RitaAro Valley, Wellington
Rita – New Zealand cuisine
Rita – New Zealand cuisine
Rita – New Zealand cuisine
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New Zealand restaurant · Aro Valley

Rita Restaurant Wellington

Aro Valley, Wellington

Opening hours

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We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Rita. Many New Zealand restaurants in Wellington open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About Rita

If you are looking for a New Zealand restaurant in Aro Valley, Wellington, Rita at the Aro Valley area is one of the places worth knowing about. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

The kitchen focuses on new Zealand cuisine. Dishes typical of this style include venison and roast lamb, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 10 places in Wellington in the Māori & New Zealand category, and Rita is among them. The menu also crosses into international territory.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for Rita. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

On the practical side, the listing notes bookings required, wheelchair accessible and air conditioning. For budgeting, New Zealand restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
DessertsHokey pokey ice cream

Honeycomb ice cream

$9–12

To StartPaua fritter

Seasoned local paua

$18–24

NZ DrinksL&P

Lemon & paeroa

$5–6

MainsSlow-roasted lamb shoulder

With seasonal vegetables

$36–46

NZ DrinksNZ craft beer

Pint

$12–15

MainsWhitebait fritter

On buttered bread with lemon

$24–34

Plan your visit

When is Rita busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at New Zealand 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 Rita

Where is Rita?

Rita is at Aro Valley, Wellington, about 1.1 km from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Rita's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Rita serve?

New Zealand cuisine. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of New Zealand restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Rita?

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

What other restaurants are near Rita?

The closest is 91 Aro Taproom (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Rita

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Aro Valley
91 Aro Taproom – Bar food 10 m
Bar

91 Aro Taproom

91 Aro Street, Aro Valley
Aro Valley, Wellington
Aro Cafe – Vegan food 30 m
Vegan

Aro Cafe

90 Aro Street, Aro Valley
Aro Valley, Wellington
Octo – Japanese food 60 m
Japanese

Octo

102 Aro Street, Aro Valley
Aro Valley, Wellington
Young Shing – Chinese food 330 m
Chinese

Young Shing

Aro Valley
Aro Valley, Wellington
Babaili 370 m
Chinese

Babaili

278 Willis Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Jano Bistro – French food 390 m
French

Jano Bistro

Aro Valley
Aro Valley, Wellington

Other Māori & New Zealand places nearby

Māori & New Zealand in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
HiakaiMount Cook1.1 km
LuLu OceanicTe Aro1.3 km
One80 Restaurant & Lounge BarOriental Bay–1.8 km
Air New Zealand Regional LoungeStrathmore Park–5.3 km
The Strathmore LocalStrathmore Park5.6 km
Khandallah Trading CompanyKhandallah5.8 km