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Martinborough, New Zealand

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
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Palliser Kitchen restaurant in Martinborough, New Zealand
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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

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Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Cuisine Good Food Guide Selection

    Cuisine Good Food Guide

  2. Cuisine Good Food Guide 1 Hat

    Cuisine Good Food Guide