Northern Italy meets Central Otago
meets fine dining

In 2019 Ben Bayly and Sir Michael Hill collaborated out of a shared love for Italian food. Aosta restaurant is named after an alpine valley in Northern Italy. With a defined four seasons, flora, fauna and soils very similar to Central Otago. Aosta and Central Otago both lie on the 45th parallel, and the synergies between the region’s terroirs are striking.The cuisine of Aosta is inspired by the cooking techniques of Northern Italy, paired with ingredients carefully selected from growers, breeders, suppliers and wine grown on the land around Central Otago, Southland and Arrowtown.

Aosta Restaurant is situated in the quaint, charming town of Arrowtown, a 20 minute drive from Queenstown. Make sure to include a visit to Aosta restaurant in your list of must-do activities in Arrowtown.