Combining a strong sense of history and tradition with modern culinary and cocktail culture, Ancestral raises the bar in Wellington dining and takes customers on a stimulating journey across Eastern Asia.

Embodying the concept of ‘concession territories’ of 1930s Shanghai, traditional values of Chinese culture mixed with international influences are the foundation of what we do. In our kitchen and in our bar and restaurant, such is our respect for the history of China and our commitment to the authenticity of its cuisine.

We embrace the cuisine of China, with its depth of history and ancient traditions, and are inspired by the opportunity to apply these traditions to New Zealand’s outstanding produce.
We want to show that, although ancient, many of these dishes can excite and tantalise when presented in a contemporary manner in a modern setting.