Top Restaurants in Neiafu
Top Things to do in Neiafu
Top 10 restaurants in Neiafu, Tonga
Discover the best restaurant in Neiafu, Tonga including La Paella Restaurant, Cafe Tropicana, Mango Cafe, Poolside Cafe Bar & Restaurant, Aquarium Cafe, Blue Lagoon Cafe, Rooster Bistro & Marina Wine Bar, Bellavista Cafe & Restaurant, Panda Restaurant, Falaleu Deli
Things to do in Neiafu
1. La Paella Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By kimstarnes
This place was recommended to us by a local as being worth the journey. They weren't wrong. Maria picked us up in her boat, took us to see the floating art gallery then back to her and eduardo's amazing hand built restaurant. We were served the most fantastic tapas followed by a fire cooked Paella. Following dinner we were treated to some authentic Spanish music from the very talented Eduardo. Overall it was a fantastic evening. Be sure to book ahead and take a bottle or two of red wine with you . Getting there involves a 15 minute taxi to Ano beach, which is quite secluded so its worth arranging for the taxi to come back to collect you. We used a local guy called James who we'd definitely recommend.
2. Cafe Tropicana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
The original Internet Cafe in Vava'u since 2004. Espresso coffee, coffee bean sales, breakfast, lunch and takeway food. Fully licensed liquor, beer, wine and cocktails. Laundry and Ice. Post cards, prints, momento's, arts and craft sales. Free booking service and advice. Kayak, mountain bike, tents and camping gear, vehicle rentals. Fastest internet on the island:8 pc's, Wifi and Ethernet. PC software and hardware repairs. A4/A3 printing, scanning, laminating and typing services. Overnight download/patching services by arrangement. Largest yacht affiliate in Tonga - advanced notice to all points and provisioning service. The only rain water supplier in Vava'u. Largest chart supplier in Tonga. Courtesy flags for the whole pacific and full size flags for Tonga. CA, OCC and SSCA port Captains. Whew!!!
Reviewed By AdelaideLovetotravel - Adelaide
A nice friendly restaurant with a cultural awareness . Really enjoyed the dancing and singing the evening we went and my tropical fish dish was delightful.
3. Mango Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Come and visit us for lunch, dinner or sunset drinks on the waterfront in Neiafu on the island of Vava'u in the Kingdom of Tonga.
Reviewed By Palitoscuba
Went there a couple of times while my week in Tonga, and everybody had the same feelings . The only very good thing is the position, right on the dock with a stunning sunset view . That is it.
Food is more expensive than other places nearby and tastes way worst . Portions are also smaller.
But the worst thing is the staff: those ladies are so rude you just wanna stand up and change place . Which I have done during my last visit.
It is surprisingly on an island where everybody is so smiling and welcoming and warm hearted .
4. Poolside Cafe Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Simply Italian - Uniquely Canadian. Situated in the heart of town at the Puataukanave Int Hotel by the pool. Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner, on Sunday for brunch from 11am. Full menu, daily and weekly specials, including "poutine" - a Canadian favourite!
Reviewed By MickB53 - Petersham, Australia
We called in for a meal at about 7.30 PM. The place is nicely decorated, the furniture rather grand looking but comfortable, the menu limited. The flesh of the fish in my fish and chips was brown and chewy. My colleague's curry was so so. We wanted to pay by card, but it seemed to be too much of a challenge to go the office to do this. Prices were on the high side by local comparisons. I wouldn't bother.
5. Aquarium Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
The Aquarium Café, on the Neiafu waterfront, serves yummy breakfasts, satisfying lunches and fantastic dinners. We have great tapas, daily specials and a nice selection of wines. Happy hour is from 5 to 7pm with drink specials, fabulous sunsets and free popcorn. It’s a great time to meet new people and share your adventures. Internet use is free while you eat and drink at the café and we also have moorings for rent.
Reviewed By J J W - California
This was our favorite restaurant in the area. Wifi was universally lousy in town except for the paid wifi at the Aquarium, which was excellent, and the Tropicana Cafe. A perfect spot for sunset!
6. Blue Lagoon Cafe
Overall Ratings
3 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By MyDailyPlanet - London, United Kingdom
We anchored Tin Tin of St. Mawes in the amazing azure waters of the Blue Lagoon and admired the colourful cafe and cottages on stilts. It turned out that the resort wasn't open to guests yet, but then a canoe paddled out to us and invited us to come ashore to eat a freshly caught red snapper for supper.
The cafe overlooks the lagoon and as the sun set we came ashore at the jetty and found a beautifully laid table ready for us. The owners son, Otto, served us a delicious fish dish with pele (local spinach) in coconut milk and rice for a reasonable T $25 a head (£8). We were invited to bring our own beer and wine as the bar was not yet stocked.
Our host, Otto, gave us a great welcome and regaled us with interesting tales of whales and showed amazing photos of diving with them in the lagoon.
A beautiful spot where I could spend another happy day.
7. Rooster Bistro & Marina Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By bnaturl - Jersey City, New Jersey
Amazing place for burgers. It is located right in the harbor, with a special touch for being "out of the way" a little. hint: you can get to them through stairs or taking a sharp turn from the market. Quiet, relaxing, authentic, outdoors-pub like setting.
Loved this place very much and all the people there. The view is very relaxing, in a quiet part. The Seating is "outside" so there is no A/C, but the fans work great. The burger though. It's the reason to go back.
8. Bellavista Cafe & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By rochelleandben - Hamilton, New Zealand
Food was ok, the burgers did not seem to pack any flavour but helped to curve the appetite. Reasonable prices so that helps, view is sensational.Malo e Lelei, Am sorry to hear that, unfortunately everyone loved our burgers, what happen when the waitress come to asks, hows the food? Fantastic was the answer, and then turn around to write something totally different? uuummm not appreciated!
9. Panda Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
We are the only Chinese Restaurant in town, and at the heart of Neiafu, right at the waterfront where the Mariner's Park is. Tourists from the Cruise ships that have visited Vava'u this year, advised us that we should get listed in this global platform for tourist's information. So here we are come visit us once you are in town, we will be right here for you.
10. Falaleu Deli
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
We sell inhouse cured hams,our own Canadian back bacon, and we make sausage. Along with a list of precooked meals that you thaw and heat. These are great for day tripping as well as yacht provisions. Pre order to garrentee your request and it will be packed and ready for pickup when you arrive. Order thru email or Facebook messenger and be sure you receive a confirmation from us and relax.
Reviewed By Jackie M - Sydney, Australia
We visited this Vava'u newcomer today for lunch and were very satisfied! We tried their thinly sliced cured ham with fried egg and cream cheese on Canadian bannock buns. We were even more impressed with their pigs in a blanket. This included their new spicy chorizo with home-made chilli sauce, accompanied by handmade lemonade - total win! We also got some maple cured bacon to take back to our resort to tart up breakfast tomorrow because we're getting a bit bored with scrambled eggs. Would happily return - friendly Canadian proprietors & a (nice) dog called Killer.
