European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Akaroa
9 restaurant menus in Akaroa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"We found Rona's Cafe to be a nice Oasis from the southerly wind in Akaroa. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming especially when visiting this..."
Annie Hackett
"This was hands down the best meal I have had in my entire life. I am not worthy of this food. I cannot pick a favourite dish, but gun to my head it..."
Olly Gooday
"Laudable. Coffee well extracted but milk just a bit off, and a bit of miscommunication on ordering and timing. Other than that the place looks..."
George Anderson
"Rona’s is so delicious. Each dish is unexpected in the most delightful way. Corn risotto is supreme and it was the best chicken liver parfait..."
Sophie Palmer
"Best Coffee Shop in Akaroa. I didn't get to explore all of it, but this was the spot that stood out. great decor and cosy-modern feel. Great spot for..."
Jonathan Southwood
"unfortunately we can't show a picture of the cold dishes we had. they were so delicious that we forgot to picturize them. one of it was the fish..."
Daniel Pfuhl
"Such a good place to stop for breakfast if you're Akaroa, and well worth the drive over the hill if you're in Christchurch for the weekend.
The food..."
Jono Baddiley
"Well what can I say? Staff ✔️food ✔️ setting ✔️. A great place to enjoy food and the sun in Akaroa. We're an unruly brunch, toddlers,..."
Brie Liberty
"Best coffee place in Akaroa, hands down, Rebecca is a legend! both girls always smiling and lovely to deal with, hope you find a new chef and some..."
Greg Falconer
"Such a cute little place with great coffee and vegan sweet treats. The Mars slice and bounty slice were absolutely to die for. We specifically came..."
"Had a wonderful experience dining here for dinner lastnight. I ordered a starter of scallops which were cooked perfectly. The dish was very generous..."
Sal
"We thought it would be a quiet Tuesday night but booked a table at Ratatouille just in case. The place was near full when we arrived at 7pm! The..."
Fay Kennedy
"Delicious meal last night. Beef and the fish dish went down well with bottle of Zeppelin Shiraz. Key Pow! Finished off with the cheese, the blue was..."
Dodging Bullets
"After attempting to dine. sweating in the sauna at The Little Bistro, we abonadoned ship for Ratatouille across the road.
Having been here several..."
Hayley Horrell
"Emailed a booking and received confirmation early afternoon. Very satisfying. Perfect service, topped with Wigram Brewery beer on tap - a..."
Terry Carrell
"Absolutely friendly staff, authentic delicious French food, nice wines. The prices are probably expectant for this sort of place, but not for often..."
Daniel Mladek
"The food here was amazing a great way to our end our night....the staff were lovely.....highly recomend tgat you put this as a must do while staying..."
Avril Podolczak
"Quite pricy but a very good French restaurant. Food was excellent and staff were very..."
Matthew Goodson
"Wonderful, the food was great and the service was the best we have had. Highly..."
Lora Sheard
"Nice choice of French cooking options - dont go there if you expect Fish and..."
Johann
"Great french restaurant, the food and the wine are excellent. The staff is very..."
Celine Haentzler
"Really enjoyed very good quality food with professional service. Would eat here..."
Ruth Beeston
"Authentic French restaurant with delicious food and very friendly French..."
Waffle with Oreo Chocolate and Caramel Topped with Banana Ice
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Chocolate Waffle Vanilla Ice Cream
Special Waffle of the House with Cream and Cranberries
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"Never had a Waffle before so a first for us . Outside area with a few table's clean and tidy . Order ready within 15minutes . And boy it was..."
Terry Klenner
"This place is good they have some awesome waffles pictures show a death by chocolate lemon berry and the empty plate of a waffle monkey its worth the..."
Tristan Shepherd
"Lovely place with friendly service. Waffle was really good. Crispy on the outside, soft..."
Chris de Villiers
"This waffles was hands down the best waffles Ive ever had!! It was soft and fluffy but not soggy. The flavours was amazing together and the price was..."
Danielle Petrie
"When in Akaroa - do seek out the Waffle Haus! Delicious, well-made waffles to enjoy in the cute-as-a-button garden centre. Ordering process is..."
George Forgan-Smith
"In winter it moves to Crater Cafe, which we were unaware of. Staff were friendly enough but may have been overcharged ($31 for two waffles?). Good..."
Hannah Z
"One of the best to have some sweet in Akaroa. The waffle was so good that we did manage to finish it sooner than the time they took to prepare...."
Meet Goes Pro (Meet Patel)
"Delicious waffles and milkshake. Must visit if you crave for something sweet in town. The guy who served us is really friendly..."
WYing Goh (Ariel)
"Waffles were delicious and picked up some good deals on some plants as..."
Jennifer Allen
"The food was great. Would definitely..."
Brandon T
"We went in for a smoothie, and it was great. But most of all, the service was amazing! Jamie was smiling the whole time, being so kind and helpful...."
Alex Kliman
"A master piece to visit and to taste in Akaroa. My favorite is berrylicious waffle. Try..."
Massimilino Mortiolo
"Daughter got the chocolate lovers one and i just got a plain one. Loved them both. So good thank..."
"Well if people that never dined there can have an opinion I am sure I can have one, too! I have never dined there either. We have been there for a..."
Christian Kasper
"Best place in Nz we have eaten at. Loved every moment and the food was superb, filling and cooked to perfection. Keep up the good work..."
Ryan Day
"We went here for dinner. The setting is , as the title suggests , little. The meal , was exceptional both of us had the best dinner out we've ever..."
Alister Giddens
"Absolutely the best meal we have had in years. We took advantage of the voucher in the entertainment book and thought we would try it out. Without a..."
Sheryl Thornley
"Lovely little find! Friendly professional staff and fantastic food not to mention perfectly chilled champagne!
We will be back, just hope we are..."
Nicola Elizabeth Ablitt
"Amazing food, ALL staff super friendly and welcoming, Will definitely be back :) Thank..."
Ben Loader
"I am in food heaven! Thank you so much for tonight's meal. The bone marrow was an absolute highlight. The entire meal was faultless. Service..."
Kelly Jones
"Great food, atmosphere & service. What more can I say? Definitely returning until I've eaten everything on the..."
Neil Pomphrett
"An absolutely top experience and cooked to..."
Peter Cave
"Sensational, local produce, attentive staff, just a perfect way to experience Akaroa..."
Kelly Field-Comrie
"What a awesome place.Loved the test kitchen menu last night.Great food great people. Thank you for a wonderful food..."
Terry Denise Omundsen
"Excellent wines, great service, well flavoured and presented food. Olive starter generous, mains not so much. We had beef and vegetarian - both..."
Shell Withers
"Had wonderful dinner!! So cozy inside and amazed by professional service! Got great recommendation for wine to go with lamb. Very fresh fish and the..."
agness Oh
"What a lovely place, guys! We’ve came from the US to New Zealand and after a long flight were so happy to have a delicious meal at “The Little..."
Nat Nikol
"This is a fantastic little restaurant. It was such a cold night it was lovely to have dinner there and be in a warm friendly environment. We..."
Libby Sumnz
"Very very yummy! Dined here last weekend (Queens Birthday Weekend) with my partner to celebrate my birthday. A very cute little restaurant that is..."
Johanna Ryan
"We have wanted to dine here for years so were happy to finally make it happen. Every dish was cooked to absolute perfection, the service was..."
Tracey Keefe
"delicious food and great service! we had an amazing..."
jordan hamilton
"This place never disappoints. The team maintains a great selection of wine and the menu is small but comprehensive, with a focus on locally sourced..."
Megan Wakefield
"Fancy dining, great food, small portions, expensive bill. My wife was not a fan of the mash that came with the salmon, she also did not like that the..."
Matt Aldridge
"This is a must visit place. Typically French, small space with small cramped tables in all, although I guess the staff weren't. Excellent food and..."
Stephen Hargrave
"Fantastic food here, the scallops are absolutely amazing melt in your mouth moments, flavours that will blow your mind. Highly recommended and willbe..."
Cushlia Young
"Fantastic service! We ordered the Steak and I can whole heartedly confess it was the best I've ever had ^^ the beef jus in particular was..."
Celtic Cultess
"Perfect dinner great food.
And the best Host..."
Tim Ten Barge
"Absolutely incredible food! Would have liked a little more selection, but what they do have they do very very..."
Cathryn Bridges
"A very good meal overall, but some rather odd flavour combinations and an ice cream with no flavour at all. Main course portion was also on the..."
"A little bit hesitate after reading the reviews. But still give it a go since not many shops open this early. The atmosphere was lay back and nice...."
Noon W.
"Ever dependable.
We have dined many times at Bully Hayes Restaurant, with different people.
Our visit today was an enjoyable and satisfying as..."
Shirish Paranjape
"We had breakfast at the Bully Hayes. It was recommended to us by the lady who works at the L’Escargot Rouge. Everything was amazing, the food, the..."
Niketa
"Was looking forward to the "famous" chowder but the mixed reviews steered us to a safer option - seafood paella and the Chatham Island blue cod. Both..."
Charlie Lear
"Great service with great food. Ordered beast board for dinner then came back another day for..."
Yian Nee
"One of the better Eggs Bene's out of quite a few places we had brekky at on our tiki tour of the South..."
Ian Greer
"Great food coupled with good views across the harbour. The menu is pretty huge with lots of food and drink options, including a separate kids menu...."
Mark Lincoln
"We(5) had brunch twice it was so good. Wonderful service and quick. I had vegetarian feast, others had eggs Benedict and french toast. Big..."
Linda Roper
"Enjoyed the pork and bacon pizza with devil sauce. The salmon dish was good. Service here was great. We were given some marshmallows for our baby..."
Ken Tran
"Great friendly customer service. Opened lunch menu earlier than normal as we were shipped in and doing a tour. Went back again in the calendar after..."
Janeece Walmsley
"We enjoyed our breakfast here two years ago so we had to return again! No, it’s not the cheapest breakfast but it tastes great and is all very..."
"Was recommended by my baker friend. Good job at baking!! Muffin is light fluffy and delicious. Coffee is great!! Lots of seats in the front yard...."
Fiona Hsieh
"I posted this to the "French Bakery" business in Akaroa but I think they are called Sweet As Bakery and moved to a different location which is..."
Roch Molina
"Not smart but just what I was after, a French inspired Kiwi cafe that knows bread and breakfast European style. Not that I could have any (bread,..."
Marie Whealing
"It is not France but they try hard. Good selection of pastries, croissant and sandwiches. Good for breakfast and to stock up for snacks to take on..."
Stephen Hargrave
"Very good place for lunch. The food is delicious. Chowder is amazing. Tables outside I think need new..."
Marin Ianev
"Perfect place for your breakfast. It was pretty nice to see a different type of bakery than here in NZ are. No fried food at all, finally.
Delicious..."
Lukáš Bažata
"Perfect spot under the trees. Staff should remember always to keep cashier area tidy and uncluttered and always keep attention to tables being wiped..."
Jonathan Rumens
"Hot chocolate was lovely and the chocolate muffin was to die for. Staff were very pleasant, polite and..."
Greg D
"Great little place. Cozy and also there is amazing food. Try the baguette fresh in the..."
Köpi Tuba
"Excellent all round. The crepes are divine. Eggs Benedict were fantastic. Fantastic staff- smiling and friendly and very engaging. Wonderful outdoor..."
Giselle Duarte
"I really enjoyed the coffee and there was a bit of a collection of croissants and bites. Only had morning tea there but there was a menu for food...."
Malcolm Hammond
"Came here twice. The server that we had was absolutely lovely, she even made up a sandwich for us when all the sandwiches on offer were sold..."
Maddog (UKwonderboy)
"Coffee was great! The pastry's were next level delicious and the panini was on eof the best I've had! Great service all around, would highly..."
"Nice, clean setting right by the water. The restaurant was really on theme and had nice ambience. For our starters we order the oysters and for mains..."
Don Nguyen
"What a beautifully situated restaurant thus is. The service was super friendly and the food did not let it down one bit. It was bloody fantastic :)...."
Chris Houghton
"Stopped in for snacks as we missed lunch and ended up leaving quite full! Dad had the chowder which he very much enjoyed, Mum and I shared olives,..."
Morgan Williams
"Can't comment on the hotel, but the restaurant is really good, friendly service and food was good, albeit quite pricey, but that's to be expected in..."
R. Ouhel
"I absolutely LOVED this restaurant. It was so amazing. From the friendliest of staff to the amazing food. It was my first time at Akaroa and I'm so..."
River Song
"Great spot for some local oysters and other seafood dishes. Place can be busy when the ship is in the harbor. Local craft bear on tap and fresh..."
Robert Havey
"Great food, beer and wine selection. We really enjoyed the seafood platter for 1 overlooking Akatoa..."
Dave Coppin
"Good lunch meal for the burger with chips. It's a great lunch to have. Out door seating great view while having your..."
Romeo Villanueva II
"Great service, food was delivered in good time and was delicious especially the Akaroa salmon risotto. The other dish is the fish and chips..."
Pam Oliver-Hylands
"highly recommend great service.i had the lamb with veges the husband had the surf n turf, all was very..."
Christine Hall
"Just a charming little seaside seafood restaurant in the heart of downtown Akaroa. Great food and friendly..."
David Wilder
"Great food with a cosy seating area outside. Staff are friendly and..."
Lana Sykes
"Excellent location. Rooms tidy. View and balcony a plus. Downstairs restaurant and bar..."
Maria McDonald
"Had eggs bennie with bacon, was very well presented and tasty. Good long black ☕️ as well. Great outside area to take in the views, well worth a..."
"This place is so beautiful! We sat outside in the beautiful garden surrounded my plants and ferna.
I ordered an iced latte and my partner got an iced..."
eve kinder
"Amazing cafe with beautiful and spacious outdoor seating. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious. They are dog friendly and..."
Aneetta Baby
"I’d have a hard time giving this anything less than 5 stars, the service was great and very sympathic, you have to be patient and the food is very..."
Jerry Fusenig
"We had bacon and eggs plus pancakes. Very nice all round, bacon was cooked to perfection and a generous portion..."
Al Pacino
"Just had lunch and the food was great. We ordered the fish and chip and Smoked Salmon. Both extremely tasty. The staff were very friendly. Service..."
T PHong
"Lovely garden, interesting item on sale and friendly staff. Food is..."
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"We had late lunch at The Brassiere. Outdoor seats in the garden. Waitress lady is very helpful and friendly. Their fish and chips are yummy. We had..."
ATGC
"Although you can't go wrong when it comes to food or shopping in Akaroa, The Brasserie delivers when it comes to atmosphere, food and service. First..."
Ali Alsaffaf
"What a cool and quirky little place! Absolutely loved our experience at The Brasserie Kitchen & Wine Bar. We had the Fish and Chips and Chicken..."
Delize Roos
"Large cafe, very busy. Food was nice, baked beans were semi cold. When I went to pay the young girl was doing something on the till. Instead of..."
Lisa Lisa
"I’d have a hard time giving this anything less than 5 stars, the service was great and the food and coffee were simply exceptional. The breakfast..."
David Rea
"We went here for lunch. It's good located! Nice restaurant, lovely garden decorated in every corner. They had friendly staff and fast service. I..."
Chloe Dang
"Wonderful place, absolutely fabulous service from friendly staff. Our ukulele group were privileged to sit outside in the lovely outdoor dining area..."
Bronwyn Kirkwood
"Wow! This place is a must see while visiting Akaroa! The staff are soo very nice and helpful! The garden, and whole place, is beautiful and filled..."
Malin B G
"Great food. Probably the best battered fish I've ever eaten, didn't realise batter could be so well done! Props to the chef. Really chill atmosphere,..."
"After a long trip through the south island and zero expectations we are absolutely delighted to find this place! Beyond excellent food, great decor..."
Amy Agnew
"the best place, service, food accomadation and view you could ever expect to have to stay at. loved it guys and again we both thank you sooo..."
Larry Waterhouse
"Superb green mussels, excellent service and a beautiful location. Highly recommend this..."
Andy Kerr
"We always experience excellent creative food and top notch service - well done Kathryn and Steven - and all the other staff for making The Trading..."
Margy Morris
"Was there over long weekend. Amazing food, great service, nice ice cold stella on tap everything was top notch. Recommending this spot for sure. Will..."
Dougsie Malone
"Wonderful food, asked for Angus Beef cooked blue and it was perfect. Only criticism ... we were not advised the black board specials, otherwise very..."
Liz Waterhouse
"Great food and excellent service!! Brightened up a rainy day in Akaroa!..."
Kathryn Amyes
"Thanks ladys n gents. A wonderful day at a reasonable..."
Martin Burt
"Not only is the food divine, but the presentation is beautiful. This is where you dine to celebrate important..."
Magda Pawlowski
"Great food and great..."
Levi Dailin Temuera Waitere
"We had a very nice lunch here during our visit to Akaroa. The lunch menu was reasonably priced. The food arrived quickly and was delicious! We really..."
Ralf Jurczyk
"Menu had a good variety to choose from. Staff very friendly.
Lovely outdoor dining over looking the Harbour.
Toilets could not with a revamp.
I..."
Sandra Stapleton
"We had a positive experience at The Trading Room Experience. We found a seat without any reservations. We did not have to wait long for our orders to..."
Ravi Lal
"I ordered crispy salmon. It was yummy they have lot of seafood menu. I really enjoy and staff so..."
SIMSTORY
"Yummy food and nice view in Akaroa.
Worthy of price. Huge portions
I will definitely come back for..."
kammala pumakreaw
"Stopped here for lunch while in Akaroa..it was fantastic. The food was exceptional and the service friendly and efficient. I had the Kiwi Burger, ..."
Mike Sigley
"We had a nice meal, cashew chicken and a green currie was very tasty. Comfy seats and atmosphere was..."
Al Pacino
"The best dinner time in Akaroa.
Delicious Thai food and good..."
somsak hatratchai
"I was very impressed. Big meal The taste was..."
momy jen
"We had a takeaway tonight and every dish we had including the pizzas for the children were absolutely delicious. The service was fantastic and the..."
Kim Anderson
"We came for lunch and order the mussels, squid ink pasta, wedges with bacon cheese, and fish of the day.
Love all the food, and love the attention..."
Mike Mezaoski
"Hands down the best place so far the sea food pizza was 10/10. Peanut sauce stir fry was 10/10. Couldn't fault anything and great size big feeds and..."
Rodney Guy
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