Esther, QT Auckland's signature restaurant, is turning up the heat this summer with the launch of Esther Courtyard, officially opening for service from this Saturday the 12th of October - and to kick things off, Esther Courtyard will be serving up $10 pizzettas from 14th to 20th of October. Perfectly timed for the warmer seasons, Esther Courtyard is a stunning new outdoor dining space, set to be Auckland's new go-to spot for after-work wines, casual bites, and basking in the afternoon sun.

Located on the harbour side of Esther, Esther Courtyard comfortably seats up to 50 patrons, with a mix of large high-top tables, café-style seating and long, plush bench seats. The stylish space, reminiscent of a Spanish seaside retreat, features QT's signature black-and-white striped umbrellas, neutral tones, woven textures, and vibrant pops of ocean blue tiles.

The menu takes inspiration from Esther's Mediterranean-inspired cuisine but with a more relaxed approach to dining. Wood-fired pizzettas (23-inch) are the main event, with elevated combinations of confit garlic, rosemary, ricotta, honey and pine nuts, to pancetta, pecorino, spinach and black pepper or nduja, taleggio, fennel pollen, gremolata. For those in the mood to mezz and match, the menu has a selection of snacks to share such as lamb souvlaki, Te Koma oysters, Ortiz anchovies on toast, and flatbread with hummus, dukkha and crispy chickpeas.

The drink offering features a curation of cocktails, wines and aperitifs with a dash of European flair, designed to evoke the charm of seaside sipping in Italy. The cocktail list is light, bright and refreshing, while the wines have been selected from regions that complement the Mediterranean menu. For something a little lighter, there is an aperitif list that features Amaro liquors and fortified wines.

Esther Courtyard will be opening daily from 3pm - late. The space works on a first-come, first-served basis and is not currently taking bookings. The space is also pet-friendly. Visit Esther Courtyard for quick bites, a lingering dinner, or sunlit lounging with friends.

Opening Offer: All pizzettas on the Esther Courtyard menu will be $10 for the opening week 14th – 20th October.

Esther Courtyard Information: here

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