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31 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Kefi
94/100 (864 ratings)
Quick Bites
European
Cafe
Healthy
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Lamb
Red Velvet Cake & Iced Chocolate
Pork
Salad
Baked French Toast with Bacon
Seafood chowder
Salmon
Pulled Pork Tacos Pork Burrito Calamari Salad
hot chocolate
My Big Fat Greek Breakfast
Greek Burrito
Chocolate log
eggs on ciabatta pouched of cause
Keto Pancakes with Bacon and Maple Syrup
Chai Latte
Mushrooms and Salad Breakfast
Iced Mocha
Kids Pancakes
Coffee with Cream
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict
Falafel
Toasts
Burger
Poutine
Raw Fish Salad
Coffee and Keto
Pork Belly Eggs Bene
Quiche
Cakes
Greek-Style Pulled Lamb
Café
Healthy
Mediterranean
Café
European
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
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Mid-range
"Delicious food. A local recommended this place... And ups to him for doing so... Definitely didn't let us down. And customer service on point...."
Leiah Faith Knox
"When you have a lot of allergies you need to study the menu and Cabernet closely and everytime I have come here it has been busy and I haven’t had..."
Lyn Lealand
"Birthday Girl was amazing. Great Service and all willing to help. It’s great to get this great service in a cafe these days. If you could get 10..."
Stephen Folcarelli
"Wow, what a range of GF (and keto) options; I was spoilt for choice, instead of the usual one or two options in the corner. With ten great salads to..."
Julie Daniell
"I would stop by this place for brunch/lunch/takeaway every time I drive pass Taupo. Plenty of keto and low carb options, plenty of carbinet food..."
Icy Guo
"What a lovely store to visit. Amazing Kai and wonderful staff. Fresh and fantastic food. No doubt they have got huge range of cabinet food. Perfect..."
Pn_1900 Rt
"Had brunch here with my fiancé. Beautiful location, quiet busy definitely being a Saturday, but food didn’t take long to be served. Friendly staff..."
LJ
"On our last day in town, we decided to check out this Cafe and it did not disappoint! It had some of the best food that we ate. Highly..."
Nathan Spaulding
"When in Taupo, this place is a must visit. A small cafe owned by wonder family. The staff were so nice and polite. Good n large outdoor seating..."
vishal mankad (Vish)
"A lovely cafe, excellent coffee, great service, brilliant food. Totally..."
Nigel C
Spoon And Paddle
94/100 (6613 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Lunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Pancakes
Cakes
Lamb Shoulder
Salad
Lamb
Salmon
Pork
Tapas
Tacos
Beef
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
"This is one of those places where you say "that looks nice, we must try it one day". Well finally we did, and it was amazing. Clearly it was once a..."
Steve Drake
"Relaxing atmosphere, good food & coffee. Little one kept amused by outside play area. Fab little place to..."
Karen Beveridge
"Loved the falafel souvlaki - a light lunch packed with fresh ingredients, and frankly the best falafel I've tasted. Great friendly staff, can't wait..."
Ronna Grace Funtelar
"Awesome place, great people, friendly, lovely food and reasonably priced. Keep up the great work!!! I will be..."
Brenden Jacobsen Hss UM
"Lovely staff, lovely spaces and quite simply the nicest meal I've had since arriving in New..."
Margaret Jane Hallford Coleman
"Enjoyed coming here with my girlfriend on holiday. They did amazing gluten free..."
Corey Askwith
"Awesome food and fabulous service. Especially impressed with the way front of house staff talked to a young man with Downs and allowing him time to..."
Traci Liddall
"Breakfast was so good! Staff were very friendly and service was fast, very much recommend a visit here if you're staying in..."
Scott Grindrod
"Very nice and quaint! Friendly,spick and span, nice people nice view over lake and mountain AND yummy food and coffees that are very tasty and NOT..."
Judith Litchfield
"This is the one of my favorite cafe in taupo,i love to come enjoy the hot chocolate and the food. ..and the staff is friendly .�� Love..."
Shiyee Teo
"What a place. Fab food fab service fab location. just..."
Mona El Malti
"Absolutely delicious breakfast � warm friendly service and cosy..."
Jane McCullough
"Awesome food and coffee. Great hospitality. Fab atmosphere..."
Raelean Matthews
"Had lunch here today and it was fantastic! The pulled lamb souvlaki is to die for!!!..."
Krystie Marriott
"Big place, lots of seating and parking. Away from the town centre so quieter. Everyone is very friendly and service is good. Banana milkshake wasn't..."
Karl Chong
"Ordered the French toast, hash stack and waffles. 10/10 everything was fantastic, food, service, atmosphere. Highly recommended and would definitely..."
Brittany Tipene
"Came here on our honeymoon a few years back and it was delicious - I am happy to report there’s still the great same food and service today. This..."
Evelyn Lamble
"The Spoon and Paddle has a nice relaxed vibe to it, and a lot of nice outdoor seating, which was especially good on a sunny day. The food was..."
Michael Davidson
"Stopped in for breakfast this morning. Food and coffee was great, staff are very attentive & super friendly ! Thanks for having us. Appreciated the..."
Arohaina Daniels
"Absolutely fantastic service! The young Māori woman serving us was very polite and friendly! The food was delicious, I ordered the Hash Stack and it..."
Maia Fanning
"Popped in for a quick lunch. Food was great and the burger portion size was really big. Kids lunches were great too, Had to get a doggy bag for the..."
Key Man
"Had a beautiful coffee here and the French toast Coffee was perfect temp and taste French toast Was very very sweet and as a dish very heavy and..."
Mr_Edfudi
"Shakshukah was delicious - the sauce was just a little bit spicy, the flavours were excellent, the eggs perfectly runny and the flat bread was nicely..."
Jasmine Tern
"My first stop on this Road trip up north to highly recommend place called @spoonandpaddle I ordered Waffles 🧇 with White Chocolate and a Berry..."
Mi_Foodie_Guide
Replete Cafe & Store
92/100 (4061 ratings)
Quick Bites
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Salmon
Toasts
Carrot Cake
Bagels
Quiche
Cakes
Pancakes
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Suncourt Sushi
92/100 (747 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Sushi
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Fast Food
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Salmon
Fish
Sit down
Japanese
Fast food
Sushi
Asian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Correct asian food for correct prices. Some of the pieces were a bit dry. There are a few tables outside and inside as..."
Cy
"I'm not a sushi lover at all, but my lunch at this place changed my mind. I actually went to Thai restaurant but decided to give sushi a chance and,..."
Happy Soul27
"Self serve sushi restaurant. Decently priced, free wasabi and ginger at the cashier. The sushi was too sweet for my taste, but it's Americanized..."
Bamboo Panda
"Fantastic selection of sushi, both hot and cold. Labelled well and presented beautifully. Self service was great and staff were friendly and..."
Abbe Rose Johnson
"Great spot for sushi, stopped on the way through and was pleasantly surprised by how yummy it was. Each item I chose, which there was a good..."
Lolly K
"If you like sushi, this place is a MUST, great value for money, low prices and lots of ingredients on each piece. Great for travelers on budget if..."
Gab Ruiz
"I was wanting to take a Sashimi Tuna Platter to a function and I knew Taupo had a few Sushi places. To my surprise i only manage to find two. The..."
Pauline Taku
"This place is dangerously good, What I mean by dangerous is that every piece that they sell is so good that i literally pack my container up with NO..."
ocey
"Sushi taste not bad, many people here during lunch time. Good..."
S J
"Affordable and delicious, stopped off on a whim after walking past it many times and I am definitely going back! I wish they were open later I’d be..."
Angie Ellis
The Brantry
90/100 (1545 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Cheesecakes
Lemon Yoghurt
Croquettes
Salad
Ginger Brulee
Halloumi
Crab
The Pilot Cab Merlot Blend
Scallops
Kaffi Lime Brulee
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Wheat Beer
Salmon
Beef dinner
Beef Carpaccio
Market Fish
Sticky Date Pudding
Cheesecake
Crème Brûlée
Curry
Beetroot Salmon Gravlax
Prawns
Free Range Pork Belly
Miso Butter
Beef
Szechuan Pepper Squid
Confit
Taupo Beef Eye Fillet
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Private Dining
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Fox & Hounds
89/100 (1095 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops Pork Belly Dumplings
Scotich Prime Steak
Fish & chips
Cajun Prawns and Salad
Espresso Martini
Fresh Fish of the Day Salmon
Baileys
Salad
Garden Salad
Scallops
Fish and Chips
Salmon
Crème Brûlée
Bangers And Mash
Burger
Lamb
Apple Pie
Fish
Bangers and Mash
Pork
Mozzarella Cheese Bread
Chocolate
Scotch Fillet
Seafood chowder
Pork Belly Entree
cheese board
Sticky Pork Belly Holsin Garlic Chilli Glaze
Beef
Bangers & Mash Peas & Onion Gravy
Bar
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Television
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We all enjoyed our dining experience here tonight and we were completely impressed with the customer service. Our waiter was polite, prompt, and even..."
Jessica Northcroft
"This was a cosy and friendly establishment with an eclectic variety of dishes and cuisines! The pork sausages of the bangers and mash were a hit with..."
Dane Marcus
"Came here on a cold Thursday night. Nice warm Lamb Shank to warm up the stomache (apologies about the photo... I seriously attacked it before I..."
Devils Advocate (Chiwi)
"Amazing food and really good value for money! Totally..."
Shan Eagle
"CRAZY GOOD, I ordered the sticky pork belly on the small plates menu which was nothing small and it was absolutely delicious, the explosion in the..."
Elena R.
"Excellent venue that caters for the whole family. All mains around the mid $30 mark for dinner. Service was superb and food selection, presentation..."
Christo Olckers
"It's all about atmosphere! Think of an English pub. It's lively, and a great place for a group of people to meet and have a social get together. ..."
Noel Munford
"We came in scattered from over the country over the period of an hour. Didn't quite know with how many we'd be or if everyone even wanted a full..."
Robin Keet
"Delicious food with good menu selection and reasonably priced. Great service and good..."
Colin Parr
"The 4 of us needed some comfort food and a drink or 2 and ended up having a fairly good roast and some good brews in a quiet cosy setting. The staff..."
Mark Pierson
"Second time I’ve been here, nice place for a drink and food, good variety on the..."
Ian Atkinson
"We keep going back for the chowder. By far the best chowder in Taupo. Great food, the staff are..."
Atawhai Dudley
"I'm not sure is it recently opened. Great grub, got the steak. Nicest I've had in a good while. So juicy medium rare. Reasonable price and served..."
David Melody
"Stunning surprise, a must dinning experience! We have visited many visible local pubs, cafe and restaurants, but the lads at The Fox & Hounds food &..."
KINGI
"The saff were very welcoming and friendly Service was excellent and the food was Devin, so much that we went two nights in a row while on..."
Kelsey Lovegrove
Piccolo Licensed Cafe
88/100 (1687 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
Deli
European
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
International
New Zealand
Cafe
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Chicken Strudle
Chocolat Chaud Et Shamalow
Omelette
Salad
Eggs Benedict Wigh Mushrooms
Fish & chips
Salmon
Cakes
Fish
Chowder
Iced Latte
Coffee
Fish & Chips
Ginger Latte
Muffin
Kids Pancakes
Flat White
French Toast with Bacon
Cappuccino
Gourmet Burger and Fries
Seafood chowder
Smoked Salmon Pizza
pasta salad
Carrot Cake
Cauliflower
Eggs Benedict
All Day Breakfast Sandwich
Eggs Benedict with salmon
French Toast
Toasts
Keto Pizza
Sit down
European
International
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Drinks
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful, beautiful kai, the presentation is on point and the flavors will absolutely take you to another level. My daughters, my mokopuna and I..."
Ngaire Takuira - Mita
"If you're looking for an early morning great coffee, stop at Piccolo! Whether you're heading up the mountain early or need your supreme fix, they..."
Jessica Harrison
"My partner is gluten intolerant and the French toast option for her was 8.5/10 because the toast was soaked not dipped as gluten free toast is always..."
Casey Namana
"Delicious coffee this morning. Try the breakfast special. Eggs on toast with bacon. Nicely presented and good value. They have a good sauce rack for..."
J B
"Enjoyed delicious breakfast. The coffee was really authentic and tasty. Highly..."
Kaeru No.1
"Stopped for brunch 4th Feb 2023 Delicious 😋 great food,service and quality & price. French toast, with bananas bacon, fruit compote, maple syrup..."
VANESSA TOLSON-GODDARD
"Soooo good! Food was beautiful, especially the rosti. Really good coffee, attentive and friendly staff and super impressed with cleanliness. When..."
Susie
"Keto friendly cafe; they have a Keto menu. We order the keto blat with cauliflower chip and keto pizza. The blat is very yummy. The pizza base is..."
Karen Chung
"Very beautiful cafe delicious food and drink. They cater to your needs have a good range of food and comfortable seating. The only thing was the..."
LadyWildWolf
"Chicken strudle was ok, coffee decent, smoked salmon pizza was good. Staff were friendly, cabin like atmosphere. Will be happy to come back for..."
Winston Ng
"Food was well cooked and delicious, variety of menu options and cabinet food. Pricing pretty typical for Cafe food. Gluten free options..."
Jeff McLuckie
"Fantastic service from the waitresse and waitors here, the lady talked through all the things in the cabinet and recommend different menu items, she..."
Carol A
"This is a great cafe for breakfast and they make amazing..."
Allan Sparrow
Edgewater Restaurant
88/100 (692 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Home Baked Rēwena Bread Confit Garlic Butter
Ora King Salmon
Cocktail - Angel
Duck
Creme Brulee GF
Twice Cooked Pork Belly GF
Oyster
Lemon Meringue Pie GF Deconstructed
Fish and Chips on a Whole New Level of Greatness
Risotto
Texture of Chocolate Hazelnut and Mandarin
Flame Grilled Taupo Beef Eye Fillet GF
Salmon
Flame Grilled Free-Range Chicken Breast GF DF
Grilled Eye Fillet
Chowder
Prawns
Lamb
Fish
Steaks
Beef
Seafood chowder
Fish of the Day
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Waterfront
Dinner
Fine Dining
"The restaurant looks up market, the moment you escorted inside. There is a real feeling of quality. We were greeted by staff who genuinely engaged..."
Noel Munford
"Had a beautiful romantic evening here and the food was devine. The view was..."
Iso Anderson
"Nice quiet restaurant on the lakefront with beautiful sunset views. Small but well thought out menu. All the food we had was delicious (we had salmon..."
James Thompson
"Nice restaurant across the road from where we stayed at the Phoenix Resort. Prime location & very highly..."
JT
"We stayed at the hotel and had dinner at this hotel restaurant. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious and we didn't have to wait..."
Christine
"Food was great, lovely scenery, we experienced very good service from all of the staff. Had the fish of the day with some chips and a very nice pea..."
Jaco van Staden
"A classy restaurant with a lovely view. A bit pricey but well worth the money. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS and the service was excellent...."
Jana Urbanová
"What a lovely place to have lunch and a glass of champagne, spectacular view, great service and the food was excellent. Deffinatly going..."
Lynda Robertson
"Meals were pleasing to the pallet. As a group celebrating our sons belated 30th birthday, we are extremely impressed by the attentiveness of the..."
Clive Roake
"Absolutely beautiful experience! Loved every moment, such a stunning setting, food and service were top class! The ducks loved it..."
Mark Titley
L'arte Cafe
88/100 (1850 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Scrambled eggs
Bacon & eggs
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
Salad
Pork Bao Buns
Salmon
Flat White and Hot Chocolate
Egg Benedict with Bacon
Eggs Benedict
Poached Egg on Smashed Avocado
Mexican Bowl of Chili
GF Egg Free French Toast
Corn Fritters with Bacon Smashed Avocado and Salaa
Eggs Benedict
Cappuccino Cranberry Pistachio and White Chocolate Slice
French Toast
Toasts
Cakes
Lamb
Coffee
Café
Café
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic indoor and outdoor gallery with amazing art from on-site and local artists. Beautiful gardens - with a number of mosaic pieces. The cafe..."
Andrew Sinclair
"Absolutely must-visit place if you are on Taupo. This place wasn’t in our schedule. We were so lucky to drop by. It was amazing from the entrance...."
June Lee
"Quite a unique look! Plus even before midday they had live music which really added to the ambience. A cute gift shop for after your coffee or a..."
Meeky M
"Very good coffee! What a great garden! You can buy something you like and take it..."
Natalie Dong
"Well worth a visit. Food delicious and the garden and art pieces a visual..."
Jo Schirnack
"Last minute decision to stop in at L Arte this morning. An amazing display of food in the cabinet. Normally can’t have anything much but then saw..."
Lyn Lealand
"Great breakfast served in a lovely cafe. Lots of artwork in the gallery and the garden, you can take a walk after having a meal there. Love..."
Tang Hsueh-Ling
"5 stars for the gallery & gardens, very beautiful pieces of art, pottery & other delights displayed around the cafe & gallery. I’m super happy with..."
Nicki Waa
"Visiting Taupō? Make sure you take the 10min drive out to L’arté Cafe you won’t be disappointed. Nice selection of indoor and outdoor tables,..."
Bronson Dredge
"Great coffee nice sculpture with it's own lemon tree 🍋. Very nice place to come. They have a lot to offer. Chill and relaxing under rainy weather...."
Anthony Yuan
Plateau
87/100 (1885 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gastropub
European
European
Gastropub
New Zealand
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Market Fish
seafood platter
Chowder
Great Wine
Oysters
Fish & Chips
Snack Platter
Lamb Rump
Ginger & Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings
Steak w Beetroot Puree
Seafood Platters
Ceviche
Oyster Shared Platter
Ribs
Salmon
Taupo Lamb Rack
Prawns
Lemon Tart
Pasta
Antipasto
Salad
Fish Sliders
Scallops
Coconut Panacotta
Fish & chips
Confit
Duck
Smoked Venison Carpaccio
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Burger
Truffle Fries
Pesto
Calamares
Espresso Martini
Fish
Salmon
Mushroom Arancini
Pork
Sit down
Contemporary
Gastropub
European
New Zealand
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Tui’s Nest
87/100 (308 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
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New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
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Breakfast
Lunch
Mushrooms on toast
Salad
Salmon
Buttermilk Pancakes
Mocha Cake
Carrot Cake
Plum and White Chocolate Slice
Beetroot Frittata
Toasts
Brownie
egg
Chocolate milkshake
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Takeout
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"A wonderful little Cafe. New owners are super friendly. Prices are very reasonable and my coffee was superb. Would definitely come back for the mince..."
Amanda McFadden
"We had a delicious brunch here on ironman 70.3 day and they were not doing the full menu , however they did do us some scrambled eggs n bacon on..."
K Murray
"This is a secret little diamond. Located a little off the main trail, this little Cafe punches above all the "location location location" spots. We..."
Duncs
"The food was very tasty! And the service lovely but I can't find the logic in bringing out the sweet order first heated up when it's just going to..."
Anja Schaar
"Awesome brunch. Wonderful ambience. Great team. Thank you..."
Shona Roberts
"Stayed in Taupō for a few days and visited Tui's Nest 3 times! The coffee is fantastic, scones today were amazing, brunch on Saturday was delicious..."
Sue Hardiman
"Found this place to have breakfast on the first morning we were here. Went back the next day and will go back tomorrow too. Food was fabulous and..."
Simon Duxon
"As a visitor to Taupo we were glad we found this gem. It is a small local cafe with a friendly atmosphere. It is clearly popular with locals and a..."
Anne Davies
"Delicious Egg Benedict and the carrot cake is OUTSTANDING!! The service was so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend you come here at least once..."
Ariel Davalos
"Lovely little cafe, absolutely delicious..."
Nikora Wickham
Waterside Restaurant & Bar
86/100 (2127 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Vegan Options
European
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Chowder
Beef
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Fish & chips
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Scallops
Cheesecakes
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Mussels
Burger
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Sit down
Bar
European
New Zealand
Reservations
Street Parking
Waterfront
Seating
Cash Only
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Vine Eatery & Bar
86/100 (6114 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Chowder
Eye fillet
Sharing Platter
Fish
Tapas
Chicken Liver Pate
Pork
Prawns
Coconut Panna Cotta
Steak
Sous Vide Beef Cheek
Mediterranean Lamb Cutlets
Sticky Date Pudding
Affogato
Vine Platter
Pasta
Croquettes
Free Range Pork Belly Garlic & Chilli Glaze
Salad
Prawns
Meatballs
Scallops
Seared Scallop
Focaccia
Duck
Lemon Souffle
Paella
Molten Chocolate & Caramel Fondant
Croquettes
Calamari
Paella Balls
Halloumi
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Falafel Plate
Lamb
Salmon
Lamb Rack
Bruschette
Beef
Espresso Martini
Pesto
Sit down
Wine Bar
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Street Parking
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The atmosphere here was amazing. We loved the art up on the walls made from old book pages! The food was amazing, some of the best we've had in a..."
Stacey B
"I thought the food and service here was magnificent. We had some jamon croquettes and paella balls which were great as was the lamb wings and..."
Birdman
"Our first time in Taupo and we checked out Vine for dinner.Nothing to fault! Our waitress Emily was attentive & polite, friendly with her own..."
Coppercat
"Amazing food and wine. Beat meal I've ever had!The lamb cutlets were to die for and the chocolate fondant dessert was next level... can't wait..."
Leah Anstis
"Breath of fresh air. In a town that seemed to have a ribs and burger bar for almost every resident, this was a breath of fresh air - spacious and..."
FatCat
"In Taupo for a weekend,decided to try the vine eatery Friday night tried several of the tapas dishes .cannot fault any of it food excellent wine..."
Paul Orton
"We initially wanted to go to The Brantry but it was unfortunately closed on a Sunday, so the Vine was our second choice. Thankfully it turned out to..."
Adeline
"We ate here earlier tonight and I have to say it was fantastic, the staff were very helpful and the food was delicious! We had a party of 5 and..."
Marty
"We have been eating at the vine eatery Taupo twice now and the food was always excellent . Had a chance to meet Head Chef Reginaldo Gallina a very..."
Helga Gruber
"There's not a whole lot to say - it's the best trip-advisor rated restaurant in Taupo for a reason. - Excellent food. Like really really..."
Ed Lyons
"This place is unique and an experience. Great from start to finish. They also have decent beers on tap but don't advertise this. The service is..."
A Vanstone
"Was a lovely experience - beautiful food and excellent choice if wine at great prices - if I had one negative it would be that we were recommended to..."
Joanne Tucker
"Probably one of my most memorable meals in NZ. First word of advice is to made reservations ahead of time. We came across this restaurants just by..."
Christie
"All our food was absolutely delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. The Chef came and spoke to us, which was lovely as well. Our..."
Mel Abbott
"I had my birthday here and I would say that everything was absolutely perfect and well exceeded my expectations! Sarah's organisational skills in..."
Libya Taurua
"Went here for lunch on a Friday and had a really lovely BAP. Awesome atmosphere, nice and warm on a cold winters day. Good service, and plenty of..."
Kaylene
"Dinner for 2 to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we could not have chosen a better place to eat, since tapas is one of his favourite types of..."
Kaye Cochrane
"Scenic Cellars has been. Landmark in Taupo for years, they have recently moved and added an innovative restaurant "The Vine Eatery" to their service...."
Tony Booth
"While staying in Taupo over christmas we were lucky enough to dine at The Vine Eatery. Small plates are a great way to dine especially over a good..."
Sonja Braddock
"We were able to get a table for 3 on a Friday night without reservation. A nice stop on the way to Napier. Delicious onion soup. Shared plates are..."
The Translator
"The menu is well put together. Obvious care has been taken with regard to flavours and presentation. All dietary restrictions are well labeled, and..."
Dick Mc Schizz
"Beautiful setting lots to look at, food was expensive but tasty literally has hundreds of wines to choose from good place to go for drinks we had a..."
D Bakes
"Updated Review: we recently attended what has become an annual group meal at Vine Bar. Once again a great experience though we would have loved to..."
Sam Roff
"Amazing food & fast to come out. Our waiter was the most delightful South African gentleman called Perfect and he absolutely was! The cocktails were..."
Claire Atkin
"Wow. This was some of the best food I have ever tasted. The quality was absolutely top notch. Price was very reasonable for how amazing the food was...."
Braydon Murphy
"Always a pleasure to come here. Attentive friendly staff and we had a fab meal. Highly recommend the French onion soup and the scallop chorizo and..."
Josie Swan
"Amazing place!! They gave me a free entree for a mistake that wasn’t even their fault in the first place! Highly recommend. Really good staff and..."
Leander Menezes
"Vine Eatery and Bar was surprisingly busy for a Sunday evening. But a table was found for us, and our lovely evening began. The atmosphere was..."
Linda Meehan
"This week a group of 12 of us booked the upstairs venue at Vine for an annual dinner celebration. The food was astonishing. The service..."
Judi Smith
"We both really enjoyed what we ordered the scallop risotto and the salmon were excellent. I ordered the large size and it was enough but barely and I..."
navonco
"Great spot for dinner, service was friendly and very quick. The food was presented well and very delicious. Great menu with lots of choices. The..."
Joel Andrews
"I have eaten here twice and every time it has been great. Yesterday was amazing and our waiter Perfect was outstanding. The food was so delicious and..."
aklcx
"Food was excellent, couldn't fault it one bit. Waiter service was very good. Glad we boked early however we really wanted to experience dessert but..."
Richard Houlahan
"Recently visited for dinner and must say it amazing. I had the grilled prawn as entre and eye fillet bacon wrapped and both were perfect well cooked..."
Paul Quilliam
"One of my absolute favourite restaurants ever- and I don’t even in Taupo. Best tapas I’ve come across but all their meals are fantastic. The..."
Amy Claire Walsh
"Had a Cajun fried soft-shell crab and a seared scallop risotto. Both were great, especially the crab. Always great staff, who were running around..."
Stephen Parker
"We had a delightful evening with our good friends from Taupo. They, like us, had never eaten dinner at The Vines, but once in Annette’s capable..."
Margo Lawrence
Mole & Chicken
86/100 (1391 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Angus Double Beef Burger
Fish & chips
Schnitzel
Beef
Smoked Salmon
Mushroom Risotto
Lamb
Pasta
Steak & Guinness Pie
Pesto
Salad
Caramel Sundae
Fish
Duck
Market Fish
Pork
Calamari
Tap Beer
Black pudding
Risotto
Beef and Guinness Pie
Affogato
Calamares
Steak with Garlic Butter
pork ribs
Salmon
Guiness Pie
Chicken Salad
Chargrilled Scotch Fillet
Lamb Rump
Burger
Philly Steak Sandwiches
Beetroot salad
Chowder
Brie Stuffed Mushroom Arancini Balls
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Coconut Chicken Breast
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Television
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Food was beautiful. My steak was done to my liking. Husband had fish of the day. Beautiful sauce. It was fairly busy and my Hubby had to ask a second..."
Jenny Little
"Fantastic place! We were so tired after completing the Tongariro alpine crossing that wanted to have a nice reward. And the place didn’t let us..."
Olga Iftinka
"Delicious food - this place deserves its high ratings. Don’t worry that it’s not in the centre of town, it’s busy and lively. Make sure to make..."
Nick Pitt
"It was an extremely busy night but the service did not falter. Great range of food and drinks (to be expected from a full bar on offer). Food came..."
Jina Hong
"Busy, popular, full of locals. Always a good..."
Celia Grant
"A nice surprise at evening. Perfect two entrée on every level. Duck wonton is flavourful with perfect skin and filling. The sauce is making the..."
Anthony Yuan
"A nice and warm restaurant. The staffs are friendly and provide warm greeting. The size of the dishes is quite impressive and the flavor is quite..."
Siegfried Tsai
"Just wow. This food was impeccable. Completely unexpected and delicious- we struggled to eat it all but couldn’t fault anything with the food...."
Jessica Soppitt
"Clearly a local favorite. Busy at both bar and restaurant, and food was well portioned, and great value. Burger was huge (as you can see) and..."
Hamish McLean
"We were recommended to this place by Baycrest Thermal Lodge. We just wanted a light bite after a long day and it was less than 10 minutes to walk it...."
Martin Sydenham
"Good chose for quality food in Taupo. Dinner time start at 5:30 but they have another menu for afternoon. It was very good which is out of my..."
Jenny Yao
"Absolutely best food I have ever had. I had a taste of the won ton, aranchini, duck fat potato, pork belly and they were all incredible. Please open..."
kayce henderson
"Went to this place on Good Friday but it wasn't too busy and no public holiday surcharge. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful without..."
Anna Carlaw
"5 stars all around. Duck Wontons were to die for! Everything we ate was delicious! Staff were professional! Place was clean and inviting, romantic on..."
AJ Williams
"Gourmet dish! Highly..."
Jay Sevilla
"Perfect spot for dinner. Great food, relaxing atmosphere, fantastic service. Eye fillet was cooked perfectly! Will definitely be..."
Stefan M
"This place never lets us down . Food is delicious, and serve very friendly. Thanks again for a lovely evening. If you like dark beer, try the Black ..."
Shaun & Rita Eastell
The Storehouse
85/100 (1466 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Fried Chicken Waffles
Pork
Apple Crumble Waffle
muffins
Salad
Fried Chicken Waffle Burger
Pulled Pork
Salmon
Tropical Smoothie Bowl
Waffle with Chicken
Flat White
english breakfast
hot chocolate
Huevos Rancheros
Poke Bowl
Chai Latte
Buddah Bowl
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Burrito
Eggs on Toast
Breakfast Burrito
Curly Fries
Toasts
Banana Muffin
Smashed Avo on Toast
Waffles
Bagels
Breakfast Burrito
Café
New Zealand
Café
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"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
Fox & Hounds
85/100 (758 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
British
European
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Scallops
Fish & chips
Salmon
Bangers And Mash
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Bar
Pub
British
New Zealand
Family style
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Full Bar
Television
Free Wifi
Street Parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We all enjoyed our dining experience here tonight and we were completely impressed with the customer service. Our waiter was polite, prompt, and even..."
Jessica Northcroft
"This was a cosy and friendly establishment with an eclectic variety of dishes and cuisines! The pork sausages of the bangers and mash were a hit with..."
Dane Marcus
"Came here on a cold Thursday night. Nice warm Lamb Shank to warm up the stomache (apologies about the photo... I seriously attacked it before I..."
Devils Advocate (Chiwi)
"Amazing food and really good value for money! Totally..."
Shan Eagle
"CRAZY GOOD, I ordered the sticky pork belly on the small plates menu which was nothing small and it was absolutely delicious, the explosion in the..."
Elena R.
"Excellent venue that caters for the whole family. All mains around the mid $30 mark for dinner. Service was superb and food selection, presentation..."
Christo Olckers
"It's all about atmosphere! Think of an English pub. It's lively, and a great place for a group of people to meet and have a social get together. ..."
Noel Munford
"We came in scattered from over the country over the period of an hour. Didn't quite know with how many we'd be or if everyone even wanted a full..."
Robin Keet
"Delicious food with good menu selection and reasonably priced. Great service and good..."
Colin Parr
"The 4 of us needed some comfort food and a drink or 2 and ended up having a fairly good roast and some good brews in a quiet cosy setting. The staff..."
Mark Pierson
"Second time I’ve been here, nice place for a drink and food, good variety on the..."
Ian Atkinson
"We keep going back for the chowder. By far the best chowder in Taupo. Great food, the staff are..."
Atawhai Dudley
"I'm not sure is it recently opened. Great grub, got the steak. Nicest I've had in a good while. So juicy medium rare. Reasonable price and served..."
David Melody
"Stunning surprise, a must dinning experience! We have visited many visible local pubs, cafe and restaurants, but the lads at The Fox & Hounds food &..."
KINGI
"The saff were very welcoming and friendly Service was excellent and the food was Devin, so much that we went two nights in a row while on..."
Kelsey Lovegrove
Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar
84/100 (1705 ratings)
Quick Bites
Cafe
Gastropub
European
European
New Zealand
Gastropub
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Lunch
Breakfast
Eggs Bene with Bacon
Omelette
Pancakes
Eggs Benedict with Pork Belly
Eggs Benny
Cakes
Salad
Eggs Benedict with Bacon
Risotto
Avocado Smash
Pork
Salmon
Red Velvet Latte
Chicken Burger
Salmon Bagel
Gnocchi
Flat White Large
hot chocolate
Chowder
Omelette
flat white coffee
Burger
Delicous Coffee
Mocha
Sensational Salad
Lambs Fry and Bacon
Chicken and Mushroom Filo
Beef
Eggs Benedict w Salmon
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Plum Porridge
Sit down
Gastropub
European
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Lunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"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
Pavilion Restaurant
84/100 (138 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Confit Duck Leg
Salad
Seafood Bouillabaisse
Duck
Bruschetta
Salmon
Lamb
High Tea
Beef fillet
Fresh Fruit Salad
Triple Chocolate Brownie
European
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"We went there for the Sunday roasted buffet. A small selection of foods, but tasted good, especially the meat. Normally the meat in the buffet are..."
Karen Chung
"Terrific meal at Sunday's Surf n' Turf buffet. Beautiful facility, excellent service, many food choices - tasty and fresh, some hot off the grill,..."
Thomas Annick
"Great restaurant with amazing food and..."
XINCHEN XUE
"Fantastic restaurant. I took my wife there for her birthday and it was lovely. Live ambient music from a very talented musician. The wait staff..."
vince rasell
"The Pavillion restaurant was lovely however it was quite busy on the evening that we went; resulting in our food taking roughly half an hour to..."
Dave Sharma
"Amazing service. We enjoyed the New Orleans Buffet. The buffet area itself is quite small. But the food was good and came out constantly. My biggest..."
Atawhai Dudley
"Been here twice now while staying in the resort for work. Impeccable service and the food is amazing. Baked Alaska with the berry compote is to die..."
Taryn Arnold
"We shared a lovely meal at Pavilion while staying in Taupō. We’ve ended up going twice in a day we enjoyed it so. Thanks for the lovely food and..."
J Tocker
"Excellent Food, first of all. Such amazing and helpful staff: nothing is ever too much trouble for any of them from the management all the way..."
Andrew Hanley
"Took advantage of their first table promotion and the food was absolutely excellent. My partner is vegan and they also had plenty of options to cater..."
Harry Hiscock
"We had a stunning meal the chicken breast was so moist and so well cooked followed by the chocolate sauce pudding. Would recommend will be..."
Val Kasper
"Awesome we are locals but this restaurant and service was outstanding. Excellent in every way. Taupo would have to rate this as one of the..."
Marie Fraser
"Should be rated at 10 star service Exceptional food and service at an affordable price. Your always made more than welcome by everyone who works ..."
Steve Houghton
"Friendly & cute staff, good food, service & ambience. A peaceful place to enjoy a nicely cooked steak, or whatever you choose. Waiters want to please..."
Chris Stenquist
"Beautiful surroundings and service. Reasonable prices, will be back to try their afternoon teas which starts at 11.30am. Lovely old world..."
Irene Mackay
Dixie Brown's
84/100 (6794 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Ribs
Coffee
Beef
Pesto
Pork Belly
Death by Chocolate
Fish
Prawns
Onion rings
Belgian Waffle
Pork
Belgium Waffles & Bacon Served with Apple Cinnamon Compote and Male Syrup ANC Cream
Kiwi Farmhouse Breakfast
Butter chicken
Pancakes
Mushroom Sauce
Pizza
Flat White
Full Rack of BBQ Ribs
Eggs Benedict
Seafood chowder
Pasta
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Garlic bread
Salad
Fish and Chips
Omelette
Lamb Shank
Scallops
Chicken Fettuccine
Waffles
Calamari
Slow Braised Beef Cheek
Calamares
Fantastic Milkshake
Meatballs
Salmon
Cheesecakes
Cakes
Burger
Chowder
Cheesecake
Lamb
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
Nikki Waaka
"We had dinner last night here and breakfast today too. It's amazing!! Service was great, super friendly and helpful waitresses/manager. Steak and..."
Sandy Wang
"If I could give 4 and a half stars, I would. It was literally only because we had to ask about drink orders twice. The table next to us also had to..."
Chelsea C
"From South Africa to Taupo this was an amazing experience. Food was superb, my partner and I will definitely be visiting again..."
Carmin Kannemeyer
"Great food. Highly recommend the bread and butter desert. And the cheese..."
William Aull
"The meals here were fantastic (my pork belly was slightly tough) and our girls loved the milkshakes. Service was very slow and we waited a long tine..."
Allan Sparrow
"Went to Dixie Browns twice over the last year. First time we were stopping through from Wellington and just looking for a family meal. We stopped for..."
Kym Moore
"Another fantastic meal at Dixie Browns. Such tasty dishes. Wish we lived closer so we could come more often. Such great service from their friendly..."
Maria
"My family and I visited Dixie Brown for the first time recently by accident on the 19th of Jan and I am glad to say it was a very good accident..."
A R
"Last ones late at night and still service with a smile. Food was quick and excellent because there was no one else there and we were hungry. Can't..."
Dennis Hancock
"after the good experience I had in Mount Maunganui, I decided to let my friends to have a try on Dixie Browns since we’re in Taupo today! all of..."
Sheng Yi Lim
"Girls weekend in Taupo, thought we'd check out Dixie Browns & I'm so glad we did. Beautiful meals, drinks & atmosphere. The service was phenomenal!..."
Shantel Manihera-Hadfield
"Lovely atmosphere, apart from the loud rap music that was playing. Omlette was over cooked rubbery. Smoothie could have better presentation. Apart..."
Kristal Turts
"The best chicken fettuccine I have tasted. Burger and pizza were also superb except for the dry..."
Crizelle Clerigo
"Good was amazing work a great selection. There is a kids menu which was ok, it was done on an activity sheet and came with crayons. The spot the..."
Sarah Long
Bodyfuel Cafe
83/100 (1980 ratings)
Quick Bites
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Asian
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Halloumi
Beef Burger GF
Cakes
Pancakes
The Kiwi Breakfast
Cauliflower and Bacon Stack
Cappuccino
Salad
Chicken Snitz Burger
Soy Mochaccino
english breakfast
Salmon
Maori Breakfast
Huevos Rancheros
Flat White and Chesse Scone
Scrambled eggs
GF Coffee Chocolate Biscuit
Iced coffee
red velvet
Eggs Florentine
Sandwiches
Long Black Coffee
Eggs Benedict
Burger
Curly Fries
French Toast
Carrot Cake
Toasts
Eggs Benedict
Carrot Cake
Pancakes
Sit down
Asian
New Zealand
Café
Outdoor Seating
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Non-smoking restaurants
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best breakfast I’ve had in a long time. Heaps of gluten free options for my Coeliac hubby too. Highly..."
Emma Johns
"The best coffee in town and a big range of healthy food, variety of milk and gluten-/dairy free options. You definetely need to try it if you are in..."
Marisa-Sophia Mntln
"Great cafe for vegan gluten-freers. Very accommodating and friendly staff, able to modify dishes to meet your..."
Carlos Cynthia
"Love the staff and the food is great! I really enjoy the smoothies although there is a bit of inconsistency. Great flavour but can sometimes be very..."
Anna Yates
"Stopped in for a short break on my journey and enjoyed the best blueberry muffin I've ever tasted. Thank..."
Kathy Barnes
"Just had a quick lunch and it was fabulous- quick service, food tasty and even got my coffee with the food as requested! Will be back..."
Phillipa Rao
"Since arriving in Taupo, I have gone to Bodyfuel Cafe for breakfast and lunch everyday. Their food /coffee/ smoothies EVERYTHING !!!is delicious and..."
Josue Moran Lainez
"Awesome quality food, great service and staff. Bacon is..."
Graham Browne
"Steve and the crew operate an exceptional establishment, food quality and service are top notch. Great new menu offers a wide variety of..."
Gerard Stokes
"Love it so much here ! Great food! Perfect coffee! Good serving size ! Awesome prices !! Yum..."
Tilly Davies
"My absolute favourite place to eat in Taupo, the food is excellent and the staff are awesome..."
Emma Don Gregory
"Friends have raved about this place for years, made my first visit and OMG love. First stop on return visit will be the Bodyfuel..."
Emma J Kimberley
"Great variety in both the menu food & cabinet food. We ordered at the counter, found a seat & had only been sitting for a minute when our coffee &..."
Louise
"I love this cafe! I stop here whenever I'm passing through Taupo or every morning when I'm staying in the city. The coffee is fantastic and this..."
Peter Black
"Fantastic food, great service, really high quality food and the coffee is the best I've had in ages. I spent 3 weeks in Taupo over Christmas and went..."
Roberto Passini
"7 of us went for breakfast on boxing day and the breakfasts were delicious and came out in a timely fashion. Eggs Benedict was of a high standard. ..."
Tiffany Cater
"My wife and I have breakfast here every time we come to Taupo. The food is fantastic, the staff are friendly and the service is fast.Bodyfuel is..."
David Bruce
"This cafe came recommended by a friend and I can see why.Food on display looked exceptional and a good range also. My panini was very..."
Chris Beale
"Without a doubt, the BEST cafe in Taupo, and probably North Island to be fair, and I do frequent quite a few!It's always a MUST when we're in..."
Paull
"After frequenting Body Fuel for a number of years the standard of service has never dropped and the food is still magic the crew and management still..."
Mike
"A welcome stopover between Aucks/Welly. Friendly staff, great service, awesome..."
Viola Etuata
"Crissy and Steve have got to the best hosts ever , we had my wifes 50th ther on sat and had agreat ime the food was plentiful and brilliantly..."
Mike
"Good food, good prices (Not the cheapest but good portions and worth what you pay)Healthy options and many gluten / dairy free options. Staff..."
Biggie C
"visitor to Taupo and went there today for 1st time.Excellent food - almost too much to choose from. Compares well with other cafe food (we are..."
Theresa Frost
"BodyFuel is the best in Taupo! Fantastic food and friendly..."
Mark
"My husband and I went to Body Fuel for the first time 19 May 2009 and it was FANTASTIC!! Not only was the food delicious, there was plenty of it,..."
Lynda Muller
"Seriously awsome homemade venison pie the pastry,filling etc was..."
Rebecca
"Absolutely awsome, my wife is gluten intolerant and they have a great selection. The service was superb, and it was Cycle Challenge weekend. They are..."
Paul
"We travel around NZ. and this woukd have given us the BEST big breakfast ever. Everything was perfect. Fluffy scrambled eggs, bacon that was soft to..."
Heather Carston
"It was awesome place I went there late in the day and was welcomed like we walked in at 9am which was brilliant and had amazing food from the chill..."
Keith Buchan
"It was a quick stopover on Intercity bus. We managed to grabbed a chicken sandwich and a mince pie. The sandwich was very hearty but the pie was..."
Trotting Horse
"10/10 experience at Body Fuel. Americanos were tasty and the Smashed Avocados were fresh and..."
Sofie Dial
"The breakfast and coffee was consistently excellent. But the most inviting aspect was the front staff member still setting up. They invited me to..."
Andrew Sheldon
"The food is so good here! They really cater to a lot of different dietary needs, and everything is clearly labelled. The green goddess bowl was..."
Hannah K
"Keto brunch meal was delicious. The beef burger was tasty and filling. Great staff and wonderful service. Price is fitting with the delicious..."
Elroy 0kada
"Loved the food and service the first time I was here a month ago and now back here with some friends. Same outstanding service by the staff and of..."
Ecl Z
"Our favourite Taupo cafe to stop at. The service is always great. The food is crowd-pleasing but still nourishing - the meals come with a decent..."
Judi G
"Great little spot for coffee and breakfast. We tried some of their new coffee creations, and they were really good, with a bit of a kick to them. The..."
Daniel Perez
Bistro Lago
83/100 (1545 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Prawns
Beef
Winter Platter
Confit Mushrooms Charred Onion Beef Just
Crispy Squid with Nduja
Roasted Bone Marrow Gravy
Fish & chips
Crawfish
Veg Mushroom Omelette
Catfish
Salad
Pan Seared
Crab
Sharing Platter
Scallops
Lamb Loin
Lamb
Duck
Duck Liver Parfait
Fish
Risotto
Pan Fried Salmon
Pork
Tuna
Breakfast Cereal
Cheese
Salmon
Broccolini
Fillet steak
Burger
Scotch Steak
Ceasar salad
Triple Chocolate Tart
Oysters
Fish & Chips
Scotch Fillet
Pastry
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Contemporary
Waterfront
Seating
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fine Dining
"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
Portofino
82/100 (1124 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Pizza
European
Italian
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken parmigiana
Caprese
Tiramisu
Seafood Risotto
Pasta
Lasagna Bolognese
Cheesecakes
Salad
Hawaiian Pizza
Mixed Salad
Lasagne
Scallops
Risotto Alla Pescatora
Carbonara
Calamari
Lemon Sorbet
Cannelloni
Risotto
Cheesecake
Lamb
Mussels
Tiramisú
Bruschette
Calamares
Pasta
Pesto
Salmon
Scallops
Ravioli
Vegetarians Pizza
Gnocchi
Chicken Fetuccine
seafood platter
Cheesecake
Chocolate cake
Garlic bread
Shrimp
Brushetta
Sit down
European
Pizza
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. It was early and there was hardly anyone around. This restaurant is a hidden gem. The staff were lovely..."
SweetPoison
"We were in Taupo for the weekend to celebrate a birthday and chose this restaurant because of its vast menu. We were not disappointed. We dined..."
Karen Killeen
"Dined here April 2014 and my food was great (i don't usually like Italian). I had the Chicken Cacchiatore and have been craving it again ever since!..."
Jess Manning
"I'm surprised by the poor reviews that this restaurant has received. We ate there one evening with our two young children and we found that the..."
Josephine Roberts
"When we visit Taupo, we often visit this restaurant. Every time without exception we have found the food and service very good. I am..."
Chris Beale
"Dine here every time I visit Taupo. Great food selection. Pastas are very filling and are very flavourful. Great food and..."
Kat 01
"We had Risotto alla pescatora (seafood Risotto) and Piatto di mare (seafood platter). Both of them are delicious, but prefer the Risotto to the..."
Yuan Z
"This place deserves more than 5 star. Staff was so professional. We reached there after 9:30 they still let us in. Also the food was so good. I..."
Ali
"Fabulous meal. Our party of 4 all loved their meals. The fish was exceptional with a beautiful sauce. The others had perfectly cooked steaks. The..."
Susie Barlow
"An unexpectedly charming spot! We had a late night dinner for 2 after a long day of driving and our server was attentive and kind. We sampled two..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Delicious legit Italian and warm ambience! The antipasto plate was the highlight. We got a gnocchi and a risotto and both were wonderful. Hubby..."
Katie Chen-Dixon
"The residents and visitors to Taupo are lucky to have this restaurant in the town. The food was absolutely delicious and is a credit to the family..."
Lisa Krasenstein
"Food was good and delicious. Bruschetta was a bit let down. Pasta was delicious and definitely great size portions. Service was..."
Marin Ianev
"The staff were very friendly, a lovely atmosphere. The food was delicious, we had 3 dishes and shared them all but the carbonara was my personal..."
Dean Biss
"I had an absolutely fantastic dining experience at Portofino Italian restaurant in Taupo, New Zealand. The food was simply exceptional, starting with..."
M T
"Excellent cold Peroni, definitely one of the best places to eat in Taupo. Excellent pizza it as soon as you can it's best fresh and hot. The lasagne..."
Matt Bartels
"Wonder friendly staff. Amazing food. Would definitely go here again..."
Chrissy Morel
"Had dinner with a small group of friends recently. The staff was very courteous, and the food was very tasty. I recommend anyone who likes some..."
Sam Corrs
"Pasta was really good but didn't like the garlic bread. It was very tangy, and slightly too oily. Left a yuck taste in the mouth. Recommend booking..."
Ange
"Beautiful little spot very friendly and staff go above and beyond for customers food was delicious!! Would definitely recommend!!!! I absolutely love..."
Lil Momma
"Amazing food extremely noisy with two large groups in same area. Was a little dissapointed as we had such a tremendous experience in..."
Sean Walton
"Nice pizzeria in the centre of town. There is competition in this street with many eateries and italian restaurants. We selected this restaurant as I..."
Ewald Van Der Helm
"We were the first here tonight. We sat outside under the covered porch/sidewalk. Food was great! I had the Penne Al Salmone Affumicato. The smoked..."
William Nachand
Ploughman's Restaurant And Bar
81/100 (1638 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
European
Pub
Bar
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
European
New Zealand
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken and Bacon Fettuccine
Ploughmans Pizza
Cheesecakes
Beef
Pork Belly Without Mash
Crumbed Schnitzel
Fish & chips
Beef Works Burger
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Scallops
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Pork
Salmon
Banofee Pie
PIZZAS
Cheesecake of the Day
Loaded fries
Seafood Hotpot
Butter chicken
Chowder
Smoked Salmon Pizza
Seafood chowder
Cheesecake
Burger
Fish and Chips
Venison pie
Fish & Chips
Chocolate Mousse
Garlic
Curry
Prawns
Mango Panacotta
Lambs Fry and Bacon
Sit down
Bar
European
Pub
New Zealand
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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)
Kissa Kai
77/100 (125 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Ramen
Pork
"One of the few genuine asian cuisine around... A break from fried foods 😋..."
Patricia Chen
"Walk through few times never eat there before. Yesterday I was attracted by their new design so I walked in. There are dishes different from other..."
sean usana
"An excellent fusion of modern Japanese cuisine. Went with waitress recommendation and were very impressed. I love my unagi don and salmon roll. A..."
sis wong
"The food is vvvvvv...very delicious! And the sauce is excellent. The waitress is very beautiful. We came to eat several times, and we will come back..."
GUANLING GUO
"Went there for lunch, I order teriyaki chicken don with miso soup. Nice food. Not very big portion but enough for one. Staff are..."
一个可心
"Free wifi friendly staff resonable price can't..."
Leo Lin
"Great and healthy food. Great service. Friendly people. Been there a couple of times and will definitely go..."
Tom Du Toit
"Had lunch special. Portion 3/5. Flavour 4/5. Staff were friendly. Sushi in the cabinet were..."
Huai Xuan Wong
"Well I only came in for the bubble tea but it was epic. So thanks 😊 got the Tarro..."
Carol A
"Great Japanese for a small town. Generous servings and great prices. Very nice service even just before..."
James
The Coffee Club
77/100 (1448 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Eggs Benedict with Mushrooms
Omelette
Brioche Burger
Cakes
Pancakes
Bacon and Eggs and Toast
Classic Eggs Bene
Iced Frappuccino
Fish
Salad
Pulled Pork Eggs Bene
Flat White
Calamari
Large Plate of Chips and Dips
Iced coffee
Calamares
Lemon Pepper Squid Salad
Soy Milk Latte
Salmon
Salmon Ans Avo Stack
Eggs Benedict with Bacon
Mince on Toast
Halumi Burger
Chicken Tacos
Açaí Smoothie Bowl
Burger
Nachos
Steak Sandwich
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Carrots Cakes
Sit down
Café
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Takeout
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Lone Star
76/100 (1925 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Southwestern
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
New Zealand
Vegan Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Pork Loin with Chips and Slaw
Salmon Main with Coleslaw
Shandy
Burrito
Beef
Cajun Chicken
Nachos
Steak Meal
Fish n’ Chips
Beef & Red Wine
Lamb
Prawn Star
Fish
bb Ribs
Pork
Salad
Dixie Chicken
Cocktails
Calamari
Redneck Ribs
Seafood
Calamares
Midnight Nachos
banoffee pie
Salmon
Deer John
Stand by Your Lamb
Blue Pacific-Fish 'N Chips
Fish & chips
Burger
Longhorn Cheesecake
Prawns
Glen Campbell Burger
Sit down
American
New Zealand
Bar
Southwestern
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"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
Paradise Sushi
75/100 (1110 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Udon
Edamame
Noodle
Sushi Rolls
Udon
Salmon
Fish Soup
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Ramen
Donburi (Rice Bowl)
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great costumer service, the guy was very lovely. Food was absolutely delicious, would definitely recommend. Also great for dinners as it’s open..."
User Name (Jae)
"Lovely place for sushi, I loved the variety, very yummy will pop in again once I'll come through Taupo..."
Kpop fangirl
"Aaah just sooo soo yummmmy! We went for dinner on a Saturday and we're so satisfied! Delicious food and happy lovely owners! We ate and then ordered..."
Emily Jones
"not too sure why this place only has one stars, my experience here with my sisters was amazing! service was good, food was good, atmosphere was also..."
Zoe Maeda (zozo)
"Not too spacious but nice environment. Owner was kind and friendly. Very fresh and delicious..."
Erniest Lee
"A good value lunch here - loved the Miso..."
Richard Petrie
"We left Taupo to move to Australia in January 2022. We are back for a holiday now (June 2023) and the one thing on our mind was our favourite, Sushi..."
Tahnee Wilson
"Delicious vegetarian sushi made fresh! So good we ordered another. And great miso soup. Friendly staff. Loved it..."
Colleen Souness
"Very nice sushi restaurant, they offer a basic range of Japanese foods. I ordered the vegetarian fried rice and it was really tasty with a good..."
Carol A
"best ramen in town!! i would 100% recommend popping in and giving it a try. delicious and tasty!! not only is the meal delicious but the service is..."
Makeesha Simpson
Lakehouse Taupo
75/100 (1205 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Central European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
The Og Loaded Fries
Waffles
Fish N Chip N Salad
Korean Chicken Tenders
Lemon Lime and Lemonade and Sundowner
Beef
Homemade Hot Smoked Salmon
Fondue
Truffle Parmesan Fries Dumplings Korean Fried Chicken
Smoke'n Chicken Salad
Coops Classic Beef Burger
Mother Clucker Chicken Burger
Crush N Crunch Boozy Shake
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Beer
Chowder
IPA
Fish & Chips
Burger
Boozy Milkshakes
Tapas
Tacos
Burger
"Really great food and cocktails offered here. We ordered the vegetarian nachos to share as well and they were amazing. The service of the staff was..."
Carol A
"Fantastic service. Warm and inviting. Best lemon lime bitters I've ever had. Really beautifully presented meals. Lamb rump on hot stone that you..."
Dylan Pay
"Beer selection = 5 Food = 4 Good selection of craft beers and location near the lake with good people watching makes the Lakehouse a regular choice..."
Lena Jenkins
"The food here is fine but let's be real, the drinks here are fantastic. This place introduced me to my favorite beer of all time: White Mischief by..."
Alex Divinsky
"Had an awesome night with my colleagues last week at Lakehouse Taupo after a busy shift. Yummy ribs with perfect crispy kumara on the side! Staffs..."
t0ny
"Great view, pretty good food. Pizza was much better than it looks but probably would go with a burger next time. Steak sandwich was unreal. Service..."
Nick W
"Decent selection of craft beer and some nice choices for food. Seafood came out on a hot rock that I was able to cook the food on to my liking...."
Aaron “Roadkill” Saxon
"Sat inside and enjoyed the rugby match while enjoying a hot stone steak! Service and atmosphere was great - Would recommend you stop by for drinks or..."
Laura Johns
"These guys had really great service, lovely food, amazing whiskey and lovely views. Was busy and packed but still enjoyed our dinner. Top..."
Karepa Wall
"The stone cooked meals are really good! Friendly staff and good..."
Tysel Hepi
"Looks like a great place for craft beer. Stopped in for breakfast with family. Meal was good and coffee..."
Jacques du Toit
"One of the best Pubs ive been to with decent portion Fish and Chips with tasty salad. Good vibes inside too. Highly recommended when coming around to..."
Kiwindian 17
"Came down here for breakfast just after lunch. Food was good as was the coffee. Good views over Lake Taupo from the..."
Mike “Mike” Cook
"Nice food, good price and view of the..."
Kelly R
"Always my dinner restaurant of choice when in Taupo. Staff are very friendly and food is always..."
Malcolm Brotherton
"Nice and tasty breakfast... A bit cold inside (winter -..."
Zdeněk Šmejkal
Taste Cafe Restaurant & Bar
75/100 (417 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Japanese Fusion
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Bar
Pizza
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Pancakes
Beef Nachos
Quinoa & Oat Porridge
NZ Beef Burger
Cakes
Shrimps Cocktail
Eggs Benedict with Mushroom Bacon Salmon
Fish & Chips
Chocolate Brownie and Strawberry Gelato
Fish
Salad
Steak Sandwich
Teryaki Salad
Soup
Salmon
B L T Club Sandwich
Keto Buddha Bowl
Spaghetti carbonara
Affrogato
Tea
Date Scone
Flat White
Fish & Chips
Chia Delight
Spaghetti Bolognese
hot chocolate
Burger
Fish & chips
Sit down
Pizza
French
Japanese Fusion
Bar
Café
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
BYOB
Dog Friendly
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Playgrounds
Gift Cards Available
Waterfront
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Good place to have breakfast and will be going back to try dinner. We ordered salmon w avocado eggs bene on potato rosti with smoothies. Good service..."
Becs Illingworth
"The views here are absolutely gorgeous! Over looking the boardwalk on the lake with the mountains! Staff were very friendly, our food came out very..."
Jordan Buren
"What a hidden treasure this place is. On the lakefront, plenty of space and great decor. But the best thing is the healthy, delicious and inexpensive..."
Debs Morrison
"Had a great breakfast at Taste! My husband and I ordered modified breakfasts and they were very willing to accommodate. Service was quick and..."
Becca Puntoni
"I had the French toast with banana and bacon. Was delicious and cooked perfectly with crispy bacon. I also had a Vegan Pinacolada smoothie which also..."
TaliaNicholas
"Went for breakfast! Had egg on toast, tomato and chives soup and custard slice. A bit pricey, the egg was pure fried with no seasoning :( hash browns..."
Phoenix Zhang
"Very friendly staff, great atmosphere and view of the lake with a large outdoor patio good in the summer & winter. Large menu selection to choose..."
jacqie ferris
"The BEST Eggs Benny Ive had ever for breakfast, liked if so much bought friends back for Dinner, the chicken salad was equally awesome. The staff are..."
Lucky Nine Gym
"Very nice Café ☕ and service. My salmon was amazing the skin crisp was super good. The girls were super attentive and smiling 😊 they show they..."
Luthychan Linto
"Was such a great breakfast experience. Lovely welcoming staff and scrummy yummy food. Little bit expensive but def worth..."
Logan Corke
"Visited just for morning coffee and cheese scones, both very good, especially lovely with the voucher (picked up at our motel). Nice location at the..."
Alexey Volkov
"Awesome friendly, funny, and helpful staff! Makes a nice change 😊👍💗 Nice food and ultra fast service! By the time I paid, the girl makign..."
Marko Cunningham
"New management is awesome. Great place to eat with awesome views. Steak sandwich is very..."
Patrick Mckee
"Recommend!! We visited this morning (9 of us in total) and after walking round and reading menus decided to pop in. All Breakfasts were lovely, well..."
Chloe k
"Nice breakfasts, often have specials. Good portions for breakfast. Friendly..."
Hennie van der Walt
"Clean place, great food, nice services. Cannot ask for more! Had a great lunch experience with family including two kids. The sandwich is crispy,..."
Sangkyu Jang
Cafe Baku
74/100 (2669 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
New Zealand
European
International
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
International
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Lunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Scrambled eggs
Broccoli Salad
Flat White
French Toast
Falafel
Cappuccino
Toasts
French Toast
Smoothie
Pasta
Waffles
Cheese Scones
Omelette
Salad
Schnitzel
Falafel
Calamari
Stout Pie
Mussels
Bacon Scroll
Calamares
Eggs Benedict with Breakfast Sausage
Juice & Smoothies
Salmon
Harissa Squid
Schnitzel
Buttermilk Griddle Cakes
Crepes
Burger
Juice & Smoothies
Bagels
Mochaccino
Cakes
Buddah Bowl
Beef
Almond Croissant
Pesto
Eggs Any Style
Burgers
Sit down
Café
International
New Zealand
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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