River Kitchen is situated in the Nelson city centre on the banks of the Maitai River in Nelson. Pop in and relax on our terrace in the sun, or find a cosy chair inside away from the hustle and bustle.

Enjoy delicious, seasonally inspired food, craft beers, wines from around New Zealand, and locally roasted coffee. We have a full à la carte menu, serving breakfast and lunch all year round. Freshly baked scones and muffins in the morning, and delicious sweet treats through the day fill our display cabinet too.

A selection of our products are also available to purchase to take home: Bags of our toasted muesli and toffee popcorn, jars of our seasonal preserves and preserved lemons. Feel free to pop in just to browse.

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