From fancy fine dining to low-key eateries, those in the Rotorua restaurant business know that the way to any customer’s heart is through their taste buds.

Find anything from Latin American inspired food, burgers cooked on a manuka wood grill, authentic Japanese sashimi, and loaded fries, because if there’s one thing this town understands, it’s the need for variety. Rotorua restaurants won’t leave you hanging when there’s a specific craving come dinner time.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.