Taste Rotorua 2019

Contents Taste Rotorua fast tracks your dining decision with a selection of the best the city has to offer. Enjoy!

04 restaurants 12 cafĂŠs 18 pubs & bars Published by ninetyblack

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Restaurants Whatever your taste, whatever your pleasure, local restaurateurs have a passion to provide you with culinary delights of the freshest standards; all to ensure your dining out experience is a memorable one, night after night. With more than 50 restaurants throughout the city, there are options to suit your mood and budget.

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Ciccio Italian Cafe

1262 Fenton St. Rotorua. 07 3481828 www.ciccio.co.nz Relaxed casual dining with Traditional, Modern & Affordable Italian cuisine Tempt your tastebuds with our a la carte Menu or indulge with our infamous desserts

Open Tuesday-Sunday Lunch & Dinner Fully Licensed Bookings Recommended 2016

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Urbano Bistro Voted Rotorua’s OUTSTANDING restaurant 2013, 2016 & 2017, finalists 2014 & 2015.

Café by day, Bistro dining by night – serving modern, innovative contemporary cuisine. Licensed bar with comprehensive range of beer, wine, spirits & nonalcoholic beverages. Bar snacks available. Suitable for casual & intimate dining, business meetings, family gatherings & corporate functions. NZ Beef & Lamb Excellence Award 2017. Located on the corner of Grey & Fenton Streets in Rotorua’s “MOTEL MILE” for all day dining. RSV recommended.

Price range: $14.50 - $44 A 289 Fenton St, Rotorua T 07 349 3770 W urbanobistro.co.nz  facebook.com/UrbanoBistro Opening hours Mon-Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-3pm

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Cobb & Co. Rotorua A New Zealand favourite since 1973.

Welcoming guests for lunch and dinner at our iconic restaurant on Fenton street.

Serving simple, fresh New Zealand food with plenty of choices, from classic burgers to tender AngusPure steaks. The kids’ menus are the BEST in town – Traffic Light mocktails are kiwi favourites!

Cobb & Co. is passionate about creating a relaxed and friendly space to come together with family and friends. Book online, call us or simply come in and see us.

Price range: $10 - $39 A 209 Fenton St, Rotorua T 07 347 0906 W cobb.co.nz  facebook.com/cobbrotorua Opening hours 7 days from 12pm

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Lone Star Rotorua Come dine with us and don’t forget to download our Lone Star Loyal App for a free dessert, birthday voucher and ongoing rewards!

It’s fair to say we are pretty famous in NZ! Our legendary food has stood strong for 30 Years, a true icon of NZ. Come see us at Lone Star Rotorua near Eat Streat! Lone Star, the place where you find true Kiwiana on a plate! We are famous in New Zealand for serving high quality, locally sourced food. Our food is all cooked from scratch with true Lone Star love and care.

A 1182 Whakaue St, Rotorua T 07 349 4040 W lonestar.co.nz E rotorua@lonestar.co.nz Opening hours Bar: 3pm – late, Restaurant: Mon - Fri 5pm – late, Sat - Sun 11am – late

Terrace Kitchen & Bar Bustling all-day eatery with an open kitchen serving innovative, modern NZ fare. Expect exceptional food & service, a chic interior, and cool vibe.

Clever design and elegant decor aside, at TK, its really all about the food. Slow-cooked, manuka-smoked or just picked fresh from an onsite garden, the culinary team create all dishes from scratch in the open kitchen. Share platters, craft beer and bespoke cocktails on the back lawn or upstairs in the very stylish Tonic bar.

A 1029 Tutanekai St, Rotorua T 07 460 1229 W terrace.kitchen  instagram.com/terrace_kitchen Opening hours 7 days, 7.30am – late

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Atticus Finch Voted “Outstanding Chef and Restaurant” at the Rotorua Hospitality Awards Our casual shared dining concept allows a series of tastes to be passed around and enjoyed together. We serve contemporary NZ cuisine inspired by our diverse culture using fresh seasonal flavours.

Located in the middle of “Eat Streat” taking advantage of the vibrant atmosphere and alfresco dining. Summer: Open 7 days 12 - 2.30pm and 5pm - late Winter: 12 - 2.30pm Fri - Sun, 7 days 5pm - late.

A 1106 Tutanekai St, Rotorua T 07 460 0400 W atticusfinch.co.nz  facebook.com/atticusfinchrotorua

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua Eat like an explorer at Jimmy Cooks Kiwi Kitchen, with a hint of Kiwiana and our renowned Chinese cuisine infused with traditional Chinese flavours.

With the diversity of colour, aromatic flavours and excellent taste, you’ll feel like you are dining in China. We also offer great Kiwi food using fresh local produce, from a vast selection of á la carte options to full buffet selections. Chinese Banquets available for lunch and dinner.

Bookings essential for a minimum of 10 people.

A 328-448 Fenton St, Fenton Park, Rotorua T 07 348 0199 W millenniumhotels.co.nz/copthornerotorua  facebook.com/CopthorneRotorua Opening hours 6pm - 9.30pm

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Lovely India For a genuine Indian restaurant experience in Rotorua, visit Lovely India. We create the ultimate authentic Indian dining experience & have a full menu to cater for every taste.

With a variety of traditional and original dishes, we invite our guests to explore a world of flavours. Our chefs use only the freshest produce and are inspired by traditional Indian recipes. Impeccable service and the perfect place for lunch, dinner and takeaway.

Licensed & BYO wine.

Rotorua Hospitality Award Finalist 2017.

A 1123 Tutanekai St, Rotorua T 07 348 4088, 021 206 6995 W lovelyindiarotorua.co.nz ď‚‚ facebook.com/LovelyIndiaRestaurantAndBar Opening hours 7 days, 11.30am - 2.30pm, 5pm - 10pm

Wholly Smoked Experience fine grilled food combined with international flavours, paired with exceptional NZ wines and craft beers, all in the heart of town.

Wholly Smoked Chargrill and Bar takes a contemporary approach to vintage flavours and pairs this with our warm Rotorua hospitality. We take our customers on a ride through the mouth-watering wonders of smoking, grilling and saucing, teaming our delights up with New Zealand wines and craft beers.

A 1107 Tutanekai St (Eat Streat), Rotorua T 07 349 1119 W whollysmoked.co.nz Opening hours 7 days, 11.30am - 2.30pm, 5pm - late

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Rhodes Café Restaurant Rotorua’s finest Turkish & Greek restaurant serving authentic, traditional dishes. Visit us to experience impeccable service and a fantastic ambience.

Rhodes Café Restaurant have experience in cooking Turkish and Greek cuisine.

Our menu includes a range of kebabs, burgers and pizzas to traditional dishes including Suvlaki, Guvec, Meze, Gozleme, Spinekopta and Moussaka. Great meals, service and atmosphere.

Dine in or take out.

A 1211 Fenton St, Rotorua T 07 343 9152 W rhodes-cafe-n-restaurant.business.site  facebook.com/rhodescafeandrestaurant/

Restaurant Nikau Come in and try Chef Steve’s delicious new menu of great tastes and New Zealand flavours. Start the night with a drink in Bar Zazu.

Our Place… Your Place A Cnr Eruera & Hinemaru Sts, Rotorua T 07 347 1234  facebook.com/MillenniumHotelRotorua

The Landing Café Focuses on providing a casual dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere with uninterrupted views of the lake and Mt Tarawera. Free coffee with any mention of this ad.

A 1380 Tarawera Rd, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua T 07 362 8502 E info@thelandinglaketarawera.co.nz  facebook.com/TheLandingTarawera

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Cafés Tempt your taste buds and tuck in, whether you’re after breakfast, lunch, a quick bite, or a coffee at one of our award-winning cafés.

Rotorua boasts a vibrant café scene and we've made sure there is plenty of choice to keep you satisfied during your stay.

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LIME CAFFETERIA A bright and lively cafe with cabinet food, specials board,and a breakfast and lunch menu that and Thai Risotto.

With communal tables and extensive outdoor seating bathed in the summer sun,Lime provides a friendly atmosphere with good old fashioned table service!

Cnr Fenton & Whakaue Sts, Rotorua P 07 350 2033 | 7 days a week Open 7.30am to 4.30pm

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Gelato Mio Gelato Mio is New Zealand’s largest Gelateria. Located right next to Rotorua’s first and only Cat Café.

Having more than 72 different flavours available in store, Gelato Mio believes in “small batches, big freshness”. All gelati are made daily on site, so they can always be consumed in the best condition: Dense and smooth with natural colour and flavour.

Gelato Mio also provides Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Sugar-free and Fat-free options for those who want a bit of change. All the top-quality ingredients are shipped directly from Italy, so your taste buds can enjoy the best of the best. We have them all for you.

Price range: $4.99 - $9.99 A 1210 Arawa St, Rotorua T 07 460 6868 E gelatomiorotorua@gmail.com  facebook.com/gelato.mio.rotorua Opening hours 9.30am – 5.30pm

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Aroma Café Breakfast, lunch, cold beverages and beautiful coffees. From small intimate conferences through to special family gatherings, Aroma Café offers you the very best!

Fully Licensed Cafe. We offer you the very best in dining.

Located near the beautiful Lake Rotorua, with seating inside and out. On warm days you can enjoy our stunning garden where children are welcome to come and play.

A 1126 Fenton St, Rotorua T 07 346 0202  facebook.com/aromarotorua Opening hours 8am - 4pm

Scope Rotorua Scope’s breakfast and lunch menu is a fusion of delectable wild flavours, combined with a twist, to create mouthwatering dishes.

The café’s interior also pays a subtle tribute to the hunter creating a fun, yet relaxed and sophisticated impression on arrival. With everything made in-house, the team at Scope incorporate position into everything they do, from savoury and sweet delights, to award-winning coffee. Winner of the People’s Choice Award, Establishment of the Year and finalists in the Cafe of the Year.

A 1296 Tutanekai St, Rotorua T 07 282 2090 E scoperotorua@gmail.com  facebook.com/scoperotorua Opening hours 7 days

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Vnam Kitchen Restaurant Vnam Kitchen is passionately serving Rotorua with authentic Vietnamese cuisine which draws inspiration from the diverse fresh flavours of South-east Asia.

Our menu is towards shared dining and is best enjoyed by ordering a range of dishes for the table and experiencing as many flavours as you can. Most of our dishes are gluten free, no added MSG, freshly made and beautifully delivered to your table.

Get fresh, healthy and tasty Vietnamese cuisine with Vnam Kitchen.

A 1220 Fenton St, Rotorua T 07 343 6998  facebook.com/TheVnamKitchen.Rotorua Opening hours Tue - Sun, 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 9pm

Turkish Eatery The best Turkish food in Rotorua. We serve delicious toasted kebabs with halal meat, exceptional baklava, and many vegetarian options – you’ll keep coming back for more!

A 1178 Hinemoa St, Rotorua T 07 348 0141 Opening hours Mon-Fri 10am-9.30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8.30pm

The Coffee Club Rotorua Good food, great service and excellent coffee in a modern, relaxed café. A wide range of breakfast & lunch meals, snacks, kids’ meals and desserts with plenty of parking.

A Redwood Centre, 5 Tarawera Rd, Lynmore, Rotorua T 07 562 4846 W thecoffeeclub.co.nz E tccrotorua@gmail.com

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Third Place Café Magnificent views over Lake Rotorua. Breakfast & lunch menus. Fresh baking, salads & light meals. Free parking, kid’s area, outdoor dining, award winning café & friendly staff.

A 35 Lake Rd, Ohinemutu, Rotorua T 07 349 4852 W thirdplacecafe.co.nz E 3rdplccafe@gmail.com  facebook.com/ThirdPlaceCafe

Top Picnic Spots Government Gardens Hamurana Springs Lake Okataina Lake Tikitapu Rotorua Lakefront

 www.rotoruanz.com

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Pubs & Bars Concentrated around the bars in the city centre, the vibrancy of Rotorua’s nightlife is not surprising when one considers its popularity as a resort town.

Enjoy a relaxing drink at one of the local pubs or indulge in a completely guilt-free night out.

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BREW | Craft Beer Pub BREW is owned and operated by award-winning local brewery Croucher Brewing.

Join us for a local beer, wine or coffee, delicious food, and live music.

Home to the full range of Croucher Brewing beers on tap, along with an ever-changing selection of other great New Zealand craft beers, wines and ciders. Hungry? BREW’s gastropub style menu is both delicious and affordable.

Winner of Outstanding Bar 2017 and 2018, Rotorua Hospitality Awards.

A 1103 Tutanekai St, Rotorua T 07 346 0976 W brewpub.co.nz  facebook.com/BREWpubRotorua Opening hours 7 days, 11am – late

Sobar & Cafe Boasting an extensive range of New Zealand wines and craft beers. Serving up a delicious gourmet pub/street style menu along with specials menu on a rotational basis.

Outstanding live entertainment including local and national DJ’s and musician’s to further complement your SOBAR experience. Centrally located, happiest hours from open until 7pm. Chill out with your family and friends. Enjoy the live music and tasteful menu at SOBAR, matched with New Zealand beer and wines.

A 1104 Tutanekai St, Rotorua E hello@sobar.co.nz W sobar.co.nz  facebook.com/SOBARROTORUA Opening hours 7 days, 11am – late

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