Ciao Belli

Italian food with that signature Kiwi twist? Sign us up! This is Ciao Belli.

A charming little restaurant in Kingsland, Ciao Belli is honest and homely in all it does. Most seating can be found on its chilled patio, complete with a glass roof and wooden panelling that separates it from the street. Offering seating both indoors and outdoors, Ciao Belli truly is the best of both worlds!

Now, the reason we're all here: the food! The homemade pizzas range from beloved favourites like prosciutto e funghi, carne and the cheesy cheese heaven that is the four cheese. The pasta section is another feast for the senses, with light options like penne alla vegetariana and linguine pollo and more decadent choices like penne zola with Italian blue cheese and walnuts. And no, they haven't forgotten the gnocchi and lasagna!

For dessert, you'll be pleased to know traditional tiramisu, layered with rich Mascarpone cream, and panna cotta, topped with chocolate valrhona sauce, are both on offer. And, if you can't decide which one you'd prefer (we can't blame you) just order both.