Rata's KitchenPetone, Lower Hutt
Rata's Kitchen – Modern, international-style food
Rata's Kitchen – Modern, international-style food
Rata's Kitchen – Modern, international-style food
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Restaurant · Petone

Rata's Kitchen

Petone, Lower Hutt Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Opening hours

Right now in Lower Hutt6:39 pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Weekly opening hours for Rata's Kitchen
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:30 am – 9:30 pm
Thursday5:30 am – 9:30 pm
Friday5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday5 pm – 10 pm
Sunday5 pm – 9 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Rata's Kitchen

Tucked into the Petone area, Rata's Kitchen serves modern, international-style food to locals and visitors in Petone, Lower Hutt. It is about 2.6 km from central Lower Hutt.

The kitchen focuses on modern, international-style food. Dishes typical of this style include market fish and steak, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 11 international venues we list in Lower Hutt.

Rata's Kitchen opens 5 days a week and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The earliest start is 5:30 am on Wednesdays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Fridays. In total it trades for about 46 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Petone easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Small PlatesSalt and pepper squid

With lime aioli

$18–22

MainsMushroom risotto

With truffle and parmesan

$28–34

MainsChicken supreme

With mushroom and thyme

$32–39

DessertsSeasonal fruit crumble

With custard

$14–17

DessertsCheese board

Local cheeses and crackers

$22–30

Small PlatesSeasonal soup

With bread

$14–18

Plan your visit

When is Rata's Kitchen busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Rata's Kitchen

Where is Rata's Kitchen?

Rata's Kitchen is at Petone, Lower Hutt, about 2.6 km from central Lower Hutt. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Rata's Kitchen's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 5:30 am – 9:30 pm; Thursday 5:30 am – 9:30 pm; Friday 5 pm – 10 pm; Saturday 5 pm – 10 pm; Sunday 5 pm – 9 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Rata's Kitchen closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

What kind of food does Rata's Kitchen serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Rata's Kitchen?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Rata's Kitchen?

The closest is Cafe Chavi (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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