Portofino

Portofino (26 Victoria Road, Devonport) The restaurant is a million times better than its website, I promise! Up a cute little alley way and then up some stairs, Portofino is on the second storey of a building that overlooks the main street of Devonport. Serving upper-class Italian food, the menu is extensive – and while not…

Recipe: Pork Bolognese Pappardelle

Constantly on the hunt for delicious meat recipes which omit the beef, I was so happy to stumble across this delicious pork bolognese recipe. I love home cooked food so much, and to make something so rich and tasty with such ease is what everyone should be looking for! Pappardelle too; it’s definitely a favourite…

Cicio Cacio

Cicio Cacio (167 Riddiford Street, Newtown) One of my new favourite places Cicio Cacio is so beautiful, so intimate and so delicious. We had to check with the waiter how it was pronounced, and I can confirm that it is “Chichio, Ca-chio” and that, in fact, it translates to “Chubby Cheeks” after the cheeks of one of…

Recipe: Heston’s Carbonara

When I was living in Italy, I was completely taken aback to learn that a traditional carbonara should have no cream in it. It was a staple food when I was flatting, and the sauce was made up of predominantly cream. I have never been a huge fan of cream however, so was pleased to…

Jamie’s Italian

  Jamie’s Italian (107 Pitt Street) A dream come true, this was an unexpected surprise. We were at the apartment, without wifi and on a bit of time restriction because we were due to meet up with friends. We had no idea where to go for dinner (and couldn’t research anywhere) but we had noticed that…

Fratelli Fresh

Fratelli Fresh (81 Macleay Street, Potts Point) As we were staying in Potts Point, naturally we were delighted a Fratelli’s just down the road. Self-proclaimed as one of Sydney and Melbourne’s best Italian restaurants, we couldn’t wait to dive head on into some delicious pasta. To our absolute dismay, when we turned up not long after…

Osteria Del Toro

Osteria Del Toro (60 Tory Street) One of the first things that jumps to mind when I think of Osteria is how spacious it is. I can’t imagine this place ever booking out, but I’m sure it does. It’s bar would be one of the most impressive in Wellington, both aesthetically and content-wise. I learnt…

CinCin

CinCin (156 Cuba Street) Nestled in the heart of Cuba Street, CinCin is yet another of Wellington’s Italian gems. From the moment you walk in and are greeted by the staff (all of whom seem to be male, European and handsome) it is a very authentic experience. The place is so much bigger than it…

Milan: My first time abroad

One of the best opportunities to have ever come my way (and subsequently, one of the best things I have ever done) is the chance to finish off my law degree in Milan, Italy. I had never been overseas by myself before, let alone move to a big city, in a foreign country, where the…