atticus finch

terribale experience in this restaurant waiting for the meal for one hour still not coming. finally cancel the order left this restaurant. do not recommended at all

an odd restaurant with an odd name. the menu was similar to tapas with larger serving share plates (you want to be in a group to enjoy the variety) so i asked for sangria. wait staff explained that they had their own creation and it was delicious. food is brought to you as soon as it is prepared so if you want a longer experience order after each creation is delivered. we were only able to finish 4 dishes but each of them was perfect. polenta perfectly seasoned shaped into large fingers atop a creamy sauce. crunchy, crunchy chicken strips concealing soft chicken with a pleasant chipotle. pork belly sliced thinly with very crispy skin and a lentil salad that is a standout on its own. maybe atticus finch isn't such a strange name - this menu is a surprising mixture of  cuisines lovingly and simply presented with real taste.

we wandered around eat street checking out menus and settled on atticus finch because the elements on each dish looked really interesting. had the most enjoyable meal. all dishes delicious. had chicken and sirloin plates brownie and cheesecake desserts. the cheesecake was my favourite a peanut butter banana cheesecake with biscuit base with salted caramel popcorn topping and fine chocolate shavings. whoa! i high-fived the waitress! we're going back for sure.

the back story: wandering through the streets of rotorua brought us to delightful gathering of food places. termed "eat streat" this was a collection of contemporary modern eating establishments. atticus finch came up on rating well on tripadvisor so we decided to go check it out.

setting: upon checking out the menu, we were immediately met with a friendly wait staff taking us to a nice outdoor table with outside heating. the seating was a little cramped between tables but otherwise the outdoor area was welcoming and comfortable despite the cooler temperatures outside.

food: the menu had lots of food choices from small to large plates. the menu here is designed for sharing and the waiter helpfully guided us as to what to try and portion sizes. we were not disappointed. we tried the polenta chips and chorizo croquettes to start. the chips were crunchy and had a delightful aioli on the side. the croquettes were equally tantalizing on the taste buds with surprise chorizo pieces hidden inside pockets of warm potato. a red pepper dip accompaniment deemed to be a good companion. the beef short rib was the main deal of the night though with the beef tenderly falling off the bones. the parsnip puree side was a bit less suited but when mixed with the marinade took away the edge of the parsnip. the slow roast lamb was a little bit less certain as i'm not a fan of mint and there was quite a bit of this despite it not being mentioned on the menu. nevertheless the meat was well cooked and tender and the sweet honey kumara a perfect side to the lamb. all in all, it was a satisfying meal albeit a little on the pricey side for the serving size, which is what brings it down a point.

occasion : nice evening out in a modern contemporary environment.

revisit potential : 8/10

came with a large group. food was awesome. service was great too. service getting food out was a little slow, even with a pre order it didn’t come out at once.

meals were absolutely divine! service was amazing, portions were decent and the lamb and pork was cooked perfectly ✨ amazing

not worth the hype....
had dinner here, food 3/5. lamb rump, mushroom salad and fried chicken. mushroom dish had a lot of chopped nuts which made the texture annoying. chicken gave me a shock as it was red inside, the waiter assured me it was the marinade not the cook though, the orange and sesame flavours mixed into the chicken was a bit weird though.
lamb dish had some cool flavours, the meat flavour got lost though amongst the rest, i think this dish has changed recently, not the same as previous photos.
service was 5/5, prompt and helpful, dishes came out quickly even with a full restaurant.
ambience, thoughtful and most importantly warm in winter 4/5

spent a lovely night in atticus finch. service was friendly and accommodating.
we had lamb rump(3/5), beef rendang(4.5/5), fried haloumi(5/5) and mojito(1/5). lamb rump was a bit disappointing tho which was not the normal lamb rump we always have. this one tasted like bbq lamb with tons of cumins. beef rendang was nice and very tender. fried haloumi was legit, highly recommend it.

food was good but on the pricy end of what you get. service was absolutely horrible as per the service of all the restaurants on eat street

heard a lot of good things about this place so we decided to dine here last night and we are truly not disappointed! we know the idea of tapas/ plate sharing so between the two of us we ordered two small plates and one large plate, if we didn't go to the pub for a snack and drink before we would have definitely ordered another plate. we have never ordered anything vegan but i must say this place really catered vegetarian and vegan so well! we ordered the pulled jackfruit and it is really well presented and taste amazingmy favourite dish of the night!!!

really lovely atmosphere, and the staff were very friendly. there are even blankets for those that are sitting outside, which was a nice surprise. however, the portions/serving sizes were a bit too small for our liking. the food was delicious, but i just wish we got more (for the price). lastly the service could have been faster but we did come just as it was starting to get busy, so i can understand why.

i do enjoy the sharing plates here with a group of people. the food is always beautifully cooked and bought out together. the chicken and vegetarian small plates are always delicious. a little on the pricier side, but the food and service make up for it.

we weren’t disappointed sharing spiced rubbed lamb rump steak, marinated chargrilled chicken. the menu catered for a wide variety. friendly service and we didn’t have to wait long for food to arrive. it was a cold night but the outdoor gas heaters and throws made for a snug atmosphere. not too noisey. will come here when in town again

three days in rotorua, three nights dining at atticus finch - tasted all main sharing plates. in each sitting we had the spicy lamb rump - definitely a must try! the chargrilled chicken and roti pulled pork were also our favourites. we licked the plates clean. the staff were very friendly and the pleasant experiences were complemented well with the warm vibe. highly recommended restaurant. a highlight in our nz trip.

taste: 5
aesthetics: 5
service: 5
ambience: 4.5

an entire separate vegan menu!
we weren't sure what we'd find in rotorua for vegan food but were blown away by atticus finch. we ordered the roast green veges, fried cauliflower, and portobello hazelnut dishes, and every one was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. the staff were very friendly and helpful, great atmosphere, not too loud, and reasonably priced.
we also ordered some house made non-alcoholic cocktails that were amazing. we can't recommend this place enough for vegans. a real highlight of our trip.