THE 10 BEST Restaurants in Wanaka - Updated October 2020

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1. Bistro Gentil

541 reviewsClosed Now

French, European$$$$Menu

“The french onion soup starter and dessert was lovely too.”

“The French onion soup was epic! 11/10 worth the visit alone...and the steak !”

2. Big Fig

997 reviewsOpen Now

Cafe, Mediterranean$$ - $$$Menu

“... approach to dining, pick a meat then 4 plus salads or vegetable dishes.”

“Juicy meat, and fresh salad options to choose from.”

3. Kika

586 reviewsClosed Now

New Zealand$$ - $$$Menu

“Highly recommend the crispy potatoes, gnocchi, tuna, salmon, and oh everything.”

“... was a definite miss and the other side choices were a salad or brocollini.”

4. Kota Restaurant & Bar Wanaka

305 reviewsClosed Now

New Zealand, International$$ - $$$Menu

“All up an excellent way to finish 2 weeks in New Zealand.”

“Mains of lamb shank in a rogan josh sauce with pea and cumin mashed potato an...”

5. Wanaka Gourmet Kitchen

681 reviewsClosed Now

New Zealand$$ - $$$Menu

“Scallops were perfectly cooked and decent size.”

“Chicken liver pâté parfait and diver scallops were fantastic starts to the meal.”

6. Francesca's Italian Kitchen Wanaka

1,548 reviewsClosed Now

Italian, Pizza$$ - $$$Menu

“The NZ salmon was delicious, perfectly cooked as was the risotto.”

“We each had the green salad, which was fresh and perfectly dressed.”

7. The Spice Room

1,106 reviewsClosed Now

Indian, Asian$$ - $$$Menu

“Excellent curries in Wanaka”

“Delicious venison, fish and vegetarian curries, plus a wonderful goat curry w...”

8. Federal Diner

513 reviewsOpen Now

Cafe, New Zealand$$ - $$$Menu

“Great coffee ☕️ hot choc and cheese scones”

“... had kedgeree and I had eggs benedict.”

9. Cardrona Hotel

1,012 reviewsOpen Now

Bar, Pub$$ - $$$Menu

“The beer garden alone is a MUST vist - far more stylish than what you can fin...”

“The fires created that warm ambience you get when you've got a chilly breeze...”

10. Charlie Brown Crepes

121 reviewsOpen Now

Cafe, European$Menu

“Tasty sweet and savory crepes and good...”

“The hot chocolate was average, but the...”

11. Relishes Cafe

1,507 reviewsOpen Now

Cafe, European$$ - $$$Menu

“... then the salmon risotto and the duc...”

“... beetroot pasta wonderfully sweet.”

12. Pembroke Wines & Spirits Wanaka

128 reviewsClosed Now

Wine Bar, New Zealand$$ - $$$

“... to support the NZ economy by coming...”

“... gift for my family who live in NZ.”

13. Trout Cafe Restaurant Bar

688 reviewsClosed Now

Bar, European$$ - $$$Menu

“... with our food allergies.Blue cod and vegies were yummy and dessert was wa...”

“Puff pastry top filled with prawns, cod, salmon, hoki, roasted cherry tomato,...”

14. Alchemy

443 reviewsOpen Now

Cafe, New Zealand$$ - $$$Menu

“Today we sampled eggs Benedict w bacon and waffles with bacon.”

“I’ll definitely be missing my poached eggs on hash with mushrooms and pesto.”

15. Ode Conscious Dining

116 reviewsClosed Now

Contemporary, Healthy$$$$Menu

“We chose the 3 course degustation menu.”

“My husband can eat anything and he thoroughly enjoyed the venison.”

16. Urban Grind

610 reviewsOpen Now

Bar, Cafe$$ - $$$

“A great coffee shop for breakfast”

“Good shared dishes - check how many you...”

17. Lake Bar

649 reviewsClosed Now

Gastropub, Bar$$ - $$$Menu

“The Lake Bar is a classic travelers pub with a varied menu and all the ales a...”

“... selection of wines and beers,tho I once again chose a Monteith Dark Ale?”

18. Speights Ale House Wanaka

1,105 reviewsClosed Now

Bar, Pub$$ - $$$

“Seafood chowder”

“Seafood chowder , Bluecod tacos superb after the big Southern buster came thr...”

19. Gusto Chinese Restaurant

313 reviewsClosed Now

Chinese, Asian$$ - $$$Menu

“We had the specials: creamy chicken mushroom basil pasta.”

“Great service great food”

20. Bombay Palace Wanaka

339 reviewsClosed Now

Indian$$ - $$$Menu

“Authentic Indian flavor”

“Also id go as far to say it does the BEST garlic and cheese Nan bread in the...”

21. The Cow

387 reviewsClosed Now

Italian, Pizza$$ - $$$

“Amazing pizza bar... with wood fire pla...”

“Great service and an amazing garlic bread!”

22. AmiGos Mexican Grill

686 reviewsClosed Now

Mexican, Grill$$ - $$$Menu

“Had the tequila chicken fajitas and mex mixed grill, with a couple of glasses...”

“Great selection of tacos, beef, prawns, pork, duck and several veggie options.”

23. Sasanoki Japanese Kitchen

225 reviewsClosed today

Japanese, Asian$$ - $$$Menu

“Best value is the the ramen and udon which Ripper finds hearty and satisfying...”

“very friendly and nice food.”

24. White House Wanaka

264 reviews

Mediterranean$$ - $$$

“A very good local wine selection.”

“And there was a vegetarian pasta I would have like to try as well.”

25. Ashraf's

111 reviews

Indian$$ - $$$

“We had a popadom platter, a vege curry (made vegan) and a butter chicken.”

“Wonderful food”

26. Shinaburo Korean Eating House

146 reviewsClosed Now

Asian, Korean$$ - $$$Menu

“Surprisingly Good”

“Lovely Restaurant”

27. Beanie Cafe Wanaka

187 reviewsOpen Now

New Zealand, Cafe$$ - $$$Menu

“Great stop for coffee”

“Best breakfast in New Zealand”

28. Francesca's Pizzas

159 reviews

Italian, Pizza$$ - $$$

“... and had a delicious venison pepperoni pizza and a perfect gorgonzola/waln...”

“good italian food”

29. Fudog

50 reviewsClosed Now