Restaurant Ari

Restaurant Ari Enjoy bold, flavour-driven food, inspired by the diverse cuisines of the Mediterranean- from Southern Europe to North Africa and the Middle East.

a la carte | express menu | private dining | bespoke events | event catering

🍂 On the Autumn menu at Ari 🍂Duck breast | persimmon | fesenjān sauce (walnut + pomegranate) | roasted pumpkin📸
31/05/2026

🍂 On the Autumn menu at Ari 🍂

Duck breast | persimmon | fesenjān sauce (walnut + pomegranate) | roasted pumpkin

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Welcome to Ari’s Sunday Roast Club.Three course lunch for $55pp, built around a proper roast with the menu changing each...
28/05/2026

Welcome to Ari’s Sunday Roast Club.

Three course lunch for $55pp, built around a proper roast with the menu changing each month.

Our first Sunday Roast Club is on Sunday 14th June, with Roast Beef taking centre stage.

Cold days, warm dining rooms, slow lunches that roll into the afternoon.

Second Sunday of each winter month. Bookings recommended: http://bit.ly/4tWVcfX

🍂 On the Autumn menu at Ari 🍂Black pepper and juniper venison carpaccio | pinenut cream | roasted beetroot | pickled bee...
12/05/2026

🍂 On the Autumn menu at Ari 🍂

Black pepper and juniper venison carpaccio | pinenut cream | roasted beetroot | pickled beetroot

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Due to popular demand we've put on another night for the GreekWorld Series - Thursday 25th June.Bookings available onlin...
06/05/2026

Due to popular demand we've put on another night for the
GreekWorld Series - Thursday 25th June.
Bookings available online now

P.s. There's only a couple of tables left for Nigerian,
Brazilian and Japanese!

⭐Meet the Ari Team! ⭐Hey! My name is Zara, I'm the apprentice chef at Restaurant Ari. I've always had an interest in coo...
05/05/2026

⭐Meet the Ari Team! ⭐

Hey! My name is Zara, I'm the apprentice chef at Restaurant Ari.

I've always had an interest in cooking with foraged or locally grown ingredients, and experimenting with fermentation and preserving.

Since finishing school I have spent the last three years working in a few different kitchens around Hawke’s Bay, such as Craggy Range Restaurant, or Vincis in Napier. I have fallen in love with hospitality and have truly found my spot here at Ari.

Out of the kitchen I am a massive arts and crafts person, from painting and drawing, tattooing and body art, to traditional urush*tsugi - fixing broken plates. When dining at Ari, if you notice a striking red spot or line across your plate or bowl it's previously been broken or chipped, then repaired!
I look forward to continuing to grow and learn with the team here at Ari, and to make memorable experiences for our guests.

One of our absolute favourites! The wine, and the one and only .2026 marks Jenny's 31st consecutive vintage in Hawke's B...
04/05/2026

One of our absolute favourites! The wine, and the one and only .

2026 marks Jenny's 31st consecutive vintage in Hawke's Bay, and the 48th of her career. Each season still brings the same mix of excitement and quiet anticipation - a reminder that no two vintages are ever the same.

We are proud to showcase some of Jenny's collection of rare wines from Hawke's Bay producers she has worked alongside for over 30 years - an exclusive for Restaurant Ari on our 'Library Wines' feature. Pop in and learn about Jenny's story, and check out the range of six wines spanning 2013 - 2025 🩶

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2016 Fiano by Jenny Dobson - an ancient southern Italian variety, first planted in New Zealand on Ngatarawa Road in 2010. This wine reflects both site and time, with the 2016 vintage offering excellent ripeness despite a challenging season.

Now beautifully developed, showing roasted hazelnut, apricot, golden apple and honeysuckle, balanced by freshness and fine structure. A powerful age-worthy white suited to robust and flavour-driven dishes.

It's absolutely delicious!

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Tomato-marinated & charred octopus | kumara miso puree | parsley & shallot salad | toum🍁 On the new Autumn á la carte m...
30/04/2026

Tomato-marinated & charred octopus | kumara miso puree | parsley & shallot salad | toum

🍁 On the new Autumn á la carte menu at Ari 🍁

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Glazed beef parcel | silverbeet | parsley risotto | gremolata | puffed rice🍂On the new autumn menu at Ari! 🍂📍103 Karamu ...
30/04/2026

Glazed beef parcel | silverbeet | parsley risotto | gremolata | puffed rice

🍂On the new autumn menu at Ari! 🍂

📍103 Karamu Road South, Hastings CBD

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Join us this Mother’s Day for lunch at Ari.A good excuse to slow down and spend some time with the people who do so much...
27/04/2026

Join us this Mother’s Day for lunch at Ari.

A good excuse to slow down and spend some time with the people who do so much for us, we love a chance to celebrate mums properly.

We’ll be open from 11.30am with a seasonal set menu and a relaxed afternoon ahead.

Two courses $55pp
Three courses $65pp

Bring Mum, bring the family, we’ll take care of the rest.

Bookings recommended.

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We’re on the lookout for a Front of House Server to join the Ari team.About the role– 10–20 hours per week– Shifts avail...
12/02/2026

We’re on the lookout for a Front of House Server to join the Ari team.

About the role
– 10–20 hours per week
– Shifts available: Tues lunch, Weds - Sat lunch & dinner.
– Experience in a restaurant environment (1–2 years ideal)
– Exposure to upscale / fine dining / coursed service is a bonus, not a must

We’re after someone warm, switched-on, and genuinely passionate about hospitality — someone who enjoys great food, good service, and working as part of a close-knit team.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), flick us a DM or email your CV through to [email protected].

Address

103 Karamu Road South
Hastings

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 3pm
Thursday 11:30am - 3pm
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 3pm
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 3pm
5:30pm - 8:30pm

Website

https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=0e13612a-1af2-465a-818a-9fe33eb3b06b&theme=ou

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