vegan toastie with gluten free bread and vegan cheese. Yummy and definitely better than average. I also ordered fresh beet juice, small..."

C. M.

"The food here was great! The eggs were super well done and the cheese scone was perfect! Highly..."

Chris Lamb

"Great coffee and scones. We were served by an gentleman who gave exceptional service and was really kind. After l wished l asked him his name. We..."

Chela Cain

"Absolutely 5 stars. One of the best breakfast places I've ever been to as for nice, cheery vibe and INCREDIBLE food...."

Kelly Bessem

"Can't wait to get back there for brunch. We went there for my wife's birthday. Food, atmosphere, and staff were all Brilliant..."

Sam Ohanian

"Perhaps the best eggs Benedict in Wanaka or even south island! The cafe is hidden in a small alley and they are one of the few cafes that open real..."

Brian He

"Great place! Popped in for dinner 3 times over a week it was so good. Had seafood chowder twice (absolutely superb!) and beef roti once (messy but..."

Jon Dawson

"Busy public holiday in Wanaka Central, everyone wants a good nosh and java...very happy to be greeted by a friendly staff she has her hands full and..."

Anita Billings

"What a find! Amazing food from a great menu. Lamb burger with beetroot infused in the pattie. Coffee was pretty good too. Friendly staff were very..."

Mark Lawrenson

Lake Bar

84/100 (1478 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had our lunch here on a nice sunny afternoon. The place was nice and relaxed (think there’s no women’s world cup happening in the..."

Sheng Jie

"Excellent food for a bar. The burger is perfectly done, even the French fries, the clam chowder is so filling and rich and tasty. One of the best..."

Ray文 “ChampagneRayman”

"What an awesome experience. Service, food and atmosphere was superb. We had a window table so could also enjoy the view of gorgeous Wanaka. Live..."

Chris Davey

"Large and comfortable bar with great views of Lake Wanaka Stopped by for lunch on a cold windy day Spicy wedges with sweet chili and sour cream were..."

Ribeye

"The place to get a good feed and a variety of Lake Bar. The food serving sizes are great, especially after a day on the mountain. Did a couple of..."

Peta Lucas

"Could not speak more highly of the service the staff provided to us. The food was delicious, we tried a few tapas including the onion rings, garlic..."

Lauren J

"First taste of venison and it was great! Some other menu options would have been nice but then I'm fussy! Service was lovely although sometimes hard..."

Helen Ashton

"Had dinner here last night. Extremely good food. Service was friendly & efficient. Really enjoyed it. Highly recommend the Venison & the Seafood..."

Janine Yates

"Yummy food had beef short rib which were devine just melted off bone very tasty. Great winter rib warmer! Chicken burger yummy & lived up to what you..."

Bryce Miller

"Good food and service. Though we waited awhile for the food during lull period (around 3-4pm), staff was friendly, offered us to change to booth..."

Marge M

Florences Foodstore & Cafe

Sagun Indian & Nepalese Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were all the way from the wairarapa and have great Indian restaurants there so was trying to find one similar well this one did that and some...."

K Michelle

"We used to call this place CURRY IN A HURRY! I came back after not being here for a few years and prayed that it was still around. I called for..."

Joshua Stock

"Most underrated place in Wanaka. People are lovely, food is incredible and it feels like travelling somewhere else that is not Wanaka. Thank you... I..."

Pedro Pimentel

"We ate at this restaurant over the Easter long weekend 2023. This is a quaint little restaurant just back from the main street in Wanaka. The staff..."

Dodie BisJac (The Quiet Achiever)

"Great momos, friendly staff. Great value. Food came out nice and..."

Crystal

"Very delicious food. We are Indian vegetarian and were served everything for our needs. Definitely worth trying the Indian and Nepalese dishes..."

Vipul Lunkad

"We really went there. Excellent Peshawari Chicken, superb Naan. Magnificent Dahl and other dishes including Nepalese. Possibly the best in NZ. as..."

Neil Beverley

"Very tasty Indian and Nepalese food, good value for money. We found the rice/curry combo meals to be decent portions. The service is friendly and it..."

Y Tan

"This restaurant is really good place to visit. Food is good and staff is friendly. When my family went there, it was almost break time but they were..."

Kevin Lim

"Sunday night Mid April 2023. Enjoyed Naan bread, mild curry vegetable.. Reasonably priced, tasty. Yum..."

Dave Wong

"Great curry spot with the best prices in town! Highly..."

Maddy Burley

"The food was delicious. The restaurant is small but kept well. Service was friendly and quick. We had vegetarian meals and would recommend it..."

Nitassha Kumar

"This place is so underrated! I can’t get enough of the yellow dal and the onion bajis are so good as well. The service was really amazing..."

Sanne van Zundert

"Great curry and we only waited at most 15 minutes. We got dumplings and lamb tikka masala with garlic naan. It was nice, flavourful, exactly as..."

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