24 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Exceptional restaurant , knowledgeable staff, super engaging chef , great food . I must say this is the best restaurant ever ! The staff made sure ..."
Victor Mudyara
"Arguably, it is easier for a restaurant chef to excel at complex than it is to nail the simple. My partner, Sally, was yearning for some simple..."
Keith Faulkner
"Just enjoyed a fabulous meal at WGK. Very attentive staff, delicious meal, we highly recommend this restaurant for relaxed fine dining. Thanks so..."
Ellena Whelan
"First impressions last. Impeccable setup of the restaurant complemented with down to earth wait staff. We had the scallop entree, lamb shoulder and..."
Daryl Chew
"Had a fabulous meal here, to be fair for the third time. The lamb shoulder is simply divine, the calamari and pate were excellent starters and you..."
Lisa Chambers
"Best fine dining option. Stonegrill food were amazing. Lamb shoulders are definitely to be tasted. It's a perfect date night restaurant. Beautiful..."
Pradeep Kumar Manoharan
"Excellent service ,wonderful food my favourite place to dine never..."
Tracey Perkins
"Omg I can not rave on enough...amazing Food and Service! Wanaka at its..."
Mel Jayne McLeod
"Thank you for our amazing meals- I had the shoulder Of lamb and my hubby had the duck!!! I can say, the
Best lamb I have ever tasted, it was so nice..."
Laura McCabe
"Best place in Wanaka! Great service, even better food and a great experience all round. Two thumbs..."
Zenek Zurakowski
"Fabulous, friendly service and every dish that we tried was a winner. Absolutely..."
Tegan Hall
"Possibly the best steak in town, but does depend on the cut. Atmosphere can get a little loud when busy, service was very attentive throughout the..."
Rob Collins
"Sam the owner operator was pleasant and welcoming. Lovely meal with the lamb which was cooked perfectly pink n' juicy. Always a pleasure to go to..."
Asitis BrickbatsandBouquets
"The steaks were delicious we all had different ones but they were all perfectly cooked. Waitress was lovely and very attentive even though it was..."
Michele Thompson
"What a wonderful meal! We shared the beets three ways and then the rib eye with the yams as a side. And the service was friendly and helpful. Hard..."
Jan Davis
"Perfectly done eye fillet steaks! Add on toppings for extra flavor, duck fat potatoes great too. Waitresses on the floor were quite friendly and..."
Yves Saint J
"Very nice food and attentive staff. I had lamb my partner venison. Desserts weren't as good as the mains, bread and butter pudding a bit..."
steve taylor
"Amazing Food!!
We dined as a group of 4 with 1 child.
First time dining out for steak in this price range and we were a bit skeptical with quality..."
Amrica Baker
"Love every dish we had and the service was attentive! Highly..."
Valerie Zhang
"I was craving some good ole beef based steak after too much lamb since landing in New Zealand. I love me some lamb/mutton here and there but beef is..."
Em Hedrick
"Tititea Steak House is solidly 5☆, the best food I've had touring around the South Island in 6 weeks. Great food, service & atmosphere...."
Dave Westover
"Sides were awesome and the Wagyu was great. Eye fillet came out a bit overdone but when questioned Sophie did an awesome job of resolving the..."
Ricky Chan
"Easily one of the best restaurants we've been to in New Zealand!
The service was attentive and friendly, the food was spectacular. I came..."
Amanda R-F
"Steak house with good food and a nice atmosphere. I thought the New York Strip was delicious. Also recommend the citrus salad as a side (the seasonal..."
Sid Malak
"Amazing food and drinks! The meat was cooked perfectly. Very happy with our dinner. Can understand why the place is so popular and booking are..."
Tanya Cheung
"Will be 100% booking to ensure we get in. A not to be missed experience of amazing food, with brilliant service and a warm and welcoming dining room...."
Mark Ritchie
"The Te Mana lamb shoulder is the dish to get here and it is absolutely delicious. Full stop.
The slow-roasted lamb shoulder is what my YEA and I..."
Jay
"Book a table and go there - what a lovely experience, we had the eye fillet steak with horseradish sauce accompanied with the spinach & walnut salad..."
Janie Skipper
"Oh wow! As big meat eaters and with my partner being Argentinian and very picky with his meat, we can say that this is a must visit restaurant! We..."
"We went for tea tonight for the first time. The food was outstanding the waitress was lovely and the service fast and amazing. I will be recommending..."
Crystal Johnson
"Definitely the best dinner i had in New Zealand!!From start to the end absolutely mind blowing!! If you are in or around Wanaka GO and visit The..."
Darius Paul
"Lovely family dinner out in a relaxed friendly atmosphere with great views of lake and Mount Roy. We all had different dishes and were impressed..."
Brenda King
"Awesome service and creative, well-presented food (the dessert of the day was particularly amazing!). Great for groups..."
Rebecca Williamson
"The most amazing meal that I had in my two weeks while in NZ! Great service and lovely staff. My partner and I will be back..."
Natalie Watson
"Can't stop raving about the beautiful dinner we had last week! And Thank you Kamel for your hospitality, everything was perfect! Definitely coming..."
"We had the pleasure of having our wedding at The Landing in February. They were fantastic to deal with and the food, drinks and venue were amazing...."
Rachael Jenkins
"The food was surprisingly amazing. My girlfriends and I very enjoyed the food, it was perfect for our dinner after our long day hike. It is a little..."
Linda S
"This place has great food with amazing views. Well priced for what we recieved. Staff were lovely and friendly. Food was prepared and served very..."
Liam Donald
"Booked through fist table. We ordered almost everything on menu to taste. Food is delicately presented and well balanced flavor between every..."
Fiona Hsieh
"If you're a foodie, you're going to love this place. The flavors were delicious and unique, the food was cooked perfectly, and service was fantastic!..."
Robert Jonsson
"Very good and affordable meals plus the staff was very nice as well. Haven’t got photo of main course (ate it too fast lol) but saved time to take..."
Carlos Ferrari
"Squid is excellent. The best I have ever eaten. The brulee is great also. Recommend this..."
蔡松樺
"Such an amazing experience the food was phenomenal the wait staff exceptional and knowledgeable. Definitely highly..."
Andrew Dodds
"Food here was delicious! Took my bestie out for a birthday dinner. We were greeted by the owner who sat down to have a chat before leading us to our..."
Ànna S
"We had our elopement dinner here on Sunday the 1st September for a group of 9.
The staff, service and food was absolutely incredible.
We had a great..."
Oz
"One of the best restaurants in Wanaka by far, delicious sharing plates cooked to perfection & packed with flavour! Great service and drink selection..."
Confit Duck Leg Duck Croquette Onion Textures Spiced Shallots Sesame Crisps Duck Jus Green Oil
Wine
Duck
Rock Oysters Rose Hip Granita
Lamb Rump
Salmon
Crème Brulée
French
New Zealand
Wine Bar
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Visa
Free Wifi
Accepts American Express
Accepts Credit Cards
Waterfront
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Dinner
Fine Dining
"This has been a must do every time we visit Wanaka. Usually for one of our birthdays. It has always provided great cuisine and very consistent top..."
Rob Collins
"Lovely food, great service. My downfalls would be the sourdough which we ordered as an entree. The meal came out cold even though it was toasted,..."
Amy Lecons
"Lovely French restaurant on a hilltop. Probably our best meal in NZ.
Energetic noise level vs. the quiet candlelight affair I would have expected...."
Dan Cartwright
"What a place!.... everything about this place was amazing, could not fault it. Service was outstanding, with no waiting to be served drinks, and..."
Alayna Brooks
"Excellent food, atmosphere and team, would wholeheartedly recommend a..."
Elliot Tan
"Fantastic dining experience here- excellent service and lovely ambiance in this unassuming French inspired eatery. The blankets and sheepskins on the..."
Katie Wolfe
"This is a fantastic experience for us. We have been living NZ five years and this is the best fine dining we experienced in several ones. The color,..."
Jane
"I booked online and was called to be told that they were down three kitchen staff due to Covid and would we be ok coming later so we wouldn't have to..."
Emma Bennett
"Stunning venue, beautiful food, generous portions and excellent service. Beef Tartare was wonderful. If we're ever down here again we'll be back;..."
Sarah de Vos
"I can't fault BG in any way.
Service was awesome and friendly.
We sat in the patio area. What a view and atmosphere.
Food 🤤...... seriously the..."
Chris Davey
"Most romantic dinner experience in Wanaka for me so far. Relaxing ambience with an amazing view. Make a reservation for the earliest dinner time slot..."
Eunice L. (foodtravelbabe)
"We were absolutely blown away by the food here. Just a few minutes from Wanaka, this restaurant feels like it’s tucked away from everything. The..."
Anushi Patel
"Best fine dining in..."
Micha Haddad
"If I could give this place 6 stars I would! Best meal I had during my visit to New Zealand. Everything was truly exceptional: the food, the wine, the..."
Ross Hendry
"My wife and I dined here as part of our time in Wānaka. The food and service were terrific. The pork belly entree was amazing. It was certainly a..."
Dominic May
"Exceptional food with a delightful view (my wife). The mountains were also pretty good. Couldn’t recommend..."
Isaac Page
"The Venison main was..."
Wayne Reid
"We have lovely time.service was great ,wine was very nice.enjoy the..."
rosalie kochanek
"Absolutely delicious food. Beautiful view. Friendly and attentive..."
"Great food! Our table had a varied assortment of dishes from fish n chips to French toast, eggs Benedict to calamari, every dish was delicious (I..."
Leah Johnston
"Unbelievable food and great service. I got the open steak sandwich - which was extremely generous in portion and cooked perfectly. Highly..."
Hayden Davies
"Have been twice now and had best blue cod ever! Great service and lovely view of the lake front. Highly..."
Hannah Donovan
"Spent a lovely evening at Trout Bar a lovely atmosphere with great friends. Ordered a sharing platter which is by far the best I have ever had ......"
Nicki Sullivan
"Great and friendly staff. Fish and chips were a little blend, but the pulled pork burger and open steak sandwich was excellent. Roasted garden salad..."
David Tan
"Had the venison and pork ribs. Huge meal, tasty and beautifully cooked. Atmosphere is a bit crowded but i gess that means its popular with the..."
Michael Antonios
"Both the lamb and fish of the day were delicious. There were bluff oysters but they came in half a dozen orders. I would have liked to just try a..."
Hung Thai
"The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating and the food was spectacular, particularly the salad. There was a mix up with our order and the..."
Arzu Refikoglu
"A week on, still delighted by the warmth and attentive service we received from the crew, especially Tanya and Max (sorry if I messed up the..."
Ev lin
"Wonderful! Food was terrific. Best steak I've eaten in a very long time. Done to perfection. Hubby had the fish pie and loved it. Service was very..."
Helen Ashton
"Excellent food!
We had the NZ Salmon, really tasty.
Service is very..."
Jayme Nery
"The lady proprietor or owner provides amazing service and made us feel so welcomed. Hands down best service we've had in New Zealand. Unfortunately,..."
Andy Tan
"Good food and lots of beers and wines to accompany the meal. Friendly service. Food is only served inside the..."
Bartosz Brozek
"Amazing food
Great beer choices
But poor service - the way we got greeted & the way our order has been taken while ordering our food at the counter..."
AkHiL ShaRma
"Beautiful views of the lake from inside. Service was incredibly friendly and helpful. Everything was good but the appetizers and especially the Fish..."
Zachary
"Right on the Lake!! Lamb was excellent! Also the scallops and arancini were so unique and fantastic!!! Wonderful meal!!! Try it when visiting Lake..."
Carmela Reiman
"Stop! You’ve found Wanaka, enjoying the hospitality and stunning views! Now try The Trout Bar & Restaurant. We just enjoyed a fabulous day and..."
Chris Thompson
"Great food needs to be cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. This qualifies on both counts and dies not cost the earth. Service is..."
Mike Hall
"We came to Trout for dinner and ordered a beef burger and seafood pasta. The beef burger was absolutely mouth-watering and absolutely loved every..."
Zhe Ming
"We had lamb blackstrap and the beef steak with arancini balls entree. The food was fantastic and filling and the service was 10/10. I think we had..."
Kelly B
"Visited on a Friday evening and enjoyed the food and service. The pork ribs were the best I have tasted for a long time and the roast vegetable..."
"We had our lunch here on a nice sunny afternoon. The place was nice and relaxed (think there’s no women’s world cup happening in the..."
Sheng Jie
"Excellent food for a bar. The burger is perfectly done, even the French fries, the clam chowder is so filling and rich and tasty. One of the best..."
Ray文 “ChampagneRayman”
"What an awesome experience. Service, food and atmosphere was superb. We had a window table so could also enjoy the view of gorgeous Wanaka.
Live..."
Chris Davey
"Large and comfortable bar with great views of Lake Wanaka
Stopped by for lunch on a cold windy day
Spicy wedges with sweet chili and sour cream were..."
Ribeye
"The place to get a good feed and a variety of Lake Bar. The food serving sizes are great, especially after a day on the mountain. Did a couple of..."
Peta Lucas
"Could not speak more highly of the service the staff provided to us. The food was delicious, we tried a few tapas including the onion rings, garlic..."
Lauren J
"First taste of venison and it was great! Some other menu options would have been nice but then I'm fussy! Service was lovely although sometimes hard..."
Helen Ashton
"Had dinner here last night. Extremely good food. Service was friendly & efficient. Really enjoyed it. Highly recommend the Venison & the Seafood..."
Janine Yates
"Yummy food had beef short rib which were devine just melted off bone very tasty. Great winter rib warmer! Chicken burger yummy & lived up to what you..."
Bryce Miller
"Good food and service. Though we waited awhile for the food during lull period (around 3-4pm), staff was friendly, offered us to change to booth..."
Confit Duck Leg Duck Croquette Onion Textures Spiced Shallots Sesame Crisps Duck Jus Green Oil
Pork Belly
Rock Oysters Rose Hip Granita
Wine
Lamb Rump
Confit
Cheesecakes
Crème Brulée
Creme Brulee
Beef
Steak Tartare
Croquettes
French onion soup
Salad
Seared Tuna
Miso
Cassoulet
Duck
Market Fish
Steak Tartare
Lamb
Salmon
Crème Brûlée
Fish
Beef
Pork
French Onion Soup
Parfait
Sit down
Wine Bar
New Zealand
European
French
Accepts American Express
Waterfront
Reservations
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Fine Dining
"This has been a must do every time we visit Wanaka. Usually for one of our birthdays. It has always provided great cuisine and very consistent top..."
Rob Collins
"Lovely food, great service. My downfalls would be the sourdough which we ordered as an entree. The meal came out cold even though it was toasted,..."
Amy Lecons
"Lovely French restaurant on a hilltop. Probably our best meal in NZ.
Energetic noise level vs. the quiet candlelight affair I would have expected...."
Dan Cartwright
"What a place!.... everything about this place was amazing, could not fault it. Service was outstanding, with no waiting to be served drinks, and..."
Alayna Brooks
"Excellent food, atmosphere and team, would wholeheartedly recommend a..."
Elliot Tan
"Fantastic dining experience here- excellent service and lovely ambiance in this unassuming French inspired eatery. The blankets and sheepskins on the..."
Katie Wolfe
"This is a fantastic experience for us. We have been living NZ five years and this is the best fine dining we experienced in several ones. The color,..."
Jane
"I booked online and was called to be told that they were down three kitchen staff due to Covid and would we be ok coming later so we wouldn't have to..."
Emma Bennett
"Stunning venue, beautiful food, generous portions and excellent service. Beef Tartare was wonderful. If we're ever down here again we'll be back;..."
Sarah de Vos
"I can't fault BG in any way.
Service was awesome and friendly.
We sat in the patio area. What a view and atmosphere.
Food 🤤...... seriously the..."
Chris Davey
"Most romantic dinner experience in Wanaka for me so far. Relaxing ambience with an amazing view. Make a reservation for the earliest dinner time slot..."
Eunice L. (foodtravelbabe)
"We were absolutely blown away by the food here. Just a few minutes from Wanaka, this restaurant feels like it’s tucked away from everything. The..."
Anushi Patel
"Best fine dining in..."
Micha Haddad
"If I could give this place 6 stars I would! Best meal I had during my visit to New Zealand. Everything was truly exceptional: the food, the wine, the..."
Ross Hendry
"My wife and I dined here as part of our time in Wānaka. The food and service were terrific. The pork belly entree was amazing. It was certainly a..."
Dominic May
"Exceptional food with a delightful view (my wife). The mountains were also pretty good. Couldn’t recommend..."
Isaac Page
"The Venison main was..."
Wayne Reid
"We have lovely time.service was great ,wine was very nice.enjoy the..."
rosalie kochanek
"Absolutely delicious food. Beautiful view. Friendly and attentive..."
Buttermilk Scone with Raspberry Jam and Whipped Cream
Whitestone Aged Cheddar Cheese Scone with Wholegrain Mustard Butter
Teriyaki Portobello Mushroom
Sit down
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Mastercard
Full Bar
Accepts Visa
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"We went for the scones - we were told about the "scones as big as your head" and had to check them out!
They weren't that big, but they were tasty!..."
Michael Engemann
"The flat white with soy milk tasted absolutely great here! I was actually surprised how delicious it was since the reviews are on the lower end at..."
Cara Longmuir
"Views and service is why you'd come here. Attentive and well set.
Starters we had tempura mushrooms and paprika prawns.
For mains Salmon with..."
G L
"Definitely recommend breakfast spot, the scones are really good. Decent coffee and very nice..."
Jolean Isaac
"Lovely spot, nice fresh breeze on a hot morning and yummy scones...with friendy..."
Rebecca Campbell
"Stopped by here in March '23 for a glass of wine with a great view. Did not disappoint. Would recommend for a great spot to relax by the..."
Rohan Saxena
"Stunning views. Delectable coffee & a chance to reflect &..."
Peter Strang
"I had a great night out at this place...the food was great too....the service was friendly and warm....I highly ..."
Mohammed Nor bin Dato Haji Abdul Rahman Barnawi
"Price of coffee increased to an unexceptable level from $5.00 to $6.90. all within a couple weeks. Locals who are your bread and butter will not..."
Margaret Willoughby
"Salmon was cooked beautifully, service was..."
Tina Judge
"Chris Nelson (Chef) made the best vegetarian burger today. Very delicious and I highly recommend..."
Shwetabh Sharma
"Great scones! Couldn’t try the rest of the menu as they were extremely short staffed and couldn’t serve a lot of people but hopefully next..."
Natasha S
"Hot chocolate nice and hot as requested grate scones good..."
Jacqui Scott
"Just popped in for coffee. Lovely staff, very pretty views, great outdoor..."
"Absolutely fantastic. From the brilliant service to the amazing food, I cannot fault a thing. The staff are attentive without being overbearing and..."
Alysha Bailey
"Amazing meal! Not to mention lovely wine/cocktails and great service. The salmon was definitely the stand out! We stumbled across this place whilst..."
Courtney Anne
"Fresh, fun and tasty.
when you eat a kika, you know lots of effort and hard work has created your joyful mouthful And to top it off you get to eat in..."
Dannielle Duncan
"Perfect new years eve dinner! 8 courses including bubbles, drink and live music.
We were served by the superb Swedish waiter Otto, which made us..."
Mikael Wingård
"Great food, fresh flavours. Lively atmosphere. Excellent service. Well-worth waiting for a table while sipping on a glass of..."
Yvette Piercy
"Probably one of the best meals I've had in this country! Everything we ate was incredibly tasty and we can't wait to go back again! The staff were so..."
Kristy Smith
"Absolute perfection! Dinner was a delightful experience, food tasty and fun, staff awesome- thank you Kika- we will..."
Theo N Miriama Smith
"So deservedly the best restaurant in the country (NZ Hospitality Association). Amazing innovative dishes with knowledgeable and helpful staff, what..."
Tanya Halcrow
"Fantastic food with great service. Lovely space with great vibe. Good value for money, can't wait to go..."
Caroline Lamont
"Great menu and drinks list. Leaving very satisfied. Try the anchovies for..."
Craig Gasson
"Brilliant Resturant , great food, knowledgable friendly staff. My first choice to eat in..."
Steven Potts
"👍- Broccolini: burnt eggplant worked surprisingly well with the broccolini- pattate fritte: amazing- xo clams- croquette:..."
Iamafatchicken
"Great service, nice ambience and delicious food! Came here on our first night in Wanaka and we really enjoyed our experience. Highly..."
Gabby
"Simply the best restaurant we’ve ever tried in New Zealand. Foods are just fabulous! Place is really cool. Ambience is great. Staff are super..."
StElle
"The best dining experience we’ve had in a long time. The corn covered in popcorn was amazing & I have never tasted carrots like that..."
Sacha Halpin
"So Gordon Ramsay came into the restaurant 👌🏽 So you definitely will enjoy the food here and vibes!It’ll be a solid 4.5-5 stars for..."
Phillip
"Great food. We did the chef's choice and the whole meal was fabulous. Great tofu and mushrooms, salmon, goat cheese, and..."
Todd Wagner
"As President of the Clean Plate Club, I can highly recommend the fish. The service was above and beyond common courtesy and at the level of truly..."
Jena Michele Kovash
"Wow!!!! I’m still thinking about this place 5 days later the food was amazing best gnocchi I have had in years. The fried chicken was just crispy,..."
Jolean Isaac
"A tapas styled restaurant where you share dishes with your table. The food is beautifully presented and the portions are generous, unlike other fine..."
E L
"This is simply superb food – up there with the best of any fine dining we’ve had in NZ and Australia.
As is now common at fine dining..."
Stephen Spencer
"We had a good meal at Kika. The tofu and the fried chicken were delicious! Goat cheese toast was good. The lamb shoulder was very tasty and the meat..."
Jessica Villavicencio
"Ordered fried chicken, market fish crudo, beef tartare and hot peach pie with ice cream. Overall, the dishes (piccolo) were well done and presented..."
See Hwee Yeo
"Had an amazing birthday dinner here for my partner. We are vegan - the food was amazing and the service was fast. All the meals were delicious. ..."
Colleen J
"Excellent. The best and most genuine service I had in my whole trip to NZ. Really friendly and attentive. The food was great some unusual..."
Gregg Carnaffan
"Decadent and very sharable meal- one of the best we’ve had in New Zealand. We ordered a few starters— the salmon and the fried chicken— and..."
Joshua Smith
"Brilliant …. Staff super accommodating in giving us a table with no reservation and then an outstanding meal all the way with great timing between..."
Nico Boni
"Food was fine dining, with a bit more smart causal dining feel. We walked in without reservations and we got sitted at high table right next to the..."
C. M.
"Surprised that such an amazing restaurant is tucked away in the hidden nook and crannies of Wanaka. ALL the piccolos were on point! Each one was..."
Dan Le
"We did the set menu with 8 friends. This was probably the best restaurant experience I have ever had in New Zealand. The food was incredible, great..."
Zoe Ward
"absolutely one of the best meals we’ve had on our travels! thoughtful wine parings, delicious menu, knowledgeable and engaging staff. best clams..."
Jess Frankel Carrel
"Great food, great service, great beers and great wine. Can't go wrong here! Ensure you book in advance..."
Devang Patel
"Not too posh, no obvious dress code and the menu is designed to share. We went with the trust the chef option for $80pp without wine pairings.
The..."
Daniel Chew
"just had cocktails and desert. loved the kitchens ideas. Their presentations and platings were decent, but the flavors were decidely bland. I loved..."
Andrew Kumar
"One of the best meals that we have had in NZ, South Island.
We had the beef tartare and seared tuna for starters; the presentation, combination of..."
"Totally delicious! We had the Beef Carpaccio which was to die for, followed by pizza and the gnocchi with beef cheeks and pecorino. Amazing food,..."
Rachael Keenan
"Fab meal and great staff. Just popped in and able to squeeze us in. A really enjoyable time which totally..."
Dawn DW
"The Ragu Bolognese with pappardelle is to die for!!! Best bolognese I’ve ever tried. The service was A1 as..."
Kimmie Warner
"We had dinner on Valentine's Day and it was amazing. The clams are as entree were one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. Great service..."
Jennifer Tracey
"Knoshi and beef cheeks and rubarb pie for dessert absolutely awesome and great comfort..."
Doug Thoma
"I could eat the Beef Carpaccio morning, noon and night - so many amazing flavours on one..."
Chrissy Van Der Jeugd
"Amazing food! Amazing pizza! Actually the last pizza cheff, from Brazil was..."
Danillo Santana
"I am a local and love this..."
Wendy Critchley
"The food is quite authentic and nice. It's however slightly on a very safe and bland side.You must instruct the server before hand about your..."
Mehtabolism
"What an experience. The food was great. The pizza was to die for along with the potato skins as well as the mushroom bruschetta. Service was super..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Decided to pop in here for dinner on our first night in Wanaka. On entering we were told the restaurant was busy and we would have to vacate within..."
Binula
"Love it! Headed to Francesca’s for dinner around 7 and they were pretty much full. Luckily they were able to fit us in for an hr dinner. We ordered..."
Loz Arthur
"Just dropped in for dinner at Francesca’s - last minute decision for some spontaneous Italian. Have to say - a very astute decision on my behalf...."
Rodney
"Had the braised octopus casarecce, merino lamb shoulder pappardelle and potato skins. I really loved the texture of the pasta, it tasted very..."
Fatcat
"Simply amazing. Best gnocchi (braised beef) I've ever had. Everything was amazing, Great service too. Can't stop thinking about it. Also had a good..."
Jayde
"Firstly the Italian wine selection is amazing! Such rich flavours. The gnocchi is to die and so creamy. Such a great vibe inside. Dessert was yum!..."
Olivia Wadham
"Pleasantly surprised but the food decor and service it was also great value! Wine selection and ambience was also great! Really recommend the prawn..."
Neil De Zoysa
"A fantastic rustic-feel Italian kitchen (albeit in a brand new building!). The food is very hearty and filling as you would expect, great selection..."
Jessi67
"Located just behind Speight's at the Town Circle, Francesca is a busy place. Reservations during rush hours are advised.The service was..."
Rahul Ajmera
"A modern interpretation of Italy meets Wanaka. The outcome: delicious cuisine in a stylish setting. Our group enjoyed good service and a variety of..."
David Palfreyman
"Once we found Francesca's, there just didn't seem to be any reason to eat anywhere else in Wanaka. So we didn't. But over four days, we ate and drank..."
Onara
"Gnocchi was incredible, best meal I have had in a long time. Great friendly staff and service. Will be hard to try other places I would like to go..."
Tom
"Went in for dinner had the slow cooked beef gnocchi it would melt as you breath on it. Was soo soft loved every bite...#PERFECT and the polenta chips..."
Mo Kara
"Francesca’s happened to be the best place we’d eaten on the entire trip, and also happened to be some of the best food we’ve eaten outside of..."
Heneedsfood
"This is a great Italian restaurant, tucked away in the ski service town of Wanaka.Menu is generous and food quality is great.A welcome..."
TheHungryRanga
"Hit and miss. We booked ahead and dined as a family. My order of pasta was enjoyable but my partner was disappointed with the risotto. Kids liked the..."
Bronwyn
"We had a lovely meal here, however I will give one caveat, it is a pizza bar so don't expect a full menu. Once I got over my initial disappointment..."
Iceman
"Great food with excellent service to boot!! One of the best carpaccio I've had!! Go Go Go but reservation recommended or else you probably won't get..."
Sharon
"It’s always a good sign when you walk into a restaurant on a weekday evening, and the place is full (especially when you’ve made a booking in..."
Kiwi Foodie
"I was lucky enough to get out to Wanaka and try out this Italian restaurant. It was a beautiful day outside so we sat out in their lovely outdoor..."
Linny
"We arrived at the restaurant on a Wednesday evening without a reservation and were seated speedily. We shared a salad of blue cheese and pears (figs..."
Hamish Caithness
"An amazing Italian restaurant! We ordered both pizza and pastas and both were excellent. The margherita pizza was thin, crispy and baked in their..."
Dason Wong
"My friends and I (group of 4) had dinner at this establishment. The vibes were really positive, service staffs were attentive, and the food was..."
Eriffin Lim
"We decided to go in last minute and they were able to fit us in even though there were tons of bookings for the night. The atmosphere and aroma is..."
Kyle Demsher
"Visited with a group of 9 people on a Thursday night and it was packed so thankfully we had a reservation made. Pizzas were tasty. Pasta was a little..."
Yi Sze Tan
"The polenta fries were pretty good. Crispy on the outside and slightly chewy ok the inside. The rest of the dishes were on point as well.
We were..."
MH S
"had dinner for 2 on Tuesday night. booked last minute through the phone, received a nice table. the atmosphere and setting was really nice and..."
peanuts
"A nice and quaint Italian restaurant! We ordered a single pizza along with a starter and both were great. The parma ham pizza was thin, crispy and..."
Timothy Lim
"Great place to have amazing pizza and pasta. The caprese salad was terrific, and the Vitello Tonnato was good, but a little too filling for me for..."
Ivel E. Iraheta
"🍴 Francesca’s Italian Kitchen Wanaka
Taste Rating 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
🏮 Review 🏮 Oh my, this Italian restaurant is outstanding. The..."
彭笙瑞
"My wife and I had the most amazing experience here!! She had secretly booked the outdoor green house seating, which is literally a mini greenhouse..."
"Great Japanese restaurant, friendly staff and wonderful owner who served us authentic sashimi dinner. Very reasonable price, $28 for 12 piece of very..."
Katie Ng
"Had the tonkatsu $29 and shoyu ramen $27. Great service and good food. On the pricy side for the portion..."
Nic
"I really enjoyed the sashimi bento box. The quality and variety exceeded my expectations. Very friendly staff, and a relaxed atmosphere. Definitely..."
David Little
"Our first time to dine here, as a Japanese Restau lover I can say.. thumbs up to their Spicy Miso Ramen here...love the..."
Khara Mia
"We had a delicious sashimi dish (salmon sashimi don), Japanese fried chicken and pork curry. Highly recommend this cute spot! Owner takes a lot of..."
katiehillusc
"I’hv been to Japan and it’s taste exactly like Japan. Awesome dinner we had..."
AJ
"Good but not great. They can do better in serving fresher, tastier food in a more aesthetically nice dining setting.
Great people, clearly from..."
Ian Tracy
"So delicious ! I would come back again...."
Catherinegp2
"Best friendly Japanese Restaurant in..."
Garry Ko
"Delicious meal,the ramen was very nice ,we are too hungry,forgot take the..."
T
"Loved it here, the gentleman serving us was very generous with his time which always makes the whole experience sweeter. We had ramen and a tasting..."
Kim Chapman
"What a great place for dinner. Very cosy seating, we had a very large group so had to wait for other patrons to leave so we could seat together...."
Ben Wilson
"Excellent Japan experience. The food was delicious and the hosts were super friendly. We loved the ambiance in this tiny restaurant, the big table..."
Eva De Smet
"Really authentic Japanese food run by a wonderful Japanese family. Lovely atmosphere, and deliciously refreshing food prepared with lots of love and..."
Jennifer Sok
"The moment we walked in, I knew we were in a restaurant that was the real deal. The menu is simple, yet offers enough variety to please most. Reading..."
"Super long wait for coffee with staff chatting and taking their time to get orders out. I waited a painfully long time for 2 coffees. However, it was..."
Lifelovetravelfood
"had the bagel, taste very nice, will be back again for sure, relaxing feel as well.friends had the steam bao which is very nice too.only..."
JimmyJAY
" Came here after a hike. The large coffee is ginormous which made for an epic time. That’s all I got so can’t say much. Good ambiance. Nice..."
Lilly Hooper
"Thank you for the great service!We came by early in the morning for a quick take-away coffee & bite to eat. The service was on point from..."
Jen Martins
"Great little cafe close to the beach, very central on the main strip. We came here twice for a convenient coffee stop and they were quick and..."
Frank
"Beautiful location, get a table upstairs and you get to see the prime location, lake wanaka, food is good, staff is very friendly. Got latte and..."
Shaily Uppal
"Kai Whakapai is a small cafe/bar across from Lake Wanaka. Always good vibes - breakfast, lunch or dinner. They've got a great selection of beers. The..."
The Taste Bud
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Snownini0819
"Love the place, location especially. Staff is amazing!!!! The place and the staff has that vibe which will make you walk-in again and again...."
Bhagyashri Deepak Pawar
"Great little cafe and evening dinner right on the lake!! Popped in for lunch eats and had a delightful meal! Menu looked great but decided to try the..."
Loz Arthur
"With a lovely atmosphere, outdoor seating and some excellent beers on tap, Kai is an excellent bar to visit.The service is good, but it..."
Rahul Ajmera
"Massive as serve of chips... Mind you for $9.20 you'd expect it to be! Easily feeds 4 people. The tuatara drop they have is great for those who enjoy..."
Crumpet King
"Recommended by my airbnb host and right at the lakefront, I could see it was a popular stop as it was packed with people! It is order at the counter..."
ShoRt
"They've got the best pizza I have ever had, conjun chicken pizza is really good, I love the cream cheese on the top, that is awesome!!! Brunch is not..."
Eugena Han
"We had amazing coffee, full breakfast (very nice) and buckwheat pancakes and marscapone yummy. Very vibrant atmosphere and professional service...."
Mary
"The Eggs Bene to cure a hangover after the Rugby World Cup final were sooo good! Good strong coffee and a relaxed atmosphere meant you could hide in..."
Dan Whittington
"You cant deny how good the eggs are. I enjoy dining here for brunch whenever I am in Wanaka as I like the menu and the coffee is well made. Only..."
Nikki
"We just chanced upon this eatery while exploring Wanaka and we liked it's vibe. I was happy to see its menu as it had multiple vegetarian options...."
Hiral Shah
"Great breakfast at Kai Whakapai in Wanaka. Loved the honey scone and big breakfast. Coffee and hot chocolate were top-notch.
The eatery has a cozy..."
ThianYong Chan
"Very yummy smoked salmon pizza , highly recommend. 🥰🙏🏻 staffs are very friendly, introducing beers based on our preference , great..."
Khasseli Tanuwijaya
"Pizza was good, service was fast. They have a huge beer on tap selection to choose from. Convenient for a meal while checking out the lake. Had the..."
SChan
"We ate here for breakfast one day and the meals did not disappoint. The coffee could’ve been slightly hotter and the lady taking the orders..."
Rob Collins
"Chill vibes with friendly servers ready for a quick chat when not serving. They have 16 craft beers on tap - BEER HEAVEN to me. I was recommended the..."
Jean1 Teoh
"Excellent location. We walked in for lunch. Varieties of main meal is not much to choose from. Open steak sandwiches, beef burgers, and pizza are all..."
TheNZLILY
"My friend and I were craving Pizzas for so long and this Salmon one was looking delicious on the menu.
Let me tell you it was better than our..."
axelle
"We love to come here and have a pizza when we stay in Wanaka.
I've tried Margherita and meat lover pizza, I like the former more. It's tasty enough..."
蔡孟哲（Morn）
"These guys are known for their award winning beers, but if you there during the day, get a cappuccino, it's the on the money. Did have mushroom pizza..."
"Great food, and well priced. Option for a table at the bar or slightly little more formal, and sit down in the restaurant. Also has outdoor seating..."
Rob Collins
"Came in on a Tuesday about 130pm for lunch. Place was empty and the staff weren’t particularly friendly. Food was excellent though so they..."
Teowai Ratahi
"We dined here on Tuesday night, with my partner. It's a funky space, the staff were super friendly and very accommodating to my partner's coeliac..."
Neats G
"Very nice. Chill vibes, tidy and speedy service. Well priced beers, we had two for $20 👌
Food was delicious. Definitely worth stopping..."
Jesse Taylor
"Delicious soup, he loved the sausage n mash.
Good fast service
Comfy seats.
And reasonable prices..."
Lynda Francis
"Very good and dependably consistent with the food quality. There were six of us and they served us quickly and the food was very good. The staff were..."
Joe Ninety
"We had dinner here on a Friday night when the holidays started. There were about 40 or more people but even though there was a large amount of people..."
Alex Kon
"A great restaurant with really good food. The atmosphere was nice and the wait staff very friendly. Their signature dish of the lamb shanks was..."
Lrmarks2003
"This is the best dinner we have since we arrived in NZ 3 days ago. We loved what we have ordered and totally enjoyed our dinner. Service is good..."
pearlyn ng
"We accidentally stumbled upon this place while looking for a place that served early dinner in Wanaka. It has a very spacious dining and drinking..."
Join the Travelling Pair
"Like the ambience, I had market fish not bad. The waiter was attentive and friendly towards my kid. Kid friendly restaurant for..."
Xavier Lum
"The restaurant is located right next to the lake and at thw entrance to town center. We visited at 6pm for early dinner and nearly all the outdoor..."
TheNZLILY
"Incredible food and great service, Ribeye steak was so tasty and portions were huge, Go for tbeir roast potatoes, you won't regret..."
Steve Kavanagh
"Speights Ale House Wānaka, it’s been a while! I arrived on sunset, so beautiful. This restaurant appeared so inviting and the atmosphere was so..."
Oliver Sloan
"Great selection of wine and for sure the great Speight's beers on tap!
Food here is just amazing! Big plates and the price is totally..."
Lisa Gloeckner
"Came here to eat twice while in Wanaka. Great environment with friendly staff. Can get really busy during dinner time, but can sit and order from the..."
Steven Hung
"A fantastic place, lots of seating options for outside and in, also incredibly friendly staff. They don't do cocktails but they do have real bailies..."
Crispy John Dory Green Lipped Mussels Foam Garlic Scales
Scallops
Gluten Free Eggs on Toast
Duck
Waffles
Café
Café
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had dinner tonight at Alchemy. Food was stunning. The platter as a starter had items not usually found on a standard platter and both mains were top..."
Hamish Girvan
"Holy crap, after the last place we went to in Wanaka, this place is the shiz!!! What a fantastic place, great service, very friendly staff, and..."
Leith Marshall
"Fantastic food options. I was looking for something vegan and they did not disappoint! I had the black rice pudding and fruit and it was..."
Shane Mingins
"Went to Alchemy after the duck race on Sunday for brunch with two families including four hungry toddlers. We walked in the door and Alchemy was flat..."
Andy Harridge
"Two for one night, the meals were superb. The service spectacular. We are rating this one in the top three of our meals in our 3 weeks we have been..."
Jenni Watt
"The best meal we've had from Auckland to Queenstown, thoroughly enjoyable, so good had 3 courses, staff were also great, we'll done guys, keep up the..."
Ashley Dow
"The food was absolutely amazingly yummy!!! And the staff are super friendly..."
Kylee Hurst
"Lovely restaurant. Excellent food. Great service. Delicious coffee. Would recommend it to..."
Susan Conradie
"Best brownie I have ever tasted !
They seem a bit understaffed but managed well!
Great experience - people from Sydney..."
Anjii Mehmet
"Great cafe, excellent selection of food on menu to suit all budgets and taste. Very cool decor..."
Andrew Bisset
"Very friendly and efficient service, great wine and tasty food. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the magic..."
Anthony Palmowski
"Awesome view. Great coffee with Latte..."
Joe V. Veen Coelho
"Tasty food at a fair price, good portions, nice indoor seating and friendly staff. Great place to grab lunch when in..."
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"Perfect spot on the Wanaka strip for the amateur diner, with solid outdoor tables ideal for taking in the charms of the town and people watching. You..."
Frank
"We chose Alchemy as our date night spot and we were delighted! Modern, rustic and moody. The food and wine are gorgeous - you'll find they offer a..."
Teggert
"Currently sitting right now with mountain view in this cafe! Love love the view including the wanaka lake. This place has a good vibe with some edm..."
Ieseon
"Nice customer service. Food is good made with good quality ingredients. However it lacking the complexity. Interior design was just urban casual..."
MelbfoodCritic
"Loved it so much we came back the next day for breakfast again! Good coffee and great menu! Fast and friendly service and free wifi and lots of..."
Courtney Taylor
"This was our go to place in wanaka for the week. The restaurant service was extraordinarily fast, even when busy. However the coffees usually took a..."
Stacy Heyman
"Like this place a lot. Drop by for breakfast every time I'm here, mostly because it's a bit quieter and there are lovely views of the lake with..."
Kbel
"A five star dinner experience without doubt! We have been here for over a week now travelling the South Island and this is the best meal we have had..."
Greig Stuart Torpey
"1 of only 2 smart NZ cuisine restaurants in town that are open for dinner in the summer of 2023. Sharp, efficient service, well-trained friendly..."
Dave Westover
"The last 2days in Wānaka this year, and is the last 2days of their opening. But One that need to come to an end. All the best for you..."
Zhang Jaclyn
"Lovely establishment. We spent a few hours here on two occasions, the staff were happy for us to be on our laptops and charging ports were available..."
John Stewart
"Wow wow wow. Went here with my partner. We ordered the mushroom/ hash brown stack and the BLAT. My partner loved his meal and I tasted the hash..."
Deanne
"Everything we ordered was pretty great but the standout for me was the Vietnamese pork crepe. It was delicious and something out of the ordinary!..."
Dana L
"Excellent service but a somewhat limited menu. However, most of what was served was nice. Aged steak was a bit chewy and disappointing given how..."
Derek Phyn
"Loved Alchemy! Had stunning cocktails and dinner while in town and really enjoyed it. Great vibe, lovely staff and yummy food. Their bfast was also..."
Lara H
"We discovered Alchemy on our second day in Wanaka. Louis makes the best coffee that we've had in NZ and the cinnamon scrolls are to die for. The..."
Tracey L
"The Fried Chicken and Waffles was one of the best dishes my partner and I have..."
Olivia
"Best brunch I've had. Have to recommend the pork belly! The food was great, this is a cute cafe with an amazing..."
Adrian Albuquerque
"Adore this cafe’s vibe. Great coffee, food and staff. My go to breakfast spot when in Wānaka and when I need to get some mahi done with a great..."
Belinda
"Great friendly staff fantastic soup nice and spicy. Used the toilet and found the dryer real jet great for drying but perhaps something under it to..."
Stuart Ross
"Brunch on a busy Saturday morning. Love the vibes and customer service is impeccable. The eggs and toast are on point..."
Danny Lee
"Really liked this place and it looked popular with the locals. Great vibe going on, busy little place. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Lots..."
Andy James
"Great food. Great service. Cozy and recently refurbished. Best cafe lake views in town. You can't go wrong at..."
Social Climber with Streaky Bacon and Poached Eggs
Pork
Scones
Indian Spiced Rice
Flat White
Prawns
Betty's Bacon Butty
Banana Bread
Smokey Seafood Chowder
english breakfast
Totally Nuts
Burger
hot chocolate
Polenta
Sugar Free Almond Chai Tea
porridge
Eggs Benedict
Shredded Chicken Soft Shell Taco with Chipotle Chimichurri and Pickled Onions
croissants
Toasts
Chicken Sandwich
Granola
Halloumi
Cheese Scone
Cakes
Salad
Risotto
Fish Tacos
Salmon
Eggs and Toast
Lamb Shoulder
Vegan Toastie
Lamb
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
Café
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow the best food in alongggggggg time.
The pumpkin almond dish was amazing and the shared lamb dish brilliant too.
Oh and omg the crumble and..."
Kent Allan
"Delicious food. Great drinks menu.. loved the deli Also :)
Happy, helpful staff. Great vibe. Kid friendly too!
Highly..."
Suzy Lee
"It was a great night for 2 couples. We were waited on by the owner who was very engaging and friendly.
The fondue for four was wonderful. We were..."
Mark Burns
"Absolutely fantastic meal! Service, food and wine selection and atmosphere perfect. Best place in Wanaka by far. Keep up the great work..."
Deb Sutton
"Stopped here on our NZ road trip as had been recommended by a Wanaka local. The cheese scones and coffee did not disappoint. Service excellent...."
Margo Roxburgh
"Awesome food and service. � our waiter was very lovely and sorted our extra wishes as..."
Franciska Geldmacher
"The food was great and staff friendly. Would definitely go again and recommend to..."
Rachael Leslie
"I love the coffee at Federal. The barista knows his stuff. The foods always good but the best thing, the staff are always so..."
Clint McRae
"I love the place and staff food is the best coffee is..."
Ben Suncin
"The place for coffee and breakfast in Wanaka. Great bacon butty had by us and a bit of food envy happened watching the food coming out to the many..."
Ian Wright
"Spent Xmas Eve outside Federal Diner, had a really lovely meal and all the staff was..."
Michelle Watts
"Second day on a row at Fed Diner/Fedeli - the pork roti lunch dish is fantastic - and my daughter loves the vegan cakes - hope to sneak in again..."
Hamish Girvan
"Went here for a quick pick up based on other reviews. Tried the Almond croissant and brioche. Both were pretty good and the coffee was good as..."
Parik Andhare
"We stopped by and got the eggs Benedict which were simple but delicious. The eggs were hot and runny. The coffee was a bit bitter however. Friendly..."
Bear Noms
"Just had the most incredible breakfast at the Federal Diner & it was absolutely delicious! The place was a buzz with plenty of atmosphere yet the..."
Brooke Burgess
"We came here for breakfast on a busy Saturday morning, it was the first place we walked past coming out of AirBnB, what a little Gem.The staff..."
Let Laura Eat
"I stumbled across this little hide away place on one of my strolls of Wanaka.What drew me to the menu was the 'Vegan toastie'. I was..."
VeganVonTeese
"We had a delicious breakfast in this bustling little cafe hidden down a wee alley way - the coffee was fantastic and the food was really tasty...."
Foodandwinefan
"We went for dinner and it was absolutely delicious! We had the fish of the day, risotto special and the Angus steak and all were amazing. If you have..."
Michelle Veysey
"We came here on a busy Sunday morning. The staff were nice but it was a little bit awkward waiting around for a table. They split up our group until..."
The Taste Bud
"Food was great, the chicken curry soup was delicious and the decor of Federal Diner was awesome, service was pretty good too. Only thing that stopped..."
Emma Bann
"The food here is consistently good, but this place seems to get overwhelmed when it is busy on public holidays. My baked eggs became fried eggs. The..."
Hamish.rutherford
"Awesome atmosphere, great buzzing cafe and yummy food. Ordered the bananarama smoothie and the rottie roll, my friend has a glass of local roase and..."
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"Cute but a bit too hipster for me. Off the main strip along the lake, but still great views from it even though it's set in the back streets. I was..."
Kbel
"Rated this a 4 as I didn't manage to eat here because ran out of time. But first impression is great friendly service as the guy made me a good iced..."
ShoRt
"An unsuspecting cafe in Wanaka, set off the main tourist strip, you probably only know it is there if you are in the know.I decided to give..."
Rosemary Young
"Coffee was average. If you get a get one don't get a double shot because a single is quite strong in the first place. A little loud but awesome vibe...."
Tash Rawlinson
"It's not on the main drag, nor is it apparent from the street. But Federal Diner is a cosy friendly delicious hideaway for breakfast or..."
Onara
"Great place for breakfast - warm and good service. I am not a cooked breaky guy but if you want to breakout this place has super food and the..."
Robin McKay
"Baked delights tempt you as you walk in past the kitchen counter – pastries, scones and bikkies and the smell of coffee hangs in the air, tempting..."
Heneedsfood
"Having read about Federal Diner and it's extended hours for dinner (seasonal) in the AirNZ mag, we had to go. Seven of us went along, we had booked..."
Catherine Carran
"I’ve always only been to Urban Grind for my cheese scones whenever I’m in Wanaka until a friend suggested Federal Diner cos he thinks they make..."
Cynthia MacQuarrie
"Absolutely amazing banana bread. It’s enormous so sharing is recommended. Great hot chocolate, eggs on toast, and bacon butty too. Staff were very..."
Felicity Craft
"Lovely food and service. Everything was fantastic and it all was ready very quick. Great breakfast spot with the..."
S Martini
"Our favourite go to for coffee and lunch.
Great service, amazing food, perfect coffee. What more do you want?!
The seafood chowder is to die..."
Greg Spark
"Yum yum. Have become a bacon butty fan since arriving in NZ. This one was very tasty with an egg added. Daughter loved her eggs Benedict. Plus we..."
F Mitchell
"Nicely tucked in a corner, this place serves pretty yummy scones and egg benedict's! Kids' pasta n pizza were wiped out in a flash. Nice ambience..."
Candis Yeo
"Outstanding food! Appreciated that they made our bacon extra crispy and poached eggs over hard as requested. Especially enjoyed the organic..."
Lavender Trees Demello
"Great little find, superb and attentive service, great food (Scones, granola, eggs - every meal was a winner). Cannot recommend highly..."
Stephe Wilks
"Tucked away in a little alley, it can be slightly hard to find. Reasonable prices for wanaka food scene. Must have - date scones. Fluffy and crispy..."
Bumble Bee
"Excellent food options with awesome service from the Staff. Tried alot of dishes all was good and very..."
Lynx Annexsia
"Ordered the vegan toastie with gluten free bread and vegan cheese. Yummy and definitely better than average. I also ordered fresh beet juice, small..."
C. M.
"The food here was great! The eggs were super well done and the cheese scone was perfect! Highly..."
Chris Lamb
"Great coffee and scones. We were served by an gentleman who gave exceptional service and was really kind. After l wished l asked him his name. We..."
Chela Cain
"Absolutely 5 stars. One of the best breakfast places I've ever been to as for nice, cheery vibe and INCREDIBLE food...."
Kelly Bessem
"Can't wait to get back there for brunch. We went there for my wife's birthday. Food, atmosphere, and staff were all
Brilliant..."
Sam Ohanian
"Perhaps the best eggs Benedict in Wanaka or even south island! The cafe is hidden in a small alley and they are one of the few cafes that open real..."
Brian He
"Great place! Popped in for dinner 3 times over a week it was so good. Had seafood chowder twice (absolutely superb!) and beef roti once (messy but..."
Jon Dawson
"Busy public holiday in Wanaka Central, everyone wants a good nosh and java...very happy to be greeted by a friendly staff she has her hands full and..."
Anita Billings
"What a find! Amazing food from a great menu. Lamb burger with beetroot infused in the pattie. Coffee was pretty good too. Friendly staff were very..."
"We had our lunch here on a nice sunny afternoon. The place was nice and relaxed (think there’s no women’s world cup happening in the..."
Sheng Jie
"Excellent food for a bar. The burger is perfectly done, even the French fries, the clam chowder is so filling and rich and tasty. One of the best..."
Ray文 “ChampagneRayman”
"What an awesome experience. Service, food and atmosphere was superb. We had a window table so could also enjoy the view of gorgeous Wanaka.
Live..."
Chris Davey
"Large and comfortable bar with great views of Lake Wanaka
Stopped by for lunch on a cold windy day
Spicy wedges with sweet chili and sour cream were..."
Ribeye
"The place to get a good feed and a variety of Lake Bar. The food serving sizes are great, especially after a day on the mountain. Did a couple of..."
Peta Lucas
"Could not speak more highly of the service the staff provided to us. The food was delicious, we tried a few tapas including the onion rings, garlic..."
Lauren J
"First taste of venison and it was great! Some other menu options would have been nice but then I'm fussy! Service was lovely although sometimes hard..."
Helen Ashton
"Had dinner here last night. Extremely good food. Service was friendly & efficient. Really enjoyed it. Highly recommend the Venison & the Seafood..."
Janine Yates
"Yummy food had beef short rib which were devine just melted off bone very tasty. Great winter rib warmer! Chicken burger yummy & lived up to what you..."
Bryce Miller
"Good food and service. Though we waited awhile for the food during lull period (around 3-4pm), staff was friendly, offered us to change to booth..."
"I loved this place!! The food was excellent and so was the atmosphere! That was the first eggs benedict ive ever had and I fell in love! Nothing..."
Shannon Abernathy
"Arrived on a busy night. Staff were quite nice & knowledgeable! Food was excellent! We had duck, ribeye & cod. All quite good! Have to recommend..."
Adam Lilienfeld
"Totally amazing food. Goat was Devine, mushroom and feta strudel was to die for. Kid's menu fantastic. As for the desserts. What can we say except-..."
Tania Lesley Goss
"Popped in to Relishes for a spontaneous meal last night and as usual it surpassed all expectations. Fantastic, attentive staff and service, divine..."
Anna Allan
"A lovely cosy welcoming restaurant on a cold winters night. Chicken pate entre was lovely as were our steaks. Would visit again if in..."
Lynda Frater
"Great friendly staff, awesome coffee & best eggs benedict in town..."
Roy Rose
"Had dinner tonight and would like to say the meal was up there with the best I have had. The steak I ordered was perfectly cooked and the dessert was..."
Sylvia Jansen-Dean
"Breakfast was delicious, staff were lovely. Do..."
Bonnie Mocchetovic
"Delicious food and excellent service. Can't ask for any more. We would be happy to..."
Catherine Mitchenall
"We loved Relishes so much we ate there both nights we were in Wanaka. The food was excellent, with several choices for a non-meat eater like me; the..."
Julie Tereshchuk
"Excellent food! And I am picky! ;-) I feel it is healthy (for a burger) and the flavors are..."
Mandi Miller
"This is a gorgeous place on the main street, and perfect to sit outside and people watch. I came here for brunch and ordered the courgette and..."
Rhonni
"Great staff, very polite and welcoming 👍🏼 I ordered an ice coffee and it was pretty good. If you don’t want it too bitter I recommend mixing..."
Maxine Balani
"Absolutely delicious dinner. Great menu, amazing food. Lots of flavour. Both mains and desserts we ordered exceeded expectations. Friendly service...."
Bayside Gal
"Our favourite cafe for a cafe and a really cheesy scone.Interesting lunch food. A friendly vibe, sheepskins on the outside chairs. They even gave..."
Sally James
"One of a handful of cafes on Ardmore Street, definitely worth trying. A fairly standard menu for a cafe in a standard cafe space. I had the..."
Binula
"Delightful cafe overlooking the lake! Headed in for brunch around 11.30 and it was almost full. We ordered a bowl of lime buttered edamame beans to..."
Loz Arthur
"Although there are plenty of cafes around the lake we were lucky enough to find this one. Reasonably busy we found a table outside with views of the..."
HJ
"The food at Relishes cafe was delicious and generous. The staff were friendly and the restaurant has a good ambience, with some dim..."
Amy Wu
"Relishes is a lovely little spot on the popular cafe strip in Wanaka. Decor was nice and cosy, as was the fireplace! Breakfast was very well..."
The Taste Bud
"We always stop by in Relishes Cafe whenever we are in Wanaka. The Seafood chowder and Garlic Mozzarella Bread was superb and not to mentioned the..."
Agomong
"Pleasant cafe with friendly staff. My brunch dish was okay, I got the kumara croquettes with smoked salmon, poached egg and rocket. Thought the dish..."
Evie
"Had lunch here on a cold winters day. Good was nothing short of amazing. So good in fact we booked straight in for dinner. They have a great..."
Tessa Caton
"Warm, delicious and friendly. Checked out this place based on TripAdvisor reviews. It exceeded expectations. Menu was small but a great selection...."
Alex Morris
"Cute and Cosy. Love this cafe. Awesome, welcoming service and very child friendly with colouring activities provided. A flavoursome unique menu had..."
Bronwyn
"Views of the mountains, gorgeous. Beautiful coffee, to accompany a perfect healthy and delicious Veggie Breakfast. Asked for low fat, and got exactly..."
Sophia Borders
"Best coffee in Wanaka - consistently! The food is good too, we have tried quite a few others and always return to Relishes for the coffee...."
Dave
"My husband and I were returning home after a 5day holiday with the grandchildren and wanted a lovely adult lunch. He had Thai fish cakes....wow wow..."
Cecelia Benseman
"We had breakfast here on the Sunday morning of show weekend. We were lucky enough to get a table, many missed out. :) Even though it was extremely..."
Jeannine Watt
"Two of us had a meal at this restaurant recently while on holiday in Wanaka. The last few occasions we had dined there we were less than satisfied..."
Mark Peck
"We visited for brekkie on Easter Sunday. It was very busy and the service was a bit slow but all the dishes were very nice. I ordered scrambled eggs..."
Sara Lewis
"We were originally only stopping for a beer (they sell emersons - great local pilsner from dunedin) but the dinner menu looked so good we ended up..."
Andy
"i had a great breakfast sitting outside under their heater just lovely.i thought my waitress was exceptionally polite,fast and professional, thank..."
Terri
"Food was delicious. Staff were very lovely and offered my 2yo son toys as soon as we walked in, very..."
Evelyn Xu
"Having a stroll along the Main Street looking for a lunch spot. This cute little spot with a few tables outside and a number of mixed size tables..."
Jamie Sciban
"Great food, loved the coffee!
Serving staff were super friendly, Nat in particular was a gem, she was SO happy to make menu choice recommendations..."
Stephen Armytage
"I love Relishes in Wanaka. Some artwork or the funky tape display are some of the things to admire while you enjoy the flavoursome food, the tasty..."
Peta Lucas
"Absolutely delicious lunch at Relishes. Between our group had the chorizo and prawn salad, seafood chowder, green goddess salad and Buddha bowl - all..."
"fast and friendly service. food was pretty good. impressive rest rooms too. parking is available right..."
Woon Yang Ng
"Very good breakfast with gluten free friendly options! Service was fast, staff was friendly. I got the eggs Benedict, which was delicious and had..."
Christina L.
"Delicious food with very friendly staff. The cook let us order the lunch menu even though it was supposed to be the breakfast menu. It was very busy..."
Gemma Goodfellow
"Great food and service! The staff is very kind (shoutout to Sophie our server!) and the food was wonderful. We got the goaty roaty and seafood clam..."
"Lovely staff very friendly and customer focused. Had the wonton soup which was excellent and the kung pao chicken which was a but tangy but overall..."
Ben Austin
"First time to New Zealand,the best meal I had!!! Food is super delicious and service is fantastic too ! Special thanks to staff Allen for..."
LILI ZHANG
"Very good Sweet Sour Pork, tender on the inside, nice soft crunch on the outisde and a solid portion for price. I've had it 4 or 5 times already and..."
Caleb Shortcliffe-de Waal
"The dishes are so delicious. Authentic Cantonese food. The wait staff are also very enthusiastic! I definitely come back next..."
Keith Wong
"The food taste so good. Highly recommend. I will definitely visit here whenever I come to..."
sarah chen
"The best Chinese Restaurant in Wanaka, especially when you have tried everyone from Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Kaikoura, Greymouth to..."
Carter C
"The best Chinese food in town!
The food is amazing, the portion is generous and the lady owner is super friendly.
We ordered roasted duck, sweet and..."
Yeong Jiann Ooi
"Very friendly staff Keith 😃
Good food by Cook Cheng 👍🏻
Grateful that they still serve us despite near to closing time and very good service..."
JL Chang
"Delicious food with friendly staff. There's a normal menu along with additional menus with amazing traditional Chinese meals such as roast pork and..."
Kevin Young
"run by a Chinese family. stir fried mixed vegetables tasted like mum’s home cooked food, but the other dishes were not authentic Chinese food -..."
Woon Yang Ng
"I had the combination fried noodles, hot and sour soup and fried wontons all for $41. Truly couldn’t fault the meal. Best fried noodles I’ve had..."
"Very considering staff and proper cafe food and good as a good sydney cafe. Would come back every trip. We are actually surprised by its overall food..."
Charles Huang
"Great food quick and efficient service over a busy long weekend a no surcharge! Coffee was fantastic. Will be going back again next time we're in..."
Kirstie Jory
"Warm cafe. Friendly staff. Good food. We had a big breakfast and a french toast with caramelized bananas - the portions were super filling and..."
Prashanth Bhaskaran
"Staff was very friendly and helpful and the eggs benny wasn’t too bad but the bacon was a bit burnt and the whole experience tasted a bit too..."
Carlos Ferrari
"Nice fresh food. Coffee was ok. Staff unorganized but it was first thing in the..."
Scott
"Absolutely fantastic food, the coffee is good, the baking is mostly gluten free and you would never know! So tasty I had to go straight back the next..."
Aiya.x
"Best bacon and egg bagel I have ever had and complimented with an astounding coffee! Incredibly friendly staff, the chef even came out to ask how my..."
Reid Eberwein
"Excellent latte, perfect service, and a beautiful atmosphere. One of my favorite Cafes I've been to in NZ.
I had a latte and cheese scone. Very..."
Joshua Howard
"Wow. I've just been in here and had the tastiest tumeric latte. It's house made and so is their spicy chai, so no added nasties like sugar.(They add..."
Susan Denham
"Lovely cooked breakfast and coffee, can’t fault the quality of either.
As others have said service is a little on the slow side, I was on not rush..."
Ross Hendry
"Great atmosphere, coffee tasted great and for being very busy they provided quick service. Free WiFi is always a bonus. Food looked delicious and not..."
Jose Arias
"Fast service, friendly staff, great..."
Jamie Bailey
"Friendly service. Great quality food. Had their French Toast and Egg Bene. Good serving size. Thumbs..."
"We came to this place at night, it was very busy.We seated outside because there is no table inside. The service was very good, they move us..."
Yayas Hendarto
"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Bar with nice Beer and Pizza in WanakaThey had specials..."
곰정안
"The Water Bar is definitely guaranteed to be a good night. The staff are nice. There's tv's everywhere showing snowboarding etc which is awesome, the..."
The Taste Bud
"Stopped in for lunch and got a chicken burger and nachos. Hubby wasn't able to finish the nachos they were that filling - but a great flavour! I..."
Michal Jefferson
"Came here on a Monday night due to the specials. 5.30-6.30 $4 beers and 241 all main meals from 5pm onwards. Ordered the lamb shoulder. To..."
ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood
"Went here on Wanaka Show weekend it was busy but meals were served quickly and the food was divine. Bar staff were amazing and when we had a small..."
Vannessa A
"Best steak I have had in a very long time.. would definitely be back for more if I could... highly recommend the blue cheese sauce. Nice wines at a..."
amanda percy
"Oh what amazing food here! If you are up for a salad, go for the crispy chicken salad. Absolutely delicious! The steak with butter garlic sauce is..."
tejas chavan
"Food was really good. Service from the bar staff was excellent. Not so good from the waitress who took our order though. Very indifferent, didn't..."
Janine Yates
"Visited on our first night in Wanaka and grabbed a table at their outdoor patio overlooking the lake around sunset. You go up to the counter to..."
Jennifer Johnson
"Wonderful food and wine. Small comment would be that there were too many mustard seeds in the mash, but still recommend for dinner and drinks. Great..."
Genevieve Banks
"Wow! We stopped here Thursday night just because I looked like a great view for some of us tourists. We ended staying for the steak special much and..."
Zack Krause
"Came early (5pm ish) got busy quick! Food was incredible and the wings were $1 each! When they say crispy they mean crispy! So good!! Lamb shank was..."
Heidi
"Water Bar actually exceeded expectations. Very good service (waiter had remarkable memory). Quick turnaround and flexible for allergies. Nice food...."
Derek Phyn
"This restaurant is by far one of my favorites!!! It has the best seafood chowder 😍 good customer service, good food, everything is perfect! Thanks..."
María Belén Fernández
"Ideal stop at the end of the day on the hill. Relax with a Beer, meal or snack overlooking the lakefront. Excellent service..."
Aleks Milojevic
"Cheeseburger with angus omgggg very delicious i love it 😍😍😍 and price very normal 😍😍🇳🇿🇳🇿 good service nice atmosphere..."
gosmami
"Nice pub with a magnificent view! The food was quite decent, with a good selection of beers. It was trivia night the day we visited, and it was great..."
Himanshu Punj
"Absolutely amazing place to be with friends and family. The barstaff are incredibly friendly, and the kitchen staff cook amazing meals. Siena is the..."
Joey Czornookyj
"We had the Thursday night steak..."
Michael Engemann
"Great service. Friendly staff. Food was good. We will be back next time in town.
We happen to go on a Wednesday night. Witch was $1 chicken night...."
Andy Scott
"Had lunch here twice during our stay in Wanaka. Good views of the lakefront, the buttermilk chicken burger is tasty. Also had a pumpkin and feta..."
Du Wolfgramm
"Shout-out to water bar for serving us the most delicious fish tacos in NZ! My friend also loved the lamb shank which was really tender. Perfect view..."
Brian He
"Banging good place for a meal, drinks or parties! Regular events such as weekly quiz nights are awesome. Try their wings night on..."
"Super quick service, excellent coffee and FINALLY a place that does decent almond milk! Would have come back again if we'd been in Wanaka longer -..."
Lifelovetravelfood
"Great place for a meal or coffee. We have been here twice during our recent trip and both times we had great meals and coffees. However, it is the..."
Jen Martins
"Best cafe around. Their Hot Chocolates best in wanaka. Definitely reccommended for Breakkie. Nice and friendly customer service. Close to the lake...."
Pradeep Cherukkur
"My partner and I had a quick lunch here before getting ready for an event. This cafe seems to have a good cabinet and menu selection. Locals were..."
Emma W
"Nice all day breakfast and lunch menu. The hot chocolate was spot on with a decent amount of foam. Pancakes were yum and friends eggs on toast were..."
Lisa Reynolds
"Really enjoyed this place. Three of us went for lunch, and were quite impressed with the selection of food - they even had a gluten free+vegan..."
Claire Pettigrew
"Been here two mornings in a row! Food is good, gotta try their specials and seafood platter. Mocha is perfect , not too thick but keeping the..."
Kelvin Yu
"When I visit a cafe just for coffee, I don't usually write a review, unless it is unusually good or abominably bad. Several times I've dropped into..."
Kaydubya
"I ordered a hot cappuccino, it doesn’t taste good as I expected as the taste of the coffee is too sour for me, no aroma. However, it has a rich..."
Uyen Thu Vo
"Great coffee. Great service. Friendly staff. Environmentally thoughtful. Cosy , busy, popular Cafe. Fun decorations. Put thought into making..."
Leanna Marsh
"Incredible coffee! Best I had in Wanaka. Also tasty vegetarian sausage roll. Decor is a bit dated but a nice cosy feel. The staff were very nice and..."
Pippa Harding
"Coffee is good! A more chocolate my blend
Coffee is usually a double espresso shot so no need to ask for a double shot unless you want 4 shots of..."
Jo Muirhead
"Amazing food with some great flavors. The mountaineer's fuel breakfast was great, but I could have done without the homemade sausage; Too much..."
Michael Watson
"We arrived 10 mins before they closed. To my dismay they gave me the most fantastic service:) I’ve been twice and I’ll be a repeat customer for..."
Liam Doherty
"I got the Montreal and my partner got the eggs Benedict, both really delicious, fresh and tasty. Great coffee and English breakfast tea..."
Emma Murphy
"Felt welcome and comfortable, best coffee in the South Island.
Food was delicious and the staff were so friendly without being..."
Andree Reynolds
"Very good coffee, fast and friendly service. Good vibe about the..."
Andy Smith
"We love visiting your Cafe when we're in Wanaka. Great food, and the young girl that works for you is a legend. Never stops moving, and saved me..."
Sharon Vanrensburg
"We love this place, the owner us so pleasant, always warmly greeted and the food is a delight. Highly recommended to..."
Rick Woodward
"Great food, delicious coffee. I recommend the Reuben and the salmon..."
Alicia Osland
"Great service, clean environment, upbeat vibe, prompt food delivery. Variety of dietary options available and 🏳️🌈 flag on the door.
Happy..."
Meshell Rickard
"Some of the most delicious coffee we’ve had in New Zealand. Care clearly goes into the drinks that are served here rather than a side..."
Emma Brooks
"Love my coffee here. Great food - a bit pricey for a quantity but... Not for the quality :) good service, good..."
"Don't often give 5 stars but I had such a great experience. Great food. I had a late breakfast which lasted me all the way up roys peak. Staff..."
M V
"Our main are great. Ribs are tender and full of flavor. Steak are cooked perfectly medium. Only shame is spicy chicken wings is way too salty, squid..."
Fiona Hsieh
"We loved our experience here, and ended up coming back twice! We had gone here before when it was the Lone Star and were unimpressed, but these guys..."
Andy Schmidt
"One of the best restaurants I have eaten since I was in New Zealand! It was a real treat! The staff was very friendly and smiling, I was even..."
Angelique Wrobel
"Jack Rabbit's was very good. The food is among the best I've had in NZ without the typical pseudo-gourmet..."
Dennis Draeger
"Outstanding service and venue. All staff went out of their way to give us a great night.
Highly recommend.
Pizza and nibbles are generous sizes, full..."
Kelly Hurndell
"BEST VEGAN PIZZA I'VE HAD!
Amazing vegan options. The Vegan rabbit pizza is amazing, the vegan cheese is so tasty and melts just like normal cheese!..."
Georgie Mason
"Super tasty Vegan food! 🎉👌🏼
Had the Vegan pizza and burger on two different occasions and love them! Pizza was perfect, base really good..."
James Ioannou
"Food was amazing, we enjoyed our entree and adult mains. Staff were amazing and accommodating with our daughter who was super proud to have her..."
Lou R
"Great food. We all loved it. Varied menu. GF, vego, etc. Thought and care has gone into the menu prep. Friendly helpful..."
John Heaton
"Love the vegan options. Great with kids, staff are super friendly, food is very yum and tasty. We really enjoyed our..."
Anja O'Connor
"We love the pizzas, burgers, kumara chips and onion rings here..the staff are always friendly and cant do enough to help.. its great having this..."
"Great food and service. We had a large group but our all special requests were nicely and happily accommodated. Highly recommend. Great location as..."
Ashish Dwivedi
"Arrived and were told it was a 45min wait, but food came out after about 20mins. Very good service. Great food. Nice wine selection. Couldn't ask for..."
Chris Theo
"I was a new chef. Began a month ago.I want to change in what customers have come across something bad.I hope that the customers..."
Suriyan Khamwang
"I went here alone and order 1 dish of pineapple seafood fried rice. Big portion, I finished half of dish and took away the rest. It’s better if you..."
Uyen Thu Vo
"Being Asians, we came to this restaurant for some Asian food during our road trip. The Tom yum soup was so good! We requested for more spicy and they..."
Stella Tan
"The food is excellent and really filling. Authentic Thai food with an explosion of flavours. So much choose you keep going back to try all the other..."
Kelly Gooch
"Delicious Thai food, we ended up going to dinner here twice. We ordered appetizers and stir frys. The servers are friendly and our meals came out..."
Hannah
"We visited Wanaka for 4 days and enjoyed eating here so much the first time we returned for a second.
The staff that served us were very welcoming,..."
Eric Hammond
"Summer 2023 Review
We almost didn't eat here Tuesday night because of so many recent reviews saying it's not good. Well, glad we didn't listen to..."
Agnes Reizik
"By far the best Thai I have ever had. Very saucy and full of flavour. Dined in about a 2 weeks ago whilst on holidays and went twice. Ordered the Pad..."
Ashleigh Stam
"Better Thai restaurant than the one in Queenstown centre! We are on the last night of our short one week break trip after a few years of working..."
Vu Jason
"Terrific food, excellent and speedy service and delightful atmosphere. The three of us that ate there could not recommend this more highly - we had..."
Alan Torrance
"The food quality seem to have slightly dropped over the 6 years I've been here. I think I'm quite a good judge given that I dine here every time I..."
Marklin Ang
"The food was delicious, a little on the expensive side 4 adults for lunch was $180 for 2x entrees 4x mains but reasonable servings..."
Kinsey Hall
"We order from Thai Siam regularly. The food is delicious and it is always delivered on time.
My husband just loves the coconut..."
Kim Holland
"Yummy lunch! We had such a fantastic meal. Highly recommend! This will be a regular for us now, the new owners are welcoming and..."
Tori Taylor
"All round, very clean and high quality food. Portions are..."
Joseph Kim
"The food amazing. Love the restaurant lovely clean .I will be back thanks .servive 10 out 10..."
Carol Little
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