Just coming back to update that my spouse and I are still thinking about this dinner in NZ! We…read morereally enjoyed each dish we had & we enjoyed looking over the menu to reminisce. Our menu: Piccolo- kika fried chicken with gochujang dressing, lime mayo & picked daikon Grande- lumina lamb shoulder, ras el hanout, & date chermoula Contorni- roasted carrots, whipped tahini, puffed grains, lemon dressing

One of the best meals I had in my entire trip to New Zealand. Starting with the restaurant itself,…read morethe ambiance was beautiful. The staff was incredibly friendly, it was just a very comfortable environment to eat in. And of course, the food. Every single thing was delicious. In particular, this was one of the best tartares I've ever had, but again, there were no misses on this menu. Even the desserts were great, the Pavlova in particular was a standout. Absolutely highly recommended!

Everything was great...the food, service, atmosphere, value, etc. We're planning on going back to…read moreWānaka next year and you can bet that we will make a reservation because our Airbnb is a short walk to this place.

We absolutely loved Francesca's! The atmosphere, the wine (Pinot noir was incredible), the food,…read morethe service... everything was just amazing. For an appetizer we had the pork meatballs which may be some of the best meatballs we have ever had. For our mains we had the pasta gnocchi and the ricotta ravioli, and it just felt like you couldn't go wrong with anything you chose. For dessert we capped it off with some yummy tiramisu. Definitely a great experience, we would 100% recommend giving this place a try if you are in the Wanaka area!

I love this place. Good quality food, excellent prices, friendly staff. Definitely felt like I had…read morea really good and healthy dinner. It's a bit tough to find close parking but it's well worth a short walk if needed.

We stopped by after our hike at Roy's Peak, and it was exactly the kind of place we needed to…read morerefuel. Their motto is "slow food served fast," featuring slow-cooked dishes served in a quick, casual format. You choose your plate size, then move along the counter to pick from a variety of options. There's both indoor and outdoor seating available. Everything we tried was delicious! Surprisingly, I also really loved the kombuchas they had (especially the Earl Grey tea one).

This place seems to be the happening place to be. There are tables inside or outside seating. You…read morewalk in, place your order, pay then find a seat. They have complementary water bottles and glasses you pickup at the front door. We ordered the Cheeseburger and Crispy Lamb Salad. They were both ready good.

Great vibe! Easy to order at the bar and find a spot outside (or inside if you prefer). Great beers…read moreon tap, and NA kombucha I really liked. We had the hummus and the crispy lamb salad, and they were both really tasty.

Great brunch and the SCONES! Wow, the cheddar scone here might just be the best scone I've ever…read morehad. Flaky, light, buttery, and not dense at all...I'd happily come back every morning for the scones alone. In addition to the scones, all the other drinks and dishes here are fantastic. Each dish is served using fresh and locally sourced NZ ingredients, and they make for the perfect wholesome meal to start your day. Having had a few long days of travel, I also opted to try their hot honey ginger lemon drink, which packed a spicy gingery kick and made me feel 100% again. Great drink if you're feeling even slightly off.

Excellent food, wonderful service and a very relaxing downtown location. I had the Eggs Benidict…read morewith Spinach & Tomatoes and it was perfect, everything tasty and delicious crispy potatoes. The latte was expertly done and sumptuous.

This is a small restaurant on the 2nd floor of a commercial building…read more Food: I started with the Caprese Salad (not memorable). For the main course I had the Stone Grill with Lamb which was good (very tender meat). My husband really enjoyed his Hanger Steak. Service: Friendly, efficient Ambiance: Functional, plain. Menus were looking a little worn and old.

The Te Mana lamb shoulder is the dish to get here and it is absolutely delicious. Full stop…read more The slow-roasted lamb shoulder is what my YEA and I rewarded ourselves with after a day of hiking Roy's Peak nearby. It's definitely a dish for two but if you are feeling extra hungry then no shame in turning it into a food challenge for yourself. The meat is so tender and juicy as you easily cut through it. Each mouthful was wonderful. The root veggies were on point and the bacon cabbage medley was crunchy joy. There wasn't much table talk because we were just enjoying the dinner so much and having a "moment". The restaurant is easy to miss because it is on the second floor of a building and you have to look for that door that will lead you up a flight of stairs. The restaurant decor in the dining room is very soft on the eyes and it has this modern minimalist elegance to it. Cheers to the friendly and caring staff. They didn't have any problem when we wanted to switch to another table as the sun was setting and the sunlight was blinding me from the window. Come here for the slow-roasted lamb shoulder, it's totally worth it!

We had steak bbq for 2. Service was quick. We cooked the meat at the table. A table with exhaust is…read morerequired for cooking at the table. They bring you sides. It cost extra if you want refills. Staff was friendly. It's all indoor seating and no bar to sit at.

Bad food, poor service…read more I arrived at 7:25 and they close at 8. They won't let us dine in and on top of that, the fried chicken that I ordered is the most dry and cardboard chicken I've ever had from a Korean restaurant. My partner ordered cold noodles and it has no broth, soup was just water. This was a pretty tasteless meal and I recommend to stay clear of this establishment. They don't understand customer service and have no empathy for their customers.

We were starving on Christmas Day and this was one of the only places that was opened. They were…read morebusy and seemingly understaffed for the day, but the food did not disappoint. The Dahi Puri was SOOOO GOOD. I couldn't stop thinking about it for the next two weeks. They also have a lovely patio with a view of the lake. If you're craving Indian food in Wanaka, I'd definitely recommend!

Really impressed. Service was on point…read more Cocktails, I got a fig Mojito and she got a pink Sangria. Both were 100% excellent. She got a simple veggie curry and I got the lamb. Both 100% excellent. Mine had a single loose chili pepper that I bit into as my last bite which really lit me up. But they brought a couple pitchers of water. Birds kept trying (and succeeding!) to steal some white rice, but didn't seem interested in the flavored rice that came with my lamb. They were cute so it's hard to stay mad.

Stopped here for lunch and had a great meal. I had the lamb salad and my husband had the chicken…read moresandwich. Both were very good. They have tons of seating both inside and out with a nice view of the lake. You order at the counter and take a number for your table and they bring your food to you. Nice staff.

We were walking around the main strip of Wanaka and spotted a few happy hour signs. Alchemy was one…read moreof them; happy hour is from 5:00pm to 6:00pm ($7.00 wines and beer on tap). We dropped in on an early Monday evening (just before 6:00pm) to take advantage of happy hour. The place is beautiful with a few tables outside to people watch and enjoy the lake view. Otherwise, there's tons of seating inside with hipster light bulbs, a fireplace and old vintage equipment as decor. The dinner menu is split into share plates, mains, sides and kids. The pasta of the day was a seafood linguini ($25.00 NZD). We saw a few mains come out to neighbouring tables that looked appetizing. Same with the coffee, which most tables ordered. There's also a separate dessert menu. The Alchemy dessert platter ($18.00 NZD) sounded promising. Nice touch with the complimentary sparkling and tap water. Only lame thing here is that wifi stops working at 6:00pm. Er... - Crater Rim Waipara riesling ($7.00 NZD) - sweet but not overly so. It's regular $11.00 NZD for a glass. - Soljan Estate Reserve Hawkes Bay syrah ($7.00 NZD) - a little drier finish. Decent. We only came for drinks but the food looked pretty legit. Chill, relaxed vibe.

yohei is small japanese eatery tucked hidden in the mall near the wharf…read more seemed it's local favorites. they are some few tables for dine-in surprisingly their sushi and rice rolls are delicious , taste better than the restaurants we ate across the wharf. do check out this place when you crave for sushi rolls

Hidden away i always pop in to grab after school sushi for the kids. my eldest 15yrs he likes the…read morehot curry bowl order off the wall. i enjoy a hot miso and my youngest chooses sushi out of the cabinet. Owner is part of the local community and a great server.