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Ambrosia Restaurant & Bar has deep roots on Rotorua's dining strip, tracing its story to the city's first licensed restaurant in 1954. The Tutanekai Street venue retains a traditional interior with polished floors, while a large heated outdoor area and retractable ceilings make open air dining practical through changing weather. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks all share the space, giving it the cadence of an all day local rather than a single service restaurant.

Breakfast covers both simple starts and more leisurely plates. Eggs on toast and bacon with eggs keep the foundations familiar, while Benedict adds a richer brunch option. Sweet crepes and bircher muesli move in lighter or sweeter directions. Diners can also build a folded omelette from a selection of fillings, making the morning menu adaptable without losing the straightforward style of the kitchen.

Dinner stretches from pub influenced comfort food to pasta and slower cooked mains. Steak and chips and beer battered fish provide dependable classics, mushroom tagliatelle offers a meat free Italian direction, and lamb shank brings a more substantial choice. The burger list spans beef, pulled pork, Korean chicken and vegetarian versions, so a group can take quite different routes through the menu while still eating at the same relaxed table.

Bar snacks, pizza and children's meals widen the occasions beyond the main dining periods. Daily specials introduce change, while live music on Fridays and Sundays and the Wednesday open mic give some evenings an entertainment focus. Guests can therefore use Ambrosia for a morning coffee, a family meal, drinks with food or a music night, with the covered outdoor area helping those different visits flow across the seasons.

Address: 1096 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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Ambrosia Restaurant & Bar Menu

Breakfast

Available Every Day Till 3:30pm. Dietary codes: GFO = gluten-free option, NF = nut-free, NFO = nut-free option, DF = dairy-free.

Eggs on Toast
$12

Eggs Any Style, Toasted Ciabatta, Whipped Butter

Bacon & Eggs
$22

Honey Cured Streaky Bacon, Eggs Any Style, Toasted Ciabatta, Whipped Butter

Birch Muesli
$17

Overnight Apple Juice Soaked Oats, Shredded Apple, Forest Berry Compote, Banana, Vanilla Coconut Vegan Yoghurt

Folded Omelette
$24

Your Choice of 3 Toppings, Streaky Bacon, Sauteed Mushroom, Spinach, Tomato, Onion, Grated Cheese, Feta Cheese

Waffledaddy
$24

Crispy Fried Chicken, Hot Waffle, Whipped Cream, Chilli Infused Maple Syrup

Eggs Benedict
$22

Poached Eggs, Toasted Ciabatta, Wilted Spinach, Hollandaise Sauce

The Hash
$23

Crushed Roasted Potatoes, Spinach, Sauteed Mushroom, Poached Egg, Hollandaise Sauce

Soft Poached Egg & Chickpea Tagine
$22

Slow Cooked Cumin Spiced Chickpeas, Tomato & Bell Pepper, Soft Poached Eggs, Feta, Housemade Toasted Ciabatta

Mixed Grill
$29.90

Eggs Any Style, Streaky Bacon, Grilled Tomato, Kransky Sausage, Baked Beans, Creamy Mushrooms, Hash Brown, Toasted Ciabatta, Whipped Butter

Lambs Fry & Bacon
$29

Thinly Sliced Sauteed Lambs Fry, Bacon & Mushroom Creamed Sauce, Caramelised Onions, Roasted Potato, Housemade Toasted Ciabatta

Brekkie Burger
$28

Gourmet Beef Patty, Streaky Bacon, Fried Egg, American Cheddar, Hash Brown, Soft Burger Bun, BBQ Sauce

Avocado Toast
$21

Avocado, Citrus, Radish, Rocket, Dukkah, Chilli, Feta, Toasted Housemade Ciabatta

Sweet Crepes
$21

Folded Sweet Crepes, Forest Berry Compote, Hazelnut Spread, Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Sides

Eggs Any Style
$4

Eggs Any Style (Each)

Streaky Bacon
$7
Smoked Salmon
$7.50
Kransky Sausage
$5
Creamy Mushrooms
$5
Sauteed Mushrooms
$5
Avocado Half
$4
Grilled Tomato Half
$4
Small Fries / Large Fries
Small $7 / Large $12
Hash Brown
$5

Hash Brown (Each)

Toasted Housemade Ciabatta
$4

(2 Pieces)

Gluten Free Toast
$4

(2 piece)

To Start

Housemade Bread Selection
$20

Selection of Housemade Artisan Breads, Roasted Dukkah, Olive Oil, Hummus, Whipped Butter

Lamb Greek
$29

Seared Lamb Loin, Hummus, Cucumber, Capsicum, Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Romaine Lettuce, Feta, Olives, Mint Yoghurt, Pomegranate Balsamic Glaze

Steampot Mussels
$35

Green Lipped Mussels, Garlic & White Wine Cream sauce, Toasted Housemade Ciabatta

Chef's Soup of the Day
$20

Freshly Made, Please Ask For Today’s Choice, Toasted Housemade Ciabatta, Whipped Butter

Mac & Cheese Bites
$19

Crumbed Macaroni & Creamy Cheese Bites, Truffle Aioli, Rocket, Balsamic Glaze, Shaved Parmesan

Charred Asparagus & Prawns
$28

Garlic White Wine Poached Prawns, Charred Asparagus, Rocket, Crisped Prosciutto, Hollandaise Sauce

Cold Artisan Platter
$35

Prosciutto & Pesto Crostini, Mushroom Parfait, Crispy Parmesan on Focaccia, Poached Pear & Blue Cheese on Fruit Loaf, Spiced Garlic Ficelle, Smoked Salmon & Ricotta on Multi Grain Toast

Caesar
$27.50

Ciabatta Croutons, Crisped Prosciutto, Shaved Parmesan, Soft Poached Egg, Romaine Lettuce

Seared Beef Carpaccio
$20

Rare Seared Beef Tenderloin, Mustard dressing, Rocket, Shaved Parmesan, Balsamic Glaze, Pickled Onion, Ciabatta Croutons

Growers Choice & Beetroot
$8

Roasted Beetroot, Baby Carrots, Avocado, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Lettuce, Spiced Dukkah, Maple & Mustard Dressing

Spiced Garlic Ficelles
$17

Spiced Garlic Butter, Melted Cheese, Toasted Homemade Bread

Salads

Mushroom Parfait
$24

Housemade Focaccia, Mushroom Parfait, Basil Pesto, Parmesan Crisp, Olive Dust

Smoked Salmon
Full Size $24 / Half Size $16

Smoked Salmon, Roasted Beetroot, Mint Yoghurt, Fresh Orange Segments, Balsamic Glaze, Rocket

Tuna Tartare
$26

Line Caught Fresh Diced Tuna, Avocado, Roasted Sesame, Pickled Ginger, Mango Salsa

Poached Pear
$26

Red Wine Poached Pear, Lettuce, Goat Cheese, Walnuts, Pomegranate Balsamic Glaze, Orange Segments, Crisp Prosciutto

Lunch Menu

Everyday From 11am Till 3:30pm

Fish & Chips
$29

Tiger Beer Battered Fish Of The Day, Chunky Fries, Lemon, Tartare Sauce

Lamb Shank
$29

Slow Cooked Lamb Shank, Chickpea Tagine, Buttery Mash Potatoes, Romesco Sauce

Tomato Basil Tagliatelle
$27

Housemade Tagliatelle Pasta, Creamy Tomato Basil Pesto Sauce, Crispy Prosciutto, Shaved Parmesan

Sirloin & Chips 200g
$29

Prime Aged Cut, Chunky Fries, Red Wine Jus, Fresh Garden Salad

Scotch & Chips 250g
$29

Prime Aged Cut, Chunky Fries, Red Wine Jus, Fresh Garden Salad

Burgers & Sandwiches

Gourmet Beef
$29

Double Homemade Beef Patties, American Cheddar, Streaky Bacon, Caramelised Onions, Pickle, Lettuce, Tomato House Burger Sauce, Toasted Bun

Pulled Porker
$25

Slow Braised Pulled Pork, Chipotle Aioli, Slaw, Toasted Bun

Korean Chicken
$26

Korean Fried Chicken Thigh Fillet, Korean Sauce, sriracha Aioli, Slaw, Crispy Onions

Classic Kiwi
$27

Homemade Beef Patty, American Cheddar, Streaky bacon, Fried Egg, Beetroot, Lettuce, Tomato

Kumara & Corn
$21

Kumara & Corn Patty, Fresh Garden Lettuce, Slaw, Avocado, Sweet Chilli Sauce

Fish Fillet
$27

Beer Battered Fish Fillet, Lettuce, Pickled Onion, Tartare Sauce

Philly Steak Sandwich
$22

Aged NZ Beef, Homemade Hoagie Roll, Onion Red Pepper Jam, American Cheddar, Cheese Sauce, Chipotle Aioli

Pizza

Margherita
$22

Classic Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Neapolitan Sauce, Fresh Basil Pesto

New York
$26

Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Neapolitan Sauce

Pulled Porker
$27.50

Slow Cooked Pulled Pork, Bacon, Caramelised Onion, Mozzarella, Chipotle Aioli, Sesame Seeds

BBQ Chicken
$25

Smoked Chicken, Cheese, BBQ Sauce, Capsicum, Red Onion, Chipotle Aioli

Garlic Prawn
$27

Garlic Butter, Neapolitan Sauce, Grilled Garlic Prawns, Mozzarella, Romesco Sauce

Bar Menu

Cold Artisan Platter
$35

Prosciutto & Pesto Crostini, Mushroom Parfait, Crispy Parmesan on Focaccia, Poached Pear & Blue Cheese on Fruit Loaf, Spiced Garlic Ficelle, Smoked Salmon & Ricotta on Multi Grain Toast

Chunky Fries
$12

Cheese Sauce, Bacon, Jalapeno, Truffle Aioli

Chicken Wings
$24

Twice Cooked, Chipotle & Texas Rub, Ranch Sauce

Beef Nachos
$22

Low ‘n’ Slow Cajun Beef, Beans, Capsicum, Cheese Sauce, Guacamole, Sour Cream

Hot Tasters Platter
$35

Crispy Chicken Wings & Ranch, Loaded Fries, Spiced Cheesy Garlic Bread, Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli Sauce

Not Beef Nachos
$19

(VEGETARIAN) Low ‘n’ Slow Cajun Cooked Beans, Capsicum, Cheese Sauce, Guacamole, Sour Cream

Salt N Pepper Squid
$20

Fried Calamari, Crispy Shallots, Chipotle Aioli

Popcorn Chicken
$21

Buttermilk Infused Chicken Bites, Sriracha Aioli, Sliced Pickle

Pulled Pork Sliders
$23

Slow Cooked Pulled Pork, Asian Slaw, Chipotle Aioli

Chicken Bao Buns
$25.50

Bao Buns, Buttermilk Chicken, Asian Slaw, Sriracha Aioli, Korean Dressing

Fish Taco
$24.50

Beer Battered Fish of the Day, Slaw, Toasted Tortilla, Chipotle Ailoi

Homemade Breads

Spiced Garlic Ficelles
$13

Spiced Garlic Butter, Melted Cheese, Toasted Homemade Bread

Housemade Bread Selection
$12 / $20

Selection of Housemade Artisan Breads, Roasted Dukkah, Olive Oil, Hummus, Whipped Butter

Kids Kai Menu

Cheese Burger
$16

NZ Beef Pattie, American Cheddar Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Soft Bun, Fries

Mac 'n' Cheese
$11

Creamy & Cheesy Baked Macaroni Pasta

Chicken Tenders
$14

Crispy Chicken Tenders, Fries

Fish 'n' Chips
$15

Battered Fish of the Day, Fries

Hot Cuppa Soup
$9

Small Soup of the Day, Toasted Bread

Cheese on Toast
$10

Grilled Cheese on Toasted Bread

Cheesy Weezies
$8

Small Basket of Fries, Smothered in Cheese Sauce

Hot Waffle & Ice Cream
$12

Duo of Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Waffle, Chocolate Sauce, Chocolate Crumb

Chocolate Brownie
$10

Warm Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce

Strawberry Mousse
$10

Whipped Strawberry Mousse, Lady Fingers, Chocolate sauce

Specials

Mussel Madness
$25

Monday. 1kg Mussels & Pint of Tiger

Two Timing Tuesday
$30

Any Burger & a Pint of Tiger

Saucy Saturday
$25

Chicken Wings & Pint

Sunday Sessions
$35

Happy Hour & Pizza & Pint (2-4pm)

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