TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Taupo - Updated November 2024

"Great night here. The customer service was on point staff were very friendly and our order for 5 was at our table within 10 minutes. I was very..."

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Kfc

70/100 (2485 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Obtaining fresh and piping hot wicked wings at a KFC branch can be quite challenging. Fortunately, at the KFC Taupo location, I was fortunate enough..."

Harpreet Singh

"Food was good served by a new person I asked about going in the money draw and he told me it was finished this was on Saturday 2nd December I just..."

Bruce Twentyman

"KFC is KFC... Not much you can say except it always smells and tastes so good, but you always regret eating it afterward... This Taupo one was clean,..."

Spider Webb

"Food was just OK, it did not have the natural KFC taste. The quantity of Chips was also less in the packet. Environment was..."

Praneshwar Ram

"The best kfc I've had in decades! Succulent chicken not overcooked, perfect amount of chicken salt on the chips, delicious bun, yum! Great service..."

Karen Jack

"Charlie the night manager is the best ! going the extra mile isn't just a cliche when you serve customers outside of normal hours because you aren't..."

nzclub nzclub

"As a tourist, went there during peak holiday hours, nevertheless their cashier staff was truly the star of the show, composed under heavy pressure..."

Troy Mahara-Curtis

The Bistro

89/100 (2248 ratings)

Warm Marinated Olives

Creme Brulee

The Bistro Wild Rabbit & Chicken Liver Terrine

Belgian Chocolate Cake with Fromage Blanc

Salad

Truffle Ravioli with Dried Mushrooms Foam and More Deliciousness

Sous Vide Calamari with Gnocchi

Blood Orange Sorbet Grapefruit Pomegranate Molasses Cashew Meringue

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"My wife and I went here for our anniversary dinner. We booked a table late but they were still able able to accommodate us. Service was great and our..."

Nik Kho

"Walked in after reading the reviews on Menu mania, and weren't disappointed. Beautiful flavorsome food, for a very reasonable price. Pork Belly,..."

Sonya Thorpe

"What can I say but Wow! From the first complimentary spoonful of ceviche I knew the chef in the kitchen knew what they were doing. I had the pasta..."

Maggie Isaac

"We dined here Sunday night, absolutely devine!! I had duck leg - to die for - so tender and tasty and beautifully presented. Hubby had poussin,..."

Janette Powell

"Best meal I've had in a long long time! I've never eaten rump steak like it and the calamari is to die for! Also had the pleasure of chatting with..."

Lee Farling

"WOW! What an amazing meal! We had the terrine and mussels to start followed by the duck and the lamb ribs, the waitress was great and warned us about..."

Sara Blackburn

"What an amazing place to go!Went on a Sunday night with our family of 3 children under 6 for a Sunday night meal and it was..."

Karina

"Experience pure. We travelled to Taupo on Valentines Day, got recommended The Bistro from locals. When we arrived at The Bistro it was packed but the..."

Janet

"We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary here - it was amazing, the service was top knotch - Abbey was our waitress and she was so funny but still..."

Shelly Alexander

"What a great addition to the town restaurants..The meal was fabulous and very tasty. Service was great and we requested a chat with the chef who..."

Sherie Rose

"Top meal. Two of us had starters, the chips with black truffle and the beans, both awesome. The duck was melt in your mouth, the veges well cooked...."

Sue Jeurissen

"Arrived late in town, we were looking for a restaurant in Taupo and chose "The Bistro" totally randomly. What a great surprise. The food was "simple..."

Lulu Tercinier

"We had a great meal. The Chowder was Divine and duck fell off the bone it was so tender. The complementary canapes and bread is a nice touch. ..."

David Bruce

"The Bistro is a great little place to dine, starting with complimentary bread and canapés followed by a journey through the menu. The food is the..."

Joshua Fletcher

"Went to The Bistro last night for our first visit, all we can say is fab and we can't wait to go back. Lovely complementary canape and bread to..."

Lisa Cameron

"Had the chowder and beef rump dish tonight. Sensational! A chef that knows his flavours. Awesome refit from top to bottom and lovely atmosphere. Best..."

Arron Frost

"Was visiting Taupo with my friend for a few days. We were looking for a boujee place to eat for a celebratory final meal. The Bistro knocked it out..."

Tanushk Martyn

"We made a last minute reservation and felt welcome. The complimentary home baked sourdough bread was delicious and had a crisp crust and beautiful..."

Aletta Lamprecht

"What a great find in Taupo! I don’t usually eat 3 courses and hardly ever desert but the menu was enticing. The sous vide squid starter was a..."

Susan Schenk

"Amazing food and service! The calamari and cured raw fish were my favourite! Also loved the complimentary homemade sourdough and lemon brown butter..."

Sally Marsden

"The Fish might have been the best fish I have ever had. Perfectly crispy on the outside with a deliciously tender interior. And don’t even get me..."

Louie Primeau

"Perfect spot for a couples date, quiet and relaxed. The food was delicious, especially dessert. Service was good too and the food came out..."

Robert Wenham

"As food lovers, we reserved both nights in Taupo for The Bistro. The menu at The Bistro is relatively simple. We tried almost everything on the..."

jin jeremy

"My husband and I have been here a few times now, and every time we have had a very positive experience. 😀 the food is delicious, the service is..."

Rachel Williams

"Such a beautiful atmosphere and service. Food was just delicious. We were disappointed to don’t tried the degustation menu because we arrived too..."

katinka frizel

"If you are in Taupo make sure to try The Bistro! We were there for dinner over Easter weekend and the food is stunning. We had rabbit terrine as..."

Sarah Roussel

"Here has Kids menu. My boy loved the creamy paster. The market fish dish was very nice with spicy pumpkin mash. Make sure book in advance as they..."

Rikki Mitchell Family

"We had yet another fantastic night at The Bistro. The food is so good and the complimentary bread and butter (with a twist) was delish - yum!! Some..."

John and Kelly van Raders

"We were a group of 8 that was on a time limit. The food and drinks were divine,didnt feel rushed at all. Pork belly was melt in your mouth and the..."

Bevan Woltersdorf

"I found this restaurant online before I left Sydney, and it was further recommended by two locals. So glad we visited. It was one of the best meals..."

Elie Ibrahim

"Had degustation menu with wine matching. Incredibly tasty, a surprise for each course..."

Maxime Vasuta

"Always such a personal and delicious experience, can't wait to go back for our annual anniversary dinner in September. It's hubby's only good steak..."

Amy Andrews (jessie0wessie)

"Attended with a table of 13 the night before the Taupo cycle challenge. The food was fantastic and the service was accommodating with a few extra..."

Larissa Lyndon

"Outstanding Bistro experience and highly recommend. You’ll be taken care of by Jude, his family and crew. My first time, and I will be back next..."

Craig Cooper

"Warm friendly atmosphere, attentive service and yummy food. We had mains of perfectly cooked fillet steak and duck with perfect crispy skin...."

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Cafe Baku

74/100 (2669 ratings)

Eggs Benedict with Breakfast Sausage

Pesto

Harissa Squid

Burgers

Buttermilk Griddle Cakes

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great brunch overlooking Lake Taupo. The staff is friendly and service quick. That paired with great coffee and a relaxed vibe made for a great..."

Gordie Felt

"Great selection of cabinet and menu items, both taste and presentation deserve a 5*, likewise for the ambience. Long black isn’t that fab so..."

IL Deko

"The almond croissant with creamy almond filling is in my top 3 almond croissants I've tried in NZ. Just the right balance of filling to bread. The..."

Liesl

"Cafe Baku, tucked away as a hidden gem in the heart of Taupo, is a culinary haven serving up an array of seriously delectable dishes. On my recent..."

Amin Kazemi

"A hipster feel cafe by facing Lake Taupo, seems to be quite popular with locals and visitors. Serving atypical Cafe type food, with sandwiches, cakes..."

Azimeer Manaf

"We stopped here for brunch on the way through Taupo. The food was good, vegetarian options available, friendly staff, nice view over the lake. It was..."

Dianne

"Wonderful and cozy bar to have a breakfast. Great choices and wonderful chocolate with almond..."

Giulio Toscani

"The score says it all. Really nice cafe. Food is..."

Gavin Li

"A great spot for visitors. The coffee is a bit more expensive than those up the road, yet this place is popular for a reason. The menu is decent,..."

Chantal McNaught

"I enjoyed my breakfast experience there. It seemed to be a popular place as I entered they had a few tables available. You have a choice of sitting..."

Dennis Niu

Waterside Restaurant & Bar

86/100 (2127 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely delicious meal here tonight. Steak and chicken meals we’re beautifully done. Great spot with views to the lake. Staff were excellent,..."

L-M Hallam

"This is a perfect location to have lunch especially on a warm and sunny day. Location is right infront of the lake and has nice ambience. Staff are..."

Ferdinand Go

"We had a table for 10. The front wait staff were engaging and attentive. Our lovely attendant took our orders and even after all the changes, the..."

Teresa Higham

"Food was excellent and delicious! I finished it so fast before I even thought of taking a photo. Steak was cooked to absolute perfection. Sticky date..."

Sophia Lemafa

"We had a nice dinner out with the family, great friendly staff, nice meals, love the platters and kids enjoyed their sundaes 🍨..."

Rini Sim

"This place is insane! The food, the location. Incredible. Loved every minute. Service was amazing. Thankyou, we really enjoyed our..."

Charlotte Fletcher-Beesely

"The freakshakes were a kids idea of heaven! Food was great and the service was excellent. Cocktails 🍸 are amazing..."

Charlotte Marshall

"Dinner was so yummy. I had the chicken wrapped in bacon with a sun-dried tomato paste inside & gnocchi. It was..."

Iso Anderson

"Had a dinner meal here while spending the night in Taupo. Service was outstanding, venue was warm, clean and spacious. Food was just perfect, and the..."

Catherine Faletanoai

"We had our work Christmas dinner here on Friday and the food and service were awesome! Great value for money and the staff were lovely, accommodating..."

Carolyn Mackay

"I like it. Good experience while dining with family. Good food as..."

Bas

"Bit of a long wait but food wasn't bad, could've been a bit of a larger serving for the chicken..."

Madilyn Povey

"We enjoyed our dinner. Ribs were great. Mussels were delicious but my steak was just..."

Marin Ianev

"2years before，Awesome place close to lake. The staff sre cute and friendly, they gave me high quality services feels. Thanks guests. (Adding my..."

Jimmy LAI

"We were in town for a day and chose this restaurant for dinner based on the special advertised on the board outside and the atmosphere plus lighting..."

Yen Luong

"Went to lunch at Waterside to sample their "Freakshakes" Had a Chocolate, Caramel and Fudge, they were delicious, quite a bit to get through,..."

Spider Webb

"Been here before last time when I went to Taupo. Their steak here is very good. We also tried their mussel with creamy bacon sauce which. The..."

Wilson Shum

Pub N Grub

72/100 (2030 ratings)

Fish and Chunky Fries

Fish

Warm Beef Salad Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great calamari excellent salad and loved the dressing! Beef burger was..."

Steve Anderson

"Delicious food, coffee roasted and brewed perfectly and a great price. Friendly waiter's, clean facilities, good music, great atmosphere. Visit..."

mushable13

"Didn't get food just had a couple of pints and enjoyed the view. Like the layout. Awesome bar maid. Friendly. Fun and..."

Annette Mariu

"Pub n Grub was busy when we arrived, but it was easy to get a table. I got a steak with chips and a glass of wine, as did my partner. That came to..."

Stewart McDonald

"We popped in for a drink. Casual bar/restaurant. Warm welcome. Relaxed atmosphere. Didn't try the food tho what was coming out looked very..."

susan young

"We were in Taupō for the weekend and this seems to be THE place to go. Was always busy with a good energy but we easily managed to find a table both..."

Lisa Nelson

"Went with a group last weekend. Personally I had Tempura Prawns followed by the Fettuccini with added chorizo and prawns. Mine superb. Couple of the..."

Phil Heming

"Just a little more care in the preparation as one of our 4.meals had cold deep fried squid rings. Service was average fornthe price paid. Tip: 1...."

Shane Weastell (Westy)

"I had the fish burger and 2 pina coladas, absolutely amazing. My partner had the steak meal and was full until 2pm the next day. The customer service..."

Danielle746

"Absolutely love Pub n Grub, we stop here for breakfast whenever we pass through Taupo. Staff are always friendly and miling, food is always..."

Katfrin

"Nice food, resonably priced loved the decor. Our waitress wasn't very responsive she must've had a long day we greeted her twice but no reply hope..."

Char Rewiri-Ulufonua

"Had dinner there in October 2022. The crispy salmon and the fettuccine were both delicious. Service was also excellent, noting that there is a..."

Nick Choy

"My family and I have been coming here for the past few years every time we drop by Taupo. The food and service are always exceptional. Friendly staff..."

Betty Bloghog

"Delicious pub style food, good vibes, great music, and warm inside, and friendly service. Very central with great outdoor seating and view of the..."

Pami Curry

"Great coffee. They open early and were kind enough to put the football game on tv when asked. Okay prices and a large menu to choose..."

Lee Boynton

"Huge servings, great smiling staff, amazing whakapapa beer on tap. The best nachos I’ve ever had in New Zealand. Best location. Must have nachos..."

Nirav Gor

"Have been enjoying PnG for many years as we visit once or twice a year from Wairarapa. Excellent renovations, nice to see permanent duty manager..."

Poppys Dad

Cobb & Co. Taupo

79/100 (1977 ratings)

Pork Belly Meal Scrumptious

Seafood chowder

Cobb Crunches and Traffic Light

hot chocolate

Ice Cream Sundae

Chocolate Brownie

Deep Fried Cauliflower

Chowder

Burger

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

Fish & Chips

Fish and Chips

Ribs

Marinated Buffalo Wings

Prawns

Lemon Lime and Bitters

Coach Burger with Curly Fries

db Export Fruit Cider

Fish

Fish & chips

Wings

Cauliflower Nibbkes with Four Sauces

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely place for dinner- family friendly atmosphere, but suitable for single person, or group. I was late in my dinning time and really appreciated..."

Christine Raymond - Kichwapanikuna

"We had drinks and fries to start our late lunch, chefs were sent off on a break before there dinner set but we were happy to find a place to take us..."

Ruiha kara

"The gentleman who served us was wonderful, sorry I don't recall your name. We were not bothered by the "no liqour licence yet" But i do understand..."

Orana Trevelyan

"Very nice meals, wanted dessert but couldn't fit anything else after..."

Jo Atkinson

"Great restaurant! Portion sizes were big, prices were decent. Wouldn’t call the food top quality, but perfectly acceptable for a cheaper family..."

John Thompson

"Haven't been to a cobb n Co since I was little... So the Adult traffic jams were just fun!! Beautiful meal. Amazing staff. (and local..."

Sarah Morris

"Great place for good food and ambience. Like most places short staffed so don't be in a hurry and let the staff do the best they can. Lovely well..."

Philip Luders

"Family diner with some extra thrown in. The wait staff did tell us that they are understaffed and tried their best to serve everyone as punctually as..."

Sarah Ong

"We had a lovely evening at Cobb & Co. Wish they were still in Auckland. Really great service and the food was high quality. They were really kid..."

Kiri

"Walked in 45 minutes before the kitchen closed. Promptly ordered & received our meals quick smart. The food & service were both great...."

Ingrid Chapman

Lone Star

76/100 (1925 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service was goooood!!!! Food was gooooood!!!! Booked a table with 27 people and definitely a great outcome. Food didnt take long at all, staff were..."

Fooooood

"Very busy and packed with people. I loved how they had free range chicken and such a range of yummy food. There was a long wait but only because they..."

Foodie

"I came in when all the 'Halloween deco' was up and it looked very well done!The place is well located and the bar is a presentable..."

Daniel Moore

"Have been here twice and it is the best Lone Star in my opinion! The deserts in particular are great, the food in general is value for money. Great..."

Aimee R

"Had my daughters 21st dinner here last June, and it was really good, it was a busy Saturday night, but their service was great.Meals were..."

Kim Ormsby

"Busy busy busy, Lonestar is Lonestar you always know what you are going to get if you are a repeat customer and it will taste the same every time and..."

Amanda

"Had lunch here yesterday & afternoon drinkees today, fast friendly service, warm welcoming atmosphere & a free garlic loaf this afternoon to..."

Colene McBride

"had a whānau lunch and we all loved our meals ✨ cooked perfectly and presentation was so pretty. left feeling full and satisfied 🍽️ we’ll..."

LOZZ

"We tried the online takeaway option in Taupo. Great easy experience, value for money with generous portion sizes. We ordered the Rib box. Only..."

Becs Illingworth

"Showed up late notice with no booking and was catered to by staff. Service was lovely and top notch and the food was amazing. My wife had the salmon..."

Sione Vea

"Food was great, staff were..."

Christine Bradshaw

"We went for the Boxing Day dinner. The food was amazing. The staff was very friendly. Although we haven’t made a reservation the team helped us to..."

Chanjief Chandrakumar

"Ignored on arrival by maitre de and nearly walked back out after a wait, then sat us at a table by an open door without being asked if it would be..."

Grant Robinson

"FOOD was spectacular! Got the Pork and the Crackling was to die for. If you know me you'll know I love a good cracking. Only complaint was that It..."

James Hickmott

"Love the taste of homemade garlic bread 🍞. The rib is so yummy as well. Food comes fast and cooks in a nice..."

Be the One

"Our server has been amazing. As I ordered low dairy, she has checked with me every step of the way during the preparation of our meal. Excellent..."

Toffee-pop Nz

"Came to lonestar for dinner, My partners 1st time and we loved it, He had the Tequila Scallops and Bb Ribs and I had the Dixie Chicken 😍 Enjoyed..."

Shannel Tata

"Super evening with the usual massive portions of food. We were five at the table. We enjoyed Redneck Ribs (enough for two), salmon, teraki and chips..."

Dora Green

Plateau

87/100 (1885 ratings)

Ginger & Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings

Salmon

Calamari

Steak w Beetroot Puree

Lemon Tart

Lamb

Risotto

Oyster Shared Platter

Smoked Venison Carpaccio

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a lovely experience here!! We were looking for a restaurant with good seafood. Hit the spot with this pick. Started with a seafood platter and..."

Carl DSilva

"We dined here for a celebration dinner . Excellent service and delicious meal. Finished off the night in front of the fire with desert and ports. ..."

Michelle P

"We dined at Plateau Restaurant tonight and we were very satisfied with whole meal and friendly service, it also has a great atmosphere/vibe to the..."

Mel Obers

"Had dinner here new years eve, we had no booking and they managed to give us a outside table which was great, the service was very good and we all..."

Reon Barnfield

"Very pleasant, really nice food, service alittle slow and had to keep asking for water, they weren't that great at noticing that your glass was..."

Di Curley

"Don't be deceived by pub-like atmosphere! The food was actually pretty good, and service was amazing! We were all impressed, and really enjoyed our..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"I got to Taupo every year & never knew this place was open during the day until my last visit & I'm glad I know now! Fast, friendly &..."

Colene McBride

"Shot jude. Are you gonna put your Monteiths dish on the..."

Mathew Pendleton

"Yum Yum. Once you have had this food you want more and more. My partner and I went with some friends we each ordered a different dish and each of us..."

Liz

"My partner and I got a deal voucher to eat here for lunch. It was a fabulous deal and very cheap for what you get. It was warm and inviting with..."

Gavin Goldsmith

"I came in with my partner on a Friday night and although the restaurant was busy, the staff were very friendly and did everything they could to sit..."

Jojo

"We ate at Plateau recently and found everything fantastic. We loved the winter menu and the staff were so friendly. Our meals were perfect and we..."

Mark

"We first dined at this beautiful restaurant in Feb and we amazed at the food and service. We came back 2 months later and the amazing waitress..."

peter oht

"Amazing experience! The atmosphere is so classy, cosy & comforting I love the ambiance and so did the whole family! We were lucky enough to have the..."

Taylor-Louise Turner

"We couldn't fault this delightful restaurant. From the booking process to the farewell it was simply an excellent experience. Tables are spread..."

Noel Munford

"I looked online for a decent restaurant and was delighted to have dined here. There were decent vegan options for my partner (not always easy to find..."

William W

"Wonderful food and service. We went for my mother in laws 60th and they really made an effort to make it special. A small plate and a large plate are..."

Jack Wood

"I have eaten here a few times and enjoyed their excellent menu. The staff are friendly and helpful. We didn't book a table prior, so the front of..."

Graeme Wooller

"Where to start ! The ambience was lovely! The service is 100/10, very efficient, kind, funny, and she did an amazing job (well done!) The seafood and..."

Tegan Chisnall

"Didn't take photos of all our food. But this place was sooooo delish! Make sure to book if you Wana eat here. We walked in and got 1 of 2 bar leaners..."

Brittany Tipene

"Service was excellent. Food was amazing, no complaints, every bite was a mouth sensation. Yum. Cocktails made to a high standard...."

Paul Stratford

"I went for a bit of a walk while I was in Taupo and part way through I was keen for a coffee and a bite to eat and coffee. I stumbled upon this place..."

Kym Moore

"Incredible food, great service. Been 3 times always amazing!! We will be back. Barb was incredibly attentive and very informative about the menu..."

Melissa Kennett

"I don't know what I was expecting but this was near perfect. Just all around great food, great atmosphere, great cocktails, and at a great price. I..."

Sean

"Impressive food and friendly attentive wait staff. The snack platter was good to share. Loved the lamb cutlets...."

Fraser

"Was in Taupo for a night traveling between cities for work and liked the look of this place from the outside, so decided to wonder in. I was happily..."

Talmin Pai

"Booked dinner here due to good reviews and did not disappoint. Service friendly, quick and attentive even on a busy Sat night. Food was of..."

Stacey Palmer

"Had a beautiful, delicious dinner at Plateau tonight, Venison capachio sooo very tasty would definately recommend, Beef Ragou would come back for and..."

Kim Powley

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Everything was perfect. The pork belly is to die for! Very talented chef. Atmosphere is beautiful and the service and staff are..."

Amberley Birch

"Went here for my mom’s birthday. Food was delicious and yes, locally sourced, but it didn’t seem very NZ, aside from the pavlova. I think it’s..."

Mary Ann Jawili

Replete Cafe & Store

92/100 (4061 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a wonderful lunch yesterday which was a public holiday. We had no issue at all paying 10% surcharge for the public holiday (if you've been in..."

Lisa Hill

"Absolutely amazing breakfast yesterday morning, such friendly lovely staff. Highly recommend this for a family friendly dining experience. Thanks..."

Allisa Richardson

"We're low carb and make subs all the time. They were accommodating and really cheerful about it. The food was lovely, chargrilled bacon cannot be..."

Alexander Valentine

"Really impressed by the teapot for my green tea. I drink a lot of tea in cafés and this is the best so far - ever! Good size and the plunger at the..."

Eva Heraud

"Best coffee in town! Delicious focacia for lunch. 10/10 would..."

Brianna Lees

"Customer service is outstanding. Every customers got the same smiles from all staff. Food is amazing. Well done to all..."

Shirley-Anne Johnstone

"Cool cafe with delicious tasting food, kiwis at their..."

Jacqueline Letham

"My favourite place to go in Taupo. Awesome Staff and the service is second to none. Love this place..."

Bridgette Te Tuhi

"Just finished eating your Hangi. Divine. Great cafe and cooking/kitchenware shop. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly..."

Linda Mary Sparklington

"Everything is excellent here. Excellent coffee, excellent food, excellent staff &..."

Paul Dennison

"Awesome staff! Great coffee and food. Highly recommend. Also have cool..."

Shawn Plummer

"My fave spot for anything food related in Taupo. Service, coffee, kitchen 'must haves' and food. What more could a girl..."

Traceylee Hooton

"Couldn't fault this place and food...top notch!! ...bring a franchise to Melbourne...please!! Loved it all..."

Margie Hyde

"While we dined in, I was blown away by the variety of excellent quality sandwiches, rolls, pastries, cakes and other items for takeaway. They all..."

Dane Marcus

"Was just walking in town when i saw this busy cafe. Thought to give it a try and was surprise to see Nasi lemak in the menu. Its not bad and good try..."

Shazlena Shariff

"We stumbled across Replete Cafe by accident and enjoyed the ambience, latte, walnut brownie, and service by Clement. The next day we considered going..."

Hamish Pringle

"Lovely cafe and friendly staff, got the filo pastry goats cheese and spinach. Beautiful. Light and crispy. The shop adjoining is cool to, quirky..."

Adam Friel

"Beautiful food. We had the sardines and Buffalo mozzarella for breakfast. It was beautifully presented and equally delicious. We'll definitely be..."

Kirsten Jefferson

"The person who took our order seemed a little stressed and perhaps uninterested in offering a friendly service, which reflects the 4 stars for our..."

Andrea F

"After searching on Google for a nice little (not a chain) cafe I came up mostly blank. I’m really quite snobby about my coffee tbh 🙈 Then I..."

Amy Earnshaw

"Big assortment of pre made food and a nice menu, salads were imaginative and super tasty, delish eggs on toast and excellent coffee. Also lots of..."

Kamini Rae

"Had a very good brunch here it was hard to make a choice. But we both went for the hotcakes. Coffee excellent on the strong side in case you can’t..."

Rebecca KEENAN

"Cute busy cafe & homewares store - sells gorgeous different stuff. Brekkie was perfect, added smoked salmon on request even though it wasn't a menu..."

Anony Mouse

"Probably the best lunch I have had in Taupo so far. The ginger latte is spicy and warming, the cappuccino smooth and tasty, and both the kedgeree and..."

Margo Lawrence

"Really good service, friendly international servers. Great coffee, try their flatwhite. After 12 yrs in the USA this place delivered on the want for..."

MissMinimish

"We arrived not long before closing, so we were limited to food from the cabinet. It all looked delicious - really well done. My salmon bagel was..."

Kath C

"First discovered Replete many years ago, after a long interlude searched it out again. A little difficult as the signage is very subtle, arrived 5min..."

George Curtis

"Best Mochas in Taupo! Great big breakfast to set you up for the day or if you like Blue Frog Cereal (best by far) for those needing something..."

Stu Hastings

"Busy place at lunchtime on a cold winter's day but warm welcome, warm atmosphere and great warm food inside. We had soup of the day (Moroccan..."

Jon “Buzz” Dunning

"Really lovely food with a more interesting selection than most cafés. Excellent service with a smile (and even a collective staff song and dance at..."

Deryl Northcott

"Great cafe with great service. The cabinet food looked..."

Kris

Burgerfuel Taupo

83/100 (1750 ratings)

Hamburgini with Cheese

Spud Fries with Aioli

Bastard with Kumara Fries

Bacon BBQ Roadster and Kumara Fries

American Muscle Double

Smack N Cheese

Chicken Burger and Fries

חזה עוף

Class Coke

Bacon Backfire

Cheeseburger Meal Natural Nuggets Meal

Kumara Fries with Aioli

"Fantastic fast food restaurant. Burgers are of the larger portions and very filling. There is upstairs seating available inside and lots of outdoor..."

Phillip

"We rocked up late, must have been closing time, the kind lady serviced us, even though a staff member said to her we are closed. She was still happy..."

Dee Renor

"Burger Fuel is my reward every week. My burger today was a bit cold, but it was still reka..."

riqi harawira

"Surprisingly tasty burger, i can say this is one of the best burger i've..."

Bas

"It was an alright experience, the burger was delicious but the Kumara fires were either refried, the oil was old or just sitting for a long time :/..."

Kpop fangirl

"Visited on 11/08/23. Best burger I've had in years! Customer service was amazing and made our order quickly and accurately. I would definitely..."

Max Mooney

"Great tasting burger with wonderful lake view! I think the burgers in this place is one of the best in town, not pricy, great taste and really nice..."

Quinton LI (Quinton)

"Amazing vege Burgers at a busy time of the evening. Was a little bit difficult to find a place to sit where other outside diners cigarette smoke..."

Orelle McDonald

"Best burgers and an awesome view, with upstairs warm seating its the best example in NZ. You cant go wrong here. Vegans, vegetarian, gluten free..."

Tyrone Penning

"Burger fuel is burger fuel right? Meal was good, had a Modifried burger, chips and drink. Burger was good and for once the chips were actual fresh..."

Johno Yarrow

"We were arriving quite late in Taupo and just ended up coming here to pick up some burgers for dinner. We ordered in store and then headed out to Pac..."

Benedict Uy

"Burger Fuel is probably the best restaurant chain in New Zealand. Their burgers are one of the best I've ever eaten, and it's on par with the price..."

Wei Jie Tan

"I really like this page! We are at 2 different locations while visiting NZ North Island. The burgers are really good and..."

Joan Coffing

Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar

84/100 (1705 ratings)

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Chicken and Mushroom Filo

Cakes

Salad

Eggs Benedict w Salmon

Eggs Benedict with Pork Belly

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Called in for Breakfast in a group after we stayed the night in Taupo before heading north to Auckland. Really friendly service. Food was really good..."

Vaughan Wilson

"We have been twice on holiday and both times the service was superb and the food fresh and you could tell the food was made in house. Highly..."

Glenn Phillips

"Popped in here for a coffee and cake yesterday. First time we'd used it and it certainly won't be the last. The seating and atmosphere were great, as..."

Steve Drake

"Awesome food and drinks and lovely staff! I've just had the 'detox loaf' and a coffee for a quick breakfast and absolutely loved it!!! So yum I..."

Claire Dredge

"Without a shadow of a doubt... best food in town!!! I drool over the poached eggs and potato cakes and don't get me started on the date and orange..."

Michal Johnson

"Our fave cafe hands down! Best coffee,delicious food and cheerful friendly staff..."

Tia McDermott

"Out for mothers day brekkie with my family. Was totally impressed with the staff. Before we order was told it was a 30min wait. That was expected as..."

Karen McLean

"We loved Victoria’s in 2015 on our honeymoon and our return trip 2.5 years later with the kids it’s even better. Thank..."

Emiloly Ramsay

"Love everything about this place. The food, the coffee and the service is..."

Nic Jarvis

"I love coming to Victoria's! Friendly service and the delightfu arrayl food is delicious!!! The coffee is always great and I will never forget the..."

Sharyn Newman NZ

"Great setting, astmosphere and food. In fact there was food envy when I posted a picture of my Avocado Smash breakfast on..."

Beth Kearney

"Great staff and super Xmas atmosphere. Tasty food and nice coffee. Very satisfied. Even my parents were impressed! Thank..."

Sasha Law

"Eggs bene was tasty. I definitely had jealousy issues when someone else's scrambled eggs came out! Good selection and friendly people that worked..."

becca

"Very lovely lunch today, we ordered cheesy beef burger, soup of the day, and the works(the pork ribs were really..."

Vicky Huang

"Lovely cafe. They have a great food selection and everything has their own little twist on it. The fluffy pancakes with lemon curd were..."

Christine Pover

"The people at this cafe are so polite and kind, their food and coffee is on top. Have a visit when u come to..."

Jaehyo, Olivia Roh

"Grabbed breakfast here on our way through to Wellington! Service was extremely friendly, food came out fast and was delicious. Lots of dairy free and..."

Lucy Morris

"Pancakes was the absolute tops! So delicious and the coffee was the best had in the NZ..."

Beth Mug

"Soy flat whites, dirty chai, salads, frittata, Mac and cheese - it's all delicious and the list goes on. They can somehow send out coffee that is far..."

Dan May

"Nice decor, friendly staff plus great food! The best combo! Had rolled omelettes with chorizo, capsicum and potatoes with added BACON!! Eggs were..."

Jia Woei L

"Love it. Good food. Good coffee. Relax..."

Bas

"Had 'The Works' and it did not disappoint. One of the best big breakfasts I've ever had, and one of the few that has lived up to what it's advertised..."

be ry

"Went there per recommendation as suddenly had cravings, but the small pancake a lil dense, had..."

Wolfie King

"Super cute little cafe with an outdoor patio! We stopped on our way out from Taupo to Wellington and grabbed 2 expertly crafted and strong Flat..."

Jennifer Johnson

"Sitting here at the moment. Enjoying our coffee. Amazing ambiance ☺️ very relaxing. Loved the variety of foods. Thanks for catering ketogenic..."

Mrs Smith

"It's a nice diner with casual diner style options. Most of the portion sizes are large, and very filling. The staff are friendly. Our experience was..."

R L (Eatinghero)

"Excellent food, staff are very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere with plenty of room to sit down, relax to enjoy your food and coffee. Plenty..."

Joel Andrews

"The food was nice. However the edamame beens were a bit frozen. The place was very busy but the service was relatively..."

Emilia Stocks

"Great food options. Don't forget to add bacon if you want bacon on your Eggs Beni or your wife might steal your pork from yours, who did it right..."

Andrew Cook

Lava Glass Cafe

84/100 (1811 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"A cute little stop just outside of Taupo; perfect for a cloudy or rainy day where hiking or going out on the lake is not possible. They sell the most..."

Amy Rosvally

"Beautiful place to visit. The Gallery was Gorgeous... You couldn't help but wander through amd appreciate each piece on show - they are stunning! The..."

A Tuua

"A very different experience seeing very vibrant and colorful glasswork. We went through the garden and it was pretty nice but I guess they could..."

Gayan Perera

"The Lava Glassblowing studio and sculpture garden is a must do when in Taupo. The glass art is mind blowing beautiful and a real treat to view. The..."

Alan Courtenay

"Such a beautiful place to stop by. I’m so glad I got to walk through the lovely garden. I was really keen to bring a piece of NZ and this artist..."

Jessica Soppitt

"Amazing place to learn about the world of glass and how is the process of glass blowing. Really good cafeteria service. And the store to buy is..."

Romina Andrea

"Had a quiet stroll through the glass garden, lots of nice glass sculptures and art work. Worth while making a stop..."

Hennie van der Walt

"The walk through the door of this gallery is just a blast of colourful beauty and light. We had plenty of time and enjoyed lingering over favourite..."

heather derbyshire

"So amazing to see such beautiful art being created right in front of you. The glass garden is beautifully laid out with excellent displays and..."

qazi ali

"Absolutely amazing show room of pieces for sale, I loved almost everyone of them, the jewellery was well prices and wish there was more of a..."

Dats Travln

Ploughman's Restaurant And Bar

81/100 (1638 ratings)

Salt and Pepper Calamari

Prawns

Banofee Pie

Cheesecake of the Day

Chicken and Bacon Fettuccine

Pork Belly Without Mash

Wheelchair Accessible

"I walked in expecting a cheesy, British-style pub and average food (for no reason, I just had my doubts). What I received was expertly prepared food..."

Dane Marcus

"Well what can I say, wow, what an awesome place, we love theme bars and this one is awesome, what a beautiful place to go for a meal, even just a..."

Keith Buchan

"The food is delicious 😋 and the service is amazing. Thanks, ploughmans restaurant, for the night and dinner..."

Wild Wolf Spirit Gaming

"This place has great large portions! The service is a bit slow to be honest, one of the only negatives about the place. We ate here twice and were..."

Kyle D

"Just had an amazing dinner. 2x Adults, 3x children. We had the salt and pepper calamari, kids cheese pizza and fries, chicken and bacon salad, fish..."

Egan Bidois

"The wife and I switched to Ploughman's for our local, on account of the nice setting/atmosphere and the awesome staff! Special shout out to Taylor,..."

Tom MacPherson

"After a few bumps we’ve finally found a great place to dine in Taupo. The atmosphere is amazing and very English to every single detail. The..."

Vanessa Avila

"Excellent service. We had a great meal. Loved the setup. We were there on a busy weekend with a football festival. Would..."

Hadleigh Lynn

"Great English pub, if your looking for good food, friendly service, happy staff and cold beer with a nice place to sit outside and enjoy the sun then..."

Daniel Southall

"Great pub atmosphere. Lovely selection of food. Did not feel rushed at all. Portions on the large size. Great value for..."

Lianne Milne

"Garlic bread amazing. Arancini balls were well made with the nicest dipping sauce. Staff were well mannered and friendly. Great atmosphere. Good..."

David Lyle

"Excellent dining. Nice staff and friendly. Food awesome..."

Gayle Shaw

"Lived here for years and tried Ploughmans for the first time. Really enjoyed it. Nice big burger and fries, pizza’s looked good and the kids..."

Bronson Dredge

"Spicy chicken burger was great..."

Sharron Trass

"Awesome friendly service, and the food so good will definitely be..."

Bryan Wawatai (Wolfbane)

Malabar Nepalese And Indian Kitchen

93/100 (1590 ratings)

Chicken Neapli Curry Chicken

Chicken momo

Stewed Nepalese Mixed Momo

Salt and Pepper Calamari

Roast Chicken with Mushrooms Pepper Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"As a big fan of Indian food, I would say their food is amazing. And with all respect, we were very upset about the waiting time. We waited exactly an..."

Meimei Yang

"My wife and I absolutely loved this restaurant! We ordered the Nepalese Chatpate, Chilli Momos, and Chicken Lollipops! We were so impressed with the..."

Sunny Dama

"The food was outstanding. Flavours and aromatics devine! Generous portions. The waiter was delightful and very accomodating. Highly recommend if you..."

Jo Schirnack

"Amazing yummy food, loved the momos and chicken lollipops very authentic great service and definitely worth a visit if passing through..."

Sayali Narawade

"Service was nice, food was ok. The hot and sour soup wasn’t sour at all, mango chicken was too sweet and no salt, Vege platter was good except..."

Andrei Mironiuk

"Very nice place to have the dinner. We enjoy the starters dishes as well as main dishes but starters dishes was yummy and main dishes was ok but love..."

bedika thapamagar

"Taste & presentation are absolutely essential but customer service makes a huge difference. Thanks to you guys as you nailed at all of these. Taupo..."

Mrs Smith

"A great place for having yummy 😋 starters. Friendly staff. Good ambiance as well. For food, we tried fish tikka, chicken momos and chicken soup..."

Niraj N.T.

"Really great dining experience at Malabar, we ordered the set Nepalese for two. Everything was really flavourful and the portion size and spice level..."

Sean M

"Staff here is amazing and provide with great service. Decor is very welcoming and had plenty of parking available nearby. Food was good too but it..."

Sushant Sehgal

The Brantry

90/100 (1545 ratings)

Beetroot Salmon Gravlax

Crab

Halloumi

Free Range Pork Belly

Szechuan Pepper Squid

Calamari

Pork

Taupo Beef Eye Fillet

The Pilot Cab Merlot Blend

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thank you for the amazing meal and friendly service. The staff here topped on my perfect birthday with your food, service and surprise candle in my..."

Kim Robinson

"Wow just had dinner here tonight ND it was amazing. We sat at the table in the wine cellar room and thort that was just the kewlest room. The waiters..."

Crystal Shelford

"Amazing food and fantastic staff. Couldn't recommend..."

Sophie Hyland

"Superb service, food and atmosphere. Could'nt have gone anywhere better for my husbands 50th dinner. Love, love, loved..."

Penny Kim

"Fantastic night celebrating my Dad and Mum's 60th wedding anniversary with family. Food was amazing and staff so friendly and made my parents feel so..."

Kim Hawkins

"If I could give 10 stars I would. Fantastic service, lovely atmosphere, and the food was to die for! Amazing value for money - we will be back..."

Stephanie Keates

"Awesome restaurant. Meal was delicious. 7 people all very happy with choices. Nora the Aussie is the..."

Yvonne Coates

"I really wish I could give more stars the whole experience was fantastic and the food was amongst some of the best I have had loved..."

Steve Hearn

"One of the best dinning experiences ever Blue steak cooked to perfection! Back for Valentines..."

John Stapleford

"Sooooo delicious The cutest little cottage - cosy fancy English little villa Beautiful food Amazing food actually And such a bargain $55 for 3..."

Amanda Bull

"Outstanding! Totally my kind of food, and amazing value for money. Perfect portion sizes, great service...."

Rebecca Ameriks

"Such a cool place to dine, Food was perfect, service was great and the Restaurant itself was awesome. Definitely will bring our friends here next..."

Tania Whale

"Excellent food and fantastic ambience, friendly service staff - a must visit if you are in..."

Donald Fernandez

"Excellent service and awesome food. Would recommend to anyone...."

Debbie Richdale

"Best restaurant meal we have had in Taupo. Excellent service, great selection and thoroughly recommended. Thank..."

Paul Munro

"Had a lovely experience as per usual at the Brantry tonight. Amazing service from our lovely waitress Abbie and the food was delicious...."

Gemma Mitchell

"Awesome dinner. Amazing food and service. will definitely try again and fantastic ambience. Me and my friends we enjoyed alot� love you guys. Thank..."

Anupama Babu

"Had a table of 5 come to Brantry for dinner. They offered for us to sit in the "cellar" which was a very cool atmosphere and gave a private dining..."

andrew webster

"Beautiful three tier Dégustation where you can choose one of each course. Will definitely come again for the food and enjoyable cocktails. Friendly..."

Jordan

"A Truly Phenomenal and Unparalleled experience..When we arrived we were greeted by the wait staff, this was truly a memorable moment, the young male..."

jacki hill

"How can it be that this Michelin-stars deserving restaurant is not in Cuisine’s top 50 (let alone the top 250). Something is wrong with this..."

Mark Watson

"Found in the Lonely Planet book, it felt like a good dive into the New Zealand kitchen. The staff was kind and made sure our drinks were filled. The..."

Lieke Louter

"Neat qerky idea of turning a house into a restaurant. Good range of alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks. Had the 3 course menu with the eye fillet..."

Dana Patterson

"This restaurant is exceptional. The surroundings are super cosy. Like you are in an old fancy pub in England. Our group was made to feel very..."

Emily Pearce

"The food was pretty good - NZ cuisine. The vegetarian starter was a bit simple though. Take a note that their menu doesn’t have everything on it..."

Karina Kisselite

"What an amazing place! One of the best restaurants in Taupo and North Island. Set up in a house, this restaurant has plenty of space to suit any..."

Andrei Diomidov

"This would have to be one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. I think what really made it was the service, staff were genuinely..."

Sarah Mcilroy

Bistro Lago

83/100 (1545 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very friendly and attentive, food was great and the portions were larger than I was expecting for the quality and..."

Emma Riddell

"We visited on Mother's Day 2022. The whole experience was flawless. They have a diverse menu that surely appeals to a wide variety of dinners. The..."

Noel Munford

"Loved the atmosphere Plants all around the dining area great views of the lake Service was great and food was..."

Lyn Lealand

"Foods are delicious. Price is a bit high, approx $40-50 per person without drinks. Service is good. Waiting time for food to be served was around 20..."

mjn205

"Lovely atmosphere, excellent customer service, great selection of food & wine. The food was fantastic. I went here with my partner for his birthday..."

Courtney Hoe

"We had breakfast twice and cocktails once at Bistro Lago during our stay at the Hilton. The staff at the restaurant is very friendly, willing to go..."

Mini Rag

"We had the most delightful lunch meal for my Mums birthday today. The food was absolutely superb. Customer service 10/10 atmosphere and location..."

steve short

"Absolute class. Amazing food. Great atmosphere with a fire. Top quality service with a smile. Despite being fine dining, our kids loved the food...."

Luke Pirie

"The best martini Tobias has ever had. As well as the fish and chips, salt and pepper calamari and autumn greens. I had some delicious Hawkes Bay..."

Sarah Morley

"Lunch booked as passing through en route to Hamilton and home. Been here before and never been disappointed. Excellent decor and..."

Greg Spark

"The dinner is marvellous: beef is soft, oyster is fresh, cauliflower soup is yummy. The buffet breakfast is enjoyable too. Friendly staff and lovely..."

TheNZLILY

"Had the high tea here today and it was so delicious! Views were lovely, and staff very helpful and informative of the hotel origins and menu...."

Stacey Rimene

"Thanks team. Had a lovely meal. Food was excellent. I had the Lamb it literally melted in my mouth. Service was great very friendly staff. Highly..."

Gill Walls

"Food is the winner here and the service is phenomenal. Had the yellow finn tuna and the scotch filet and both cooked to perfection. Will hit the..."

frazer bond

"Everything was great , ingredients are eye picked fresh from the chicken Caesar salad to the mezze plate and scotch fillet . Waitress 5..."

luigithakiwi

The Steak House Taupo

87/100 (2018 ratings)

Eye Fillet Steak Wrapped in Bacon with Blue Cheese

Burger

Eye Fillet with Potatoes and Red Wine Jus

Prime Ovation Lamb Rump

Creme Brulee

Beef

Sirloin Steak with Potatoes

Croquettes

Steak Bearnaise Sauce

Steak with Blue Cheese

Wheelchair Accessible

"I recently dined at this steakhouse and ordered the T-bone steak with mashed potatoes and a Greek salad. The ambiance of the place was really..."

Dmitriy Fridlyand

"Delicious! This place lives up to it's name. I only got a photo of the Greek Salad I ordered but that steak was AMAZING! Service was friendly and..."

Amy Rosvally

"Stopped here on the way to visit Mount Ruapehu, which you get a wonderful view of over Lake Taupo. The service was excellent, and the restaurant has..."

Jeremy Lawless

"Steak house taupo never disappoints it’s my favourite restaurant to dine with friends also family dinners with children,celebrations and more....."

Kirsty Henderson

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The Food was incredible. Worth every cent. The service was on point and the atmosphere is beautiful. If you are visiting Taupo and..."

Amberley Birch

"The food overall was pretty good. The steaks were cooked a little unevenly, but were overall pretty good. The sauce they came with was pretty tasty,..."

Emma K

"The food was soooo yum! I got the eye fillet steak wrapped in bacon. It was cooked perfectly. I also got the tipsy barbie cocktail and that was also..."

Destiny Moore

"Walked in no reservation served and seated straight away. Awesome place to dine food was superb 👌 on the high side but worth it definitely....."

Aqua Queen

"We had Scotch fillet steak and another one with bone marrow, it was really nice but there was no veges with the steak. We did order some entrees and..."

L J

"The place has a very warm and cozy atmosphere. Our serveuse and the staff we interacted with were all very kind and friendly. I can't recommend the..."

Ophélie C.

"Felt very satisfied after the meal.🥩🥩 Had Eye fillet steak wrapped in bacon, cooked well, tasted fantastic😋 while T bone steak was a bit..."

Yuan Z

"Place was nice and warm. Hospitality was perfect. Food was great. The calamari and pork belly for entree was to die for and set up nicely for a..."

Sione Vea

"On the 23rd of august me and my partner had been walking around Taupo for well over 30mins looking for a restaurant to dine in, after being turned..."

Tina Taylor

"The steak was perfectly seared and with the bone marrow it was next level. I've never had anything like it before. Highly recommend if you're looking..."

German Medina

Jolly Good Fellows

82/100 (2258 ratings)

Salt and pepper squid

Porterhouse Steak

Nachos

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

Guinness Pasteis with Green Beans

Crispy Pork Belly Slow Cooked Then Grilled Crispy

Fish

Selection of 13 Different Beers

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great pub with good honest pub meals. You won’t leave hungry! Whether it’s a nice sunny day and you sit outside or inside by the fire you get..."

Danno Williams

"Pretty good pub food in a great spot! We had the fish & chips (friggin amazing batter) and pan fried fish on mash with creamy caper sauce. Both were..."

Jacqueline Orr

"We had two great burgers. One beef and one chicken. Both with a unique spin thanks to the toppings. The service was the best and our orders were..."

Steve Christian

"A good choice in Taupo. Great service, super view, fun atmosphere. Good pub grub food. We went back because the staff were so..."

Meran Moore

"Lovely spot for lunch or a drink with views over the lake. Service was friendly and efficient, food was hot and tasty. One of our favorite spots in..."

Donaleen Shiell

"Place was full when we came so have to wait when a table became available. A bit of a wait for our orders too. I was getting hungry so ate at once..."

Cynthia G

"Only had to deal with one staff throughout our dinner and she was lovely. Service was quick and food was delicious and our group loved it. Only..."

Ecl Z

"Great atmosphere and both the food and the service was AMAZING. I honestly wish I could have stayed a few more days to go..."

Rhett McCoullough

"Love this place, great food, great beer, real lovely friendly people. For me personally love the values, supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦 Genuinely caring..."

Eddie Peel (Ed)

"Best food and service we have had in Taupō this week. Plus a great view over the lake and cold beers. See you again next year...."

Beau Mcleod

"We dined at Jolly Good Fellows last night. The bar and restaurant were full (so good to see) - We had booked for a Table of 8 - The staff - every..."

Jude Hanson

"Awesome food and service with a great looking of Lake Taupo. All staffs are very friendly and helpful. There are lots of car parking in off street...."

Kazal Karmaker

"Exceptional service and food, everything was just perfect, catering for a large birthday group. Jollies really went the extra mile, even opening..."

Rich Brett

"Great views, fantastic atmosphere and reasonable prices. Most of the staff bar one young waitress were lovely. Will definitely be back. Loved all our..."

Dani Berry

"Decent place just 30 meters from the lake shore - you can enjoy the view while you eat. I had a fish and chips with mushy peas and I can easly..."

Jakub Orłowski

Indian Delights Taupo - Lake View Indian Restaurant & Bar.

88/100 (1492 ratings)

Vegetable Samosa or Cocktail Samosa

Banquet with Mango Lassi

Chicken Seekh Kebab

Salt and Paper Prawns

Biriyani

Chicken Tikka Garlic Tikka Reshmi Kebab

Chicken Saag

Curry

Naan and Palak Paneer

veg biryani

Prawns

Only Chicken and Spring Onion

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Chicken tikka masala is a dish consisting of roasted marinated chicken chunks (chicken tikka) in a spiced sauce. The sauce is usually creamy and..."

Zulkifli Ahmad Zaki

"Service was excellent and we were introduced by the staff to lamb bhuna, which the family loved it. Note that every curry comes with basmatI rice..."

Antony Cheung

"Always a perfect dinner experience. When we come to Taupo for the weekend this is our first choice for restaurants. The food is always incredible and..."

Ashley Stratton

"I've visited Indian Delight in Taupo 3-4 times, and each experience has been consistently delightful. The food is consistently delicious, and the..."

Pervinder Singh

"Very great service and food. We visited twice specially from Napier to taste their dishes and our trip was worth doing it. The staff was so kind and..."

Rofil Bhanvadiya

"Probably the best Indian restaurant in the town. Great view of the Lake Taupo. Somewhat difficult to find the parking around. Free street..."

Vinay Karanam

"Best Indian restaurant in Taupo😃 Best food, best service and awesome atmosphere. Naan bread is soft and crunchy. Really love the..."

Shivam Arora

"We had a totally pleasant experience for an evening meal shared with friends. The atmosphere feels appropriate, the staff were great hosts and our..."

Noel Munford

"My family got in to Taupo late after a long drive. Even though it was close to their closing time the staff were able to make us a to go order, and..."

Gala Freeman Peters

"Top notch service, delicious food with stunning view Best place to eat kulche chole ( stuffed naan )..."

Inderbir Kaur

The Storehouse

85/100 (1466 ratings)

Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fried Chicken Waffles

Poke Bowl

Apple Crumble Waffle

Fried Chicken Waffle Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

"HOLY GUACAMOLE! What an incredible spot! Food was absolutely incredible and the staff so friendly and chilled out! Would absolutely recommend this..."

Aria Phillips

"Delicious!! I had the Philly Cheese Steak and it was divine hearty, full of flavour and beef!! Also, had the second half of my wife’s chicken..."

Beaudine Tahau

"Best breakfast I've ever had. 100% recommend. Great coffee, amazing food and so reasonably priced. Will defiantly be coming back. Also the staff are..."

Celine McCarthy

"My favourite place for brekky in Taupo. Staff are so lovely, coffee is ace, food is just THE BEST, and the decor is honestly the cutest shit I’ve..."

Julia Nicole

"such tasty food and the coffee is on point, staff are..."

Melissa Chloe Dellar

"Had delicious breakfast there recently in sunny surrounds.. felt like we'd found a Taupo gem! Cool upstairs space and great..."

Bonnie Warner-Blackburn

"Absolutely amazing Cafe!! Had breakfast there thus morning....food was delicious. Friendly staff and the Cafe itself is aesthetically good on the..."

Angela Scott

"Great food, friendly staff and a really neat little play area for kids. Had this recommended to us by a local and we weren’t..."

Mark Paterson

"These guys are amazing. The food is really good and the service is unbeatable. I left my wallet on the table and they were kind enough to courier it..."

Travis McGee

"Nice coffee, tasty kai and accommodating staff. Thanks for having..."

Garrick Thorn

"Awesome food, best coffee in town and cool cats that run the show. 10/10 experience! Highly recommend stopping..."

Sean Belling

"Lovely food and beverages! Great selection of options. The only downfall was the eggs were slightly over cooked, but otherwise it was great. We've..."

Jared Wood

"One of the best Benedict sauces I've had in a long time (and I eat/review a lot)! The bacon was requested crispy and it came out perfectly and tasted..."

Dane Marcus

"Ordered the Benedict and Buddha Bowl and they were tasty. Coffee was well made. Highly recommend the place to anyone visiting..."

Bhishman Desai

"Great breakfasts. Particularly recommend the fried chicken (which was gone before I had a chance to take a photo). Fab coffee too of course. The..."

Peter Hardy

"Great food. Great atmosphere. Coffee was nice to. Sit next to the fireplace to make it perfect during winter...."

Bas

"Had fried chicken sandwich and kids waffles. The toasts are quite soft and to be honest tastes like the toasts from countdown🤣 but the fried..."

C. Andrea

"Been here a number of times now, consistently good food and quick service. $150 for brunch for 5 people all with coffees. PROS +Eggscellent eggs..."

h bax

"I was googling for a great brunch place in Taupo and this cafe came up. It looked like it was highly recommended and they had a fried chicken waffle..."

Kym Moore

"We truly enjoyed our very filling breakfast. We had the Buddah Bowl, Fried Chicken Waffles and SH power breakfast. 🤤 Food 10/10. Ambiance 10/10...."

Sze Seah

"I like the setting of this place. It’s got two floors so it’s great for big groups. It’s well decorated and I know they also do private events..."

Celine Seah

"We had a delicious lunch here! We had the lamb salad and the chicken burger which were both amazing! Coffee was also brilliant! Being able to order..."

Joshua Wren

"Food is amazing. We stopped by for breakfast and it was awesome. Staff are friendly and we loved the local artists work for sale in-house. We bought..."

Justin Fretton

"Popped into SH after reading good reviews & wanted something healthy to take to Acacia Bay for brunch. Lovely cafe, very popular but they get through..."

Nicki Waa

"Nice place. Food was tasty and heated well. We didn't have a hot beverage the fruit juice was cool and..."

Helen Lynam

"Delicious food, fast service overall really nice cafe will definitely be back to try more on the menu Budda bowl and chicken and waffle was very..."

Kimberley Hutchings

"The idea of Taupō’s coolest cafe being located in a light industrial estate appeals. The space is certainly quirkier than the downtown cafe..."

Hamish Pringle

The Coffee Club

77/100 (1448 ratings)

Pulled Pork Eggs Bene

Burger

Large Plate of Chips and Dips

Soy Milk Latte

Lemon Pepper Squid Salad

Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Eggs Benedict with Mushrooms

Salmon

Brioche Burger

Bacon and Eggs and Toast

Wheelchair Accessible

"We recently enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Coffee Club in Taupo. The food was not only nice but also quite delicious. The added bonus was the..."

Anjo Vidanapathirana

"We were quite pleased with our coffee. Long Black coffee usually does not have much flavour, but the one at Coffee Club Taupo blew me..."

R M

"The manager was very kind and helpful. He was able to customize our vegetarian order. Our avocado toast was perfectly crispy and delicious, thanks to..."

Ron Patel

"Great place to pop in for a coffee and meal, came twice on our visit to taupo, enjoyed it both time, service was fast and friendly. Nice and warm..."

Amy Hassett

"Such good variety of food and so delicious and decent wait times. Everything was great apart from the lady behind the till telling me and my partner..."

Mia Lamerton

"Really friendly attentive staff . Unfortunately I was the only person in the restaurant due to road works at the front of the restaurant. They gave..."

David77646

"Ordered the Angus Beef Burger and was absolutely stunned at how absolutely scrumptious it was! Cooked to perfection ! Definitely a step above!..."

Nicole Song

"Wow, I have never felt so cared for ar a Cafe!! Short wait for food, during the time drinks arrived fast. Food was great. During the hour I stayed I..."

Lilli King

"Went to coffee club as they had more vegan/vegetarian options then the other cafes nearby so well done! Kids enjoyed their iced chocolates. My lunch..."

Natasha Smith

"Busy place, food was great, service and staff exceptional only comment would be the lime thickshake wasn't a THICKshake but lovely lime (rotorua had..."

Margaret Ager-belton

"Beautiful food. Had southern style tenders with slaw and fries. Absolutely delicious. Generous size too. Got 3 big tenders which I could only eat 2..."

Fiona Webster

"I tried something different this time, and it was absolutely delicious. The staff at Coffee Club is super welcoming and 100% for customer service. I..."

MRUNAL MANGAONKAR

"We had a lovely breakfast , Service was great and super fast. Food was wonderful and good value for the price . Definitely be back...."

Courtney Warren

Suncourt Indian Taupo

95/100 (2574 ratings)

Dum Biryani Friday Special

Chicken Tikka Masala & Butter Chicken with Cheese Garlic Naan

chicken fried rice

Chilli Panner with Fried Rice

Kadai panner

Butter Chicken GF

Mango Lassi

Butter Chicken Garlic Nan Poppadom and Rice

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"After scouring the area for a genuine curry, I was lucky enough to find a spice lovers haven in a culinary white bread area. Two fab curries, spiced..."

len gibbs

"The takeout is delicious too, and the manager is very courteous. I ordered for takeout, and though I had to wait for a while, the manager kindly gave..."

彭笙瑞

"The true essence of of an Indian restaurant. The food was authentic Indian stuff. The staffs were friendly but professional. However, the prices are..."

Rohit Raj Kamal

"during an overnight stop in Taupo, we've decided to get Indian food delivery to the motel for dinner. and two thumbs up to this restaurant..."

Tom Ambrosias

"We popped in for lunch and were delighted with the food which was cooked to our spice-loving palette. The lamb was so tender. The service was great...."

Bhavna Parmar

"Delicious food. Ordered on Uber eats and was fresh and tasty and included a nice note I promised myself I’d follow through with...."

Luke vanderville

"Amazing food, great value! Had a yummy lamb..."

P CVS

"The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. The masala dosa was a nostalgic delight, reminiscent of home-cooked flavors. A..."

Gaurav

"Definitely recommend, was on the expensive side compared to most Indian but worth it. Perfect Chicken Balti, Butter Chicken & naan. They did charge..."

Anony Mouse

"Service was super nice and the portions were really big. It was so delicious. We are really..."

Mathilda Ueberreiter

"One of the best South Indian food I had in NZ. Did enjoyed other dishes as well brilliantly done.Very humble and friendly staff. You guys are doing a..."

Ajay Menon

"Wow! This is a really nice casual diner. They have a few options which you won't find at most Indian restaurants. We ended up buying a few different..."

Sparsh Gupta

"We love the delivery option, the food is always hot and fresh, friendly delivery staff, and always a personalized thank you on the bag. I think it's..."

Jude Hanson

"It's been awhile since I last ordered from here and the food still tastes just as great now as it did back then. Though the special delivery cost..."

Azura

"Amazing service with top quality food. Should really try to experience the authentic flavors of indian food. Wondeful service as well. Had a great..."

Roshan Ro

"THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SPONSORING 4 $30.00 VOUCHERS FOR OUR TAUPO DEERSTALKERS ANNUAL PRIZESHOOT. IT WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED, AND WE'LL BE BACK FOR..."

Margaret Seal

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Suncourt India in Taupo, and it exceeded all expectations. The food was absolutely delicious, and the..."

kamal kapoor

"If there was a 7 or a 10, this establishment would get this. The food is always amazing. Service is fantastic and the Staff are always happy and..."

Stephen Folcarelli

"Best Indian food in Taupo, maybe all of NZ. Love the place, great food. Great host too!!! Ordered from the place every night and so much variety!!!..."

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