Cucina

If you’re looking for a unique dining experience in Oamaru, this is a must-visit, a restaurant that embodies the essence of hospitality, passionately infused by its talented owners, Yanina and Pablo Tacchini, who will ensure that you leave happy and eager to return. The focus is on creating a welcoming environment where you can relish dishes with friends and family, while supporting local producers. Start your culinary journey with Pablo’s renowned empanadas, filled with hand-cut beef, caramelised onion, roasted peppers and chimichurri, or try his stunning black rigatoni of crispy pork, black garlic and mushroom. The house-made pastas are exceptional, making it hard to choose between options such as the open lasagne filled with slowly braised beef cheeks or egg tagliatelle in a broccoli lemon purée. Don’t forget dessert. A Breton tart of confit quince with a sabayon gelato and candied carrot chips is a perfect finish. Great food, beer and wine, all served with a commitment to quality and integrity.