Cucina
A small Italian restaurant beside the old town, once awarded two chef's hats by Cuisine and one of Oamaru's most highly regarded dinner spots.
Located at 1 Tees Street, close to the Victorian old town and the harbour, this restaurant was awarded two chef's hats by Cuisine magazine. It has more than 600 TripAdvisor reviews, rated 4.4. It specialises in Italian and modern European food. Reviews often mention the handmade pasta starter, lamb rump, tarakihi fish, smoked chicken dumplings, crispy fried cauliflower and tiramisu, and gluten-free options are available. It opens at 17:00 for dinner only, and booking is recommended for standard dinner times. A few reviews mention issues with service and noise. Prices are mid-to-high.
Opening hours
Dinner from 17:00; please check the official listing
Nearby sights
- Forrester Gallery
- Victorian Precinct
- Steampunk HQ
- Ōamaru Opera House
- Ōamaru Public Gardens
- Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony
- Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve
- Totara Estate