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Cuisine

Flavour, taste and style to suit 

When dining in Turangi you are sure to find something to suit all tastes, from stylish contemporary cuisine to ethnic flavours, cafes and coffee shops, and casual takeaways.

If you are fortunate enough to have had a successful day fishing on the lake or in the rivers around Turangi, many of the restaurants would be happy to prepare and cook your trout for you, please call ahead to ask.

Did you know about Turangi's secret life as a grape growing region? It will not be secret for much longer. While wine production is still in it's infancy in the region, there are several vineyards successfully growing pinot grapes, and winning awards for their wines. Olives are also grown and pressed in the region. 

The local influence of eating in a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by the beauty of the landscape, will inspire you to stay longer and get out and about in the region.   
 

All prices subject to change. Seasonal rates may apply.

Martin Watt Wine

Turangi
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PO Box 1076 Taupo
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+64 7 377 4095
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Martin Watt Wine produce wines from Pukawa Vineyard, Lake Taupo's first commercial vineyard planted in 1997. Producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling with strong regional varietal characters. Tastings by appointment only.


Valentinos Restaurant

Turangi
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Town Centre, Turangi
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+64 7 386 8821

Italian restaurant in the Turangi township. Very authentic and casual - great food. Open from 6pm, closed Tuesdays.


Four Fish Restaurant, Bar & Pizza

Turangi
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Cnr Ohuanga & Pihanga Rds, Turangi
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+64 7 386 6340
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Great place to meet and relax over drinks. Superb a la carte menu available from 5pm. Great Atomic coffee, large deck under sails or dine in the garden bar, cozy open fire for those Winter months. Open from 3pm Tuesday - Sunday, takeaway pizza from 5pm.


Red Crater Cafe

Turangi
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Ngawaka Place, Turangi
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+64 7 386 6553

Café adjacent to Climbing Wall at local Backpackers. Open Wednesday - Sunday from 8am-4pm.


Aotearoa Thermal Resort Restaurant

Turangi
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SH41, Tokaanu
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+64 7 386 8873

Set menu Wednesday to Sunday. Open 7 days for bar meals.


Licorice Cafe

Turangi
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State Highway 1, Motuoapa
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+64 7 386 5551

Fantastic location for that roadside stop off - excellent food and great coffee. Inside and outside seating for meeting friends. Open fire in winter. Open Wednesday to Saturday 7am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm.


River Wines Vineyard & Restaurant

Turangi
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2/314 Grace Rd, Turangi
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Tongariro River Estate has been producing Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from 2001. Open for tastings and dining Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm, lunch on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm.


Hong Kong Restaurant & Takeaways

Turangi
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Ohuanga Road, Turangi Town Centre
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+64 7 386 7526

Chinese restaurant & takeaway on the eastern side of Turangi Shopping Centre. Open 7 days from 5pm-9pm. Takeaways available from 11.30am-10pm.


Anglers Restaurant

Turangi
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Cnr SH41 & Ohuanga Road, Turangi
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+64 7 386 8980
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+64 7 386 7408
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0800 500 039
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The Anglers Restaurant attached to the Anglers Paradise Resort Motel at Turangi offers great dining in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Open Monday - Saturday, bookings essential.


Mustard Seed Café

Turangi
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91 Ohuanga Rd, Turangi
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+64 386 7377

Very popular cafe in Turangi. Easy to find off the main SH1. Has won awards for the best coffee! Open 8.30am-3.30pm, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.