Warm summer evenings lend themselves to easy alfresco dining and delicious gelato ice creams, ingredients Ciao Belli in Kingsland is famous for.
Since Lockdown began the Ciao Belli team have been keeping locals supplied with authentic Italian style take-out pizza and homemade pasta dishes, all of which are complemented perfectly by Charlie’s gelato ice creams of Matakana.
It’s easy to order ahead and enjoy gourmet style take-out, but now with the new Covid-19 framework locals can stroll in, sit down and enjoy the warmth of genuine Ciao Belli hospitality.
Ciao Belli is fortunate to have a lovely outdoor dining area which during lockdown went through an extensive refurbishment. It’s a delightful space that allows customers the more relaxed option of dining under a covered roof in an alfresco setting.
Inside, the new restaurant configuration maintains its charm but ensures the spaciousness required by our new environment. Of the new ‘traffic light system’ and vaccine passes, Tito Cucciniello is unfazed, “It's just another opportunity to connect in person with our customers after so long. There may be some teething problems but I’m sure everyone will work through them with a positive attitude and focus on the enjoyment of being out with family and friends and enjoying good food," he adds philosophically.
All of the Ciao Belli staff are double vaccinated and committed to ensuring customers have a place where they can relax and leave the worries of the past few months behind them, “It's just part of being a good host, something we pride ourselves on,” explains Tito.
During December the Ciao Belli team will have plenty of new Charlie’s Gelato flavours ranging from authentic pistachio and hazelnut to the less traditional sweet and salty. “They are truly delizioso,” says Tito. “It’s all about offering a timeless Italian dining experience - the kind that came in during the 70s, and in Tito’s opinion never went out of style."
Bookings are essential and can be done over the phone or online, and with reduced seating booking ahead will avoid disappointment. Of course people can still enjoy Ciao Belli’s incredible take-outs and delicious ice cream, if they aren’t ready or able to dine in.
CIAO BELLI, 503 New North Road, Kingsland, T: 09 815 3834, www.ciaobelliauckland.co.nz
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Published 3 December 2021