Fill up at the best restaurants in New Plymouth

If you’re spending time in New Plymouth, be sure to make time to experience the city’s lively dining scene.

The relatively small CBD means that most of the top restaurants in New Plymouth are in walking distance, and at Bella Vista Motel we’re lucky enough to be just steps away from one of the very best places to eat in New Plymouth! Which one is it? Read on to find out…


Arranged Marriage

This popular CBD eatery has a five-star rating on Tripadvisor, making it one the the best places to eat in New Plymouth based on hundreds of customer reviews. Locals and visitors have nothing but good things to say about the outstanding service and the authenticity of the delicious South Indian cuisine. The dishes hail from the Kerala region where strong spices and plenty of coconut deliver flavours that are powerful, unique and oh so more-ish. And the menu has plenty of dishes where veggies, lentils and cheeses are the hero ingredient, making Arranged Marriage one of the best restaurants in New Plymouth for vegetarians.

South Indian & South-East Asian cuisine.

Source: Tripadvisor

 

Social Kitchen

Social Kitchen has quickly grown to become of the the top restaurants in New Plymouth, and a quick look at their Instagram page will have you instantly sold. The moody pictures showcase immaculately presented dishes and a warm, luxurious atmosphere accentuated by a roaring charcoal oven. True to its name, the cuisine at the award-winning bistro is all about sharing. Each plate offers a delightful fusion of flavour with elements that intrigue—salted fennel, beer mustard and bone marrow butter to name a few. Social Kitchen is just a five-minute walk from our New Plymouth motel, so we recommend taking the opportunity to try a couple of their tasty cocktails while you’re there.


Monica’s

Our New Plymouth motel is lucky enough to have the wonderful Monica’s Eatery right next door! And this one is our top pick for daytime delights. Open from 6.30am on during the week and 7.30am on weekends, Monica’s is one of the best restaurants in New Plymouth if you’re looking for creative, substantial meal to enjoy in a light-filled setting. The menu offers sweet and savoury dishes with some exciting twists… Enjoy your oats with peaches, chocolate and coconut cream or opt for eggs with hummus, zucchini and olives. And for lunch, you’ll find far more interesting choices than predictable burgers and steaks. There’s a selection of flatbreads, pastas, seafood
and tasty vegetarian dishes—there’s something for everyone at this top restaurant in New Plymouth.


 

Source: Tripadvisor

The Federal Store & Bakehouse

All the New Plymouth locals know about The Federal Store—it’s one of those hard-to-find places where the cabinet food is equally as good as the dine-in meals. The Federal Store is one of the best places to eat in New Plymouth if you’re looking for a fun and quirky vibe. There are retro tables with mismatched chairs and those tomato-shaped sauce bottles that’ll make you nostalgic for decades passed. The Federal Store is a five-minute drive from our New Plymouth accommodation and the ideal place to pick up some tasty food if you’re planning a beachside picnic or a road trip up the coast.

Posted by Bella Vista on October 04, 2021