Ciao and Welcome to La Bella Italia!

We are an Authentic Italian Cafe, Restaurant, and Retail Shop

located in Petone, Lower Hutt, in the Wellington Region.

Antonio Cacace, from Massa Lubrense, in Italy, started La Bella Italia to create a place in New Zealand where to find fresh, premium Italian Products like Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano and Buffalo Mozzarella.

We use all these products and more for our dishes, served according to traditional Italian recipes.

La Bella Italia A La Carte Menu  - La Bella Italia Opening Hours

Una pizza al giorno toglie il medico di torno!   A pizza a day keeps the doctor away! Pizza is now available for lunch on Monday too! As well as Tuesday and Wednesday. Also from 5.30 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Check the Pizza Menu

For the entire month of May we are featuring profiles of very special Italian mums: to read their stories click here

La Bella Italia is proud to announce the arrival of 3 new traditional specialities from Parma: Coppa di Parma, Pancetta Round and Pancetta Flat. Come to La Bella Italia for a tasting of these new delicacies. For product informations click here

Antonio's 2012 Grand Tour of Italy is selling fast!

“Do you know the land where the lemon-trees grow, In darkened leaves the gold-oranges glow, A soft wind blows from the pure blue sky, The myrtle stands mute, and the bay tree high? Do you know it well? It’s there I’d be gone, To be there with you, O, my beloved one!”   (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)

We can take you there!

The 2012 Antonio's Grand Tour of Italy is a unique opportunity to enjoy a journey through natural beauty, historical and artistic heritage and the diversity of Italy's regional cultural traditions.

Check full itinerary here

For a Booking Form click here.

United Travel: email Paul: paulb@paulborrietravel.co.nz

or Business World Travel: email Agota:  AWatt@bwt.co.nz

Customers Comments of the Week:

"My T-bone meal was so good I supped on the bone for some time after the meat was eaten!!! Thank you very much"

"How fantastic! I came here to celebrate with my auntie for her birthday. Food and service was simply superb. Great memories to take back to Whanganui"

“Fantastic. Brilliant service, really helpful and patient deli. Very friendly in every area of the café. Love it!”

"This is my new happy place" 

"In the last 2 weeks this is my 3rd visit to your place. I love the food, service and everything"

"Superb. As good as the little restaurant on top of the hill in Positano"

To see more reviews about La Bella Italia, click here

La Bella Italia was incredibly proud to host on Wednesday, 21st of March an evening to celebrate the courage of amazing, brave people. Find out more on the News and Events page

The 2011 New Zealand Italian Festival - A huge success once more

So many people came to celebrate Italy and Italian lifestyle Sunday 6 November at the Westpac Stadium - with exquisite food and drink and incredible events!

Click here if you like to see more photos of The New Zealand Italian Festival

Cooking Demonstrations at the Italian Festival

Chef James Perry of NMIT in Nelson and Chef Gabriele Cagnetta of La Bella Italia held some demonstration dinners at the Italian Festival. James Perry demonstrated a Salmon dish and a Risotto. Gabriele Cagnetta demonstrated a Ravioli dish .Click on the links to see the recipes!

Latest News from La Bella Italia

Our Specials

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

La Bella Italia's aim is to offer New Zealanders the foods, flavours, passion and history of Italian lifestyle.

We were the first to import and introduce

• Prosciutto di Parma

• Prosciutto di San Daniele

• Culatello

• Mortadella di Bologna

• Buffalo Mozzarella

• Parmigiano Reggiano 36 months aged

And new cheeses like

• Asiago

• Taleggio

• Pecorino from different regions, fresh, semi aged, aged

Read more about our achievements here.

We are the only importers in New Zealand of the following Italian brands:

Garofalo Pasta
Elledi Biscuits
Il Convento Limoncello and Chocolates
La Felinese Prosciutti and Salamis
Campania Felix Mozzarella di Bufala
Crostoli King Biscottis
Maione Olives
Divella Pasta
Spinosi Pasta
Argiolas Cheeses
Boni Cheeses
Argiolas Wines

We look forward to sharing with you the very best of Italian cuisine and culture.

Buon Appetito!