TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"We loved stopping at El Mexicano zapata, it happened to be salsa night and the atmosphere was great! It’s a family owned business, the team were..."

Jess Mackie

William Lin

"Wow!!! Coffee was phenomenal at this place. Absolutely loved the cronuts we tried and the cake. Will be going back again to try the hot chocolate..."

Qasim Zia

"Amazing sandwiches, great coffee, great atmosphere. A great cafe hidden within an industrial area. Highly..."

Brendon Tyree

"Amazing coffee, lovely staff. I especially loved the seating and how the..."

DeArna Branson (Lady Bruised & Tattooed)

"Amazing cafe! So glad we found it! I had to stop halfway through eating to write this review because it is just that..."

MrTbonewilson

"Wow wow wow. If I could give more stars I would that was incredible. We had a brekkie and a hammie and a ham pretzel, and it was like a flavour bomb..."

Kerry Houghton

"What a great cafe! It’s a bit out of town but worth driving over to taste. They have a lot of pretzel based foods and a lot of baked goods and..."

Tan Wang

"The quality of bread is fantastic. The 2 bakers, one is from Japan and the other from Europe, show their artisan level of baking which is unmissable...."

Ken Wong

"Everything's great! ambiance, food, coffee,service,staff. First time to try banoffee coffee and it did not disappoint. Affordable.Big servings. Nice..."

Den Agpaoa

"Had chookie sandwich, really tasty, fresh bread and amazing..."

Jskrn Singh

"The place is very cozy! The food is good and very affordable! Will definitely go..."

Crista Nacar

"The soup was so good, I had to get another one to take home. The sandwiches are beyond delicious, fluffy bread and incredible textures. You gotta try..."

Jake Barber

Stratosfare Rotorua

92/100 (4280 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"This was so much fun!! Highly recommend doing the luge and gondola. We purchased a package that included the buffet lunch. The staff were very..."

Kalin Fohn

"Fantastic experience! Great views of Rotorua and surrounding area. The restaurant was very accommodating of food allergies and there was more than..."

Phillip

"We had tons of fun here! Did several trips in the luge and loved it each time, the tracks have nice variety and a couple little spots to pull off and..."

Andrew Satterfield

"Visited for gondola and luge. Both great. Didn't love the chairlift, but that's personal preference. A well run operation. Great for adults and..."

Alistair Drake

"The luge was a lot of fun but the rest of the experience was kind of lacking. The helmets smelled disgusting and the wait times were a bit long..."

West Bielstein

"📍Skyline Rotorua This is one of the popular attractions in Rotorua, offering a wide selection of combo tickets. We chose the gondola + five luge..."

彭笙瑞

"Amazing location for a great buffet style restaurant ( definitely way above your average style buffet). The staff were very friendly and attentive,..."

peter lum wan

"Our first time @ Skyline Rotorua, and we loved it! The views going up on the gondola were so pretty and the luge rides were so fun. We’ll def be..."

LOZZ

"Skyline in Rotorua Night Rides is sure an amazing experience. The view from the Chair Lifts back to the top is amazing. They have 5-6 Tracks that..."

Maria & Rickal Pakuria

"Nice place to have a pananomic view of Rotorua. And the luge is fun, but one time is enough. We bought 5 turns which seem too much, unless there's..."

EL Su

Fresh Noodles

91/100 (1433 ratings)

"We stopped by for a late lunch after being informed of this place by our rafting guides. We were on the verge of closing time so we called up and..."

Benedict Uy

"Food was beautiful , fresh and clean ! Up and coming small business defiantly worth a try !!! Relaxed atmosphere with great service..."

Cheyenne Brown

"Great food. The tomato paste is delicious. The Roti has been well cooked and it’s so crispy!Service is great, the owner is so polite and..."

Shu Zhang

"We came here as a table of nine which is quite a large group. However, service was still efficient and the food came out at a decent pace. We loved..."

Aimee.

"Excellent food and service. I loved beef noodle, had been the restaurant twice in 2 days. The only downside is , you have to climb 2 deep stairs to..."

Fangtao Meng

"The food and service are excellent! A must-visit-shop when you are looking for a cosy ambience and nice food (Caution: Serve with 100% love) in..."

Chye Hong

"The staff are so lovely, the food is amazing and tastes absolutely fabulous. Definitely the best place in Rotorua!! It’s a hidden gem 💎 Love..."

Amelia Jensen

"The reviews are great so we thought we would give it a try and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the service was great. It does..."

Jenny Bates

"Came across this place on Google - saw all the good reviews and pulled up for takeout dinner. It was so good that during our 2 nights stay in..."

Parth Kohli

"Delicious meal. Dishes are flavourful and the noodles were perfectly done. We also got pan-fried dumplings which had generous amounts of filling and..."

Gillian Chong

"Best food around! Haven't had noodles and dumplings this good ever before! The food really is 11/10. I recommend fried dumplings (any flavour) and..."

Tjiele Poata

"This is like a hidden surprise restaurant in rotorua. Their foods are also surprising with a very tasty noodle. We will definitely recommend this,..."

Ar Gie

"A hidden gem! I chanced upon it while walking along the streets but it was closed during that day. Came back to try their noodles and it exceeded..."

Benjamin T

"stopped at Rotorua on our drive down the island. the sleepy town had most things closed on the rainy Sunday we pulled in, but we saw the great..."

Nelson Rodriguez Rivas

"Really good food! Had the pork and chicken dumplings which were very very tasty! Also had the fried chicken noodles which was also very good! The..."

byron morrison

"A hidden treasure in Rotorua you shouldn't miss. Simply delicious food. The handmade hand-pulled was..."

Beehoong Low

Hello Stranger Cafe

Waffles with Bacon and Poached Pear

Keto Goodies Available

Big breakfast

hot chocolate

Breakfast Burger

Southern fried chicken burger

Fried Chicken Salad

Mocha

Fried Chicken and Waffles

EGGS BENE

Eggs Benedict

Croissant French Toast

Chrispy Chicken Salad

Waffles and Southern Fried Chicken

Creamy Mushrooms Eggs and Almond Toast

"Out for the day and came across this gem of a spot ! Very friendly staff great looking menu! Coffee was amazing and the southern fried Benedict was..."

Una Gallagher

"Joined my sister & her kids for lunch at Hello Stranger. Fantastic choice for lunch. 2 kids shared a plate of loaded wedges (adult size), which they..."

Coral Dolman

"Don't you just love it when you walk in to a cafe where you feel immediately welcome. A beautiful kia ora and seeing staff who clearly enjoy working..."

Tama Matene

"amazing open sammie. such tender beef brisket and great flavour. amazing service..."

Alice

"Definitely a five-star cafe. I had the keto big breakfast and it was delicious. A great cafe for all tastes. The waiting staff were very friendly and..."

Bulldogs NZ

"We're in a rush, so we just ordered a few items from their keto cabinet. They are all surprisedly good. We will go back for their menu items next..."

Karen Chung

"Food was delicious and good portion sizes. I had the big brekkie and a mocha. Every part of the brekkie was great including the mushrooms. There are..."

David Blackwell

"Had their mushroom, spinach filo out of the cabinet, was delicious and loaded with mushroom. Update: no mushroom filo today, but tried their gooey..."

Kat M.

"What a great cafe. With a excellent selection of gluten free and dairy free choices available. Look no further if you have dietary requirements. ..."

Bruce Thomason

"Being gluten intolerant, it is very challenging to find a cafe that does gluten-free food as well as Hello Stanger does. The variety is wonderful,..."

Airini Rattray

"The eggs and bene was actually really good and had a healthy serving of salmon to match:) would definitely eat there..."

luke raharuhi

"We had the fried chicken eggs Benedict and chicken waffle and two coffees, pretty good ,chicken was excellent, waffles a little dry and coffee very..."

Michelle G

"I visited this café recently when I was on holiday in Rotorua. My friends and I appreciated the attentive customer service and delicious food...."

Claire Miller

"Found this place on google and went off reviews. Happy to say that the food came out just like the photos I’d seen. Two people in the kitchen and..."

Stevie Waring

"Definitely a go-to Cafe. Delicious, well presented food which I like to pair with their amazing iced chocolate. The mushroom sauce is so filled woth..."

Dylan “Capulett” Yorke

"Nicest, softest GF savoury I've ever had!. So many GF choices in the cabinet. Coffee was served HOT. Just how it should..."

Janet McGuinness

"Perfect cafe for Keto meals and treat. The keto slices are to die for!! Staff are very friendly. Vibrant Atmosphere!! Love love love Cauliflower..."

o Intasaro

"Absolutely fantastic service. The staff are amazing and the coffee fantastic. Hello Stranger Cafe is definitely my go to place for my coffee..."

Paul Margan

Sabroso

91/100 (3715 ratings)

Passion Fruit Margarita

Beef Tacos De Carne Asada

Wheelchair Accessible

"2nd time I have dined here. 1st time with friends & 2nd time for my 35th birthday on Thursday. I love how small and intimate it is. The food is..."

Hui Cooper

"We loved everything about this unassuming restaurant. The staff were welcoming and extremely professional. The food was outstanding, especially the..."

Kathy Matterson

"Called in here a few weeks ago with my wife for our anniversary. The best food and service I have had in a loooong time! In my top 2 food..."

Karl Von Karl

"We went to Sabroso for dinner on Saturday night and it was yum! The staff were very pleasant and made some great recommendations-the beef cheeks were..."

Vivien Renzella-Rose

"Had the most delicious dinner here last night.. lovely service, friendly waitress.. highly..."

Rachel Rowe

"This was one of the greatest dining experiences I've ever had! The owner Sara was super accommodating and the server was super great as well! They..."

Kelly Hogan

"Fabulous. Five stars for atmosphere. Five and half stars for food. Our visitor from Oxford who had the calypso rib special described them as so..."

Richard Newbury

"Fantastic service, excellent food. Would highly recommend..."

Kate Rosemary Freymark

"most amazing restaurant in town x everyone I go can't wait to come back the food is always excellent and the margaritas r to die..."

Sally Binks

"Great friendly service. Loved the opportunity to buy the hot sauces. Will definitely..."

Trish Carr

"Mucho Gratis to our lovely Server and hospital Manager/Chef who allowed us refuge from our hungry for exceptional South of the border fare!!! Well..."

John Linton

"This is my absolute favourite restaurant - Sarah is an amazing host and her hubby cooks the most delicious food I have ever tasted. Best mojitos I've..."

Jacqui Mackle

"Loved the vegan options I had. And the passion fruit mango margarita lined with salt was something else! Great service despite being a really busy..."

Kheng Chua

"Great cocktails, fantastic food and lovely personal service. Make sure you..."

Kimberly Juergens

"Thank you Sarah for an amazing suggestion of wine and meals....we absolutely loveddd it....best food I have ever had in my life..."

Kanan Shah Anadkat

"A must do when you are in Rotorua. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. You'll need to travel to Venezuela to have a more authentic latin american..."

Steve Thomson

"By far the best restaurant in town! We always take friends there if we are going out for tea and they always love it. Yummiest food and..."

Ash Thompson

"If you're thinking of dining at Sabroso then don't hesitate and book a table! My partner and I stumbled across this place and it has been the..."

Brooke

"This is our first time here as I myself have never been to Rotorua and we can't wait to try one of the best places to eat in here. We were lucky to..."

Serena Poon

"One of the best Mexican (or any cuisine) meals I’ve ever had! A nice little restaurant that feels cosy and homely. The waiter (who I think is also..."

Simona D’Silva

"Wow! Had a delicious meal here last night. The lovely host was welcoming and full of personality and intuitively knew what we would like. The food..."

Catherine Te Whare

"I made a reservation several weeks early via email but surprisingly couldn't get the reservation time I wanted because it was already full for that..."

Kiwi Eats Asia

"My wife and I enjoyed the food so much and the Margarita's were just the icing on the cake. Friendly and helpful staff. Have to book. because its..."

John Candy

"Lovely. Every dish was good. Staff were amazing. Higgly recommend the specials. Make sure you book in advanc3. Enjoy this fantastic..."

Denelle Freeman

"I'm living in Rotorua for next few months and found this place- wow! What a great place. The hosts are so friendly, Mexican food at its best and it's..."

Iain Murray

"I ordered take away and the owner was so helpful and friendly, when we went to pick up the food the restaurant had such a friendly and homely vibe..."

Believeinyourself

"Sabroso. A very small sweet place, away from the main Eat Street. Delicious in every sense. A tidy menu with a range of plates, we got a..."

Wanderlust

"Excellent service, food was really delicious and atmosphere lovely. I would definitely go there again. We hadn't booked but were squeezed in (just)..."

Maggie B

"Awesome food. Freshly made Tres Amigos and flavoursome Mexican tostadas were out of this world! Wish this place could seat more guests or have a..."

Picky Diner

"The food was delicious. We walked into a cosy and well presented restaurant and were greeted warmly by the friendly and knowledgeable waitress who..."

Lee

"So good! I've been to Sabroso several times and it never disappoints. The margaritas are Delicious and the food is simple, with strong Latin..."

Elizabeth Harding

"Great food, especially the entrees, steak and chimichanga, fantastic and friendly customer service, a delightful theme inside the restaurant and one..."

Joe

"I'd be surprised if Sabroso is not the best restaurant in Rotorua. We had such a great evening. It felt like being welcomed into someones home...."

Rhys Goodwin

"One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Nice and cosy little restaurant, that was a "full house" on the night we visited, so it's just as..."

Sahiyena Tsitsistas

"Fantastic warm service, if you sample the flame thrower sauce a plate of sour cream will come in handy. Relatively Small which could be the beauty of..."

Mattias Fridh

"We visit Sabroso regularly. Sarah is ALWAYS welcoming and friendly. Each time we try the special which is never disappointing! Reading all the other..."

Tina Gamblin

"On our quest for mex this has got to be the best so far. Despite trooping from hamilton to get here it was totally worth it and can see us coming..."

Sarah

"Review from a group of Year 12 Spanish Students.Our night at Sabroso was a night to remember. For all of us the desserts were definitely..."

Sarsha

"Lured to sabroso after reading the positive feedback and it was every bit as fabulous. Had tapas and desserts along with sweet margaritas. Don't..."

Donna Bray

"Came here to use a voucher deal and I have kept going back and dragging my mates with me.Amazing food, packed with flavour, great host who is..."

Earnie

"I stopped into Sabroso on a short break in Rotorua having seen it recommended in my Lonely Planet guide. It didn't disappoint. Following a friendly..."

Helen Taylor

"Great meal, friendly staff, very child friendly, the kids loved the puzzles and colouring in. Food delicious, plantains great experience to try,..."

Kirsty C

"Everything about this place was absolutely brilliant! Service, Food, Drinks, Ambience...the lot. Probably the best margarita i've ever had. ..."

L

"Brilliant! I nearly broke the bank on the Sangria! I had to have just one more. The food was top-shelf and the service was very friendly and fast...."

Adam Julian

"My partner had a prawn dish and I had the plantain platter. They catered really well and easily to vegan diet and the mango passion margueritas were..."

Daniella

"We Checked out Sabroso while visiting Rotorua after reading reviews here.Top tasting food, good service, great margaritas (grab the..."

Josi

"We adore Sabroso, the food selection is wonderful as is the quality, and the price is fairly reasonable. Their soup selection is especially..."

Chanel & Joe

"I could not find fault with Sabroso! They deliver excellent, delicious, authentic food in a great atmosphere served up with the BEST margaritas. All..."

Lyn Maner

"We went back two nights running - the black bean soup is heaven - we've been trying to recreate it at home ever..."

Janice And Simon

"Amazing experience here. Fabulous food at great prices. A lovely wine selection and the option to purchase bottles of 2 different spicy sauces that..."

Andrew Tallack

"Absolutely blown away by this place! The service by Sarah was phenomenal, nothing I had ever experienced before. She is attentive and makes you feel..."

Emily Garner

"A fabulous dining experience. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. One of the best meals of the year..."

Nicky Solomon

"Awesome restaurant - we try to travel down from Auckland at least once a year to eat here! Sarah and John are great hosts and cooks and the food is..."

Theresa Walker

"Loved this small and cosy restaurant. We were fortunate to walk in and dine, because of a cancellation. Our host/ Waitress, was very warm and..."

Tracey Clayton

"Yummy fusion if Latin American cuisine, tasty food full of flavor, many Gluten-free options. Sangria with a tocuh of sherry was exceptional, so was..."

Jane R

"We ate at Sabroso's tonight and can't recommend it enough. The food was the most authentic Latin-American we have had in a long time and best of all,..."

Veronica Cockrell

"Amazing little find! Amazing food, great drinks and excellent service! Very authentic food and no Rotorua smell inside (which my teens were very..."

Wendy Furlan

"One of our favourite places in Rotorua. Lovely simple family owned business with great food at a really reasonable price. The drinks are amazing and..."

Scott Devonport

"I was absolutely happy to have this amazing food! Highly..."

Anna Isakova

Maharaja Indian Take Away

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"To me this is the best shop in town for indian. Amazing flavors in there curries and the best service I have received anywhere. Everytime anyone..."

Ace Pinkerton

"It has been a while since we have been to Maharaja but as usual, the food and the service is fantastic. Mr Singh, you and your Team do an awesome..."

Yvonne Donovan

"Definitely a must if you are in Rotorua. Best Indian food ever. Love the taste. Hygienic and Quality food. Highly recommend if you are craving Indian..."

Rochel Nilendra

"Couldn't believe how much food we got! A two curry combo have mum and I enough for three dinners. Will definitely be going back next time we're in..."

AJ Blair

"Our usual spot for butter chicken used to be NGO, since that isn't open anymore, Maharaja has become our new spot and we're not complaining! Kai is..."

Chynal Rangiawha

"Simply delicious wow 👏 this is one of the best curry shop I have ever tried and I've tried heaps. I had mango chicken mild and that was just..."

Ariana James

"Fantastic new Indian restaurant/takeaway at 256 Te Ngae Rd, next to the new Ebbett motors Kia car yard. Has a few basic tables inside where you can..."

Tony Dunn

"Arrived in Rotorua after a long drive from the Northlands & just wanted something quick & easy to eat.... we had Lamb tikka masala, chicken tikka..."

John Cooper

"As I write this review I am eating a beautiful Khadi Chicken from Maharaja Indian Takeaways. This isn't the first time I've made a review on this..."

Jason Burgess

"Super friendly personal, food choices are reasonably limited, which makes it good because they probably know what they are making. The dishes were..."

Pieter Buisman

"Da best Da best Best service Best food Very reasonable price Best in da town no doubt Thank..."

Aavya

"Every time I come here I leave with a giant smile. The service is great and you can't help but smile back and loathe in the positivity. The food,..."

GRaffsince1989

"Got the spinach paneer and chicken tikka masala - both were delicious and had just the right amount of heat. Texture of the paneer was particularly..."

Gillian Chong

"2 curry combo...great meal, had extra left over for tomorrow excellent delivery service.....will be back when in Rotorua..."

Brian Stephenson

"The combo packages are an absolute steal, great value. The curries are very tasty, albeit sweet, but undeniably tasty. The naans are huge and..."

Nadiyya Baker

"We dine in for lunch... Food and service both were great.. thank you guys for an awesome lunch.. see you again when I come to..."

Shah Khan

"AWESOME FOOD VERY FRIENDLY STAFF UNCLE N AUNTY SO SWEET. GREETED US WITH BIG SMILES VERY REASONABLE PRICE.. WILL DEFINITELY VISIT..."

Deepak Sharma

"All I can say is....YUM. This is the best Indian food my partner and I have had in a long time. The service is lovely, the food is amazing. For..."

Adventures with Ashie

"Highly recommend!!! Best Indian food in Rotorua..."

JENNY WANG

Sustain Vegetarian Takeaways

Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Baby Spinach Avacado with Brocolli

Corn Veg Sandwich

Café

Healthy

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was AMAZED to find a vegan store in Rotorua..! It was lovely and the staff are incredibly lovely too! Very busy with the locals and the food was..."

Shyam Amarsee

"Amazing fresh and healthy food. Delicious wraps and salads stocked with heaps of veges, plenty of vegan/vege options. Customer service is excellent,..."

Liam Wilson

"I had my first vegan pie since coming to New Zealand over a year ago and it was fantastic. Lots of tasty vegan options that change daily. They also..."

sawmillguy

"Does exactly what it says on the label. I rarely give five star reviews so this place deserves it. Friendly staff serving delicious, nutritious and..."

Hippie Tim

"89yr old mum who doesn't like change in her food absolutely loved everything we got today for lunch. Mushroom hot savouries, orzo salad, beetroot and..."

SuperWahinetoa

"I buy lunch from here regularly. There's always really good quality fresh meals available. Just tried one of the dessert/sweet items today and it was..."

Faz Nisha

"Perfect place, very friendly staff, well located and absolutely fresh and tasty food! Highly recommended if you stop here! We will definately come..."

Sebastian Pannasch

"I was disappointed by the chickpea salad so they offered me a free replacement falafel wrap which was probably the best wrap I've ever had. Great..."

Natalie Care

"gorgeous contemporary space serving a lovely selection of gourmet vegetarian lunch foods freshly prepared on site and serving great local coffee...."

andrew phillips (andyokareka)

"Delicious, fresh and tasty food, great variety and reasonably priced. Have never had a dud meal..."

Moana Corbett

"Never disappointed when I buy lunch here. The visual, taste and value are consistent Well..."

colin Smart

"Amazing falafal salad, must try as vegan option. Highly..."

Delight Spice

"Food and service was excellent. The vegan rolls were out of this..."

Tanya Hutchens

"Beautiful noodle salad and lovely service! Everything looked..."

Melissa Chester

"It's simpl and delicious..."

Fatema Tapia

"#delicious #vegan..."

daniella mishtler

"Lovely..."

kate dahm

Okere Falls Store

91/100 (1880 ratings)

Grilled Cheese Toastie

Award Winning Toastie

Vegetarian Nachos and Beans

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful back beer garden with birds singing. Smash Burger with fries (crispy on the outside, soft inside like how fries should be) was excellent..."

T YL

"Fantastic beer garden out the back!! Wonderful place to bring the family, great food and atmosphere. If you're a craft beer lover, they have many on..."

Mark Peters

"Blew my mind, i always wanted to go and try this place after seeing it on tv and they did not disappoint. Was that good even, i went straight back..."

Mr Whang

"Nailed it. If ever there was a quintessential Kiwi hospitality venue this would be it. Great atmosphere, not too posh, not too rough. Excellent..."

Derek Phyn

"They get everything right. Uniquely crafted food, perfect coffee, delicious and affordable cocktails, a huge range of crafted beers and drinks. ..."

K Buchanan

"At the Okere Falls Store And Beer Garden you'll find espresso ☕️ boutique beer🍺 and wine 🍷 cakes 🍰 ice cream 🍦 chocolate 🍫..."

Joanie Badenhorst-Awasthi

"Great little shop! Snacks, tons of craft beer to choose from, great toasties! The PCB (pineapple coconut banana) smoothie was fantastic! Lots of..."

Jordan Buren

"Had coffees, scrambled eggs and hot cakes.. Absolutely delicious! Everything was perfect, awesome service, great little place. A must visit if you're..."

Jess M

"Amazing cappuccino's, atmosphere and service. Loved the views surrounding the cafe..."

Sadie Kate

"hands down the best toastie I have ever had. I drove half an hour to try this famous toastie, and it was totally worth it. great service and a nice..."

Willy

El Burrito Mexican Bar & Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Food here is awesome. Great music. We ordered pulled pork burrito, beef nachos and taco. So fresh and beautiful food. Owner was passionate about..."

Olivia Shen`

"Awesome food and awesome service! We are from Auckland and wish we had a store like that up there! We will definitely be coming back the next time we..."

Bambi

"Loved, loved LOVED the veggie taco bowl. From the crisp taco bowl with a dash of dried fenugreek in it (trust me, this is heavenly) to all the..."

Anjalee Shah

"The food was delicious, we had a chicken taco bowl and the chicken jalapeno quesadillas. Both were outstanding, service was also exceptional with..."

Damien Moana

"4.5/5 Got to come here with my Friend for a late lunch, our server who I believe was the Boss was lovely and welcoming he let us have a taste test as..."

Aneta Chadderton

Mecca Kebabs

Pita Pit Rotorua Redwoods

Bacon Egg Avocado Bowl

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Nice quick and fresh takeout meal with and good veggie..."

Steven Mackenzie

"Awesome staff, follow their recommendations for an amazing meal..."

Josh Hermansen

"Lovely fresh food, the girl serving us was super lovely and even cut our pita in half to make it easier for my partner and I who were sharing one..."

Nikita Gillain

"Best Pita Pit I have been to. The staff here go above the standard needed to make the best Pita ever.. very happy with our experience here.. Top shop..."

Regan Crofts

"Delicious. Just service slow! Would've liked a bit more chicken since it is $10.50 and got only a few pieces..."

The social Reject

"Another one of the best places I've not visited but know that it will be full of all sorts of edible..."

David Mackay

"Love Pita Pit. Just wish you would actually increase the salad stuffing when asked to load it up... I'm not asking for the expensive meaty stuff,..."

B

"Delicious salads, pita pockets, wraps, and shakes available. Really delicious! Would definitely..."

Hineiokaia Martin

"New menu is delish. First time I ordered online and it was great. Thank you..."

Sabrina Gogg

"Very nice food from super friendly and efficient staff. The owner is a nice..."

Drew

"I'm a regular!! Not just because the food is healthy and delicious but for the AMAZING team that work there. Check it..."

Char Harris

"Love the breakfast combo - pita n smoothie $10. Awesome..."

Billie Ratu

"A good selection of fresh ingredients. Friendly, efficient..."

Carol Prichard

"Wish we had this in UK. Fresh, tasty, healthy. Two guys in the shop were very..."

Nicolas McCartney

"These place is amazing awesome customer service and Phil the owner is one of the nicest people I have spoken to..."

Robin Allan

Vetro Rotorua

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent for lovely treats very good..."

Elaine Povey

"Love your selections of different foods staff..."

Lorraine Membery

"Good supply of Mediterranean and some South African foods. Nice staff. Small cafe inside..."

Annette K

"I visited for an Age Concern coffee gathering, my first time to go to Vetro Mediterranean - great coffee and food and the ambience was inviting!..."

Daphne Vakacegu

"Lovely staff, amazing..."

Kaye Englebretsen

"Lovely deli with specialist..."

Lesley Curtis

"The BEST place to get deli style and European foods in Rotorua area! Great selection and many items are priced really reasonably. Fresh bread on..."

A H

"Vetro Rotorua is one of those little gems everyone wants to find in a town they live in. It's the sort of place you could bike to to meet a friend on..."

Joanne Donovan

"A Mediterranean gourmet grocery store. They have a huge range of food from around the world, situated right here in Rotorua. I highly recommend..."

Dibley

"Cappuccino is yummy. I brought 2 small candies in the shop wrapped in big looking attractive lolly wrappers $1.50. It was yummy. One taste like..."

Wanda

El Mexicano Zapata Cantina

89/100 (5717 ratings)

Chicken and Cheese Empanadas

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Nachos with Guacamole

Free off-street parking

Table Service

Highchairs Available

Wheelchair Accessible

"We spent our first night in Rotorua really hungry and craving for Mexican food. We walked through Eat Street, looking at the restaurants and nothing..."

Marie Ku Maureen Ceniza

"We arrived at this cute little Mexican place pretty hungry at 9 pm after a day of sports and adventures (almost all other restaurants in Rotorua had..."

Zinal Bhadra

"Owner is super friendly and its 100% the best Mexican food I've ever eaten. Their nachos are the fucking best, enough for two people and so perfect...."

Tommy Collins

"Best Mexican food I've had. Authentic and home made, even down to the corn chips in the Nachos. The Chef & Owner is really cool and came out to chat..."

Grant Ormsby

"Best Mexican food I’ve had in New Zealand! � couldn’t rate it highly enough. The Pulled pork tacos, the nachos, the coffee, the service and the..."

Rata Fergiedodd

"We have literally just left the restaurant and we can not believe how amazing this place is! If I could give it 10000 stars I would! Food was..."

Allisha Nightingale

"New fav place , margaritas to die for, amazing reasonably priced food and wonderful fast..."

Sally Binks

"Went here for a Birthday dinner with 8 people. Was a wonderful experience with delicious food and large portions. The Margarita jugs went down a..."

Nicole Dixon

"The place is very warm & cozy. Staff was so welcoming & attentive. Food was just divine. Will definitely recommend El Mexicano Zapata to my..."

Sheila McNeely

"Probably the best food I’ve had so far in New Zealand! The Mexican fries bread was so good but what really stole the show were the two sauces I had..."

Kyla Washington

"This is the best Mexican food and service we have ever had!! Thank you for making our honeymoon extra fun, delicious and special! We will be back..."

Mykylie Zelaya

"Just finished having the pulled pork Taco!!!!! It was absolutely amazing :) :) Customer service was great. Will definitely come to this place next..."

Yarryn Whetu Horne

"Best Mexican, particularly the vegetarian tacos. Had a large group and were accommodated last minute. Highly..."

Nadia Davis

"Amazing food. Great service, even turning down a tip!! Just write a review they said. So happy to write this review. Great selection of Mexican..."

Clint Astridge

"We had tacos and nachos and both were amazing and very generous serves. Margarita's were some of the best we have ever had and very reasonably..."

Joanne M

"The best Mexican restaurant in Rotorua Delicious authentic Mexican food, a lot of nice food for very good prices. The whole atmosphere is amazing and..."

Karla Medawar

Wilson Shum

"On first impression walking into this place, the restaurant gave off this welcoming Mexican warmth (and not because the heaters were on inside). The..."

C Kapnoc

"The restaurant was fully booked. Luckily we got a table after waiting for a while. Delicious..."

Evangeline Wong

"Despite looking like a Mexican themed restaurant, this place is great. Food is excellent with some minor changes from traditional. Large dinner..."

Nick Suter

"We ordered the zapata steak and houmita empanadas, which were both very nicely prepared. Would highly recommend the mochachino zapata (coffee,..."

Kevin Teo

"Our go-to for warm dishes and a friendly atmosphere, great for weekend nights out. We highly recommend the black bean dip, the three cheese dip, the..."

Aileen Santos

"Fantastic Mexican food. Everything was visually appealing, well portioned, and tasty tasty tasty! Staff was very friendly, courteous, and..."

Philip Medford

"Beautiful food, the best meal we had with our stay in Rotorua. We will definitely be back next time we’re in the hood. Thank you ever so much for..."

Sun Jasper

The Greenhouse Kitchen & Bar

Tacos with Buttermilk Chicken Chipotle Mayo

Savoury Crepe with Bacon and Banana

Pan Fried Terakihi

Smash Burger

Salad

Muesli with Fresh Fruit

Smoked Salmon Risotto

Egg Benedict with Spinach

"Really impressed. Quality brunch, all the three dishes are expected. Food is fresh and cooked probably. Friendly service for kids. Highly..."

cici yu

"We were on our way with my partner and decided to eat here, it was the best decision! Very delicious food, and the girl who served us was very kind...."

Aylén Desiervi

"Had a lovely experience here, will definitely be back! With exceptional customer service. We were well looked after, had a meal that I wanted..."

Teresa

"Excellent service, excellent coffee. Food was good but not amazing. My vege breakfast looked nicely presented with incredients separately around the..."

James Faction

"The staff was amazingly kind and food was great. The plating was stunning so I ate with my mouth and eyes =) The interior design was nice and the..."

Alice

"Great services and such affordable prices for Rotorua! Eggs bene came with a lot more spinach than I'd normally get elsewhere and Hollandaise sauce..."

Jane Chuang

"We had a really nice meal here! The drinks in particular were really delicious, as well as the apple tart desert! We had a few tapas that were all..."

Taylor Barron

"Had a book me voucher for 40 % off. Well worth it incredible platter for four. Couldn't fit in dessert but will definitely be back. Great..."

Sophie Butler

"After trolling Eat Street trying to find somewhere to eat and everywhere was packed we happily stumbled upon The Greenhouse Kitchen & Bar. Loved the..."

Michaela Peirce

"Panfried Tarakihi fish and chips. Lovely lunch. Check out the daily specials for each day. I also ordered the curry and Snicker's..."

Daneille Moke

Bird The Word

French Toast Banana Yoghurt & Bacon

Orange Cake and a Shakes

Side Salad

Orange Cake Shake N Icecream

Orange Cake Slice

Mochaccino Hot Chocolate

Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese

"nice environment with adequate sunlight goes inside the cafe, tidy and clean, super friendly helpful staff. normal food. suitable for friends to grab..."

hiulamchan

"The staff here are so lovely; we were greeted with a genuine smile and felt welcomed from first step in. The service is very fast, mocha and got..."

Daisy Lin

"Found this restaurant in Rotorua and we're so impressed by the service and food that we never changed our routine for the rest of our visit! The food..."

Daniel Hanson

"We stopped here for a quick breakfast on our way out of town. The employees were extremely friendly. The food was incredible and the portions were..."

Kelly Plorin

"The food here is great. The way the food is decorated looks very tasty as well. I also like the relaxing, warm atmosphere and the friendly service..."

Emily Phan

"I came here with my mum and grandma and we had some of the nicest service and the nicest food. The service was fast and kind, and the drinks were..."

phoebe

"Just had lunch with my mother here. Both our meals were excellent and we saw someone else having the omelette which looked amazing but huge. Staff..."

Rebecca KEENAN

"BirdTheWord has quickly become my new obsession, we ordered the hash brown stack and a side of fries which was not only divine itself, but the..."

Kylie Mitchells

"This restaurant is the word for breakfast. I had a great big breakfast, If you are hungry come for big breakfast. Food is delicious, good variety,..."

Mohammed Alharbi

"Tried the Lil BTW breakfast of bacon, sausage, poached egg, hash browns, toast, tomato, mushrooms and rustic beans! Delish! There is a bigger size..."

Stacey Rimene

And Rice Japanese Kitchen

Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box

"Friendly, patience, talkative and accommodating owner operator. The food are flavourful, and balanced. The cook their hot food with passion and love,..."

Alex Tjahjana

"Really inexpensive and delicious japanese meals made fast. This is a great spot for a quick lunch or to grab some food to go. Had the ramen and bento..."

Hung Thai

"Foods are good, not too bad. Some foods are quite salty but totally good to try..."

reiNG

"Lovely food and staff. The place is very cozy and warm, lots of variety and the noodles are amazing. Tables could be cleaner but I understand that..."

Jakol Zhang

"The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Our 3 children agree they should move &Rice to Wellington.... we will definitely be coming back..."

Libby Dearnley

"Absolutely loved the food here! Tantanmen ramen was nice and spicy and the takoyaki fulfiled my cravings. Would definitely come..."

Ash Winter

"Very small place, it is bit narrow when we 4 adults with 2 kids come in at lunch time. We ordered Ramen noodles, tasty but not many noodle, we had to..."

L Francis

"Lunch menu and ramen were fantastic! Fresh, enough to get full, ramen had very reach..."

Michał

"Beef curry, udon and ramen are flavorful, especially tempura is amazing crispy. Thanks..."

Lucky G (Squeeze_in_nz)

"Food was amazing!! We thought we had ordered miso soups also but they gave em to us on the house anyway!..."

Marty Rudolph Blase

"Got the bento box lunch deal. For only $12 we got this huge meal, absolutely delicious and filling: Rice, teriyaki chicken, 3 types of salad, 4 sides..."

Charlotte Tricoire

"Excellent family owned store offering 5 types of ramen, fried dishes and sashimi/sushi. Quality is great and excellent value for money. Highly..."

Nick Gu

"Tasty..."

Grace Villamor

"I had very good vegan ramen, and I highly recommend it. Other vegan options are also looking good..."

momo

"The mochi are hand made. They are very flavorful, get them! Otherwise, I was disappointed in the rice dishes actually. I liked more the vegetable..."

Nicolas Ehrhardt (Nic)

"Delicious food. Best Japanese owned restaurant in Rotorua. Highly..."

Christian Ramos

"Was originally planning to have pizza for lunch but luckily the place was closed because & Rice is a real gem. Really good Japanese food at very..."

D Yong

"Good price, very big portions and very yummy. Sadly I don't live in Rotorua otherwise I'll come..."

Desmond Chia

Giovanni's

Giovanni's Special Pizza

Sundried Tomatoes Calzone

Carbonara

Antipasti Plank

Ice Cream

Gnocchi with Roasted Tomato Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food, customer service and atmosphere were awesome! We had the gluten free 4 cheese pizza and it was the best gluten free pizza base around, the..."

Colleen Anne

"Giovannis is AWESOME! Upon entering you are greeted with a sensory overload of delicious aromas, a menagerie of visual delights, and sensuous sounds..."

Yanné Logan

"Everything about our Dinner Date night was beautiful...The food was to die for, awesome customer service and the ambience was exactly how we would..."

Tangi Broughton-Smith

"Fabulous food, Amazing, friendly service. A great place to take friends and family. A great variety on the menu and something for everyone. We will..."

Suzy Qu MacDonald

"Great restaurant. Food was outstanding, service was great and vibe was outstanding! In my opinion one of the best restaurants in Rotorua. The owner..."

Neil Oliver

"Lovely people that work there - very kind nature and a delight to be around! My 6 year old chose to go there for his bday and they were amazing &..."

Kacey Zinsli

"We had a delicious pasta meal. The best pasta we have ever tasted. The food service and atmosphere was delightful. We will definitely visit..."

Shona McDowall

"I won their Facebook competition and my fiance and I shared a Mussel starter and our mains were Pork Belly (mine) and Lamb Shank (his). All were..."

Chris McLeod

"Service and food amazing and it came out very quickly!! I would totally come back and recommend this restaurant to..."

Maria 'Ria' Freeman

"So we had our Christmas function dinner here tonight, meals for 20 in total. Really well organised. Pizzas were made while the other foods were being..."

Michael Meyer

"Love Love Love! Friendly helpful service and the food is to die for! Love the pork..."

Stacey Rimene

"Finally got to have dinner at Giovanni's with my parents at long last, we all thoroughly enjoyed our dinner there & the wait staff were absolutely..."

Chrissie Aratema

"Absolutely beautiful Restaurant. All meals were lovely, staff very friendly. The girls had fun playing the piano. We'll be back, thank..."

Robyn Hall

"Ordered online a Tagliatelle pasta with carbonara sauce with bacon and a ravioli with cheese sauce and walnuts as takeaways. Ready in 30mins for..."

Suzi Heke

"Went here for dinner with friends and it was a delight. Amazing Pasta and Pizza. The team are very kind, with exceptional service. Great environment..."

Vivek Gajanand

"Best Italian food in Rotorua hands down. Love the three cheese Ravioli. After eating it i was watching Italian food shows for weeks 😁. Nice pizza..."

Ravneel Reddy

"I travelled from Australia for a holiday and visited the restaurant and I LOVE LOVE LOVED IT! If you're in Rotorua it is definitely worth visiting..."

Manisha Kachhia

"Beautiful food. We normally just order pizza (which is delicious by the way) but decided to eat in and try something new. The lanky was melt in..."

Athena Anaru

"Oh my God, so nice Italian restaurant. The staff is friendly, The pizza was amazing. Top 3 pizza I have ever eaten in NZ. Will come back for sure,..."

Xiaojun LI

"Gorgeous Italian restaurant, great atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff despite us arriving close to closing, thank you Rachel and the rest of..."

Kim Burns

"I dined here on locals night, my waitress Nicola was absolutely fabulous, she recommended some of her favourite dishes such as the creamy basil..."

Rylee Paige

"Delicious pizza! One of the best I've ever had! But the star of the night was the bruschetta. Don't forget to try..."

Daniela Vida

"Had my first meal at Giovanni’s tonight and must say it is honestly the best dine-in you can get in Rotorua! Friendly staff, delicious meals and..."

Ash Patel

"Excellent vibe, felt as though we were in Italy. We had the most delicious pasta! It was busy when we went for dinner but was worth the..."

Teresa

"Absolutely delicious. Staff were amazing and friendly, food was bang..."

Jusus Almighty

Atticus Finch

89/100 (3391 ratings)

Crispy Mozzarella Risotto Ball

Beef

Lamb

Spice Rubbed Lamb Rump

Fish

Ginger and Sesame Fried Chicken

Pork

Chargrilled Peppered Beef Sirloin

Pulled Pork

Salt Crusted Pork Belly

Wheelchair Accessible

"Spent a lovely night in Atticus Finch. Service was friendly and accommodating. We had Lamb Rump(3/5), Beef Rendang(4.5/5), Fried Haloumi(5/5)..."

LilianMonaghan

"Heard a lot of good things about this place so we decided to dine here last night and we are truly not disappointed! We know the idea of tapas/ plate..."

Serena Poon

"I do enjoy the sharing plates here with a group of people. The food is always beautifully cooked and bought out together. The chicken and vegetarian..."

Girl On The Move

"We weren’t disappointed sharing spiced rubbed lamb rump steak, marinated chargrilled chicken. The menu catered for a wide variety. Friendly service..."

Sharon Lang

"Came with a large group. Food was awesome. Service was great too. Service getting food out was a little slow, even with a pre order it didn’t come..."

Pick&Mix

"Three days in Rotorua, three nights dining at Atticus Finch - tasted all main sharing plates. In each sitting we had the spicy lamb rump - definitely..."

Hungry Moo Turt

"An entire separate vegan menu!We weren't sure what we'd find in Rotorua for vegan food but were blown away by Atticus Finch. We ordered the..."

Asomek

"Hands down the best meal we have had during our NZ travels! Seperate Vegan menu has an abundance of tasty dishes all presented beautifully..."

PP

"My husband and I had an amazing dinner here! Our favorite dishes were the sirloin with stuffed mushrooms, the rice balls and the apple cake. Service..."

Katelynjones11

"Endless aftertaste meal we had in Rotorua. Enjoyed every dishes recommended by a friendly helpful staff. Amazing Pork Belly is highly..."

Nicole Nicole

KC Yumul

"Absolutely loved the food, the bar and restaurant has a fantastic vibe and waiters recommendations are so good they had us ordering even more after..."

Jennie

"Best tapas in Rotorua! Popped in one night without a booking but it was no issue- the reserved tables have their booking times on them, so you..."

Aimee R

"Everything was great. Food was fantastic. Service, wine and beer were great. The first time for me that I enjoyed a white beer as I will call it back..."

Benwa

"Nice smart place with tasty tapas. Everything we tried was great. No complaints. Vegetarian options were plenty. Meat and fish recipes quite nice...."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"Delicious food. Excellent service. Attentive staff, but not overbearing. Crostini a standout. Highly recommended. Everything was just spot on. Well..."

Ilovefood

Cyn

"Absolutely loved this place! The decor was very aesthetically pleasing and welcoming. The staff were all very friendly and extremely helpful with..."

Anneliese Longstaff

"Amazing tasty and creative food. It's supposed to be played for sharing, we ordered one large plate (lamb) and 3 small ones plus shared a desert..."

Megan D'ath

"Visited Atticus Finch with my mum for dinner and we both loved it, the service was great and the food came out super fast, designed to share the menu..."

Philip Doyle

"We wandered around Eat Street checking out menus and settled on Atticus Finch because the elements on each dish looked really interesting. Had the..."

Thomas O'Leary

"Really impressed. Often find places outside of auckland are overrated but thought this place was great. Beef was so tender with pineapple coriander..."

Christopher Armstrong

"First visit to Atticus Finch and surprisingly the food was delicious!We had sesame chicken, roast rolled pork, sirloin steak, prawns..."

Cindy Ong

"So impressed with our meal here! 5 of us turned up on Saturday night and although they were very busy and most of the tables were reserved they made..."

Tarina

"Quality dinning, one of those places you want to order a few dishes to share with! Good atmosphere. But the last time we were there my mate was..."

Angelo Pereira

"Been here twice now and both times the food has been delicious!Highly recommend the chilli prawn small plate and also the cauliflower & salmon..."

Elizabeth Harding

"Back to the good old basics with an amazingly social way of dining. Order what you like and share with good company. A culinary experience we won't..."

Frans Pretorius

"If you like cocktails, share plates amongst the bustle of Eat Street in Rotorua, this place might be for you. The cured meat share platter was a..."

Laurie Ellul

"We came today for lunch, we sat outside and enjoyed a beer in the sun. Quiet place, which made me a little cautious but there was no need...."

Wanderlust

"This place was amazballs!!! Every dish was of the chain! We had the potato skins with truffle dip, this melt in your mouth Lamb, Kumura, Pine-nut..."

Alwayseating

"Absolutely amazing Tapas, wasSo pleased with the range of food which had a very unique combination of flavours. Highlight was croquettes and the..."

Claire

"We were with our two teens looking for a place to dine then found this place and liked the ambiance. We enjoyed the mains, dessert and coffee. Good..."

Lynette R

"My son and I were looking for somewhere close to where we were staying and read the reviews. Ticked all the boxes so we went. Well it was superb. My..."

Jo Collin

"Wow! Good. So good. The food is great. The pork belly...sublime! Who knew places like this existed in Rotorua! You KNOW you're on to a good thing..."

Dan Norton

"The back story: Wandering through the streets of Rotorua brought us to delightful gathering of food places. Termed "eat streat" this was a collection..."

A Culinary Affair

"An odd restaurant with an odd name. The menu was similar to tapas with larger serving share plates (you want to be in a group to enjoy the variety)..."

Donna Bray

"Booked through first table and had an amazing experience at Atticus Finch. All of the staff were lovely and provided us suggestions. Tried an array..."

Pavetharani Sukumaran

"Drinks were average but food was 10/10, no notes. The cauliflower steak and soba salad stood out - you know a place has good food when you don’t..."

Melissa Hargreaves

"A decent place where the food meets the expectations of whatever is mentioned in the menu. Attentive and friendly table staff and will gladly visit..."

T K Khoo

"Staff were so lovely and the food was fabulous! It can sometimes be difficult to find decent vegan options at restaurants but these guys delivered...."

Tahlia Mulder

"Surprisingly good food, probably the best you can get on the slightly dated Eat Street. Quite a lot of gluten free options, and almost all of them..."

David Hiskett

"A solid dining experience in the heart of Rotorua with room for improvement. The staff were friendly and despite an initial delay in our waitress..."

Greig Stuart Torpey

"3.9 | food was rather variable. Some dishes were delicious like the broccolini while others like the pot stickers were rather bland. Service was..."

Kent Santin

"Absolutely loved dining at Atticus Finch. Glad we booked - it's super popular. Excellent service, delicious food, great atmosphere. Would highly..."

Jenny Robb

"The atmosphere is bustling, when it's busy. This restaurant is part of a row of restaurants, which makes it fun and inviting. With the option to sit..."

Puja Sheth

"This is some of the most delicious and creative dining you will get to experience anywhere! They use fresh local ingredients in amazing combinations...."

Carol Fox

"The flavours in the food were amazing! I loved the freshness of the ingredients. The staff were attentive and very friendly. They gave good advice on..."

Ann Eastcott

"The food was delicious! We got the fried sesame chicken and the sirloin, the pork dumplings, the corn chips with beans and avocado. A warm chocolate..."

Jessica A

"Service was a little on the over attentive side, but the food and beers made up for it. Sharing plates are a good concept as is sharing the bill..."

Denis Cook

"The food here was nothing short of great, all the dishes were good. Staff very attentive and friendly. Would recommend this as a good place for date..."

Alistair Drake

"Really tasty small plates. We tried the aubergine roti, the steak, pork dumplings and lamb rump with aubergine puree & tabouleh. Food was all very..."

David Wild

"Had dinner here with the family. Staff were really friendly and the service was awesome. Food was delivered to our table quickly. Our favorites were..."

Andre T

Scope Cafe

89/100 (1178 ratings)

The One That Got Away- Vege Stack

Hungry Huntress- Chicken Burger

Cakes

Keto Lunch Salad

Topped with a Poached Egg

Salad

Soup

Hungry Hunter- Big Breakfast

Tea

Butcher's Best- Venison Burger

Cappuccino

Espresso Macchiato Primo

Holy Hunt- Eggs Benedict

Bush Tucker- Mince on Toast

"Very friendly and welcoming staff, very clean cafe. Wonderful food - nice presentation, very tasty, great flavour combinations, well balanced, large..."

Natalie Tofler

"Very friendly and quick service. They have a full menu plus take away treats. We had the Benedict and French toast. The French toast is highly..."

Kalin Fohn

"A gastrointestinal experience in Roturua. House-baked pastries, cakes and breads. Fantastic coffee and beverages. Very attentive and friendly..."

Chin-Hwi Ang

"We ordered Egg Benedict and Shroom break dishes + fries. Also got coffee and hot chocolate. Everything was delicious with a good..."

Linda Park

"Good breakfast options with bakery items. We had The One That Got Away- Vege Stack, Shrooms For More and Vegan..."

Varun yadav

"8h30 we had table free and the food was great. I order "shrooms for more " and it was one of best breakfast i..."

Steven Tchong

"We visited this place for lunch as it was recommended by the staff at Silverfern Rotorua Suited & Spa. We have no regrets. The food was good and the..."

Samantha

"Great service, very popular! Bacon in the big breakfast was too crispy for my liking, I thought I was biting wood chips... You will like the..."

J M

"So amazing! We’re spending just one day in this town and decided to have brunch at this cafe, 10/10!!!! Fantastic food, service and cozy vibes -..."

Stella Tan

"This is my first visit at scope! I had the mince on toast, it is one of the best mince I've had in NZ, but the toast was disappointing as the mince..."

Eudora Chew

Rotorua Social

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place to come across, quiet when walked in but got a good friendly greeting from our man on the bar. We liked the atmosphere and decor. Food..."

Bloody Jason

"What an awesome experience my family and I had today! Such friendly and helpful staff! Food and coffee was delicious and came out quickly! Thank..."

JKBRH

"Had an incredible dinner experience at Rotorua Social Club! 🍽️ Indulged in their mouthwatering menu and tried some of their most delectable..."

Athena Z

"Good atmosphere to have a get together. Friendly staffs and enough space..."

Aji B George

"What a great establishment to accommodate events. So much open areas to watch your favorite musicians perform while you enjoy the company of friends..."

Gerald Kahaki

"Amazing staff our server was lovely and really funky style in the restaurant. I felt their breakfast menu wasn't very extensive - the only meal we..."

Kristy Wei

"We had a lovely Sunday evening with friends. It was a lovely welcoming place with a great menu. Food and service . ...."

Pam Foley

"Amazing hospitality. Amazing food. Great venue. You will definitely feel welcome when you come in :). 100% coming back to this..."

Rainier Mendoza

"Great atmosphere. The old Land Rover, colourful window frames and varied collection of light fittings create a fun feeling to the place. The food was..."

Su Aston

"Great value food! We took a family of four and everyone enjoyed..."

James Pike

"The kai was yum and we received a discount which was awesome. Atmosphere is pretty chill too. The service is great and staff have a laugh with..."

Kataraina Kuczynski

"Great place to Hang out. Great food..."

Sam Chan

"Absolutely loved this place Outstanding service and food was outstanding both in terms of taste and value for..."

Yvonne Wright

"Awesome food here and staff really cool too. Had dinner and the lamb is Delish and the omelette for brekk. A must for every Rotorua..."

david kitch

"Came for a birthday party. It was a fairly large group. They did platters and they were delicious! I really loved the cheese burger themed spring..."

Judith

"The staff are absolutely lovely here and do good meals and for a great price..."

Alannah Watson

House Of Spice

87/100 (1054 ratings)

Mixed Non Vegetarian Platter

Wheelchair Accessible

"What an outstanding experience. The food was amazing, I had the Chicken Tandoori - Hot (as a personal challenge) and it was phenomenal, delicious,..."

Daniel Cooper

"Love this place. We have been regulars for many years and never had a bad experience hence why we keep going back. Their service is outstanding,..."

LM Casey

"Good atmosphere with strong spiced lamb curry. Booked via grabone with discounted voucher. Excellent services, highly recommended..."

Clament Wong

"These guys are the best. Have tried many different places - hands down the best Biryani I have tasted, but the menu is great top to bottom. Excellent..."

Aryn McKissock

"Excellent service food was amazing Refer this place chandan served food with good service Thanks for the..."

MOHIT SHARMA

"Amazing food! The lamb was succulent and the butter chicken was one of the best my wife and kids have ever eaten. Definitely worth eating here, will..."

Anthony Brunsdon

"We started off with a mixed platter at $17 and it was excellent value for money and the chicken Tikka and seesh Tikka tasted great too! Prawn kadhai..."

CWWSIM

"Amazing indian food. Very very flavorful. Must have the malai chap and laccha..."

Labdhi Vora

"Such a nice dining experience, restaurant team is very efficient and I love their hospitality, always go to this restaurant when we visit Rotorua,..."

ksaini1806

"Excellent Indian food. Their vegetarian option is eloborate and many options. Their onion kulcha is just out of the world. Lots of parking to the..."

Vinay Karanam

"We love Indian food, and House of Spice didn’t disappoint. Great texture and flavor. We also arrived close to the closure time and they were..."

Andrew Stephens

"Good taste... Very big portion... Reccomend to try sharing meal first to ensure no wastage on food. Surely worth to pay. We had lamb briyaani,..."

sarasaa

"Great food, easily the best Indian in Rotorua. Great service and very friendly people. Highly..."

Lucas Clarke (un gnome)

"Staff is really good and food is delicious. If you visiting Rotorua, you must visit House of..."

Preet Johal

"Best butter chicken I have ever..."

Justine Hatsell

"We ordered a prawn curry which had coconut and tamarind. It was rich and creamy with just the right amount of spice. I ordered hot. The lamb curry..."

Leskin Lambert

The Paradise Restaurant

Coconut Vegetable Curry

Horopito Marinated Lamb Cutlet GF

Bruschetta - Vegan Op

Cream Paua & Pancetta Ravioli

Margarita w Fresh Mozzarella Arancini

Smoked Kahawai & Karengo Croquettes

Curry

Lamb Is Delish

Duck Ragu w Pappardelle

Smoked Kahawai Croquet

Tornicerurg & Citrus Salad

Bread

Palak paneer

Indian Rice

Salted Caramel Panna Cotta

Wheelchair Accessible

"Have just had an amazing dinner. Shared beautiful tapas smoked fish croquettes and mushroom and cheese arancini chicken nibbles and then pork ribs...."

Rebecca KEENAN

"Exceptional dining experience tonight with my partner! All meals we had were delicious, but their pan fried fish sliders took the prize tonight - and..."

Lori Clark

"Walked in without knowing what to expect, but loved the aranchini and caramel cheesecake😍😍 giving 4 because the garlic bread was..."

Anonymous Reviews

"Can't believe we didn't know about this place, haven't had a kai like that for a long time, everything was absolutely amazing cooked to perfection,..."

nicole galland

"Best dish and Drinks since we around..."

Jessica Brülhart

"One of the best meals I've ever had, and I eat out a lot. From the minute we arrived, service went the extra mile. We ordered paua and panchetta..."

Adrian Edwards

"Living in Auckland, I frequently dine out and have often encountered subpar restaurants with issues ranging from food quality to service and prices...."

Fa que Cant

"Amazing food! We had the stuffed eye fillet, queen scallops and gnocchi and the presentation and flavours were outstanding. Also the wasabi gin..."

Nicky C-W

"The food is amazing. Beautifully cooked and presented. Genuine friendly service. Very good gin selection. Highly recommend dining..."

Mitch Smith

"Awesome food and great service! Loved this spot! Perfect blend of local ingredients, delicious gins and cool, friendly..."

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