Rata
New Zealand
Rātā draws on the South Island's landscape and produce from a central Queenstown address on Ballarat Street. The restaurant takes its name from a native New Zealand tree, carrying that relationship with the land into its identity. Seasonal, locally inspired cooking is at the centre of the menu. Wood panelling and furnishings reflect the surrounding landscapes, giving the room a visual connection with the ingredients and region the kitchen celebrates. The restaurant sits alongside heritage buildings, slightly removed from the busiest streets. Its emphasis on New Zealand produce gives a meal here a regional focus within Queenstown's international dining scene.