About us
Our Mission

Pasta Mia was born from the chef’s idea and from his wife Carola’s initiative to bring the authentic Italian traditions of fresh pasta abroad.

He lived in Milan and had an interest and attraction for cooking since childhood, watching his grandmother and mother cook as they prepared pasta and other traditional Marche recipes for the family.

He worked in several restaurants in Milan, starting as a commis, up to becoming a chef. He is now determined to bring all his experience to your palate.

Ciao a tutti!!

Welcome to La Bella Italia, the world of Italy brought to you via Petone, Wellington.

Here, we offer you the wonderfully convenient and delicious combination of restaurant, cafe, delicatessen and retail store – all in one location.

Antonio and Luisa Cacace and the La Bella Italia family are passionate about their cause. They are dedicated to educating Kiwis about traditional, authentic Italian products and cuisine.

Restaurant

Whether you’re hungry for a genuine Italian pizza, made fresh and baked in our wood-fired oven, or a whole fish prepared the Luigi Cacace way, our restaurant caters for everyone.  You can see our chefs and master pizza maker at work and enjoy traditional Italian dishes, prepared with the best of authentic Italian and locally sourced ingredients.

Authentic Italian Products

At La Bella Italia we are, first and foremost, devoted to authenticity and quality.  We import ingredients direct from Italy, to bring you a range of products sourced from their true region of origin.

Cooking Classes

As part of our mission to educate on all things Italian, we offer cooking classes for all of the family. Specialist classes for adults include how to make fresh ravioli and gnocchi, while children can try their hand at making tagliatelle.

Pizzeria da taglio e da asporto

Il nostro menù
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Castellana Brings Piedmontese Cuisine to the Heart of the City
Helmed by Asti-born Chef Romeo Morelli, CASTELLANA RESTAURANT continues to infuse creative Piedmontese twists into traditional and authentic regional dishes alike.

(September 15, Hong Kong) CASTELLANA, has dutifully paid homage to the culinary landscape and culture of Northern Italy’s Piedmont region since 2019. This September, the restaurant will move to Central and open in a new two-storey space, in Club Lusitano on historic Ice House Street, continuing the CASTELLANA commitment to presenting Hong Kong gourmands with an impeccable Piedmontese culinary journey. Under the direction of Executive Chef Romeo Morelli, CASTELLANA has unveiled new lunch and dinner menus that showcase the incredibly rich and diverse gastronomic landscape of Piedmont: the Slow Food Movement started in the region, while the area is also home to some of the greatest truffles available anywhere in the world.

At CASTELLANA’s new abode, Chef Romeo is proud to introduce a new dinner set menu, titled “Traditional Piedmontese Recepì Around The World” (HK$1,280 for four courses or HK$1,580 for six courses), that draws inspiration from the varied terroir and storied gastronomy of the region, while combining Piedmontese culinary traditions with other food cultures that span the globe. History is readily apparent in dishes like Girello di vitello invecchiato, a seasoned round of dry-aged veal that utilizes the centuries-old Piedmontese art of salting and seasoning of the meat using mountain herbs and oil, with a topping of Toma Piemontese cream cheese. From the sea, Acciuga per intero (whole Cantabrian anchovies with acidic butter and green parsley sauce) harks back to the Roman method of salt preservation; while Finanziera, a soup of calf liver, sweetbreads, kidney and cockscomb that was first invented in 1450 in Chef Romeo’s hometown of Monferrato, is a hearty, thoroughly warming dish where chicken and veal parts are fried and then cooked in a sauce of Marsala wine.

Further down the menu, Gnocchi is made by hand from red potatoes using a method inherited from Chef Romeo’s grandmother, then glazed in a vegetable broth reduction and accompanied with duck thigh stewed for hours over coals. The Salmerino di montagna, Arctic char with carrots, is a star dish where Piedmont's finest river fish is cooked over embers until the skin is irresistibly crunchy, before being served with carrot and citrus sauce.

The restaurant’s new Central location makes it a convenient lunchtime escape to Italy, and the “Lunch Break” menu (HK$480 for two courses or HK$580 for three courses) offers a concise but no less satisfying Piedmontese dining experience. With the option of two courses (one appetizer and one pasta or main) or three courses (one appetizer, one pasta and one main), lunchtime offerings include Farfalle panna, salmone e piselli (Butterfly pasta, marinated fish roe, peas), Tagliatella Uni-Ca (Tagliatella, fresh Japanese uni, vanilla and white truffle), and Quail Pie di Mia Nonna, a signature recipe from Chef Romeo’s grandmother.

Nestled at the foot of the Italian Alps, Piedmont is also a world-renowned wine-producing region. Its native wine varieties, including in-demand Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d'Asti and Cortese di Gavi, are grown in the foothills surrounding Turin, with the stunning vineyards classified as UNESCO World Heritage sites. As such, CASTELLANA’s wine cellar comprises Hong Kong’s most extensive collection of Piedmontese wine, featuring over 300 labels and vintages dating back to the 1960s.

The new restaurant, designed by JJ Acuna / Bespoke Studio, boasts a chef-centered “cucina di casa” concept on the lower floor and an expansive dining room on the upper floor. Together, the spaces create an immersive Piedmontese culinary adventure for guests.

CASTELLANA RESTAURANT will open its doors to the public from 20 September 2022.

Chef Romeo Morelli
Chef Romeo Morelli is an exciting new force in Asia's dining landscape. A proud Piedmont native, Morelli has always been passionate about the possibilities of ingredients and cuisine.

Having garnered an impressive array of international experience, the talented young chef has honed his skills at celebrated kitchens and hotels in Italy, Germany, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.
Before departing for Hong Kong, the rolling hills of Piedmont brought him home to work at the 5-star property Relais San Maurizio, where he had the opportunity to collaborate with his mentor
Luca Zecchin, a master of modern Piedmontese cuisine.

Morelli is no stranger to the ingredients and flavours of his native region, and he is a Wood*ing Wild Food Lab-accredited Master Forager. With a sophisticated knowledge of white truffles,
Morelli creatively conceptualises their use in his dishes.

Morelli channels passion, dedication, and precision when he cooks, inspired as he is by the rich gastronomic culture of his homeland. At Castellana, Morelli brings his own Piedmontese twist to traditional and authentic regional dishes, proudly showcasing his region's abundant flavours and ingredients

Ambiente tranquillo, dove poter gustare i sapori di una volta.
Pasta fresca fatta a mano sul momento

Pizza napoletana per tutti i gusti a Torino.

Noi di Soffice Pizza e Sfizi vogliamo accontentare tutti i palati con le nostre pizze, per questo in aggiunta alle classiche pizze, che non passano mai di moda, abbiamo inserito nel nostro menù anche pizze ricercate, creando contrasti interessanti per i più audaci.

Oltre alle nostre Pizze napoletane da Soffice pizza e sfizi, potrete degustare taglieri di salumi e formaggi e sfiziose insalate, sempre accompagnate dalla nostra fragrante focaccia bianca.

Non poteva certo mancare un'accurata selezione di birre e vini per accompagnare i vostri piatti esaltandone il gusto.

Materia prime di alta qualità e passione per questo lavoro ci danno la certezza di portare sulle vostre tavole una pizza napoletana difficile da dimenticare.

Vi aspettiamo, siamo aperti il Martedì a cena e dal Mercoledì alla Domenica pranzo e cena.

Ci trovate a Torino in via Umberto Cosmo 13/D , nel cuore pulsante di Borgo Po a due passi dalla Gran Madre.

Il locale è accessibile ai disabili e accetta i vostri amici a 4 zampe, Wi-fi gratuito, aria condizionata e dehoor estivo.

Roberto Grivet Istruttore NIP
Nazionale Italiana Pizzaioli
Premio a King of pizza '23
Cavaliere d’oro pizza '22

Se Grease ti ha fatto innamorare,  ritorno al futuro ti ha fatto sognare , happy days ti ha divertito, sei nel posto giusto dove puoi gustare la genuinità

 Burgers |  Fries |  Desserts | Milkshakes

A Casa di Leonardo è un ristorante che si trova a Velletri a pochi km da Roma.
Infine ancora la cucina vi offre degli ottimi dessert rigorosamente fatti in casa per finire  in bellezza, dai più classici ai più particolari per soddisfare i gusti di qualsiasi palato. Il ristorante dispone di una sala banchetti, ideale per organizzare cerimonie,  anniversari, compleanni, lauree e feste in genere.

L’ambiente elegante e raffinato, curato nei minimi dettagli si fonde in uno scenario intimo e accogliente adatto per qualunque ricorrenza. Eleganza, tradizione e innovazione, dunque, si combinano perfettamente tra loro per regalare ai clienti

un’esperienza gastronomica unica e irripetibile. A Casa di Leonardo è un ristorante dove  poter trascorre delle magiche serate in buona compagnia, con del buon cibo accompagnato da ottimi vini e cordialità.

• Pub
• Ristorante
• Lounge

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Un’esperienza seducente per i vostri palati grazie a piatti raffinati a base di pesce

Il ristorante Lucky you Cannes è un luogo elegante dedicato alle carni di alta qualità ma anche ai frutti di mare, divinamente cucinati dallo chef Riccardo Cuccurullo (Italia / Monaco).

Ti consigliamo anche di assaggiare i salumi direttamente importati dall'Italia!

Venite a scoprire le nostre carni provenienti da tutti gli orizzonti e lasciate viaggiare le vostre papille gustative durante un pranzo o una cena.

Welcome to Da Vinci’s!
The best Italian restaurant on Poole Quay and only a stone’s throw away from the water’s edge. Established in 1993, Da Vinci’s is a family-run business, specialising in fresh local ingredients, cooked in true Italian style.

Whether you are seeking a casual pizza supper in a cosy Italian atmosphere or an exceptional meal in a venue that can cater for your special occasion, Da Vinci’s has the answer. Our beautiful Italian restaurant in Poole has a large outside eating area overlooking the Quay, perfect for enjoying a drink al fresco. Inside, there is a warm and homely downstairs dining room and upstairs our bright dining room features seven windows overlooking the harbour.

We are family-friendly and dog friendly in parts of the restaurant too (hey, we’re Italian!) We can provide highchairs and a children's menu so that the smallest in your group will not feel left out.  Join us on the Quay and experience a taste of Italy in Dorset.