Ada serves up Italian-inspired fare in a former Grey Lynn convent, combining soulful heritage with contemporary cool. Under Chef Alfie Ingham, the menu champions European bistro-style cooking — from duck breast with radicchio, mandarin and quince to a silky potato and egg yolk raviolo filled with celeriac, mushrooms and dried ham — alongside seasonal sharing plates that both comfort and surprise. The dining room’s rustic archways and sunlit atrium invite long lunches and relaxed dinner parties alike. With natural wines flowing and a warm neighbourhood vibe, Ada proves that convents can be seriously convivial.