Had the pleassure of having breakfast at the Mokoia restaurant this morning and wow you have to try this for breakfast or lunch

My partner and I have been meaning to try the Mokoia Restaurant for quite a while now after hearing so many good reviews, and it was an amazing experience to say the least. Our waiter was very friendly and well composed, it was hard to believe when he told us it was his first night on the job. After looking... More

We booked three weeks in advance for 8pm on a Saturday night. We turned up by taxi about 7.35. With no one at Reception we had to flag down a rushing waiter, and saying we were early, were directed to the bar, and then ignored. There were no bar staff, you had to catch a waiter going past getting their... More

My 2nd trip to Mokoia last night. Worrying, that the 1st trip had been faultless, and they had a hard act to live up to. 2nd trip, also faultless. The menu is very well thought through, and what arrives at the table is even better. There is creativity and care and attention to each dish. Faultless execution. Absolutely first class.... More

We chose to celebrate my birthday at Mokoia Restaurant and we really really enjoyed it! Best food we ve ever tried in NZ and trust me we ve been to quite a few fine dining restaurants! We decided to order our mains and desserts on a tasting platter which means you pick 3 different meals from the menu and it... More

Beautiful food, with a great menu for both meat eaters and veggies, loved the idea of the sharing plates. Service was attentive but not too overpowering. when in Rotorua make sure you visit this fine dining experience, i will def be going back.

Susan and I had read about this restaurant and decided to try it on Friday, March 29th, 2013. We arrived after 2pm, and it looked closed with one other couple completing their meal. The Chef spotted us and told us that she would be happy to serve us, as she was there anyways. We had a wonderful lunch, with some... More

We went there during the Easter holiday 2013, the restaurant was not full yet the service was very very poor. We waited a long time between courses and not once did any of the waiters came over to ask if we wanted more wine or any other drinks. Very disappointed with the level of service. The interior is stuck in... More

Maybe it was just bad choice, but I have been twice to this restaurant now, and both times came away disappointed. Expectations were high reading all the reviews. I can't complain about service as it is very attentive as you would expect. Presentation of all meals is excellent, starters, mains and deserts all came on large plates, very decoratively. The... More