REGENT of Rotorua Restaurant and Wine Bar has firmly established itself as one of Rotorua's leading restaurants over recent years.
It offers a selection of Pacific fusion food, elegant cocktails and a sensational boutique wine list.
It has not skimped on its decor either - think glamour with rhinoceros heads, diamantes and crowns. This place has quickly become known as one of the places to go and caters for everything from a quiet breakfast or brunch (we recommend the corn fritters) right through to lunches, tapas and evening meals.
The food is among the best presented we've seen here in Rotorua - and the taste doesn't disappoint either. Hubby remarked, on being presented with his plate, that he felt there should be Masterchef tasting music playing in the background. The starter of a selection of artisan breads and dips ($14) was plenty for two but the mains were the real treat. The aged beef fillet, blue cheese potato rosti, pea puree, mushroom croquette, parsnip crisps, black pepper tuille was to die for, with the beef cooked to perfection and full of flavour. The rosemary crusted lamb rump, whipped kumara, spinach mousse, ratatouille, red currant jus was also a treat for the tastebuds. While the meals are definitely fine dining, we found there was ample food. There's an impressive dessert selection and we can vouch dark chocolate marquise is divinely rich but a perfect ending to a meal.
The service is prompt and friendly. The staff are professional, nothing is too much trouble, and we had our meals quickly. They were quick and observant if anything was needed, and were happy to answer any questions.
