⭐ FeaturedPoco Tapas & Wine
Rotorua's most acclaimed tapas bar, tucked above the Eat Streat dining precinct on Arawa Street. Winner of the Good Food Guide 2025 and multiple Travellers' Choice awards, Poco draws locals and visitors alike for its inventive small plates and impressive wine list. Dog treats are on the menu and dogs are warmly welcomed at outdoor tables, making it a favourite post-walk stop for dog owners.
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Absolutely exceptional. The tapas plates are creative and beautifully presented, and the wine list is one of the best in Rotorua. They gave our dog a treat when we arrived — such a lovely touch.
Poco is in a different league from other Rotorua restaurants. Incredible flavours, great service, and they genuinely love dogs. We sat outside with our lab and the team couldn't have been more welcoming.
Best meal of our whole NZ trip. The pork belly and mushroom dishes were outstanding. Loved that they had proper dog treats on hand — our spaniel was very pleased.
Consistently excellent. Worth every visit. The outdoor area is great for dining with your dog — shaded and spacious enough to feel comfortable. Poco really is the standout dining experience in Rotorua.
Absolutely exceptional. The tapas plates are creative and beautifully presented, and the wine list is one of the best in Rotorua. They gave our dog a treat when we arrived — such a lovely touch.
Poco is in a different league from other Rotorua restaurants. Incredible flavours, great service, and they genuinely love dogs. We sat outside with our lab and the team couldn't have been more welcoming.
Best meal of our whole NZ trip. The pork belly and mushroom dishes were outstanding. Loved that they had proper dog treats on hand — our spaniel was very pleased.
Consistently excellent. Worth every visit. The outdoor area is great for dining with your dog — shaded and spacious enough to feel comfortable. Poco really is the standout dining experience in Rotorua.
Absolutely exceptional. The tapas plates are creative and beautifully presented, and the wine list is one of the best in Rotorua. They gave our dog a treat when we arrived — such a lovely touch.
Poco is in a different league from other Rotorua restaurants. Incredible flavours, great service, and they genuinely love dogs. We sat outside with our lab and the team couldn't have been more welcoming.
Best meal of our whole NZ trip. The pork belly and mushroom dishes were outstanding. Loved that they had proper dog treats on hand — our spaniel was very pleased.
Consistently excellent. Worth every visit. The outdoor area is great for dining with your dog — shaded and spacious enough to feel comfortable. Poco really is the standout dining experience in Rotorua.