Whanganui
In hot pursuit of the North Island's best burgers? Community-minded Citadel, 10 minutes' drive from downtown Whanganui, is a contender. Alongside the…
Must-see restaurants in Whanganui
Whanganui
Inside a downtown heritage timber building (a 1901 saddlery, straight outta Dodge City), Honest Kitchen serves cafe wonders – wraps, sandwiches, bagels,…
Whanganui
With cheeky signage and a flip calendar of witty quotes not suitable to print, Mischief on Guyton is true to its name. Step inside (or through to the…
Whanganui
Inside a gorgeous old Whanganui red-brick building, Big Orange is a babbling espresso bar serving gourmet burgers, big breakfasts, muffins, cakes and…
Whanganui
Considering it's located within the i-SITE, Mud Ducks is a pretty spiffy cafe, with an outdoor deck and interesting timber beams. Brunch could be a…
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In a split-business arrangement with adjacent Big Orange, Ceramic takes over for the dinner shift, serving upmarket food (including venison carpaccio and…
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Detour away from the fray for funky tunes, buttermilk pancakes, local art and courtyard tables beneath a chunky-trunk cherry blossom tree. Fail to resist…
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The counter at Ambrosia is full of fab pies and quiches (not to mention cinnamon scrolls!) or you can order something from the kitchen – perhaps a vegan …
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Villa is a neat little weatherboard Victorian (painted black – how patriotic), with an equally neat menu of mainly toasted sandwiches plus an egg dish and…
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Understated Momiji is a hit with the locals, especially now it's relocated to a rather less understated former post office on the main drag. The menu is…
Whanganui
There are a few Indian joints in the River City (an affinity with the Ganges, perhaps?), but the Guru takes the cake for its charismatic black-and…
Whanganui
This bright and exotic Thai restaurant is clean and group-friendly, with on-theme silk table runners and keen-to-impress staff. Catch the daily lunch…
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Duck into the quiet Victoria Court minimall on the main street and discover this sweet little Japanese restaurant serving great-value sushi, ramen noodle…
