Charlotte's Kitchen - Paihia

Nice spot on the water. The food was great and the service excellent.

I had to choose between a pizza or a starter dish, so I opted for the crispy sesame tofu salad. The waitress pointed out that it was odd that there were only two meat options and no vegan dishes on the menu. I ordered the "great size" salad, which turned out to be quite small and was overpriced at $23. Perhaps the cost was due to the prime location, but I left feeling unsatisfied and hungry.

The restaurant is located in a beautiful waterfront setting. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding.

I tried the vegan margarita pizza from their vegetarian and vegan menu section and it was quite enjoyable. There are not many vegan options in this area, with many restaurants being closed, so I was happy to discover this place.

The vegan choices at this restaurant are fantastic. I ordered a mushroom pizza expecting the usual bland option, but was pleasantly surprised by the flavorful wild mushrooms and delicious vegan cheese. Even when dining with meat eaters, the service was exceptional and I didn't feel like an outsider. Highly recommended!