Little Polynesian Restaurant has been named Cook Islands’ Best Hotel Restaurant 2026 at the 7th annual World Culinary Awards. This marks the fourth confirmed win following previous awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Located at Little Polynesian Resort on Rarotonga’s southern coast, the restaurant offers open-air dining beside the turquoise waters of Titikaveka Lagoon. Its menu celebrates the fresh flavours of the Cook Islands.
World Culinary Awards 2026
The World Culinary Awards recognise excellence across the global culinary industry. Winners are determined by votes from culinary professionals, media and consumers worldwide.
Winning the title of Cook Islands’ Best Hotel Restaurant 2026 acknowledges Little Polynesian Restaurant’s contribution to the Cook Islands’ dining scene.
Dining at Little Polynesian
At Little Polynesian Restaurant, guests can enjoy tropical breakfasts, leisurely lunches and intimate dinners in a relaxed beachfront setting.
The menu combines fresh local ingredients and Polynesian flavours with contemporary European influences, complemented by a selection of tropical desserts, freshly brewed coffee and handcrafted cocktails.
The restaurant welcomes both resort guests and visitors aged 18 and over. As seating is limited, reservations are recommended.
For more information about the restaurant and its dining experience, visit the Little Polynesian dining page.