Inati

We absolutely loved our experience at Inati. We got the "trust us 6 plates" and it was such a great choice. The highlight for me was the smoked venison and haggis, while my husband enjoyed the crispy artichoke the most. We also relished being able to observe the chef and his team preparing our plates, with our seats at the chef's table. The atmosphere at Inati was also so welcoming, despite it being a fine dining restaurant. We felt so at home the moment we stepped in, with a warm welcome by the funny and friendly Angela, and we even had the chance to speak to the chef Simon a couple of times. Thank you for putting up with our questions while you were all busy preparing our plates! All in all, it was truly an unforgettable experience and the perfect way to cap off our honeymoon on the South Island. We'll definitely be back. Dietary restrictions: No shellfish

Best restaurant we have been to in NZ so far! By no surprise it’s also the most expensive, but worth every penny. The ambiance, service, the food quality is all too notch. Service staff are friendly, welcoming, and most importantly professional. The menu design is very unique, all dishes are designed to be share between two people, very innovative and tradition at the same time. The food really demonstrates their care and the skill of the chef, nothing on their menu is easily duplicable or common, which make them very impressive and unforgettable. We really enjoyed our celebration and will be happy to come back one day.

My god, Inati was the most amazing experience I've ever had in a restaurant. And I don't say that lightly. Each dish was made to perfection and beautifully presented! Thier "trust us" tasting menu was definitely the best option. Such nice variety in all of these unique flavours and food combinations that you would never expect! I would say its well worth checking out at least once or more. I had such a lovely time with my family and will definitely be back next time I'm with them.

Wow! Where do I start .. this is hands down one of the best restaurants/experiences I have ever been to. Their service was top notch, the food TO DIE FOR … the whole evening was 10/10 I absolutely can’t wait to go back. There’s also this great energy in there that you can feel, like everyone gets along really well and are happy. I loved that the food came out slowly like you were on a journey .. it was just so enjoyable thank you so much. My fiancé and I had an incredible date night.

An incredible culinary experience, with impeccable service and atmosphere. The servers were 11/10 professional, and their knowledge of menu items were flawless. Special mention to Joe who’s service was standout. Highly recommend doing the “trust us” with wine pairing, to experience wine that you wouldn’t necessarily have ever tried before, beautifully balanced dishes an absolute must for every foodie.

Trust the chef option is a great way to try a bit of everything and you’ll leave very satisfied. Such creative plates loaded with interesting flavours you won’t find anywhere else like it. It’s certainly an experience

Where to start… This was quite the culinary journey. From the warm and welcoming reception from staff to the little details like having your coats hung up or noticing the staff rinsing empty cans for recycling go you guys! this venue was solid throughout. Especially loved the beautiful brass countertop on the chefs table. We ordered the 8 plates menu option, and had a pescatarian in the group which was accommodated with ease from the BOH. These guys knew what they were doing, each dish was distinct from the last and the flavours used were so different from how you’d normally encounter them. I can’t tell you much more than that, other than to not eat that arvo and definitely treat yourself to the 8 plates. My favourite dish was the leek extravaganza… Awesome use of fresh, in-season, locally sourced produce. Great range of vino and superb cocktails on offer as well. Will be back for sure. Thank you for the kind touch with the happy birthday coconut dessert at the end, what a great spot for a special occasion

Inanti is definitely an experience and one that I would love to repeat. The furniture and crockery are on point making a stylish but relaxed atmosphere. The staff we’re all friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The only slight hesitation I had was that we seldom got the same server and being served by four different people stunted some of the natural flow and enjoyment of service. Having one waiter may elevated this experience to another level that we haven’t experienced since dining overseas… all of the servers in their own right were wonderful. The negroni cocktail was delicious and there was a nice selection of wines. The food is what would bring me back. Delicious! We sampled duck, corn, crayfish and venison. Everything was cooked to perfection. We loved the crumpet and the crayfish dish. They were delicious and unique- bringing some real memories of kiwi culture but taking them to the next level. Would definitely recommend & return. Thanks.

First ever fine dining experience, and I can see why people enjoy it so much. Had no idea what to order so decided to "Trust the Chef" for 8 dish's. Every dish was both interesting and delicious, the staff where super friendly and Simon himself was nice enough to suggest a wine for me as I had absolutely no idea what to get. Thanks again, we have just booked to try Hali and will be sure to come back to Inati sometime soon!

We chose this place because we knew we would gain experience and we did. They give you a good view of your kitchen in action. The dishes were well done and tasted great, our two favorites were the first two we had, the fish fillet in curry leaves and the duck trumpet with blackberry sauce. We picked a nice 2018 Pegasus Bay red. If you want a full dining and immersive experience, this is a great place to visit.

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