Rata Room

Join us on a Tuesday at the Rata Room cafe and restaurant.
Please note that while we strive to keep our online menu as up-to-date as possible, our offerings change regularly. The menu available in-house may differ from what is displayed on the website.
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A full menu will be released closer to the time - book now, it's going to be delicious!

Visit the Rata Room, NMIT’s training café, restaurant and bar during term time to sample contemporary cuisine and experience professional service from New Zealand's Cookery and Hospitality stars of the future.

Enjoy an ever-changing menu featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including wines and craft beers from the Nelson/Tasman regions.

Your support helps our front-of-house students and trainee chefs to develop the skills and confidence they need for future employment.

Contact us  

Follow us on Facebook for the latest menus and updates, or email us at therataroom@nmit.ac.nz.

Pink Ribbon High Tea Fundraiser

Thursday, 29 May 2025

We are hosting a special high tea event to support the Pink Ribbon charity to help fund breast cancer education, patient support, research, and advocacy. 

Join us for a delectable High Tea experience curated by our culinary and service stars. $30 per person includes a hot or cold drink of your choosing and a sensational selection of sweet and savoury treats.

Seating times: 10.30 - 11.30 am, or 12 - 1 pm.

Email bookings are essential; don't miss out! 
therataroom@nmit.ac.nz.

Rata degustation dinner

Degustation dinner – 24th June

Rata lunch services

Service 1 – 20th May

Service 2 – 27th May

Service 3 – 3rd June

Service 4 – 10th June

Service 5 – 17th June

Find us

Within short walking distance of Nelson's Cathedral, We are located at 71 Nile Street, opposite the Nelson Central School Church.  

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