154 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (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)
The best Restaurants in Taupo ranking of December 2024
154 restaurant menus in Taupo, (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)
"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..."
"Excellent restaurant and bar in the center of Taupo’s central business district! It is a beautiful space, with lots of wood, lovely woven light..."
Marsha Russell
"Stop over 4 lunch on the way to Auckland - what a joyful discovery. Husband ordered schnitzel and I had the days special of fish and chips.
The slaw..."
Marie Crawford
"Great-priced drinks and the best Chicken Parmigiana I've ever had. Excellent service, ambiance, and vibe! Highly recommend for a pub..."
Megan Blatchford
"My husband and I tried this restaurant and ohh boy! You’re in for a treat! We went here for four consecutive days during our stay in Taupo. We..."
Marville Badua
"Just stopped in for some cocktails. Looks like a great place. Every bartender asked if we were OK while we waited for our drinks so good..."
Lana Tawa
"What a little gem of a place. Great food and amazing atmosphere. I’ll be stopping by every time I visit Taupō from now..."
George-Marc Kairuz
"Was extremely busy, we definitely didn't pick an ideal night for what we were after, a nice chill dinner out. But the service was the food was..."
Erina Cooper
"My partner and I have just travelled around both the south & north island of NZ and absolutely loved Finns Bistro! We highly rate this place to grab..."
Jasmine Clark
"Good to place to hang out on a weekend night. The bartenders were so polite n friendly (except one). Large place so it didnt feel too crowded. Food..."
vishal mankad (Vish)
"I got chicken parmagiana $17 Thurs special & my BF got the laksa. Both were good although part of my chicken Was over cooked 3/5. The laksa was..."
Rosina K
"Great efficient service. Meals are delicious and satisfing. Cocktails are yummy! Prices are reasonable. Lunch Specials are brilliant treat..."
Backyard Tours
"Nice casual place to have a drink with the family and friends or a late night without the kids. Great selection of beer on tap and good food menu...."
Scott Devonport
"Really good proportions and the food is great. Also amazing service and the Atmosphere is..."
Blaine Fitzgerald
"Awesome Pub/Club great Music with Live Band until late, DJ at Dancefloor with Disco Lights Great Atmosphere. Staff are friendly with Great Service..."
Monique Ross
"Had dinner at this place and was a great experience. The look, size and taste of our Tuesday 'Steak & Ale' dinner was superb. Steak was perfect and a..."
Dean Brittain
"Great food selection. A bit of a wait for the Beef pie, but acceptable as made fresh. Fantastic atmosphere and great attentive service by all staff...."
"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..."
Likitha Kanduru
"We are two families who, after a short vacation, decided to have dinner at the Incredible India restaurant in Taupo. We loved the interiors. Our..."
Renjith cc
"Yes! It was incredible!
Staff were smily and very nice!!!!!%%
We ate a lot 😁😁
Butter chicken has really deep tasty flavour.
Lamb Tikka masala..."
AnnA
"Title: Unforgettable Dining Experience!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My friends and I recently had an incredible dining experience at Incredible India..."
Nick Hurst
"Incredible India alright !!! Food was incredible service was spot on perfect couldn’t have asked for better 0 faults in staff they were great and..."
Chloe Walker
"Had a lovely night at this place last week while visiting Taupo. The service was lovely, the food was fantastic and the place is quite cozy. The..."
Nickalfie
"Beautiful dining experience with exceptional wait staff, meals and atmosphere.
Well done incredible India, everything was impeccable, definitely live..."
Hannah Nicholson
"There is no better Indian food place in Taupo. Period. Axay the manager is top notch. We went with his recommendations
Great food
Even better..."
SSC SSC
"Such a gem. The service is so attentive and lovely, kudos to the younger man. The food was amazing, so much flavour. They have a good range of gluten..."
Anja Hajdarevic
"Absolutely incredible curries! Breads were amazing too! It's very hard to find a curry this good! Best butter chicken I've ever had, hands down. Dont..."
Stu Middleton
"Had an Amazing lunch. Great food, excellent service. Well deserved on those awards they won. Dietary Restrictions of each individual meal are..."
Sam Chan
"Had a short stop in Taupo for lunch and stumbled apon this Indian Restaurant.
The service was amazing and the range of choice on their menu. I had..."
Paris cooper
"SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS!! From the moment we walked in the service was amazing, from pulling out our chairs to giving complimentary spice shots. Food..."
India Wano
"Visiting Lake Taupo for two nights and stumbled across Incredible India, from Google reviews. Service was so friendly, the food was fantastic. Highly..."
Olivia Meguer
"Excellent customers service, staff been train so well! Lovely food, we're really enjoy having dinner here 😚
We order medium spicy, but the dish..."
geine chan
"I have tried every Indian place in Taupo, and this one takes the cake. They have great service, the atmosphere inside is so nice, there is plenty of..."
Kristin Smith
"We had a wonderful meal at Incredible India tonight for our group of 3. We had a mixture of 2 Curries and naans . Everything was delicious and I’d..."
Gurjeet singh
"Ordered food via delivery. Food was delivered promptly within 50 mins (eventhough it was raining) and arrived hot! The goat briyani was delicious...."
Rachel Mathew
"Delicious and generous dishes. The Chicken Pasanda was delectable. A good range of gluten free options as well. We’ll definitely be..."
"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..."
Truffle Parmesan Fries Dumplings Korean Fried Chicken
Pesto
Salmon
Coops Classic Beef Burger
Fish
Mother Clucker Chicken Burger
Pork
Crush N Crunch Boozy Shake
Beer
Chowder
IPA
Fish & Chips
Burger
Boozy Milkshakes
Tapas
Burger
Tacos
Waffles
Prawns
Korean Chicken Tenders
Beef
Homemade Hot Smoked Salmon
Fondue
Smoke'n Chicken Salad
Pasta
The Og Loaded Fries
"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 -..."
"What a magnificent experience. Everything was just perfect. From the moment we arrived, our welcome, the menu and specials board, our drinks the..."
Noel Munford
"Had a really good meal here. Food was comforting and what you'd expect from a small Italian restaurant, the wine was nice, and the staff were great...."
David Hiskett
"The staff were super accommodating and responsive. The food was delicious! I can't wait to go back and try other..."
Mary Prasad
"Loved eating here! The food was delicious and so was the wine.
I thought this place was fairly priced.
The atmosphere was really nice, with the nice..."
Becca Makin
"Went for dinner last night with my work mates. And absolutely loved everything about the place. Staffs were so friendly and welcoming. Ordered scotch..."
manoz thapa
"Absolutely amazing service and the food is delicious, I feel it needs a little more seasoning. The brownie we ordered for one of my daughters was..."
Alexander Kane
"Had a wonderful dinner here! Enjoyed the ambiance and fantastic service from staff. Ordered the garlic cheese bread and grilled vegetables to start..."
Bridgete Clover
"This was a delightful dinner experience. The service and food were both superb. We shared all of the dishes including calamari fritti (with a..."
Dane Marcus
"Tasty dinner, staff coped well with a full house. Don’t be afraid to flag down staff if you need another drink. They have a fantastic menus,..."
L-M Hallam
"Great place would definitely recommend the service was amazing Binto the waiter was so happy to serve us and made our experience fantastic. Food did..."
Serena Toft
"First class service and food! The chef's special bbq pork ribs were outstanding and a nice new addition to the..."
Feral Phil
"Went for dinner here for my kids. The service staff were very friendly. They had quite a full restaurant of people dining, and things were a little..."
Kym Moore
"Woah! Okay, first things first!
As most people have commented before us, the staff is incredibly sweet and thoughtful. We had a killer 14 mile hike..."
Omar Alvarez
"Finally a great meal in NZ. Proper Italian food, my kids love the food. Carbonara was a standout! Pizza is great as well. Ate here twice in 2..."
Lucas Neo
"Beautiful atmosphere,service with a smile, delicious lasagne and incredible cocktail and drink menu. Very fast service and always checking in on you...."
Wikitoria Rakete
"Fantastic food and great atmosphere. Our kids loved the pasta and have insisted on coming back. So we ended up eating here twice in our 3 day trip to..."
Bongo Bob
"Just what we expected from an amazing Italian place in Taupo. The food was great and the recommendations made us very pleased. The male wait staff..."
"Nice food and prompt service. A very busy eaterie at lunch time on a Saturday. I sat outside which was a bit quieter and gave a bit more room than..."
Lia T
"This is a find! I thought Google maps was directing us to the gas station but to my surprise we found this amazing French cafe. I wanted a croissant..."
Ben Fernmoor
"Beautiful cafe. Coffee was spot on, on par with the best I've tried in Melbourne. I had the pancakes & they were perfect! The pink macaroons were a..."
Patrick Geraghty
"Bearifull food ! One of the best bakeries we tried in NZ ! Definitely try the beef baguette..."
Michal Kanuch
"Great selection of food with care and quality showing in every item, beautiful presentation. Was also quick to grab a Yum scone & coffee on the..."
Anony Mouse
"Great cafe, lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff, quick service and a wide selection of pastries and..."
Sheira Chan
"First stop here and what a find. Fantastic atmosphere, daily newspapers, various indoor / outdoor seating options and great food and coffee. I had..."
Larry Carne
"Mmm…..if I was into sweet and pastry….but caesar it was.
For how busy they were, they did well.
But someone, please re-design yr..."
Seonie and Brad
"Great location for a treat on the way out of Taupo. A variety of everything, coffee is very nice and fast for takeaway when it is busy. Croissants..."
Irina Iris
"Absolutely beautiful array of cabinet food and my husband ordered the Eggs Bennie with bacon and a side of creamy mushrooms and said it was the best..."
Little Later
"The best coffee and the best snacks. The lamb Pattie on my organic burger was excellent. Hard to get a seat in such a popular cafe but absolutely..."
Christopher Moad
"A huge selection of the most amazing food.
Gluten free is well catered for.
If you’re really hungry, I highly recommend the big breakfast. The..."
Dick Mc Schizz
"Our group of 9 had a quick stop on the way to Berm Buster. Ordered off the menu and received our order quickly. The eggs bene was delicious and the..."
Mel Bartlett
"Great place , great food , wonderfull..."
גדי יצחקי
"The food is some of the best in Taupo, the bread is second to none and we thoroughly enjoy eating here. The only downside is the location, there's..."
Midge I
"Great place to stop for Kai. Really good range of gluten and dairy free options, that taste amazing had a nice texture and weren't dry. Definitely..."
Rachel Garratt
"This is an absolute favourite! Fabulous range of delicious food and great coffee. The staff are always really lovely (tho I don't like being called..."
Kathy C
"love the pastries and sandwiches (Chicken Fougass), so tasty and filling ☺️ i cant wait to go back and try other..."
Grace Villamor
"Another of a great selection of cafes in Taupo. The food is great, both cabinet and kitchen offerings. Caters for those with keto and gluten-free..."
"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..."
"We stopped by for lunch on the way back to Auckland from Napier. They didn't have any more tables inside the restaurant but they did set us up on the..."
Benedict Uy
"Homely Thai restaurant with great food. Dishes were full of flavour and portions were just right. We had the Garlic pork, the classics- Beef Basil,..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Table for 3 during a visit to Taupo. Restaurant is very well decked out with Thai paraphernalia that gives it a nice atmosphere. Service..."
Chris Beale
"I eat here twice a week and would hate to miss one. The food is great, the service is very good and the "servers" are always good. I go there about..."
Michael Outram
"Food is delicious and full of lovely authentic Thai flavours. Service was fast and friendly and prices are reasonable. Would..."
Alison Howard
"My husband always looks for great service and this place has it!!! They treat you like royalty and the food is delicious.Not too expensive..."
Tracey Nouwens
"This is my fiance and my favourite restaurant in Taupo. Everytime we dine here we are amazed at the incredible value for money. The food is well..."
Lisa Horan
"This restaurant is superb. The food was excellent and beautifully presented as well as well priced. An inexpensive delicious meal. The service..."
Vicki
"My favourite Thai takeaways when passing through. Great value for money and the nicest food, along with great..."
Karen
"The best value Thai takeaway in Taupo. The staff are always so freindly and..."
Celeste Bowden
"This restaurant was amazing. We just happened upon it and were delighted. Everything was wonderful. We hightly..."
Becky And Bill
"I have constantly been amazed at the quality of this establishment. Everytime I dine there I always receive excellent service and food. Taupo doesn't..."
Stu
"Stopped here for dinner when we were in town and enjoyed it. Very friendly owner and the food came out quick.
Prawn toast was extra tasty..."
Mohamed Al Abri
"Had a great experience at Thai Delight in Taupo. Lovely food. Good service...."
Ab C
"Great service, beautiful ambience- food was great - slightly expensive - only thing to note they should focus on increasing the quantity of rice with..."
Nikita
"Very delightful food and decorations were amusing. Atmosphere was very nice. Friendly and welcoming staff. Very much recommend..."
Jann3
"When you enter the restaurant you'll feel like you're teleported into Thailand. It has an intense decor with blue and gold everywhere. Food is great...."
Sriya Suresh
"This is the best restaurant I’ve been to anywhere in the world in terms of ticking each box for a high standard of food, drinks and service.
They..."
Rebecca Falconer
"Authentic and exotic Thai cuisine in the heart of Taupo. Decent portions with decent prices. Enigmatic atmosphere made me feel like dining in a..."
Avikil Nadan
"Tasty Thai cuisine.
Chicken and basil was very salty. Chicken breast was perfectly cooked. Juicy and tender.
Green curry was very creamy.
Good stop..."
Jono joe
"Staff were great, drinks and food arrived promptly after ordering, we did go in on the early side of the dinner rush. But a very enjoyable..."
Emily Chambers
"Best restaurant we've been to in NZ. My husband and I simply love their food. And we cannot say enough about the hospitality of the hosts. We always..."
Corn Fritters with Bacon Smashed Avocado and Salaa
Coffee
Cappuccino Cranberry Pistachio and White Chocolate Slice
Scrambled eggs
Salad
Salmon
Bacon & eggs
Café
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
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...."
"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 ..."
"We have been getting takeaway from here for many years but last night was the first time we have actually sat in the restaurant for a meal. We have..."
Verity Holmes
"The food was delicious!! Really enjoyed the staff, service and atmosphere. Meals were incredibly affordable. One of my best Thai restaurant..."
Ali Palmer
"Staff were very attentive to our needs and all meals arrived together which to me is important so no one was eating while others were waiting. Meals..."
Michael Guillemot
"We had booked for 11 ppl and had 2 extras, they fit us in with no fuss. They also have fit us in on a very busy night before, the food is fabulous,..."
Kerry Hiha
"Service is the best and the food even better. So love dining..."
Marie Therese
"Best food best service lovely attentive people. I had the half marinated chicken..."
Lee Harris Hawkes
"Fabulous service and food - could not be..."
Barbara J McLaughlan
"Very welcoming especially to our Vegan & Vegetarian family. Tonnes to choose from and perfect service, very affordable pricing also! Thank you so..."
Amy Wade
"It was beautiful. Service was excellent meal..."
Pepe Salu Tanuvasa
"Best thai I've had and such friendly staff! Can't wait to visit..."
Abigail Dohnji
"Found this Restaurant on trip advisor and order 3 main dishes,veggies and rice for 2 people it was lovely and fresh and very generous servings we..."
Angela Bercys
"Very good service to go with the very good..."
Anne Todd
"Great food. Great service. Would definitely go back..."
Carmella Galati-Hanley
"Delicious food amazing service highly..."
Emma Braiden
"Delicious good. Great service. Highly..."
Corinne Fowler
"Wow! Service is amazing, food is amazing. Thank you. Best lunch..."
Marindi Martin
"Not bad. No idea what I ordered but it was Seafood 14 and it was YUM!! Drinks are good. Service was alright, given the amount of people..."
Cameron Walker
"Dined here many years ago an it was amazing an still..."
Steve Hemara
"Awesome ambience n..."
Tanushree BaruaGupta
"This was a lovely place to have a Thai meal. We have had a lot of Thai meals in the UK but this is one of the best we have had. Spring Rolls were..."
Simon Duxon
"Some of the best Thai we’ve had and fantastic service! In fact, it’s hard to say what was better, the delicious food or the hospitality of the..."
Josh and Kaity Aldridge
"Really great customer service and wonderful flavours in all our food. Reasonably priced for the quality. Highly recommend..."
Julie Forman
"Absolutely Devine food. We had very quick service here. Meals were beautifully presented and very good value for money. We had an early dinner but as..."
Karen P
"Went here for the first time. It was recommended by a few people and now I know why… the food was absolutely delicious! And the service was top..."
TaliaNicholas
"The food was excellent. In was in no way their fault I didn't enjoy my yellow curry, that was all on me. The entree coconut soup (forget it's name)..."
Joanne McCarthy
"Very nice experience, the food was exception. Well presented and the spicy 🌶️ level was perfect. Probably one of the best Thai Beef Salad's I've..."
Martin Hall
"Delicious food... We always go to Lotus Thai when in Taupo. Staff /service was friendly, smiley and attentive.
(Missed the lotus shaped napkins on..."
rachel garratt
"Great food and service although it will say mild, medium or hot on the menu, you can choose your own heat level.
Kiwi hot is still quite spicy so..."
Anthony Wong Ah Kit
"One of the better Thai places I've been to in New Zealand. The food here is quite delicious and the portions are decent. The menu has quite a few..."
Benedict Uy
"This restaurant has classic, traditional decor reminiscent of the restaurants I went to as a child in the 1980s. The service was good, attentive and..."
John Lehmann
"Amazing food, speedy service even when the restaurant was full (we'd revisited because it was too good not to return) and again, amazing..."
Mark Greenmantle
"We love Thai food so often eat in Thai restaurants (usually good but certainly not always). We were just passing through Taupo and were lucky to have..."
Ian Sutton
"Really yummy Thai, had crispy pork curry and duck and cashew, both absolutely delicious, and lovely service..."
Junaya Raika
"Tasty thai food but i believe they can be better as the tom yum is not spicy enough. They should give option to cook the authentic taste when..."
YC frances
"A wonderful dining experience was had at the Lotus Thai. Its one of my favourite places to visit when in Taupo.
I had the Duck with Cashews. A sweet,..."
Glenn Evans
"I had my 70th birthday celebration at Lotus Thai on a Saturday night recently with friends and family. We were a group of about 35, from little..."
"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..."
"Not from Taupo, so I used reviews to choose this place. I wasn't disappointed. Photos say it all. Good quantity of chips for sure, nice and crisp...."
Paul Scoble
"Just the best fish and ship in town. Excellent, I would advise the Snapper one. Portions are kinda very huge so if you don't eat much, 1 portion for..."
Adrien Gaucher
"Pretty good fish and chips, I particularly like the batter which was lighter and very crunchy. Their paua fritter was also..."
Celia Chan
"The best Fish and Chips we have had on our NZ trip by a mile!
The chips were extra crispy with a good amount of salt. The chicken and Avocado burger..."
The Legitimate Reviewer
"Went here after reading some reviews, we loved the garlic chips (someone needs to get on this in Melbourne!). The grilled fish, potato cakes and..."
Mandy Nuttall
"Decent fish and chips. The trevally was especially good value. We had the garlic chips, which was good, but essentially it's just the chips with a..."
Anthony Huszar
"We tried the Gurnard, deep fried banana and the chips. All were excellent; the banana had a thin but crisp coating and a light dusting of cinnamon..."
Dane Marcus
"Loved the fish n scallops with battered Mars bar and cinnamon donuts🥰. Lovely quick service and delicious food. Great experience after a day trip..."
Lillian Lawrence
"Great variety, friendly and quick service.
Our meal was ready quickly and the overall quality was good (we even got a few bonus items in our family..."
Kathryn Gilmore
"Great fish and chips! Saw the reviews in Google while looking for nice fish and chips shops in Taupo.
Nice and tasty crumbed fish!
Will definitely..."
Glaiza Quizon
"We have lived in Taupo for 2 years and tried a number of the fish and chip takeaways on offer. This is by far the best so far. Worth the drive from..."
Ross Hutton
"Clean shop. Definitely recommend the chicken tenders are my favourite especially when I go to Taupo for the weekend first went there 2019 came back..."
Shann White
"The food is usually yummmm. But tonight, my chicken burger did not have the sweet chilli sauce and, no bacon. Also noticed the buns were..."
Merveen Kara-Wheeler
"Light crisp batter, fresh flakey fish, the best calamari and crispy chips. My favourite place and a must have in..."
Jan Oram
"Bought family pack for $28. The BEST fish I had from any fish n chips shop. Lots fish, thin layer of batter. Delicious. Had our high with a view by..."
"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..."
"Stopped in for a lunch. It was quite busy but tables turned over at a good pace. Staff was friendly, efficient, and helpful.
The food came out in a..."
Ryan Nordgren
"Kim created a beautiful cake for my mother's 80th birthday. Looked fantastic and tasted great. Was even better than the inspiration photo we..."
Karlene Robinson
"Love love the coffee! Did not have any cakes but they looked amazing. Service was excellent and..."
Christian Byrt
"Stopped in for Breakfast with the family, staff were very talkative and friendly, the food options available they have something for everyone..."
Shane Millett
"the selection here was amazing. so much to choose from and also cater to GF coeliac too. lovely service and clearly a well loved spot! glad we got to..."
Alice
"Quite a spread of cabinet food, everything looked so delicious and it was hard to decide on what to eat. Very happy with our meal, timely service and..."
Gillian Chong
"Ordered a cake 🎂 and they definitely met the expectations that were asked in the brief thanks team it was amazing. Great response, great..."
Terrie White
"Everything was nice! Even for a late lunch at 1pm the place was still bustling. Had chicken and waffles from the kitchen and the pumpkin tart and..."
Addy Capati
"Went here after the Rotary Club doing a sausage sizzle outside of Pak'n Save suggested I visit this place today after they found out that I was a..."
Rachel Stephens
"Had the most delicious lemon curd cheesecake, scone, and took some fudge home with me. Can't wait to try the fudge, and to stop here in the future..."
Anthea
"What a great spot! The cabinet food is amazing and amazingly presented. The coffee was great. Tasty, well presented and the service was pleasant,..."
Ron Snoek
"Tasty food, sandwiches and tarts, with lots of fancy cakes. Stopped here for lunch and wasn't..."
Philip WB
"Came here for a birthday sweet treat for my mother and I. Told the lovely lady behind the counter it was our birthday and she sang us happy birthday..."
EricaKhatwah
"The food is always great here. On the expensive side, but delicious options from the cabinet and kitchen. Their gluten free options are truly..."
Dean Walker
"Adore this cafe. Must stop when travelling through Taupo. The cabinet display is a visual feast. Amazing quiches, pies and sweet treats (sooo many to..."
Justine Allen
"Easily one of the best bakeries I have ever been, perfect food and the sweet stuff are just works of ART! So beautiful! And the service perfect as..."
Jack Lok
"Delicious coffee and a great place for lunch. The chicken burger was awesome (and huge). Vegetarian flatbread plate was beautifully presented and..."
Carel Jobsis
"Ordered my wedding cake with Baked with Love. They were so helpful and answered all of my questions while also making great suggestions in designing..."
Shanae Taylor
"Stopped in to grab lunch on the road, and were absolutely thrilled. My husband is a coeliac and there is a wide range of offerings, both sweet and..."
Raspberry Jelly Cheese Cake GF RSF Dairy Free Vegan D
Piccolo with Carrot Cake
The Stack with Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled Green Tofu
english breakfast
hot chocolate
Granola
Americano
Earl Grey Tea
Pastry
Scrambled Tofu
Mocha
Asparagus Tart
Salad
Eggs Benedict
French Toast with Caramelised Banana
Nachos GF
Trim Flat White with Cute Spoon
Lake Taupo Bowl
Sit down
International
New Zealand
Healthy
Wine Bar
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Lovely spot. Good food, nice service. The thing I appreciated the most was 1) the small touches to reduce waste, like butter and honey served in..."
Jared Wood
"Cozy little place with great choice of veggie food and alternative drinks. I tried the Shroom brew which was amazing, warm and fluffy with a..."
Elsa Girard
"Nice little cafe! great coffee and drinks options! the service was really patient and friendly! 100% recommended if you are looking for a little..."
Petu Morg
"First time coming here. We normally eat pretty healthy so gave this place a try. We had the lake Taupo smoothie bowl, the stack and the supreme..."
Wilson Shum
"I have an autoimmune condition and there are many places where I can't eat anything. This restaurant was like eating at home. Everything on the menu..."
Zsolt Szilvai
"Fantastic selection of menu items and cabinet food - with lots of options for different dietary requirements. The halloumi burger was juicy, tasty..."
EricaKhatwah
"Great food, friendly staff and cosy location! We first came here for treats, the blondie and fudge are amazing! Caters for all dietary requirements!..."
Mia Barry
"Fantastic cafe, great selection of food to cater to all dietary requirements, lots of vegan, vegetarian, GF and unrefined sugar options. We were..."
theoriginal outfitters
"We’ve come here 3 days in a row, the staff are so friendly! We are sadly not Taupo locals but would be back weekly if we were. All the food is..."
Oana Jackson
"Great food, lovely staff and a cozy, clean atmosphere. Coffee was delicious and they had a great variety of food and drink options for all our groups..."
"My husband and I have eaten many Kebabs in NZ. Kebab Turka is the best! We dine there when passing through Taupo about once every 6mths and their..."
Hollie O'Neill
"Authentic Turkish food! We had the most delicious dinner with soft and crispy chips at Kebab Turka! Friendly and polite service, the best in..."
Mavi Deniz
"The kebab is not only tasty but also comes with amazing fresh bread that elevates the experience. The special sauce is a unique touch that adds a..."
Soheil Assadi
"Unbelievable quality considering the quantity provided. The staff were friendly. The rice was most and the meat had flavor and taste. Best I've had..."
Shwana Qadri
"Very clean, spacious place with value for money food. The portions are huge and we're very appreciative of the fresh veggies and fluffy rice. Chicken..."
Lena Leong
"Called in to this nice clean Turkish restaurant/ takeaway for a late lunch this afternoon.
Upon enquiring of the owner which items were Gluten Free,..."
carl longstaff
"The title of best kebabs in NZ used to belong too a shop in Tauranga. It now belongs to Turka Kebab in Taupo.
Good size, good price, plenty of..."
Hamish McLean
"The best kebab in nz by miles the quantity is more then enough for an adult, tastes amazing meat very fresh and salads very fresh. Customer service ..."
Amal Noor
"Awesome food. Must try it if you're in..."
Sinan Muhammed
"The Kebabs were so good! 🔥 They were just fully packed with so much meat and salad and I think we over charged, and we didn't even realise it, and..."
Ti Ai
"We ordered shawarma and Special Turk Bread. We were 4 including 2 children. Thought that we can have both in that shop itself, but the quantity was..."
Kashmeera Thomas
"I am delighted with food and customer service...Must try..."
mohamed sadath cheruthayakkat
"Unfortunately didn't get the pictures. Was too hungry. :)
Serving was fairly big which was really good. Chips was surprisingly tasty, not oily. Will..."
Dan Sy
"Kebab on fries with salad. We got a large with a falafel which was enough food for 2 people. Very good portion sizes.
The chips were a bit bland,..."
Sam Illing
"The food is so delicious and very fast service! My boyfriend and I were in taupo for one night and got takeaways for dinner. The kebabs we tried here..."
Ilaria Perich
"Had lunch there on Saturday after attending the NZ Landrover gathering up the road. Both of us absolutely loved the food, the flavour was so good and..."
Bernhard Schweighofer
"Absolutely DELICIOUS!! Amazing quality for the price. AWESOME friendly service from New owners and workers. Just a regular meal and I'm stuffed...."
Sarah-Jane Stuart
"We are so impressed with Kebab Turka! The manager last night was so friendly. We arrived at the cusp of closing, but he was so gracious. He made..."
"A pretty good Chinese restaurant serving good and authentic Chinese food that tasted great and fragrant. The staffs are friendly and helpful. The..."
Julian Wong
"Nice restaurant with variety of options for menu. Luckily have a fine dinning Chinese cuisine in Taupo, the environment is fabulous and really styled..."
夏雨
"We feel very grateful to be able to have some decent Chinese food in Taupo after a day in the ski field with two..."
JinRui You
"Excellent service. Great food. Fresh, tasty,..."
Jinita Hales
"Very nice place. They service big dish and the staff are friendly.
The environment is..."
茗茗茗
"Food was very good. Came out fresh and still sizzling. Cumin lamb and Sweet and Sour were sublime. Grandmothers brown sauce pork was yummy.
Because..."
Hope
"Great service and good taste. Highly recommended for someone who wants authentic Chinese..."
Bacon
"We found option to have dinner along the way from mata mata to napier. and this is Chinese food..."
Andreas Andi Mahardi
"Awesome meal... good size and lots of flavor for the..."
Marcia Sisson
"Loved the food the dumplings were the best! Staff were very friendly only downfall was it was a bit cold inside the restaurant...Would still..."
Shannel Tata
"Awesome service food was excellent best Chinese food I've had in..."
Bryan Wawatai (Wolfbane)
"Authentic Chinese food, and good service. Reminded me of when I lived in..."
"The wait time is minimal, around 3 minutes, and then you're served with a delicious feast. I highly recommend trying their lamb and chicken kebabs...."
Cooper
"Better than any kebab I've had in a long time and I've eaten a lot of kebabs. Fresh ingredients, tasty authentic flatbread, affordable and great..."
John Doe
"Best kebab place in town. Food is amazing and well priced and In fab location. Super friendly staff. Also great choice if you have a family as plenty..."
Scott Devonport
"First time ordering from here and it wont be the last! Absolutely delicious and great value. 100%..."
Indy
"Let’s best food ever. Highly..."
Reuben Houghton
"Good meal portion and nice..."
Mo ElTantawi
"Had Staff lunch food was amazing. Friendly staff, must Try..."
Alsco Routeapp
"Friendly staff, and great kababs, I highly recommend..."
Simon Williams
"Awesome burgers and kebab,friendly..."
ronald RVC
"Nice clean shop with attentive staff. Food was delicious. The ice cream was great and generous serve. I will go back there. Down an alley beside Lone..."
Tony Donovan
"Was ok busy not the best I've had, got mixed meat on..."
DUDDYX5
"Great food, delicious, value for money. Vegetarian option available..."
Saba Jhaveri
"Wonderful customer service , delicious food, i really enjoy their food made with lots of love especially Kebabs . I recommend, You visiting Taupo..."
Saraj Singh
"Mixed meats on salad. The most delicious and tasty meal. Super friendly staff and plenty of places to sit. Highly recommend for a tasty, filling..."
Angela Gates
"Im a regular customer. Last night meal was the best ever. I do know what it was but my goodness. It was so delicious. Fresh. Meat on fries and kebab..."
vee adams
"Good food and well priced. But it was the compassionate service that will bring us back. Our 3 year old was 'past his best by' and quite grouchy. An..."
Greg Millard
"As always amazing food and service. We quite frequently order from here and the food is always top notch. Thank you for doing what you..."
"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..."
"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..."
"After a fishing trip we brought our trout here to be cooked and had a great meal! The cider and alcoholic ginger beer were very nice. Be sure to..."
Liam Palmer
"Have lots of items with trout on it.
There is cute trout goodie shop on first floor and second floor is pub.
Foods are simple but so yummy ! But not..."
Eunice Choi
"wow, this place has the best potato fries i have ever had in my life! soo good! the cheeseburger was also excellent. great selection of delicious..."
Willy
"Upstairs and a little hidden away, but it’s a gem of a place. I love trying beers so this was magic to find. I got a tasting paddle and I would..."
Kym Moore
"Super cozy brewery with a great selection of ciders, beers, wines and cocktails. Enjoy the tasting rack on the sunny rooftop terrace, watched the..."
Faima Ramirez Hirschauer
"Best pizza and beer in town. I highly recommend this place. The spot is amazing, very unique, and the service is..."
Oscar Topete
"What a nice and cosy brewery. We enjoyed our visit and of course the good beer. The porter is nice. From my opinion/ taste Weizenbier (Wheatbeer)..."
Franzi-Und Ive
"Lovely inviting atmosphere, warm cozy fire, great friendly hospitality, wonderful meals and fantastic mulled wine! Made our group feel very..."
Lisa Red
"Pleasant Austrian themed pub / brewery with delicious food / beer and great decor. The Schnitzel plate was fantastic and the sauerkraut that..."
Christian Kortlang
"Amazing place to stop for a few big pints! Really cosy interior and tasty beers. Cool to have a brewery that doesn’t have the cut copy warehouse..."
james b
"Had a 9 tasting paddle. Ales/lagers/stouts are very nice. 13.5% lager is a nice drop. Well worth the money and definitely the nicest brews in Taupo...."
Matthew Fletcher
"Phenomenal place. Wonderful place to stop for a beer, a tasting rack and amazing schnitzel. The restaurant is quirky and cool, staff is attentive,..."
Kristin Potchynok
"Very cool spot lots to see, awesome balcony outside. Food is amazing and fast service. Family friendly! Cute gift shop down stairs. Unique..."
Armani Maree
"An unassuming and cozy little brew-pub that I almost missed while walking down the street. The beers were fresh and good. While I didnt eat..."
Andrew Lowe
"Worth going to in Taupo: great selection of craft beer, good food, great..."
Meran Moore
"Beer was pretty good and the flights are large so can't complain there. Easy stop for a beer when making a pit stop. Some good options for different..."
Kayc Hilihetule
"Crunchy and delicious pizza, which was customised to our needs. Tasty Smoke ginger beer. Warm and friendly service. Entertaining conversation with..."
"Excellent and friendly service. Easy to use online ordering, with prompt replies. The Pizza was fabulous and so were the oven fries. We highly..."
Kath
"We only buy pizza from them. The place is clean and the staff understand people have allergies and work in a way to keep people safe. Their pizza is..."
Erica Kaufmann
"Great pizza and service as always. Staff are super welcoming and my son loves getting his..."
Nikaela Van Wingerden
"One good recent google review, and being parked outside, too tired to cook and hungry to boot.
We ordered two large pizzas and 10 mins later they..."
Noel Munford
"Very nice pizza, good value and plenty of toppings. Staff are always super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend! You won’t be..."
Arohaina Daniels
"Absolutely delish! I got a super supreme pizza and some hot brownies. Very tasty! Highly..."
Renee
"Great pizza and some unique flavours . We were just passing through but it was very good food. see you next..."
Christiaan Herzogenrath
"Great quality food here. Burgers were very good, hot chips and potato wedges are excellent. A little bit pricey on the chips and wedges. Very..."
David Shepherd
"Best pizza in taupo , great flavours and fusion of sauce makes it delicious and delicate price . 10/10..."
"Great coffee, even better food. Really welcoming little friendly Cafe. Great..."
Dean “iLsV” Sneedon
"Now ‘Roots Waffle Cafe’
Great coffee, great selection of menu and cabinet food and cakes with numerous vegan and vege alternatives. Friendly..."
Dana B
"Enjoyed a tasty breakfast, EGGS, scrambled eggs on sour dough bread, husband had a FUNNY GUY breakfast, mushrooms, poached egg and potato wedges ..."
Helen Preston
"Really tasty and wholesome food with friendly service! Definitely recommend the savoury waffles, I ordered “a hunter” with a side of their..."
Brittany Cook
"Great smoothies! Super Friendly staff (i think it was a family-owned/operated, got this nice genuine vibe from the staffs). didn't try the food. It..."
William Hendradjaja
"We'd just completed a long walk to the Huka Falls and were desperate for something warm and delicious. The bacon hock, leek and potato soup with..."
Dora Green
"My favorite place in Taupo by far. Great array of balanced, healthy and homely made food, cakes, salads, soups... you name it. GF, dairy free..."
Teresa Richard
"Feeling the need for a filling but healthier lunch and a glass of wine (it’s all about balance), I consulted Google and was intrigued by Cafe..."
Lena Jenkins
"Just had lunch here and this is the best toastie (aka The Boss) I've eaten in a long time. The beef brisket is tender and melt in your mouth, and..."
Stan Low
"I had the med stack. Beautifully cooked. Very tasty. Good portion size. Could have had a little more eggplant. Coffee was perfect. Thoroughly..."
Scotch Fillet with Salad Fries Eggs and Red Wine Jus Alpukat
english breakfast
Streetfood from Sri Lanka Hiru's Cheese Kottu Rotti
Pulled Pork Burger
"My partner and I were in Taupo for the weekend & town was absolutely packed for breakfast. We were pleased to see the diner was nice & quiet. Lady at..."
Nell Ss
"Highly recommend place for delicious food. Enjoyed our breakfast today and friendly service. Local Diner is where you can enjoy Sri Lankan Authentic..."
Jinali Silva
"Lovely little gem to stop at during a road trip. The food was delicious. I recommend the pork ribs! Service was good and the establishment is well..."
Michael McCarty
"Love the old school diner look. Food was delicious and staff were friendly and cheerful. Kids loved the milkshakes being in the old glass milk..."
Heather Proffit
"Absolutely LOVE this place!! Gary runs it so well and you can tell this in the food! It's nothing fancy but that's what makes it what it is! I would..."
Laura Crittenden
"Lovely 50s-restaurant-themed place with a even more Lovely couple preparing and serving fast, delicious and well prepared food.
Super Clean and tidy,..."
John Cury (John Cury)
"Got this place recommended by my truck driving bro inlaw, so stopped here for lunch on our way south. Awesome place, decor is 60's milk bar, good..."
Robert Fletcher
"New owners are really friendly and kind. Food is great. Restraunt is clean and food is cheap. All in all a bloody good place!!
Highly..."
Tai Taupo
"The people were lovely the ribs and burger were amazing nice milkshakes too..."
Rawiri Mcgregor
"This restaurant is under new management now. We tried some Srilankan food it was amazing.
Very nice atmosphere would make you feel like the those old..."
Shalutha Bomulla
"Fantastic place to grab a feed. Very cool interior space all done up in that old "classic americana" diner theme. Excellent food, great service and..."
The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)
"Delicious and valuable， very friendly..."
Zed Zhao
"Excellent & very ablidging will to go the extra mile too satify you needs, cant speak highly enough of the amazing customer..."
graham rapaea
"Excellent food. Such a relaxing place. Retro setting is really..."
Henry McCarty
"Very nice place and staff are so friendly.. Our dinner was nice, a side of salad would of been nice with the meals but overall everything was great....."
Shannel Tata
"Very friendly and welcoming service. Food is fantastic. Real 60's truck stop feel. A must for..."
JACO VORSTER
"I was lucky to be brought here once a week as a child. Then it became overpriced. But it's back to nostalgia. The prices, the food quality and..."
"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..."
Scotch Fillet with Salad Fries Eggs and Red Wine Jus Alpukat
Streetfood from Sri Lanka Hiru's Cheese Kottu Rotti
Toasted Turkish Bread Sandwich
Eggs Benny
Southern Fried Chicken & Chips
Breakfast Pancakes
Steak Pie N Mash
Traditional Burger
Caramel Milkshake
Hawaiian Burger and Fries
Roasted Veggies
Lambs Fry & Bacon
Chicken Burger
english breakfast
Pulled Pork Burger
Savoury Pancake Stack
Sit down
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My partner and I were in Taupo for the weekend & town was absolutely packed for breakfast. We were pleased to see the diner was nice & quiet. Lady at..."
Nell Ss
"Highly recommend place for delicious food. Enjoyed our breakfast today and friendly service. Local Diner is where you can enjoy Sri Lankan Authentic..."
Jinali Silva
"Lovely little gem to stop at during a road trip. The food was delicious. I recommend the pork ribs! Service was good and the establishment is well..."
Michael McCarty
"Love the old school diner look. Food was delicious and staff were friendly and cheerful. Kids loved the milkshakes being in the old glass milk..."
Heather Proffit
"Absolutely LOVE this place!! Gary runs it so well and you can tell this in the food! It's nothing fancy but that's what makes it what it is! I would..."
Laura Crittenden
"Lovely 50s-restaurant-themed place with a even more Lovely couple preparing and serving fast, delicious and well prepared food.
Super Clean and tidy,..."
John Cury (John Cury)
"Got this place recommended by my truck driving bro inlaw, so stopped here for lunch on our way south. Awesome place, decor is 60's milk bar, good..."
Robert Fletcher
"New owners are really friendly and kind. Food is great. Restraunt is clean and food is cheap. All in all a bloody good place!!
Highly..."
Tai Taupo
"The people were lovely the ribs and burger were amazing nice milkshakes too..."
Rawiri Mcgregor
"This restaurant is under new management now. We tried some Srilankan food it was amazing.
Very nice atmosphere would make you feel like the those old..."
Shalutha Bomulla
"Fantastic place to grab a feed. Very cool interior space all done up in that old "classic americana" diner theme. Excellent food, great service and..."
The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)
"Delicious and valuable， very friendly..."
Zed Zhao
"Excellent & very ablidging will to go the extra mile too satify you needs, cant speak highly enough of the amazing customer..."
graham rapaea
"Excellent food. Such a relaxing place. Retro setting is really..."
Henry McCarty
"Very nice place and staff are so friendly.. Our dinner was nice, a side of salad would of been nice with the meals but overall everything was great....."
Shannel Tata
"Very friendly and welcoming service. Food is fantastic. Real 60's truck stop feel. A must for..."
JACO VORSTER
"I was lucky to be brought here once a week as a child. Then it became overpriced. But it's back to nostalgia. The prices, the food quality and..."
"A great variety on the menu and tasty food. Something to suit both of us. this restaurant was suggested to us by some of the locals (we were in..."
Karen Killeen
"Good fushion food at a good price. Portion was a decent size and not too big to leave me feeling stuffed. I also like the mini salad they had on our..."
Wreckoftheday
"This has got to be one of my favourite restaurants in Taupo. Very unassuming little cafe but has some of the most delicious and unique Thai dishes..."
John Curtis
"I ordered a tasty Prawn starter which was accompanied with a fresh salad and tasty sweet chilli dipping
The chicken and rice dish had a variety of..."
Leskin Lambert
"Delicious food and tidy clean restaurant, love to see you again..."
Hưng Phillip
"Tasty food and a reasonable price. Service was like home and made us feel so chill and rested for our..."
Be the One
"We stopped by in the pouring rain without reading any reviews and were pleased we did! The food is delicious and packed with flavour. We often have..."
Darryn Hayter
"Food decent between takeout and restraunt quality. Just on the restraunt side. Service great they are authentic thai and friendly / smile. Serving..."
Ian Marty
"Perfect Pad Thai, full of flavour, good little kick on a cold day. Spot on service which came as a surprise since service in Taupō is pretty poor..."
Andrew Oliver
"Really great takeaway! And they use those new biodegradable bags! The pad thai is very tasty! Be sure to ask for..."
Jaskarn Bains
"Two of us shared a portion of pad see ew (pork) and green curry (beef). Portions were good, and the green curry was delicious! Pad see ew was tasty..."
Gillian Chong
"Siam Thai is some of the best Thai food I have had outside of Thailand. The food is very authentic and incredibly delicious. The staff make you feel..."
Sabrina Cole
"The flavours were good and the ambience felt more welcoming than most Thai restaurants (including ones I've been to in Thailand), but we did leave a..."
Geoff Wilson
"Excellent service, delicious food! And they let us hang out in the restaurant, even though they were closed, so we could keep warm whilst we waited..."
Abigail Win
"A small restaurant but with good Thai food, we'll presented. Portion is a bit small..."
Raymond Goh
"Good fresh and tasty food and portion sizes. Would have liked more chilli in curry but otherwise..."
Ainsley Smith
"I love this restaurant and try to visit everytime im in Taupo.
So many great options to choose from and I'm yet to have a bad experience in 6 or 7..."
Harry Saunderson-Warner
"Amazing thai!! Homely, authentic, family..."
Kiwi lover
"When visiting Taupo, search for Thai food and Google Maps recommended restaurants. Overall, it was good, reaching our expectations. Because there..."
Fiona Li
"Just in love with the food here.. Amazing food and the quantity is good too. The desert was so..."
Ranje
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