Urbano Bistro has served Rotorua from the corner of Fenton and Grey Streets since 2007, changing character as the day moves on. Mornings and afternoons have the ease of a contemporary cafe, with coffee, baking and casual cooked meals, while evening service turns the spacious room into an informal modern bistro. That day-to-night identity lets the same venue handle a family brunch, a drink after work, an intimate dinner or a larger business gathering without feeling tied to one occasion.

New Zealand produce provides the kitchen's foundation. Urbano sources fresh ingredients from farmers and producers around the country, then works them into contemporary combinations rather than committing to one regional cuisine. The approach is deliberately broad: the dinner menu may use chicken, pork, venison, beef, lamb, duck or fresh fish, and changing specials keep the selection responsive. A wine list led by New Zealand bottles reinforces the connection between the food and its local ingredients.

Daytime food moves from light cafe choices to complete lunches. French toast and maple-toasted muesli cover the sweeter end of brunch, while the Urbano steak sandwich offers something more substantial. Freshly baked muffins, slices, cakes and biscuits sit alongside burgers, burritos and dumplings. The drinks list is equally useful through the morning and afternoon, pairing coffee and other hot drinks with fresh juice, fruit smoothies and thick shakes.

Casual mains give the daytime menu plenty of range: fish and chips use nori tempura with tomato-chilli jam and wasabi aioli, while chicken and mushroom burgers layer cheese, relish and crisp vegetables into soft buns. Pasta and a changing curry add further options before the bistro's evening emphasis on composed meat and fish dishes takes over. A children's menu keeps family tables in mind, preserving Urbano's relaxed welcome even as the cooking becomes more polished after dark.

Address: 289 Fenton Street, Glenholme, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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Urbano Bistro Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Grazing Board

for two $55 / for four $105

cold: selection of breads / chorizo / assorted cold cuts / smoked salmon / marinated mussels / mixed olives / sun dried tomatoes / balsamic onions / fire roasted peppers / aged cheddar / blue cheese / cumin gouda / havarti / crackers / dips / seasonal fruits; hot: breaded button mushrooms / pork cigar / marinated prawn / salt and pepper squid / crumbed chicken tenders / arancini / fish goujons / garden salad / onion rings / crispy paprika potatoes / tartare sauce / marinara sauce / aioli

Breads

Bruschetta

$19.90

home-made focaccia / roasted squash with sage and parmesan cheese shavings / chickpeas and caramelised onion / fire roasted peppers with capers / balsamic syrup / black pearls

Garlic Baguette

$15.90

garlic, herb butter / mozzarella

Breads and Dips

$19.50

dukkah – pistachio, almonds, spices / whipped feta and roasted peppers / spiced honey carrots and borlotti beans

Soup

Soup of the Day

$23.90

wait staff will advise / ciabatta

Urbano Chowder

$27.90

coconut lime / seafood chowder / ciabatta

Entrée

Scallops

$30.90

pan seared scallops / textures of pears: fresh, poached, dehydrated / baby beets / arugula / blue cheese / popping lemons / cider and roasted shallots dressing

Dumplings

$25.90

pork and chives / pan fried / black bean chilli sauce / wombok salad / crispy shallots / asian style soy ginger dressing / toasted sesame seeds

Prawns

$30.50

marinated prawns / white beans puree / saffron poached apples / candied chilli bacon / baby spinach / edamame beans / lemon dressing / micro greens

Pâté

$27.90

our own chicken liver pâté / port wine jelly / pickled red onions / baby cornichon / fig and walnut toast

Mussels

$26.90

new zealand green lipped mussels / ginger, lemongrass and white wine infused coconut cream broth / tomato, onion and parsley salad / chunky ciabatta

Sweetbreads

$26.50

battered new zealand lamb sweetbreads / fricassee of mushrooms, green peas and bacon / crispy capers / balsamic glaze / rocket leaves

Salads

Urbano Salad

$26.90

baby spinach and mesclun salad mix / julienne vegetables / grapes / blue cheese / baby beets / roasted kumara / candied pecans / fresh mandarin / passionfruit pops / cider and orange dressing

Grains and Legumes Salad

$25.90 / free-range dukkah crusted chicken tenderloins + $10.90 / marinated prawns + $10.90 / marinated grilled haloumi + $10.90 / smoked salmon + $12.90

rocket leaves and baby spinach / trio of quinoa / beluga lentils / maple roasted pumpkin and shallots / crunchy seeds cluster / sauerkraut / dried cranberries / toasted walnuts / parmesan and peppercorn dressing

Vegetable Spring Rolls

$26.90

onion / garlic / ginger / rice noodles / shredded green cabbage / julienne carrots / tofu / kumara / house made spiced vinegar / salad mix

Mains

Scotch Fillet

$55.90

premier new zealand beef scotch / potato gateau / white beans puree / olives and tomato relish / roasted broccolini and pumpkin / 3 peppercorn sauce

Lamb

prime new zealand lamb / med rare / whipped smoked feta and roasted peppers / grapes, apricot, roasted shallots and slivered almonds relish / petite carrots / cavolo nero / agria mashed potatoes / rosemary infused jus Price: POA

Pork

$45.90

pork belly roast / orange, ginger and chilli glazed kumara and parsnips / warm napa cabbage and bacon salad / bourbon infused apples / cider and mustard cream sauce

Fish of the Day

wait staff will advise Price: POA

Chicken

$44.90

free range chicken breast / dukkah crumbed / mushroom, ham and cheese stuffing / silver beet risotto /roasted seasonal roots vegetables / arugula and pinot noir poached pears salad / roast chicken jus

Pasta of the Day

wait staff will advise Price: POA

Urbano Burger

free-range dukkah crusted chicken tenderloins $31.90 / angus beef pattie $33.90 / portobello mushroom or marinated haloumi $30.90

potato bun / creamy havarti cheese / bacon and onion jam / pickled red cabbage / beetroot ketchup / aioli / fries / urbano seasoning

Vegetarían

$32.90 / free-range dukkah crusted chicken tenderloins + $10.90 / marinated prawns + $10.90 / marinated grilled haloumi + $10.90 / smoked salmon + $12.90

vegan curry / pumpkin / chickpea / cauliflower / green chilli / baby spinach / garam masala / coconut cream / roasted cashew / yoghurt / coriander / rice / naan bread

Desserts

Affogato

$25.40

vanilla ice-cream / espresso / biscotti / choice of – amaretto, baileys, chocolate, cointreau, frangelico, kahlua, vanilla

Banana Spring Rolls

$25.40

coconut sorbet / jackfruit jam / butterscotch sauce / whipped cream / chocolate soil

Banana Spring Rolls – Little Person’s Option

$15.40

Crème Brulee

$25.40

vanilla / pistachio pebbles / biscotti / whipped cream

Dessert of the Day

$25.40

(wait staff will advise)

Sans Rival

$23.90

crispy layered pavlova / cashew nuts / butter icing / berry compote / vanilla ice-cream / whipped cream / balsamic pearls

Sundae

$22.40

vanilla ice- cream / kawa-kawa lemon curd or berry compote / honey roasted almonds / crushed meringue / whipped cream

Sundae

$23.40

coconut sorbet / passionfruit syrup / jackfruit jam / roasted coconut flakes

Sundae Little Person’s Option

$13.90

(choice of chocolate, caramel, passionfruit or strawberry topping)

Cheese

Cheese Selection

for one $30.40 / for two $41.90 / for a crowd $52.90

selection of blue kikorangi / smoked cheddar / cumin seed gouda / creamy havarti / cracker selection / pickled red onions / baby cornichons / seasonal fruits

Little Person’s Menu

gluten and wheat free options available

Crumbed Chicken Tenderloins

$19.90

fries or salad option

Fresh Tempura Fish

$19.90

fries or salad option

Lasagna

$24.90

beef mince / melted cheese / mozzarella

Pizza

$19.90

bacon / pineapple / cheese / fries or salad option

Sides

Mashed Agria Potato

$16.90

garlic chips / gravy

Fries

$13.90

homemade seasoning / aioli / tomato sauce

Garden Salad

$14.90

gourmet salad mix / spiced chickpeas / grapes / crisp julienne garden salad vegetables / tomato / cucumber / urbano dressing

Charred Slender Stem Broccoli

$14.90

miso-mushroom puree / mushroom soil

Brunch – Breads

Bruschetta

$19.90

home-made focaccia / roasted squash with sage and parmesan cheese shavings / chickpeas and caramelised onion / fire roasted peppers with capers / balsamic syrup / black pearls

Garlic Baguette

$15.90

garlic, herb butter / mozzarella

Bread and Dips

$19.50

dukkah – pistachio, almonds, spices / whipped feta and roasted peppers / spiced honey carrots and borlotti beans

Brunch Mains

Eggs Benedict

$30.90 / smoked salmon + $2.90

toasted ciabatta / free-range poached eggs / home-made hollandaise / seeds cluster / crunchy potato cake / baby spinach / grilled tomato with either: streaky bacon / portobello mushrooms / smoked salmon

Fish of the Day

$30.50

battered fish / nori tempura / crispy fries / urbano seasoning / flying fish roe / gourmet salad mix / home-made tartare sauce

Bacon and Eggs

$22.50

bacon / free-range eggs any style / chunky toast

Urbano Steak and Chips

$31.90

prime new zealand beef; med-rare / garden salad / charred red capsicum and capers / roasted onions with red wine and balsamic vinegar / portobello mushroom / sun dried tomato aioli / fries / urbano seasoning

Egg Omelette of the Day

$26.50

open faced omelette / wait staff will advise / three free-range eggs / chunky toast / garden salad / sweet tomato and smoked chipotle relish

Urbano Salad

$26.90

baby spinach and mesclun salad mix / julienne vegetables / grapes / blue cheese / baby beets / roasted kumara / candied pecans / fresh mandarin / passionfruit pops / cider and orange dressing

Grains and Legumes Salad

$25.90 / free-range dukkah crusted chicken tenderloins + $10.90 / marinated prawns + $10.90 / marinated grilled haloumi + $10.90 / smoked salmon + $12.90

French Toast

$26.50

chunky brioche / banana / bacon / mixed berry compote / crushed meringue / seasonal fresh fruits / maple syrup

Urbano Burger

free-range dukkah crusted chicken tenderloins $31.90 / angus beef pattie $33.90 / portobello mushroom or marinated haloumi $30.90

potato bun / creamy havarti cheese / bacon and onion jam / pickled red cabbage / beetroot ketchup / aioli / fries / urbano seasoning

Curry of the Day

$29.90

cardamon basmati rice / naan bread

Urbano Big Boy

$31.90

bacon / breakfast sausage / black pudding / free-range eggs any style / crunchy potato cake / grilled tomato / portobello mushrooms / home-made hollandaise / chunky toast

Urbano Hobo

$30.90

fried potatoes / mushrooms / onion / chorizo / baby spinach / roasted onion with red wine and balsamic vinegar / free-range poached eggs / home-made hollandaise / chunky toast / grilled tomato

Vegetarían

$32.90 / free-range dukkah crusted chicken tenderloins + $10.90 / marinated prawns + $10.90 / marinated grilled haloumi + $10.90 / smoked salmon + $12.90

vegan curry / pumpkin / chickpea / cauliflower / green chilli / baby spinach / garam masala / coconut cream / roasted cashew / yoghurt / coriander / rice / naan bread

Fries

$13.90

home-made seasoning / aioli / tomato sauce

Pâté

$27.90

our own chicken liver pâté / port wine jelly / pickled red onions / baby cornichon / fig and walnut toast

Brunch – Desserts

Affogato

$25.40

vanilla ice-cream / espresso / biscotti / choice of – amaretto, baileys, chocolate, cointreau, frangelico, kahlua, vanilla

Banana Spring Rolls

$25.40

coconut sorbet / jackfruit jam / butterscotch sauce / whipped cream / chocolate soil

Banana Spring Roll Little Person’s Option

$15.40

Crème Brulee

$25.40

vanilla / pistachio pebbles / biscotti / whipped cream

Dessert of the Day

$25.40

(wait staff will advise)

Sans Rival

$23.90

crispy layered pavlova / cashew nuts / butter icing / berry compote / vanilla ice-cream / whipped cream / balsamic pearls

Sundae

$22.40

vanilla ice-cream / kawa-kawa lemon curd or berry compote / honey roasted almonds / crushed meringue / whipped cream

Sundae

$23.40

coconut sorbet / passionfruit syrup / jackfruit jam / roasted coconut flakes

Sundae Little Person’s Option

$13.90

(choice of chocolate, caramel, passionfruit or strawberry topping)

Coconut Sorbet

$23.40

passionfruit syrup / jackfruit jam / roasted coconut flakes

Brunch – Cheese

Cheese

for one $30.40 / for two $41.90 / for a crowd $52.90

selection of blue kikorangi / smoked cheddar / cumin seed gouda / creamy havarti / cracker selection / pickled red onions / baby cornichons / seasonal fruits

Brunch – Grazing Board

Grazing Board

for two $55 / for four $105

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz

$18

aperol / sparkling wine / tonic or soda water

Bloody Mary

$18

vodka / spiced tomato juice / celery

Cosmopolitan

$22.50

vodka / cointreau / cranberry juice / lime

Express Yourself

$25

coffee / vanilla vodka / kahlua / baileys / cream

Virgin Cocktails

Peach and Mango Delight

glass $11.90 / carafe $30

peach and mango black tea / lemon

Berry Buck

$11.90

berries / ginger beer / lemon

Pineapple Punch

$11.90

pineapple juice / cucumber / apple

Lychee Sour

$11.90

lychee / lime / soda water

Sparkling & Methode

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV, France

$180

Premium French Champagne

Langmeil Stelle Nere Sparkling Shiraz, Barossa Valley

$120

Bold, dark, rich & juicy with an amazingly fine bead, its saucy & savoury with suede like tannins

Nautilus Cuvée NV, Marlborough

$85

Elegant, finely structured NZ sparkling

Dunes & Greene Brut NV, South Australia

200ml $17 / $60

Delicate aromas of lemon zest, fresh strawberries and cream, a full flavoured sparkling wine with a refined finish

White Wines

Saint Clair ‘Wairau Reserve’ Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

$16 / $68

Premium Sauv, fragrant with passionfruit, gooseberry and blackcurrant bud RECOMMENDED

Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

$15.50 / $60

Lovely combination of mineral and tropical flavours

Peregrine Pinot Gris, Central Otago

$16 / $68

Dry in style with lovely texture and fresh flavours

Cable Bay Pinot Gris, Awatere Valley

$15.50 / $60

Fresh white florals of rose and jasmine, complemented by lifted aromatics of pear, subtle spice and a touch of honey

Red Wines

Misha’s Vineyard Cantata Pinot Noir, Central Otago

$17 / $72

Plum and raspberry with hints of chocolate and vanilla

Pencarrow Pinot Noir, Martinborough

$16 / $68

Ripe, dark berry minerals and plum fruits. RECOMMENDED

Smith & Sheth Cru Heretaunga Syrah, Hawke’s Bay

$17 / $72

Deep ruby red colour. Aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, red liquorice,and delicate floral notes

Langmeil Hangin’ Snakes Shiraz, Barossa Valley

$15.50 / $60

Aromas of satsuma plum, & Mulberry with floral & savoury notes. Medium bodied, spicy with a hint of licorice

From the Top Shelf

Wines and vintage are subject to availability

Greywacke Chardonnay, Marlborough

$88

Organic, layers of ripe fruit and vanilla french oak flavours

Marc Bredif Vouvray Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley

$85

Chenin Blanc, bright flavours of citrus, elderflower & pear. The palate is round, rich & fruity with a fresh pineapple finish. A perfect accompaniment with seafood.

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, France

$85

Full-bodied, rich and intensely aromatic

Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah, Hawke’s Bay

$95

Captivating floral and perfumed aromas of raspberries and blackberries, along with hints of Chinese five spice, black liquorice and vanilla bean

Coffee

Espresso / Long Black / Americano

$5.90

Macchiato Short / Long

Short $6 / Long $6.80

Flat White / Cappuccino / Latte

$6 / $6.80

Beers

Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale

$12.50

Mata Manuka Golden Ale

$12.50

Lakeman Primate Pilsner

$12.50

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Urbano Bistro Menu

Urbano Bistro Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Grazing Board

Breads

Soup

Entrée

Salads

Mains

Desserts

Cheese

Little Person’s Menu

Sides

Brunch – Breads

Brunch Mains

Brunch – Desserts

Brunch – Cheese

Brunch – Grazing Board

Cocktails

Virgin Cocktails

Sparkling & Methode

White Wines

Red Wines

From the Top Shelf

Coffee

Beers

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