Vegan Options cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wanaka

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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

Scroggin Coffee + Eatery

"Wow! The Benedict and Turkish Eggs are a festival of flavors and an absolute joy to devour as brunch meal. The coffee was well made as well and it..."

Bhishman Desai

"5 stars for nice vegan cabinet food, cookie and scone are A+. Staff are always super nice and really good atmosphere for breakfast . Dog friendly..."

Ellen T

"Beautiful interiors and friendly staff. Had a cheese scone which was doughy & delicious. Also had a blueberry scone which was a bit bland (hence the..."

Shannon

"Very trendy, beautiful cafe close to the waterfront of wanaka. They serve wolf coffee and have an excellent cabinet selection that caters for dietary..."

Shannen Commons

Diane Marzonie

"Visited March 2023 - One of, if not, the best Bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwiches. Great staff, coffee, and the weather was perfect as we ate..."

Rohan Saxena

"Such a lovely cafe and the perfect place to treat yourself to the best breakfast in Wanaka (probably the South Island). Can't get enough of the eggs..."

russ paver

"drop in and enjoy the Cafe vibes, natural light and tasty light fare. 2nd best cappuccino I have had in New Zealand, best in Wanaka. friendly service..."

Andrew Kumar

"Lovely flat whites and scrumptious looking cake slices and cookies. Didn't try any though. Also offering a wide range of hot drinks I have rarely..."

- Jules -

"THE WORLDS BEST EGGS BENEDICT! And amazing coffee too. Lovely service in a buzzing atmosphere. Highly recommend coming early to avoid..."

Goldie Beeton

"Stunning, beautiful, welcoming, hidden gem. My partner and I came to this cafe and were welcomed in immediately. FOH staff were knowledgeable and..."

Daniella Collison

"I went here 12pm by myself. Found a table without a problem. There were a couple of tables available at that time. Bustling place but also relaxed...."

Christine Andrews

"A delightful, warm and inviting cafe. The atmosphere and interior of this place is probably the most cozy and inviting cafe we have visited in NZ...."

Sebastian Goh

"Dropped by for lunch and had a really great experience. I ordered the eggs Benedict with gravlax, which was unlike any eggs Benedict I’ve ever had...."

Alison

"Amazing breakfast! The lamb toast and avocado toast were..."

Allison Abbott

"Lovely little cafe in Wānaka. Very aesthetically pleasing with Scandinavian minimalist decor. Coffee was the best I’ve had in a long time and the..."

Cici Wright

"Standout cappuccino (and I’ve had a lot of good coffee) and excellent breakfast! Everyone who works there is absolutely lovely, 10/10 would..."

Megan Root

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

Fudog

Wheelchair Accessible

"Would recommend Fudog if you’re in the area and wanting Asian flavours. A lot of restaurants in the area close quite early but this place takes..."

T T

"This place was fantastic. People that had a long wait maybe came during an incredibly busy time? We were seated right away, checked in on multiple..."

ian musto

"Had the Mongolian beef wok noodles and they were phenomenal. I’d disagree with other reviewers saying is salty. I put a dab of soy on mine to up..."

L Tetreault

"The place to be at in case you would like to have some Asian Fusion food!! Great dumplings and Wok tossed noodles. Do not miss out on the Crispy..."

tejas chavan

"As soon as we walked into this quaint establishment we were greeted warmly and shown to our table which we reserved prior. Once seated we were..."

S. Ingram

Ruby K

"Loved the food here ! Tried their fried eggplant and karaage ( deep fried chicken ) and it was fantastic ❤️. Would recommend this restaurant if..."

Ching Wen Jun

"My partner and I stumbled upon Fudog while we were staying the night in Wānaka recently. It’s a niche spot and is tucked away, but the food was oh..."

Gabriella

"Delicious Asian inspired food. Especially liked the fried cauliflower and the dumplings. The cocktails were also delicious. Will definitely..."

Ian Green

"It is a bit out of main restaurants area, and in a bit of hidden place. I loved all the food since Fudog has all the taste that I like as an..."

Alice

"Nice food, good service, a bit pricy, portions are small. Very busy on Sunday night, recommend booking in..."

YM Walden

"Food was amazing. My personal favourites were the crispy eggplant, Angus beef, oyster mushrooms and Kung pao potatoes. The cocktails were expertly..."

Emily Templeman

"It was just the best family dinner ever! Our group of 6 ranged from 5 months to 67 years. Everyone enjoyed the spectacular food and efficient and..."

Louisa Linterman

"The food is sublime, especially the Fried Cauliflower crispy with chilli sauce, and the Mongolian beef with the combination of crispy exterior and..."

GG

"Excellent restaurant. Accommodated us at short notice, food and service were super. Great value for money. Highly..."

Claudia Cameron

"Best Asian food I think I’ve ever had. Had the kimchi veg, udon mushroom, Asian greens and the eggplant. For desert the elderflower shaved ice..."

Rahle Dusheiko

"Dinner with 4 adults. Loved each dish. High quality, healthy serving sizes and sooo..."

Callan Tenabel

Sasanoki Japanese Kitchen

86/100 (1350 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"Great Japanese restaurant, friendly staff and wonderful owner who served us authentic sashimi dinner. Very reasonable price, $28 for 12 piece of very..."

Katie Ng

"Had the tonkatsu $29 and shoyu ramen $27. Great service and good food. On the pricy side for the portion..."

Nic

"I really enjoyed the sashimi bento box. The quality and variety exceeded my expectations. Very friendly staff, and a relaxed atmosphere. Definitely..."

David Little

"Our first time to dine here, as a Japanese Restau lover I can say.. thumbs up to their Spicy Miso Ramen here...love the..."

Khara Mia

"We had a delicious sashimi dish (salmon sashimi don), Japanese fried chicken and pork curry. Highly recommend this cute spot! Owner takes a lot of..."

katiehillusc

"I’hv been to Japan and it’s taste exactly like Japan. Awesome dinner we had..."

AJ

"Good but not great. They can do better in serving fresher, tastier food in a more aesthetically nice dining setting. Great people, clearly from..."

Ian Tracy

"So delicious ! I would come back again...."

Catherinegp2

"Best friendly Japanese Restaurant in..."

Garry Ko

"Delicious meal,the ramen was very nice ,we are too hungry,forgot take the..."

T

"Loved it here, the gentleman serving us was very generous with his time which always makes the whole experience sweeter. We had ramen and a tasting..."

Kim Chapman

"What a great place for dinner. Very cosy seating, we had a very large group so had to wait for other patrons to leave so we could seat together...."

Ben Wilson

"Excellent Japan experience. The food was delicious and the hosts were super friendly. We loved the ambiance in this tiny restaurant, the big table..."

Eva De Smet

"Really authentic Japanese food run by a wonderful Japanese family. Lovely atmosphere, and deliciously refreshing food prepared with lots of love and..."

Jennifer Sok

"The moment we walked in, I knew we were in a restaurant that was the real deal. The menu is simple, yet offers enough variety to please most. Reading..."

Talitha Do

Bombay Palace Wanaka

85/100 (1208 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

"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

Fedeli

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a lovely and pleasant place. I tried three salads with medium size, and everything was great!! Their takeaway cup is reusable metal cup, and it..."

Alice

"Enjoyable tucked away coffee shop down an alley, with a shared spacious outside seating area with umbrellas, and a small countertop like space..."

Daniel Archibald

"Everything I want in a cafe! Variety of homemade soup, salads and sandwiches to choose from (my only problem was that I didn’t have more time to go..."

Megan Root

"Hidden gem down a little alley, but what a great find. Food was delicious, matcha latte was perfect. Pastries and coffee were spot on. Will..."

Athena H

"Really great take out place in Wanaka! Stumbled upon it when looking for a salad! I got the amazing spicy slaw with pepper, and added chicken! The..."

Amanda McCalla

"Choice of deli salads was great - pricey but delicious. Staff super..."

heymish

"Lovely spot, FANTASTIC coffee and AMAZING and super friendly staff. The food is to die for and they appear to have something for..."

Bren Murrell

"I ordered 2 exquisite large salads for a 70th birthday celebration from the guys at Fedeli, and, wow, they were amazing. Dealing with Brona was a..."

Lynda Morrison

"We stopped here before our Isthmus Peak hike to grab some snacks for the trail, a cheese scone and a date scone. Both were delicious and the perfect..."

Angie Harwood

"This cafe was recommended to me by the hostel receptionist; and so far this was the best cup of coffee I've had in NZ. Wanaka's best kept secret..."

Thu An Nguyen

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

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..."

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