Ratana Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

Located in Rolleston’s town centre, the family run Italian restaurant Ratana is the perfect place to have a quiet meal with family and friends or to celebrate a birthday.

Sample their authentic Italian menu utilising traditional Italian products and recipes paired with beautiful fresh New Zealand-grown produce. 

Head chef Veena and Aman have been in the cooking industry since 2017 and used to run a very popular Italian Restaurant in the North Island.

More info: ratanaitalianrestaurantnz.com

Linguini a I'aragosta

Inspired by the fishermen who make this dish on the coast of Italy, Linguini all'Aragosta is a very rich and decadent Venetian dish. Rolleston’s Ratana Italian Restaurant tosses a mix of succulent seafood in rich sauce, with garlic, fresh ripe cherry tomatoes, and white wine, with homemade pasta.

Fragrant basil leaves impart a fresh, herbaceous finish, elevating each bite to culinary perfection. 

Immerse yourself in the essence of Italian cuisine with this exquisite dish served as an entrée or an appetizer; a true celebration of seafood and tradition.