Not worried if you’re a first time wine drinker or an accustomed connoisseur, the family behind Archangel want to make everyone feel welcome at their place.

Operating by the motto ‘slow food served fast’, Big Fig dishes up meals with a Middle Eastern twist.

A fine-dining restaurant boasting a love affair with French cuisine, Bistro Gentil serves excellent meals in a beautiful, sultry interior.

With the cheery motto ‘handcrafted happiness’, Black Peak makes sure gelato treats are nothing short of exceptional.

The b.social Brewery and Bar is a great spot for eating and drinking that is worthy of a visit (or many) whether you’re just in town for the weekend or call this beautiful region home year round.

Easygoing vibes make this permanent food truck a non-pretentious spot to park up and enjoy some food al fresco style.

Stop by for a tour and tasting session at Cardrona Distillery, and set your eyes on the magnificent copper stills that are responsible for turning grain into spirits.

Rumoured to be the most photographed building in the country, Cardrona Hotel was built in 1863 as first and foremost a place to stay for hardworking gold miners.

A visit to the mint green food caravan is a must for sweet crepes and savoury galettes made right before your eyes and handed out the window within minutes.

The place to go for evening drinks, Cork has an impressive array of wines, beers, fine spirits and cocktails. Served by bartenders that truly do know their stuff, it’s likely you’ll develop an infatuation with this bar very quickly.

Double Black has a rocking menu for hungry visitors, ensuring you walk out the door fuelled for adventure.

Well known for their acai bowls, smoothies, devine soups and niche coffee menu, Dripping Bowl has nutrition and sustainability at its heart.

With more than 30 years in the food industry, Erik applies decades worth of knowledge and experience to pay homage to the century-old Kiwi classic: fush and chups.

A deli with a difference, Fedeli speaks volumes about creating an aesthetically pleasing space and offering up salads, pastries and coffee done well.

Hidden down an alleyway, Federal is a Wanaka best kept secret and a favourite with the locals thanks to its great food, speciality coffee and relaxed atmosphere.

A foodstore and a café, Florence’s attracts visitors from near and far who shop here for artisan products and hearty meals.

Expect to see all things Italian on the menu here including risotto, ragù, gnocchi and wood red pizza.

While their techniques are worthy of fine-dining, this restaurant likes to keep dinnertime fuss-free and fun.

A brewery and taproom in one, this local favourite continues to grow from the ground up.

A community hub that combines a grocer, café, restaurant and bar overlooking the lake.

Fast becoming ‘the thing to do in Wanaka’, the Hook restaurant provides a unique lake to plate experience where locals and visitors can catch their own Chinook salmon from...

An absolute town institution, this place is humming with people Monday to Sunday, Winter through to Summer.

Dark and elegant, Kika is an award-winning restaurant tucked away from Wanaka's main street.

In a refined yet comfortable dwelling on Mountain View Road, the many nooks of Lipsky and Sons provide groups of sizes and significance to pick and choose from an array of dining experiences.

Little Black Caravan has become the neighbourhood spot for those wanting some caffeine and lunch without the hassle of heading into town.

Set on beautiful grounds above the picturesque Wanaka township, Maude Wines Tasting Room has a million-dollar view and the fantastic wines to go with it.

If there’s one thing you should know about Ode, it’s that when they do food, they do it damn well.

Pembroke Pâtisserie offers hot pastries for your picnic, sweet pastries galore, or for those who like the finer things in life there’s artistically prepared macarons and tiny tarts.

A Wanaka institution, Red Star has been filling hungry bellies with burgers for over 15 years.

A brewery slash tasting room and bar, visit this sunny spot for a pint or fill up a rigger for takeaway.

With a Scandinavian-inspired fit out to match the mountains and adventures to be had in Wānaka, you'll quickly understand why this coffee and eatery’s tagline is ‘Gather, feast, stay a while.’

Proof that good things come in small packages, The Coffee Shack serves up some of the best coffee in town from its pocket-sized converted garage interior.

The Precinct came on the scene in late 2020 as a stylish, shared complex with a range of alluring retail and hospitality stores.

An all day neighbourhood eatery poviding locals with delicious daily fare since 2011.

While Wee Tart is known first and foremost as a coffee shop and milkbar, this place is no one trick pony.