Palliser Kitchen by Norka
Local. Seasonal. Artisanal. Fine-dining meets laid-back vineyard lunch.
The Palliser Kitchen is led by award-winning Executive ChefNorka Mella Munoz, whose talent, vision, and menu have earned Palliser recognition with a prestigiousCuisineHat in 2025.
Nestled among our organic vineyards in the heart of Martinborough, Wairarapa, the Palliser Kitchen celebrates local, seasonal and artisanal ingredients, crafted into dishes that pair beautifully with Palliser’s world-class wines.
Blending Norka’s Chilean heritage with New Zealand influences, the Palliser Kitchen offers a refined yet relaxed vineyard dining experience — where every plate reflects sustainability, creativity, and the character of our land.
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Palliser Kitchen Summer Menu
appetisers + plates to share
OYSTERS$36 ½ doz / $68 1 doz
natural + chimichurri (GF/DF)
BREAD$16
chimichurri butter + Lot8 extra virgin olive oil + dukkha (V)
SOPAIPILLAS$14
pumpkin pastry + pebre (VG)
ŌRA KING SMOKED SALMON PATÉ$26
pickles + seed crackers
ÅŒRA KING HOT SMOKED SALMON$28
zucchini remoulade + chives + tomato water (GF/DF)
BURRATA$27
kawakawa pesto + cherry tomatoes + herbs + garlic crostini (V)
CHUPE DE PAUA$30
herbs + parmesan breadcrumb crust
WAGYUBEEF CARPACCIO$32
Lot8 olive oil + rocket + parmesan + capers (GF)
SUMMER PODS$28
asparagus + summer pods + zucchini + feta (V/GF)
CHARCUTERIE BOARD$70
cured meats + cheeses + salmon paté + sopaipillas + pebre + wine jelly + dukkah + breads
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large plates
LINE CAUGHT MARKET FISH$46
salsa verde + fennel + asparagus (GF/DF)
RATATOUILLE$32
charred zucchini + eggplant + onion + capsicum (VG/GF)
WAGYU SCOTCH FILLET (served med-rare)$52
potato + asparagus + chimichurri + jus (GF)
SLOW ROAST LAMB SHOULDER$89
(for two people to share)
potato + mint + jus (GF)
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sides
POTATO ANNA$15
confit garlic + parmesan (V/GF)
SUMMER LEAF SALAD$15
tamarillo vinaigrette + seeds (VG/GF)
CHARRED GREEN BEANS$15
chilli oil + red onion (V/GF)
TOMATO SALAD$15
heirloom tomatoes + herbs + Lot8 Olive Oil (VG/GF)
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desserts
PALLISER METHODE ROSE SABAYON$17
grilled peach + marinated berries (V/GF/DF)
CHOCOLATE PARFAIT$17
pineapple + whipped mascarpone (V)
PROFITEROLE$17
pistachio cream diplomat + strawberries (V)
CHEESE FOR TWO$42
red wine gel + crackers + fresh fruit
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we also have a children's menu, and set menus for larger group bookings
*please note* our menu is seasonal and subject to change depending on the availability of local produce. Online menu is indicative. Please advise when booking of any dietary requirements, as most dishes can be adapted.
