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Goofys Strandon Kitchen
100
/100 (121 ratings)
Restaurants
Albanian
Fast food
European
Albanian
Fast Food
European
Fast food
Fast food
European
Albanian
Mid-range
"Love the food would definitely go back..."
cristyn phillips
Streetwise Coffee
93
/100 (56 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
CafƩ
CafƩ
European
New Zealand
Cheap Eats
"Best vanilla latte Iāve ever had! Such a cute little coffee tin and open on..."
Madeleine Morris
"Best coffee In town and such amazing..."
Amy Johnston
"Amazing coffee, great staff and a lovely setup!..."
David Williams
"Always great coffee any day of the..."
Nikki Morgan
"Such good coffee and super friendly..."
Megan Meroiti
"Great service and great..."
Justin Bird
"Very good hot coffee made to how you want it eg - double shots etc. Nice slices to go with it..."
Sally Ann Saies
"Fantastic coffee and super friendly..."
Justine Chapman
"Good coffee, great..."
K H
"So handy. Great coffee. Each day I text through my order and by time I drive by its ready to pick up. I haven't had a bad coffee there yet...."
Kickflynz
Elixir West Cafe & Catering
90
/100 (283 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Mince on Toast
Chicken and Waffles
Coffee Made
Big breakfast
Mochaccino
CafƩ
CafƩ
European
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Superb service and food. We had reserved a table for a large group but it had been noted down for the day after. However staff were quick to sort us..."
Melodie Brown
"We met other family members.. 8 plus a baby.. there for brunch. I had poached eggs on vogels toast with a side of bacon and everyone else had a..."
Mary-Alice Dryden
"Elixir cafe is always a good chill place to have a cup of coffee or grab some hearty breakfast... I ordered a mocha which was really good (as a..."
Colin John
"Excellent chicken & waffles - nice to have a savoury waffle. My wife's mince on toast was immense and delicious (I had to help her finish it!)...."
Martin Bridges
"Really yummy food, lovely..."
Josie Campbell
"I ate here for Breakfast the first day I got here, then looked forward to eating here every morning after that. There are so many good choices for..."
Dylan Mann
"Lovely little spot - great food. Quick and efficient staff. One of our..."
Dan Burrell
"Good quality food and variety. Hard flat wall surfaces makes it noisy . Luke warm coffee, yak! Friendly staff until their friends/acquaintances..."
Paul Preston
"Friendly, helpful staff and one of the biggest and best breakfasts we've ever had. The breakfast bowl was absolutely delicious and the combination of..."
Sarndra Dodunski
"I had the mince on toast š really nice. But be warned have the 1/2 portion only..."
Alana M
"What an absolute gem we've discovered! Our breakfasts were rave-worthy. The southern fried chicken waffles and the breakfast salad bowl come SO..."
Standen Family
"Been to both elixirs and prefer West, food is consistently 5/5, staff are great, sconnes are to die for. much more comfortable environment being much..."
Daniel Marriott
"Hubby and I had the Keto breakfast. It was delicious, staff were friendly and..."
Fleur Wallace
"Good food and awesome customer..."
FENCY JOSEPH
"Really yummy brunch here, super friendly and welcoming staff. Busy at the time but food still came out very quickly. Love that I could order half a..."
Trina Mullan
"Good at the first table offer rate. Went just before 11am and many items on the menu were unavailable for some reason. But the two we eat, fried..."
Aspi Bilia
Table Restaurant
90
/100 (351 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Duck breast
Banoffee Pie Cocktail
Duck
Prawns
Lamb
Fish
Chicken
Snickers cake
Beef
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Drinks
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Fantastic meal, the snapper was melt in the mouth, great cocktail bar, chocolate martini a must try, music perfect and staff very friendly, canāt..."
Gordon Potter
"Without a doubt the best place in Taranaki! Food is divine, service is paramount and everyone is fabulous, friendly and fun! Put this on your list of..."
Susan Busch
"5 of us dined here Tuesday gone and all of us enjoyd it the food was amazing along with the surroundings was beautiful the service was excellent..."
Ryan Blackburn Coombridge
"Best place to stay at in New Plymouth, if not New Zealand.. Totally stunning decor, lovely staff and the owner Terry Parkes is a true professional...."
Deanna Parker Attwood
"What a grand old lady!! I have dined in this lovely establishment 6 years ago before moving to Perth and again last night for my birthday..."
Nathan Tauheke Ngaia
"Such a quaint place to stay with excellent service, superb food, unique art work on display, gorgeous rooms with luxurious bedding and furnishings,..."
Sam Tyson
"Had a voucher given to us by our family for dinner bed and breakfast. Had an amazing dinner with friends and loved our room and the fact that we..."
Wendy Yandle
"Peaceful and elegant atmosphere , thoughtful and attentive staff . Meals to die for and beautifully presented. Tops..."
Margaret Mulholland
"Well be back again. Was another level of yum!!! The combination of different flavours was absolutely..."
Shaun Megan Dymond
"We had a lovely mini break at the Nice Hotel. The staff were all extremely friendly & helpful. Our room was beautifully decorated & extremely clean...."
Meghann Humphries
"I was here yesterday with husband and i loved the ambience, service was awesome I am also from hospitality industry n i have never had this kind of..."
Priti Gupta
"Awesome a lovely stay at nice hotel - we had the luxury package - were upgraded to a balcony room which was fantastic. Amazing meal in the restaurant..."
Claire Trundle
"The Nice Hotel and Tables Restaurant are our families favourite place for great food, wine, hospitality and..."
Jill Dingle
"I was so impressed with the wonderful food cooked to perfection. The restaurant is just divinely decorated, so elegant and cosy. I highly recommend a..."
Lisa Tamati
"We came here for an early dinner. Service was polite, and the food arrived extremely quickly. The eye fillet and duck were perfectly cooked, and the..."
Danny Tsai
"A very good experience. The service was warm and friendly, if missing some of the detail I'd expect for a restaurant of this standing - in fairness,..."
Graham Holman
"Ponder brothers fromĀ Table Restaurant at Nice Boutique HotelĀ - celebrity team that Taranaki should be proud to have. Their cooking is refined,..."
Olena Williams
"Awesome place in the Central hub of N.P with a outside dining and garden experience like no other.With a huge outside heating for those days when u..."
Paul Mcentee (RED)
"Refined, inventive, precise - incredible menu by incredible chefs - Freddie and Richard..."
Taranaki Foodies Radio Show
"Nice fine dining in a boutique hotel. Cozy atmosphere and so peaceful, even though in middle of town. Parking should not be an issue. Very prepared..."
Aspi Bilia
"we tried 3 mains and all of them were soooooo..."
Gina Luo
"Hubby booked this as a birthday surprise. We stayed in the St Mary's room which was a delight, very comfy bed, beautiful room and loved it. We also..."
Jillian Olliver
"Very good friendly service. Delicious creative food. Excellent wine..."
Paul Brown
"We ordered a 4 course tasting menu dinner. Every meal was a surprise and a small portion of each. It was amazingly tasty,well presented and well..."
Angela James
The Vineyard Bistro @ Okurukuru
90
/100 (748 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Cheeks
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Salad
Duck
Risotto
Salmon
Prawns
Ice Cream
Halloumi
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a place, very visually appealing and the view over the ocean was great. The service was good & friendly but didn't know the menu well, couldn't..."
Sam
"We came.here for a staff due and sooo amazing. The view is absolutely breathtaking, the smoke area is nice and spacious and the restaurant is..."
Linda Waru
"We had such a nice night. The fire was going and it was really nice and warm, perfect temp. We got the paua ravioli entree, this came out super fast..."
Daisy Capon
"Incredible venue with food that both satisfies any cravings and exceeds any expectations. Best food we've had in NZ, hands down. The preparation,..."
Jeney Wierman
"Stopped in for a wonderful evening meal. Breathtaking views, staff were friendly and the service was great. I had the king prawns to start followed..."
lee Caplin
"Enjoyed the time here... The staff was really friendly and great to communicate with...the wine I had was amazing...I'd definitely go back for the..."
Colin John
"Visited during its afternoon closing hour. Majestic view awaits its customers, chalet renters, function guests. A few hills in the property presents..."
lmt6618
"The food is delicious. There is a great view of the mountains from the parking lot and some of the tables, most of the tables have a great view of..."
Noah C
"Absolutely magic place. The food, the wine and the place is very special indeed. Weāll be back for sure....Back again. Bravo to the staff and chef...."
David Fenton Hancock
"Great place - food was the best we've had (on our short stay), paired with delicious wine and excellent..."
Adam Moody
State Pasta
89
/100 (335 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
European
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Kids Tomato Sauce Spaghetti
Pico Spicy Nduja and Mascarpone
Stracci Pumpkin Pistachio and Pecorino
Orecchiette Broccoli Lemon and Chilli Flakes
Pasta
Mafalda Tomato and Beef Short Rib Ragu
Ice Cream
Gelato
Pesto
Fettuccine
Ice Cream Sandwich
Linguine
TiramisĆŗ
Prosciutto
Stracci with Mushroom
Roast Chicken Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce
Bucatini Tomato and Basil
Plin Ravioli Chicken and Sage Butter
Sit down
Italian
European
Seating
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing. Simply the best pasta in New Zealand. Modest portions, amazing flavours. We had as a family of four, four different pasta mains and two..."
Anthony MacLean
"I was visiting New Plymouth for the weekend and was dragged here by a friend who wouldn't stop going on and on about how amazing this place was..."
Bill Liu
"Delicious, great atmosphere. It was quite busy so there was a bit of a wait, but the servers were very friendly and polite. And the food more than..."
Varya Kern
"Nice little restaurant on the main road. Very happy with the food and hospitality! We had the raw fish for entree, the king fish was so tender! I had..."
Nara Jin
"We really enjoyed our dinner. The roast chicken ravioli with sage butter was delicious, as was the rocket salad, prosciutto and focaccia bread. Kids..."
Yasheeka Bertram
"Oh wow! Where to start. We had a eventful day travelling down from Auckland. Outside Otorohanga, a car fishtailed on a slippery corner. It looked..."
Andre Loubser
"Nice, Good service, great food. Good COVID-19 practices. Bathrooms clean and tidy. We had gone about 4-30ish. If you want to go for dinner at a..."
Christine Hill
"The pasta here is great! My partner got the ravioli which tasted very handmade and was truly delicious! This chili fettuccini with prawns was also..."
Taylor Barron
"What can I say... The place was just perfect... I ordered a Carbonara and it was full of flavor...seasoned perfectly and the portion size was just..."
Colin John
"Delicious foods, cocktail, friendly staffs and great vibe! Our new go to place when we come back to New Plymouth:) highly..."
Chie Tesoriero
Chaos Cafe
89
/100 (1242 ratings)
Quick Bites
New Zealand
Contemporary
Cafe
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Juice & Smoothies
Pancakes with Ginger and Orange
Bagels
Magical Muesli
Cakes
Salad
Juice & Smoothies
Salmon
Dahl
Fish
Pot of Tea
hot chocolate
Americano Coffee
Sausages
Eggs Benedict with Bacon
Juice
3 Egg Omelette
porridge
Lemon Ginger Tea
Vegan Tofu Scramble
Eggs Benedict
Salad
French Toast
Bagels
Toasts
Worlds Famous Carrot Cake
Omelette
Toast with the Most
Mince on Toast with Poached Eggs
Sit down
Contemporary
CafƩ
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We're two weeks into the new owners of this very well known New Plymouth cafe and today I totally enjoyed the feel, the lunch and my flat white...."
Len McGrane
"Stopped in for brunch at Chaos on the 1st of Dec around 11am. Every staff member we talked to was super friendly and welcoming. We had a quick chat..."
Christie Martel
"Beautiful little cafe. I don't go to a place to lick the wallpaper, but when the food and service is amazing, having a nice environment to enjoy it..."
Tim Grimley
"Thank you to the Google reviews that led us to this absolute gem of a cafe. Compliments to the chefs for the taste sensational food and the lovely..."
Sheen Mohekey
"A hearty brunch in New Plymouth central. The counter display was stocked with tantalizing bakes and sandwiches and they also have a menu for dishes...."
Ashleigh Ann Chong
"Absolutely awesome experience with Ash and the team @ Chaos. Great brekkie (had the eggs Bennie cooked to perfection), nice selection of delicious..."
Aryn McKissock
"I have been a regular at Chaos Cafe for ten years plus and with good reason. Great atmosphere as the whole Cafe experience can be found here. Great..."
John S
"A must visit in New Plymouth for breakfast lunch or in between. I had the burrito and it was delicious; lots of flavour and a healthy portion. Coffee..."
Andrew H
"We had the sashouka and pulled hoisin pork bagel, both were delish. This place has great food and one of the best cabinets of food I have seen in..."
Louise Exley
"Popped in over lunch for warm cheese scones, latte and tea. The staff member who served us was disinterested, rude and dismissive. Said we would have..."
Patrick Baker
Social Kitchen
89
/100 (3401 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Lamb Shoulder
Halloumi
Blue Cheese Gnocchi
Beef Cheeks
Cauliflower Balls
Cakes
Brazilian Skirt Steak
Flat Bread with Hummus
Salad
Fish for Two
Chili
Garlic Bread and Brokkoli
Lamb Shoulder
Clams
Potatoes & Green Beans
Eggplant Parmigiana
Lamb
Duck
Caprese Salad
Fish
Tuna
Polenta Fries
Pork
Salmon
Lemon Curd Cheesecake
Ceviche de pescado
Crispy Potatoes
Cocktail
Chicken and Sides
Prawn Cutlets
Tapas
Ribs
Beef Cheek
Prawns
Chicken Poblano
Polenta
White Fish Crudo
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"what an amazing place. The food was delicious and the the service was out of this world. We were a big group and our waiter Martin was just a..."
Charlotte Ward
"My husband and I came in for dinner last night. Barrie was our waiter and he was probably the best waiter I have ever had at a restaurant. He paid us..."
Anna Clegg
"This place was A++. The team was incredibly friendly and made you feel very welcome. Great suggestions made to things on the menu and the food when..."
Josh NufablƩ
"Totally recommend Social Kitchen for group functions or with friends.. exceptional food, all too good to mention - with the goat, chicken & pork my..."
Lynda Alcock
"have had great meals here, but last night's SBS was the best so far, great menu and we couldn't even do dessert we were too full! also made a..."
Maxine Sparks
"We loved this place great atmosphere great menu! We had dinner here last night! It was good to find a restaurant that does good Spanish food great..."
Ricardo Hormazabal
"My hubby & I had a most wonderful experience at Social Kitchen. The food was amazing - especially the fried calamari balls & the lemon meringue..."
Anita Makan
"Awesome dinner. Duck fat potatoes so yummy. Really filling. Amazing place and started to get really busy on a Sunday night. Would recommend Social..."
Helen Beard
"Always love dining here. It is the go to eatery for my group of friends. Amazing food and service. The gnocchi is a must have every time. Great vibe..."
Frankie Tippins
"Exceptional - best restaurant in New Plymouth and up there with some of the best in..."
Daniel Fleming
"Awesome place! Loved the delicious food and helpful staff. The real deal.... New Plymouth hold onto this place love it..."
Shelley Matthews
"Great staff, cool vibe and delicious food! The polenta chips..... mmmmm and the gnocchi was out of this world, and they were just the side dishes!..."
Shelley Gee Dalton
"Fantastic food and service with a really good atmosphere. Highly recommend if youāre in New..."
Caroline Lamont
"Been dying to try social kitchen, worth the wait. Ordered the white fish large dish with garlic potatoes and brussel sprouts. Potatoes were not..."
Lisa
"Food was absolutely amazing. Well presented and cooked to perfection. Meals were hot and tasted phenomenal. The service was excellent. I have no..."
David Nepia
"I love Social Kitchen. I have been there 4 times now, and will continue to go. The staff are amazing, so professional and helpful. The interior..."
Livp
"Dinner in Social Kitchen felt like being in a busy Auckland or Wellington bar. I think this atmosphere is trendy. And I tickled a bison lol..."
Ethnic Food App And Classes
"The sides were probably my favourite part of the meal, because it was an opportunity to try so many different things. I must say the brussel sprouts..."
DanaƩ St George
"Been here 3 times now, twice for lunch and once for dinner.Ā It is a place where a good group of foodies that like to share will love.Ā Very happy..."
Kevin Breedveld
"was in New Plymouth for a weekend when I was on Business Trip to NZ. I had shortlisted few places and this was one. Me and one of my friends visited..."
Rohit Adarkar
"Week day lunches that are quick, easy and intimate. Best spot in NP for Lunch and Dinner if you are under 36. If you are over 36, it will be to loud,..."
Alexander Waugh
"Not your usual hangout spot. The ambience is a bit quirky, might not be to everyone's liking. That being said, the food is delicious and staff's..."
Anant
"Loved dining here! On a cold , damp night in NP, we could only sit in the courtyard as the inside area was full. This was not a problem as the..."
Shelley Matthews
"The ambience and decor of this were quite special. Good mix of family and young and hip clientele. Menu is exceptional and the food matches..."
Taimor H
"What a great concept to sharing your food. I came here with my mates for dinner and the host was so warm and he gave us a good walk through the menu...."
Cynthia Vanisha Paul
"Before our trip, Kran had found Social Kitchen restaurant. It was meant to be one of the best restaurants in town. That was a challenge, we had to..."
Nina And Kran
"Great concept for a restaurant. Was busy and popular. Party of six started with small plates. The hot chicken was my favourite. Followed this with..."
Peter
"Utterly fantastic, from the service to the quirky decor, and of course the food. There was a great range of sharing plates to gorge on. The 12 hour..."
EpiCurious
"Stunning. The meat was melt in your mouth, gnocchi to die for and the service was impeccable. The decor is funky and makes for a great dining..."
Anna Ryder
"Went here for dinner with my colleagues duringa work trip to New Plymouth. Their meals are to share and we asked the staff to bring out an..."
Gerhard Joseph
"This spot appeared relatively new, and with one review so far I wasn't sure what to expect. As it was close to my hotel, I decided to give it a try...."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"After our lunch we dropped in and had a tea.Nobody else but us in the bistro. The environment was so comfortable and the staff was so..."
Cindy Ong
"We enjoyed dinner here, as walk-ins and were seated in a roofed outdoor area because inside was full at 6pm on a Monday. Quite pleasant despite the..."
Christine Plank
"Definitely come here if you enjoy meat! We really liked the steak, the pork belly was OK. Some very nice entrees too. Dessert was so so, probably..."
Tracy Huynh
"Amazing food, highly recommend. We had a good range, it was slightly small for the price but if you order a good range it will be very filling and..."
Finn Theodore
"Stumbled onto this place on our drive from Wellington to Waitomo. Fantastic food, great ambience in the covered courtyard, and good service. They..."
Janet T
"Had a function there with 35 people. Food was great but drinks/desert took a really long time to come, with some waiting up to 45mins or forgotten so..."
Maximus Farquaad
"what a beautiful restaurant! came with a group of 8 friends from out of town, food was DELISH, they were lovely and understanding about allergies..."
Lydia Posthuma
"Rolled into the beautiful Taranaki region late afternoon on a Tuesday, had researched this place and managed to get in without a booking. Delicious!..."
Dianna āDeeā Birchfield West
"We had dinner with a group of friends and everything we ordered was delicious. Although thereās no kids menu, all the kids enjoyed the food. The..."
Angel Song
"If you haven't been to Social Kitchen, fix that right now! Not only is the variety excellent, the food is stunning. If like real flare in your meals,..."
John Knell
"This place didn't disappoint,, we were greeted with friendly staff and the food was absolutely delicious. We got prawn cutlets and bbq lamb hearts to..."
Celia Chan
"What a super experience. Amazing choice of delicious small and large plates in a very buzzy environment. Fascinating to be able to see the hard work..."
Helen Wenley
"We had a group of 12 sharing a variety of dishes. The food was amazing and everyone enjoyed them. We enjoyed having a mix of lamb, beef, pork belly..."
A.H
"Best food I have eaten in New Zealand! Wasn't sure how our fussy eaters would cope but they loved it especially the firecracker chicken. Great..."
Ioanna Walker
"Weāre so glad we discovered Social Kitchen while in New Plymouth. Weāve had a fabulous evening out. The food was amazing, service from Alex..."
Tanya Robertson
"Recommended by the locals. Lovely experience to have dinner here with friends. Quick service and 5/5 customer service! The food was amazing! Great..."
Winnie Felicia Gunawan
"Nice atmosphere, cool interior. Food was good, the dishes that stood out in the grouping we ordered were the Chicken Poblano, Lamb Shoulder, White..."
Kevin Chan
"Dinner in Social Kitchen felt like being in a busy Auckland or Wellington bar. I think this atmosphere is trendy. And I tickled a bison lol..."
Olena Williams
Aromas
88
/100 (260 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
European
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Cakes
Sandwiches
CafƩ
CafƩ
European
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Street Parking
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Old skool cafe with all the classic old skool cafe food like asparagus rolls, jam and cream scones, sammies pies etc. Well worth visiting and very..."
Maralda Williams
"Best cafe in town!! š¤© Their food is all made in store and gets my vote every time. Especially their asparagus, ham & egg rolled sandwhiches..."
KiwiMarina
"Stopped in for breakfast. Good service, staff were friendly and helpful. Great tasting bacon. Overall a pretty good start to the..."
Aaron Livingston
"Friendly staff and delicious foods. Offers an assortment of short-order meals, desserts, beverages and the..."
Mc Harvey De los Santos
"Best eclairs in Taranaki. Real cream with icing sugar topping. Also asparagus rolls. Old school cafe menu. Yummy food. Friendly staff. Reasonable..."
Cheryl
"Great friendly staff, good food and sensibly priced. And open early (we were there just after..."
Robert Snijders
"Always good service and good food st a good..."
Allen Pidwell
"So glad we stumbled on Aromus. Wonderfull food and service. Not too pricey but above all care with cleanliness. Very recommended. Oh yes gold card..."
Steve Breese
"Nice light, roomy cafe with "traditional"..."
mark blance
"You get one of largest coffee/chai latte around......"
Allan & Rose Hansen
State Bistro
88
/100 (201 ratings)
Restaurants
French
European
International
International
European
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Duck
Sit down
International
European
French
Private Dining
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Mid-range
"Newly opened State Bistro offers a creative list of bar nibbles that leave your culinary curiosity satisfied and your stomach happy. My favourite..."
Taranaki Foodies Radio Show
"Great new restaurant! We went for dinner tonight and have no complaints whatsoever, nothing but great things to say about State Bistro. The food was..."
Fraser Bourne
"Amazing food, excellent decor and vinyl by..."
Kirsten Kirk
"The food here is beautiful. I left the server to choose my dinner. It was worth..."
Brendan Lister
"Menu is smaller but much better than when they opened. Would like to see more authentic French desserts on the menu. Went with my wife & father, all..."
Matt Walsh
"Very good place. A little understaffed when I went there though for the number of people that were being served. Respect to the staff for always..."
Mawtle
"On my visit I was able to try a complimentary starter, a side soup and a main and I was pleased with the taste, my highlight was the spaghetti with..."
Olena Williams
"Great Staff, really good food, top end of the NP market for sure. Great surroundings, the new look is really good. Highly..."
Karl Hitchcock
"Fantastic wine beautiful classy atmosphere meal was amazing look forward to our next visit thanks for a great night..."
Megan Ekdahl
"Great art gallery with artists from all over Taranaki, with good service and knowledge. Really enjoyed visiting this place. Thank..."
Ergo Proxy
"Recently dined there & the meal we had was beautiful, excellent attention to detail from the wait..."
Chris B
"Work Christmas function held here... excellent food and service. Can't wait to return to try full dining..."
Tracey Bell
"Very good service, had lamb that was succulent, friend had fish that was well cooked and generous..."
Maximus Farquaad
"Great experience on their opening night. Fantastic food, drinks and..."
Jonno Dravitzki
"Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Three visits so far and we are looking forward to going..."
Kyle Beggs
Federal Store
86
/100 (1633 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Beef
Bacon Benny with Date & Apple Loaf
Cakes
Louise Cake
Pork
Pancakes
Cheese Scone
Chicken toastie
Raspberry Cheesecake
Cappuccino
Salad
Mince on Toast
Chocolate cake
Salmon
Bacon and Egg Sarnie
Latte
Savory French Toast
Huevos Rancheros
Club SƔndwich
Eggs Benedict
Pancakes
Creamy Mushroom
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Burger
Sweet French Toast
Toasts
Small Double Shot Flat White Coffee
Beef Bene
Sit down
New Zealand
CafƩ
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Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Great place, great food- including dairy and gluten free, cabinet and off the menu, great staff - friendly and helpful, always busy but never have to..."
Raewynne Niwa
"The Federal Store is my happy place. I love the vibe, customer service is excellent......AND they make the best vanilla slices in town. They so..."
Shelley McDougall
"It was our first time to this lovely cafe over the weekend - we are from Wellington so naturally love amazing cafe's. The food was delicious & the..."
Hayley Edmanson
"Struggling to find a decent gluten free or dairy free or both option in the sweet department??? Find things often dry or tasteless??? Well I went to..."
Erica Perry
"Funky wee place - great menu , great venue and lovely..."
Cassandra Palmer
"Wh a bunch of legends... epic coffee, great food and the best..."
Amie Ussher
"Absolutely delicious food. I had salmon n potato mash with a perfectly cooked egg on top with hollandaise sauce. My daughter had eggs bene on rosti -..."
Tanya Wishnowsky
"Great atmosphere friendly attentive staff and fantastic food. The best BLT I've ever had. Will have to come back again next time I'm in the..."
Lorraine Marie Murnane
"Sensational! Vibrant, great food, great coffee, super, super busy on WOMAD weekend and still the staff glide around like..."
DaVid Grieve
"Loved this place - great coffee and the food was delicious! Friendly staff..."
Alana Fisher
"Funky atmosphere, fabulous food from around the globe. Good coffee. Sunday brunch..."
Lisa ODonoghue
"Great food wonderful service very friendly atmosphere highly recommend eating..."
Jessica Nicholson
"Had lunch Friday, so impressed went back for breakfast on Saturday!!! Food and service is spot on!!! A real..."
Stewart Hartley
"We have found the best brekkie spot in Taranaki. Our Monday morning brunch was amazing. 10/10 hotcakes - that banana fritter!!!! 10/10 eggs benny..."
Nicole Louise
"Great coffee, good food in huge portions, retro decor, staff dressed up bright and cheery, what's there not to like about this place? It also gets..."
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"Best coffee, great food and atmosphere and excellent service from gorgeous..."
Robyn George
"One of our favourite cafes in Taranaki - a special place to relax for..."
Sam Bennett
"Wonderful brunch! Loved everything about this..."
Sandra Maddison
"My favourite cafe in town hands down! Always take my family there whenever they are here! Love the fact that it's dog friendly..."
Kiriana Heurea
"My fa favourite!! I love the banter (abuse) I get from your staff and how your chef gives me as much mince as I please - love love love you guys..."
Natasha Nadia Viliamu
"Best Breakfast in Town and awesome cabinet for..."
Erik Noack
"Great Lime..."
Tanya Ritter
"I love the retro atmosphere, coffees + delicious clean food. Customer service is very cool! Thank you..."
Maricia Churchward Nickson
"Wow. Good food. Good wait staff. Can't wait to go..."
Maree Daw
"Came into the federal today with baby Dominic for a catch up with staff and a decent coffee, well done miss Lauren coffee was the exact hit I was..."
Natasha Beros
"Funky little space tucked away from the main town. Service was great and the food was quick and delicious. The decor is pretty unique and set it..."
Sweecasam
"Busy cafe with friendly staff and plenty of good food. My Rueben Sandwich was jam packed with pastrami and sauerkraut. Delicious!Highly..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Great portion sizes for the price of the meals. Fries are huge and delicious. Salads are fresh and healthy. Coffee is great! All in all a really good..."
Livp
"Our breakfast at The Federal StoreĀ was food for everyone's taste. I had the smashed avocado with grainy bread, mushrooms and tomatoes, while my..."
Ethnic Food App And Classes
"This is definitely my go to when I'm in NP.Excellent consistent coffee, food and courteous staff.The place has always got a nice little hum of..."
Huia O'Sullivan
"Came here on a busy Saturday morning. Got the last table which was in the middle of a busy thoroughfare but couldnāt be avoided. I love how they do..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Awesome food and great atmosphere. They do serve really large portions for breakfast but I found out they do half portions which I'd get next time!..."
Michelle M
"Discovered this place today, fantastic breakfast and great coffee. Had the federal breakfast which was big, but managed to get through it. Best part..."
Stuart
"I really enjoyed my breakfast here, the atmosphere was welcoming and I felt like I was in an old school diner. The breakfast I had was the Bircher..."
Monique Da Silva
"Service with a smile, incredibly generous portions, simple but fresh food - well executed! The decor is retro and relaxed with some quirky kiwiana..."
EpiCurious
"Breakfast at 08:00 on Monday morning. Greeted with smiles and friendly attitude which was consistent throughout our stay. Coffee excellent and the..."
Bradley Marsh
"Amazing fresh healthy salads here with great variety! Coffee depends who makes it as to if it is good. Good service, food and atmosphere but bit..."
Hope McNabb
"We haven't eaten in a place that ticks all the boxes in a long time - this place far exceeded our expectations.As soon as we walked through the..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"Good feel in the place and the typical modern rustic but done quite well. The avo on toast is the A-bomb! Ā And need I say, a mighty fine coffee to..."
Pete
"Went here as an out-of-towner this weekend and was blown away. The style of the cafe is a beautifully done shabby chic with a splash of kiwiana..."
Emma Barry
"This place blew me away, insanely good food!! The price is just a little demanding but its well worth the dosh, you definitely get what you pay for..."
Aidan J
"Beautiful food, we had the chicken, brie and cranberry pie, plus a side of energy salad, it was a yum. Ā The coffee was great too.Friendly..."
Del Davis
"This lovely cafe has an awesome rustic, almost carnival atmosphere with miss-matched cups and reclaimed wooden tables.God where to start with..."
Mind The Crumbs
"This is our favourite cafe in town. The only issue is how to decide what to have! There are so many delicious options on the breakfast and lunch menu..."
Tim Ross
"Consistently excellent coffee. The variety of food is fantastic and helpings very generous. I love the salads and the steak sandwich was delicious...."
Sylvia Whautere
"We are fairly new to New Plymouth. We've been trying a lot of the cafƩs, and The Federal store officially has the best thick shake in town! Lovely..."
Gina Walker
"Already one of the best in town - food, coffee, surroundings and opening hours all good. We visited several times during our holiday. The only..."
Michelle
"As good as it gets IMHO. From the kitchen staff thoughtfully giving us 2 menus, to the fantastic food and atmosphere. Nothing wrong here! The..."
Brett Barleyman
"Delicious food, coffee and great service. We stopped off for breakfast a couple of times during our stay in the area and were really impressed...."
Carly Peart
"I always enjoy calling in at The Federal Store for breakfast when in New Plymouth lymouth. Things haven't changed much, still a warm, we're pleased..."
Pete Armstrong
"Busy place on a Monday morning as they were short of staff. Coffee was ok food was good portion size with perfect seasoning. Service could have been..."
udharv deshpande
"This placed came highly recommended and was a nice experience for our family of 3 while on holiday. Owner(?) showed us to our seats & we ordered 3..."
Deborah Harrison-Flynn
"Vibey, nostalgically decorated cafe that is quite popular with the locals. We were welcomed as soon as we walked through the door and was told to..."
Jules Whiteman
"What a great find! Delicious coffee and food. Wonderful service and something interesting to look at..."
Karina Ormsby
"Really cool place. The salmon benedict was delicious, and the drinks were very good. The strawberry milkshake was one of the best we've had in..."
Shane de Mello
"Our reaction on receiving "eggs bene" was WOW! They've knocked it out of the park. Simply..."
Allan Smith
"Amazing food, not sure if it was really worth the price but relatively good. Very busy placeā¦ Atmosphere was pretty nice as..."
Angela
"I concur, really cool place. Food choices were abundant from the cabinet, both savory and sweet. We had breakfast on Thursday and it was busy...."
Johnathan Teh
"The best coffee in Taranaki so make sure you order a large. The food is delicious and the service is the cherry on top. It was busy but still a..."
Waiora Bailey-Moore
"Highly recommend this place. Try the mince on toast. 5 stars all the way. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Had to grab some cake for the roadtrip...."
Tara Pryde
"Fabulous place. So much atmosphere and memorabilia on the walls. We 4 loved it. The food was amazing. Burgers are....next level to excellent. Staff..."
Pam Rabone
"The rates didn't lie! The interior decoration was dainty and cute. The staff were heartwarming. And the food was great. Haven't tried the desserts..."
DE S
"The best mince/with added slow cooked beef cheek on toast I've ever eaten. Seriously! Plus very very good coffee and super friendly service..."
Donna Simunovich
"Our delicious breakfast at The Federal StoreĀ was food for everyone's taste. I had ordered the smashed avocado with grainy bread, mushrooms and..."
Olena Williams
The Hour Glass
86
/100 (967 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Wine Bar
European
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Spanish
European
New Zealand
Spanish
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
platters
Dumplings
Duck
Tapas
Prawns
Halloumi
Lamb
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Wine Bar
European
Spanish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"My fiancƩ Kieran and I had our engagement party here last Saturday night and we couldn't have been happier! Staff were awesome and so accommodating,..."
Ashleigh Magill
"Absolutely 10/10...I recently had my 40th at the hour glass...great service, great food! We had the best night! Nothing was too much trouble My..."
Paula Andrews
"Thanks for the great service Saturday night. You guys were full but still managed to find room for 3 of us. The service was great and food amazing...."
Dahl Barry
"Loved this place - went two nights running on our short stay there. Exceptional staff, great food, lovely..."
Jeannette Troon
"We celebrated our wedding anniversary here and the staff went out of there way to make it an amazing night! Perfect craft beer and wine..."
Natalie Milne
"Great food and drink, reasonable priced and good..."
Graeme Anthony Eagar-Savage
"Thank you so much for the wonderful hospitality, beautiful tapas and great selection of beverages!! I had a great birthday celebration and highly..."
Lauren Andreoli
"Had a fantastic meal and the service from Leanne was brilliant. Great Tapas Main and Red wine. Recommend a visit for..."
Colin Heyes
"Perfect selection of food and amazing selection of beverages. If you love an extensive beverage list you must..."
Zoe Meuli
"enjoyed my port, enjoyed my cocktail -brown sugar, enjoyed my tapas, totally enjoyed my time. Fantastic, friendly staff..."
Keni Pee
"Love the ambience at The Hourglass. Everything was amazing - tapas..."
Karen Avison
"The food here was equally pretty and tasty. The dishes are creative and we even had a bowl of nuts mixed with grasshoppers which was interesting. The..."
Ethnic Food App And Classes
"Utterly fantastic service - they accommodated us at short notice in a very busy night and looked after us brilliantly. The tapas are very well priced..."
EpiCurious
"A nice, intimate restaurant with a fantastic range of beers and a solid wine list. We enjoyed this place enough to go two nights in a row. Night..."
Erica Gyde
"Amazing service! Wide selection of craft beers and delightful cocktail, but best of all is the food, especially the salt and pepper squid. Highly..."
Rebecca Busing
"Absolutely amazing tapas - food was fresh, homemade and full of flavour. The staff were incredible - they were attentive to our needs, communicated..."
Kathryn Shiels
"The idea of tapas was the drawcard as we have enjoyed tapa bars in Spain and Portugal and even in London and its a great way to eat. Ā The Hour..."
Karen
"Read about The Hour Glass in the Cuisine and decided that it would be a nice place to pop in. We are so glad we did.The tapas are fabulous -..."
Greer Dyson
"Wonderful atmosphere, excellent drinks menu, but my favourite thing is the tapas! The limited menu still offers great variety and tantalising..."
Joy Danford
"Great little bar with a homely feel, nice decor and great friendly service. Really good tapas menu and the price was very reasonable, meaning you..."
Jenna H
"Excellent service, excellent beer list (best beer selection in NPly!) nice menu and good..."
Tim Busby
"Excellent food, excellent friendly personable service (thanks Willow). The Angus steak was "fork tender" cooked exactly as requested...this rivals..."
Tom Salamone
"Ambiance was great but felt bit crowded. Went with friends and it was a great place to hang out. They had the really amazing drink menu which had..."
Dharun Arasu
"Great place! Amazing food! Good atmosphere! The girl we had waiting our table has a thing or two to learn for sure, we would have ordered a lot more..."
Hayden Lovell
"The food here was equally pretty and tasty. The dishes are creative and we even had a bowl of nuts mixed with grasshoppers which was interesting. The..."
Olena Williams
"We went for dinner on a Saturday night just before 7pm and were able to order Happy Hour cocktails at $8 each - they were so yum. Food was good too..."
Michele Wong
"Food is good but I think it is a little bit overpriced - 4 squares of Halumi shouldn't really cost more that $10. However the chips in gravy are..."
Sarah L
"Had cocktails during happy hour. Loved..."
Jorja Phillips
"Excellent Tappas selection and huge drinks menu! Staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is..."
Aleisha Towler
"Thoroughly recommended Lovely friendly atmosphere. Good food drinks and..."
Elizabeth Knowles
"Are you kidding me? The food, the service Un bee leave able! That salsa? The chilli chicken? The tapas platter? Tu meke! I will..."
Cheryl
Petit Paris
85
/100 (837 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
French
French
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Porridge with Plums and Toasted Almonds
Chocolate Royal
Salad
Vegetarian omelette
Vanilla Latte
Toasted Brioche
Toasts
Baguette
Eclairs
Cakes
Eggs Benedict
croissant
Quiche
Eggs on Toast with Hollandaise Sauce
Cappuccino
Sit down
CafƩ
European
French
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is amazing , one of the best eateries in New Plymouth for sure . Killer onion soup you must try it ! Great staff and great food . I'd give..."
Stacey Mackaway
"Coffee and food lovely. The salmon with Spanish and cream cheese was sooo fishy and I end up throwing up after eating it, otherwise all the other..."
ŁŲ³ŁŁŲ³Ų§Ų” Mosaic
"We enjoyed lovely cabinet food in a great environment right in the middle of our great city. The food was interesting, sweet and well priced. The..."
Olena Williams
"Simple beautiful, from when you walk thru the door til the moment you step back into the real world, you are swept away with the beautiful smells of..."
Richard Old
"Fantastic coffee that came out so quickly, even though the whole place was packed. This place also has very pretty little cakes and slices in the..."
Alex Millar
"Was a lovely brunch we enjoyed, friendly staff , fresh food and great coffee will be..."
Theresa Pirini
"Just a "Pain aux raisins" take away. Everything you expect from it, a crunchy but not dry puff pastry, a light tasty creamy custard filling and mushy..."
Xavier B
"Good coffee, very nice chocolate cake, lots of..."
Vdub
"Love their blueberry š« tart, Delicious..."
Rasli Ramlan
"Great cafe. Coffee is awesome friendly and welcoming staff..."
Grant Stevens
"Been a few times for takeaway coffee and pastries - always been very good. Stopped in today to dine in. Very little options for lunch so just got a..."
Wild Lovely World (Travel Blog)
"Absolutely Fantastic cafe. Very authentic French atmosphere. Food is absolutely amazing and the service is..."
Jumbo Cactoni
"Great coffee and tasty food that is always well presented. Service is top notch, staff are always friendly. Couldnāt ask for..."
Jacob Forsyth
Elixir Cafe
84
/100 (1797 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
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Cafe
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Brunch
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Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Juice & Smoothies
Avocado
Cheesecakes
Chai Latte
Cakes
Creamy Mushrooms
Salad
Mince on Toast
Toasted Sourdough
Corn Fritters
Cafe
Pancakes
Chicken Burger
Cheesecake
Savoury Muffin
Flat White
Pulled Pork Shoulder Plat Bread
english breakfast
Eggs Benedict with Bacon on Vogel Bread
hot chocolate
Thai Peanut Buddha Bowl
New York Cheesecake
Eggs Benedict
Cereal Milk Panna Cotta
Juice
French Toast
Roasted Cauliflower Detox Bowl
Toasts
Waffles
Juice & Smoothies
Sit down
New Zealand
CafƩ
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Brunch at Elixir Cafe today. Service was excellent, slight wait on kai arriving, but they were really busy, so was to be expected. Well worth the..."
Pete Armstrong
"The cafe met our expectations. It's a very busy cafe and very chill vibes. Here is a breakdown of what we ate: The chicken burger was nice and..."
Juwairiyah Nawaz
"What a great place to eat and drink! Very tasty dishes, also a wide variety of gluten and dairy free menus. And the most friendly staff Iāve met so..."
Thomas Guilder (Praio's Lab)
"Coffee is ok. Food portion size is way too big I think they should cut down by 40%. The pink light is a bit awkward more of a lounge..."
udharv deshpande
"what a great cafe! neat atmosphere. service was friendly and fast. food was excellent! coffee perfect. mince on toast legendary! bruchetta was..."
Willy
"We tried this cafe for breakfast simply based on its Google reviews. It didnāt disappoint!! Itās very busy so I would suggest reserving a table...."
Jill Le Feuvre
"The food is very delicious and well..."
James Bowater
"Best breakfast I've had in a long time. I ordered the Elixir Big Breakfast. The food was absolutely amazing and everything was cooked to perfection...."
Daniel Wallis
"Really yummy cabinet food and super fast breaking service off the menu. Heaps of yummy veggie options. Delicious! Friendly service..."
holly Coombes
"Great little cafƩ. The mince on toast did not disappoint, very flavoursome and generous portion to satisfy your tastebuds - highly..."
Helen Joe
"Amazing š¤© Loved this place. You might need booking for table. Could be packed. Service was great! Except oneš but it's fine. Food was..."
Luna
"A must try in New Plymouth. Amazing and friendly service. They truly went above and beyond. Katana, our server was especially amazing. We were a big..."
lucas lawton
"A fantastic place for the need of great food, great coffee and the aroha that you can feel. It's a magical place where bad days suddenly be good ones..."
Psyckers DO
"Excellent customer service, very fast and super friendly, all the food was excellent, what else can I say, the "famous mince on toast" was..."
Red Eye
"Popped in for a quick morning coffee only to end up with a HUGE savoury muffin too! Friendly staff, very clean & tidy eatery. Will visit again when..."
Jules Whiteman
"I had the mince on toast. Liked it a lot, I don't normally choose this item and this was actually my first so I had no baseline to gauge it..."
Lance Cueto
"Genuinely friendly staff who all seemed to be enjoying themselves and fantastic food. The decor was super funky. Glad I ordered the half sized mince..."
Cara Marshall
"Popped in for lunch. Great range of options on menu,cabinet and special board. Fantastic friendly attentive staff. Great service, coffees and meals..."
Deb
"Arguable the best lunch location in New Plymouth. Eggs Benedict was..."
Pim Borsje
Joe's Garage
84
/100 (1970 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Schnitzel
Kumara Chips
Cakes
Pikelets
Easy Tiger Salad
Beef
Mocha with a Cranberry Juice
Lemon Lime & Bitters
Fish
Massive Pizza Hawaii
Pork Belly
Schnitzel Chips & Gravy
Chicken Burger
Pancakes
Big Boy Milkshakes
Coleslaw
Banana Split Dessert
flat white coffee
Salad
Eggs Scrambled on Toast with Extra Bacon
Beef burger
Squid
Large Chips
Fruit Crumble
Toasts
Burger
Fish and Chips
Hamburgers
Basil Pesto Flatbread
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
European
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our meal smelled delicious and looked appetizing. The restaurant was ideal for taking my son and the décor is interesting. The service was..."
Ethnic Food App And Classes
"Great food love the kumara fries Pork belly was fabulous Staff were fun and great Chocolate brownie and great flavour great and..."
Richard J
"We flew over from Melbourne since being away for a fair few years and this was a great kai staff were good as , we had the schnitzel x2 the gravy was..."
Urban Cocktail
"This place has the best solid pork belly, steak and pizza. Super hearty meals. We couldn't finish our meal we ended up taking it away. The salad that..."
Nikki
"Open early morning in a sunday. Just got some take away coffee. Lovely staff and bar tender. Pub makes own wine - Pinot noir & Sav blanc and have 3..."
I'm Hungry
"We ordered the pork belly and oriental joe. The pork belly was okay overall. The meat didn't have a whole lot of glamour but the caramelized Apple..."
Hunter Jenkins
"I came here with friends while on holiday, we came on a Sunday and they had a 2-for-1 pizza deal going on. We got the Mafia & Portofino and also a..."
Tarina
"Had the pleasure of having lunch here while on an out of town holiday. Enjoyed the garage themed atmosphere. We were greeted hospitably by a well..."
Elsdon Moore Mita
"Well the menu looks nothing great but the food delievers!! Yum! Tastiest lunch i have had in ages. Priced to please and excellent service. I hope the..."
Melissa Bennett
"Love this place, a regular meeting and eating spot for my friends and I. Cannot fault the food and is an excellent price for what you get. One..."
Murdina
"Wow this place is amazing, the staff are all brilliant -cant do enough to make you feel welcome. This is my go to place now forĀ good food and..."
Rachel Gamesonly
"Could not fault my meal or service.....which is hard to come by these..."
Diedra Newton
"husband and I had breakfast there last 4th Jan 2014...they had one of the most nicest, creamiest flat white and moccachino we've ever had...and..."
Grace
"So pleased that Joes have opened in New Plymouth. The food is soooooo good and very tasty and a brilliant menu.Had a late lunch and the food was..."
Greer Dyson
"Love this place had a burger one night which was cooked to perfection and then since been in for a slice or scone everyday. Always a different flavor..."
Gill West
"Had a wonderful meal last night - service was amazing - the guy who served us was just the best.Food was lovely and fresh and very well..."
Sally Fuller
"Have to say this the best service ever. Found the Caesar Salad so so and needed more dressing but everything else was delicioso and everyone enjoyed..."
Pauline Hutchins
"Had lunch here 10 days before Christmas, & even though they were really busy, with almost every table occupied, the service was still fast,..."
Colene McBride
"Went here for breakfast last week when I was in NP for business and ordered the porridge which was delicious! I also had the best service I have had..."
Hayley
"Amazing service, awesome place loved the spanners as door handles. The food all looked good! Will definitely be back when up in New Plymouth next..."
Ange Smith
"I had a delightful dinner at Joe's Garage! The garlic cheese flatbread was a mouthwatering start, and the JFC (Joe's Fried Chicken) was crispy and..."
Rovin Noronha
"Sunday 25th June 2023. Walked in today at 1500hrs. An unusual time to want a feed but I was road tripping it around the mountain and hadn't eaten..."
Gerard McCall
"We had the Steak and Schnitzel, excellent. Lovely, polite, clean staff. Gorgeously cooked meal. Clean environment. Good lighting, tables well..."
Katy Martin
"Very trendy venue, awesome food, beautifully presented. We had the eggs scrambled with extra bacon and the pikelets with syrup, banana and bacon......"
Rich Miles
"First time visit, I'd be happy to come back. We were seated and our order was taken quickly, though the place was pretty well packed. The drinks were..."
Peter Kinley
"Steak was very dry however the chicken burger was delicious. The margaritas were disgusting, we got a passion fruit margarita and a mango margarita..."
Alayna Rako
"Friendly staff, great dinner portions and tastes good too. Water is a self service but in a central and easy to access part of the restaurant, other..."
Sherryk Koswara
"Just want to give a big shout out to Kirsty who was the Barista last Saturday(16 October) on our regular morning visit - who went above and beyond..."
Raewynne Niwa
"Delicious food,great staff service.cool atmosphere. Family friendly. Absolutely loved it..."
Erina Tamati
"Really enjoyed the food. Service a bit slow but sign was up at entrance warning that they are short..."
Peter Cornish
"Great place to eat and friendly service! Food came out quick and tasted..."
M
"Amazing service, had a half and half pizza with a friend and it was delicious! Also had the best gravy fries I have ever eaten 10/10..."
Lucy Starbuck
"Food came out very quickly. Was good. Nothing fancy but..."
T Bone
"Fantastic meal throughly enjoyed, great atmosphere and great service, fully recommend for steak, schnitzel, pizza and more, really good food, the..."
Sandra Lee Lovering
"Good family and group restaurant with no fuss dinning. Food good and big portions. Friendly staff whi will direct you to the best..."
Rog Edwards
"Lovely food great service awesome environment to lax and eat a yummy..."
Jo Allen
"Great Coffee, Great Service. Our regular meeting..."
Christine McGinty
Salt Restaurant New Plymouth
84
/100 (1475 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
green lipped mussels
Beef
Eggs Benedict with salmon
Toasts
Avocado on Toast
Dessert Platter
Vegetable Wellington
Cheesecakes
Trio of Chocolate
Ceviche
Salad
Poached Pineapple
Croquettes
Scallops
Gin Cured Salmon
Duck
Fish and Chips
Risotto
Lamb
Lamb
Mussels
Dumplings
Fish
Salmon
Honey Glazed Duck Breast
Pork
Pan-Fried Beef Eye Fillet
Coffee
Cheesecake
Grass Fed Fillet Beef Fried
Big breakfast
Burger
Crispy Orange Glazed Duck w Spiced Sauce
Latte
Prawns
Raw fish
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Brunch
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Our experience at the restaurant was a true delight, from the staff to the vista out to sea to the meals. The staff even bought out a little..."
Garry Hall
"The meal options were all so amazing that we decided to go with the Surprise menu of 5 courses. We were not disappointed. The presentation of each..."
Shelley Cunningham
"We stayed at The waterfront this week & dined at Salt on two occasions plus ordered room service. The staff were super friendly and caring. The food..."
Courtney Chalmers
"Another amazing meal at Salt last night. Tasting menu with wine matching is one of the best things about Salt. Last night was no exception! Great..."
Kirsty Montgomery
"Had the 5 course degustation dinner. First time I've ever had one. Was very nice and each dish had a different taste to it. The wines were also..."
Helen Beard
"My husband and I had the 4 course degustation dinner tonight and it was amazing! Favourite dish was definitely the beef tartare. Would highly..."
Jacqui Hemi
"Had a beautiful dinner here and breakfast didn't disappoint. The staff were excellent and the view is..."
Neroli Henwood
"Walked in with no booking. Got a seat by the window. Amazing service and food. Very happy with price even though a bit more expensive than I would..."
Sally Jayne
"Balcony is the best place to waste an afternoon away on a nice fine day . Food is awesome but need bigger choice of craft..."
Bryan Mullin
"Probably the best food in New Plymouth and consistently of a very high standard. Excellent service and never a long wait for the food to arrive...."
Graeme Anthony Eagar-Savage
"Food is to die for Service is absolutely outstanding They went above and..."
Leanna Ross
"We just had the most wonderful High Tea experience at Salt and could not recommend it enough! The calibre of the food was exceptional and after..."
Jamie-lee Reynolds
"Came super early at opening with young child who was stroppy. Waiter was amazing and single handedly made our child cheerful with a few marshmellows..."
Kieran
"We had a mini conference with dinner there. Friendly staff, attentive service, great..."
Mervin Khoo
"We bowled in on a Saturday evening without a reservation. Even though they were fully booked they managed to find a table for two. I had the lamb..."
Christine Weir
"I'm doing a road trip and needed to stop. Chose to stop here. It was amazing. The day was beautiful, and we had terrific views. Came on a Sunday just..."
Francis Pearce
"A fine dining experience on the waterfront, great views and vibe. The staff were very professional and friendly. Ordered their duck leg and lamb,,..."
Celia Chan
"Food was excellent. Entrees and mains couldn't be faulted. 1 of 4 had desert which was enjoyed. Some drinks on menu were not available. Noisy and..."
Sonya and Yogi Beer
"The menu had only one vegetarian (main) option for lunch and one of the things we ordered came out late because they got our order..."
Aarde A.A.
"Dining across the road from the waterfront in New Plymouth. Excellent service, decor and atmosphere. It's recommended to reserve a table, as it can..."
William Lin
"Great views and fantastic food. The lamb was so tender and the fish of the day was fresh and tasty. The service was good and the price was in the top..."
Sandy McWilliams
"Dishes here are works of art cooked by two handsome brothers, mains are beyond simple with fish, beef and pork options. They have an elaborate..."
Olena Williams
"Four of us came in tonight on a whim. All of us ordered different meals and were utterly delighted with our meal. Then came the dessert and again we..."
Ella Madden
The Orangery
84
/100 (520 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Side Vegetables
Beef
FlambƩ Prawns
Lamb
Steak Dianne
Fish
Fish and Chips
Pork
Beef Eye Fillet
Salad
Rhubarb Brulee
Duck
FlambĆØ Crepes
Salmon
Prawns
Crepes
Cured Salmon
Cakes
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Validated Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Mid-range
"Outstanding experience which was well & truly worth the wait! It is very popular so you do have to wait but my oh my I have never quite tasted..."
Janita Patrick
"An amazing dining experience, quality cuts of tender juicey steak (FlambĆØ steak Diane and the eye fillet) and lamb were cooked to perfection. The..."
Heidi Pene
"My wife and I had the privilege of having our 40th wedding anniversary here. What a fantastic experience !!!. We had the Chateaubriand for 2 followed..."
Peter Shephard
"Wonderful meal. Had steak diane and prawns cooked at our table by the delightful Tony. Absolutely made my grand daughters night when she "helped"..."
Sandi Lowe
"As we were arriving 10 minutes late, we rang ahead and notified them of our late arrival. When we arrived, the waitress looked at us down her nose..."
Bobby Clark
"Wow, extremely professional and well presented wait staff, who knew their dishes well. Gorgeously presented meals, that were DEVINE. Rib eye and..."
Katy Martin
"The service was personal and we felt special, despite the restaurant being almost at capacity. The FlambƩ meal was a visual and gastronomical treat...."
Arun Chaudhari
"First time here and I had the Steak Dianne with the Chef Cooking at the table. Absolutely amazing flavours.The Staff have the best attention to..."
Marian de Veth
"My friend and I both enjoyed our meals immensely. I had the pork belly with potato mash and seasonal vegies, lovely flavours! He had the beef..."
Karan Robson
"One of my favourite restaurants in NP. The flambe experience is always fun. The restaurant is a little old fashion but food quality is..."
Tessa Bailey-Lont
Bella Vita
83
/100 (1334 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Contemporary
Healthy
Vegan Options
Pizza
European
Healthy
European
Contemporary
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Seafood Platters
Bailey Mousse
Lemon Garlic Prawns
Fish
Garlic Cheese Prawns
Salmon
Pork
Steak
Mussels
Gnocchi
Prawns
CrĆØme BrĆ»lĆ©e
Seafood chowder
Pasta
Margherita Pizza
Salad
Calamari
Scallops
Bailey's Chocolate Mousse
Tiramisu
Duck
Calamari
Cheesecakes
Risotto
Lasagne
Mussels
Diavola Pizza
Carbonara
Calamares
Fresh Oysters
Cannelloni
Salmon
Afforgato
Rolled Pork Belly
Lamb
Real Fruit
Raspberry Mojito
Bruschette
Cheesecake
Vegetable Arrabiata with Chorizo
Chicken Carbonara Pasta
Pesto
Sit down
Healthy
European
Italian
Pizza
Contemporary
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"This is a nice place with a great atmosphere, great service and great prices. Extra-special pasta dishes are yummy and give some education to people..."
Ethnic Food App And Classes
"Nice Italian restaurant at the city centre serving tasty Peroni beer on tap. Veg chilli Pizza and Risotto bruschetta was yummy. Good service..."
Rajesh Iyer
"Could not fault the food or the service we received. It was an absolute amazing experience and I would highly recommend going again if I'm back in..."
Hailzy Hailzy
"I ate here on a Thursady night, I was in early so the restaurant was quiet when I arrived, it filled up quite quickly thereafter. Ā I opted for the..."
Fergus Bruce
"YUM.Ā We have been several times with big groups for a birthday, to couples walking in after a few drinks in town.Fresh tastes are their standout...."
Kevin Breedveld
"Myself and friends have eaten at Bella Vita Restaurant several times for night meals and also for lunch. The food has always been outstanding and..."
Debs Chase-Paterson
"We have been going here for four years now and have never been disappointed with the food. On Friday we were seated quickly although the restaurant..."
Trish Barber
"We were visiting New Plymouth over the weekend and being unfamiliar with the local eateries, we blindly chose to eat at Bella Vita. What a great..."
Gill McNaught
"Bella Vita serve a wonderful lunch menu at at unbelievable price. Service was excellent, the ambiance was fine and more importantly the taste was..."
Ron Sewell
"This restaurant is great. Amazing selection of meals to choose from, not just pasta. If you are also a dessert fan then you will..."
Pam Paterson
"i love this place, great food, great staff! keep it..."
Mel M
"Just had another great meal at Bella. Started with a delicious bruschetta with tomato salsa. Vegetale arrabiata was great , as usual, and the stuffed..."
Steve L
"Outstanding! Great meal, perfectly cooked. Good service and reasonably priced. Thoroughly..."
Chris Patterson
"Great place for a romantic dinner. Lovely small dining room with lots of evening sun, courtyard looked nice too. Food was quick and delicious. ..."
Eilidh Stringer
"Great food, bit of a wait but definately worth..."
Claire
"A lovely meal (including desserts), great service, good prices; would definitely..."
Jim Judy Sutherland
"Every time we have been to Bella, it has been of a very high standard. It is one of my fav. restaurants in New Plymouth (next to Portofino and..."
Martha
"than you bella vita for making my wifes birthday one to remember.We had a table for 8 the waitress was extremely sweet , obliging and attentive..."
Pete & Irene
"Went back after having not been for about 4 months, and it still seems to be the same owner, although it is a new menu. It was great to see that a..."
Arleena
"went out for dinner with my best friend here last night. our server was absolutely amazing, really friendly. the food was great, came out quick. the..."
Briar Anne Harrison
"Such a beautiful energy I felt as if I was in a different country. Italian vibes were present with the music in the background too. The seating..."
Linda Waru
"excellent all round. pizza and pasta was great, but the mussels entree were the highlight! the service was excellent, young lady named Helsa I think?..."
Willy
"We came for pizza, but I changed to the prawn main. It was delicious. Kids had pizza which were nice too. Very prompt and friendly service. The only..."
Rachel Halfpenny
"Went out today for a birthday lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Our friendly waitress Chrissy was amazing providing a relaxed & efficient dining..."
Melissa Kitto
"The restaurant is the middle of the hight street. Parking could be challenging so be prepared. We went around the lunch time on the long weekend and..."
Rajiv Bagdwal
"The host was very good, service was fast.. two gluten free meals and non gluten free meals were awesome too.. Cocktails weren't bad..."
Cindy Dalziel
"This is a nice place with a great atmosphere, great service and great prices. Extra-special pasta dishes are yummy and give some education to people..."
Olena Williams
"We had a great function at Bella Vita. The food was great and the staff were..."
Dreams Beauty therapy
"Friendly staff and very good service. My three friends and I enjoyed our..."
Helen Wenley
"Best Italian restaurant ever! And we travelled..."
NZAURUSS
"Tasty,delicious, well presented food. Mid range price. Definitely would go there..."
Dianna Belle
"Highly recommended. My friends and I went here to have brunch. The food was nothing short of amazing and the staff was very accommodating. Shout out..."
Kenny Jude fernandez
"The atmosphere was great!!! We sat outside and enjoyed the music. The food was fantastic!! And the staff we so freindly and fun, and made the..."
Gabrielle Moir
"Lovely restaurant, fabulous pasta and very filling. The Tiramisu was one of the best we've had in a..."
Allan & Rose Hansen
"Came here for an early dinner for work. Lovely food, little bit on the expensive side, but very tasty. We ordered the kids spaghetti bolognaise and..."
Bex Randell
Stumble Inn
82
/100 (1327 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Southern Fried Chicken & Bacon Burger
Fettucine
Creamy Bacon Sauce
Iced Mocha
Vegie Stack
Corn &Bacon
Surf N Turf
Chicken blt
Ice Cream Sundaes
Salad
Homemade Banoffee Pie
Beef Schnitzel
Chocolate Martini
Kiwi Big Breakfast
Steak Open Sandwich
Steak for Dinner
Seafood
Stumble's Omelette
Apple Crumble
Custard Square and Yogurt
Beef Bacon & Egg Burger
Sit down
Pub
New Zealand
European
Bar
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Brought my Grandma in for dinner, it was a cold rainy Taranaki evening but we had the most devine time! Seated outside under the warm patio heaters,..."
Tamati Laurence
"We are up from Kaiapoi just outside of Christchurch and joined my sister and niece and their friends for a bingo fundraiser. Had dinner first. I..."
Mary-Alice Dryden
"Nice space outside to sit, both covered section and uncovered. Giant Connect 4 game for the kids and dog friendly! A great spot on a sunny day......"
Sonya Jenks
"Mum enjoyed having her 80th at the Stumble Inn. Thank you so much for your hospitality, awesome atmosphere great customer service and the platters..."
kim phillips
"Great menu! Something for everyone. Beautifully cooked and presented. Service was prompt. A lovely setting with inside and outside seating. I can..."
Ngaire Askew
"Customer Service excellent. Food delicious & good value for money. 'Tis one of my happy..."
Jan Randle
"Great local. Friendly staff, good..."
Rob Kadlec
"Good food, good service all around nice place to..."
Blair Campbell`
"great food , cocktails, mock tails and service with a cosy..."
Heather Parsons
"When booking a table, we were warned that they had a Quiz night on, so we were expecting delays etc. Full credit to the staff, we were seated..."
Naki Triker
"Want a "local" pub? Or a cafe? Or a bistro dinner? Fine inside or outside? Stumble Inn is all of those. Food is pub/bistro and the menu time tested..."
mark blance
"Thoroughly enjoyed my massive Beef Burger and Criss Cut fries, outside area for if you have noisey kids like we did was great, there menus and..."
Jason Leef
"Yummy food. Always very busy. I had the chicken burger and there was a bit of food..."
Lynda Fahey
"Great food and friendly service. A busy time so took nearly 40 minutes for food to arrive, but we all loved what we..."
Peter Cornish
"Sunday nite is quizz nite, so get your meals before that as service drops as they focus on quiz patrons in the other..."
Toni O'Keeffe
"Thank you team for a fantastic lunch , our visitors from Hamilton and Tauranga really enjoyed the service you provided as with us locals , just a..."
Alan Jacob
"I absolutely love the food and service here. The staff are very accommodating and they do pre-orders with meal times if you're running a little late...."
Kat Crawford
Marbles Buffet Restaurant
81
/100 (1196 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Seafood
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegan Options
European
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Ice Cream
Shrimp
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Oyster
My Pudding
Chowder
Lamb Chops
Oysters Just One of the Many Sea-Food Options Available
Curry
Ice Chocolate Milk
Whipped Cream and Chocolate
Jelly Mousse Pav
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Asian
Accepts Visa
Parking Available
Private Dining
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts American Express
Full Bar
Street Parking
Digital Payments
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Mastercard
Wine and Beer
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely food and such variety. $45 is not a bad price to pay for a nice buffet dinner. Buffet begins at 6pm and it began to fill up quick for a Monday..."
Amorita Maharaj
"What a great family dining experience. Food food and more food, so many dishes to choose from, all so fresh and delicious, very hard to try..."
Si
"It is what it is! A family buffet. We had not been for many years and then went to two "big family" gatherings in less than a month. Best advise is..."
Kevin Breedveld
"Took our girls for their 5th birthday. We had one of the supermarket 20% off vouchers so couldn't complain about thevalue. We all had an..."
Dennis
"A huge range of food. Great for a family with kids for a special..."
Nikki Steed
"Beautiful venue, lovely cooked breakfast and Dinner was just tops. Waitresses were very helpful and..."
Trudy
"I am surprised at the bad reviews on here. I love going to marbles and find the staff very friendly. I even had my wedding here. The food was..."
Trace
"Wow. Absolutely amazing. I tried lots of little bits of everything and every mouthful was perfect, flavourful, fresh and moreish. There is so much..."
Haley Lethbridge
"A fabulous meal enjoyed by the 6 of us. Such a variety of food. The beef was my favorite, tender, full of flavour and the chickpea & lentil curry..."
Ian Judith Dee
"Food was amasing, very well presented. It was so busy though, could hardly move at times to get food. The young staff looked like they did not want..."
Ayleen Benjamin
"Great place to stay at when you are in New Plymouth, Nice and clean hotel and Rooms are great and the Restaurant was amazing with lots of..."
Des Allen
"Great tasting food and a good variety. Many different cultures shown with their food. The service was not very good as many plates were piled up on..."
Cupcake_Queen
"Good buffet spread. The salad n cold cuts were better than the cooked mains. busy place so do book esp weekends. With 50 bucks per head they don't..."
Aspi Bilia
"Busy but lots of variety with the buffet. The Toblerone cocktail is..."
Maralda Williams
"Super friendly and helpful staff easy to navigate around the buffet area. Eating area very well lit and comfortable. food was..."
Elaine Te Moananui
"1st time in quite a while but much better than the last time we ate here. Good selection, hot and cold dishes, nice..."
Sonya and Yogi Beer
"Not the same as it used to be but still a good old reliable place to go for dinner.. You can always find something to eat that's a..."
Robyn Woodman
Portofino
80
/100 (769 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
European
Pizza
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Pasta
Risotto
Tiramisu
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"First time visiting New Plymouth with my partner, we are staying right above the restaurant at The Metrotel. Portofino is so close to the motel..."
Rebecca Head
"Had my first dining experience at Portofino last week, and was really impressed!!! The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. It was also..."
Michelle Tremblay
"5 of us went to Portofino's last night for a meal & were delighted with our dining experience.Food was fabulous, the chef obviously is not..."
Colleen
"We had booked a table and arrived on time. We had another appointment an hour later and we we advised the staff of this (knowing that we were being a..."
Gemma Mattock
"We took friends to dinner here last night - I must say I was a little concerned having read the latest reviews - no need as our experience was..."
Shona
"Went here for dinner last night with my friend and the food was absolutely amazing! I had a chicken fettucinni that was easily the best I have ever..."
Jenna
"Last night myself and my daughter went to Portofino. Having never really experiencing proper Italian cuisine my daughter went for something she knew..."
Kbyrne
"Just new to this site and wrote a negative one about another restaurant in N.P. so felt I had to counteract that with a review of one of my favourite..."
Gilly Osmond
"Always great to go to Portofino - except during the previous change of owners - so glad to see new owners who enjoy food and appreciate their..."
Eilidh Stringer
"We were first time diners at this restaurant, from the moment we walked into this restaurant we were made to feel welcome , our waitress was..."
Neville & Wendy
"Been to portofino on saturday night absolutely the best establishment in new plymouth.. I had the best Risoto pescatore out of all that i had in..."
Asmith
"Been coming here since I was a kid and this place has always been outstanding for its chicken fettuccine and garlic pizza bread. I've recently found..."
Jess Candy
"I had pizza, my gf had marinara. Both were very good and we didn't wait too long. The waiters were kind and clean. Would recommend any..."
Vladimir BajiÄ (VTerran)
"We enjoyed our food, and the service was beyond amazing. Thank you so much to everyone for making my husband's birthday an awesome experience..."
ahlam harbid
"A good place for dinner if you like Italian food. As an entry we had Spaghetti marinara with sea food, then the fish of the day and tiramisu. All..."
Herwig Rehatschek
"What a great find ...we have walked past so many times .. decided to go for dinner .. best Italian in Taranaki by far .. and up there with the best..."
Dean Martin
"Food is always delicious, and the people who cook, serve , etc...are attentive, friendly and..."
Helen Calman
"Amazing menu and very friendly staff, Really good and highly trained chefs,. Food is perfect and I'm never disappointed. Highly recommend if you..."
Qbre Van Blerk
"Good place for dinner. Calamari entrƩe was very good. Risotto was..."
Bronwyn Donaldson
"Went with family and friends for grandson's 14th birthday great meal and..."
viv wilson
"Great service, great food and well priced. Been there a few times now (from the South Island) and food gets better as I move through the..."
Adriaan Lotter
"Service, food and price were..."
Rodney Piripi
"Passing through town. Relaxed atmosphere, great ambience, delicious food and they had wait staff that actually smiled and did a great job. Will..."
Paul Anderson
"Fabulous place for a meal. So enjoyed it. Will be..."
Karen Barker
"The meal was delicious, the staff were very friendly, only disappointment was the cocktail which was more expensive than other restaurants and also..."
Chelsea Shute
Gusto Restaurant
80
/100 (1210 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
European
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Seafood Platters
Pistachio-Crusted Ovation Lamb Loin
Eggs Benedict
Cocktail
Cheese and Tomato Flatbread
Arancini
seafood platter
Garlic bread
Ribs
Fish and Chips
Prawns
Pasta
Salmon Salad
Salad
Omelette
Spicy Fried Calamari
Eggs Benedict
Scallops
Venison Gnocchi
Duck
Cakes
Oyster
Calamari
Risotto
Lamb
Mussels
Pan-Roasted Duck Breast
Pesto
Calamares
Salmon
Gusto Big Breakfast
Seafood Laksa
Fish
Spicy Calamari with Salad
Open Sandwich
Pork
Delicious Heated Ngamotu Apple Crumble
Queen Scallops
Cappuccino
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Beach
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Validated Parking
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
After-hours
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Place with ever changing sea view right in the New Plymouth Marina. Great service, amazing food, we tried both lunch and dinner there. And a free..."
Olena Williams
"We had a delicious brunch this morning. I got the scallops and my partner had the mussels. We often visit Gusto and today I noticed a big change with..."
Daisy Capon
"Highly recommended! Delish food & drinks with an amazing view. Absolutely fantastic service & lovely..."
Madi Davy
"Had the most beautiful dinner at Gusto last night. Lovely lady greeted us & showed us to table. Very friendly lady was our waitress. Food was..."
Jo Meo
"Was so nice sitting on the deck. The staff were lovely. Food was great. Would definitely come back..."
Amy Yeates
"Amazing meal, and AAAA+++++ Service from the wait staff. Was a little delay between entree and main but there were two large groups. The young lady..."
Alice Poa
"Good place to go with beautiful sea view. The restaurant was super clean, the staff were friendly. Foods were all delicious especially the lamb..."
Andi Guo
"Love love love...beautiful brunch inside with views of ocean and..."
CarolE
"Amazing location, great view, nice coffee and apple muffin. Will be back for a..."
A L
"A wonderful restaurant. The food is excellent, and the ambiance is quite nice as well. The tables are well separated for private conversation without..."
Chinmay Pandit
"Beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous view of the sea/ beachfront. There is a large, efficient and friendly staff. We were 5 at our table but our..."
Helen Langton
"The food was amazing & even though we were a large group of 15, we were served in record time by very pleasant staff. Photos of the French Toast & my..."
Glenyse Hargraves
"Best coffee to have in this amazing place.. i loved the yummy breakfast .. staff was very friendly and got it served in no..."
Jemini patel
"This restaurant is amazing!! The team are super friendly!! The atmosphere is really welcoming with a vibe that draws you in and you do not want to..."
Lynlie Rogers
"Had a wonderful breakfast of eggs bene Gusto style. It was one of the best I've eaten. All 4 meals were top of the range. Great attentive service and..."
Wendy Green
Monica's Eatery
79
/100 (1436 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Healthy
Cafe
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Beef
Eggs on Rye with Mushrooms
hot chocolate
Eggs Benedict
Pea and Ricotta Frittata
Fries
Bircher Muesli
Toasts
Kedgeree and Risotto
Pancakes
Spiced Cauliflower Quinoa Tabbouleh Falafel Greens Avocado Mushrooms Hummus Green Tahini Sauce
Juice & Smoothies
Lemonade
Tiramisu
Lemon
Omelette
Buffalo Chicken
Pasta
Beetroot Burger
Meatballs
Salad
Carrot Cake
Juice & Smoothies
Calamari
TiramisĆŗ
Cakes
Risotto
Eggs Benedict
Calamares
French Toast
Bruschette
Salmon
Omelette
Pesto
Vanilla Chai
Fish
Ricotta Cakes and Eggs Bene
Pork
Eggs Any Style Sourdough
Flat White
CafƩ
European
CafƩ
Healthy
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Monicaās is fresh and stylish, loved the look and feel of the place. Staff are super friendly and so helpful. I ordered kedgeree for..."
Lisa
"The food was so good we came back twice during our short stay in NP. The healthy breakfast option - porridge served with coconut cream was simply..."
Toby Jug
"First time here and this place looked nice. We ordered calamari and baby octopus and i ordered the Cajun chicken salad. It was lovely the chicken was..."
Dondon3000
"Very friendly service from their waitstaff Sandro - he definitely made our visit memorable. He was relatable and took interest in our table and our..."
Kai -
"I came here with my mates for breakfast. It was one of the best cafes I've ever been in NZ. My chia seed pudding was so smooth and delicious. The..."
Cynthia Vanisha Paul
"Great brunch spot, especially for pre art gallery visit, with s nice range of menu items from your classic eggs several ways through to breakfast..."
EpiCurious
"Beautiful resturant attached to LenLye in New Plymouth.Ambience, decor and service great We had dessert on a late Saturday night and it was..."
Meg
"As a group of friends doing a road trip to New Plymouth, we chanced upon Monica's after the place we originally intended to go to was closed for New..."
Sticks, Fork & Knife
"What a fantastic spot! Such amazing decor and food! We had breakfast here as we were staying across the road at King & Queen Hotel Suites. The..."
Sarah McTaggart
"Beautiful breakfasts, great coffee, lovely decor. Pea and ricotta fritters and breakfast salad is outstanding. Return every visit to New Plymouth...."
Varsha Paul
"Great location. The atmosphere and decor is really light and has a lovely feel. The staff are friendly and attentive. Breakfast is a delight, their..."
Jen Hilford
"I love this place so much! It is comfortable and cozy. The food served was so yummylicious! I especially love their clam pasta! Something..."
Cindy Ong
"Food was pretty good but service was very slow. We waited at least half an hour for our mains and restaurant wasn't even busy. Also, somewhat..."
Sakura She
"If you come to New Plymouth, I highly recommend this place the food is great, atmosphere is great and the friendly staff are awesome š almost..."
Sean Cuttriss
"Had lunch here on our first day in New Plymouth. We had such a good experience that we returned again the next day. Highlight was definitely the flat..."
Jonathan Luo
"Had heard great things about the food and it did not disappoint. The Eggs Benedict was wonderful, full of flavor and filling. Carrot fruit juice was..."
Jim Baudino
"The best high end breakfasts, great coffee, orange juice. So good we went 2 days in a row while visiting New Plymouth. Superb spot beside the art..."
John Kavanagh
"What a gem in New Plymouth! I've been quite disappointed with a few of the places we tried, but Monica's eatery saved the trip! I absolutely love..."
Cristina Costache
"Hands down one of the best cafe/breakfast Iāve had in NZ! Great coffee, and even better food - enjoyed every bite of my crumpet with the mascarpone..."
Jo
"One of the most gorgeous cafes in Taranaki!! They have a great range of cabinet, menu and drink options. We had a giant slab of carrot cake loaf with..."
Isabella Clague
"Everything tastes better in New Plymouth especially if you start your day with breakfast at Monica's. I had the Florentine. Outstanding. Everything..."
Mark Cossin
"Went for lucnch yesterday with my family, was really good atmosphere and staff service was great. Food was also tasty. But not suitable with kids as..."
chirag patel
"Order 3 food Egg benedict Honey mustard fried chicken Beef chick ragu 5/5,..."
Jackson Goh
Juliana's
78
/100 (460 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sticky Date Pudding
Garlic bread
Salmon
Butterscotch Shake
Mango and Chocolate Mousse
Salad
Duck
Lamb
Fish
Fish of the Day
Pork
Crispy Pork Belly
Pork Schnitzel
Chicken kebab
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent food and service! Was impressed thoroughly enjoyed the choice, and our waiters were very attentive. Kids enjoyed the menu and a lovely..."
Emma Renee
"Friendly staff and good food. Went here for dinner with my family and had a great experience. The waitress was very cheerful throughout the..."
Wapatino
"My husband and I had dinner here on 24/1/14 and we thoroughly enjoyed it.I'm not sure which planet some of these other reviews are from as we..."
Elizabeth McKay
"So far, this place has made the most delicious burger I have had in years. I recommend trying this beef burger full of fillings with a delicious..."
Linda Waru
"The food was very nice and they are very helpful and friendly too. But it took an hour to get our..."
Karen Belton
"My family and i stayed at the motel for 2 nights so they had breakfast buffer. It was so yumm! We filled up on day 2 before going home. Definitely..."
Renee Verbitsky
"Friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff. Dishes were well presented and very tasty. We had the jaegerschnitzel and the pork belly. Both dishes..."
Glenda Phillips
"Wow, what a great atmosphere. Dinner here was amazing. Service was brilliant, had the best steak I've had in a long time. The waitresses were so warm..."
Taryn Arnold
"very nice food great service friendly staff would go back as well cooked would of like main a little bit hotter on plate but over all delicious..."
anthony leonard
"Lovely atmosphere, plenty of room between tables so not crammed in. Staff wereovely and attentive. The food was beautiful. The brisket was so moist..."
Honeybee Johnson
"We had an amazing waitress, the food was..."
Simone Simpson
"Excellent customer service, great staff, great food.. ribeye perfectly cooked. Thank..."
Troy B
"Absolutley wonderful restaurant located in Devon St East in New Plymouth. The food was delicious, moreish and the servings were large. The prices..."
Haydn Murdoch
"Beautiful food, well priced, good service..."
Ray Roberts
"Great service, friendly helpful staff and the food was really really..."
Aaron Livingston
"Good food but menu could have more options. Steak was perfect. Ample parking. All in all a nice evening..."
Aspi Bilia
Sun World Chinese Restaurant
77
/100 (763 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
European
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
White Chocolate Panacota
Sit down
Asian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Buffet
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is the cleanest buffet resturant that I have ever come across. They remove your plates as soon as your finished. Amazing price and amazing..."
Brooklyn Kira
"First time here and really like how clean the place is. I just ran here from bell block and I'm hungry I ate nice food. Fresh and there are some..."
Dondon3000
"Great Quality,decor,music,food, service and facilities. Really enjoyed the variety of food but lacking some good desserts. The music really goes with..."
Gabriela.s.luengo
"Great place to go for all you can eat at a really cheap price. Lunch is the cheapest and for our family, works out cheaper than going to any of the..."
Si
"Awesome place if you are keen for a feed! Being well priced, the buffet style food is of reasonable quality with a small but solid selection of..."
Aidan J
"My family and I have frequented sun world quite a few times over the years as we love their variety of food, lovely staff (although some of younger..."
Shanz
"Love it! Lots to choose from, very affordable, friendly staff, recommend it to anyone. Prompt on seating, great for family dining big or small. We..."
Paula De Graaff
"Sarah...Shame on you for writing such a terrible review for such a great place. If Sun World is so 'greasy'...why is it so packed out most days and..."
Jayeta Valentine
"Lovely friendly management staff younger staff not so helpful in clearing the tables very fast apart from that lovely food great selection of foods..."
Jo
"We have eaten here on many occasions in the past. The food is buffet, very good, a great range to choose from, chinese, salads, hot food, seafood,..."
Lisa Bensley
"Great food, great service, great prices and the owners themselves always make you feel welcome. Also the place is always spotless When we have..."
M Rodgers
"good range of food- cold salad to hot chinese and desserts. Very good service, very kind. Oyster is very large and fresh, they also have tabasco..."
Sienna Kim
"The food was great and the service was brilliant . Thanks to one of the waiters who brought out a little birthday cake for my brother. That was..."
Marina Smith
"Amazing! Worth every one of the 5 stars. Food was attractive, tasty, well labelled & tasty. Incredible range of hot, cold, seafood & desert...."
Michelle Dennison
"Really enjoyed this buffet. Really fresh food with variety, even had kimchi. Really friendly staff and amazing value for money. We live in Dunedin..."
Derek Woodgate
"Best Buffet I have ever tried, it is valuable and yummy for almost everyone. Very friendly and diligent staff, lovely atmosphere. If you travel to..."
Sabrina Rao
"Honestly amazing. Staff were so lovely and it was well worth the money. Has heaps of childhood favourites to choose..."
Hannah Hunt
"Definitely a good value. The food is not exceptional, but for the lunch price itās certainly not disappointing. Full selection of fried foods, some..."
Derek Sauer
"Really have nothing to complain. This price you can't get a bowl of salad in an average Auckland restaurant. The Crispy Roasted Pork Belly, is..."
Sasha Law
"Overall what Iād expect as an American going to a buffet- although there were a few alternative dishes like cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes,..."
Thomas Hendricks
"One of the few places to get Chinese food in New Plymouth. We had a buffet of OK quality, reasonable variety ( surprisingly no roast meats or..."
Pete Olds
"Some Oysters & Mussels to complete my buffer dinner here. FREE parking just in front of the..."
Clament Wong
"Myself and a friend had lunch here today. I was so impressed with the food, hot food and chowder was steaming hot and oh so fresh. The cold salads..."
Tay Lee
"The food it was really nice and I love the desserts Plus the fried rice Was..."
zack boi
"Good fod and good prices. Friendly staff and good food variety. The music is awful, Im sure there is better music to..."
Heino
"Food was great service was great just a lil hot inside needa crank them acs a lil..."
jay jizzle
"Clean, happy atmosphere āØļø good fresh delicious food. Will come again for..."
Robert Adams
"It was our first time going here after hearing very good things from friends and family. We rang ahead to check how busy they were and we were able..."
Davina-Mary Katipa-Maikuku
"Very friendly staff and good food for a very reasonable..."
Johan Els
Eden Cafe & Restaurant
77
/100 (887 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Salad
Soy Flat White
Curry
Eggs Benedict
CrĆØme BrĆ»lĆ©e
salmon benedict
Sit down
New Zealand
European
CafƩ
Accepts American Express
Full Bar
Street Parking
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Cash Only
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Television
Free off-street parking
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is a local cafe/restaurant based in Bellblock. Despite that it is usually well attended by the lunch crowd. I enjoyed the steak dish and my two..."
Helen Langton
"Thank you for your wonderful service and delicious food. My work colleagues and I thoroughly enjoyed your hospitality and food. We'll definitely be..."
Tanya R (Tarnz)
"We visit Eden Cafe regularly for coffee - great staff, a relaxed spot to take some time out. Thoroughly enjoyed the steak and beer night. Cooked..."
Veronica McDonald
"Fantastic food and service. Everything was cooked really well and tasted great. Highly..."
Andre Holtslag
"Had lamb Korma.... Lovely. Plenty of it. Rice portion..... Great. Tika Masala..... Wow, lovely again. Nann breads med to good. Poppadoms great. Thanx..."
Daryl Cadman
"Just what we wanted on a lovely relaxing Saturday. Can even have the doggy pals outside in the court yard. Food was..."
Wendy Ayling
"We met and ate lunch together and we has a great experience. The lunch special was delicious mango chicken for a great price. The food was fresh and..."
Olena Williams
"An appropriate sized Breakfast. The kids ate well as did the adults. When i fly in next to NP in the morning, i will always come for breakfast. The..."
Kim Dennis
"The curry dish I had was excellent, large portion and nice taste. The interior of the restaurant needs a make over, it's a mix of styles .. but my..."
Pim Borsje
"This is a good place to go to eat, and has a nice chill outdoor setting. Loved the breakfast meal(was big), and hot chocolate. The wedges were also..."
I DONT KNOW WHO I AM
"Lovely meal, friendly helpful staff! Would definitely go..."
LisaMoana 74
"Awesome on all levels. Perfect Coffee's and Smoothie, delicious food!!, great customer service!!, relaxing, homely and comfortable dining..."
Andre āDreā Witehira
"Good dine in restaurant (probably the largest) in Bell Block. The service and atmosphere are great. The food is just..."
John Williams
"Called in at 8.15 on a Friday night yo grab a mocca and a soy chai latte and a little sweet snack to compliment both. Service was superb as was food..."
Elizabeth H
"Great little place for a quick lunch. Nice and..."
Richard Andrews
"Brilliant food and service thank you eden Cafe..."
Lynn Suzanne Potter
Big Jims Garden Cafe
76
/100 (467 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
CafƩ
New Zealand
CafƩ
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"The service here is good and we did not wait too long before getting our food. The well made dishes are tasty and well priced. The seating is good..."
Ethnic Food App And Classes
"This is a lovely cafe with a huge range of cabinet food and a good range of menu food. I have found some of the cabinet food to be a bit dry, but I..."
Aleisha Towler
"Such a wonderful place to have brunch, lunch even breakfast. Customer service is absolutely amazing, kind people and very considerate. Best customer..."
Linda Waru
"GET IN TO BIG JIMS AND ORDER THE AVO SMASH...! Best thing I've eaten in weeks, right down to the beautiful oil around the edge of your plate and the..."
Mum Ofthree
"Food is good, would have enjoyed corn and chickpea fritters without chickpeas, no..."
GLENYS TAWHAI
"Still great a great place to relax and enjoy the food surroundings plus you can have those private conversations with your friends and family. It is..."
Jonathan KP Marshall
"Always an enjoyable experience and great food. The staff are very friendly and professional, love the place and the..."
Justin Bird
"Very good food and service but when busy a very noisy area inside. Good outside seating area...."
Raymond Kelsen
"Had the salmon roulade and a coffee. Very nice!!!! Awkward asking for tip tho when the food so expensive š¬š¬š¬š¬š¬š¬ coffee was REALLY..."
Amy Yeates
"Had a delicious lunch here today. The Chefs special bbq pork belly burgers with apple slaw and crisps. Soooo good!! Gorgeous presentation of food and..."
Joan Howan
"Best seafood chowder!!! We have tried many throughout NZ and this is definitely one of the best. Highly recommend stopping to enjoy the garden centre..."
Naomi Fisher
"Today my brother and I wanted to meet up for a cuppa and found Big Jim's Cafe the only cafe in our area that was open. It has been a long while..."
Shona H
"On the whole enjoyed it. Found it very..."
Christine Kapa
"Excellent cafe with A class food and service. The staff is very efficient and welcoming. The outside area has quite a few tables and chairs, an..."
Helen Langton
"Food is great.indoors or out in the..."
Bill Rona
"The food and coffee were excellent. The service was cheerful and quick. Highly recommend Big Jim's..."
Sally Ann Saies
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