Cucina

05/06/2026

Thursdays are for pasta.

Pasta Happy Hour every Thursday at Cucina.

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Cucina is an Oamaru restaurant and bar offering a refined fusion of South American, Italian, and Spanish flavors. Our menu showcases fresh local ingredients, from expertly grilled meats to handmade pastas — all served in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

12/05/2026

At Cucina, it’s always been about quality. Fresh ingredients, carefully sourced produce, and dishes made with attention to every detail. From the kitchen to your table, we’re proud to keep delivering the flavours and standards that have defined us over the years.

07/05/2026

Celebrate Mum with cocktails, good food and a beautiful night at Cucina.
Our Raspberry Pisco Sour is on the menu and ready for a toast to all the amazing mums out there. Bookings are filling up for this Friday and Saturday night.

04/05/2026

Behind every night at Cucina, there’s a team that brings it to life, from the first drink to the last laugh at the bar. It’s not just about what’s in the glass, it’s about the moments shared around it.

01/05/2026

There’s something special about this fruit – humble at first, but once cooked it transforms into something beautifully fragrant and rich. This season, we’re showcasing it in a new dessert: quince and almond tart, caramelised quince, vanilla gelato and a light zabaglione.

Simple, seasonal, and made to be enjoyed slowly at the end of a good meal.

23/04/2026

Trust the chef experience.
Let us take care of you, a four course experience designed to showcase a little of everything we love to cook.
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21/04/2026

Mother’s Day is just around the corner… have you made your booking?

Join us at Cucina for a beautiful, relaxed evening and spoil Mum with a special dinner she’ll truly enjoy. Thoughtful food, warm service, and a space to celebrate together.

If you can’t make it on the day, you can also treat her with a voucher through our website.

Bookings recommended.

13/03/2026

Some of the best moments in life happen around a table.
Sharing a beautiful dinner, opening a good bottle of wine, and enjoying the company of people who matter. At Cucina, we love creating the kind of evenings where time slows down and conversations flow as easily as the wine.
Because great food is even better when it’s shared.

07/02/2026

Valentine’s bookings are filling up fast, we still have space on Saturday night and some on Friday. Perfect place for a date ❤️

05/02/2026

New dishes coming up at Cucina. We are open tomorrow Waitangi day from 5pm.