From Filled Cronuts to Fresh Fare, Here's Your Guide to Rotorua's Foodie Scene

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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.

Yamato

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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.

Vetro Mediterranean Foods + Revolver Espresso

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

The Vnam Kitchen

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Vietnamese food lovers, Rotorua has the place for you.

Social Club

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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.

Artisan Café

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

Eat Streat

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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.

Pig & Whistle

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

Ciabatta Café and Bakery

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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.

Stratosfare Restaurant

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

Atticus Finch

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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.

Brew

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

Abracadabra

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

Arts Village Café

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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.

Okere Falls Store

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

Terrace Kitchen

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Only open for private events, 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...

Capers Café + Store

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

Volcanic Hills Winery

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Rotorua’s very own winery!

Zippy Central Café

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

Sabroso

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