An Italian cafe and restaurant at 1 Hall Road in Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty, about 10 minutes from Te Puke. It is run by Simone, who comes from Piemonte in Italy and has cooked in high-end restaurants in Italy, the UK and Melbourne. The menu is seasonal and changes with the season, and it uses minimal ingredients with artisan techniques, aiming for the traditional dishes of Italian regions.
The website lists opening on Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 2.30pm, dinner on Thursday and Friday from 5.30pm to 9pm, and Sunday from 9.30am to 1.30pm. It is closed on Mondays. Menu prices as at 2026 include a Wagyu piadina at $21, a mushroom and potato rösti at $26, a formaggi and salumi board at $35, zeppole at $17 and sourdough at $14. The booking terms are on the booking page. Our pick in Paengaroa for a seasonal Italian lunch.