Bold Flavours Bistro, Café & Restaurant
Experience Bold Flavours Bistro in Rotorua! Rated 4.8 stars, enjoy delicious food in a vibrant atmosphere. Check availability and book your table today!
About Bold Flavours Bistro, Café & Restaurant
Located on Tutanekai Street in Rotorua, this popular eatery boasts a remarkable 4.8-star rating, making it a firm favorite among locals and tourists alike. The atmosphere is lively, with features like outdoor seating, live music, and a cocktail menu adding to the appeal. Diners rave about the perfectly cooked lamb shank and the creamy coastal pasta. Many highlight the "scrumptious" mussels with a delicious sauce perfect for dipping bread. While some note a potential wait for meals, the friendly hospitality and personal touch of the chef checking on guests contribute to a memorable dining experience. The $$ price range makes it an accessible option for a special night out.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Bold Flavours
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
Scrumptious - highly recommend the mussels! Delicious sauce that we dipped the bread into. The coastal pasta was also nice and creamy. The lamb shank was cooked to perfection, coming off the bone. We booked just half an hour before and got a confirmation a few minutes before. It was a bit of wait for the meal but well worth it! Lovely hospitality and the chef even came out to check everyone was ok. We were seated just at the bright signage which was a bit too bright. Otherwise a great stop for dinner! We also spied some delicious looking cakes but didn’t have the room for it. Excellent food, service, and ambience! I’ll definitely be back! My husband and I started with the mussels for an appetiser - absolutely divine! For mains, the truffle pasta and pork ribs were both satisfying and generously portioned. Love, love, love this place! This is a great restaurant! The seafood dishes were absolutely delicious, especially the WAIRARAPA white wine mussels. I was also happy to be able to eat lots of fresh vegetable salads. The staff were all friendly and kind! I'm so happy to have come to Rotorua from Japan and found such a delicious restaurant. The exterior of the restaurant isn't particularly eye-catching, so I think if they posted pictures of the food outside it would appeal more to customers. I wish there was a course dinner menu!
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3/1315 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Recent Reviews
Emily H.
October 26, 2025
Scrumptious - highly recommend the mussels! Delicious sauce that we dipped the bread into. The coastal pasta was also nice and creamy. The lamb shank was cooked to perfection, coming off the bone. We booked just half an hour before and got a confirmation a few minutes before. It was a bit of wait for the meal but well worth it! Lovely hospitality and the chef even came out to check everyone was ok. We were seated just at the bright signage which was a bit too bright. Otherwise a great stop for dinner! We also spied some delicious looking cakes but didn’t have the room for it.
Cecilia F.
June 18, 2025
Excellent food, service, and ambience! I’ll definitely be back! My husband and I started with the mussels for an appetiser - absolutely divine! For mains, the truffle pasta and pork ribs were both satisfying and generously portioned. Love, love, love this place!
near R.
May 16, 2025
This is a great restaurant! The seafood dishes were absolutely delicious, especially the WAIRARAPA white wine mussels. I was also happy to be able to eat lots of fresh vegetable salads. The staff were all friendly and kind! I'm so happy to have come to Rotorua from Japan and found such a delicious restaurant. The exterior of the restaurant isn't particularly eye-catching, so I think if they posted pictures of the food outside it would appeal more to customers. I wish there was a course dinner menu!
Elsha M.
October 25, 2025
Me and my husband had a lovely time for breakfast! Amazing service and food! Please try their smoked salmon and matcha latte 😍
Kathleen S.
April 11, 2025
We had an amazing lunch of fish and chips (warning, the fish is NOT breaded and fried in the English tradition). The fish was delicately prepared, and the chips were more shoestring style and served with flavored salt of some type. The salad was impeccable, a delicious blend of various greens,veggies, and dressing. The atmosphere is the typical cafe setting and simple. Staff were friendly and efficient. Wished we could go again as there were so many things on the menu I wanted to try.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Bold Flavours special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
Accessibility
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