Restaurants
A variety of Polynesian and European food is available in Niue. Naturally, many tropical fruits grow and depending upon the season most can be bought at the local market or ‘makete’ run every Tuesday and Friday morning in central Alofi, the capital.
Traditional local foods such as coconut crab ‘uga’, taro ‘talo’, breadfruit, cassava, shellfish are also for sale – but be early!
Niueans are traditionally very fussy eaters – their standards of quality and preparation are traditionally very high, and they are extremely proud of this; using it as yet another way to distinguish themselves from neighbouring countries.
The very best range of traditional local food is found at the annual village showdays – each of Niue’s fourteen villages hosts a show-day every year to showcase local cooking, craft, sporting and cultural skills. A large earth oven, or ‘umu’, is prepared, and visitors can sample some rarely found and delicious treats. Try to co-ordinate your visit with one of these show-days, for it will expose you to the full fabric of Niuean life.
Eating In
Most villages have a small shop selling simple necessities. Alofi has several grocers and supermarkets but their hours vary, since the largest supermarket, Swans, is only open Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 4.00, you need to be a bit organised to eat properly!
We strongly recommend that if staying in a motel or you plan to cook your own food, you do your grocery shopping as soon as you can after arrival to avoid any problems
Eating Out
Niue is not a bustling metropolis, so not all restaurants can afford to open all the time. Bookings are essential for all eating establishments.
For the most up-to-date list of opening hours, check with the Niue Tourism Office. You can choose from:
Matavai Resort
Address: Between Tamakautoga and Avatele
Ph: (683) 4360
Breakfast: Open Mon – Sun 7am – 9am
Lunch: 12noon – 2pm
Dinner: 7pm – 9pm Bookings Essential
Fully Licensed Bar
Falala Fa Bar
Address: Main St Alofi Ph: (683) 4697
Opens: 6 days for lunch and dinner
Fully Licensed Bar
Wash Away Cafe
Address: Avatele Beach Ph: (683) 4822
Open: Sunday only 11am till 11pm
Real Espresso Available!
Fully Licensed Bar
Jenna's Restaurant
Address: Alofi
Ph: (683) 4316
Serves Local & International Dishes
Opens: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri breakfast & lunch 9am-2pm,
Saturday Buffet breakfast 9am-11am,
Tuesday Pasifika Buffet & Show 7.30pm-9.30pm,
Tue, Thu, Fri dinner 7pm-10pm (Bookings Essential).
BYO
Gill's Indian Restaurant & Takeaway
Address: Alofi South
Ph: (683) 4180
Opens: Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun 5pm-9pm
Beef, Lamb or Chicken Curry with rice and roti Vegetarian and Fish options on request
Tavana's Café
Address: Alofi Commercial Centre,
Ph: (683) 4334
Opens: Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm
Mitaki's Café (Fast Food) & Bakery
Address: Alofi
Ph: (683) 4084
Opens: Monday – Friday 6am – 2pm, Saturday 6pm til late
The Crazy Uga
Address: Main Street, Alofi
Ph: (683) 1277
Opens: Monday – Saturday Light Lunches and Dinner
Real Espresso Available!
Fully Licensed Bar
Katuali Coffee House
Address: Peta Hill, Alofi South
Ph: (683) 4012
Opens: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Talo's Restaurant & Buffet
Address: Alofi South
Ph: (683) 4067 or 4077 for bookings by 10am
Opens: Thu 5pm-12am Buffet & Entertainment, Fri 5pm-12am Takeaways & Dine-in, Sat 12pm-12am
Fully Licensed Bar
Mutalau Island Night
Address: Uluvehi, Mutalau
Ph: (683) 3308 or 3317 or Niue Tourism Office 4224 to book
Opens: Saturday only 4pm pickup from accommodation or own transport to Uluvehi, return 8pm Tour, Buffet of Niuean Cuisine, Cultural excursions, Dance & Entertainment
Juanna's Restaurant & Bar
Address: Fonuakula, Alofi South
Ph: (683) 4115
Opens: Mon-Fri & Sun breakfast 7am-9.30am, lunch 11am-2pm, dinner 5pm-9.30pm, Sat lunch 11am-2.30pm, dinner 5pm-9.30pm, Wednesday Buffet Dinner local cuisine 6.30pm-10pm (Bookings Essential). Venue Hire, Karoke,
Fully Licensed Bar.
