This place was a very welcome oasis of good, healthy food for a traveler sick of seeing fish and…read morechips and burgers on every menu. I love the concept - pick a plate size and then choose 4, 5, or 6 items. Everything was delicious. A stand-out was the beef cheeks in pomegranate sauce, and all the salads were amazing. Highly recommend!

One of my favorite meals while traveling around New Zealand. There are lots of healthy options to…read morechoose from, and depending on the portion size that you select, you can get a good amount of them. I'm not sure if the entrees change by the day/meal, but when I was there, the options were mostly Mediterranean (chicken tagine, mint yogurt meatballs, chickpeas, and various salads). All the ingredients were incredibly fresh and had wonderful flavors. I love the concept of slower and healthier foods being served in accessible and easy way, and Big Fig is a great example of that. I didn't get to try their coffees or desserts, but have heard great things about them.

Post an afternoon wine tour my girlfriend and I found this bar on our way home. It was quite…read moreextraordinary to find such a beautiful aspect to appreciate the Queenstown foreshore. The chef brought us free appetiser for happy our. Wines were well selected. The cheese, meats and dips platter was filling. A great venue, view and atmosphere

This place is great for tapas. The menu we had was mostly seafood but we really loved it. We had…read morethe aranchini balls, lamb kofta, palenta fries (so good), octopus salad, whitebait, carpaccio, and potatoes. We also did a firsttable where you get half off your food only so that was handy. The place I'd literally next door to my work on the 2nd floor, and on the 3rd floor they have a Sundeck with a few fire pits which is really cozy and romantic. They also have a bar.

There are so many amazing places to go in Central Otago wine country, but put Bannockburn Hotel at…read morethe top of your list! For starters, the views are killer. We went on a beautiful, warm, sunny summer day just about as soon as they opened. We opted to sit outside for lunch to take in the views and some sunshine. I suppose it's a casual restaurant, but the food is outstanding and the presentation is top notch. The food can be a bit pricey given the tapas style sharable portions, but the thoughtful mix of flavors and fresh ingredients make the experience well worth the price. Naturally they have an extensive wine list boasting local wines and some from other well known international wine regions. It was a rose kind of day, and a glass of the local Terra Sancta rose was perfect. We ordered light - just 3 small plates for the two of us - but it was all delicious. The Baked Empanadas came with three types - beef & provolone, porkbelly & sweet corn puree, and mushroom, provolone cheese and raisins. The Goat Cheese Croquettes were served with local honey, greens and toasted almonds - a must order! I don't eat seafood, but my husband thoroughly enjoyed the Baja Fish Tacos. Take a break from vineyard touring and enjoy a lovely afternoon (or sunset!) at Bannockburn.

This is probably the best restaurant in all of New Zealand, hands down. I am surprised how this…read morerestaurant doesn't have a Michelin star yet. We ordered a tapas sharing menu for dinner, loved the prawns + cider tapas, and the tacos was amazing. I loved how they have designed the pineapples with a fish cod fillet and blend it with some simple sauces. The chorizos are from a nearby town, so some good local flavor blended in. We sat outside on the patio and had an amazing view of the mountains and vineyards. I would def come back here again if I am back in NZ. A must visit!

Great winery! Choose an outdoor area or inside to please your palate with some fantastic wines. I…read morechose the flight of wine and each tasting had its delightful characteristics. Would recommend stopping in if you are in Gibbston.

I highly recommend this historic winery that started the production of wine in this region. They…read morealso make their own cheeses. What a perfect combination. Their driver, Jason, picked me up and transported me back to the pickup spot in Queenstown afterwards. He was very interesting to converse with and a wealth of knowledge about the area and various activities. Maddy took excellent care of me for the wine and cheese tour thoroughly explaining everything and answering all of my questions inside of the cave where the wine is stored which is very interesting and educational. Jason gave me a ride to the Kawarau bridge so I could walk over this historic piece of history and watch someone bungee jump off of it. He thoroughly explained the best way for me to walk back to the winery enjoying the gorgeous views of the Kawarau River along the way. I tried their fish tiradito with more Pinot Noir after my tour while sitting next to the fireplace relaxing. Outstanding! I highly recommend visiting this winery and cheesery when in Queenstown. You won't be disappointed.

We ordered one prosciutto and 2 all vegetarian pizzas with garlic bread. If you want to enjoy…read morepizza, don't order the garlic bread because the bread was so good that we couldn't eat the pizza. Fresh and delicious.

Unfortunately, wasn't quite as impressed with the food at The Cow compared to some of the other…read moremeals I had in Queenstown. Pizza was okay, I didn't love the crust or the sauce, but was pleased with the amount of toppings. The pasta was good but nothing special. Service was nice though!

Omygosh! What a delicious and adorable restaurant. My husband and I were passing through and…read morestopped by looking for some breakfast. We were so impressed with their Italian cooking we actually felt like we were in Italy for a moment--especially when looking out the window overlooking Italian-like scenery. Everything taste great. I had the Armandos breakfast which had the best tomato sauce I have ever tasted. My husband had scrambled eggs and toast with bacon which was equally as delicious with their buttery eggs and artisan bread. When and if we ever come back to New Zealand we will definitely be looking for this amazing place! Thank you Armando's Kitchen for an amazing experience!

Clearly the best pizza I've had in New Zealand so far. They use fresh ingredients and also offer a…read moregluten free pizza. The tirimasu was also to die for!

Beautiful family, delicious pizzas, funky facility and great vibe. Relaxing atmosphere, great…read moreservice and friendly staff. If you're looking for a place to eat out then this place is worth it. The price is fare for gourmet pizza's, large servings, tasty recipes and you can mix it up, half and half. Pizza Hut and Domino's is obsolete in my opinion, no comparison!! No way are they anywhere near comparable to Filadelfio's Restaurant. I highly recommend this locally owned, family business. Try it if you haven't already, I promise you will not be disappointed

Hands down the best gluten free pizza I had while living in Dunedin for university. I always order…read morethe weirdest pizza with no cheese and extra tomatoes-- the staff was SO friendly and accommodating. Every time I came in to order, they remembered my request before I even asked!! The sauce is so fresh and delicious. Even the non GF pizzas are awesome-- Whenever my dad visited, he absolutely loved the meat lovers pizza. This place truly cares about the customer and makes you feel like family. Can't recommend it enough!

I loved the charm of being in an old cow barn and loved reading about the history of the…read morerestaurant- quite funny! Service was great, one server and she was quite busy with many full tables. Decent wine selection. We ordered pizza and really enjoyed it! It was a nice thin crust loaded with toppings and the crust held up well! I was impressed with this place, better than I expected!

Great place for pizza - fun cozy atmosphere in winter. In summer, sit outdoors in the courtyard…read more Can be very busy so don't be surprised if you have to wait a few minutes with a drink in hand. Slightly obscure location behind the Post Office off Ardmore St.

We were a group of 12, my brother in law called and made a reservation over a month before, then…read morecalled to confirm a few days before. They confirmed the reservation with him. We arrived after a long day of traveling and they had no reservation for us and said they had no room for us . This was pretty frustrating, especially since we had 4 kids under 6 with us. So then we decided we will just order take away and eat it at a park. When we went to order our food the staff said to wait and they would make sure they could get us seated. They worked super fast and got a table from a large group that just left ready for us. We really appreciated that. Pizza was excellent, drinks were excellent. We had full bellies and happy kiddos!

Fat Badgers Only a few pizza options in Queenstown, the six…read moreof us were craving pizza and wanted to bring it back to our airbnb, by accident we ended up having a pizza taste comparison. So we asked different local people what they recommend, so after we purchased the first pizza, it looked like an individual size, so we bought another from the second choice and that was not much bigger. We remembered as we were walking through Queenstown that there was another shop handing out samples and it said "Largest Pizza in Queenstown", that was a go for us were quantity was most important, so we got a 3rd pizza from 3 different pizza restaurants. Ended up, all 6 of us preferred the Fat Badgers the most! Half Fat Badger, Half Arnold Schwarzenegger was a very tasty pizza and good size. Was loaded with lots of ingredients and very generous. I would recommend this pizza restaurant over the other "popular" pizza restaurants

Love that Fergbaker is open late and the meatpies and almond croissant was delicious. We got a…read moresteak and cheese meatpie while waiting in line for Fergbaker and it was worth it. Service is quick and compared to Fergburger, there was rarely a line. Also limited seating since it's the same block as Fergburger, Mrs. ferg and FergBar.

I practically lived on their quinoa and black bean sandwiches my entire time visiting Queenstown!…read morelol It was incredibly flavorful, hearty, and satisfying. If you're a vegan traveler using Queenstown as a base for long day trips, I highly recommend grabbing a few of these Sammie's to go. They are perfect for taking along on excursions. Be sure to arrive early because the lines get very long and popular items sell out quickly. Even my non-vegan relatives were obsessed with the pastries, so it is truly a spot where everyone can find something to love.