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Mr Wolf

Exterior of Mr Wolf in Rotorua.
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Located in a beautiful, historic building in the heart of Rotorua, Mr Wolf has quickly become a favourite café for locals and working professionals.

The Regent Room

Glasses of wine and main dishes on the table at The Regent Room.
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For a dining experience that feels like a royal affair, look no further than The Regent Room centrally located in the heart of Rotorua.

River's Catch

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At River’s Catch in Rotorua, you’re not just grabbing dinner on the go, you’re getting a feel-good experience crafted with...

Spa City Noodle Bar

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Spa City Noodle Bar, located in the heart of Rotorua, is a vibrant and modern eatery specialising in Sichuan-inspired noodle dishes.

Eighty Six

Eighty Six coffee spot on Rotorua's lakefront.
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Eighty Six is a charming coffee spot located at Rotorua’s lakefront, offering a steady stream of great brews and views.

Boasters Coffee Roasters

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A coffee roastery, cafe and retail store all wrapped up into one, Boasters is a family-owned business getting Rotorua on a good buzz.

The Fainting Goat

Customers dining in the sunny front courtyard of The Fainting Goat bar.
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The Fainting Goat is a fun, funky and family-friendly gastropub located in the heart of Rotorua’s CBD, complete with pinball machine.

Poco Tapas and Wine

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The entranceway to Poco Tapas & Wine (“Poco” meaning “a little” in Spanish) in Rotorua isn’t immediately evident from the street, but once...

Eastwood Café

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Located on the open, airy ground floor of the Scion Research Centre, Eastwood Café in Rotorua is a tad off the beaten track but worth the detour.

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 Yamato.

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.

Capers Café + Store

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

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.

Okere Falls Store

Flat-lay of a table of sweet and savoury dishes and coffee and cocktails at Okere Falls Store.
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The Okere Falls Store team is big on walking the walk when it comes to giving our environment a helping hand.

Sabroso

Entrance to Sabroso restaurant.
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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.

Social Club

People dining inside 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).

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...

The Vnam Kitchen

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Vietnamese food lovers, Rotorua has the place for you.