Due Amici Manly

About Due Amici Manly

Due Amici is an Italian restaurant at 49 Rawhiti Rd in Army Bay, serving fresh pasta and pizza to the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. It holds a 4.8 Google rating, and menus and further details are available at dueamici.co.nz. A warm, local option for a casual Italian dinner with family or friends.

Due Amici Manly: Authentic Italian Dining on the Whangaparāoa Coast

Perched on Rawhiti Road in Little Manly, Due Amici brings the warmth and rustic charm of traditional Italian dining to the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. Founded in 2019 by hosts Niko and Svetlana, the restaurant has earned an affectionate following among locals and coastal visitors alike. With over 25 years of culinary expertise dedicated to Italian cuisine, Chef Niko leads a kitchen where classic regional recipes are honored and prepared with genuine passion.

The philosophy behind Due Amici centers on time-honored preparation and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether preparing tender handmade gnocchi, simmering slow-cooked beef cheeks in red wine, or baking pizzas with the restaurant’s original Napolitana sauce, every plate showcases an attention to detail that balances rich tradition with coastal freshness.

Authentic Pizza, Fresh Pasta, and Coastal Seafood

The extensive menu highlights the broad spectrum of Italy's culinary traditions. Dining often begins with shared antipasti, from generous sharing platters of Italian cured meats and specialty cheeses to handmade burrata served over tomato-basil salsa, balsamic crema, and ciabatta. Fresh seafood takes center stage in starters like steamed New Zealand mussels and Calamari Rossi pan-fried with chilli and capers.

For pasta lovers, Due Amici offers a wide variety of fresh creations. The kitchen serves classics like layered beef lasagna, spaghetti carbonara, and slow-simmered bolognese alongside regional specialties such as Linguine di mare—heaped with clams, King prawns, calamari, and mussels. Hand-stretched pizzas range from classic Margherita and Quattro Formaggi to the signature Due Amici pizza, topped with spicy Italian sausage, pancetta, and succulent prawn cutlets. Guests seeking hearty mains can choose from milk-fed veal scaloppine, liqueur-infused poultry dishes like Pollo all Frangelico, or premium 21-day aged rib eye and eye fillet steaks cooked to order.

The Warmth of Classic Italian Hospitality

Dining at Due Amici offers a choice between an intimate, warmly decorated indoor space and a relaxed outdoor dining area suited for warm coastal evenings. The ambiance is crafted to suit casual weeknight family dinners, romantic dates, birthday celebrations, and community gatherings alike.

To complement the food, the restaurant maintains a curated beverage selection spotlighting authentic Italian regional wines—such as Tuscan Chianti and full-bodied Primitivo from Puglia—alongside local New Zealand vintages, craft beers, liqueurs, and classic espresso. Whether settling in for a multi-course dinner or ordering takeaway for an evening picnic by Little Manly beach, Due Amici delivers a genuine slice of Italian hospitality.

Signature items

• Due Amici Pizza
• Linguine di mare
• Burrata Antipasto
• Filetto con Funghi e Pancetta
• Spaghetti alle Vongole
• Pollo all Frangelico

Menu

Pasta

• Cannelloni — Fresh pasta rolls filled with beef, onion and egg ragu, topped with bechamel, Napolitana sauce, mozzarella and Grana Padano
• Fettuccine Vegeteriane — Mushrooms, olives, capers, onions, capsicums, baby spinach and garlic in Napolitana sauce with truffle oil
• Fettucine alla panna — Ham, mushrooms, garlic and white wine in creamy sauce with Grana Padano
• Gnocchi — Homemade potato gnocchi, free range chicken breast, pumpkin and creamy gorgonzola sauce with walnuts and Grana Padano
• Lasagna — Layers of fresh pasta with Bolognese ragu, bechamel, Napolitana sauce, mozzarella and Grana Padano
• Linguine con gamberi — Prawns, anchovies, garlic, fresh chilli, lemon zest and olive oil in white wine sauce
• Linguine di mare — Mussels, clams, King prawns, prawn cutlets, calamari, tuna and garlic in homemade Napolitana sauce
• Linguine Due Amici — Prawn cutlets, spicy Italian sausage, pancetta, fresh chili and garlic in Napolitana sauce
• Rigatoni amatriciana — Bacon, onion, Grana Padano cheese and olive oil in Napolitana sauce
• Rigatoni di pollo e fungi — Free range chicken breast, mushrooms and garlic in creamy white wine sauce with Grana Padano
• Risotto pollo e fungi — Free range chicken breast, Porcini mushrooms, Arborio rice, truffle oil and garlic in creamy mascarpone sauce
• Spaghetti alla Bolognese — Spaghetti served with traditional homemade Bolognese ragu, Napolitana sauce and Grana Padano
• Spaghetti alla carbonara — Spaghetti tossed with bacon, garlic, egg, creamy sauce and Grana Padano
• Spaghetti alla Mamma Mia — Spaghetti with bacon, mushrooms, capers, chilli, garlic, creamy Napolitana sauce, truffle oil and Grana Padano
• Tortellini di pollo — Free range chicken breast, Amaretto liqueur, creamy sauce and Grana Padano

Pizza

• Amatriciana — Pancetta, onion, oregano, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella
• Burrata — Burrata cheese, fresh piccolini mozzarella, prosciutto, sundried tomatoes and rocket leaves
• Calzone — Folded pizza stuffed with mushrooms, ham, salami, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella
• Capri — Ham, mushrooms, oregano, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella
• Carne — Mild salami, pancetta, ham, prosciutto, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella
• Crudo — Prosciutto, rocket leaves, shaved Grana Padano parmesan, oregano, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella
• Diavola — Spicy Italian sausage, fresh chilli, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella
• Due Amici — Spicy Italian sausage, pancetta, prawn cutlets, onion, fresh chilli, oregano, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella
• Funghi — Mushrooms, oregano, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella
• Half / Half Pizza — Combination of any two pizzas (excluding Burrata and Calzone)
• Hawaiian — Ham, pineapple, oregano, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella
• Margherita — Fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil and Napolitana sauce
• Marinara — Calamari rings, tuna, prawn meat, anchovies, mussels, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella
• Pepperoni — Napoli salami, mozzarella and Napolitana sauce
• Pollo — Smoked chicken breast, pumpkin, baby spinach, gorgonzola cheese, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella
• Quattro Formaggi — Fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola, brie, taleggio cheese and Napolitana sauce
• Salmone — Smoked salmon, artichokes, capers, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella
• Vegetariana — Baby spinach, mushrooms, olives, capers, capsicums, sundried tomatoes, pumpkin, Napolitana sauce and mozzarella

Steak

• Costata di manzo 500g — Aged 21 days 500g rib eye fillet grilled to preference with creamy garlic mustard sauce, polenta, roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Filetto al Pepe — Aged 21 days 200g eye fillet grilled to preference with creamy peppercorn garlic sauce, polenta, roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Filetto con Funghi e Pancetta — Aged 21 days 200g eye fillet grilled to preference with porcini mushrooms, smoked bacon sauce, truffle oil, polenta, roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Filetto Paesana — Aged 21 days 200g eye fillet with mushrooms, onion, capsicums, garlic, oregano, Napolitana sauce, truffle oil, polenta, roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Guanciale di manzo — Slow cooked beef cheeks in red wine, vegetables and fresh herbs, served with polenta, roasted potatoes and vegetables

Specials

• Spaghetti alle Vongole — Fresh New Zealand clams with olive oil, garlic, anchovies, chilli, lemon zest and white wine
• Spinnach & Ricotta Ravioli — Served with Napolitana sauce and truffle cream sauce, fresh basil leaves and Grana Padano

Antipasti

• Antipasto (To Share) — Selection of salami, ham, prosciutto, pancetta, smoked chicken breast, smoked salmon, burrata, provolone, gorgonzola, olives, artichokes and sundried tomatoes with ciabatta
• Burrata — Handmade burrata cheese served on fresh tomato and basil salsa, balsamic crema, ciabatta and prosciutto
• Calamari — Deep fried calamari rings with garlic and lemon, served with salad and tartare sauce
• Calamari Rossi — Pan fried calamari rings, chilli and capers in a creamy homemade Napolitana sauce
• Carpaccio di salmone — Smoked sliced salmon, capers, Grana Padano parmesan and rocket leaves with white balsamic dressing
• Cozze — Steamed fresh NZ mussels with chilli, lemon and thyme in creamy homemade Napolitana sauce
• Crepe di Pollo — Baked chicken breast crepe with mustard cream sauce, mozzarella and Grana Padano cheese
• Fegatini di Pollo — Sautéed chicken livers, bacon and mushrooms in creamy Porto sauce served over fettuccine
• Olives — Premium selection of mixed olives
• Zuppa del Giorno — Fresh soup of the day

Pizza Bread

• Bruschetta Caprese — Three toasted slices of ciabatta bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, bocconcini and olive oil
• Garlic bread — Toasted garlic bread
• Pane e Salse — Selection of ciabatta and focaccia bread with basil pesto, sundried tomatoes and ricotta pesto, olive oil and balsamic
• Parmesan bread — Toasted bread topped with parmesan
• Rosmarino bread — Toasted bread seasoned with rosemary

Pesce E Carne

• Pesce — Pan seared market fish, prawns, capers and garlic in white wine olive oil sauce, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Pollo all Frangelico — Free range chicken breast sautéed in Frangelico liqueur, creamy sauce and roasted hazelnuts, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Pollo alla Cacciatora — Free range chicken breast sautéed in peppers, olives, onions, garlic, white wine, herbs and Napolitana sauce with roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Pollo alla Firenze — Free range chicken breast, apricots and brie in creamy sauce, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Pollo alla Parmigiana — Free range chicken breast, ham, Napolitana sauce, mozzarella and Grana Padano, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Pollo Involtini Galliano — Free range chicken breast stuffed with ham and provolone in creamy Galliano liqueur sauce with roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Scaloppine con Fungi Porcini — Veal medallions, porcini mushrooms, garlic and herbs in creamy white wine sauce with roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Scaloppine Marsala — Veal medallions in creamy Marsala wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
• Scaloppine Putanesca — Veal medallions, olives, capers, anchovies and garlic in homemade Napolitana sauce with roasted potatoes and vegetables

Insalata / Salad

• Insalata di rucola — Rocket salad leaves, pear, shaved Grana Padano parmesan and white balsamic dressing
• Insalata Mista — Mixed salad leaves, carrots, red onions, olives, tomatoes and white balsamic dressing

Italian Red Wine

• 2018 Feudo Della Trappola Ricasoli Toscana — Blend of Sangiovese and Merlot with notes of dry herbs and cedar wood
• 2018 Sessantanni Primitivo Puglia — Full-bodied red wine with prune, cherry, tobacco, cocoa, coffee and vanilla notes
• 2019 Astrale Chianti Riserva — Velvety Chianti Riserva featuring licorice, chocolate aromas and balanced acidity

Verdure / Vegetables

• Fungi con burro e Timo — Grilled mushrooms prepared with garlic, butter and thyme
• Patate arrosto — Roasted potatoes seasoned with rosemary
• Verdure miste — Roasted potatoes and vegetables including carrots, green beans, broccoli, zucchini and cauliflower

Frequently asked questions

Where is Due Amici located?

Due Amici is located at 49 Rawhiti Road in Manly, Whangaparāoa.

Who operates Due Amici?

The restaurant was established in 2019 by hosts Niko and Svetlana, with Chef Niko bringing 25 years of Italian culinary experience.

Does Due Amici cater to dietary requirements?

Yes, Due Amici offers dedicated gluten-free and vegetarian menus, with gluten-free pizza bases, gluten-free pasta, dairy-free adaptations, and vegan cheese available.

Can I order takeaway or delivery?

Yes, takeaway orders can be placed online through Order Meal, and delivery is available via Uber Eats.

Are bookings available for large groups or private functions?

Yes, table reservations can be made online or by contacting the restaurant directly for birthday parties, anniversaries, and family functions.

Does Due Amici offer a children's menu?

Yes, a dedicated kids menu is available for family dining.

Tips

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