TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Alchemy

85/100 (1906 ratings)

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"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..."

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