Rakinui - Lake Tekapo

We traveled from Christchurch to have a special 20th wedding anniversary dinner at Rakinui Peppers in Tekapo. We were seated, and then nothing. No drink order, no food order. The restaurant was not busy. Only 3 tables with 2 people each. After 30 min, my husband approached the staff and asked if someone could take our order, as we'd been waiting 30min. They were not friendly and made us feel rude for even asking. So disappointed.

Incredible staff, delicious food, and a fantastic child-friendly environment.

We had a fantastic five-star experience! Everyone was wonderful, and the food was amazing. Thank you, Sumit and the entire team, for making our night unforgettable!

I had a wonderful Father's Day dinner at Rakinui. It was curry night, and every dish, including dessert, was exceptional—truly delicious! The restaurant is very family-friendly and has a lovely warm atmosphere. The service was excellent, and the staff were incredibly friendly, which made the experience even better. I highly recommend it if you're visiting Tekapo!

Lovely meal, services was great the view xx