TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"Went here with my family and friends. It was a really lovely place with a wonderful atmosphere and awesome food. The staff were also really nice and..."

Lisa Jowett

Shakayla Manion

Gagan Singh

Pami Saini

Zakk Lesene

Skar Kish

Fox & Hounds

89/100 (1095 ratings)

Mozzarella Cheese Bread

Scotch Fillet

Pork Belly Entree

Salad

Sticky Pork Belly Holsin Garlic Chilli Glaze

Scallops

Bangers & Mash Peas & Onion Gravy

Salmon

Scallops Pork Belly Dumplings

Bangers And Mash

Scotich Prime Steak

Lamb

Cajun Prawns and Salad

Fish & chips

Fish

Fresh Fish of the Day Salmon

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Smk Southern Meat Kitchen

"Friendly staff, nice atmosphere. The garlic bread was amazing as was the steak, the pulled pork was a little dry but still very tasty. Good size..."

Robyn McCorkindale

"Nice place, tried on a whim, food and drinks came out quick. Staff were friendly. Only downside was the platter. A table for 4, it just doesn't..."

Campbelljanelucy

"A delicious BBQ place in Taupo is very welcomed. We were really hungry after walking the Tongariro Crossing. You can definitely smell BBQ as you..."

Jay

"Was so satisfied with the food and service. We ordered the platter and every element on the platter was so delicious. There chilli sauce was awesome..."

도동도동

"This was really quite a nice dinner. Kids meals were generous and well enjoyed, our fried chicken was huge and we were glad to split it with a..."

Peter Tyson

"Great shared board with a good selection of meats on rice. Tidy premises and friendly staff. Had a nice kids meal..."

Milan “MrPotterSmith” Potter

"I've had American bbq in the US and i can't in honesty say that this matched that. The reality is that this is southern bbq INSPIRED as opposed to..."

Devils Advocate (Chiwi)

"Was looking around the internet for somewhere to eat before arriving in Taupo an picked SMK and it did not disappoint! Excellent service and..."

Abe Obrien

"Amazing! We got a share box diner for 2. We added cornbread and bacon Mac and cheese aswell so we could try everything and we're not disappointed at..."

Sarah Smith

"All of the food coming out looked delicious. We had the platter for 2 with a side of Mac n cheese, and it was a big feed. All the flavours were..."

Ross Wilkinson

"Had a very delightful meal here, our reserved table was right by the window we got the early so we had the whole place to ourselve. Enjoy the..."

Honesty Thompson

"Great BBQ restaurant, great variety on the menu and such a warm, cosy atmosphere. The meals came in large portions which is good if you’re looking..."

definitely not me

"Best chicken I have had in my life! It was succulent and juicy. The chips and gravy just throw the dish over the edge. I was absolutely blown..."

Emma Funaki

"Friendly staff and nice BBQ. We got a pit meal and added an extra meat. We also tried the cornbread (not the best we've had). It was more than enough..."

Peter Finlay

"The food was amazing! Definitely worth a visit! Meat was super tender and flavourful and the bread tasted like buttery pastry..."

Lisa Bell

"Person ordered burger pulled pork, said was best burger tasted. Steak was cooked as requested and all food..."

Michelle

"Had really nice burgers in this stylish place. Both brisket and pulled pork burgers were..."

Sami Tiainen

Piccolo Licensed Cafe

88/100 (1687 ratings)

Eggs Benedict with salmon

French Toast with Bacon

Gourmet Burger and Fries

All Day Breakfast Sandwich

Chocolat Chaud Et Shamalow

Fish & Chips

Muffin

Eggs Benedict Wigh Mushrooms

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Indian Delights Taupo - Lake View Indian Restaurant & Bar.

88/100 (1492 ratings)

Banquet with Mango Lassi

Butter

Chicken Seekh Kebab

Salt and Paper Prawns

Biriyani

Chicken Tikka Garlic Tikka Reshmi Kebab

Chicken Saag

Naan and Palak Paneer

Curry

veg biryani

Only Chicken and Spring Onion

Prawns

manchurian

Vegetable Samosa or Cocktail Samosa

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

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

Zulkifli Ahmad Zaki

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

Antony Cheung

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

Ashley Stratton

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

Pervinder Singh

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

Rofil Bhanvadiya

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

Vinay Karanam

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

Shivam Arora

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

Noel Munford

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

Gala Freeman Peters

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

Inderbir Kaur

Indian Affair

88/100 (2650 ratings)

Vegetable Steamed Dumplings

Paratha

Butter Paneer and Palak Mushroom

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"With so many Indian restaurants to choose from in Taupo, we based it on Google reviews and it paid off. The menu here was mind-blowingly large! We..."

Dane Marcus

"The best Indian food we have ever enjoyed. We had no idea what to order, but the waiter recommended us several dishes, which were all fantastic...."

Feeling

"Delicious food, great friendly service. comfortable & clean surroundings,, excellent choice of food. Megna is the best Indian restaurant, giving..."

Prem Yakten

"Nice service with great food served. We had Biryani, mango chicken, and garlic roti. Mango chicken is a bit sweeter than I expected, but in general..."

Tang Hsueh-Ling

""No words for the staff and their mind blowing service. They made our day with big smile on their faces. I went there with my friends and we enjoyed..."

Academic Assistant

"Indian Affair Taupo is a fantastic restaurant for Indian cuisine lovers. With its inviting atmosphere, flavorful dishes, and excellent service, it is..."

Rajkumar Shrestha

""I have never heard this place before, one of my family friend had a gathering and we went to take a take out from this place. The place was pretty..."

Horrid Shiv

"The best meal of our trip. Great service, delicious food, extensive alcohol selection. We had the Chicken Tawa and Lamb Mango. Appreciated the good..."

Susan Gregory

"Cleanliness of the restaurant is amazing too ✔👏 Classy atmosphere. Gorgeous food. This is a fantastic place which I hope to return..."

Abhishek Bhusal

""Quick and friendly service, Staff had smile on face and ready to help. Food ... food quality and quantity is best in town." Super delicious Nepali..."

BHTM TA

L'arte Cafe

88/100 (1850 ratings)

GF Egg Free French Toast

Lamb

Corn Fritters with Bacon Smashed Avocado and Salaa

Coffee

Cappuccino Cranberry Pistachio and White Chocolate Slice

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms

Pork Bao Buns

Eggs Benedict

Flat White and Hot Chocolate

French Toast

Egg Benedict with Bacon

Toasts

Eggs Benedict

Poached Egg on Smashed Avocado

Mexican Bowl of Chili

Cakes

Café

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

The Steak House Taupo

87/100 (2018 ratings)

Sirloin Steak with Potatoes

Beef

Croquettes

Steak Bearnaise Sauce

Steak with Blue Cheese

Eye Fillet Steak Wrapped in Bacon with Blue Cheese

Beetroot salad

Eye Fillet with Potatoes and Red Wine Jus

Burger

Prime Ovation Lamb Rump

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Dmitriy Fridlyand

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

Amy Rosvally

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

Jeremy Lawless

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

Kirsty Henderson

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

Amberley Birch

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

Emma K

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

Destiny Moore

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

Aqua Queen

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

L J

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

Ophélie C.

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

Yuan Z

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

Sione Vea

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

Tina Taylor

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

German Medina

Plateau

87/100 (1885 ratings)

Oyster Shared Platter

Smoked Venison Carpaccio

Ginger & Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings

Lamb

Antipasto

Risotto

Steak w Beetroot Puree

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"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

Plum and White Chocolate Slice

Non-smoking restaurants

Free off-street parking

"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)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

L-M Hallam

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

Ferdinand Go

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

Teresa Higham

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

Sophia Lemafa

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

Rini Sim

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

Charlotte Fletcher-Beesely

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

Charlotte Marshall

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

Iso Anderson

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

Catherine Faletanoai

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

Carolyn Mackay

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

Bas

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

Madilyn Povey

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

Marin Ianev

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

Jimmy LAI

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

Yen Luong

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

Spider Webb

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

Wilson Shum

Lake Bistro

86/100 (1181 ratings)

French Toast & Maple Syrup

Lamb

Butter Chicken Indian

Fish

Rhubarb and Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream

Garlic bread

Sirloin Steak with Garlic Sauce

Eye Fillet of Beef Romesco

Wheelchair Accessible

"Weve been meaning to try Lake Bistro since we moved to Taupo and weren't disappointed. We sat on the terrace and caught the end of a sunset and were..."

Tony Moore

"Lovely experience great location service and food. I had the fish of the day which was Harpuka (grouper) and really delicious - several members of..."

Susan Hardwick-Smith

"Amazing food, accompanied by a great selection of drinks. Very lovely staff who would look after you and the outdoor seating was just lovely with..."

Yves Madriaga

"Taupō’s best hidden local gem! Their pastries are the best in NZ. Such a gorgeous vibe with the cosy fit out, & views of the lake. We love the..."

Jessica Harrison

"Delicious breakfast/brunch amongst leafy enclosed terrace with glorious views of lake and mountains. Turkish eggs, Duck hash and smashed avocado all..."

Julie Wood

"After a long day meeting new people, it was topped off with an awesome experience at the lake Bistro, so good that ten strangers became one. Keep up..."

Chris Bowman

"Everything was amazing. From the service, the food, to the setting. Not one complaint. 10/10 highly recommend. We will be..."

Lucinda Hepi

"Incredible food!! Everything we ordered was just perfect! Service was amazing - a beautiful atmosphere with views of the lake :) We were really..."

Ayres Electrical Services Ltd

"A great spot to meet for coffee, brunch or an afternoon cocktail. The food and service is consistently excellent. Highly..."

Marni McGregor

"Best food on our holiday! This restaurant a few blocks from the CBD was awesome! Amazingly tender pork belly and super crackly crackling. Fresh..."

Layla Robinson

"Great restaurant, excellent service, great for hosting a meeting day as well. Exceeded expectations all around - A team that seemed to enjoy their..."

Tracey Clavis

"Fantastic service from our lovely waitress. Food was delicious for all 5 of us. Thank you for a great evening..."

Sonya Warne

"Delicious food served on the terrace. Despite being late winter the heating was excellent, we had a large group of 9 and everyone had a very..."

Robin Stevenson

"Lovely restaurant, amazing fresh food, great menu, it was hard to decide what to order. Our kids loved the kids menu and their meals and they had a..."

Madonna Woodward

"We were a group of 18 and we had a great dinner, excellent internal decor and most importantly, great food. I would highly recommend the Lake..."

Rupert Lerm

"Stopped in for coffee while out walking, lovely setting but not super pushchair friendly. Nice coffee, comfortable seating friendly..."

Vic Beacock

"We loved our evening together with good friends and great food. I had the pork and it was cooked well but I would of liked some vegetables with my..."

Helen Dredge

"We returned to The Lake Bistro after an unfortunate experience. We had a wonderful time. The Maître d was smiling and pleasant. All the other staff..."

Phil Speers

Lake Bistro

Cheese and Ham Filled Croissant

Pan Fried Crispy Skin-On Salmon

Lamb

Butter Chicken Indian

Fish

Rhubarb and Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream

Garlic bread

Sirloin Steak with Garlic Sauce

Lake Bistro Pork Belly

Smoked Salmon on Toast

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Weve been meaning to try Lake Bistro since we moved to Taupo and weren't disappointed. We sat on the terrace and caught the end of a sunset and were..."

Tony Moore

"Lovely experience great location service and food. I had the fish of the day which was Harpuka (grouper) and really delicious - several members of..."

Susan Hardwick-Smith

"Amazing food, accompanied by a great selection of drinks. Very lovely staff who would look after you and the outdoor seating was just lovely with..."

Yves Madriaga

"Taupō’s best hidden local gem! Their pastries are the best in NZ. Such a gorgeous vibe with the cosy fit out, & views of the lake. We love the..."

Jessica Harrison

"Delicious breakfast/brunch amongst leafy enclosed terrace with glorious views of lake and mountains. Turkish eggs, Duck hash and smashed avocado all..."

Julie Wood

"After a long day meeting new people, it was topped off with an awesome experience at the lake Bistro, so good that ten strangers became one. Keep up..."

Chris Bowman

"Everything was amazing. From the service, the food, to the setting. Not one complaint. 10/10 highly recommend. We will be..."

Lucinda Hepi

"Incredible food!! Everything we ordered was just perfect! Service was amazing - a beautiful atmosphere with views of the lake :) We were really..."

Ayres Electrical Services Ltd

"A great spot to meet for coffee, brunch or an afternoon cocktail. The food and service is consistently excellent. Highly..."

Marni McGregor

"Best food on our holiday! This restaurant a few blocks from the CBD was awesome! Amazingly tender pork belly and super crackly crackling. Fresh..."

Layla Robinson

"Great restaurant, excellent service, great for hosting a meeting day as well. Exceeded expectations all around - A team that seemed to enjoy their..."

Tracey Clavis

"Fantastic service from our lovely waitress. Food was delicious for all 5 of us. Thank you for a great evening..."

Sonya Warne

"Delicious food served on the terrace. Despite being late winter the heating was excellent, we had a large group of 9 and everyone had a very..."

Robin Stevenson

"Lovely restaurant, amazing fresh food, great menu, it was hard to decide what to order. Our kids loved the kids menu and their meals and they had a..."

Madonna Woodward

"We were a group of 18 and we had a great dinner, excellent internal decor and most importantly, great food. I would highly recommend the Lake..."

Rupert Lerm

"Stopped in for coffee while out walking, lovely setting but not super pushchair friendly. Nice coffee, comfortable seating friendly..."

Vic Beacock

"We loved our evening together with good friends and great food. I had the pork and it was cooked well but I would of liked some vegetables with my..."

Helen Dredge

"We returned to The Lake Bistro after an unfortunate experience. We had a wonderful time. The Maître d was smiling and pleasant. All the other staff..."

Phil Speers

Tipsy Trout

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great casual restaurant - friendly helpful staff with great smiles - food was excellent - great value for money - not overpriced!!!!! Adults and..."

Deb

"Went to this restaurant last night, had a fantastic night, friendly staff, and food to die for!!! Curry of the day is definitely one of the best we..."

Sue Mackay

"Relaxed,casual dinning, in a stunning location, beautiful food, together with friendly helpful service. Have enjoyed this restaurant many times, pity..."

Jennah

"Great local place for breakfast, lunch or just a cold drink after a ride/run. Glen the chef has some amazing experience and when we asked for plant..."

Scott Devonport

"Beautiful little cozy place near the beach. Definitely makes one of the best coffee in the area. Great selection of teas as well if you not a coffee..."

Khurram Aziz

"We have been coming to Kinloch for over 20 years, but this is our first visit to Tipsy Trout in many many years. Previous incarnations were rather..."

Lena Jenkins

"Great place on a wet day. Good coffee and mulled wine, but no fish and poor selection of slice or cake. They catered for gluten free but not ordinary..."

Rita

"Over from Sunny Coast Queensland and pop out for a drive. Found this lovely Cafe and had BLT and a pot of chips. Amazing food, well presented and..."

Larry Haines

"We went to the Tipsy Trout as a birthday present for my partner and absolutely loved it, the burgers were so delicious and filling, by far the best..."

Catherine Pearson

"I ordered the Tipsy Big Breakfast & my Partner ordered the Bacon Eggs Benedict, and although it was a busy day and it took around 25 minutes for the..."

Jordan

"Amazing food! We had to wait a little long (understandably as we were a group of 8) but totally worth it! Beautifully cooked and presented. Staff..."

Michaela Lambert

"Amazing place! The food is incredible, our table of 7 ordered 5 of the southern fried chicken burgers, 1 salt and pepper squid and 1 BLAT. It was a..."

Phillippa Owler

"UPDATE 18/01/2021: local- and awesome - Lakeman beer now on tap!! Great restaurant for locals and visitors alike. The setting is optimum with indoor..."

Nico Fournier

"Six of us had coffee ,lunch and dinner at this Cafe, great selection of meals that were very enjoyable and a reasonable price. No complaints..."

Desmond Easden

"Lovely meals. Great service. Thanks to the young lad who recommended the fish dish tonight. He was lovely and attentive and we appreciated the..."

Lee Wilson

"My partner and I had an awesome dinner at the Tipsy Trout. The staff were wonderful and attentive too. They also gave great advice when we couldn't..."

Natasha Phillips (Tash)

"Great food with friendly..."

Stephen Tan

"Friendly little eating establishment. Not very private or intimate .Food was promptly served but I wouldn't have called my steak 'fillet' more..."

marty leith

Taupo Thai Restaurant

85/100 (1106 ratings)

Deep Fried Prawns with Sesame Seeds

Pork

Beef

Pineapple Fred Rice with Prawns

Massaman Curry Chicken

"A very Thai cultural restaurant, the waiters are warm and considerate, the food is delicious, our family enjoyed a sumptuous dinner..."

Chris J

"Excellent service , very quick and friendly service. Great atmosphere and food was delicious. Highly recommended. Only negative was it was quite..."

Mahaag Pentecost

"We dined in and the place was so busy ! But staff were super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant had a lovely ambience. Food was delicious, and..."

Alex Sydney

"We stopped in for lunch on our way back to Auckland. Absolutely amazing. Lunch special was $15.99. Very tasty and the portion sizes were spot on...."

Ruth Nahi

"Friendly and accommodating staff, itvwas a busy weekend today, with only 2 staff on the floor keeping up with all the orders. They were both nice..."

Josephine Lucas De Guzman

"I had a great time eating delicious food at your restaurant. waitresses were committed to great service and were very friendly. The atmosphere was..."

abdul muhsin

"Lovely meal - relatively quick delivery, lovely service great..."

Pauline Lyons

"Pick up order from their portal - very easy to use good food..."

Glenn Powell

"Great food and excellent service. Will be going there..."

Joanne Chevis

"Delicious Crispy Pork stir fry - Chef’s Special - lots of tasty crunchy veges with rice to soak up the scrummy juices. Others in party had green..."

Ken McTague

Taupo Indian Cuisine Restaurant & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had a wonderful experience at the Taupo Indian cuisine restaurant,Taupo, and I wanted to give a special shout-out to Grace for making it truly..."

vishal kang

"Must go to in Taupo! This is a great restaurant. Really well priced compared to Taupo restaurants so it is worth driving the 1km out of downtown. We..."

Heidi Bradley

"I had just arrived in Tāupo in the evening, coming from Rotorua, tired after a long day, and hungry after not having had time to eat all day I hence..."

David France - ExploreFeelGood

"Great food complemented by excellent service. Had a wonderful meal on a Monday afternoon. An additional plus is that facilities are well maintained...."

Daniel T.

"Awesome service. One of the best experience we have in newzealand. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Tasty and delicious food Once must try it once...."

Preeti Cheema

"One of the best Indian food and the quality of service is commendable. Very friendly staff. Will definitely visit..."

Deepak Dabas

"I ordered a vegetarian curry, plain naan and some mango kulfi.. and it was all delicious! The kulfi was a standout, it's that perfect balance of..."

Nataliyah Makea

"9 of us came in for an extended family dinner tonight, we all left happy with very full bellies. Delicious dinner as usual, thanks so much for your..."

Steph Clements

"I had very wonderful experience.very nice food.the good thing is customer service really..."

Arjunveer Singh

"We had been recommended this place from two different Indian locals, and it did not disappoint. After being greeted by Grace who was smiley and..."

Kirstin Mitchell

The Storehouse

85/100 (1466 ratings)

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fried Chicken Waffles

Huevos Rancheros

Apple Crumble Waffle

Poke Bowl

Fried Chicken Waffle Burger

Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Aria Phillips

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

Beaudine Tahau

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

Celine McCarthy

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

Julia Nicole

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

Melissa Chloe Dellar

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

Bonnie Warner-Blackburn

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

Angela Scott

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

Mark Paterson

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

Travis McGee

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

Garrick Thorn

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

Sean Belling

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

Jared Wood

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

Dane Marcus

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

Bhishman Desai

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

Peter Hardy

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

Bas

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

C. Andrea

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

h bax

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

Kym Moore

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

Sze Seah

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

Celine Seah

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

Joshua Wren

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

Justin Fretton

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

Nicki Waa

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

Helen Lynam

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

Kimberley Hutchings

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

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