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El Mexicano Zapata Express
99/100 (629 ratings)
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"We loved stopping at El Mexicano zapata, it happened to be salsa night and the atmosphere was great! It’s a family owned business, the team were..."
Khyati Patel
"Wow! Wow! Wow! Superb experience all around. Warm welcome by the owner. Amazing food. The Best enchilada I ever sunk my teeth into. Sangria better..."
Anita Blom
"Good atmosphere, great services, excellent food. The nachos was surprisingly packed with flavours, the tacos was fresh and tasty, the quesadilla is..."
Jerry Wong
"We went to El Mexicano for Sunday lunch and it was wonderful! We haven’t had authentic Mexican since arriving in New Zealand and they are..."
Bill Lystlund
"Great Mexican food. Ceviche was delicious even though I’m not usually a fan of raw fish. Chicken wings were great with the chargrilled flavour and..."
Peggy Hung
"El Mexicano is a very good restaurant! The boss and all his staff are perfect because of their amazing service, greetings, ordering and menu..."
C Zhang
"I was told this place has generous portion sizes and they really do. Just the fried bread and quesadillas was almost too much food for two very..."
Joa
"Amazing food and great service. Anything on the menu is really delicious, the flavours are the best Mexican flavours I’ve tried and I live in..."
Sokly Sim
"The best Mexican food I have had here in NZ! We shared most of the tapas and everything was delicious! Great customer service and amazing atmosphere..."
Sakon Bandasak
"What a lovely spot giving the chance to step into another world. The moment you open the door it just feels like you're in the right place for some..."
Noel Munford
And Rice Japanese Kitchen
97/100 (264 ratings)
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"Friendly, patience, talkative and accommodating owner operator. The food are flavourful, and balanced. The cook their hot food with passion and love,..."
Alex Tjahjana
"Really inexpensive and delicious japanese meals made fast. This is a great spot for a quick lunch or to grab some food to go. Had the ramen and bento..."
Hung Thai
"Foods are good, not too bad. Some foods are quite salty but totally good to try..."
reiNG
"Lovely food and staff. The place is very cozy and warm, lots of variety and the noodles are amazing. Tables could be cleaner but I understand that..."
Jakol Zhang
"The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Our 3 children agree they should move &Rice to Wellington.... we will definitely be coming back..."
Libby Dearnley
"Absolutely loved the food here! Tantanmen ramen was nice and spicy and the takoyaki fulfiled my cravings. Would definitely come..."
Ash Winter
"Very small place, it is bit narrow when we 4 adults with 2 kids come in at lunch time. We ordered Ramen noodles, tasty but not many noodle, we had to..."
L Francis
"Lunch menu and ramen were fantastic! Fresh, enough to get full, ramen had very reach..."
Michał
"Beef curry, udon and ramen are flavorful, especially tempura is amazing crispy. Thanks..."
Lucky G (Squeeze_in_nz)
"Food was amazing!! We thought we had ordered miso soups also but they gave em to us on the house anyway!..."
Marty Rudolph Blase
"Got the bento box lunch deal. For only $12 we got this huge meal, absolutely delicious and filling: Rice, teriyaki chicken, 3 types of salad, 4 sides..."
Charlotte Tricoire
"Excellent family owned store offering 5 types of ramen, fried dishes and sashimi/sushi. Quality is great and excellent value for money. Highly..."
Nick Gu
"Tasty..."
Grace Villamor
"I had very good vegan ramen, and I highly recommend it. Other vegan options are also looking good..."
momo
"The mochi are hand made. They are very flavorful, get them! Otherwise, I was disappointed in the rice dishes actually. I liked more the vegetable..."
Nicolas Ehrhardt (Nic)
"Delicious food. Best Japanese owned restaurant in Rotorua. Highly..."
Christian Ramos
"Was originally planning to have pizza for lunch but luckily the place was closed because & Rice is a real gem. Really good Japanese food at very..."
D Yong
"Good price, very big portions and very yummy. Sadly I don't live in Rotorua otherwise I'll come..."
Desmond Chia
The Factory Smokehouse & Grill
96/100 (2946 ratings)
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"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
Interval Eatery
95/100 (374 ratings)
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"Stopped for lunch before my drive home. I wanted something with fresh salad. I had the hawker role filled with grilled chicken and coleslaw topped..."
Rebecca KEENAN
"Posting this on the here and now, which is not usually the norm for me. If you are in Rotorua and wanting a breakfast or lunch. INTERVAL is your..."
Tessa Curmi
"Came for breakfast first time. In Rotorua, so had breakfast ,it was delicious n the coffee was hot n very nice would definitely recommend a..."
Roger Stenton
"Compliments to the chef, for the service, and ambience. Definitely recommend the Eggs Benedict with grilled halomi, washed down with peppermint tea...."
Melodie H
"Called in for breakfast... Absolutely blown away by the quality and variety of the food alongside the fabulous service from Amanda. Thank you for a..."
Fe Rangi-Isaako
"Stumbled across Interval Eatery while staying up the road at the Quest, how lucky we were! Absolutely stunning food, fantastic coffee and lovely..."
Mathew Martin
"Really great coffee meals...exceptional..."
Martin Parata
"What a wonderful find for our weekly catch-ups. Good service, easy to find and park. Lovely food, cooked and presented well. It was piping hot which..."
lynette ambler
"We've had lunch there a couple of times and the food and atmosphere is great. Love the unique ice coffee, and you won't beat the ginger crunch so..."
Sandra Tonkin
"Good food nice staff. Stop here when we come through from Taupo bloody good spot to stop for a good feed and good..."
Tai Taupo
Patrick’s Boutique Bakery
95/100 (380 ratings)
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"We went there because of the good reviews and were absolutely not disappointed!!!! Soooo delicious! We had a breakfast croissant and because the..."
Dixie S
"Best Croissant, Pain au Chocolat and Sourdough bread I ever ate! Keep up the great work! If we will ever come back to Rotorua we will definitely come..."
Sascha Dannhöfer
"Great tasting Mince n Cheese Pies, good value for $6. My only gripe is your customer service. A smile goes a long way team! 4/5 because the..."
Tony Moore
"This quaint little bakery was super friendly, beautifully made pastries. Definitely worth a visit Look forward to travelling there again in the..."
Lucas Griffin
"Amazing little bakery!!! A lot to choose from and what we had tasted delicious! Definetly worth a..."
Sebastian Eika
"Bought a carrot and walnut cake for a special occasion. Absolutely beautiful! Would highly..."
Kim McGrath
"Best pies in my opinion and I've tried nearly every bakery in Rotorua yummy pastries to well done team this is my new go to..."
Cruize
"this place was amazing from when i first walked in everyone was really friendly and the food was beautiful to match the energy of the place will..."
Jesse White105
"Delicious pastry and filling. Best pie I've ever had in my life..."
Katherine Sivoravong
"Omg I can’t understand what people are complaining about. I came down from Auckland yesterday to visit family and wanted to take afternoon tea. I..."
Thea F
"A gem. Do yourself a favor. Skip breakfast at Novotel or Ibis and take 10 min walk here for an outstanding ham and cheese croissant or other..."
Chris Plantier
"Small, no frills bakery. We got the pain au chocolate and almond croissant, it was delicious! They had fresh baked goods coming out and the spinach..."
Karen Ng
"The best Croissant and cake I’ve had in a long time...."
Sue Friess
"Wow!!! Amazing, light, delicious croissants. Friendly and kind service. I definitely recommend this top quality and non-discriminating place..."
Chantelle Nunez
"We had a very delicious pie and cake..."
christine kanara
"The delicate Mille Feuille is the best and the Mocha coffee is fantastic best In..."
Sandy Thelning
"Popped in after having driven over from Cambridge, food and service was..."
Chris Wood
"Amazing selection of pastries and savoury foods. Great coffee. Highly recommend a visit. Very friendly staff..."
Orla Plaice
Avc - Arts Village Cafe
95/100 (416 ratings)
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"Great choice to come here. Breakfast was outstanding. Eggs Benedict and waffles, exactly as expected. Very friendly service! We had a nice big table..."
Hennie van der Watt
"Very nice food and coffee it’s just take a little while to get specially the coffee. Very nice..."
Karla Medawar
"Great brunch and coffee. Service was amazing and loved the sunny deck out the back overlooking a big patch of grass. Great for kids to run..."
Tiffany Watts
"Enjoyed good food and good coffee while surrounded by art. 🙂 One painting caught my eye, hanging on the wall near our table. It was off a woman..."
Aileen Santos
"The most beautiful brunch! I ordered the porridge and it was utterly delicious, beautifully presented, and far FAR better than any traditional..."
T Scadden
"Lovely cafe that has the arts village shop next to it. Love the alfresco area where it is n open field and leads to the park. Food is tasty too...."
Trotting Horse
"Quaint and artsy little cafe near the geothermal park, adjoining the arts museum. Fantastic black coffee and a great cabinet selection. We went a few..."
Trentyz
"A great spot for breakfast/lunch or coffee. Really friendly staff and very tasty food. From indulging pastries to Healy choices, even Leto. Plenty of..."
Beccy Adler
"Friendly staff. Good food and coffee. You get a nice little caramel with your coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating. It's not visible from the road...."
Julia D
"Fantastic coffee and experience and best of all next to none exceptional hospitality! I cannot thank you enough! Lovely art gallery! Highly..."
John Lee
"best coffee i ever tasted, was presented on the 13th day of March 2022. On this day around lunch time, I free wheeled my analogue push boycycle ride..."
Fats White
"Highly recommend. Wonderful service. Beautiful, retro kiwi decor. Delicious homemade tasting food! Kids loved the pancakes. I loved the keto bene...."
Kristy Brooks
"Cute cafe with a neat shop of locally made goods. Good coffee and the passion fruit, white chocolate muffin was delicious and..."
Peggy Hung
"Lovely shop, great art. Definitely stop..."
Courtney Jones
"Cool place to visit when in Rotorua. Art for sale, artists at work, lots of info to take away and a small cafe with really nice coffee next to an art..."
Jenny Traveller
"Very good coffee I had bacon and eggs, all came to my table promptly. I rate the breakfast at 9/10. 10/10 if my tomatoe was cooked longer and butter..."
David Adams
"Food was good. Service friendly. I had the smashed avo but the avo was watery and bitter but not their fault. The rest of the meal was..."
Jenni Watkins
"Nice cafe in Rotorua center City. If you lovecoffee, arts, hand made things or crafts, this cafe will delight you, you can get them all. Friendly..."
Phuc Huynh
Art Cafe
93/100 (157 ratings)
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"Some of the best breakfast food that we’ve had! The prices are fair and the portions are huge. Everything that we’ve tried is absolutely..."
Veronica Cockrell
"Classic diner serving your all day brekkie, sammies, burgers, a few pasta dishes, and then the seemingly out of place Malaysian additions. Feels like..."
Geoff Wilson
"Neat little cafe in Rotorua. All day breakfast goes down a treat with the well made coffee. Seems easy enough to find a park outside. Cabinet food is..."
Trey Saunders
"Lovely little cafe. The staff/owners are really nice. Make you feel incredibly welcome. Good hearty..."
Nico Doodeman
"When you are in Rotorua, do drop by at Art Cafe! A very chiled and relaxed cafe with a homy vibes. Food is delicious and chocoloate drink..."
Marie-Antoniette Balungcas
"Quick and friendly service. Food was homely and very reasonably..."
Fam Vid
"Lovely hidden gem, has lots of breakfast all day specials, but we went to the Malaysian/Singaporean dishes and curries which were fantastic and very..."
Bryony Spoerry
"Great little Cafe next a backpackers hostel. Handy to CPD, Information Centre and Government Gardens. Basic old world type food. Really good value...."
Alexander Duthie
"Art not so much but friendly homely service and food..."
Bruce Hill
"A very pleasant experience, outstanding service and decent food for the price. This is exactly what you want if you want a cafe that's not too..."
David Coddé
"I love the Nasi Lemak the owner makes. She is a passionate chef and she loves to share her cooking insights with her guests. The owner madeit..."
Lara Meyer
"We found this place just by chance, had a breakfast and it was awesome. The lady who served us was amazingly kind. The food was so tasty - omelette..."
Mert Karakaplan
"Art cafe is an institution not to be reckoned with. Lovely laid back chilled atmosphere. Great reasonably priced breakfast meals and strategically..."
Eric Chia
"Best cafe in town. Lots of option to choose, friendly staff and best coffee i ever had. ❤, definitely recommend to all of my friends and will be..."
ricky sherchan
"Good service, friendly staff, never have to wait long for a meal. Simple cafe without frills. Meals are good value for the price and tasty too. Good..."
Orini Grootjans-puru
"What a fantastic cafe to start a day at! Big size meals, everything cooked to perfection, excellent service! And we are very fussy! Thank you so..."
Victoria Cree
"Great value Backpacker Breakfast special, $17 with tea/coffee included. Our Poached eggs were..."
Michael Ho
"Jo and Bob the owners and their great staff are AWESOME.....the delivery of food is super dooper quick and lovely presented. I always recommend this..."
Marcelle Morrison
Trail Kitchen Licensed Cafe
93/100 (145 ratings)
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"Had a very friendly welcome from the woman behind the counter this morning! Enjoyed the very clean space in this cafe, as well as excellent coffee..."
Lorna Harwood
"Fist time today at the recently opened Trail Kitchen at the Waipa Mill Car Park at the Redwoods. Initially, I was a bit concerned when arriving after..."
Stephen Burton
"Cafe with hot meal options such as hot chips etc. Good service, very busy. Great coffee. Can get fast food options from the cabinet if you're in a..."
Carey Senior
"I love it here! The smashed avo is my all time favorite. I'm from Taranaki and I look forward to a meal at the Trail Kitchen every time I visit..."
Jenna Rowe
"The Eggs Benedict was absolutely amazing!!! Very well presented..."
H8RD Society
"Excellent service, good value food, lovely spot in general. 10/10 will be coming here..."
Max O'Connor
"Amazing staff and service, great food and drink, and a beautiful view. Couldn't ask for anymore than..."
Alysha Richards
"Lamb salad was incredible & the staff were helpful & accommodating. Highly recommend this spot for..."
Cooper Thomas
"Kia ora, great food and friendly..."
kryptonitemikke muss
"Nice food small portions for the price 38, 36, 11 for kids..."
Sone
Vi's Teahouse
93/100 (7134 ratings)
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"Our experience started with a cultural experience that gave me goosebumps. The Māori performers are talented, energetic and passionate. Then we did..."
Shannon Hoeg
"We went around with a guide which adds value to the experience. There are opportunities to see, hear, smell and feel the thermal park. You can feel..."
Mark
"Did the Te Po experience which includes a geyser tour, buffet dinner and Maori cultural experience. The geyser walk is nice, guide was funny and the..."
Evashan Thavar
"The guided tour started with seeing Maori students learning to carve wood, stone and bone. Also, we saw examples of weaving before going to the kiwi..."
p b
"Excellent buffet dinner with MANY gluten free items and absolutely everything is labeled. The show after was a real treat and we enjoyed learning..."
Joshua Rothman
"Loved it. It was such a good experience. This is a must visit for New Zealand. Interesting to learn about Mauri culture. The guides were very good...."
Kishan Patel
"This is a total must do in Rotorua or even as a day trip from Auckland. There’s so much history and nature to explore here and it was definitely..."
Jessica A
"Had a great time here . The reception staff were very helpful in explaining what you get for the cost. Had a great walking tour around the..."
angelo zoras
"Truly impressive site- you will be able to experience local Māori culture, see their crafts, as well as enjoy the natural wonder- thermal mud pools..."
darius savolskis
"I did the guided tour, booked the Haka and lunch at the restaurant. What a fabulous experience! I enjoyed and loved everything about Te Puia. Our..."
Andrea Taspinarli
"A must-do when visiting New Zealand. My third time at Te Puia and I’ll still come back for a fourth visit. A 70ha geothermal valley, Māori Arts..."
James Weston
"Great tour! Saw the kiwi birds, learned about Māori culture, and saw the mud pools and geysers! Loved hearing from the students at the Arts and..."
Julie Benton
"Booked a night walk with Te Puia to see the largest geyser of New Zealand. The crew were so good and entertaining! Started with the boiling pool to..."
Dharun Arasu
"Excellent buffet dinner with MANY gluten free items and absolutely everything is labeled. I wouldn’t normally eat Oysters on the half shell at a..."
Charlotte Whitmore
"Visit to Te Puia is a unique blend of seeing natural wonders (geysers, bubbling mud pools), understanding Māori culture and the historical..."
Sylv N
"We did the day guided Tour. Great experience and our guide was very knowledgeable. I bought the tickets online which was easy process. The Pohutu..."
ATGC
"Did the Te Rā guided experience and it was amazing! Powerful geysers, excellent guide, beautiful views, and you get to see wee kiwis as a bonus in a..."
Zeyad Tuffaha
Teal Kitchen
93/100 (188 ratings)
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"Lily Joy and Omar are both wonderful hosts who care for the city of Rotorua and the food they serve. Arabic particularly Middle Eastern food that you..."
Karl Pearce
"Good food and very nice service~~~ we had a big breakfast and a boysenberry tart. The bacon is done just nice, not overcook and with a crispy..."
Henry Look
"Much cheaper than valentines, with better food. Hospitality was 1st class. They don't have a huge selection, but every dish is delicious. The chicken..."
BuurgerFish Infinite
"Had my sons 5th birthday here and they were amazing!!! Great food, the workers had made the place look amazing and constantly checking in to make..."
Ask
"Never had a better meal from an all-you-can-eat buffet! Staff were super friendly and eager to assist, the restaurant was beautiful, well-presented,..."
Jason Diprose
"Excellent customer service! The owners and staff are very friendly. And most of all, the food's very delicious. Teal Kitchen also has a kids area..."
Wiezell Ho
"Amazing place! Lovely food and coffee! Owners are very helpful and happy to chat with you which adds a real personal..."
Lostinei
"Teal Kitchen combines a relaxed dining environment with simply delicious cuisine a a reasonable price and attentive hospitality. Every dish was very..."
Carla Garcia
"beautiful fresh food. well priced. offered additional soup dish as a free appetizer. very kind and passionate..."
Linda Peacock
"A new cafe in town, centrally placed. The food was excellent, great choices available and the cheapest coffee around for a big cup...."
Annette K
"awesome Kai. cheap as 14.50 full corse meal, very friendly and waited on us like royalty..."
Leeanne Fleming
"Amazing food and friendly staff who go out of their way to make sure you have the best..."
Lee Hope-Wilson
"Thank you for the beautiful lunch and l will be back there again and owner that put a beautiful spread on for my granddaughter Kiana 21st thank you..."
Davis Christina
"Greatly enjoyed the yummy buffet. Very accomodating service by the..."
Jowne DE LA RAMA
"Excellent Service. Yummy Coffee. Definite..."
Wudz Nga
"Delicious pancakes and coffee. And the most friendly and welcoming..."
Helen Marson
"Great service , lovely food. Wicked..."
Pete Ormond
"HAVE YOU SEEN THE CRAZY MILKSHAKE😱😍 BEST DESERT IN THE CITY! And pretty unique..."
Ali Al-omari
"Great salads..delicious meal exceptional..."
Trish Pike
Matai Restaurant
92/100 (122 ratings)
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Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
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Family style
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Wheelchair Accessible
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"Wow, this place just really deserves much more love and attention to be honest. If you’re travelling to Rotorua, Matai is one of the most..."
Rosie When
"Wow ! Rotorua's best kept secret ! I just cannot rave enough about the food that chef Ryan and his team made for us . Presentation and flavors are..."
micheal white
"Outstanding food ,presentation & service . We would highly recommend this beautiful restaurant for a quality meal in Rotorua. Absolutely outstanding..."
Arna Elizabeth Hagaman
"It was the most delicious meal and I say one of the best we have ever had in NZ and Australia. I had Ryan’s dukkah crusted lamb blackstrap with an..."
Suzanne Neve
"Great restaurant with an amazing menu and amazing service! Truly lovely experience! Food is delicious and the presentation of food on the plate is..."
Sergey
"Great food. Really professional service. Will return. And recommend others to..."
Bruce Thomason
"Dining at Matai is an experience for your taste buds and your eyeballs. Thank you to the Matai team for an amazing birthday..."
Julie Henson
"Food: outstanding and reasonably priced. Service: professional, personable and timely. It was inspiring to meet Ryan who was brilliant at his job..."
Luke Coughlan
"A+++ Experience top to bottom. Sevice - A+++ Ambience - A+++ Food - A+++++ By far the best dining experience I've had to date and was able to treat..."
Murphy Wiperi
"Had a memorable meal at Matai restaurant last night. Delicious flavour combinations, immaculate presentation and service. Not sure we would describe..."
Neil Hefford
Ciabatta Cafe And Bakery
92/100 (3835 ratings)
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"Fantastic eatery which has grown immensely over the years. Lots of healthy options to choose from along with those tasty treats for the sweet tooth...."
Josh Te Kowhai
"Super taste! We had order Brekkie(Parmesan bread, bacon and egg sandwich), croissant, and something like bread filled custard cream. That are just so..."
Chayanit Williams-Jordan
"Mum Letitia Hedinger and I visited from Cate Town, South Africa for coffee and a chat with family and friends. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere...."
Eugenie Visser
"Great food and coffee. Excellent staff. Highly recommend a visit if in..."
David Thurlow
"I love love love love their go nuts!!!!!! Just totally the absolute best! I always get it when i go there. The pastry is soft, flaky and..."
Trecia Mae Vicher
"Very friendly place where the staff makes you feel at home and very welcome, remembers you and above all serves delicious food, cakes and..."
Lise Matchitt
"2nd visit there.One year apart. Food the best Staff so friendly and nice. If you are ever visiting Rotorua or even just passing through do yourself a..."
Verena Roberts
"Delicious. We had the brekkie and lambie and a chocolate gonut and 2 cappuccinos and wow so so good. Amazing coffees and that gonut Wow!! Thank..."
Jess Smith
"MUST VISIT! So amazed by the quality of food here. Found this little gem on zomato and tripadvisor and was so glad that we found this spot on our..."
Andrew Wong
"Loved my experience at Ciabatta Café, would recommend to everyone, yummy paleo options and a beautiful..."
Saandra Phillips
"Enviro-friendly and awesome food. Definately will be back when next visit to..."
Minhee Alice Kang
"Found by accident and so glad I did. Bought a ciabatta for dinner & it smelled so good in the car I'm having some now, the best I've ever had. Will..."
Lisa Grindrod
"Passionate about what they do!! Just the best food, coffee and atmosphere... They encourage MountainBikers to visit too... A must do, if you..."
Marty Sherlock
"Great place, food excellent, staff friendly. Highly recommended..."
Isla Oconnor
"This place is amazing and wonderful! lovely service and really nice bread. We ordered a sandwich and a longdog. The sandwich was amazing (sorry I..."
Chloeliliny
"Why is this place 3.5 on Zomato when all the reviews are 5's with the odd 4!!OK - so if you are looking for Eggs Benny then don't come..."
Food And People
"MUST VISIT! So amazed by the quality of food here. Found this little gem on zomato and tripadvisor and was so glad that we found this spot on our..."
Andrew Wong
"Sensational sandwiches and pastriesWe arrived at closing time (1:30 pm) on a Saturday afternoon and were so relieved that Alex and his team..."
Suzie Lee
"This place is delicious! Great coffee, breakfast sandwiches and the donut with filling is a must try! Everything is baked fresh daily! Just off the..."
Sheyda Faridnka
"This was my first visit to the bakery. We had a delicious pizza, pastries and cronuts to take away - all great value. The lady who served us was..."
Dough Nut
"Life without bread?! Unimaginable. And yet but for Ciabatta Cafe and Bakery, you might not find any worthy in the tourist town of Rotorua. So make..."
Matthew K
"Very cosy nice cafe, trip start from here. Like this cookie and coffee gonuts. Will definitely come back for these. Good morning cafe for every one...."
Elena WANG
"SO amazing. Best vegetarian sandwich yet and the desserts are marvellous. Highly, highly recommend! The bread is amazing the place os surprisingly..."
Pippa
"Thank god for Zomato...  The first cafe we went to was closed, then on the way into town, Zomato said turn left for a cafe called Ciabatta. Thought..."
Frank
"Absolutely delicious! Salmon and chicken Ciabatta are well made. Make me want to come back here every morning. Well hidden on white street, Rotorua!..."
Moke Xu
"Ciabatta is probably the best cafe in Rotorua! Amazing pastry and good coffee. Ordered a second portion of blueberry tart as it was so delicious. The..."
Dmitry Konovalov
"Very surprise to see very little review about this gem of Rotorua. Not easily located. Fantastic pastry and sandwich. The staffs are extremely..."
Ronald Tan
"It was a bit of a mission to find that place but it was worth it. The food was much better than what I had anticipated. The go nuts were simply..."
Benedict Uy
"A quality cafe. We got the berry custard crumble pie, almond croissant, and the vege/vegan ciabatta. While the food was satisfactory, the croissant..."
Zac Wille
"Best in town! Quality products, very nice atmosphere and happy people runs the place!!!! The breaking and the Reuben are fantastic, the Pretzel is..."
Humberto De
"Most amazing little cafe, the neighbourhood and front is deceiving. Wait till you walk inside, the decor is fantasy land plus rustic. Very spacious..."
nannan zhao
"I had Brekkie and my friend got Lammie yesterday. Both were great! The bread was soft and spongy — tasted great with egg and bacon inside. I..."
WJCC HJ
"What a way to kick-start a day with awesome breakfast here! Interesting atmosphere. Very friendly cafe. Tried their smoky, filled with plenty of..."
Clament Wong
"Must stop location in Rotorua. Lovely big cafe dining area. Everything is freshly made, just go and try it, you won't be..."
Lynn Amelynn
"Wow what an awesome cafe! The photos don’t do this place justice. We got the brekkie and the smokie (salmon) sandwiches for breakfast. These have..."
Jess Mackie
"Highly recommended when in Rotorua! It's located in an industrial area, but don't let that fool you. There are plenty of seating areas inside to the..."
William Lin
"Wow!!! Coffee was phenomenal at this place. Absolutely loved the cronuts we tried and the cake. Will be going back again to try the hot chocolate..."
Qasim Zia
"Amazing sandwiches, great coffee, great atmosphere. A great cafe hidden within an industrial area. Highly..."
Brendon Tyree
"Amazing coffee, lovely staff. I especially loved the seating and how the..."
DeArna Branson (Lady Bruised & Tattooed)
"Amazing cafe! So glad we found it! I had to stop halfway through eating to write this review because it is just that..."
MrTbonewilson
"Wow wow wow. If I could give more stars I would that was incredible. We had a brekkie and a hammie and a ham pretzel, and it was like a flavour bomb..."
Kerry Houghton
"What a great cafe! It’s a bit out of town but worth driving over to taste. They have a lot of pretzel based foods and a lot of baked goods and..."
Tan Wang
"The quality of bread is fantastic. The 2 bakers, one is from Japan and the other from Europe, show their artisan level of baking which is unmissable...."
Ken Wong
"Everything's great! ambiance, food, coffee,service,staff. First time to try banoffee coffee and it did not disappoint. Affordable.Big servings. Nice..."
Den Agpaoa
"Had chookie sandwich, really tasty, fresh bread and amazing..."
Jskrn Singh
"The place is very cozy! The food is good and very affordable! Will definitely go..."
Crista Nacar
"The soup was so good, I had to get another one to take home. The sandwiches are beyond delicious, fluffy bread and incredible textures. You gotta try..."
Jake Barber
Stratosfare Rotorua
92/100 (4280 ratings)
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"This was so much fun!! Highly recommend doing the luge and gondola. We purchased a package that included the buffet lunch. The staff were very..."
Kalin Fohn
"Fantastic experience! Great views of Rotorua and surrounding area. The restaurant was very accommodating of food allergies and there was more than..."
Phillip
"We had tons of fun here! Did several trips in the luge and loved it each time, the tracks have nice variety and a couple little spots to pull off and..."
Andrew Satterfield
"Visited for gondola and luge. Both great. Didn't love the chairlift, but that's personal preference. A well run operation. Great for adults and..."
Alistair Drake
"The luge was a lot of fun but the rest of the experience was kind of lacking. The helmets smelled disgusting and the wait times were a bit long..."
West Bielstein
"📍Skyline Rotorua This is one of the popular attractions in Rotorua, offering a wide selection of combo tickets. We chose the gondola + five luge..."
彭笙瑞
"Amazing location for a great buffet style restaurant ( definitely way above your average style buffet). The staff were very friendly and attentive,..."
peter lum wan
"Our first time @ Skyline Rotorua, and we loved it! The views going up on the gondola were so pretty and the luge rides were so fun. We’ll def be..."
LOZZ
"Skyline in Rotorua Night Rides is sure an amazing experience. The view from the Chair Lifts back to the top is amazing. They have 5-6 Tracks that..."
Maria & Rickal Pakuria
"Nice place to have a pananomic view of Rotorua. And the luge is fun, but one time is enough. We bought 5 turns which seem too much, unless there's..."
EL Su
Fresh Noodles
91/100 (1433 ratings)
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"We stopped by for a late lunch after being informed of this place by our rafting guides. We were on the verge of closing time so we called up and..."
Benedict Uy
"Food was beautiful , fresh and clean ! Up and coming small business defiantly worth a try !!! Relaxed atmosphere with great service..."
Cheyenne Brown
"Great food. The tomato paste is delicious. The Roti has been well cooked and it’s so crispy!Service is great, the owner is so polite and..."
Shu Zhang
"We came here as a table of nine which is quite a large group. However, service was still efficient and the food came out at a decent pace. We loved..."
Aimee.
"Excellent food and service. I loved beef noodle, had been the restaurant twice in 2 days. The only downside is , you have to climb 2 deep stairs to..."
Fangtao Meng
"The food and service are excellent! A must-visit-shop when you are looking for a cosy ambience and nice food (Caution: Serve with 100% love) in..."
Chye Hong
"The staff are so lovely, the food is amazing and tastes absolutely fabulous. Definitely the best place in Rotorua!! It’s a hidden gem 💎 Love..."
Amelia Jensen
"The reviews are great so we thought we would give it a try and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the service was great. It does..."
Jenny Bates
"Came across this place on Google - saw all the good reviews and pulled up for takeout dinner. It was so good that during our 2 nights stay in..."
Parth Kohli
"Delicious meal. Dishes are flavourful and the noodles were perfectly done. We also got pan-fried dumplings which had generous amounts of filling and..."
Gillian Chong
"Best food around! Haven't had noodles and dumplings this good ever before! The food really is 11/10. I recommend fried dumplings (any flavour) and..."
Tjiele Poata
"This is like a hidden surprise restaurant in rotorua. Their foods are also surprising with a very tasty noodle. We will definitely recommend this,..."
Ar Gie
"A hidden gem! I chanced upon it while walking along the streets but it was closed during that day. Came back to try their noodles and it exceeded..."
Benjamin T
"stopped at Rotorua on our drive down the island. the sleepy town had most things closed on the rainy Sunday we pulled in, but we saw the great..."
Nelson Rodriguez Rivas
"Really good food! Had the pork and chicken dumplings which were very very tasty! Also had the fried chicken noodles which was also very good! The..."
byron morrison
"A hidden treasure in Rotorua you shouldn't miss. Simply delicious food. The handmade hand-pulled was..."
Beehoong Low
Sabroso
91/100 (3715 ratings)
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Chicken Wings
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Beef
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Sit down
South American
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Accepts Mastercard
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Takeout
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Mid-range
"2nd time I have dined here. 1st time with friends & 2nd time for my 35th birthday on Thursday. I love how small and intimate it is. The food is..."
Hui Cooper
"We loved everything about this unassuming restaurant. The staff were welcoming and extremely professional. The food was outstanding, especially the..."
Kathy Matterson
"Called in here a few weeks ago with my wife for our anniversary. The best food and service I have had in a loooong time! In my top 2 food..."
Karl Von Karl
"We went to Sabroso for dinner on Saturday night and it was yum! The staff were very pleasant and made some great recommendations-the beef cheeks were..."
Vivien Renzella-Rose
"Had the most delicious dinner here last night.. lovely service, friendly waitress.. highly..."
Rachel Rowe
"This was one of the greatest dining experiences I've ever had! The owner Sara was super accommodating and the server was super great as well! They..."
Kelly Hogan
"Fabulous. Five stars for atmosphere. Five and half stars for food. Our visitor from Oxford who had the calypso rib special described them as so..."
Richard Newbury
"Fantastic service, excellent food. Would highly recommend..."
Kate Rosemary Freymark
"most amazing restaurant in town x everyone I go can't wait to come back the food is always excellent and the margaritas r to die..."
Sally Binks
"Great friendly service. Loved the opportunity to buy the hot sauces. Will definitely..."
Trish Carr
"Mucho Gratis to our lovely Server and hospital Manager/Chef who allowed us refuge from our hungry for exceptional South of the border fare!!! Well..."
John Linton
"This is my absolute favourite restaurant - Sarah is an amazing host and her hubby cooks the most delicious food I have ever tasted. Best mojitos I've..."
Jacqui Mackle
"Loved the vegan options I had. And the passion fruit mango margarita lined with salt was something else! Great service despite being a really busy..."
Kheng Chua
"Great cocktails, fantastic food and lovely personal service. Make sure you..."
Kimberly Juergens
"Thank you Sarah for an amazing suggestion of wine and meals....we absolutely loveddd it....best food I have ever had in my life..."
Kanan Shah Anadkat
"A must do when you are in Rotorua. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. You'll need to travel to Venezuela to have a more authentic latin american..."
Steve Thomson
"By far the best restaurant in town! We always take friends there if we are going out for tea and they always love it. Yummiest food and..."
Ash Thompson
"If you're thinking of dining at Sabroso then don't hesitate and book a table! My partner and I stumbled across this place and it has been the..."
Brooke
"This is our first time here as I myself have never been to Rotorua and we can't wait to try one of the best places to eat in here. We were lucky to..."
Serena Poon
"One of the best Mexican (or any cuisine) meals I’ve ever had! A nice little restaurant that feels cosy and homely. The waiter (who I think is also..."
Simona D’Silva
"Wow! Had a delicious meal here last night. The lovely host was welcoming and full of personality and intuitively knew what we would like. The food..."
Catherine Te Whare
"I made a reservation several weeks early via email but surprisingly couldn't get the reservation time I wanted because it was already full for that..."
Kiwi Eats Asia
"My wife and I enjoyed the food so much and the Margarita's were just the icing on the cake. Friendly and helpful staff. Have to book. because its..."
John Candy
"Lovely. Every dish was good. Staff were amazing. Higgly recommend the specials. Make sure you book in advanc3. Enjoy this fantastic..."
Denelle Freeman
"I'm living in Rotorua for next few months and found this place- wow! What a great place. The hosts are so friendly, Mexican food at its best and it's..."
Iain Murray
"I ordered take away and the owner was so helpful and friendly, when we went to pick up the food the restaurant had such a friendly and homely vibe..."
Believeinyourself
"Sabroso. A very small sweet place, away from the main Eat Street. Delicious in every sense. A tidy menu with a range of plates, we got a..."
Wanderlust
"Excellent service, food was really delicious and atmosphere lovely. I would definitely go there again. We hadn't booked but were squeezed in (just)..."
Maggie B
"Awesome food. Freshly made Tres Amigos and flavoursome Mexican tostadas were out of this world! Wish this place could seat more guests or have a..."
Picky Diner
"The food was delicious. We walked into a cosy and well presented restaurant and were greeted warmly by the friendly and knowledgeable waitress who..."
Lee
"So good! I've been to Sabroso several times and it never disappoints. The margaritas are Delicious and the food is simple, with strong Latin..."
Elizabeth Harding
"Great food, especially the entrees, steak and chimichanga, fantastic and friendly customer service, a delightful theme inside the restaurant and one..."
Joe
"I'd be surprised if Sabroso is not the best restaurant in Rotorua. We had such a great evening. It felt like being welcomed into someones home...."
Rhys Goodwin
"One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Nice and cosy little restaurant, that was a "full house" on the night we visited, so it's just as..."
Sahiyena Tsitsistas
"Fantastic warm service, if you sample the flame thrower sauce a plate of sour cream will come in handy. Relatively Small which could be the beauty of..."
Mattias Fridh
"We visit Sabroso regularly. Sarah is ALWAYS welcoming and friendly. Each time we try the special which is never disappointing! Reading all the other..."
Tina Gamblin
"On our quest for mex this has got to be the best so far. Despite trooping from hamilton to get here it was totally worth it and can see us coming..."
Sarah
"Review from a group of Year 12 Spanish Students.Our night at Sabroso was a night to remember. For all of us the desserts were definitely..."
Sarsha
"Lured to sabroso after reading the positive feedback and it was every bit as fabulous. Had tapas and desserts along with sweet margaritas. Don't..."
Donna Bray
"Came here to use a voucher deal and I have kept going back and dragging my mates with me.Amazing food, packed with flavour, great host who is..."
Earnie
"I stopped into Sabroso on a short break in Rotorua having seen it recommended in my Lonely Planet guide. It didn't disappoint. Following a friendly..."
Helen Taylor
"Great meal, friendly staff, very child friendly, the kids loved the puzzles and colouring in. Food delicious, plantains great experience to try,..."
Kirsty C
"Everything about this place was absolutely brilliant! Service, Food, Drinks, Ambience...the lot. Probably the best margarita i've ever had. ..."
L
"Brilliant! I nearly broke the bank on the Sangria! I had to have just one more. The food was top-shelf and the service was very friendly and fast...."
Adam Julian
"My partner had a prawn dish and I had the plantain platter. They catered really well and easily to vegan diet and the mango passion margueritas were..."
Daniella
"We Checked out Sabroso while visiting Rotorua after reading reviews here.Top tasting food, good service, great margaritas (grab the..."
Josi
"We adore Sabroso, the food selection is wonderful as is the quality, and the price is fairly reasonable. Their soup selection is especially..."
Chanel & Joe
"I could not find fault with Sabroso! They deliver excellent, delicious, authentic food in a great atmosphere served up with the BEST margaritas. All..."
Lyn Maner
"We went back two nights running - the black bean soup is heaven - we've been trying to recreate it at home ever..."
Janice And Simon
"Amazing experience here. Fabulous food at great prices. A lovely wine selection and the option to purchase bottles of 2 different spicy sauces that..."
Andrew Tallack
"Absolutely blown away by this place! The service by Sarah was phenomenal, nothing I had ever experienced before. She is attentive and makes you feel..."
Emily Garner
"A fabulous dining experience. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. One of the best meals of the year..."
Nicky Solomon
"Awesome restaurant - we try to travel down from Auckland at least once a year to eat here! Sarah and John are great hosts and cooks and the food is..."
Theresa Walker
"Loved this small and cosy restaurant. We were fortunate to walk in and dine, because of a cancellation. Our host/ Waitress, was very warm and..."
Tracey Clayton
"Yummy fusion if Latin American cuisine, tasty food full of flavor, many Gluten-free options. Sangria with a tocuh of sherry was exceptional, so was..."
Jane R
"We ate at Sabroso's tonight and can't recommend it enough. The food was the most authentic Latin-American we have had in a long time and best of all,..."
Veronica Cockrell
"Amazing little find! Amazing food, great drinks and excellent service! Very authentic food and no Rotorua smell inside (which my teens were very..."
Wendy Furlan
"One of our favourite places in Rotorua. Lovely simple family owned business with great food at a really reasonable price. The drinks are amazing and..."
Scott Devonport
"I was absolutely happy to have this amazing food! Highly..."
Anna Isakova
Maharaja Indian Take Away
91/100 (667 ratings)
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"To me this is the best shop in town for indian. Amazing flavors in there curries and the best service I have received anywhere. Everytime anyone..."
Ace Pinkerton
"It has been a while since we have been to Maharaja but as usual, the food and the service is fantastic. Mr Singh, you and your Team do an awesome..."
Yvonne Donovan
"Definitely a must if you are in Rotorua. Best Indian food ever. Love the taste. Hygienic and Quality food. Highly recommend if you are craving Indian..."
Rochel Nilendra
"Couldn't believe how much food we got! A two curry combo have mum and I enough for three dinners. Will definitely be going back next time we're in..."
AJ Blair
"Our usual spot for butter chicken used to be NGO, since that isn't open anymore, Maharaja has become our new spot and we're not complaining! Kai is..."
Chynal Rangiawha
"Simply delicious wow 👏 this is one of the best curry shop I have ever tried and I've tried heaps. I had mango chicken mild and that was just..."
Ariana James
"Fantastic new Indian restaurant/takeaway at 256 Te Ngae Rd, next to the new Ebbett motors Kia car yard. Has a few basic tables inside where you can..."
Tony Dunn
"Arrived in Rotorua after a long drive from the Northlands & just wanted something quick & easy to eat.... we had Lamb tikka masala, chicken tikka..."
John Cooper
"As I write this review I am eating a beautiful Khadi Chicken from Maharaja Indian Takeaways. This isn't the first time I've made a review on this..."
Jason Burgess
"Super friendly personal, food choices are reasonably limited, which makes it good because they probably know what they are making. The dishes were..."
Pieter Buisman
"Da best Da best Best service Best food Very reasonable price Best in da town no doubt Thank..."
Aavya
"Every time I come here I leave with a giant smile. The service is great and you can't help but smile back and loathe in the positivity. The food,..."
GRaffsince1989
"Got the spinach paneer and chicken tikka masala - both were delicious and had just the right amount of heat. Texture of the paneer was particularly..."
Gillian Chong
"2 curry combo...great meal, had extra left over for tomorrow excellent delivery service.....will be back when in Rotorua..."
Brian Stephenson
"The combo packages are an absolute steal, great value. The curries are very tasty, albeit sweet, but undeniably tasty. The naans are huge and..."
Nadiyya Baker
"We dine in for lunch... Food and service both were great.. thank you guys for an awesome lunch.. see you again when I come to..."
Shah Khan
"AWESOME FOOD VERY FRIENDLY STAFF UNCLE N AUNTY SO SWEET. GREETED US WITH BIG SMILES VERY REASONABLE PRICE.. WILL DEFINITELY VISIT..."
Deepak Sharma
"All I can say is....YUM. This is the best Indian food my partner and I have had in a long time. The service is lovely, the food is amazing. For..."
Adventures with Ashie
"Highly recommend!!! Best Indian food in Rotorua..."
JENNY WANG
Sustain Vegetarian Takeaways
91/100 (91 ratings)
Quick Bites
Healthy
Vegan Options
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
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"I was AMAZED to find a vegan store in Rotorua..! It was lovely and the staff are incredibly lovely too! Very busy with the locals and the food was..."
Shyam Amarsee
"Amazing fresh and healthy food. Delicious wraps and salads stocked with heaps of veges, plenty of vegan/vege options. Customer service is excellent,..."
Liam Wilson
"I had my first vegan pie since coming to New Zealand over a year ago and it was fantastic. Lots of tasty vegan options that change daily. They also..."
sawmillguy
"Does exactly what it says on the label. I rarely give five star reviews so this place deserves it. Friendly staff serving delicious, nutritious and..."
Hippie Tim
"89yr old mum who doesn't like change in her food absolutely loved everything we got today for lunch. Mushroom hot savouries, orzo salad, beetroot and..."
SuperWahinetoa
"I buy lunch from here regularly. There's always really good quality fresh meals available. Just tried one of the dessert/sweet items today and it was..."
Faz Nisha
"Perfect place, very friendly staff, well located and absolutely fresh and tasty food! Highly recommended if you stop here! We will definately come..."
Sebastian Pannasch
"I was disappointed by the chickpea salad so they offered me a free replacement falafel wrap which was probably the best wrap I've ever had. Great..."
Natalie Care
"gorgeous contemporary space serving a lovely selection of gourmet vegetarian lunch foods freshly prepared on site and serving great local coffee...."
andrew phillips (andyokareka)
"Delicious, fresh and tasty food, great variety and reasonably priced. Have never had a dud meal..."
Moana Corbett
"Never disappointed when I buy lunch here. The visual, taste and value are consistent Well..."
colin Smart
"Amazing falafal salad, must try as vegan option. Highly..."
Delight Spice
"Food and service was excellent. The vegan rolls were out of this..."
Tanya Hutchens
"Beautiful noodle salad and lovely service! Everything looked..."
Melissa Chester
"It's simpl and delicious..."
Fatema Tapia
"#delicious #vegan..."
daniella mishtler
"Lovely..."
kate dahm
Okere Falls Store
91/100 (1880 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegan Options
Healthy
Beer restaurants
Cafe
German
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Nachos
Toasts
Burger
Carrot Cake
Crepes
Cakes
Café
Café
Beer restaurants
New Zealand
Healthy
Accepts Mastercard
Free Wifi
Accepts Visa
Family style
Live Music
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dog Friendly
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful back beer garden with birds singing. Smash Burger with fries (crispy on the outside, soft inside like how fries should be) was excellent..."
T YL
"Fantastic beer garden out the back!! Wonderful place to bring the family, great food and atmosphere. If you're a craft beer lover, they have many on..."
Mark Peters
"Blew my mind, i always wanted to go and try this place after seeing it on tv and they did not disappoint. Was that good even, i went straight back..."
Mr Whang
"Nailed it. If ever there was a quintessential Kiwi hospitality venue this would be it. Great atmosphere, not too posh, not too rough. Excellent..."
Derek Phyn
"They get everything right. Uniquely crafted food, perfect coffee, delicious and affordable cocktails, a huge range of crafted beers and drinks. ..."
K Buchanan
"At the Okere Falls Store And Beer Garden you'll find espresso ☕️ boutique beer🍺 and wine 🍷 cakes 🍰 ice cream 🍦 chocolate 🍫..."
Joanie Badenhorst-Awasthi
"Great little shop! Snacks, tons of craft beer to choose from, great toasties! The PCB (pineapple coconut banana) smoothie was fantastic! Lots of..."
Jordan Buren
"Had coffees, scrambled eggs and hot cakes.. Absolutely delicious! Everything was perfect, awesome service, great little place. A must visit if you're..."
Jess M
"Amazing cappuccino's, atmosphere and service. Loved the views surrounding the cafe..."
Sadie Kate
"hands down the best toastie I have ever had. I drove half an hour to try this famous toastie, and it was totally worth it. great service and a nice..."
Willy
Pita Pit Rotorua Redwoods
91/100 (187 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Falafel
Sit down
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Nice quick and fresh takeout meal with and good veggie..."
Steven Mackenzie
"Awesome staff, follow their recommendations for an amazing meal..."
Josh Hermansen
"Lovely fresh food, the girl serving us was super lovely and even cut our pita in half to make it easier for my partner and I who were sharing one..."
Nikita Gillain
"Best Pita Pit I have been to. The staff here go above the standard needed to make the best Pita ever.. very happy with our experience here.. Top shop..."
Regan Crofts
"Delicious. Just service slow! Would've liked a bit more chicken since it is $10.50 and got only a few pieces..."
The social Reject
"Another one of the best places I've not visited but know that it will be full of all sorts of edible..."
David Mackay
"Love Pita Pit. Just wish you would actually increase the salad stuffing when asked to load it up... I'm not asking for the expensive meaty stuff,..."
B
"Delicious salads, pita pockets, wraps, and shakes available. Really delicious! Would definitely..."
Hineiokaia Martin
"New menu is delish. First time I ordered online and it was great. Thank you..."
Sabrina Gogg
"Very nice food from super friendly and efficient staff. The owner is a nice..."
Drew
"I'm a regular!! Not just because the food is healthy and delicious but for the AMAZING team that work there. Check it..."
Char Harris
"Love the breakfast combo - pita n smoothie $10. Awesome..."
Billie Ratu
"A good selection of fresh ingredients. Friendly, efficient..."
Carol Prichard
"Wish we had this in UK. Fresh, tasty, healthy. Two guys in the shop were very..."
Nicolas McCartney
"These place is amazing awesome customer service and Phil the owner is one of the nicest people I have spoken to..."
Robin Allan
Revolver Espresso
90/100 (181 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Yesterday was the first visit for 2 months after being away and I understand there has been a change of ownership. The coffee and service is still..."
Music Lover
"A very rustic European atmosphere, one of the best coffee spots in Rotorua. Good quality food is available however seating is limited and one should..."
Indoril “Outlander” Nerevar
"Incredible coffee shop. The best coffee in Rotorua. Good selection of muffins, rolls and sweet treats. Located inside the Mediterranean..."
Bronson Dredge
"Nice selection of food. We had a ciabatta from the display case. Very good. Also had a lemon tart and a blueberry almond tart. Yummy. Also, coffee..."
Christina Forrest
"I loved this place! Good coffee, nice selection of food. There are several tables that seat 4-6 and a large table to share. The big table is covered..."
Glenis Boulanger
"Great food with excellent coffee and staff there to please. Great parking..."
Grant Chapman
"Awesome sandwiches and..."
Federico Evangelisti
"Great coffee. Loved the styling and atmosphere of this place. It's in a corner of Vetro gourmet European foods, which added to the charm..."
Tai Leaf
"Tracy Eva and Andrew were charming and helpful. Coffee good..."
Ben Kutner-Duff
"Best coffee in Rotorua! Tried Scope round the corner and this was miles better. Friendly staff and a killer long black can’t be..."
Michael McCarter
"Excellent coffee! Lemon poppyseed muffin was also..."
Steph Sandercock
"Unique space, among a quaint and quiet European food shop. Great coffee and..."
Horatiu Petrescu
"Really good strong coffee, a beautiful almond croissant and a lovely slice, we'll be back Thank..."
KI Joh-Wall
"A bit harder to find but totally worth it. Awesome piadinas, coffee and a cosy, casual..."
Looda Krawa
"Revolver makes great coffee. The staff and atmosphere are..."
Shirley Lane
"Great coffee & food,..."
Noel Treasure
"Great service could not get better anywhere..."
Alf Arnold
"Amazing little coffee shop, best coffee in..."
Tanya Lindley
Sushi Gallery
89/100 (737 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Healthy
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Asian
Healthy
Japanese
Sushi
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best sushi in town. Really next level tasty and good..."
Nadine Prinsloo
"Excellent to take out. Good pieces sizes and great price for the fusion ones. Will come back in the next..."
Vincenzo Rinaldi
"Was looking for an afternoon snack and passed by. The place looks quite small and the atmosphere is not the best, but I highly recommend to just walk..."
Elisa Trapella
"Such good sushi I have it often for lunch and it’s just great! The staff is always friendly and of course the sushi is delicious. I recommend the..."
Hannah Santos
"Lovely sushi, very simple menu which is good, very kid friendly, could have done with a bit more..."
Ninja Fin
"Love this place. The chicken teriyaki donburi is not to be missed. Awesome value and tastes delicious. Good ratio to rice to..."
Judith
"The top of sushi is really big, I like..."
Cat Wong
"Pretty good sushi and lunch..."
Chelsea Vancouver
"Best sushi I’ve..."
The social Reject
"Best sushi in town! highly recommended to all who love..."
Steve Hussey
"Great food and very fresh salmon. Tastes amazing and very reasonably priced. Service was impeccable and with a smile too 👍🏼👍🏼highly..."
Michael Jen Jie Chu
"Best sushi. Only place ive ever seen it deep fried . delicious food and lovely staff . always friendly . must visit for sushi lovers in..."
snikerdoodle fox
"Awesome selection, and friendly service. Nice and cheap as well. I'm a sucker for the 1 dollar fried rice ball..."
Josh Horne
"A qaint authentic Japanese cafe in the center of town. Really good food with generous portion sizes for anything other than sushi itself. Staff were..."
Luca van Gorkom
"Best sushi ever, I couldn't stop eating until I'm so full, then I decide to take away some...."
Trish Neels
"Best place to go in my own opinion ben going to sushi gallery since i moved to rotorua in 2015. Food looks and tastes great!! And very affordable..."
Smithy Sarah
El Mexicano Zapata Cantina
89/100 (5717 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Ceviche
Salad
Fish
Wings
Pork
Chili
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Beef
Fajitas
Nachos
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Central American
Digital Payments
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Table Service
Free off-street parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We spent our first night in Rotorua really hungry and craving for Mexican food. We walked through Eat Street, looking at the restaurants and nothing..."
Marie Ku Maureen Ceniza
"We arrived at this cute little Mexican place pretty hungry at 9 pm after a day of sports and adventures (almost all other restaurants in Rotorua had..."
Zinal Bhadra
"Owner is super friendly and its 100% the best Mexican food I've ever eaten. Their nachos are the fucking best, enough for two people and so perfect...."
Tommy Collins
"Best Mexican food I've had. Authentic and home made, even down to the corn chips in the Nachos. The Chef & Owner is really cool and came out to chat..."
Grant Ormsby
"Best Mexican food I’ve had in New Zealand! � couldn’t rate it highly enough. The Pulled pork tacos, the nachos, the coffee, the service and the..."
Rata Fergiedodd
"We have literally just left the restaurant and we can not believe how amazing this place is! If I could give it 10000 stars I would! Food was..."
Allisha Nightingale
"New fav place , margaritas to die for, amazing reasonably priced food and wonderful fast..."
Sally Binks
"Went here for a Birthday dinner with 8 people. Was a wonderful experience with delicious food and large portions. The Margarita jugs went down a..."
Nicole Dixon
"The place is very warm & cozy. Staff was so welcoming & attentive. Food was just divine. Will definitely recommend El Mexicano Zapata to my..."
Sheila McNeely
"Probably the best food I’ve had so far in New Zealand! The Mexican fries bread was so good but what really stole the show were the two sauces I had..."
Kyla Washington
"This is the best Mexican food and service we have ever had!! Thank you for making our honeymoon extra fun, delicious and special! We will be back..."
Mykylie Zelaya
"Just finished having the pulled pork Taco!!!!! It was absolutely amazing :) :) Customer service was great. Will definitely come to this place next..."
Yarryn Whetu Horne
"Best Mexican, particularly the vegetarian tacos. Had a large group and were accommodated last minute. Highly..."
Nadia Davis
"Amazing food. Great service, even turning down a tip!! Just write a review they said. So happy to write this review. Great selection of Mexican..."
Clint Astridge
"We had tacos and nachos and both were amazing and very generous serves. Margarita's were some of the best we have ever had and very reasonably..."
Joanne M
"The best Mexican restaurant in Rotorua Delicious authentic Mexican food, a lot of nice food for very good prices. The whole atmosphere is amazing and..."
Karla Medawar
"Was recommended to this place. We ordered the beef empanadas and the pulled pork fajitas. The beef empanadas was quite good, the pastry was crispy..."
Wilson Shum
"On first impression walking into this place, the restaurant gave off this welcoming Mexican warmth (and not because the heaters were on inside). The..."
C Kapnoc
"The restaurant was fully booked. Luckily we got a table after waiting for a while. Delicious..."
Evangeline Wong
"Despite looking like a Mexican themed restaurant, this place is great. Food is excellent with some minor changes from traditional. Large dinner..."
Nick Suter
"We ordered the zapata steak and houmita empanadas, which were both very nicely prepared. Would highly recommend the mochachino zapata (coffee,..."
Kevin Teo
"Our go-to for warm dishes and a friendly atmosphere, great for weekend nights out. We highly recommend the black bean dip, the three cheese dip, the..."
Aileen Santos
"Fantastic Mexican food. Everything was visually appealing, well portioned, and tasty tasty tasty! Staff was very friendly, courteous, and..."
Philip Medford
"Beautiful food, the best meal we had with our stay in Rotorua. We will definitely be back next time we’re in the hood. Thank you ever so much for..."
Sun Jasper
The Greenhouse Kitchen & Bar
89/100 (527 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Crepes
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Café
Healthy
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Really impressed. Quality brunch, all the three dishes are expected. Food is fresh and cooked probably. Friendly service for kids. Highly..."
cici yu
"We were on our way with my partner and decided to eat here, it was the best decision! Very delicious food, and the girl who served us was very kind...."
Aylén Desiervi
"Had a lovely experience here, will definitely be back! With exceptional customer service. We were well looked after, had a meal that I wanted..."
Teresa
"Excellent service, excellent coffee. Food was good but not amazing. My vege breakfast looked nicely presented with incredients separately around the..."
James Faction
"The staff was amazingly kind and food was great. The plating was stunning so I ate with my mouth and eyes =) The interior design was nice and the..."
Alice
"Great services and such affordable prices for Rotorua! Eggs bene came with a lot more spinach than I'd normally get elsewhere and Hollandaise sauce..."
Jane Chuang
"We had a really nice meal here! The drinks in particular were really delicious, as well as the apple tart desert! We had a few tapas that were all..."
Taylor Barron
"Had a book me voucher for 40 % off. Well worth it incredible platter for four. Couldn't fit in dessert but will definitely be back. Great..."
Sophie Butler
"After trolling Eat Street trying to find somewhere to eat and everywhere was packed we happily stumbled upon The Greenhouse Kitchen & Bar. Loved the..."
Michaela Peirce
"Panfried Tarakihi fish and chips. Lovely lunch. Check out the daily specials for each day. I also ordered the curry and Snicker's..."
Daneille Moke
Bird The Word
89/100 (250 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Cafe
Contemporary
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
New Zealand
Café
Contemporary
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"nice environment with adequate sunlight goes inside the cafe, tidy and clean, super friendly helpful staff. normal food. suitable for friends to grab..."
hiulamchan
"The staff here are so lovely; we were greeted with a genuine smile and felt welcomed from first step in. The service is very fast, mocha and got..."
Daisy Lin
"Found this restaurant in Rotorua and we're so impressed by the service and food that we never changed our routine for the rest of our visit! The food..."
Daniel Hanson
"We stopped here for a quick breakfast on our way out of town. The employees were extremely friendly. The food was incredible and the portions were..."
Kelly Plorin
"The food here is great. The way the food is decorated looks very tasty as well. I also like the relaxing, warm atmosphere and the friendly service..."
Emily Phan
"I came here with my mum and grandma and we had some of the nicest service and the nicest food. The service was fast and kind, and the drinks were..."
phoebe
"Just had lunch with my mother here. Both our meals were excellent and we saw someone else having the omelette which looked amazing but huge. Staff..."
Rebecca KEENAN
"BirdTheWord has quickly become my new obsession, we ordered the hash brown stack and a side of fries which was not only divine itself, but the..."
Kylie Mitchells
"This restaurant is the word for breakfast. I had a great big breakfast, If you are hungry come for big breakfast. Food is delicious, good variety,..."
Mohammed Alharbi
"Tried the Lil BTW breakfast of bacon, sausage, poached egg, hash browns, toast, tomato, mushrooms and rustic beans! Delish! There is a bigger size..."
Stacey Rimene