8 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"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..."
"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..."
"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
"Was recommended to this place. We ordered the beef empanadas and the pulled pork fajitas. The beef empanadas was quite good, the pastry was crispy..."
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..."
"This place is fabulous. Very delicious food and coffee. We ordered a California burrito and a cinnamon brioche for breakfast. Huge portion of food...."
Uncle V
"A nice peaceful sunny cafe with an eclectic choice of healthy dishes which are otherwise not that healthy . My boyfriend and I particularly loved the..."
Ria Chakraborty
"We enjoyed our dinner at the Abracadabra Cafe. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was served quickly. Most importantly it was very..."
Kim Anderson
"Amazing food and wonderful service! The bounty hot chocolate is to die for. I had the Huevos Rancheros and asked for extra guacamole and chipotle..."
Grace Chen
"Wow frigging wow. Fantastic greeting and quickly seated despite becoming busy. Good service and the manager was actively managing making sure..."
Cookingkenny
"Favourite cafe in Rotorua! The venue is spacious and has a nice indoor/outdoor flow with plenty of seating options. The coffee is perfect. The lunch..."
Mona Krsteva
"Have been here multiple times and it's my fav cafe in Rotorua! The cumin spiced chips are the best fries I have ever had, hands down. The staff are..."
Aimee R
"Had lunch here yesterday in the green room. What a great place when you have children along, no chance of them disturbing other diners! Although it..."
Lorraine McLaughlin
"We booked the green room for a dinner party which was nice and private. Service was good, it was quite a busy night so staff were working very hard..."
Alayna
"Great food , will be back . The nachos were spot on ...."
Terry Littlefair
"Went here on the 11/09/2015. Lovely little place heaps of cool little off the side rooms, garden bar etc was really nice. We only had coffees here..."
Daniel Nordstrand
"Amazing food! Amazing hospitality! Amazing coffee/hot chocolates! I go here on a regular basis ... pretty much weekly! I highly reccomened it for..."
Kirsty Nicholson
"This place was recommended to me by a friend, and she was so right! Friendly helpful staff, great atmosphere, and the food was amazing!! The grand..."
Fiona Constable
"After an experience that no one should even have at Nuvolare ( wasn't served for 25 min!!) I phoned Abracadabra to see if there was an..."
Rami.albatniji
"Were greeted straightaway, thank goodness I had booked a table as the place was pretty packed.I had the extra long island iced tea, it was..."
Katherine Holder
"This place is awesome. The owners are lovely and the staff give great service. The food is unique and delicious and the non alcoholic drinks are..."
Kathleen Joyce-Reweti
"Great coffee, friendly & down to earth staff :-)Love the gypsy-like decor, very interesting.We make a point of coming in for a coffee..."
Wine And Cheese
"We dined here as a family in the July school holidays. The place was busy but pleasant. The staff were friendly and accomodating. The children..."
Davina Plummer
"Best breakfast menu in Rotorua. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly..."
Nicola Davis
"This place has to be one of the best around. Been several times and am always impressed. Went as part of a large group for a stag night and even..."
Ian
"This is an excellent place for breakfast. Fast, fresh, full of flavor, great quality ingredients. Lunch is excellent too.Service is..."
Kellyrae Buchanan
"What can I say.... Target got it right!!! 10/10!! I love this place, the food, the coffee, the staff, everything is just awesome (which is why i'm a..."
JR
"We went to Abracadabra for my 30th a couple of weeks ago, we have never been before but heard very good things about it. There was 12 of us..."
Suzanne Hull
"We went for dinner on Friday before the marathon although the restaurant was chocka it was excellent service and even more delicious food. Although..."
Nicola
"Had several mals there. each one an eating experience. Excellent menu, first class friendly service. Food is good value. The chermoula squid sald is..."
Wendy Simpson
"WOW! What an amazing dinning experience! I went to Abracadabra for dinner last Friday night! It is exactly what Rotorua has been missing. The food..."
Deanne
"Staff were lovely and sweet. Our food was so yummy and the presentation was 10/10. We went back again next day for drinks for our drive back home and..."
Shale Reti
"A good brunch venue with a unique flavour profile that was delicious. We were the first here on a Wednesday morning, and the service was good. We had..."
Greig Stuart Torpey
"An amazing price for incredible food. The Tunisian spiced lamb shank was succulent and wonderfully seasoned. The surf and turf option of the steak..."
Irene Chen
"The restaurant was clasic and very cosy atmospere and warm welvomed from staffs. We ordered steaks 'surf&turf". Wow it was amasing present and..."
Dan Park
"Cute cafe! A separate vegan menu stole our hearts. Plenty of options! Delicious food and good value for money. Our dishes were really generous...."
L B
"Location of this place is top notch.
This place has good vegetarian options. We ordered Veg Burrito (Made with Jackfruit) & corn chips with..."
Yuvraj Modi
"Lovely atmosphere and staff. The cabinet
Food was great and the menu looked great a well.
Very accommodating with our wee dog.
2 areas you can have..."
Kaye Englebretsen
"Didn't think much of the place at first, then the food came out. Delicious and filling. So..."
Chanel Hunt
"We had the scrambled dukkah eggs, they were perfect. Didn't even need to add any salt or pepper.
We also had the gf French toast, delicious &..."
Candy Walters
"Absolutely delicious 😋 enjoyed the atmosphere, service, coffee and..."
Sobia M
"Great service and awesome food, has a Mediterranean taste that we all loved.
Strongly..."
Nor Khalel
"Went for an early dinner I had the Steak Surf and Turf and my Daughter had the Grand Burrito. My steak was perfectly cooked for Medium Rare, and..."
Darryl Scowen
"Really nice. Can't believe how cool the bar down the back is, and to have the enclosed areas outside at the back - great to bring kids.
Coffee is..."
Tim Galea
"We ordered entrées for dinner, it was a first time here. The Jalapeños were quite spicy but to my liking. We weren't really fond of the Chilli..."
Rana Motu
"Absolutely delicious breakfast and coffee. Friendly staff with great service, funky..."
Emma Martindale
"Such quick service and some of the best South American/ Mediterranean style cuisine I've had EVER. Waitresses are very friendly and host quickly. The..."
Matt Matyszczuk
"I went to this Cafe for a Sunday breakfast. The coffee bean (Flight Coffee) tastes great. I had an espresso and their big breakfast. Middle Eastern/..."
"The place was jam packed but the friendly staff moved a few tables and put us into what I called a VIP zone. I ordered the Salmon Benedict. It's very..."
Kelly Morris
"Beautiful place exceptional service food top class intimate warm place will come try next menu prices not too..."
Ruvae Reedy
"Really loved this place. My daughter and I had the Little Miss Bene and really enjoyed it. The staff were lovely and friendly and when my..."
Lisa Thomas
"Really good food 🥘 went for breakfast and it was yummy 😋 will visit again. Coffee is really strong...not to my liking but was defs good and..."
Helena Allen
"Customer service is great. I was offered a menu and a table see brought over some water and took our order. I didn't have to wait. The waitresses..."
Christina Parkinson
"Stumbled upon this place while on holiday with our kids. The food was outstanding. My husband and I both had the special which was pulled pork..."
Sarah Williamson
"Had a super family brunch at Artisan. Great staff and really fantastic food. The coffee was some og the best I have had in ages - already recommended..."
Debbie Morris
"A place where you can find good honest food in a touristy Mecca that can sometimes over promise and under deliver when it comes to good kiwi fare..."
Mia Lloyd
"Lovely little cafe - so good we had to return the next day! The Artisan Sunshine breakfast was just perfect, egg perfectly cooked, very tasty hummus..."
Steph Moran
"Loved it ��� sevice was amazing so thoughtful and caring. The staff were super friendly and super helpful ��� the food and coffee we're..."
Dwight McOrsum
"Thank you for a wonderful Chamber of Commerce Business connect breakfast this morning. My Little Miss Bene - Hash cake, spinach, bacon, poached egg,..."
Michelle Cutelli
"Fantastic food and awesome service. Highly recommend dining..."
Kirsty Mitchell
"This place is lovely. In a town where the food is mostly pedestrian and the menus are often duplicates of the competition the food and service are..."
Jill Geiger
"Just had the most amazing spicy veg soup! Seasoned perfectly and the staff were so so nice � would go there everyday if I could..."
Tara Louise Flannery
"Super friendly staff , really yummy food and delicious coffee. Service was very quick and we will be back for..."
Holly Murtagh
"Had breakfast there this morning. Bacon and eggs on toast. Excellent. Coffee was good..."
Jenny Campbell
"Amazing place to grab a nice breakfast or brunch. Wide variety of choices right in the heart of Rotorua town. Not to be missed! Great place to bring..."
Dhanesh Lankapati
"We had breaky here today. I love that they had a small eggs benedict which was a bit cheaper than the original size eggs benny. The meals and drinks..."
Dianne
"Excellent coffee and food, balanced menu. Caters well for coeliacs. Friendly and helpful staff who managed challenging communication issues with..."
Judith de Lang
"Great food with nice environment. Staffs are friendly and nicely decorated indoors seating. Yummy food and good coffee ☕️. Thoroughly enjoyed it..."
ATGC
"Staffs are so friendly and understanding. Thank you for not driving us away. Thank you for that almost free piece of cake today. Our whaiora is so..."
sOny Macwes
"Had a lovely brekkie here this morning for Mothers Day. The food was really tasty and the service was quick considering how busy they were.
Only..."
Sian R
"I was blown away by the quality of the food here. Both their breakfast and lunch options are very, very good and I'm dying to go here again. I'll..."
Taylor Gridley
"Great breakfast spot with gluten free options! It gets quite busy on the weekend! Staff is super friendly. I got the lemmy avocado toast on gluten..."
Christina L.
"Great little cafe with yummy food! They have 2 vegan items on their menu & sweet treat vegan items in their cabinet. Highly recommend the Vegan..."
Lindley Craig
"This is what I call "Tea for Two"'!! Maybe other cafes overseas can take a leaf out of their book and be more Generous with their Food and..."
"The food was 10/10 🤤 came out quick and was massive portions so you definitely get your money’s worth! The bad/restaurant is clean and looks..."
Roxanne Theron
"OMG! Talk about yum and value for money, there is no way to get through that sizes portion. I was amazed that my Nachos were considered an entree..."
Lisa Waine
"I want there with more 3 friends, everyone asked for different meals, all came up beautifully taste and in a generous size. Staff was very friendly,..."
Jessicahelenapeixoto
"Love this place! Even when it was rushers off its feet, service was awesome and the food came out so fast! So delicious! 10/10 would recommend..."
Emma-Louise Jones
"The best food ever! Good service, and meal came out pretty quick. Decent portion and the salads on the side was colourful and appetising. Definetly..."
Foodie
"Amazing food and huge portions.. I’d highly recommend the chicken salad..The burgers look amazing and the steak sandwich also looked great!..."
Lyndsay Sykes
"Great food, great location - even stayed open all of Easter break, with no surcharge! Delicious veggie burger (I'm talking amazing tasting) with..."
Vegesaur
"Nice pub with historic interiors. Waiters are pretty good while taking orders.Bit pricey but everything u get here is worth.Should work on..."
Vivek
"The food was great and the craft beer was also really good. The pork though is not a good choice to order. The ambiance was just like a pub and a..."
Dianne Tan
"Came here today for lunch! Ribs were delish, a little dry :( but it's ok cause I loved the sauce to go with it. Chips were cooked well, gravy was a..."
Sonam Naidoo
"Good Food, Wide variety of choices not just a typical pub meal. We ordered a pot pie meal and a Chicken Stew and bith didn't disappoint us. Service..."
Kaiser 😎
"I and my friends had been out on a hike at mount Tarawera and we decided to crash in at Cactus Jack Dormitory, the owner of the dorm was kind enough..."
Sonia Pereira
"This is the best place in Rotovegas for a reliably good, filling, tasty meal. When you run out of ideas or friends or are in a low point in life,..."
Shreeram Mayadeo
"So the pig has delivered 2 days of lunch. Both times service has been friendly. The food promptly arrived and was decent to eat. Quality pub grub...."
TaystèBhud
"Cozy atmosphere, nice food with generous portions. It was extremely busy so it took a while to get food but it was buzzing so didn't really matter...."
Maggie B
"It was 9:30pm and we just arrived in Rotorua, and the owner of the motel recommended Pig & Whistle. We couldn't reserve a table over the phone,..."
Michelle
"The chicken satay burger is my go to dish whenever I visit pig and whistle and is just amazing every time, it's tasty and fresh with a rich peanut..."
Alayna
"We were visiting Rotorua and decided to stop here for lunch and we were not disappointed! The duty manager whos name I cant remember was so friendly...."
Brett
"Local vibe and casual. Friendly staff and quick service. The prices are good for what you get. We had a great new Zealand wine that complimented..."
Frans Pretorius
"Good food and good beer. We both had the lamb burger which was big and delicious, with curly fries. Old pub feel with indoor and outdoor covered..."
Lyle
"Had a delicious meal here and value for money. Less than $70 for 2 huge mains (that we couldn't finish) and two beers. the twice cooked pork belly..."
Nicole O'Sullivan
"Awesome evening with yummy food. I had half fish and chips with salad and that was filling. Husband had nachos. ..he was full after his meal too...."
Trisha Fitzpatrick
"Nice little pub in central Rotorua. We had the steak and fish & chips. Fish was juicy and steak was cooked as requested. The mushroom gravy and..."
Thirdwill
"Went here on the evening of the 11/09/2015.We bought a dipping basket and pigtail fries. Dipping basket was a little over deep fried but..."
Daniel Nordstrand
"We drove in from Auckland to get our cold bodies in to the Polynesian spa, that was awesome and we wanted to end our chill day at P&W and we did just..."
Eric Mendez
"i'm a pork belly lover, especially the skin n fat part are my fav. The twice cooked bourbon pork belly i had is the best in Rotorua, even compared to..."
Carina Chang
"Dinner for five on the Sunday of this long weekend. We hadn't booked.We walked into the P&W and were greeted by the young man matradee. He..."
Chris Beale
"We have just returned from dinner at the Pig and Whistle. This pub was recommended by our Motelier's, after we asked where we could go to eat. And..."
Meg76
"Amazing food (especially Pork ribs and beef nachos!!) Good place..good ambience..also great beers selection. Awesome live acoustic band (called..."
Danissa P. Paramita
"My partner and I had a nice dinner here while watching the rugby. The restaurant was already full when we arrived but were offered a table in the..."
Emma W
"What an awesome place, the food is amazing & so are the staff, we were down there for a short holiday, so walked the streets looking for the best..."
Jody Roughton
"On holidays and have found the Pig & Whistle to be an excellent place to dine, we dined 3 nights and tried something different each night and we..."
Anthony McCann
"Visited (again) the other night. Town was cold and quiet after the long week-end. We walked the streets looking at menus and elected to go back to..."
Brian Gilliland
"I love the food at Pig n Whistle and the staff are always friendly and efficient.....have been there many times and have never been disappointed! My..."
Janice Grant
"old stylish building which adds to the charm. Huge plates of food which was tasty. The service was good..."
Nishiyaman
"I love this place. Reasonably priced food that is very nice. Husband had the Ribs (huge!) and pigtail fries. I had small nachos(still huge!) So if..."
Izzi Q
"Looking for somewhere to eat out that was nice but not too expensive. The Pig & Whistle meet both requirements. Must admit we did eat before it..."
Sue
"BEST PUB EVER!!! Went in on a rainy summer evening and the bar was humming…. Decided to stay and I’m glad I did. Becks on tap and best..."
Sydney Shaw
"After a hankering for a Chicken Caesar salad which no fine restaurants seemed to be offering it was a no briner to head to this historic pub. The..."
Sigrid De Castella
"Very nice atmosphere it’s like a bar and restaurant style. The food was great. I think that the curly fries were better than the original. The lamb..."
TheKidfoodie
"Visited for lunch, warmly welcomed by one of the bar staff and taken put to enclosed beet garden to be seared. Handed menus. Returned shortly after..."
John Newey
"Great food, quick and kind service and not too loud for visiting! We had the fish and chips which was totally amazing and the Steak, Ale and Mushroom..."
Emily Sewell
"Warm, spacious, awesome vibe. The food was amazing and it's portions size is something I'm not used to cos Auckland gives less haha loved the..."
TheCongenital
"Visited 31 Aug 2023 for lunch. Fabuluss service and delicious food in a clean and comfortable venue.
Our server was fantastic and extremely efficient..."
Kay Russell
"Fun & festive pub with well-made tasty fare, super friendly staff and warm happy environment.
Best fish & chips I've had!..."
Mike B Petersen
"We had just finished walking thru the Rotorua Night Market and decided to have dinner here. The front of the restaurant was brightly lit with fairy..."
Patrick Zuluaga
"the steak and mushroom pie is really good. very helpful staff and a good all round atmosphere.
worth a visit, or two, if in..."
Steve Jepson
"The veggie burger was amazing. While it's large and juicy, the bun holds it together quite well. Best veggie burger I've..."
Larry Youngquist
"Best fish and chips in NZ so far. The price is a bit high but the food is really good. It came real fast, it was delicious and the portion was more..."
Josip
"This place offers the classic kiwi pub / bar experience with great service and really yummy classic kiwi pub grub. I had the pork belly which was..."
James Ellmers
"The place where you can try different breweries and most of them are delicious. Enjoy the quiz session which will happen on the first floor of the..."
Vishnu Prasath
"Awesome pork ribs, la b burger and bear. Young staff very friendly. Very central walking distance from our Urban..."
Robert Lavigne (Génisoft)
"Popped in for Brunch and wow what a great place, fabulous service, delightful meals I ordered Beer battered fish & Chips with perfect side salad,..."
jill lagas
"Had the Sirloin Burger, the bin was a little stale and sirloin a little tough. Egg on top was..."
Mark T
"Went to Pig and Whistle after the luge ride and were super hungry. Love the indoor vibes, cosy with a classic pub feel. We got sirloin steak, ribs,..."
My enchanted world
"The level of service could not be faulted. The staff were cheerful and nothing was too much bother. The food was lovely only far too much. Could..."
Denise Johnstone
"Nice and friendly staff, good choice of music. Food and drinks were really good as..."
Sara H
"Great place in what used to be the local police station. Real pub like feel with lots of space inside and in a covered (and heated) terrace area on..."
"What a great place to eat in for lunch 4 children 2 adults. Met with a smile and then ushered to our table straight away. Service for food was quick...."
Gurlee Brown
"My family and I visited this place twice during our trip to Rotorua last weekend. We tried their fish & chips, Scotch fillet, beef & Guinness pie,..."
Tzuling Liu
"Bloody good Irish bar. Great..."
Wayne Graham
"Only average rating as I was only there for a quick drink while doing a stag night pub crawl. It was a nice establishment. I enjoyed checking out..."
BIGHOHEPA
"After another google recommendation turned out to be booked out this was a far better experience. Amazing food, great staff and made to feel you were..."
paganwench
"I was told they have the best seafood chowder in town, and me loving seafood chowder and knowing it’s very hard to find good one, I came and..."
Sion Stavrovski
"2 Adults & 3 kids...We had a lovely family meal here on Boxing Day 2018. Very friendly staff met us at the door and escorted us to a great spot. The..."
Carmen
"Came in for lunch with 16 tourist, mostly no English, 12pm on Saturday with no reservation. Our waiter Lelly had an amazing attitude and was very..."
Wade Stafford
"Great little pub we've been here a couple times, traditional Irish feel decor and that good old tavern feel, plays some great old drinking Ballard's..."
Isabelle O'Brien
"Tonight (Saturday)25th March, we went into Hennessy's for a meal.
From the moment we went in Lelly, the waiter welcomed us and showed us to a table...."
"What a cool cafe. A vast menu greets you on the blackboard when entering. Thoroughly enjoyed eating The Fat Dog Works. Rather busy, but the service..."
Brendon Gee
"Best coffee in Rotorua. I had the Corned Beef Hash. It was perfectly seasoned, and I liked it better than the usual eggs benedict that you find in..."
Warren Retzlaff
"Nice little cafe with delicious food. If I had more time I would've definitely come back and tried put their lunch menus and goodies in the cabinet!..."
Alysha Richards
"Absolutely love this place. Great coffee and food. Suited our group of Mother in law, wife and wife's daughter. I had the "Woofer", pictured, OMG! I..."
Paul Kelly
"Ive been to this restaurant/cafe before on a number of occasions and the food is just delicious, the girls that serve are very polite and very quick..."
Barbara Takiari
"Amazing food. Salami scones was the best thing scone we'd had in our lives!! Food tasty and accomadating for kids! Thank..."
Jamesntiana Rogan
"A good portion size of light and fluffy waffles.
The lime milkshake was lovely. Quirky decor.
Service was..."
Adventures of a Geography Teacher
"My wife and I had the Fatdog works (cooked breakfast). Mean as feed. I would have added some mushrooms, but top marks for everything that was on my..."
David O'Brien
"We had a nice meal there. Food was really nice, staff is friendly, and the food was excellent and not that..."
Sara H
"A tasty lunch in Rotorua - we had the Steak Sandwich, the Tropical Fish Burger and a couple of caramel milkshakes. All delicious and fresh.
It was..."
Patrick Haesler
"Perfect place for a delicious breakfast at an affordable price. Fun and quirky atmosphere with friendly staff.
I enjoyed the delicious Turkish Eggs..."
Noreen Roudon
"Woke in Rotorua looking for the best eggs Benny an we found it at the Fat Dog. I had the Woofer breakfast which I couldn't eat on my own even on an..."
Borelli Kingi
"Such amazing service. Super friendly and helpful staff. Yummy..."
Ange M
"This place has a great vibe. My goto for a relaxed coffee or lunch with friends when costing Rotorua.
The coffee is great, the food is delicious,..."
b. mason
"Delicious meal (the Dog’s Benny). Coffee came with a little sweet caramel treat, however the coffee itself wasn’t too flash. Good vegetarian..."
Maddie Barklimore
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