Osteria Ohakune is a family-run Italian restaurant at 75 Clyde Street in Ohakune, in the Ruapehu district. It has a 4.4 rating from 977 Google reviews. Its website describes a contemporary space with Italian scenery, industrial touches and reclaimed vintage items, and a menu that mixes recipes from 30 years ago with modern elements. It lists antipasti platters, ravioli made from scratch, pizzas and pasta, with local meat and produce, imported Italian wine, beer and cocktails, and asks guests to mention allergies and ask about vegan options.
A good Italian restaurant keeps the menu focused and lets simple ingredients speak, so it pays to order across the meal rather than one big plate: an antipasto to share, then pasta or pizza, then a lighter main if you are hungry. Fresh pasta cooks in minutes and is best eaten immediately. Italian wines are often chosen to match the food, so ask staff for a pairing. In a town that fills with skiers and walkers in season, booking ahead for dinner is sensible.
For a family-run Italian meal in Ohakune, Osteria is a warm and well-reviewed place to stop.