Bay of Plenty
Pronto's menu of gourmet burgers reads like it belongs in a bistro: chicken parmigiana, herb-grilled chicken salad, scotch and bacon, pulled pork… The…
Must-see restaurants in Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
Rotorua
Italian restaurants bookend Eat Streat, but Leonardo’s is our favourite. The wine list is good and while the menu has few surprises – arancini, carbonara,…
Rotorua
Our pick of the global selection of ethnic eateries along Tutanekai St, the Thai overcomes an unimaginative name with excellent service and top-notch…
Tauranga
All your Texan favourites are served up at this rustic and relaxed spot in the Wharf St dining precinct. Grab an outdoor table and combine ribs, a fried…
Bay of Plenty
Pop into the Bouquet Floral Studio for delicious Belgian-style Scilla chocolates, handmade in nearby Ohope Beach. Gift boxes are a good present for the…
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
Grab a deck table and ponder the power of Mt Tarawera from across the water at this cafe-cum-bar-cum-bistro, serving everything from seafood chowder to…
Tauranga
Kick-start your Saturday morning with a brioche and an organic coffee, then explore this popular weekly market that usually features local dogs enjoying…
Bay of Plenty
The first port of call for most White Island Tours guests is this Scandi-blonde cafe beside check-in. It serves up salmon kedgeree and eggs in plentiful…
Bay of Plenty
Literally in the shadow of Mauao as the sun heads for the horizon, Mount Bistro is on to a good thing: quality local meats (lamb, beef, venison, chicken)…
Tauranga
Locals head to this elegant venue, incongruously situated across from a suburban mall, for a special treat. The food is highly seasonal, made from the…
Bay of Plenty
Look forward to stellar harbour views from the spacious deck of this relaxed, beachy restaurant. Meals include excellent steaks and seafood – the shared …
Rotorua
Owned by a friendly southern Indian family from Kerala, this riot of yellow and lime-green decor also serves up authentic dishes from Sri Lanka. Try the…
Bay of Plenty
Surprisingly atmospheric, Ambria is a hip bar-eatery in a nondescript shopping strip on the eastern side of town. Grab a seat overlooking the river and…
Rotorua
With paw prints across the walls and ceiling, this casual and colourful cafe is the most child-friendly cafe in town. During the day it dishes up burgers,…
Rotorua
On the main road heading north, this award-winning bakery has a stellar reputation for turning out some of NZ's best meat pies. Great-value savoury treats…
Port Ohope General Store & Cafe
Bay of Plenty
This cute cafe offers fresh juices, real fruit ice creams and gourmet burgers, and is a top spot for an alfresco wine or beer with pizza or fish and chips…
Bay of Plenty
This low-key eatery sits on an unsexy part of the Mount's main street, but the Thai cuisine here is the zingy real deal. Try the gaeng dang bhed (red duck…
Bay of Plenty
This quick-fire sushi joint sits on a sunny corner tucked between The Strand and the waterfront. Order a couple of gorgeously presented chilli-chicken…
Rotorua
This is one of many Indian eateries around town, elevating itself above the competition with immaculate service and reliable renditions of subcontinental…
Rotorua
This hip suburban diner, with a darkened interior and streetside tables, offers casual cafe-style dining by day (cooked breakfasts, salads, burgers, curry…
Rotorua
A coffee and a stonking sausage roll could be just the thing when you've been walking or mountain biking in the nearby Redwoods. It also sells muffins,…
Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market
Bay of Plenty
Roll up to the local farmers market for a Sunday-morning fix-me-up: fresh fruit and vegies, coffee, pastries, honey, cheese, juices… Arts and crafts are…
Bay of Plenty
This self-serve all-you-can-eat Chinese place is a local favourite for a bargain bain-marie blowout. Despite the cavernous interior it's often full to the…
