Restaurant · Queenstown

Public Italian Kitchen

Name: Public Italian Kitchen
Address: Steamer Wharf Beach Street, Queenstown, Otago, 9300, NZ
Telephone: +64 3 442 5969
Price range: $$$

Price band $$$Queenstown

Italian restaurant in Queenstown, serving lunch and dinner and open late.

Public Italian Kitchen offers a taste of Italy with a Queenstown soul. From aperitivo at the bar to long dinners by the water.

Relaxed Italian restaurant located on Queenstown’s Steamer Wharf, offering a taste of Italy with a distinctly local soul. Enjoy handcrafted pasta, quality steaks and Italian-inspired dishes, all served in one of the best locations in town. With a beautiful lakeside patio overlooking the Remarkables, Public is the perfect spot to settle in, enjoy a drink and take in the views while sharing good food with friends and family.

Guest favourites on Public's menu: Fettucine Carbonara, Eye Fillet Steak, Fusilli Ragu, Beef Ribeye Savannah, Rigatoni Beef Cheeks, Oysters, Beef Carpaccio, Antipasti Platter, Tiramisu & more. Full menu available HERE.

Public also offers a whole celiac-friendly menu and is family friendly - kids menu available.

Open every day from 12 PM till late. Happy Hour every day 3-5 PM.

Reservations are highly recommended.

Public Italian Kitchen at a glance

What we know about this place.

Public Italian Kitchen lists outdoor seating and a kids' menu, it takes bookings online, and it has step-free entry.

Kids' menuYes
Suits groupsSuits groups, up to 12 people
Outdoor seatingYes
Families welcome"Public also offers a whole celiac-friendly menu and is family friendly"
Book onlineBooks online through NowBookIt
Step-free entryYes
VegetarianVegetarian options, marked on the menu
VeganVegan options
Gluten freeGluten-free options. Ask about allergies
HalalHalal options