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 Spring Menu
appetisers + plates to share
BREAD$16
chimichurri butter + Lot8 extra virgin olive oil + dukkha (V)
SOPAIPILLAS$14
pumpkin pastry + pebre (VG)
ŌRA KING SMOKED SALMON PATÉ$26
pickles + bread
OYSTERS$36 ½ doz / $68 1 doz
natural + chimichurri + lemon (GF/DF)
SOUP$19
celeriac + mushroom crumb + chips (V/GF)
BURRATA$27
kawakawa pesto + herbs + pods + sour dough crostini (V)
CHUPE DE PAUA$30
herbs + parmesan breadcrumb crust
WAGYUBEEF FILLET TARTARE$27
cured egg yolk + chips + crème fraiche
CHARCUTERIE BOARD$70
cured meats + cheeses + salmon paté + sopaipillas + pebre + red wine gel + dukkah + breads
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large plates
ÅŒRA KING SALMON$44
maori potato + red cabbage + beurre rosé (GF)
CAULIFLOWER ‘3’ WAYS$32
roasted, purée, caramalised + chickpea + romesco (VG/GF)
BEEF SHORT RIB$48
pearl barley cassoulet + gremolata + pickled onion
LAMB DUO$46
lamb rack + braised shoulder + parsnip purée + jus
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sides
POTATO ANNA$15
confit garlic emulsion + parmesan (V/GF)
SEASONAL LEAF SALAD$15
tamarillo vinaigrette + seeds + pickled onion (VG/GF)
ROASTED BEETROOT$15
spiced walnut + red onion + feta (V/GF)
CHAR GRILLED BROCCOLI$15
preserved lemon dressing + black garlic emulsion + rocket (VG/GF)
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desserts
LIME POSSET$17
lemon cake + blood orange + whipped sour cream
CHOCOLATE PARFAIT$17
coffee gel + chocolate sand + crème fraiche mascarpone + filo gallate
TORTA TRES LECHES$17
three milk cake + crème caramel + meringue
CHEESE FOR TWO$42
red wine gel + crackers
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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.
