Kassaba

Home to legendary Maori rock carvings and bubbling natural spa pools, Taupo has a hidden gastronomical gem in the town centre: Kassaba Mediterranean restaurant. Having recently made the move from New Plymouth you'll want to give this great new addition to the Taupo dining scene a try.

Kassaba specialises in simple food packed with flavour. Early every morning, the Kassaba kitchen is busy preparing and cooking for the day ahead, using only the simplest and freshest ingredients. Their dishes honour the traditional flavours and spices of the Middle East, as well as their generous portions!

Start the evening with a scoopful of their famous hummus and pitta, or share a Meze platter of kebab borek, lamb patties, Turkish bread and more. Vegetarians and vegans will love the variety of falafel dishes, from deep-fried chickpea patties to Moroccan vegetables, and if you’re a meat-eater, you’ll be spoilt for choice! From lamb moussaka, beef kofta and lamb shanks, to marinated ribs and Scotch fillet, each dish is specially prepared by the chefs to entice you with the real taste of the Middle East.

Grab friends and family to enjoy the warm welcome of the Mediterranean, friendly service and exceptional food at Kassaba restaurant in Taupo, just two minutes’ walk from the lakefront.