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A rising star in the hospitality scene, Taupō has earned five listings in the 2025 edition of the Cuisine Good Food Guide — an independent guide showcasing New Zealand’s outstanding talent and hottest venues.
Three long-established Taupō restaurants — Brantry Eatery, Plateau Bar & Eatery and The Bistro — and two newer foodie hotspots, Embra (Taupō) and Hare & Copper (Turangi), have listed in the 2025 Cuisine Good Food Guide. Each restaurant is now in line for the prized Cuisine hats and Category awards due to be announced next week.
It’s the second consecutive year that Taupō has scored five nominations in the Guide.
“This is clear confirmation that Taupō has what it takes to attract serious foodies,” says Love Taupō general manager Patrick Dault.
“Our thriving Taupō hospitality scene is on a roll, there’s so much great food happening in town and around the region. Inclusion in the Cuisine Good Food Guide is not only a confirmation of excellence for these individual owners but also good news for our whole hospitality scene as it speaks to the high standards of the cuisine that our kitchens are serving up.
“Locals are definitely in the know but it’s exciting to see out-of-towners and international visitors increasingly discovering the top notch quality of our fine dining destinations. The busy year-round schedule of weekend events in Taupō is a significant driver for local hospitality businesses. The secret is getting out.”
