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’ which runs every Tuesday and Friday morning in central Alofi, right next door to the Visitor Information Centre.
Traditional local foods such as coconut crab ‘uga’, taro ‘talo’, breadfruit, cassava, shellfish are also for sale – but be early!
Niueans have high standards of quality and preparationof food is 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, cultural skills and performances. 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. Our Calendar of Events will keep you up to date with these.
Eating In
A couple of villages have a small shop selling simple necessities. Alofi has several grocers and supermarkets but their hours vary. The largest supermarket, Swanson, is open Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 4.00. Their late night hours run on Tuesday and Friday till 6pm. It does pay 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, that 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 encouraged for all eating establishments to avoid dissapointment.
For the most up-to-date list of opening hours, check with the Visitor Information Centre. 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
Specials: Friday Night Fish n Chips, Saturday Night Buffet and Thursday Night Live Uga Demonstration
Fully Licensed Bar
Falala Fa Bar & Restaurant
Address: Corner of Kalaone and main st Alofi
Ph: (683) 4697 Email: falalafa@niue.nu
Opens: Monday - Saturday 6:30pm - 9pm for dinner. Tuesday - Friday 11am - 2pm for lunch.
Fully Licensed Bar
Wash Away Cafe
Address: Avatele Beach Ph: (683) 4822
Open: Sunday only 11am till 11pm
Fully Licensed Bar
Jenna's Restaurant
Address: Alofi
Ph: (683) 4316
Serves Local & International Dishes
Opens: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri breakfast & lunch 9am-2pm,
Tuesday Pasifika Buffet & Show 7.30pm-9.30pm,
Thu, Fri, Sat 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.
Fully Licensed Bar
Tavana's Café
Address: Alofi Commercial Centre,
Ph: (683) 4334
Opens: Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm
The Crazy Uga
Address: Main Street, Alofi
Ph: (683) 1277
Opens: Monday – Saturday Light Lunches and Wednesday night Burger night from 6pm - 9pm
Real Espresso Available!
Fully Licensed Bar
Kaiika Sushi & Gourmet Cuisine
Offering authentic Japanese cuisine - sushi, sashimi and tempura. Kaiika also offers homemade pizza
Open for lunch from Monday through to Friday 11am - 1pm with a ready made selection of sushi boxes.
Dinner from Monday's to Saturday's 6pm till 10pm
**NEW** Avi's Ark now serving lunch and great premium ice cream in many flavours with fantastic sea views
Ph + 683 4628 for bookings or Email sushi@kaiika.com and visit our webpage to find out more!
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
Juanna's Restaurant & Bar
Address: Fonuakula, Alofi South
Ph: (683) 4115
Opens: Mon-Sat, lunch 11am-2pm, Dinner 6pm-9.00pm
Specials: Friday Night Steak Night 6pm-9pm $20 pp * Sunday Roast 1pm-9pm, $35pp. Bookings Essential Ph 4115 * Wednesday Local Cuisine Buffet Night $35 pp. Bookings Essential Ph 4115. *
Venue Hire, Karoke,
Fully Licensed Bar.
