Bella Cucina

November 7, 2025

A hidden gem! We just happened to walk past and decided to give it a try and loved it so much that we came back again the next day😆 The fresh pasta was incredible, full of flavour and perfectly cooked, and the pizza was just right with the perfect texture. Linus served us with such a great attitude, making the whole experience even better. Definitely one of our favourite finds in New Zealand!

November 11, 2025

Located just opposite the Sofitel Queenstown, Bella Cucina is a charming spot with a beautiful woodfired oven and a lovely piazza-style outdoor dining area. The atmosphere feels warm and inviting, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout our visit. We started with the pizza dough balls, which were a bit dense and oily — probably one we could’ve skipped. But everything after that was excellent. The vongole was spectacular, featuring fresh New Zealand clams and a delicious anchovy crumb that added the perfect crunch and depth of flavour. We also shared the prosciutto pizza, which was absolutely lovely — topped with mozzarella, rocket, and caramelized onion. Safe to say, there were no leftovers between Dad and I! A cozy, authentic Italian spot in the heart of Queenstown — definitely worth a visit for the pasta and pizza.

October 16, 2025

The food is great and I can say it's an authentic Italian experience. What also stood out for me is the customer service of Sive. We ordered Margherita, clam pasta, bolognese, limoncello spritz, and tiramisu. Food are served hot and in a timely manner. It's impressive that we don't have to ask for extras anymore. Extra plate, or spoon, or parmessan, or chili flakes, or oregano? All offered and all given even before we asked. Feels like they know our dining needs and Sive is attentive to our dining experience. We dine at night this mid October and heaters are well placed around customers to feel warm. Well done! We'll dine again if we get to travel to Queenstown again.

September 28, 2025

I went to Bella Cucina for my birthday after it was recommended by someone in Queenstown, and I’m so glad I did. The restaurant is absolutely charming, and the food was delicious. We shared the quattro formaggi pizza, spaghetti bolognese, salads, garlic bread, and of course dessert—tiramisu plus the chef’s choice, which turned out to be a rich chocolate mousse with vanilla ice cream and raspberry crumbles. Everything tasted amazing. The moscato in the picture is the best I’ve ever had by the way. What really made the night special was the personal touch: they placed a handwritten birthday card on the table for me, which was such a thoughtful surprise. Our waitress, a young Italian woman, was attentive, kind, and efficient even with the restaurant being very busy. Service like that makes a huge difference. The only downside was our table placement near the restroom—the smell was noticeable and distracting at times. If they could address that issue, the experience would be perfect. Otherwise, I have nothing but great things to say. Bella Cucina is a wonderful spot for a celebratory dinner. MAKE A RESERVATION!

November 4, 2025

Had a lovely lunch at Bella Cucina a few weeks back and we have enjoyed the experience. Lovely food, great ambience and amazing staff! Would definitely recommend and come back again! Pizza and pastas are perfect and so fresh you can taste it in every bite. Would also like to extend our thanks to Sive and Helen for the amazing service not only to us but for our little one too! Definitely a must try if you are around town!