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) and Mojito(1/5). Lamb rump was a bit disappointing tho which was not the normal lamb rump we always have. This one tasted like bbq lamb with tons of cumins. Beef rendang was nice and very tender. Fried Haloumi was legit, highly recommend it.
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 sharing so between the two of us we ordered two small plates and one large plate, if we didn't go to the pub for a snack and drink before we would have definitely ordered another plate. We have never ordered anything vegan but I must say this place really catered vegetarian and vegan so well! We ordered the pulled jackfruit and it is really well presented and taste amazingmy favourite dish of the night!!!
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 small plates are always delicious. A little on the pricier side, but the food and service make up for it.
We weren’t disappointed sharing spiced rubbed lamb rump steak, marinated chargrilled chicken. The menu catered for a wide variety. Friendly service and we didn’t have to wait long for food to arrive. It was a cold night but the outdoor gas heaters and throws made for a snug atmosphere. Not too noisey. Will come here when in town again
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 out at once.
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 a must try! The chargrilled chicken and roti pulled pork were also our favourites. We licked the plates clean. The staff were very friendly and the pleasant experiences were complemented well with the warm vibe. Highly recommended restaurant. A highlight in our NZ trip.
Taste: 5
Aesthetics: 5
Service: 5
Ambience: 4.5
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 roast green veges, fried cauliflower, and portobello hazelnut dishes, and every one was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. The staff were very friendly and helpful, great atmosphere, not too loud, and reasonably priced.
We also ordered some house made non-alcoholic cocktails that were amazing. We can't recommend this place enough for vegans. A real highlight of our trip.
Hands down the best meal we have had during our NZ travels!
Seperate Vegan menu has an abundance of tasty dishes all presented beautifully and each tasting fabulous. Kudos to the chef for creating such a great menu and for integrating so many veg and vegan options - will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family.
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 was excellent!
Endless aftertaste meal we had in Rotorua. Enjoyed every dishes recommended by a friendly helpful staff. Amazing Pork Belly is highly recommended.
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 of dishes and they were all great. The dumplings and dessert were our stand outs and it's a must try.
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 need meat to make it. Not to say the pork belly and beef short rib weren’t also excellent… the best food I’ve ever had in Rotorua.
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 again.
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. Really enjoyed the vegan dumplings and the Vegan Thali!
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 can be made safe for coeliacs. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and told us straight away that although the fried chicken is gluten free, there is a risk of cross contamination due to the frier, so it's not safe for coeliacs. The staff made us feel super comfortable and the food was great. Highly recommend if you're coeliac
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 attending us, they were incredibly attentive. The food was tasty and high quality, but could come in smaller portions which were a little cheaper to aid the sharing aspect. The food itself was very very tasty, we had the fried halloumi, the prawns, the fried fish of the day and the lamb rump! All were very very tasty and we thoroughly enjoyed them! Overall a good experience and we are glad we visited.
3.9 | food was rather variable. Some dishes were delicious like the broccolini while others like the pot stickers were rather bland. Service was great and very friendly. Atmosphere is fun as it's one a street with lots of other restaurants and 'action' around it.
Absolutely loved dining at Atticus Finch. Glad we booked - it's super popular. Excellent service, delicious food, great atmosphere. Would highly recommend this place. If we weren't leaving Rotorua today I'd book again!
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 inside or on their patio, I'd always choose their patio. They have blankets and heat lamps for you in the cooler months.
The servers were very attentive and always checked if we needed more drinks, food or water.
When it came to food, I was decently happy with my dish (got the Indian plate), but for the cost, I wish there was more. When I mentioned I was gluten free, and if they could substitute bread, they wouldn't allow it, nor would they alter the price. While the main dish was tasty, the side yogurt it had come with started to taste spoiled.
Overall, I'd still go back and try this place. My only hope was that they were more flexible with substitutions, and was hoping the yogurt tasted better!
This is some of the most delicious and creative dining you will get to experience anywhere! They use fresh local ingredients in amazing combinations. The small plate concept is great for sharing, or not if there’s something you want all to yourself! The atmosphere is super casual, which is a bit misleading as this food could be served in the finest restaurants anywhere! And the service was friendly and efficient! There are plenty of vegetarian options, and the Indian tastes are a treat as well. Highly recommend!
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