Visiting from Australia we were fortunate to secure a dinner reservation at Rita’s. The dining experience was exceptional - from the ambience, service and food sublime. 10/10 - you must go to Rita’s if you are visiting (book ahead!). My only regret is we forgot to tip our amazing waiter!
Our first time at this beautiful little gem in the heart of Te Aro, Wellington. Food was sublime, seasonal and beautifully presented. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and first class. An absolute winner in our view. A brilliant model with a set three course menu that had some extras available. Great wine selection. Would very happily return and can highly recommend to anyone wanting a first class, fine dining experience.
This is a super special spot. The atmosphere balances homely comfort and elegance perfectly, and the set menu was stunning - including my vegan version, which didn't leave me feeling like I was missing out on anything. Our waiter was attentive and gave excellent wine recommendations.
We had a lovely time dining at Rita. The service was very friendly, professional, and attentive. The restaurant is set in a cute narrow building and they make good use of the space. The design is minimalist. We enjoyed all our dishes. Portion sizes are on the smaller side, but you’re not coming here for quantity. It’s about the quality and pairing of the ingredients. You’ll still leave feeling full. Would easily recommend to anyone looking for something new and different. Note the menu changes regularly, I think even daily. Whatever is on the menu that day is what you’ll get. Great if you struggle to make decisions!
My partner and I went to Rita for our birthdays and had one of the best meals of our lives! Their menu changes every day and they offer additional appetizers for an extra price. Every dish that was brought to us was delicious! I have no complaints. The confit duck melted in my mouth, the beef stock complimented the ricotta gnocchi perfectly, and I'm still dreaming of the citrus profiterole. We ordered Negronis to go with our meals and they were very well made. The staff was kind, attentive, and informative. The restaurant is quaint and modern. Altogether, we spent $249. It's pricy, but it's worth it if you want to treat yourself!
Cosy and quiet small restaurant. Not too crowded, not too loud, a perfect place to enjoy an intimate dinner with favourite people. They offer a set menu. As the staff members are very knowledgeable, I felt stress-free to choose from the options. Dishes are very modern and adventurous. Enjoyed everything. It was my birthday dinner, and the staff member organised a nice surprise for me. Their menu changes daily. I look forward to more visits!
This cute and intimate little spot presents a creative prix fixe menu of three courses for $95NZ, decided each night by the chefs (with vegetarian/pescatarian options if notified in advance). Everything was good on a Wednesday night, particularly the lamb tagine and broccoli with blue cheese. We also had lovely, attentive service from Florence. Reservations are essential.
Ashamedly, this is nearly a year late for a review but to date this is my partner’s favourite meal and experience we have had. From Kahlivia, our conscientious and knowledgeable waitress to the phenomenal tasking dishes. We ended up ordering everything from the menu. Highly recommend! I cannot wait to go back to Wellington and eat here again.
Excellent fine dining. Recommended highly. Rita has a two-sitting three course set menu format (plus amuse bouche which was also delicious). We booked in January and the place was full… The owner was there doing service on a Saturday evening which was impressive - shades of Jeremy King and Chris Corbin. Lovely Rita, and her meter was good value! NZ$232 for two (but bear in mind we drank non-alcoholic Tiny beer). Plus just over NZ$8 Uber 8 minutes each way from Grey Street.
Rita is located at 89 Aro Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
You can contact Rita at +64 4 385 4555
You can find directions to Rita by following this map link
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