Restaurants in Tauranga

Basilico Pizza & Italian Deli in Papamoa combines a Roman‑style pizzeria with a compact Italian deli. Expect a long‑fermented dough and toppings such as Margherita, Salamino, Capricciosa, Tartufata and Prosciutto, alongside deli salads, desserts and soft drinks.

Hashtag Cafe is a Grey Street spot for coffee and globally‑inspired street‑food plates. Menus rotate through breakfast and lunch with items like beef tacos, Japanese crispy chicken, pork‑belly wraps,...

Pinoy Tres Cuisine leans into a simple, bistro‑style approach with tidy execution. Service stays present without fuss. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Serve sizes show solid value. A sensi...

On the plate at The Bistro, the idea is classic fish‑and‑chips and well judged. Value feels fair for the quality. Desserts close the meal with familiar comfort. Fish lands crisp with light batter and chips stay tidy.

The kitchen at Number wire takes a grill‑focused path and lets the food speak. Sides support without crowding the plate. A sensible spend for the spread. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Porti...

Sabal runs with a classic fish‑and‑chips menu and a relaxed pace. Provision for coeliac diners is noted. There’s always a considered veg choice. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry stays clean. The team...

“Consistently best sushi in town. Been coming here for at least 5 years. Free parking nearby.”

Cafe Istanbul is a Cherrywood favourite for Turkish dine‑in and takeaway. The kitchen prepares doner kebab wraps, Iskender rice plates, salad meals, chips meals and housemade Turkish‑style pizzas, with vegetarian choices available.

Fresh Noodles favours a Japanese‑leaning mix with clear, clean flavours. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Service stays present without fuss. Broths and noodles keep good heat and snap. Packaging...

Lolo Authentic Turkish Kitchen keeps things coffee‑and‑cabinet and focused on flavour. A sensible spend for the spread. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

My Thai delivers a Thai-inspired offering that’s straight to the point. Noodles arrive glossy and well seasoned. There’s always a considered veg choice. Sides like naan and rice tie the meal together.

On the plate at Indian Tadka Matamata, the idea is grill‑focused and well judged. Sides support without crowding the plate. Cuts are sliced to order with good pace. Meat‑free options are woven into the menu.

Lantern runs with a simple, bistro‑style menu and an easy pace. Vegetarian picks read as complete plates. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Wait times are contained even when busy. Portion...

Lloyds Deli & Pizzeria runs a dual concept: a daytime sandwich shop and a New‑York‑style sourdough pizzeria at night. Days feature layered deli sandwiches and coffee, while evenings switch to whole pi...

Lloyds Deli & Pizzeria is a neighbourhood sandwich shop by day and a sourdough‑slice pizzeria by night. Daytime favourites include egg sandwiches and Italian‑style deli stacks, while evenings bring New‑York‑style pizzas such as Margherita, Pepperoni and Fungi by the whole pie or slice.

Indian Fusion in Matamata serves authentic Indian cuisine with an extensive menu and online ordering. The kitchen covers Chef’s specials, chicken, lamb, vegetarian and seafood mains, Indo‑Chinese and...

Grange Road Takeaways leans into a classic fish‑and‑chips approach without the fuss. A sensible spend for the spread. Easy carry‑out for a simple night in. Portions are generous yet well judged. Combi...

“Good food and a bit of a twist to a normal cafe !!!! Like how they switch up the menu.”

On the plate at Indian Aroma, the idea is classic fish‑and‑chips and well judged. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry stays clean. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Serve sizes show solid value.

“fresh nutritionally driven good drinks acquired to good nutrition with dairy free options. I personally order their matcha + almond milk and it’s very good quality matcha I can tell! - ordered via uber eats :)”

Bay Sushi Papamoa prepares cabinet sushi, salads and light Japanese meals. Ordering for pickup or delivery is available through popular platforms.

Omokoroa Beach Pizza is a neighbourhood pizzeria focused on handmade bases, with gluten‑free bases and vegan cheese available. Ordering runs for casual dinners with pickup and local delivery options w...

PIZZAROMA by Marco is a small Mount Maunganui pizzeria focused on handmade, Italian‑style pies. The offer centres on thin bases, simple toppings and a short list of classics, prepared for quick takeaw...

At Old Mates Pizza & Pasta, the menu stays pizza‑first with tidy execution. Sides support without crowding the plate. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Portions are generous yet well judged.

Welcome Sushi is a local takeaway for simple, fresh sushi and rolls. Cabinet packs and made‑to‑order options suit a quick lunch stop.

Yoku Japanese Cafe is a long‑running CBD spot for sushi and modern Japanese lunches. The menu extends to poke bowls, bao buns and donburi alongside cabinet sushi, with takeaway, delivery and catering...

“Our stay was absolutely positively fantastic. The quality of the apartment was above and beyond our expectations. Staff were very helpful, location was only a 5 min walk to the main shops and the beach was literally across the road. Huge thank you to the Belle Mer Team who helped to make our stay comfortable and memorable.”

Baba's Turkish Eatery favours a grill‑focused mix with clear, clean flavours. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

Great Spice Tauranga is a fine‑dine Indian restaurant in Otumoetai with dine‑in, lunch and takeaway menus, catering and event hosting. Dishes span curries, tandoori plates, biryani, rice and breads wi...

“The owner is French - very authentic food. She is also very nice and friendly. The food is excellent and so is the coffee. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Rotorua. The only complaint I have is that it is rather pricey; we mostly go on special occasions. If it were less expensive, we would definitely go more often. Note that the restaurant itself is not very large so it does tend to fill up during normal meal times.”