Palliser Kitchen
Set among the organic vineyards of Martinborough, Palliser Kitchen offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience shaped by executive chef Norka Mella Muñoz. Her journey from Wharekauhau Lodge to one of New Zealand’s standout vineyard kitchens is reflected in a menu that helped earn Palliser a Cuisine Hat in 2025. Drawing on her Chilean heritage alongside New Zealand influences, Norka brings a “Chiwi” approach that blends fine-dining technique with a grounded, produce-led philosophy. The menu ce
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- Address
- Palliser Estate Winery, 96, Kitchener Street, Martinborough, Martinborough Community, South Wairarapa District, Wellington, 5711, New Zealand
- Phone
- 06 306 9019
- Website
- palliser.co.nz
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Set among the organic vineyards of Martinborough, Palliser Kitchen offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience shaped by executive chef Norka Mella Muñoz. Her journey from Wharekauhau Lodge to one of New Zealand’s standout vineyard kitchens is reflected in a menu that helped earn Palliser a Cuisine Hat in 2025. Drawing on her Chilean heritage alongside New Zealand influences, Norka brings a “Chiwi” approach that blends fine-dining technique with a grounded, produce-led philosophy. The menu ce
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Cuisine Good Food Guide Selection
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Cuisine Good Food Guide 1 Hat
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