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Where to Eat and What to Order in Rotorua

Whether you’re short on time or you’re just eager to go straight to the best, keep scrolling to find out where to eat and what to order in Rotorua.

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The entrance to Abracadabra.

Abracadabra

1263 Amohia Street

As the name suggests, this restaurant and café has somewhat of a magic touch to it.

Entrance to Artisan cafe.

Artisan Café

1149 Tutanekai Street

An easy-going eatery that is deservedly proud of its authentic approach to good food, good coffee and good service.

Entrance to Arts Village Cafe.

Arts Village Café

1240 Hinemaru Street, The Cottage

Sharing a space with the Arts Village means even though this spot serves great coffee and food, it is also a show-off point for local artists whose pieces line the walls.

Diners outside Atticus Finch.

Atticus Finch

3010/1106 Tutanekai Street

With a menu designed to share, it pays to come here with a kind-hearted group, who won’t mind you digging your fork into a dish on their side of the table.

Outdoor seating outside Baked.

Baked Rotorua

Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa

A place that specialises in cheesecakes and doughnuts and serves them up alongside organic coffee? You betcha we’re heading there pronto.

A bar man behind the bar.

Brew

1103 Tutanekai Street

Loaded fries, pizzas, burgers, fish and chips and rump steak, the best advice we can give you is to come to Brew bar hungry.

Syrup being poured onto a brunch meal.

Capers Epicurean

1181 Eruera Street

Capers is a fail-safe place to settle in for a brunch, lunch, dinner or simply a coffee and newspaper session.

Close up of bread rolls in the counter display.

Ciabatta Café and Bakery

38 White Street, Fenton Park

Come early enough and you’ll be privy to the glorious sight of fresh pastries being wheeled out of the kitchen and into the display cabinet.

People walking under purple lights at Eat Streat in Rotorua.

Eat Streat

Tutanekai Street

Ever-changing fluorescent lighting and activity from hungry wanderers make this bustling inner-city food alley a go-to spot for locals and tourists alike.

Entrance to the Okere Falls Store.

Okere Falls Store

Okere Falls Store team are big on walking the talk when it comes to giving our environment a helping hand.

Entrance to the Pig and Whistle at night.

Pig & Whistle

1182 Tutanekai Street

Pull up a pew, grab a cold beer, and enjoy the atmosphere of a place that just gets hospitality through and through.

Exterior signage.

Sabroso

1184 Haupapa Street

Full of classic Latino warmth and hospitality, you can expect to feel like more of an old friend here than a customer.

A sign in front of the old ute in the restaurant.

Social Club

1160 Amohia Street

Social in name and character, this eatery is a bright and vibrant place to park up with a group of friends any time of the day.

The gondola.

Stratosfare Restaurant

178 Fairy Springs Road

Get your hungry self to this brilliant eatery, leagues above when it comes to the Rotorua dining scene (both metaphorically and literally).

Live music sign.

Tea & Happiness

149 Fairy Springs Road, Koutu

Serving 100% vegan food and drinks, Tea & Happiness sees plenty of curious customers through the door.

Food on a table.

Terrace Kitchen

1029 Tutanekai Street

Like all good eateries, this place has food at the heart of its ethos, and thanks to the talents of some super experienced chefs, you can expect some exceptional kai on the...

The exterior of the restaurant.

The Vnam Kitchen

1220 Fenton Street

Vietnamese food lovers, Rotorua has the place for you.

Sandwiches and cakes in the cabinet.

Vetro Mediterranean Foods (and Revolver Espresso)

1131 Amohau Street

Anything from olives to oils to canned goods and specialty wines, Vetro is a grocer with a point of difference.

The view from the winery.

Volcanic Hills Winery

176 Fairy Springs Road

Rotorua’s very own winery!

Entrance to Yamato.

Yamato

1123 Pukuatua Street, Hillcrest

Bowls of hot sticky rice, thick udon noodles and hot miso broth sound like your kind of thing? Then you best get yourself down to Yamoto.

Entrance to the cafe.

Zippy Central Café

1153 Pukuatua Street

Fast-paced and a stone’s throw from the town centre, this local favourite café certainly lives up to its name.

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