Curator's House

Enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine in the picturesque Botanic Gardens.

The Curator’s House owner and its chef are from Spain and are proud to serve award-winning tapas dishes like Chorizo Garcia and Cloudy Bay lams A la Marinera. Traditional Spanish main courses include Cordero Asado, slow roasted Spring Lamb shoulder, and classic Spanish seafood paella served in its pan.

Finish your meal with the house speciality, Crema Catalana, a traditional Spanish cream brulee with a hint of lemon, vanilla and cinnamon, or Tarta Santiago, a light moist almond cake matched with our Spanish moscatel wine.

Dine al fresco in the gardens, or gather by the fireside in the dining rooms with excellent views. Wine buffs will love the carefully arranged list which features great wines from New Zealand, Australia and Spain.