L’Arté Café and Gallery is a must-do when visiting Taupo. I was lucky enough to get away for a few days last week with my Mum, where we stayed in Acacia Bay. Our hosts recommended we go to L’Arté Café and Gallery and we truly had a delightful morning there.
Not only is the food top-notch, but the grounds are absolutely beautiful and filled with sculptures. There is also an oversized outside mosaic living room, created by Resident ceramic artist Judi Brennan, which lends the perfect photo opportunity. Brennan’s work is displayed throughout the grounds and is available to purchase exclusively from the gallery.
All of the food at the cafe is prepared fresh on-site with New Zealand’s finest produce. The menu is varied and features a wide range of gluten-free options. We decided to get one savoury meal and one sweet meal between us, so we could have a taste of each. For the savoury, we got Corn Fritters with fresh salsa, guacamole, grilled tomatoes and salad. For the sweet, we got French Toast with grilled banana, bacon & maple syrup. Both dishes were so flavourful and the quality of the ingredients used was very evident.
L’Arté Café and Gallery: 255 Mapara Rd, Acacia Bay, Taupo. Open Wed-Sun, 8am-4pm.
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