Dining Room
La Nostra Storia

Our Story

A family-run Italian restaurant serving genuine hand-stretched pizzas and pasta.

A Tradition of Excellence

Welcome to Ratana Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. Our beautiful family-run Italian restaurant is the perfect place to have a quiet meal with family and friends or to celebrate your party.

We invite you to join us and sample our authentic Italian menu utilising traditional Italian products and recipes paired with beautiful fresh New Zealand-grown produce. We cater for most diets including vegan and gluten-free.

We are extremely proud of our fresh homemade Dolly's pasta, which we make and sell every week, so you can impress your friends with restaurant-quality pasta from the comfort of your own home.

Wood-Fired Pizza

Authentic, hand-stretched dough cooked to perfection in our traditional wood-fired oven.

Fresh Ingredients

Sourcing the best local New Zealand produce combined with premium Italian imports.

Family Run

At the core of our restaurant is a passion for family, good food, and great company.

More to Explore

Our Sister Ventures

Discover more of our authentic hospitality across Christchurch.

The Bicycle Thief

The Bicycle Thief

Our esteemed sister restaurant serving exceptional dishes in a beautiful setting.

Rossendale Events

Rossendale

Weddings & Events

Our latest venture. A beautiful venue next to a peaceful vineyard. A perfect setting for weddings, parties, corporate functions and much more.

Dolly's Pasta

Dolly's Special

Our very own homemade pasta. Freshly made every single week. Impress your friends with restaurant-quality meals from the comfort of your own home.