Eating & Drinking in Niue

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 Niue Tourism 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 preparation of 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 events page will keep you up to date with these.

EATERIES

Buk Buk Chicken
Commercial Centre, Alofi

Facebook: Buk-Buk Chicken
Ph: (+683) 888 7203

Opening Hours:
Wednesday - Friday 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday: 6:00pm - 1:00am

Crazy Uga Cafe
Utuko, Alofi

Ph: (+683) 4653

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday: 9:00pm - 2:00pm

Real espresso available

Fully licensed bar

Fana Cafe
Fonuakula, Alofi

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pm

Fusion Flava
Tufukia, Alofi

Facebook: Fusion Flavas

Opening Hours:
Sunday: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Available for catering

Hio Cafe
Hio, Tuapa

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Hio Cafe
Ph: (+683) 4545

Opening Hours:
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Friday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Kaiika Gourmet Cuisine
Alofi

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kaiika.com
Facebook: Kaiika
Ph: (+683) 4628

Opening Hours:
Lunch: Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Dinner: Monday - Friday & Sunday: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Please email or phone to book

Katuali Cafe
Peta, Alofi

Ph: (+683) 4012 /(+683) 8885375

Opening Hours:
Thursday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Lilo's Restaurant
Malakava, Hakupu

Facebook: Lilo's Restaurant/Lisepa Misikea
Youtube: Lilo's Restaurant
Ph: (+683) 7643

Little Rock Cafe
Opaahi, Alofi

Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 1:30pm

Manuiz
Opaahi, Alofi

Facebook: Manuiz

Opening Hours:
Monday - Tuesday: 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday - Friday: 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday: Local Buffet 6:30pm (bookings essential and must be made by Tuesday 12pm the day before)
Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED