TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

"Fish battered to crispy perfection 🤌 You will not get a greasy bite in this establishment, seriously the best fish and chips I've ever had!! We..."

Robert Nelson

Travel & Food Lover

"Adobo fish taco is very good and must hv. Crispy calamari is home make, crispy and fresh. Will definitely come..."

K Low

The Factory Smokehouse & Grill

96/100 (2946 ratings)

Pork Belly Bites with Orange Pop Sauce

Factory Slaw

Fish & Chips

Pork Belly Bites Naughty Fries Calamari

Ribs

Cheeseburger

The Original Smokehouse Burger

Burger

1 3 Rack of Pork Ribs & Fries with Acon Gravyb

Chicken Wings

Fish & chips

Hamburgers

Rips Chicken Tenders Onion Rings and Slaw

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Burger with Onion Rings

Salad

Cinnamon Donut

Wings

I'm not Hungry'- Cheese Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Amazing food! Amazing service! Amazing atmosphere! Just a nice, relaxed and enjoyable place to go and eat the best burgers in town! Wish I found this..."

Billie Jean

"Gluten free is easy here. While they do offer ‘normal’ buns for burgers (as well as gluten free), they know about coeliac disease and are careful..."

Rachel McCulloch

"We went in and ordered takeaway. The staff were really friendly. The burgers are so nice, the pork bites were amazing. Highly recommend and would..."

Elaine Casey

"Love the service you get here...and the food is, hands-down...some of the best in town!!! Definitely recommend..."

Teri Curtis

"Eat street restaurants aint got nothing on this place. Definitely the best meal ive had in town! Highly..."

Kataraina Samuel

"Enjoyed the ribs. The atmosphere was great. The service was excellent, recommend a visit to this restaurant for a relaxing..."

Susan van den Berg

"Went for dinner and received excellent service, food was great, had one of the burgers, my friend and I actually ordered a different burger each and..."

Mareikura Winiata

"A unique fusion of beef and bacon that is sooooo..."

Amanda Marshall

"Came from Ngaruawahia to try it out. Heard it was good. Turns out it was much better than good, it’s the business. Guys were friendly and the place..."

Jason Ward

"Seating 11 people including 5 kids for lunch. Amazing food, that everyone was more than happy with. Delicious. Great service! A..."

Brendan Marshall

"What this place lacks in fineries and frills it compensates and catalyzes with food portion, taste and...deliciousness 😋 🤪 👌. Superb..."

Caius Bernardi

"Seriously great food, seriously relaxed place. Perfect. Our group of 5 got in just before the dinner rush, but man, wait if you have to - it’s..."

Thomas Hendricks

"The guy who is running this place knows what he is doing. The restaurant is a little bit tucked away on the corner between a couple of other shops...."

Laura James

"Interesting and thoughtfully designed burgers, epic pork belly bites, and next level service. We had a great conversation with the owner about his..."

Fraser Penning

"Real good burgers. Esp BBC! Their epic bacon beef burger is sooooo good. Staffs are..."

Lucas Neo

"Good food. Taste great. I really dont know about the waiting time here in NZ but it took longer that what i am used to. That being said, i will be..."

brixspeed

"Was our best find whilst in Rotorua. Ordered their 50/50 cheeseburger, which was cooked mid-rare and juicy as heck. Went back for seconds with their..."

Sibyl Dougherty

"This was my 1st time at this restaurant. A+++customer, they make you feel at home. And they check with you to make sure your meal is satisfactory...."

STINA

"It seems quite popular so I tried as well. Really, I think it is quite good but I like more American's huge burger so I can only score 4. However, it..."

Walter Chin

"What a find! A restaurant with personal delight in the food they serve. Easily one of the best, if not the best, burgers I have ever tasted - the..."

Hayward

"The food was fantastic as was the company we kept. The heat was really bad but the food made it up. It’s a great BBQ Joint which we will be going..."

Everard Whangapirita

"Awesome dinner with 98% gluteb free and lots of other allergy and diet options. Super friendly and helpful and everything was top..."

Jenni Stent

"Food was really yummy, very nice flavours & everything cooked perfectly. The calamari and the cheese/bacon gravy fries were sooooo good! Please open..."

Cora-Ann Dodd

"Excellent food for the price, real yummy. Establishment is very aware and accommodating of allergies. Defs make a booking as it's busy! Also does..."

Lorraine Pemberton

"Extremely delicious ! The must-try restaurant in Rotorua! The grilled rib is very soft and you can easily tear apart the meat from the bone! Adding..."

Winnie Hung

"What a fantastic place to eat. Awesome friendly hosts, great music and clearly passionate about food and service. Pork belly bites are ridiculously..."

Aryn McKissock

"This is a great place for some good quality burgers. They also serve things like Pork Belly Bites which are amazing. These aren't budget meals like..."

David Vedder

"Great food, amazing service and an overall fantastic experience. Before even sitting down we were asked if we had any food allergens and with an egg..."

Sean Berry

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

Sabroso

91/100 (3715 ratings)

Beef Tacos De Carne Asada

Passion Fruit Margarita

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

Devon Sea Foods

"Always our first choice Local, family favorite Fish and Chip shop. Fresh Fish Daily with plenty of delicious seafood extras to add to the highly..."

Aneta Chadderton

"This is where you can find simple and delicious fish and chips. They are fresh and perfectly cooked. We had crumbed snappers. It’s restaurant..."

Christy.destradi

"If you are ever wanting Great Fish n Chips Devon Sea foods is The Place to head for as The service is Excellent. The Owners & Staff are all very..."

Brett Thomas

"Great food that's value for your money complimented with great customer service. Best fish and chips I've had for years . Highly..."

Tony Smith

"Our office put in an order for our office work lunch (12 p), advised we would pick it up at 12:15pm. Order was ready bang on time, fish and chips..."

Christine S

"Very friendly staff nice clean shop , excellent food but extremely small I felt very claustophobic there's no room to move and you have to order fast..."

Angela Reece

"Food was amazing I loved the raw fish and kumara chips!!! Awesome staff as well super cool and..."

Breana Todd

"If I could give more than 5/5 I would. Exceptional fish and chips. Lovely service. Asked about the fish and what we might enjoy and gave..."

Richelle McNae

"The literal best fish and chips ever - I’ve had fish and chips in uk Scotland Ireland and Canada and this place is..."

Leia Hajj

"Solid fish and chips and great service! Kumara chips were banging and the fish was super fresh and hot. Unfortunately didn’t have the paua fritters..."

Kalen K-rad

"Very nice fishnchips, punnet of kina a bonus Only downside is its a bit of a tight squeeze. Would be great to see the customer side extended but..."

Lynn Hohepa

"Stop by after my te puia show to get a quick bite for lunch. Variety of menu on the wall right in front of the wall when you enter the door. Price..."

Teck Leong Ang

"It's been said before, the best F& chip shop in..."

Steven Chapman

El Mexicano Zapata Cantina

89/100 (5717 ratings)

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Nachos with Guacamole

Chicken and Cheese Empanadas

Free off-street parking

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

Atticus Finch

89/100 (3391 ratings)

Spice Rubbed Lamb Rump

Ginger and Sesame Fried Chicken

Chargrilled Peppered Beef Sirloin

Polenta

Salt Crusted Pork Belly

Crispy Mozzarella Risotto Ball

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

Koutu Fish Shop

"My family absolutely enjoyed the fish & chips here! Crunchy fish, mussels & crabstick with herbs throughout batter made it..."

Mike Reddy Vehicle Inspections

"Really love the food. The fried rice is not too oily. They're just right. The chop suey is really flavorful. I really recommend their..."

Flora Mae Encabo

"The absolute BEST Fish and chips I've had in a longtime(I never review unless it's epic)...soooo good.wish I lived in Rotorua so I could have more..."

Selby Carlson

"I have been going there for years and the food is always delicious hot and fresh I always buy there chicken fried rice and sweet and sour chicken and..."

Debbie Newton

"Love the fish (Hoki) and chip from Koutu Fish Shop. Staffs were polite and nice, and their customers are similarly warm and friendly. We picked one..."

Joan Toh-Lau

"The best fish n chips I've ever had. Our big order was ready in 15mins, everything was fresh and delicious! Visited rotorua with my whanau and we..."

Dom

"Great fish and chips! Excellent price too! Chips were crispy, fish was a good portion, and the batter had herbs through it and was so yum! Maybe a..."

Charlie Harvey

"We are from out of town, so did a Google and there were a few closer to town but reviews were a little up and down then we found this one. Oh my the..."

Amanda Adamson

"I found it was abit expensive but to much more than others. I had the bacon & egg burger & my family had fish burgers & cheese burger with chips Very..."

Reuma Hawthorne

"Delicious food, love the..."

Danya (SavageDee)

"Wow-what a great surprise hidden away in a suburban street! Fantastic chips- good crunch but soft and fluffy on inside. Fish also good! Burgers fab...."

Michelle Wanwimolruk

"I had to come from Auckland to have a nice decent fish and chips meal got the special A $16 sorry no photos it got smashed love the batter on the..."

Emm Cee

"Best fish and chips in nz! Beautiful light, slightly herbed batter. Fish always fresh and delicious. Friendly..."

Christine Brewer

"Tasty food, fair price, clean & fast. Crinkle cut chips crunchy outside soft inside. Steak in the burger was tender & tasty everything was seasoned..."

Waimaria Marsh

"Fish isn't always the best but otherwise a good offering..."

Anna White

"Best fish and chips in Rotorua, really beautiful fresh fish, mussels are always on point, nice chips Koutu is our fav..."

Rangimarie Mahuika

Kia Ora Japan

87/100 (1067 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Outstanding. Excellent food. Cooked to perfection. Makes great use of local ingredients and the local water is great for noodle soups. Fried..."

Mark Harrison

"Nice Japanese decor, friendly service, and beautifully presented food. The sushi, as well as the chicken ramen, taste good but the teriayki tofu was..."

Grace G.

"This is a restaurant with a good atmosphere, a relaxed vibe and excellent food. The staff is knowledgeable, polite and friendly. I had the sashimi..."

Steve Macbeth

"Nice decoration, beautiful atmosphere, prices are very reasonable, service was very friendly and time efficient. However felt like noodles in my..."

Oleksandra Lytvynova

"Love the authentic japanese food. Love how they decorate the restaurant and the ambient. Food portion is a bit smaller than expected and price is bit..."

Timmy Toppy

"Superb sushi, authentic and fresh. Tuna spicy roll def worth it. Great service and atmosphere, probably took 10 minutes since we ordered till it got..."

Luciano Tomaghelli

"We had the deluxe lunch set which was excellent value for money at $24 in NZ where eating out tends to be on the expensive side. We got a miso soup,..."

CWWSIM

"This place is brilliant and quick you can have take aways or stay at this beautiful Japanese style restaurant as the food is quick and quality, it is..."

United YT

"Better than Most japanese food in Auckland Most delicious japanese dining experience I've had in..."

Jimmy Cheung

"first time back in ages and was absolutely blown away! Lovely ambience, great attentive service and the food was next level...all our meals were..."

andrew phillips (andyokareka)

Abracadabra Cafe Bar

87/100 (2940 ratings)

Lamb Sliders and Tagines

Chargrilled Mushroom Chicken

Open Chicken Sandwich

Wheelchair Accessible

"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/..."

Angus Wishart

Third Place Cafe

86/100 (1791 ratings)

Moroccan Chicken Salad

Fresh Fish of the Day with Salad

Fish

Salmon

Kids Vanilla Pancakes

Ham and cheese croissant

French Toast Eggs Benedict Fish and Chips

Espresso

Breakfast Mushrooms with Side of Kransky

Flat White

Cappuccino

Fish & Chips

Chicken Bacon Wrap w Salad

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place was everything we expected it to be. Ample food and reasonably priced. Friendly staff.Awesome view from the cafe if you can score a..."

Amit Prasad

"Lunch at Rotorua.The Best Cafe Winner at the 2017 and 2018 Rotorua Hospitality Awards!Middle Eastern Spring Lamb Platter..."

Pamela Nandi (Foodaholic)

"We came here on the advice of locals and I'm so pleased we did. It looks nothing much from the outside and is pretty cafe standard style look on the..."

Food And People

"I had breakfast there . Was beautiful foods with perfect view . Wanted try Custard as well as i saw many people order . Love to visit again in..."

Alice In New Zealand

"One of the best, most famous and recommended cafes for breakfast in Rotorua.Awesome location, great food & coffee, and amazing..."

Anumeha Mittal | Foodinza

"Nice ambiance, cozy cafe with amazing view outside. Salmon was good, but actually not a fan of it but it was a good dish. Tidy place and the staff..."

K R A M

"Great location with stunner views. The building does not take full advantage of it with limited Windows. Great coffee and best musli I ever had...."

Carlos Matherson

"Probably the best coffee in Rotorua, set against the beautiful back drop of Ohinemutu and Lake Rotorua. I always stop in for a coffee when in..."

Sam

"Weekend away to Rotorua on arriving we decided on a spot of lunch. Decided on Third Place. Great views of the lake and surroundings. Very spacious..."

Peter W

"Wonderful place! The food and service was excellent. Highly recommend if you are in Rotorua.My son had eggs on toast which he said were the best..."

Kathryn

"This place is delicious. Just across the road from the hospital so we go here whenever we can. They do great corn fritters and salad and amazing..."

Kathleen Joyce-Reweti

"A great place to go for lunch, Morrocan chicken and custard slice are the best! Good view over lake. Good variety of food and good..."

Sheryll Strickett

"As a local, this is one of my favourite cafes. Great service. Awesome food. Esp love the custard slice - it's a must do! I also love the selection of..."

Sophie

"Delicious food. Try the Moroccan chicken. Best ever! The cake selection is amazing and the iced chocolate and coffees are delish. The service is very..."

Izzi Q

"Third Place is the most awesome cafe to eat the staff are wonderful and the food is devine.They also sell the very very best custard slices you..."

Julie Forrest

"Great local place to come for breakfast. We especially liked the ability to make it an English breakfast with beans and toasted tomatoes. The..."

Dan Medici

"Delicious food. Nice view. We ate in the terrace viewing the lake. Loved the pancakes 🥞 🥓 *They are served with whipped cream and banana though..."

Liliana Andrade

"What a wonderful find! Such friendly staff, and great food and drinks! Especially the proper leaf tea in a pot, thank you!! Also a terrific view over..."

Genevieve Martin

"Came here for breakfast on a Sunday, it was busy but we were able to get a table. The views are stunning and atmosphere welcoming. The breakfast food..."

Amy Hassett

"Lovely service, friendly and efficient. Coffee could be improved but if you need a caffeine kick it’ll do. Didn’t get the chance to try the food..."

Nickalfie

"Breakfast with a view! Quite calming to sip on latte and enjoy such a scenic view. Food was great as well. Would definitively..."

Eric Yeo

"Great food, views, service had a great lunch with a..."

Karen Read

"Great coffee. Lovely view of the lake and the Anglican church. Fantastic eggs..."

Amanda J Williamson

"Great food, friendly and efficient service and lots of parking. We managed to get a table with a view and even saw a little black mittens cat..."

Karl Chong

"Me and my little sister arrived about 11am . Wasn't too busy but it took us quite a bit of time to decide what we were wanting to eat as there so..."

alexandra raupita

"A spacious cafe with a nice view of the lake. Price is reasonable and friendly staff. Plating may not have the best presentation but flavours are..."

Alice

"Great food and very prompt service even though they were relatively busy. Wonderful views out over the lake and ample parking next to the cafe made..."

David Milson

"The service here is awesome. Super positive staff. They go the extra mile. Recently opted for takeaway and it was hot. Cutlery was given which was..."

Norton Flintoff

"Lovely atmosphere and friendly and welcoming staff. Enjoyed my coffee n breakfast. And the view was awesome! Thank you, Third..."

malia tua'i manuleleua

"It’s a little drive out but the Third Place Cafe Rotorua has great food at more affordable prices. The service staff were also friendly. The fish..."

Lynn “Kiwi” N

"The lady who served my son and I yesterday when it was "not the best day" your acts of kindness and hug meant the world to him. I'm so sorry I didnt..."

Natalie Carter

"Our favourite cafe when in rotorua. Always head to window seat as view is spectacular. Top marks, young man serving me, remembered my coffee, flat..."

Judith Skelton

"Awesome cafe, with an astonishing view to the lake. Went there with some friends and enjoyed a nice cup of coffee well prepared, tasting fresh and..."

Mauricio Kimura

Farmside Buffet

Wheelchair Accessible

"We all went to the heritage farm yesterday and had an amazing time. Our tour guide was super great and he was very nice to all of us and taught us a..."

Samantha Cuenca

"honestly a way better experience than i had anticipated. a tour guide takes you on a tractor/bus through the different paddocks of alpacas, llamas,..."

sasha

"Thoroughly enjoyed being there. Amazing staff and great farm with lots of animals that you can interact and feed . Kids..."

Sree Hari

"Ian the farmer was great! We had 2 toddlers and a primary school aged child and we thought it was really fun, good value and our kids had a great..."

May-Lee Chong

"Visited with my wife and another couple. You can purchase food to feed the animals. It is very cute to see the sheep/deer/alpaca coming running for..."

Joon Yi

"Hand feed various animals. Lovely location near a caffee and the 3d art..."

abdullah alhaidari

"Ian was a wonderful host/farmer who shared a wealth of knowledge. The farm animals were majestic and the experience was immeasurable. Our daughter..."

Dayna & Bryleigh Edwards

"Good tour guide You get to feed and interact with animals Having a lot fun with cuteeeee..."

Claire

"While not the same as as it would have been before Covid. There is still lots of animals to see and feed with your family. I look forward to visiting..."

Dion Keating

"Rotorua Locals we thought we would take our 2 toddlers on the farm tour! The kids loved it! Best part we didnt have to do any walking the tractor..."

Bronia Brons

"We had a Fantastic day, thoroughly enjoyed the Farm Tour, big thanks to Brent for making it so informative and fun, we had a good laugh in the 3D Art..."

Fiona Robertson

"Amazing. Animals were great. Can't wait to bring the rest of the..."

Purple Panthaz

"An exceptional experience with the guide taking us to different section on the farm and feed the..."

Marius Tsui

"Nice and pleasant guide, adorable animals such as sheeps, alpakas, etc. Quick but memorable moment. Especially recommended for a family with..."

Jaeyoung Lee

"Second time visit and still a good experience with the tour guide Winiata. Recommend a morning..."

krishneel ram

"I loved it having my 75th birthday lunch there 29th..."

Merilyn MALONE

"Great food, scenic and lovely..."

Dave Macfarlane

Yamato Japanese Restaurant

86/100 (2748 ratings)

California Roll with Fresh Salmon and Avocado

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Noodle

BBQ Whole Squid

Tempura

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lunch bento boxes, good value. Food 4/5. Nice and chewy noodles, good quality beef, deep fried chicken still juicy. Battered fish tempura was a..."

Ben Vickery

"Love this place! I live in Auckland and there are nice JP restaurant there. But very expensive. A bit over priced . But in Rotorua this JP restaurant..."

Jia Hui Li Quan

"Friendly and fast service, our order was served so quickly. The fish is very fresh, sashimi and nigiri were great. We would highly recommend a visit!..."

Jtms.enquiries

"Quality food every time I come. Friendly staff and service. Although the wait can be long sometimes, definitely worth it! I will be returning every..."

Sharon Ngai

"Best Japanese restaurant in NZ I reckon. Polite waiter and freshest fish. Booking is definitely recommended or else you will not get a seat and will..."

Jerry Liu

"Amazing quality Japanese food. Only downside was the waiting time. Waiters however were very polite and the sushi chef maintained a calm demeanor..."

Bernardo Jacobi

"Food is very good, fresh and delicious! Give us a very authentic feel of Japanese cuisine. Considering in such high level of quality, price is really..."

Victor Ko

"Great place. Some of the best Japanese we have had. Was quite a long wait but we weren’t in a hurry and definitely worth it! Would highly..."

Kimberley

"Craving for Japanese food, friend and I decided to come here at 6 on a Wednesday evening. Packed as we walked in, the manager kindly shuffle a few..."

Jan

"Chirashi and deluxe chirashi were the best value items in the menu. Big pieces of fresh sashimi. We also had the unagi (eel) don and the tempura..."

Petitesweetsnz

"Excellent food. Good value and tasty! Would definitely come again when in Rotorua. We had, chicken karaange, squid karaange, yakitori octopus balls,..."

Mighty Will

"I'm not sure if it was a case of having low expectations or if Yamato is really that good, but I think it's the latter. The dining room and..."

Paul O

"Always go to his restaurant when I am in Rotorua on Business. Was there last week for dinner and also last night. Always welcoming and plenty of..."

Henri

"Authentic and delicious Japanese food! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and fantastic service. I come from a family of VERY fussy sashimi eaters,..."

Carli

"My favour restaurant in Rotorua! I come here if I stay in Rotorua~As usual, we ordered deluxe sashimi set, nigiri and yakitori. I love the..."

❤️Irene

"One of my favourite restaurants in Rotorua. I have been here serveral times and it has never failed me. This place is one of my must visit..."

Rosemary Young

"Yamato sushi is always made fresh right in front of you and the quality of food is consistent and is nothing short of perfection every time. My..."

Alayna

"Yamato is amazing. It has to be the most authentic Japanese cuisine experience since being in Japan itself. The set up reminds me of the Katsu and..."

Farran Jonker

"They serve sushi, sashimi and reasonable bento lunch set.The fish used to make sashimi and sushi is very fresh. If you opt for..."

Cindy Ong

"Visited Rotorua on a work trip and decided to give Yamato a try. Over ordered a bit due to hunger but struggled to finish the food at the end. ..."

John Chin

"Came here for take sways tonight, got 2 tuna 2 salmon 2 egg nigiri and a salad was yummy :-) have had better but it was decent nice Quilty fresh..."

Chloe-Mae

"Out of the Japanese run restaurants I have been to in New Zealand, Yamato is definitely one of the best. Highly recommended. Quite authentic and try..."

Eatyofeelings

"One of the best sushi places I have been to, a bit pricier than the simple takeaway ones but the food is really worth it! I have eaten here a lot of..."

MoFoZed

"Despite sudden partial power outage to the lights above the chefs station, he still managed to delivered his prestigious knife work and flavoring to..."

Updn

"food was yum, very authentic loved it! great experience lovely, attentive staff, just a bit small in size, waiting time was fabulously..."

El Adlam

"Rotorua's Yamato Japanese Restaurant came as a pleasant suprise. This was our second visit, and we expected it to be good again, and it was...."

Michael Poole

"I love going to this restaurant. I used to live in Rotorua and when I go back for work or to visit family I always go there. I have taken so many..."

Renee Wright

"I had tried a couple of sushi places previously but didn't think too highly of the food. Over priced for little portions of raw fish and I love big..."

Rayner Akurangi

"This place is what dreams are made of, talk about great food and service, the fresh Sushimi was just great, the service for the kids and the quality..."

Ryan Parkin

"I have dined at yamato since it opened. I usually take novice Japanese food diners there as I know the quality is always high. Top food, top service..."

Dave Jillett

"Absolutely love the food here, great menu with nice variety. My partner had steak on rice and steak was cooked to perfection. Couldn't get better..."

Kristy Tuhura

"Having read a somewhat negative review of yamato the same evening before going there, I was sceptical as to how good the food would be. I can now say..."

Sam

"Love coming here. Friendly welcome, can sit at the sushi bar or in the restaurant. The food is always great even as take away. Its been my..."

Earnie

"Delicious fresh food. My family come here often. Very good friendly service and a highly skilled chef. Meals are priced affordable. If you enjoy..."

Izzi Q

"MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!! This is an amazing Japanese Restaurant. Love it. Love it. Love it. We always take friends and family to Yamato's when a dinner..."

Merejoy

"I have dined at the Yamato Restaurant for a number of years, I just love the food and the service is excellent. I enjoy the California Sushi. Just..."

Pauline Rothman

"My partner and I travel to Rotorua about four times a year just to go to this restaurant. The menu is authentic and service is excellent - quite..."

Andrew Perkins

"would have to be the best japanese restraunt in the country, ive been to many and been to japan. Service is excellent and is the best value for..."

Romanes

"I have been to many Japanese restaurants and this by far in the Bay of Plenty is the best! I have visited Japan regularly and this is as close as you..."

Anne M

"Excellent food and service, I can't recommend Yamato highly enough. Even if you are not into Japanese food there's plenty on the menu, like katsudon,..."

Ted Ronayne

"Great food at great prices. I often eat here for lunch or dinner. Always..."

A Beets

"Wow, this place is 5 stars plus. The fish was falling apart in my mouth. So tender and flavorsome. The vegetables were prepared so well too, with..."

Pavlina F.

"Food was good, very fresh serving of sushi but service was kind of slow, maybe it was a crowded midweek. Seems very popular with the locals too for a..."

Aylwyn Gan

"Fabulous food! The staff are amazing and the service is quick. There is tables to sit at around one side of the restaurant or you can sit in area..."

Amelia Jensen

"Yamato has always been my favorite. I like the new owner :) she’s very friendly. Food review 1) sushi rice can be less sweet 2) fish and tamago..."

Bill Park

"Sashimi are so fresh and sushi are very yummy. Suggest sitting at the table area rather the sushi bar..."

Michael C

"Lovely sashimi boat, and very busy restaurant. We arrived 6pm the restaurant just opened, after sitting down, the restaurant fill up very..."

Vicky Huang

"We had the best experience today. The service from all staff was amazing. The manager was so welcoming, friendly and accommodating. The food was..."

houdini 1827

"We drove all the way from Hamilton to try Tomato, as friend highly recommended this restaurant. And we love it! The sashimi was so fresh, and the..."

Tina Huang

"Belated review. Came in on a Saturday afternoon and the place is packed, good sign. The sashimi is fresh and the tempura udon is the authentic..."

IL Deko

"I used to live in Japan some years ago. This is definitely one of the most authentic Japanese restaurants in NZ. Real taste of Japan with reasonable..."

H RY

Duke's Bar & Restaurant

Triple Fudge Chocolate Brownie

Dark Chocolate and Kahlua Gateau

Banoffee French Toast

Pan Fried Dumplings and Beef Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"The service is great and the environment is nice. The presentation and the taste of the food is okay but was a bit disappointed comparing to the..."

Younacile_foodie

"牛羊肉超好吃..."

Yueyue Hu

"Ordered a pork belly via deliver eats! Was so so yummy!..."

Wiild Eats

"We went to the dinner & cabaret show and it was awesome! Such a fun evening. The food was fab and, without a doubt, the eye fillet was the best I..."

Holly Logan

"An amazing meal that couldn't be faulted, even better service, Mack and the rest of the team looked after me and my family so well. Thank..."

Andrew French

"They have a new menu, so I went to try their dumplings and Angus burger also had Jack Daniels and coke. Lots of flavors and cooked..."

Leon Khan

"Another visit and almost the same quality as the last time. I didn't expect to see the rugby game on the TV as the restaurant does not have a pub..."

Zorko Sostaric

"One of the best restaurants in Rotorua, delicious food, amazing environment and awesome service, thank you to give our family & friends a wonderful..."

Elena Zhang

"Delicious food. We had the vegetarian burger and the roast vegetable salad, very nice! Service was pleasant and..."

Sue Fenton

"We dined here on Monday night and got the Caesar salads (both types). They were well made salads with a slight twist (croquettes and mushroom balls)...."

Shane Lynam

"We've really enjoyed the dinner menu here. Meats are cooked perfectly and very tasty (though, for someone who loves eating more vegetables and..."

Datchanee Thernphrakiat

"We came here the other day while staying at the Prince's Gates hotel. We had the early bird three course menu. The entree was kumara soup and the..."

Wilson Shum

"One of the best places to dine in Rotorua. We had our dinner here the first night arriving to Rotorua and it was such a wonderful experience ! The..."

Rosie When

"What a stunning restaurant. The menu was great and we all had absolutely delicious meals! The service was exceptional - they really go above and..."

sara ingram

"Beautiful Traditional English setup. Had a nice lambshank. Food served at right temperature and its..."

Sam Chan

"We were dining here twice and had an amazing experience. The food was delicious. We were impressed with the service and atmosphere in this..."

Anna Smorodina

"We ALWAYS look forward to stopping off on our drive through. Amazing food & coffee. Love the atmosphere & service & especially love that you don’t..."

Helen Ashby

"We were celebrating a special birthday & were greeted warmly by the maitre d' who took care of our needs during our dining experience impeccably. All..."

Morag Owen

"Small street side bar at Princes Gate hotel. Lovely atmosphere and good selection of spirits. No table service though. Order inside at the..."

Kenna Rubin

"Thought we would try this place had a 50% discount voucher through bookme,well what an excellent dining experience seafood chowder was creamy rich..."

Ross Satherley

"Good food, pleasant location. Ate at the place twice as menu looked good. The staff is pleasant but seem to be not as well trained on the menu and..."

Lucia Ambrochi

"Great service and vibe. Seafood chowder is a must..."

Chloe Xu

Urbano Bistro

84/100 (4811 ratings)

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Wheelchair Accessible

"With such a simple identity on the menu, the "Pork" may seem plain. But don't be fooled. This superb dish is a triumph! Delicate flavours, blended to..."

Ross Wilson

"Good little cafe with yummy food and tasty coffee and the price isn’t bad either. Simple yet tasty, Would come back next time :) would recommend..."

Moli Nhem

"If you haven't been here already you need to go!!!We just have to stop in for brunch when we are staying in Rotorua.The eggs Benedict..."

Amy

"Came here on the off chance that there would be free a table. They had one left so they happily set this up for us as we did arrive quite late at..."

Hilary Campbell

"Absolutely wonderful meal with attentive staff and an incredible menu. A comprehensive wine selection with a great Kiwi selection. Extensive options..."

Rhys Evans

"lovely staff, delicious food. we ordered garlic bread, prawn entree, fish of the day and eye fillet for main. tastes really good. highly..."

Lara Meng

"Came here around brunch time and was greeted straight away. Very nice and prompt service, and a friendly waitress. The food was very, very filling...."

Jing Min Liu

"I was traveling with my family in rotorua, and decided to uv dinner here because it's near my motel. Fine food with beautiful presentation. nice ppl..."

Flora

"We reached Rotorua by 7 30 pm and we're hungry by then.. Being vegetarians and new to this place we didn't know much restaurants in this area... We..."

Aniketh Bafna

"Arrived into Rotorua and decided to call here for dinner - without a reservation. Staff were very obliging and informed us that there maybe a..."

Redbull

"Great coffee! great service! Fast and efficient! Great food! Totally recommend! Had the urbano hobo meal it was delicious with many flavours. Also..."

Hannah

"We had dinner with a large group before Christmas. Customer service was very attentive and friendly.Our meals came out in a timely manner and..."

Tina Gamblin

"This was our third visit to Urbano over a period of several years and we were pleased to find it has maintained a high standard of hospitality. The..."

Julia Mason

"We ordered the chicken salad, the open steak sandwich and the pumpkin filo's. Each of the three dishes were presented wonderfully and came out in a..."

Kirsty Scott

"Outstanding service, cuisine and atmosphere . The owners care about their clientele, the food quality and presentation is up there and service is..."

Lyle Irwin

"Stumbled upon this place by accident actually when I was walking to the supermarket.Had the stuffed chicken dish the first night and that was..."

Chris

"Delicious, tasty and friendly. Will return on our next visit to..."

Martina Wanjura

"My husband and I had dinner here on a week night. Busy for a Wednesday. The service was excellent and the food was very tasty. Just a bit on the..."

Tracy

"Very delicious food and friendly service. Have been there for Saturday morning tea and Dinner during the week. Just slightly on the expensive side..."

Izzi Q

"We were very impressed with this restaurant on our recent trip to Rotorua. Myself, my husband and our 4yr old son went here on a busy saturday night...."

Tim Sewell

"Exceptional food, absolutely nothing to faulter - possibly one of the best fillets I've taken this year. We also took the lamb, which was also to die..."

Kris Farrugia

"I enjoyed a very pleasant lunch with a group of seniors. The food cost more than I expected to spend for lunch but my fish and chips with nice salad..."

Daphne Vakacegu

"My friend and I had dinner here for two evenings during our first trip to Rotorua. The dishes were great and so did the service. Also, the portions..."

WJCC HJ

"Lovely staff, was very quiet, but it was early, meal was great plates were heated so meal stayed hot. It's those things that matter and seem to be..."

Lisa Browne

"We walked from a nearby motel. Food was very good. Vegetarian lasagna was excellent. My wife had the fish of the day, which she enjoyed. Plastic..."

Brian Karnofsky

"Thank you Urbano We were unsure where to take the trout we caught this morning You did an amazing job, perfect balance of favours, catered for..."

Lewis McIntyre

"Superb! The food is excellent, the varied menu offers ample choice and the staff are very pleasant and attentive. We have dined here for lunch and..."

Ellen Marie

"Stumbled across this place whilst looking for lunch and was blown away. Staff were so friendly, food was absolutely phenomenal and was super quick...."

India Armstrong-Coveley

"We walked here from Sport of Kings motel and had a great meal. The fish and chips were really good and the food was plated beautifully. Dessert was..."

Amanda Edgar

"Right on the main hotel strip - great service and delicious food. The banana spring roll dessert is unique and quite..."

Nuclear Engineer

Good Eastern Taphouse

Frontal Lobotomy Burger

Chicken Bento Salad

Beer Battered Fish and Chips and Coleslaw

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic experience. Food and service was excellent. Charlotte, our hostess and service staff was really friendly and great all around! Good vibes..."

Veronica Smith

"We had such a great time at this place at the end of a long day. The food was beautiful, I have forgotten the name of the meals as much as I wanted..."

Mathilde Noordzij

"Awesome customer service- Always great banter! The food was a hit especially with 2really fussy kids!!! Meals were huge we couldn't fit desert in,..."

Lah Ashby

"Lovely building with a large interior and multiple rooms for dining and drinking. We’ve grown accustomed to very warm welcomes on entering NZ..."

Marsha Russell

"Wow, I love this place. The staff are amazing and always keen to please. Actually they pretty much rush to serve you at the door and communicate very..."

Nathan Minchington

"Love this place, great staff great location, don't have to go all the way into town to get a fantastic meal. Staff are always friendly and drinks on..."

Ashley Stewart

"Good George is great. We love eating there. The staff is always friendly, service is reasonably quick, even on a busy night. The food is great. It's..."

Maggie T (Mags)

"Service is ok, max n cheese balls aren’t very nice (the chutney is weird) my Jackfruit roti was really nice. I am a beer girl but actually think I..."

Diane Damaskin

"Interesting food was good Little over priced. But would go..."

rajesh dahya

"Visited on a trip over to Rotovegas. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by friendly staff. Drinks came straight away and although the place was..."

Liz Minchington

"A nice large space with a wide menu range and good drinks. We had to wait quite a while for our meals, but when they came they were really good...."

Thomas

"Nice Brewery with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Tasty brews and good selection of food options. Good for families and friends gathering...."

c “cfl” lane

"Visited recently for a birthday dinner and was very pleasantly surprised. The food was on point and, tasty, and much more refined than most pub..."

Jenny Patterson

"We had a lovely family catchup with friends after a funeral for our brother inlaw. Incredible venue food and brewery..highly recommended customer..."

Dennis Rollings

"Really enjoyed our evening here ! The Hazy Pale Ale was a great choice, as was the platter we shared. All the staff were friendly and helpful,..."

Lorna Harwood

"The food was great, the staff very friendly and helpful. Definitely a place to go back to. Thank you for a great experience Good Eastern..."

Sharlane Rusling

"Absolute 5 stars.....no doubts ....no questions asked !! Perfect place to hang out with friends, families, kids. Ample space and perfect ambiance...."

Sandy Smart

Indian Star Restaurant

83/100 (2977 ratings)

Rogan Josh Lamb Curry

Lachha Paratha Lamb Balti Chicken Tikka Masala

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"The food was well prepared and in great portions! Service was excellent, the waiters were extremely helpful and..."

Kiran Patel

"We ordered samosas and onion rings to start, korma and tikka masala to follow. Absolutely amazing. Probably one of the best indian place we have had..."

Josie

"Been here before the Anzac day - the restaurant was full even it was already 8pm! Luckily we got a table quickly - however we think we came at the..."

Kombie Stanley

"Im into buttered chicken, and here in indian star you can dine and takeaway delish dish. Staff were very friendly and accomodating...."

K R A M

"Delicious Indian food. Must have the butter chicken here and their garlic naan. We've also had their beef madras which was also delicious!! Their..."

Munchk1n

"We had been to NZD last year.... and visited this amazing restaurant..... staff members were very very friendly...... I don't remember that person's..."

Nagashree N Meda

"Great food and service. Rotorua has some nice options of Indian food and Indian star tandoori is definitely at top of that list. Consider the mad..."

Saurabh Kaushik

"This Indian restaurant is located in the heart of the city in a multi cuisine, western style open food Street. The location is attractive and has..."

Woollen03

"Great service all staff were friendly. The butter chicken was really tasty I really enjoyed my meal. I will go back again and also recommend to..."

Emma

"What a memorable meal! The Indian Star absolutely lived up to its favorable Zomato rating.Our Lamb Korma was delightfully creamy,..."

Hayden

"The food is amazing. My favorite is the mango chicken and the naan is crispy and so good. Service is really good also. Highly recommended for indian..."

Vivi Jayanty

"Gorgeous if you are a fan of authentic Indian foodsFrom spices to beautiful service to absolute 5 star quality with great affordability and..."

Alayna Nukunuku Bedggood

"This is like the first place you see on Eat Street, but look no further. This place serves some amazing North Indian food, infact better than many..."

Rahul Ajmera

"Being Jain, they were able to serve us a fair amt of items. Taste is nice for Indian food in a place like Rotorua. The restaurant is on the eat..."

Param Doshi

"While my visit I tried this place multiple times and it always had that consistent quality and good taste. The ambience is average but the food taste..."

Ayush Goel

"Great food. The Lamb Rogan Josh is great, pilau rice amazing, the parantha and naan breads were first class. Best Indian food I have had in NZ..."

Jon Harper-Slade

"Enjoyed the food with the family for dinner. Butter chicken mild was a bit too sweet but the chicken tikka masala medium spice and medium fish Malala..."

Sean

"Absolutely adore this place. Have tried this place twice - the first time we dined in on a week night. The restaurant was completely booked out and..."

Emily Pavey

"Well this will be an anniversary to remember.... From the moment my husband and I walked thru the door, till we left we thoroughly loved this whole..."

Debi Barrett

"kind and friendly staff ........food was excellent with right blend of spices....love to visit again on next trip to rotorua...keep it guyz..."

Prabhjot Singh Vohra

"Place looks really cool. Food is average, i mean its good but we asked for hot curry and it was very mild. Fish combo platter was awesome. Will..."

Dhaliwal Baljit

"For the last three times I've been to Rotorua me and my family have eaten at Indian star the food is excellent well presented,good vibe, nice and..."

David Parussini

"We were seated very promptly and were then a subject of a production line of waiters each providing something for the table - water, menus, cutlery..."

Fiesole Marks

"If you wanna have a taste of india...have a meal at Indian Star...prompt servie and superb food quality!!!! even the prices are very..."

Nitin Brijwal

"We visited Rotorua from Auckland for a few days and found this gem. Unbelievable service, the food was probably the best Indian food I've ever had..."

Cara Jamieson

"Simply THE best Indian food I have had in New Zealand. Portion sizes and huge and well priced when you finally manage to pick from the wide variety..."

Cheryl Stones

"We dined here on Thursday evening and we both can understand how it got it's great award and reputation.We ordered the Tandoori sizzling platter..."

Greer Dyson

"This restaurant deserves every award and great review it has received.It is so good that I drive across from Tauranga just for a meal..."

Ginny

"So many Indian restaurants to choose frm in vegas, we were so glad we chose this one. We were seated instantly and had food in front of us before..."

Sarah Burns

"This is the best Indian food I have had in New Zealand hands down. Several people I had spoken to said we had to come here. Couldn't fault any of the..."

Patrick Johnson

"Luvlly jubbly! Oh what a joy, finally after many years of searching we found an Indian restaurant in New Zealand that comes up to anywhere near as..."

Lozza

"We go here every time we come to Rotorua, who wouldn't ? Fabulous food, lots of it, really authentic and excellent quality ingredients, chicken..."

Denise

"realy nice food, good service, we will go..."

Tim

"Fantastic food. I am a diehard fan of this place. My mouth is starting to water just thinking of it. If there is better indian food on planet earth..."

Ian

"This restaurant is consistently brilliant. I have travelled the world eaten Indian food everywhere and this is simply the very best. The tandoori..."

Christopher Wingate

"Very friendly staff and excellent food. My family eats here often and always bring any visitors here when we want to treat them to a night out in..."

Earnie

"Best Indian ever, get the the mixed entree its great, Go there all the time with my family for birthdays etc.Have been going there for years and the..."

Jamie Turner

"Delicious foods with good wok aroma. We all loved it. Butter chicken, curry cauliflower, lamb rogan josh, alog gobi rice, and etc , were all tasty...."

Ernest Li

"So glad I chose to eat here among the many good restaurant choices in the area. I love Indian food and often eat it when I travel. The chicken..."

Alex Kallimanis

"One of the best Indian Vegetarian food we had. Great service, Great quality, best hygienic, we came here all the way from Hamilton and it is worth..."

Chandeep Singh Pannu

"The reason for the 4-star rating is because we waited for ages when the restaurant was not fully occupied or very busy. Other than that, went above..."

Michael Singh

"Every time I come to Rotorua for a getaway, I proactively add this place as a go-to on my itinerary. The restaurant is great, the service is great,..."

Karl Gandela

"The Indian Star is my favourite Indian restaurant in Rotorua by far. The food is absolutely amazing! The ingredients were very fresh, the portions..."

Jayme McGovern

"Terrific dinner for two in Eat Street. We enjoyed saag paneer, chicken biriyani & a peshwari naan. Highly..."

Mike Beder

"Ordered first time from this restaurant. From phone order to pick up, very professional( don't get that much in Auckland) Food was hot and..."

abhinavjit singh

"Ate at the Indian Star in eat street Rotorua and it is so good honestly, the food and service is so good and such a nice environment there was a..."

zayah

"The food was absolutely scrumptious. I would highly recommend this place if you're in the area. We got the chilli mushroom and chilli chicken for the..."

Dr Zuleyha Keskin

Lj's Fish And Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a delicious generously sized seafood platter that we shared..the prawns and mussels were cooked to perfection with delectable sauces, served..."

Chelsey Richards

"Stopped in at LJ's had an awesome feed, Great staff an the meal was delicious. Would definitely pop in again when in Rotorua..."

Mike Richards

"Thank you team 👍 Vegetarian Burger 🍔 that I had today was so delicious and fresh 🤗 that I enjoyed a lot , it was yum 😋 Highly..."

Kulwinder Kaur

"These girls/ladies serving are amazing! They were so flat out when my family & i visited, i just wanted to say - your service is recognized, great..."

Victor Allen

"Tasty hot fish burger yummy. Chips were devine drink was nice and cold. All up..."

Ena Rapata

"Fresh and..."

sushant chawla

"I like it. However it's difficult to order..."

Takeshi Seki

"Very tasty fish and chips, reasonably priced and cheerful, friendly..."

Alan Kennedy

"I love the hoki fish meal and always add 2 eggs which are cooked perfectly, Awesome..."

iH Pz 4 I am Peighton Tania Downs

"Great service, salt & pepper squid with the fish burger is a great..."

Gregory Thompson

Pig & Whistle

83/100 (4961 ratings)

Prawn and Calamari Salad

Pork Belly Loaded Fries

Pork

Mussels

Hamburger with Curly Fries

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Live Music

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Michael Worth

Brew / Craft Beer Pub

82/100 (2222 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place to eat! Ate here a few times over the weekend and thought it was delicious. Beef burger was great as were the pork tacos and loaded..."

Grace

"Came here on a Saturday night, the place was pretty busy specially the seating out the front.We ordered a couple of drinks and got a table of..."

KG

"Traveled to New Zealand had been to Rotorua one of the most beautiful place in kiwi-land. Brew was the place where my husband and I both used to wine..."

Khyati Sahu

"Visit this place for the most amazing margarita pizza and bear 🍻.... one of the few places in Rotorua late in the night even on a Monday night!..."

Salman

"Amazing food. Definitely worth the money. We felt like we wanted everything on the menu. Very nice place. Definitely wod recommend to other people...."

Vincent Earl Chao

"Great place for a few beers, loved the outside space! Inside is not super cosy, thus the four stars. We especially enjoyed the avalanche IPA and the..."

Katelynjones11

"Wonderful customer service, amazing food! They were so friendly and welcoming here! The alcohol range was quality! The food we had was..."

Heather Cruickshank

"We come here every time we are in Rotorua. Good customer service and good variety of food including gf range. The beer and cider choices are..."

Christine Olson

"One of the most lively places at Eat Street in Rotorua to have fun, great beer, and good food. There were a lot of youngsters partying around and a..."

Anumeha Mittal | Foodinza

"Walked in...Got served by 3 scots... Alarm bells rang... low and behold they got the order right.. Food arrived promptly, beers were cold and..."

TaystèBhud

"Great beers on tap, but on top of that it was by far the best food experience after trying several other restaurants in Rotorua. Service was..."

MrGodHimself

"Have to say that I love what they have done with Eat Street, it's a great concept if a bit overly commercial, but having all those eating choices in..."

Frank

"First place to visit every time I come to Rotorua. Fantastic craft beer, delicious food and pretty sweet live music if you time it right. Must do...."

Julian Bee

"Service was a little spotty however once we engaged with a waitress she was attentive and on top of things. Were a few demanding tables we could see..."

Kiwi888

"Great place to come in the summer for a drink and some pub grub type food. I enjoyed coming here late on a Saturday night, you can people watch for..."

Wanderlust

"Had their special Croucher beer - to be very honest, didnt like it a lit. Was too sweet for my liking. I like my beers to be strong and..."

Aniruddha Jaju

"My friends and I are from Auckland visiting a friend in Rotorua. He brought us here and boy the food is good! I got the Chicken Sandwich and it was..."

Gia

"A great little find in Rotorua. I've never eaten here but ALWAYS come down and sample the craft beers when I am in the area. The beers are good and..."

Dan Norton

"Were greeted right away and they were nice enough to seat us inside as we were originally booked to be seated outside.Ordered the tasting rack..."

Katherine Holder

"Fantastic menu with tremendous food, generous portions and affordable pricing. Incredible craft beer selection that changes regularly showcasing the..."

Tim Nesdale

"Went to BREW on Steak Night Thursday. We both really enjoyed our meals and thought it was great value for money! The pilsner loaf is absolutely..."

Elise Hayes

"Hi We have dined at your place several times now lunch and dinner. Everything was great, the service fantastic, the lady is always lovely frindly..."

Jan Stevenson

"We had dinner last night at Brew Rotorua for a 30th Birthday. BREW had gone to the trouble of printing a special birthday menu and putting up..."

Marion Armstrong

"Visited Brew with kids for dinner. Well the beer and food was wonderful BUT most importantly the service was superb. Restored our faith in the..."

Suzanne Tofilau

"I almost didn't review BREW because I just hate joining up...so tedious...but after reading a review which gave BREW a 1 star ... I decided to...."

Ann Woolliams

"Had dinner last night at Brew and absolutely loved it. Myself and my family were well looked after, the food was fantastic and my husband really..."

Jonathan

"From the moment we walked into the place, we could not be made to feel more welcome, even if they tried. A cold night outside, the atmosphere inside..."

Mary And

"What a cool place. Came for drinks and dinner. Friendly atmosphere. Outstanding beer (the pub is owned by Croucher Brewing - a Rotorua craft brewery)..."

Peter P

"Inhouse beer is super good and the food was much better than I expected. They got it out for us really quick despite the fact that it was wicked..."

Taylor Gridley

"Probably the best burgers ever. Kiwiburger, Pulled Pork Burger and the Americano burger. All were amazing. Pizza garlic bread was yummy as were the..."

Kathleen Berriman

"A place that has a lovely atmosphere and is a good place to try beers from the local brewery. Food wise, it wasn't the best... the food was ok,..."

Sebastian Eika

"Solid pub. Good craft beers and pub cuisine. Willing to adjust meals for dietary restrictions as..."

Sarah-Marie R. Boerner Albertson

"Not surprisingly they have a great beer selection here and you can do tasting plates with any of their tap beers. They also were the only ones where..."

Sophie Rebbeck

"Decent Croucher beer and cider, along with some guest taps. Tasting tracks are great, just the right size. Hop Burger was great, tasty chunky real..."

Carel Jobsis

"The Gumbootup Friday was a success. Really had fun seeing new and familiar faces. The food was lovely and especially the..."

Flora Mae Encabo

"The Sticky Spicy Chicken Wings may just be the BEST BEST BEST chicken dish I have ever had. It was so delicious, I can keep on going back for more...."

Maryna Bouwer

"Delicious, very spicy, 🌶️ jerk chicken burger, on point! Good range of Croucher craft beer on tap. Friendly and efficient service. Well done..."

Andy York

"Delicious burger with the best side of fries I’ve ever had. Not to mention that the meal arrived much quicker than expected. The service was..."

Jesse Field

Leonardo's Italian Food & Wine

82/100 (2674 ratings)

Spaghetti Bianco Del Mare

Braised Lamb Shoulder

NZ Green Lipped Mussels

Crayfish and Prawn Ravioli

Pesto

Fettucine Carbonara NF

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Group of 5 - highlight dishes were the cabonara, chicken Alfredo, seafood pizza and the calamari. All were full of flavour, cheesy and huge portions...."

Betty P

"I must say had a wonderful experience what an ambience , customer service , abd trust me our veg pizza was super delicious , we never had that..."

Ritika Thakur

"Can be mistaken as Peroni Italia, it’s the same place. Service is amazing and food is authentic Italian. I was pretty mad at the Pig & Whistle..."

Drew Prakash

"New Zealand vacation day 3 - went down to Eatery Street to look for a place to have dinner. My sons wanted to try Italian. Place was busy but they..."

Denny Hui

"Really nice place with a great selection of Italian food, friendly helpful staff and decent beer. Between us we had the Lobster and Prawn Ravioli,..."

Jeffrey B

"Family night out. Good service, and good food. Good value . Loved the deserts, tasty. Thank..."

Leigh-Ann Spedding

"We showed up without reservation at 6:45 pm. Gentleman working front handled things well. He explained we could get a table but may be 45 to 50..."

Henry Depew

"We’ve waited a long time to go to a nice Italian restaurant and we were not disappointed by this visit. Highly recommend if staying in Rotorua to..."

Sara McLd

"Busy, lots of Indian staff….friendly. Fast service, fabulous vegetarian food and an amazing limoncello tiramisu..."

Mukund Joshi

"Highly recommend Leonardos. We had a friendly welcome, prompt and great service. We ordered 2 pizzas, and they were delicious! The base wasn't 100% a..."

Lena Meehan

"We ordered Garlic Bread, Aglio E Olio Pasta & Pollo Chicken Pizza with some drinks. Never had such an amazing Italian food. Loved the vibe. One must..."

Tejasvi Yerra

"Eat Street has a number of popular eateries. Leonardo's serves great food and service. The staff can not do enough to make the whole experience..."

Mike Hall

"good food..good staff..when we are in thr area we always go..."

Graham Ryan

"Always the best place when you are craving for pasta! Delicious alfredo pasta… and their salmon is a must..."

Janice Jet Ma. Aguirre

Carrot Cake and Vanilla Ice Cream

Belgian Waffle with Golden Syrup

Steak Burger and Fries

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Nice food, the prawns are well-cooked. Excellent view, this is no doubt..."

Regina Jian

"Although the cafe was close the day we visited, we really loved the amazing scene & the feeling is magic. Walking in the water so good. Had a..."

Jan Cassidy

"Locally owned cafe with stunning views of Lake Tarawera. We visit often for brunch. The menu is good, both breakfast and lunch options available as..."

Kim Mulligan

"Nice little café with great views. Limited options available for breakfast and lunch. Good portion sizes. The barista lacks customer service. We..."

Lakshmi Dhana

"Great day out service was amazing and the food was delish not to mention the..."

Karen Read

"The Landing Tarawera is an absolute gem of a restaurant and café situated on the picturesque Lake Tarawera in New Zealand. The views from the..."

Shanan Tana

"I was told to go here by one of the locals and was so glad I did! The restaurant is almost on the water with plenty of seating outside to watch the..."

Trisha Shelton

"The place is just stunning. We arrived late, almost 3pm so the cafe was quite. There was only one another table. The staff was very friendly and..."

HAZEL YILDIZ

"Food was pretty darn good. I removed one star because when I asked about why the shake wasn't thick but watery and the cashier laughed and said it..."

William M. Kahapea

"Was visiting area, not cafe. Very accessible..."

Kim Robinson

"Such a lovely little place, with great views of Lake Tarawera and Mount Tarawera, glad we stopped here. The children can have a swim while the adults..."

Shannon Reihana-Moleni

"Had a lovely lunch here with my mother and aunt all food choices were great and the milkshake which took me back to my childhood was yummy with a..."

Rebecca KEENAN

"Great view. Friendly..."

Greg Lee

"A beautiful cafe at the edge of an amazing lake in Rotorua, a great place have some thing to eat or drink after a swim in the lake. A lively choice..."

Conrad Grundy

"Just love The Landing Restaurant. The food has been excellent. The seafood chowder amazing and the service and staff are very good. We've had lunch..."

Donna Barclay

"Great view over the lake and great spot will go..."

Hans and maria van niekerk

"Beautiful cafe in a quiet place. It is a cafe with a good atmosphere, good service and good..."

JUN SI JUNG

"Stunning location overlooking Lake Tarawera. They sell real fruit(🍒 🍓) ice cream which was great on a sunny..."

Dan McLaughlin

Sequoia Eatery Rotorua

Apple Custard Brioche

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had a delicious Israeli chorizo cous cous salad, it came in a huge bowl for only $9 which is awesome compared to other places I've been to. It was..."

Lucy

"Great food, and friendly staff.The French toast with banana and streaky bacon is awesome. Outside eating area plus kids space, super convenient..."

Fabio Pancaldi

"Absolutely excellent food. Many vegetarian, gluten, and dairy free options. Vegan was a bit harder to decipher but there were a few good options. I..."

Andrew Gray

"Enjoyed my home made chicken pie with spinach n garlic. Very tasty! And my coffee too. Staff were friendly n welcoming. Relaxing atmosphere. ThNkyou..."

Malia Tua'i Manuleleua

"What we had was delicious. They do a decent Chai Latte! (Some cafés are very bland and it can taste more like warm milk). The girls were lovely..."

Whitney Ann

"Seems like a solids cafe/eatery. Simple but nice. Had some good vegetarian options. I’ve only had one meal here - lunch. I had the vegetarian..."

Thomas

"Great cafe before starting your day in Redwood Walk. Very good coffee. Great staffs. Fine foods. Sorry that I have to give 4 stars at first (willing..."

Patrick Imrutai

"Great cafe within walking distance of the entrance to the redwoods tree walk. Service was good, was able to sit outside in the glorious sunshine. Is..."

Shonz MI

"This food and drinks were really good the pulled pork was the best I’ve had in a long time and the mango smoothie was way better than one I had the..."

Brad Law

"Food is great and all the staffs are nice and warmly welcoming everyone. Salad noodle is my favourite, and I tried mushroom several weeks ago. That..."

Dan Zhao

"Today's pasta and Hibiscus ice tea was good..."

CR

"Fast friendly service. Cafe has many GF and DF options. I had an acai smoothie bowl which was fabulous. Carmel latte too was very good! Relaxed..."

Barb Landis

"This café had the most wonderful chicken curry. It was a special item (not on the regular menu). It was SPECTACULAR. This cafe had many more items..."

Jeffrey Tang

"Good place to grab a coffee before and after going on the amazing park just up road. Nice atmosphere and great..."

Gustavo Faverão

"The food was delicious, the customer service excellent. Only downside - so many wonderful options to choose from. Excellent gluten-free options. ..."

Cheryl Shearer

"Yummy decaf long black, in a lovely outdoor dog-friendly area. My daughter enjoyed her fluffy. This cafe has SO MANY options for raw, vegan slices..."

Chantelle Nunez

"The best food in town! Sequoia have an amazing range of raw food - I especially love their raw caramel slice and raw mint slice. OMG - so good. For..."

Paul Charteris

"Really great food and delicious coffee! The eggs Benedict is mustard forward which is really tasty (if you like it that way)! The bacon was cooked..."

Follow the Sun 101

Lime Cafe

81/100 (2553 ratings)

Apricot Danish and Long Black Cofee

Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon

Seafood chowder

White Chocolate Mochaccino

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came to Lime Cafe for lunch today and was very impressed! The staff were very friendly and nice to talk to. I ordered the bacon and eggs on ciabatta..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Great spot to stop in for breakfast while you're in Rotorua. The menu is adequate in size and they offer a large selection of cabinet food. Great..."

James T. Raukete

"Hmm it was good food, a great selection but for on the pricey side for a lunch date with a friend. Definitely just went for the slices because I..."

Pippa

"Great little cafe slightly hidden away from the busy main roads of rotorua. Staff are really friendly and helpful, coffee was hot, fast and delicious..."

Bones

"This is the best breakfast place in rotorua area. I have tried all and this was the best i wish i knew it earlier or it had 4.9 rating so we did not..."

Yasser Alkadi

"Visit Lime Caffeteria with my husband on our Rotorua road trip. Well decorated shop, friendly staff and great food. We ordered chicken sandwich,..."

Turkish Apple

"Absolutely obsessed with this café, and I am so gutted I live in Auckland! My new favourite café for sure. Starting off with the interior designing..."

Anastasia Lee

"Great place for a classic breakfast with the basics down right! Ordered the spinach eggs benny with the hollandaise on the side. Eggs were perfectly..."

Lennie L

"We were Rotorua for a weekend and couldn't not visit Lime. The last time I was here was a few years ago and it's just as good as I remember. We had..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Only been here a couple times over the course of three days. Once was in the busy morning rush, and another in the afternoon when it was pouring..."

Violet

"Went here for breakfast when we were in Rotorua and was extremely impressed. The staff were friendly and the bacon and eggs i ordered with extra..."

Aaron Mitchell

"We had the bacon and eggs on toast with a side of lamb and mint sausages,and the mince and cheese pie with side salad from the cabinet. Both really..."

Briana

"Friendly staff, good location and often busy. Sometimes some good/interesting dishes on the specials (hanging on the wall new the to the kitchen..."

Phil NZ

"Came here today- for breakfast before work- staff were friendly fast service, coffee was good!!! Musli was present ares beautifully plus it tasted..."

Chloe-Mae

"One of the best Cafe's in town. The food selection was great. I had a cooked breakfast. Coffee was great. Only criticism was the staff. They weren't..."

Peter W

"Coffee is always good. Food is good most of the time, sometimes with strange ingredient combinations. Cabinet food doesn't look as appealing to me...."

Maika Henare

"We chose Lime for a recent family Sunday brunch. Thankfully we booked, as they were very busy. Our party of eleven (aged 2 years to 80 something..."

Celeste Bowden

"expensive food but quality. great location and excellent hosting. Highly..."

Kartick Trademe

"We had lunch here last week and it was superb! The staff were friendly and engaging and the food very tasty with beautiful presentation. The coffee..."

Kathryn Price

"I have been a Lime addict for almost 8 months now. They serve great tasting coffee. It is NEVER cold or burnt. The staff are very welcoming,..."

Julia

"My brother and I ate breakfast here twice in mid-March - the day before, and the day after, we had completed the Waikaremoana track. On both..."

P.E. Newman

"We visited when holidaying from Australia last week. We actually came back a second day and had the exact same breakfast because we loved it so much!..."

Rachel Edwards

"Nice little cafe near to Lake view. 5 mins walk from pullman hotel. A lot selection for breakfast and lunch. Good vibe with guests from local and..."

siewlan liow

"My husband and I had brunch on a Tuesday we order the big breakfast & Mince on toast with an egg. The BBF was amazing my husband said it was the best..."

A Thompson

"The coffee and food was great.Very friendly staff. lt was our first time here but we will visit..."

Faye _mous

"Very lovely meals, with fast and friendly..."

Debra Kay

"Had the pancake stack with berry compote, plum, maple syrup and mascapone. Decent serving of 5 pancakes, plum was a little too sweet for my liking..."

Julian Hiller

"Looked up this place and it had the best reviews, the reviews weren't wrong. The coffee was that good I had to go back for a second one. Coming from..."

Dave Cleary

"Great coffee, pastries, and delicious egg dishes make this place a real winner for breakfast or brunch. The people are delightful, and even though we..."

Carol Fox

"I don’t claim to be an expert but their seafood chowder is the best I’ve ever had - creamy, full of flavor and generous seafood portions! Forgot..."

Queen Dy Guani

"The pancakes were great. Coffee was really..."

Jason Lesser

"Really good big breakfast! The avocados with the smash were not fresh though. Overripe and refrigerated. But get the eggs and mushrooms and their..."

Letitia Harmon

"Awesome cafe, great location. Meals were great value, very reasonable portions which taste great. Coffee & Chai were delicious. All the staff we..."

Lisa Newman

"Best coffee we have had for a long time. Generous food servings. Nice location, quiet street. Clean as well. Will go back..."

Lesley Hema

"We went here for Sunday brunch on our way out of Rotorua, and it didn't disappoint! The food was delicious, the coffee was GREAT. Service was a..."

PJ

"How delightful to be welcomed by the smiling eyes of Danielle who took our order without fuss. The coffee was excellent in a mug as ordered and the..."

Larry Carne

"Great cafe. Cappuccino’s were perfect, good coffee for sure. The smashed avo was superb, really filling. The breakfast was big enough to share..."

Lee-Anne Glanville-Rothman

"Even though the closing time is over, we have received guests and provided delicious meals and thank you for your kind..."

JUN SI JUNG

"Very friendly staff and nice..."

He Xu

Wendy's Fish Shop

"An eclectic mix of Chinese food, burgers, fish and chips that just works. The old school sweet and sour pork was solid. The fish and chips were..."

Simon Turner

"Home from Australia for a few days, really looking forward to fish an chip meal. The chips were good, the fish fresh but the batter was soggy, ..."

Rosa Jane

"Yummy kai! Chips delicious and Chinese food theeee best. Kids really enjoyed the chicken..."

Karissa Tai

"Fish n chips were good, fast and friendly service. Well be back..."

Chynal Rangiawha

"You always get more bang for your $ when you're hungry they're the best instead of two you get four everytime..."

Nga “Nan” Ace

"Nice fish n chips. Fish tastes fresh. Able to feed the..."

TeUmuariki Anderson

"Ordered over the phone got there and the wait was less then 3 minutes . The best hot dogs in town with a generous scoop of chips . Greeted nicely by..."

Shai Lillian

"Don't go much but always love the food here. Yummo..."

Hamiora Ngaheu

"We ordered fish and chips, burgers and deep fried mars, was definitely worth the price. Fish was really fresh and chips were perfect would definitely..."

Britt Lc

"We’ve been back several times to Wendy’s for fish and chips..."

Patty Kennington

Lovely India Tandoori Restaurant

80/100 (1467 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tasty food and delivered quite fast. Courteous staff and very friendly place to eat. Like the taste of gravy and the garlic..."

Siddharth

"I love the food from this restaurant. Me and my partner always come here when we are in Rotorua.Lovely staff, really good Indian food, best naan..."

Jessicahelenapeixoto

"Great Indian food. Enjoyed a variety of breads- garlic, garlic cheese and lachcha with vegetarian curries. Was busy on a Saturday eve, awesome..."

Swati Loomba

"Thank you Lovely India for being our savior when we were literally thriving to get a good Indian meal. Located just opposite to eat street this place..."

Manisha Kataria

"Great Service and such delicious food! Best Butter Chicken I've ever had. Really reasonably priced too. Rotorua has many indian restaurants to choose..."

MonJaq

"Lunch service was great inspite of the staff shortageNotably the lady called Kaur at the counter who gave us an Unbeatable Service.Great..."

Vidyadhar Shalivahan

"very nyce nd frndly restaurant...nd very supportive as v wer no getting jain food nywer nd instead of too much crowd this hotel staff requestd..."

HEENA GOYAL

"Absolutely delicious!!! We loved everything about our dining experience at lovely india during our stay in Rotorua. We arrived very late (9:45pm)..."

Carli

"Staff were really friendly and attentive, food came out quite fast and was delicious and exactly what we ordered. Good for the price we paid. Happy..."

Amber Ball

"I must admit it is now one of my favorite Indian cuisine place in NZ I've been to so far. All ordered meals were absolutely great, especially my..."

Ivan

"Dined here on Chrismas day, very much loved it and, for sure will be back every time we are in Rotorua!!! Awesome Indian..."

Larik

"We got takeaways from here complete with a 25% discount from our hotel. We are seasoned curry eaters and Lovely India did not disappoint. The garlic..."

Nicola Reid

"They say they do the best butter chicken and well i would definately agree!Prawn Malabara yum! Garlic Naan Yum.Lovely & clean. Staff..."

Merryn

"best butter chicken i ever had,service was superb had a great..."

Phil Ryan

"No complaints here.Ordered takeaway with free delivery (they provide this service with all hotels in Rotorua)Delivery was exactly..."

Jason

"Went here for lunch, and had the $20 lunch special. I had lamb korma with the garlic Naan. It was very tasty and I was satisfied with the size. Good..."

Darryl Scowen

"On a weekend trip from auckland, Lovely India was a warm and delicious meal after exploring Rotorua. Really good price and big portions. The staff..."

Ellie B

"What can I say, excellent food, friendly staff, nice chill environment and not too pricey eaither. Went in for dinner as well as take out. Will be..."

Nelson McComb

"Best Indian food I've ever had. The service was incredible. I highly recommend the vindaloo lamb. I went with medium spice level and it was more..."

Corbin Tenney

"I went to last Monday in Rotorua for visit Super impressed by the quality of service and food here! Impeccable attention to detail, product..."

Amit Raj

"Excellent food and service. I left my wallet in the restaurant and went back to get it after the restaurant closing time. The very kind manager..."

Deb Keenan

"Lovely India Restaurant in Rotorua claim to have the best Butter Chicken in town and my kids and I thoroughly enjoyed ours. The kids menu was..."

Haydn Murdoch

"Best Indian food I ever had in NZ. We wanted to go back the next day to have some more. Also, super friendly..."

Eva McC

"Very Tasty and Authentic Indian Food. It's a Family Owned and run business by a very humble couple. Excellent customer service. I would strongly..."

Amit H Masher

"Great food and exceptional service. The waiter was great as he was always checking in on us and when even kept the jacket for us when we left it..."

Jesse

Mokoia Restaurant

crumbed fish and chips

Deconstructed Lemon Meringue

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Validated Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Struggling to understand some of the poor reviews here, seeing as you'd struggle to match or better the quality of food and service here. As someone..."

Girl On The Move

"We ordered the clam chowder to share and they were nice to divide the serve into two for us. Wow...the chowder was packed with flavour. The table of..."

Cyn

"What a great restaurant, Friendly efficient staff,great service. Our waitress suggested we have for a main any selection of three mains off the menu..."

Les Howard

"We have eaten here twice, both times the food was superb, the service was fantastic and we have recommended it to many of our friends, family, and to..."

Kellyrae Buchanan

"If you are looking for delicious food then this is the place. It's not a family restaurant but more of a fancy date night place. It's quite expensive..."

Jerf Rey

"It’s located near the ocean. So you could go outside and see the ocean from the restaurant. Surprisingly the food they serve very good. Not much..."

Elysa Thamrin

"I made a reservation here for a special occasion and dropped off a homemade cake to the restaurant a day early. They were fantastic, everything about..."

Rachael Marie

"Super delicious food. We had the seafood plate to share and it was surprisingly wondeful, from presentation to the taste (just a tad sweet, but..."

L Ln

"Staff are wonderful. Food was GREAT desert was incredible. Views were amazing and the grounds looked well looked after. Our room was perfect and..."

Katie Ball

"We had an awesome fine dining experience here. I asked waitstaff Christel what can she recommend to me as a main course and dessert and it was really..."

Mylene Bautista

"A small, boutique restaurant attached to a spa and hotel. The food and the service were exquisite. The fish and soup of the day were both delicious..."

Marta Nelson

"Food was delicious and service was excellent - attentive without being overbearing. My wife and I had the shared dining experience, which has two..."

Alexis Randell

"Great food, great service and excellent wines to match. We ordered the bread to start, two of the first flavours and one of the mains, followed by..."

Nathan Craig

"Had a great romantic meal here! Staff were very attentive. Food was nicely prepared and the presentation was fantastic. Worth the price. We will be..."

L. E

"Very hard to book as there are limited amounts of tables. The food took 45 minutes but luckily in compensation, we got a free bowl of French fries...."

Jet Yiu

"We chanced upon Waiora Spa and were so pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem. Fantastic accommodation, awesome staff and a divibe setting by the..."

Alison Franklin

Gengy's Rotorua

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great staff, Chefs on the ball, you choose your meats, vege, fruits, seafood, flavoured oils etc and the chefs hot plate cook it 5..."

Karen Read

"Eat all you can. Stomach was full, but heart was not. Great selection of food. Create your own recipe on the go. Must visit when in Rotorua...."

balaji raj

"Excellent food choice at a reasonable price. Food was constantly bring refilled so there was always extra choices. Will definitely eat here..."

Kirk Leech

"Was good as usual. Lots of choices. Did the early bird special. My meat, however, wasn't cooked how I would normally have it (beef) but overall it..."

M Camping

"Great food. Lots to choose how you do your dish. Went the seafood route, n very yummy..."

John Wilkinson

"Great Service had friend with us for her Birthday most enjoyable super selection of food recommend Seafood Chowder all..."

Ann Clausen

"Gengy’s is a good place to have a buffet in the holiday season. Staff are very friendly, foods are tasty. There are variety meats to choose, enough..."

Andi Guo

"It was a Great place to dine at, thee food options were awesome, free cold water, dessert was nice ice cream, pancakes, whipped cream, thee customers..."

Joseph George

"For our last week in Rotorua we selected the Gengy's Restaurant,we have no regrets cause the buffet was magnificent, excellent and we ate well,it was..."

Anuanua Anuanua

"Great food selection, option of soups and even ice creams as dessert with various toppings. The people who cooks are fast to attend to me when I go..."

Happy Lucky

"Rotorua ,Very nice selection of meat & Veges & I liked choosing my own food combos.. Very friendly staff. I loved the pancake & ice cream to..."

Rosina K

"Pretty cool experience creating dish from the uncooked selection of food and then watching it being cooked on a big grill right in front of you. Good..."

Nytasha Nicholson

"It is so cool that the chef cook right in front of you! And the price is reasonable consider the variety of food..."

LAU Ho-kwan

"Best place. Unlimited food. Unlimited water. If you don't like it, it's probably your own fault as you choose what's in your food and how it's..."

FALLEN NZM

"Our family enjoyed our dine in experience. Although not much to choose from on the deserts table, the delicious pancakes make up for it. Was good to..."

Jules Grace

"First time there, didn't really know what to do but thankfully went with others. Grab a bowl and fill with what you need/want and then put it on the..."

Lana Tawa

Wholly Smoked

79/100 (2612 ratings)

"I have always wanted to try Beef Wellington, and got to try it at Wholly Smoked. I was not disappointed, the meat was nice and tender and juicy. I..."

Darryl Scowen

"Group of 5 adults. Ordered a sharing platter which easily fed 4 of us and pork belly for the other. Meat and seafood were delicious - not enough..."

Billie Ratu

"Really good meal, food came out a bit late as they thought we had already eaten and then asked us if we wanted dessert, and the pork ribs were a bit..."

Adam Beuth

"The restaurant offers a good selection of food. The staff are friendly and cheerful. Food was fantastic. The serving size is big and very tastfeul..."

Ferdinand Go

"Upside: The food is really good. I had the brisket, and it tasted fantastic. Simple with slaw and fries. And not covered in sauce. Came out in good..."

Darren Mordecai

"Visiting from Canada. Came in for a quick bite to eat before we headed to the Zorb. Small and clean space. Very clean bathroom bathroom which is a..."

Denny Hui

"TLDR - Pro: Large portions, great plating, fast service, smells great from outside, pricing is reasonable. Con: Not enough staff on to serve as..."

Karl Gandela

"Lovely find for an unpretentious dinner with the family. Fresh produce, great cooking, good portions, reasonably priced. The tomahawk steak was done..."

Lobak

"Had the Beef Ribs & the Lamb Ribs. Excellent meals.Both tender and falling off the bone. Choice of mash, wedges or fries. Lamb had a glazed, crunchy..."

Devils Advocate (Chiwi)

"Welcomed at restaurant entrance. Served by excellent staff both bar and front of house. Our meals were, scallop salad (delicious entree) mains were..."

G C Jenkins

Hennessy's Irish Bar

79/100 (1490 ratings)

Fish and Chips and Salad

Fruit Salad with Waffle Sundae

Lamb Shank

Beed & Guinness Casserole

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Wheelchair Accessible

"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...."

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