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L' Italia

Name: L' Italia
Address: Bay of Plenty, NZ
Telephone: 04 566 9303
Location: L' Italia
Rating: 4.4

4.4(984 reviews on Google)

Antonio and Luisa Cacace, recently married, moved to New Zealand from Massa Lubrense on the Amalfi Coast of Italy in 1996. Gold, NZBL Awards (2018) · Winner, Best Restaurants

“The restaurant also pairs pizzas with recommended beers.”

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Their Story

Antonio and Luisa Cacace, recently married, moved to New Zealand from Massa Lubrense on the Amalfi Coast of Italy in 1996. Antonio initially explored the local fishing industry but soon recognized a significant need for quality Italian products in New Zealand. He started La Bella Italia from a…

What They Make

Restaurant Menu Items: Breakfast (fresh coffee, pastries), Italian pasta, pizza (with dough raised over 72 hours), grill dishes, signature baked whole fish dish named Luigi (dressed with capers, gherkins, extra virgin olive oil), cakes, patisserie, children's menu. Deli & Groceries: Cured meats (e.g., Prosciutto di Parma, Prosciutto di San Daniele), European cheeses (e.g., Bufala mozzarella), gelato, pantry goods, beverages (Italian wine selection, recommended beers), artisanal Italian and French bread. Shop Categories: Pantry, Beverages, Formaggi (Cheeses), Salumi (Meats), La Bella Recipe Meal Kits, Hampers & Gifts, La Bella at Home (products for home use), Cookware, Christmas (seasonal items). Dietary Options: Cater for vegetarians, vegans, and coeliacs upon request.

Awards & Recognition

NZBL Awards — Gold(2018)
Best Restaurants — Winner
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence — Winner(2019)
Award Logo — Winner(2023)
Candidatura Rotondo Logo — Winner
Cavaliere Order of Merit by the Republic of Italy — Awarded to Antonio Cacace for commitment to promoting Italy in New Zealand

More from L' Italia

Cooking Classes (hands-on Italian way, including pasta classes)Catering (bring the taste of Italy to your event)Venue/Office Space (spacious, beautifully furnished corporate space for lease)Wholesale (supply to exclusive cafes, restaurants and shops)Antonio’s Italian Tours (personally guided luxurious culinary and cultural tours throughout Italy, including stays at Antonio's family hotel and restaurant La Primavera)Cultural Hub (organized and hosted events such as the Italian film festival and the Italian food and culture festival)

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Tauranga Farmers' Market

Bay of Plenty

Online

Physical store, Takeaway, Online ordering (implied shipping from online store).