TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Thai Lagoon

86/100 (493 ratings)

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"Food was delicious and the front desk was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered via phone and took her recommendation. The soy sauce..."

JamesNZ

"The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The friendly staff fully explained the spicy/hot dishes on the menu so we could then select a..."

John Pepper

"All four of our group were impressed with the decor, food, service and value for money. Totally enjoyable experience. Very..."

Stephen Harrison

"Yum food and friendly staff. Had dinner with the family here, very good value for money. Will be back..."

Anita

"Great service accompanied by even better food...."

Kieren Howard

"Went to Thai Lagoon based on the reviews of others and was not disappointed. Went at 7:30pm without a booking but they still managed to find us a..."

Aleesha

"Had both takeaways and sit in from Thai lagoon and so far they haven’t disappointed! Tried the mei goreng duck, pad Thai, satay chicken, Thai green..."

Isabella

"Tasty food, excellent customer Service. Gets busy in the weekend so make sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Will make this place a..."

Peta Turner

"Delicious options from a wide-ranging menu including kids' choices. Servings are generous (we two could have split one entree and one main with rice..."

Gryfon

"Really good thai food in a lovelly setting. First of all staff were great, really friendly and fantastic with our kids.Food was great too,..."

James Blackwell

"Very good Thai food. All choices were flavoursome, Massaman beef curry was lovely , crispy pork curry was very good also. Takeaways cooked..."

Anne Knutson

"Amazing food and great service, I'll definitely come back again! Portions were generous, would recommend any option with the crispy pork - that was..."

Steff.ho

"Our favourite Thai restaurant in Kapiti. We took two Thai teachers here and they loved the authentic Thai food. Great attentive service and delicious..."

Jennie Gutry

"Fantastic food every time, dining or take away. It's important to make sure you book, as it's always busy, even on weekdays. Recommend the..."

Keith Hove

"Had the most delicious yellow curry, chicken, medium. Perfectly balanced sauce, veges beautifully cooked. Only complaint, not enough pumpkin with the..."

Heather Cathro

"Good service, great food and portion size was perfect - LOTS of meat 👌 got quite busy so may pay to book, you can also use your entertainment book..."

Emma Gibbons

"Yum thai, however had their red curry twice, once medium which i would say was hot and once mild which still had a kick. I like spicy but some might..."

Emma K

"Thai Lagoon do the best Thai I've ever had, it's so fresh and tastes very healthy. I think it's reasonably priced and I always think I should go..."

Lorna

"Had an amazing dining experience tonight. Friendly and attentive staff, fast and delicious food and very affordable, definitely highly..."

Bree Stevenson

"Just had a wonderful meal, very busy for a Tuesday but the food was still on time. Great food wonderful service ???? I highly recommend it for the..."

Yvonne Tunnicliffe

"If you get the chance...try Thai Lagoon. Hands down THE BEST Thai you will find. We have tried almost everything on the menu and can recommend..."

Sarah Williams

"A few locals said the food here was really good so I tried it and have become a lil bit obsessed! Its actually really really good!!!I'm making..."

Jaymie Morgan

"Have had the pleasure of dining at Thai Lagoon on two occasions and the food and service was exceptional. Sadly my third dining experience for..."

Clinton Gibson

"Not many Thai restaurants offer Nam Tok. Which is strange considering it is a Thai dish! Consequently whenever I see it on the menu at a Thai..."

Lianne

"I eat here occasionally and did so with my partner last Wednesday. The food was excellent as usual with a fine selection available from the menu. The..."

Mark Feary

"I have only one more Thai place to try in Kapiti, but I can say that this is the best by far! The service is quiet and adverage, but you get the..."

Katie

"Best Thai ever. We arrived unannounced during a busy period, they seated us after rearranging the schedule, fussed over us and made lovely food. The..."

Dave L

"The BYO charge per person was very expensive however the food was divine.I had the jungle curry and it was wonderful.The food was well..."

Michele Wilson

"Great food Great service. I thought the Thai meals were authentic and good quality. Great variety of dishes and good..."

Mark Feary

"Have recently moved down from Auckland and this is the first restaurant we have visited. Service is amazing, venue is very clean and very well set..."

Melissa

"I had the pleasure of dining here last week. Have never been interested in exotic food and was very hesitant about dining at this restaurant. We..."

Renee Te Purei

"This place is great. The staff are very friendly and always have a smile on their faces. Especially the big fella on the till!I have eaten..."

Sam Douglas

"Several people we know recommended this restaurant & we are so glad we went. First of all the service was outstanding and second the food was out of..."

Shannen Randell

"I have eaten there on many occasions and never been disappointed. Their Massaman curry remains up there as one of the best I have ever encountered in..."

Johnny Needham

"Has to be the best restaurant in Raumati . Very clean and well presented with great food and service..."

Suzy Clark

"Fine star flavour, fast and happy service, great team work. Crisp pork and noddles with green curry medium heat was delicious. Recommend you go and..."

andrew young

"I visit this place with my family every time I am back home in NZ. Fantastic food, lovely staff and very reasonable..."

mel jardine

"Warm and inviting restaurant with friendly staff and amazing food!!!..."

Karl Wootton

"Great choice for Asian cuisine in the Raumati/Paraparaumu area. Service is good. Food is good. Beer and wine list reasonably priced. If you’re used..."

Alun Evans

"Great decor. The food is great and plentiful and staff..."

Angela Hobden

"Great food. Stylish decor. Friendly helpful staff. Always a good night..."

Dave Stewart

"Hands down best restaurant on the Coast. Extraordinary menu, exquisite sauces, fabulous food, wonderful staff, impressive management. Be adventurous..."

Robin Bright

Spice Lounge

85/100 (553 ratings)

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Full Bar

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"I love this place. Their food is yumm and staff is very friendly. Great food every time whenever I dine-in. Very warm ambience.I recommend to book a..."

Life Is Beautiful

"Walked in at about 5:30pm on a Friday night and was lucky to get a seat! The whole restaurant was practically booked out- great for them! We had..."

Georgia Stuart

"Popped in but sadly then were quite busy. We were just about to go but they managed to arrange a table for all four of us. The staff are great and..."

Stephen Day

"Yummy food! Dined here with a few girlfriends and we all enjoyed it. Byo is great, good prices and the staff were lovely. Took a little while to..."

Hev

"The absolute best Indian cuisine I have ever tasted, the most amazing butter chicken! All of the staff are so kind and welcoming, I go there..."

Courtney L.

"Excellent Indian, best on the coast. We get takeaways here once a week and have tried most dishes on the menu. All time favorite would be the..."

Brockhead

"The guys here are just top notch. Ate out my new girlfriend here awhile ago and we had a great time. Awesome food and a great atmosphere - go..."

Gaz Lautner

"Best Indian in Paraparaumu by far. Nice flavours and generous portions. Kiwi hot is very hot though so lookout!!Delivery option not too pricey..."

Kelz

"Grabbed a takeaway from Spice Lounge last night and I must say it was great and very speedy - 15 minutes from time of ordering.We got a..."

DebHead

"I have been going to the spice lounge for over 4 years and found there indian cusine to be top notch. Over this time period we got to the staff and..."

Sandra Rylands

"Went to lunch today, we got Lamb Biryani, Peri Peri chicken and a mix platter for 2. It was absolutely delicious! Definitely the best Indian food on..."

Nessa Knell

"My favourite Indian restaurant. The owner Rob is so friendly. Great service and delicious Indian food. Best Rogan Josh. Reasonable prices. Yum!..."

Jennie Gutry

"Easily the best indian restaurant i know of and i hunt down indian food. I've been going here weekly for almost a year, we travel 45mins each way to..."

Mark Reynolds

"This place is amazing. It's our Sunday favorite. The staff are lovely, the service is incredible and the food is definitely the reason we keep coming..."

Suzanne Marie Scott

"An unexpected gem at Paraparaumu Beach. The staff are friendly, the service is excellent, the prices are good, but most important of all, the food is..."

Michael Poole

"Absolutely amazing food - highly recommend. Never been a fan of Indian food but was given some gift vouchers.They delivered and on time and..."

Tracey Barrow

"I highly recommend visiting the Spice Lounge. The food is superb and the staff are so friendly and helpful. We have held a couple of work functions..."

Debbie Till

"Cream chicken Vindaloo Daahl don't forget the Naan and Godfather Beer Excellent. Highly recommend. Our Waiter was very Attentive and Informative...."

Sharlene Rerekura

"We moved to Paraparaumu early last year and have been going to Spice Lounge regularly ever since. It would be the best Indian Restaurant we have been..."

Gail Leighton

"best indian food i have ever tasted-service was quiet and unobtrusive with attention to customer needs-highly..."

Colin Gardiner

"I went to I went tonight to try the chicken tikka balti - as I'd not had this dish in many years, since leaving the UK..The serve was..."

Rebecca Abraham

"My father and I were contemplating on what Indian to get one day, and being a Sunday most were closed and Spice Lounge was the only one open. We..."

Sarah Matthews

"Im a regular here as I love the food, service and friendly staff. A good selection of beautifully prepared food, served fresh and piping hot while..."

Daryl Agar

"Clearly there are goings on in paraparaumu's Indian food scene. Next to ravi's superette is a garden shed that is doubling as a take-away Indian and..."

Duncan Galletly

"Well have found another Indian gem and local too:) We dined here on Sunday night after reading reviews and we were not disappointed. The restaurant..."

Gabrielle Ridgway Evans

"Great Indian restaurant, we were a couple but made very welcome by the very pleasant wait staff. Food was really delicious and lived up to the name..."

Elizabeth Simpson

"This was our first visit to this Restaurant as we were visiting from Auckland. The food was delicious, the staff were very attentive and as he knew..."

Joy Phillips

"Gorgeous decor, friendly staff and delectable authentic Indian selections makeSpice Lounge a comfortable and delightful dining experience. ..."

James

"First visit for a few weeks, after a Christmas break in Australia. Everything as good as before - excellent food, excellent service from the..."

Allen Thomas

"Second visit tonight and once again the food and service were excellent at last we've found an Indian restaurant to match our high..."

Paul Connell

"Another wonderful dining experience at the Spice lounge in Kapiti. Amazing food, pleasant/ efficient service and great value for money. I highly..."

Dorissa Corbett

"In the foodie world it is a must to visit. With its fresh new look and fresh new tastes, Kapiti's Spice Lounge cuisine is simply delicious. All the..."

Russell Fyfe

"Spur of the moment dinner stop BUT so glad we did! The service was perfect and the meals amazing. The kids menu catered for our 3 girls while we..."

Kylee Heta Widdicombe

"My husband Andy and I have lived in Kapiti for 5 years now and we have enjoyed many curries from many restaurants. We found Spice lounge some weeks..."

Yvonne Wickens

"I have lived in Kapiti for 5 years and in that time I havetried all the local curry restaurants. I don’t need to look any further..."

Andy Wickens

"Really great service and delicious food too! I was recommended to try the spice lounge and now it's my new favourite place. I've dined in twice and..."

Emma Wickens

"Have been there several times since it opened and each time we have been delighted!Truly delicious Indian cuisine, wonderful service, lovely..."

Al

"Delicious fresh food, the spices are flavoursome with a manageable kick, the kids also loved it! Really lovely staff, excellent service, and very..."

Anita Edwards

"Great food. We ordered some chicken starters that just melted in my mouth. In short, great ambience, great service & to top it all, yummy food...."

Sunil Mallya

"Greate Indian Food at Spice Lounge.I really appreciate the combination of spices........ I like hot and chilly..."

Gaggy Shaggy

"I was there couple of days back in kapiti beach and thought I’d check the reviews here before dining. After seeing all 5 stars I thought I’d go..."

Sahib Dhawan

"Wow! The decor, the service and the ambiance! Rarely do you find the combination blending so well! It's been probably a week and the authentic taste..."

Pravz

"The dinner yesterday was amazing, luxurious Indian dining experience it was. Food and hospitality is exceptional...."

Birbal Rana

"spice lounge went there last nite with family decor was awsome food was the best and sevice was superb as i have been to heaps of curry places around..."

Josh Evans

"We had a great time at Spice Lounge! They have a variety of delicious options and are very welcoming and..."

Sonja Stauble

"Great Service, Nice..."

Jagdeep Grewal

"Great food at good prices. Service was excellent. Worth a..."

Kim Szentivanyi

"Excellent food and a wide range to select from. Friendly and good service! Highly..."

Dr. Kausthub Desikachar

"Beautifully made Butter Chicken and Lamb Mint Curry !!! Great staff and menu..."

Karl Wootton

"Got the lunch special. Was blown away with quality as well as quantity for the price. So many places charge more and provide less these days... but..."

Jordan Lane

"Nice place, quiet, good food. Excellent..."

Nir Har-paz

"the best butter chicken lunch menu with naan n popadom ..."

Bill Brookes

"Haven't been here for a year as went down hill after owners left. Has new owners & MAN the food was Excellent. Was very tasty & good size portions...."

Hazel Eldridge

"You can’t beat a well made butter chicken. The chicken was nice and tender, the rice fluffy and fresh. Naan bread was spot on. All washed down with..."

Bruce Wilson

"Came here for dinner ,was a great experience. Service was fantastic,food was..."

Lesley Alexander

"Very very good customer service! Nice clean and tidy restaurant, food is delicious every time!! Lots of flavours good serving of meat/sauce, awesome..."

Bee Veale

"Have been coming regularly to grab curries, have to say the quality has been very consistent and the prices are well placed. Will be happy to..."

Danish Roy

"Travelled from auckland and l was looking for a decent place to have lunch with the family. I walked in at the restaurant by looking at the ratings..."

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