The Bistro vs The Bistro Taupo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The Bistro had more branded searches than The Bistro Taupo among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand. The Bistro had about 1,300 branded searches, while The Bistro Taupo had 990. The Bistro made up 14% of all Taupō restaurant searches we track, and The Bistro Taupo accounted for 10.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Taupō restaurants, The Bistro appeared in two of the three answers and The Bistro Taupo in none.
Who do people search for more?
The Bistro, about 31% more searches than The Bistro Taupo
Who does AI mention more?
The Bistro, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, The Bistro Taupo in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
The Bistro, the only one of the two named
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Top Taupō restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Bistro was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. The Bistro Taupo did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Embra3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Plateau2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- The Bistro2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Roquette Restaurant & Bar2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Brantry Eatery1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Bistro Taupo0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Vine Eatery0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Taupō, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Taupō, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Taupō, New Zealand for a nice meal?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“restaurants taupo”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“taupo dining”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is The Bistro or The Bistro Taupo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for The Bistro and The Bistro Taupo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Taupō restaurants we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for The Bistro, The Bistro Taupo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Brantry Eatery | Plateau | Embra | The Bistro | Roquette Restaurant & Bar | The Bistro Taupo | Vine Eatery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 31% | 15.4% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 9% | 8% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.4% | 13.4% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 10.3% | 5.4% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.6% | 12.6% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.7% | 11.8% | 16% | 19.3% | 8.7% | 7.8% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.9% | 13.2% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.8% | 13.3% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 9% | 9.5% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 27.5% | 18.8% | 17.3% | 14% | 10.8% | 9.3% | 2.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 24% | 23.2% | 17.4% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.3% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 21.1% | 16.5% | 13.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.9% | 20.1% | 15.3% | 11.8% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 3.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.7% | 18.4% | 17.2% | 14% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 3.3% |
How has the The Bistro and The Bistro Taupo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The Bistro was ahead of The Bistro Taupo in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Bistro’s share of searches among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand moved from 16.3% to 14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Bistro Taupo’s share of searches among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand moved from 9.1% to 10.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 890 to 990.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Taupō restaurants in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, The Bistro gained share of searches among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand, from 11.8% to 14%.
In September 2026, The Bistro Taupo fell from 5th to 6th among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Bistro’s and The Bistro Taupo’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
The Bistro
1 branded search term
- the bistro
The Bistro Taupo
2 branded search terms
- the bistro taupo
- the bistro taupo menu
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