Ben Bayly's Restaurants
Together with his talented business partners and teams, Ben has built a portfolio of restaurants across New Zealand, each offering a unique dining experience celebrating the very best of local and seasonal produce. Discover more about each restaurant below.
Ahi - Auckland
Ben’s Flagship Restaurant
Ahi is Ben’s debut restaurant in downtown Auckland and the realisation of a career long dream of discovery to the question of “What is New Zealand cuisine”?
The te reo Māori word ‘Ahi’ means ‘Fire’. The open kitchen is centered around the historic wood-fired hearth. The cooking connection is obvious but, for the team, Ahi also speaks of the fire in our bellies to deliver the best New Zealand kai in the most authentic way.
Ahi’s menu and wine list explores New Zealand’s amazing culinary culture, hero’ing the special suppliers and unique ingredients from every part of this great country. Vegetables are supplied by the Ahi Garden in South Auckland where a team grow seasonal produce using organic and sustainable growing practices.
With an impressive collection of accolades, including One MICHELIN Star in 2026 and Three Hats in the Cuisine Good Food Guide, Ahi has firmly established itself as one of Auckland’s most celebrated dining destinations.
Aosta - Arrowtown
Northern Italy meets Central Otago meets fine dining
In 2019 Ben Bayly and the late Sir Michael Hill collaborated out of a shared love for Italian food. Aosta restaurant is named after an alpine valley in Northern Italy. With a defined four seasons, flora, fauna and soils very similar to Central Otago. Aosta and Central Otago both lie on the 45th parallel, and the synergies between the region’s terroirs are striking.The cuisine of Aosta is inspired by the cooking techniques of Northern Italy, paired with ingredients carefully selected from growers, breeders, suppliers and wine grown on the land around Central Otago, Southland and Arrowtown.
Awarded a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand in 2026, Aosta Restaurant is situated in the quaint, charming town of Arrowtown, a 20 minute drive from Queenstown. Make sure to include a visit to Aosta restaurant in your list of must-do activities in Arrowtown.
Origine, a Bistro by Ahi - Auckland
Relaxed Kiwi bistro from the team at Ahi
Origine is a modern Kiwi bistro in the heart of Commercial Bay, showcasing local flavours, seasonal produce and ingredients grown in the Ahi Garden. It’s bringing together generous bistro-style dining with the best of Aotearoa. It’s relaxed, warm and full of energy, the kind of place to settle in for oysters and champagne, a long lunch overlooking the water, or a celebration with great food, great wine and good company. Origine also caters to larger groups and has a mezzanine dining room with its own bar and dedicated bathrooms.
Origine Bistro is a MICHELIN Selected 2026 restaurant located in the vibrant hub of Commercial Bay, Downtown Auckland.
The Bathhouse - Queenstown
Fit for a King, With food that harks to Great British nostalgia
Built in 1911 on Wakatipu Beach, Queenstown. The Beautiful Coronation Bathhouse was commissioned to celebrate the Coronation of King Edward V and as a place for early Queenstown settlers to change before a dip in the freezing lake! In 2022 Ben Bayly, along with great friend and business partner Vicki Onions fully renovated the rundown Bathhouse to her former glory.
Little Aosta - Arrowtown
Pizza, meatballs & Spritz cocktails in the heart of Arrowtown
Tucked in behind Aosta is its little sibling! Little Aosta (affectionately known as LA to locals) is Ben’s family restaurant serving delicious Nonna’s style Italian cuisine in a casual environment. Known for food from its wood fired pizzas and meatballs, charcoaled grilled meats and simple yet tasty pasta.
