welcome

At Rātā, every table tells a story — of the people, the place, and the season. Whether it’s a quiet evening for two or a long dinner with friends, we welcome you to share in the warmth of our dining room. Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, Rātā is where food and connection meet.

Te Nuku, 43 Ballarat St

Queenstown, 9348

Monday - Sunday

5pm - til late

+64 3 442 93931

Email: reservations@ratarestaurant.com

During this pause, we’re reminded of what anchors our cooking: the generosity of this place.

A moment to take in the richness of what grows, gathers, and thrives here in the South.

Our doors will open again on the 12th of November.

While Rātā is being refreshed, we’re taking time to reflect on the flavours that shape us.

A moment to honour the abundance we’re surrounded by and the character of the South.

Our doors will open again on the 12th of November.

While the restaurant is being refreshed, we wanted to share a small reminder of what awaits.

A little visual taste of the simplicity and care at the heart of Rātā.

We reopen on 12 November, and we can’t wait to welcome you back.

Behind closed doors there is a quiet rhythm of hands restoring, tasting, and building.

The team is bringing new energy to familiar spaces, shaping something that feels both renewed and deeply familiar.

When Rātā reopens, you’ll find the same

For more than a decade we have listened to the rhythm of the seasons and the generosity of the land that shapes what we create.

This renewal is part of that rhythm, a moment to pause, to refine, and to keep moving forward with care.

Grounded in whe