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Public Italian Kitchen Public Italian Kitchen – Italian Pasta & Grill restaurant on Steamer Wharf, Queenstown. Open daily 12pm till late.
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Italian food, pasta, steaks, cocktails, NZ & Italian wines, Happy Hour and relaxed lakefront dining with stunning Lake Wakatipu views. Public Italian Kitchen is a relaxed Italian-inspired Pasta & Grill restaurant located on Steamer Wharf in central Queenstown. With spectacular views across Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains, Public combines Italian food with relaxed lakefront dining for lunch, dinner, drinks and daily Happy Hour from 3–5pm. The menu features pasta favourites including Fettuccine Carbonara, Spaghetti Bolognese and Conchiglie Alla Vodka, alongside premium steaks from the grill, New Zealand oysters and classic Italian desserts including Tiramisu and Panna Cotta. Pair your meal with cocktails, New Zealand wines or Italian wines. Public is open every day from 12pm until late, is child-friendly and offers gluten-free and coeliac-friendly options.

Your lunch break could look a little more like this… ☀️🍷A table by the lake, a glass of w**e, a few plates to share and ...
21/10/2026

Your lunch break could look a little more like this… ☀️🍷

A table by the lake, a glass of w**e, a few plates to share and nowhere else you need to be.

Whether it's a long lunch with friends, a casual catch-up or a little midday treat, there's always a good reason to spend an afternoon at Public.

Good food, great company and those Lake Wakatipu views. What more could you ask for?

📍 Steamer Wharf Queenstown
🍝 Lunch & dinner daily from 12pm

Book your table and make a lunch date: publickitchen.co.nz/reservations

Pasta or steak? Why not both? 🍝🥩At Public Italian Kitchen, we believe a good menu should have something for everyone.Fro...
15/10/2026

Pasta or steak? Why not both? 🍝🥩

At Public Italian Kitchen, we believe a good menu should have something for everyone.

From comforting bowls of handmade pasta to premium steaks straight from the grill, there's plenty to choose from when you join us for lunch or dinner.

So, what's your pick tonight — pasta or steak? 👀

📍 Steamer Wharf Queenstown
🕛 Open daily from 12pm till late

Book your table and join us by the lake: publickitchen.co.nz/reservations

Pasta tastes better with a view like this. 🍝🍷At Public Italian Kitchen, it’s all about good food, good w**e and one pret...
25/09/2026

Pasta tastes better with a view like this. 🍝🍷
At Public Italian Kitchen, it’s all about good food, good w**e and one pretty special Queenstown setting.

Settle in by Lake Whakatipu with a bowl of handmade pasta, a glass of w**e and those mountain views as the sun goes down. Whether it’s a long lunch, an afternoon drink or dinner by the lake, there’s always a reason to stay a little longer.

📍 Steamer Wharf Queenstown
🕛 Open daily from 12pm till late
🍸 Happy Hour 3–5pm daily

Book your table and join us at Public: publickitchen.co.nz/reservations

Photos: Miaandtheworld

This is where you’ll want to be when the sun goes down. ✨As the days get longer and the sun starts setting later over La...
21/09/2026

This is where you’ll want to be when the sun goes down. ✨

As the days get longer and the sun starts setting later over Lake Wakatipu, our outdoor patio becomes one of our favourite places to spend an evening.

Settle in by the water with a glass of w**e, handmade pasta or a steak from the grill, and watch the sky change over the lake and mountains. It doesn’t get much more Queenstown than this.

📍 Steamer Wharf Queenstown
🕛 Open daily from 12pm till late
🍸 Happy Hour 3–5pm daily

Book your table now and come enjoy dinner by the lake: publickitchen.co.nz/reservations

Photos:

At Public Italian Kitchen, all of our pasta is handmade, because we believe the little details make a big difference.But...
17/09/2026

At Public Italian Kitchen, all of our pasta is handmade, because we believe the little details make a big difference.

But it doesn’t stop there. A lot of thought goes into every dish on our menu — from the shape of the pasta and the ingredients we pair it with, to the sauces, textures and finishing touches that bring everything together.

The result? Generous, comforting, Italian-inspired food made with care and plenty of flavour.

Come find your favourite at Public. ❤️

📍 Queenstown waterfront
🕛 Open daily from 12pm till late
🍽 Reserve your table now: publickitchen.co.nz/reservations

Those long summer days aren’t far away… ☀️🍝We can’t wait for long evenings out on our patio — a glass of w**e in hand, a...
14/09/2026

Those long summer days aren’t far away… ☀️🍝

We can’t wait for long evenings out on our patio — a glass of w**e in hand, a hearty Italian feast on the table, and the sun setting over beautiful Lake Wakatipu.

Pasta, steaks, good w**e, great company and one of the best views in Queenstown. Summer evenings, we’re ready for you. 🤌

📍 Steamer Wharf, Queenstown
🕛 Open daily from 12pm till late
🍸 Happy Hour 3–5pm daily

Book your table and come enjoy a little taste of Italy by the lake: publickitchen.co.nz/reservations

🍝 Which pasta will you choose today?Conchiglie Alla Vodka, Seafood Fettuccine with Mussels or Rigatoni Beef Cheeks? 👀Thr...
10/09/2026

🍝 Which pasta will you choose today?

Conchiglie Alla Vodka, Seafood Fettuccine with Mussels or Rigatoni Beef Cheeks? 👀

Three very different choices, one difficult decision. Whether you’re craving something creamy, fresh from the sea or rich and comforting, there’s a pasta waiting for you at Public Italian Kitchen.

Which one are you ordering? Tell us below. 👇

Join us for lunch or dinner by Lake Wakatipu on Steamer Wharf Queenstown.

Open daily from 12pm until late.

Comfort food, good company, and a table made for sharing. 🍝🦪✨
30/05/2026

Comfort food, good company, and a table made for sharing. 🍝🦪✨

Warm, creamy, comforting : exactly what you need.🍷🍝
23/05/2026

Warm, creamy, comforting : exactly what you need.🍷🍝

22/05/2026

Late lunch by the ocean, red w**e on the side, salty air, good pasta and nowhere else to be 🍷🌊✨

Address

Ground Floor, Steamers Wharf, Beach Street
Queenstown
9300

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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