Guidebook for Taupo
Food Scene
This is our favourite fine dining restaurant-- great for special occasions, or if you desire excellent food and service. Situated in a house, we enjoy the peacefulness of The Brantry. We love sitting upstairs because it feels like we are dining in someone's home, not a busy restaurant.
57 locals recommend
The Brantry Restaurant
45 Rifle Range RdThis is our favourite fine dining restaurant-- great for special occasions, or if you desire excellent food and service. Situated in a house, we enjoy the peacefulness of The Brantry. We love sitting upstairs because it feels like we are dining in someone's home, not a busy restaurant.
Great setting near the waterfront.
Delicious food!
Friendly -- where the locals go.
42 locals recommend
Cafe Baku
42 Roberts StGreat setting near the waterfront.
Delicious food!
Friendly -- where the locals go.
The best Thai food in town-- fresh taste.
A bit noisy, but worth a visit because of the food.
18 locals recommend
@Siam Thai Street Food Cafe
22 Te Heuheu StThe best Thai food in town-- fresh taste.
A bit noisy, but worth a visit because of the food.
Plateau Bar + Eatery
64 Tūwharetoa StConsistently good food.
Excellent steaks
Our all time favourite Indian restaurant
Best in Taupo
Good service
Excellent Indian food
A charming owner who strives to please
8 locals recommend
Master of India
47 Ruapehu StreetOur all time favourite Indian restaurant
Best in Taupo
Good service
Excellent Indian food
A charming owner who strives to please
Really good breakfasts, good coffee
Funky artwork and a cool gift shop
70 locals recommend
L'arté Cafe & Gallery
255 Mapara RdReally good breakfasts, good coffee
Funky artwork and a cool gift shop
Parks & Nature
Huka Falls station
Sightseeing
Lake Taupo
Lake Terrace