Twizel be but a small, gateway town to Mount Cook/ Aoraki, but somehow this quality eatery exists…read more I think like most, we already had quite a bit of red meat up to that point, so the Asian inspired menu with chicken and fish was a pleasant sight. The eatery also houses Burkes Brewing Co. which is a part of the the NZ Ale Trail, so fresh suds poured from clean lines were had alongside our dinner. I ordered Fusion Fish & Chips (35 NZD; sake marinated battered fish, aurora sauce, and fries) and the S.O. a Chicken Burger (30 NZD; marinated fried chicken, nagoya sauce, mayo, tomato, slaw, and fries). We missed that the chicken burger was fried though somehow this came out a tad cold which tells me this was reheated. My Fish and Chips, on the other hand, came out piping hot. The batter was a little thicker on these bad boys (hence the fusion to English style fish and chips?) and the sauce more a tomato based creamy sauce than tarter sauce. I was ravenous so this was consumed in earnest. This came with a refreshing side of shredded cabbage, the aurora sauce serving as a good dressing for this. I'd say I was mostly a happy camper, though the boy probably not so much. Though our goal was to avoid red meat, we still ate heavy with all the fried food. Pricing was on the upper end, but there isn't much room for competition around so it is what is it.

Had lunch here with my wife and we both loved it…read more Service. Service was very good. Very quick, kind and responsive. Food. I had the curry chicken and it was fall off the bone. My wife had the prawn balls and noodle salad. She loved. Vibe. Vibe was very casual with both indoor and outdoor seating. Beer. Had 2 of the Whole Lotta Lettuce. It was the best IPA I have had in New Zealand. Very crisp and hoppy.

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!

My Alpine Salmon Filet, local mussels, cauliflower steak and shoe string fries with house made…read morepaired with some great wine and beers. Bar opened at 4 with drinks and bites available restaurant opened at 5pm for the rest of the menu. Food came out hot and delicious.

A nice find in a beautiful town! The restaurant features an excellent preparation of the NZ staples…read more- beef, lamb, local fish - and a full bar. The staff is engaging and cheery: Millie was especially attentive and kind to us, ensuring we had a wonderful evening in Lake Tekapo.

Ok, when you see a Dominos (well, if you're from the U.S.), you may not typically think "Great…read morelunch option!" This is partly because it's not always a bargain, at least not in Hawaii (where we live). But when we were on the search to feed our 7 year old twins and spied a familiar pizza spot on the horizon, the dynamic duo decided that they "had" to have pizza for lunch, especially since the other option in consideration (by mom and dad) was fish 'n chips. We walked in, were immediately welcomed and explained how the two different menu options worked (one for take out and one for eat in). Hell, I wasn't even considering an "eat in" option since there wasn't a dining room in sight. I conveyed this to the Mrs. and she was like whatever gets these kids fed. So I settled the family in the dining area (upstairs) and headed back down to do the ordering. Looking at the prices for a pie ($5 NZD), I figured that these pizzas must be of the "personal pan" variety, ya know, a mini pizza for one. So I ordered a cheese pizza for each of the girls, a veggie for my bride and a Italian sausage (which wound up being much different than I was expecting, more a hot dog taste to me) for me. Since we need fluids, I ordered the 1.5L soda and garlic bread as well. Grand total: $25 NZD! WHAT!?!? That's about $17 USD . . . I could NEVER feed a family of 4 in Honolulu for that. Bargain! After 10 minutes or so, we were notified via a monitor upstairs that our order was complete. I headed downstairs and this dude was standing there with 4 MEDIUM sized pizzas. I verified that this was my order and, surprisingly, he nodded . . . why, yes it is. Shocked, I grabbed the pies, soda and bread, and headed upstairs. My wife saw the full sized pizzas and the look on her face said it all: guess we're having pizza for dinner, too. The service was fantastic and efficient. The store was exceptionally clean. There was a customer restroom. The price was RIGHT - a medium size pizza for $3.40!!! Thank you Dominos New Zealand.

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 really enjoyed the pizza. Off the beaten path and worth finding. Fresh and hot directly from the…read moreoven.

Thin crispy wood fired pizza... YUM!! Plus they deliver. We have recently had a baby and that…read morelittle delivery scooter had been winging its way to our house on a fair few occasions. For me, it's the little touches. I love that the Hawaiian pizza has ham off the bone, and that you can taste the freshness. The thin cut chips are delicious too, but most importantly they are always polite on the phone and give realistic timeframes.

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!

Perfect little pub and eatery to pop in for a while! The pub is really charming and has a nice…read moreoriginal historical feel, then seems they added on additional space. We ordered at the bar, so just the usual service. Someone checked on us when we were finished but all was good. The fish and chips were excellent! Fresh, hot and fried perfectly.

Excellent food is only surpassed by the friendly and efficient service. The fish and chips were…read moredelightful as were the pizzas. Maje sure to ask about the homemade hot sauces.

We enjoyed a nice evening out at Cinema Paradiso. Cool vibes with good pizza and brews. Definitely…read morerecommend ordering the fresh baked cookie for half time (intermission). Two thumbs up!

Cinema Paradiso is a cool throwback to the drive in days. It's a popular spot so make sure you drop…read morein or call to reserve your tickets in advance. There's only three theatre rooms. Pretty dope that you can bring food and drinks into the theatre. We dropped in earlier during the day and bought tickets for the last show of the night. It's $15.00 NZD/ticket for adults. There's an intermission halfway through the movie (15 minutes) to grab cookies and drinks. Everyone comes here for the comfy couches and cars to sit in. It's a fun spot with a cafe inside. There's drinks (beer, wine, cider, coffee and tea), popcorn and pastries available. Their speciality is homemade ice cream ($4.50 NZD) and cookies ($4.00 NZD, three kinds). Cool that they also have a few board games to keep you entertained. We came back to eat dinner. The menu is small but there's pizza, snacks, salads and burgers. We shared two dishes. - Lamb burger ($16.00 NZD) - lamb was excellent; cooked perfectly and had a great spice rub. We also liked the beets and cabbage slaw along with the bun. - Spinach ravioli ($15.00 NZD) - won't blow you away but it was a solid ravioli. Great spot to watch a movie on a rainy day. Food is pretty solid too.