If you’ve come to New Plymouth with an appetite, you can count yourself lucky.

New Plymouth restaurants are full of variety and flavour. A city that offers ocean, mountain and country, visitors and locals alike are well fed with everything from classic Kiwi pub fare to grilled Argentinian cuisine and more. 

If you want something a bit unique and a bit different, treat yourself to a four-course culinary journey at the famous Fork n Knife that celebrates the best of New Plymouth's fresh produce. Or if you’re in the market for some comfort food, you won’t be lost for choice, with an open-air pizza joint serving up delicious slices and thirst-quenching beer, a neighbourly spot serving up all things pasta related or a central city spot serving up late night waffles. There's something for everyone at New Plymouth restaurants. 

A city that has attracted lots of growers and producers, this Taranaki city is well known for high-quality ingredients and plates packed full of fresh goodness. 

With the range of restaurants in New Plymouth, you can be sure that a great meal is awaiting you.

The People Behind the Places: Meet the Food and Drink Heroes of Taranaki

A man and woman standing outside their cafe Proof and Stock.
Taranaki is a mecca for artisan bakers, brewers, coffee roasters, gin distillers and ice cream makers.

The Ōkato & Slippery Bill’s

The exterior of Ōkato & Slippery Bill’s, Okato.
Place New Plymouth & Taranaki
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At first glance, it might not seem like a lot is going on in the small rural town of Ōkato in the Taranaki region.

The Hour Glass

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Tucked away on Liardet Street, The Hour Glass is a beloved restaurant and tapas bar that has fed and watered New Plymouth people since 2013.

Toret Cucina Italiana

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Place New Plymouth & Taranaki
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Located in Ōakura, a charming seaside village 20 minutes out of New Plymouth, Toret offers a dining experience that is as authentically Italian as they come.

The Burnt Place

Bench seating at The Burnt Place, Taranaki.
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The Burnt Place is quickly coming home away from home for Hāwera locals with its cosy neighbourhood vibes.

Nice Hotel and Restaurant

The colourful and luxurious living room inside Nice Hotel.
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At the top of a hill, on the cusp of the green Pukekara...

Fork N Knife

Bench seat with cushions at Fork N Knife, New Plymouth.
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Tucked in behind The Arizona, you’ll discover Fork N Knife, an intimate private function space that goes the distance when it comes to contemporary New Zealand cuisine.

Ms White

Two people eating pizza at Ms White, New Plymouth.
Place New Plymouth & Taranaki
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Sometimes straight up and no-frills is the order of the day.