Ohakune Tavern

Had a lovely meal at Osteria last night, Sunday. We didn’t have a reservation but they were able to seat two of us with no problem at 17:30. Food was fantastic. We shared the starter bread with garlic and cheese, a small portion but the bread was very light and flavorful. Next up: pork belly risotto and salmon penne, both absolutely delicious! Oh and don’t be fooled by the photo, there was actually a lot of fish hidden underneath the pasta. Be sure to ask for the chili oil if you like a bit of a kick, definitely elevated the dish in my opinion. Lastly we had tiramisu, coffee flavor was bold and rich. Perfect finish to a great night in Italia

I had the pleasure of dining at Osteria Ohakune in New Zealand for dinner today, and it was a fantastic experience. Remember to make a reservation in advance, as the place can get quite busy. To start, we ordered the arancini, and they were surprisingly appetizing. The crispy exterior combined with the creamy and flavorful risotto filling was a delightful treat. For my main course, I opted for the gnocchi with peas and bacon. It was incredibly savory and flavorful, with the combination of tender gnocchi, sweet peas, and smoky bacon creating a wonderful taste sensation. My partner decided on the ribeye, and he couldn't stop raving about it. He said it was one of the best steaks he had ever had. The meat was cooked to perfection, tender, and bursting with delicious flavors. Osteria Ohakune specializes in Italian cuisine, and they truly deliver on that front. Each dish showed great attention to detail and reminded us of the authentic flavors of Italy. The service was friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I highly recommend Osteria Ohakune for anyone who wants a simple yet delightful dining experience with outstanding Italian food.

Cutest Italian restaurant ever. walked in at about 5:45pm on a sunday evening and was immediately assigned a table. the food was amazing and super quick to arrive at our table and the staff were lovely. an awesome place for a little date night:

Lovely place definitely recommend great food, all 3 courses ; great staff ; great atmosphere we’ll be back!!! Thankyou

Had the salmon pasta which was good with side of veges. The side consisted of carrots and beans and one cauliflower floret. Was expecting a variety. And floating in butter and gone cold. Service was generally good but tried to get attention of waitress was not easy (ignored? . We sat in the 'outer ' bit. Later Learnt of area in the inner part with better atmosphere.