Bongusto Pasta workshop & Cafe — Restaurant in North Island

LOVELY HOME-MADE ITALIAN. DELICIOUS! I put Bongusto to the lunch taste and quality test. I requested a Vegan option and without missing a beat, the friendly staff had many possibilities instantly available. I chose the soup of the day (potato and pea with fresh foccacia slices) and added some gourmet olive oil and fresh ground black pepper from the condiments cabinet and what was superior turned to magic. The soup convinced Me of Bongusto's commitment to quality so I went back to ask if a Vegan pasta option was available. A cannelini beans and sun-dried tomato ravioli with crudaiola sauce and toasted pinenuts was offered and I immediately ordered it. I asked if some green salad leaves could be brought out to accompany the ravioli and the waitress quickly appeared with freshly washed spinach! Absolutely creamy and delicious ravioli! Bongusto makes traditional Italian meals that are both meat, eggs and cheese based as well as Vegan. Pizzas slices are available but are all pre-made and then heated. Bongusto would move a blue ribbon notch ahead with made to order pizzas from a wood-fired oven. A non-Vegan selection of desserts is displayed in the glass cases. Tea, juices, kombucha, barista coffee, Italian beers and sparkling waters are also available. The one quirky thing about Bongusto is its location and decour. It's in a common mini strip mall and the interior design is a nice attempt at showcasing Italy, but when all is said and done, the location and the interior don't match the excellence of the all-star Italian chef who owns this gourmet sensation and for this reason, the dining experience is ultimately compromised. It would be most appreciated if Bongusto moved into a well-appointed space with a wood-fired pizza oven and a complete Vegan menu including desserts that compliment the clear cullnary creativity of its most professional Italian chef/owner. Check the Bongusto website for daily specials and by all means travel out of the Wellington centre to visit this superb...

Everything at Bongusto is really good, I have not had a bad experience here ever. I’ve had lunch here a few times now, ordering pasta of the day, coffee and tiramisu. Every single time I enjoy it so much. Recently I finally was able to go on a Friday night when they just do pizzas. Thinking that they would be normal sized pizzas I ordered two to share between two people. But these pizzas are pretty big, which I can’t complain about, I had plenty of left overs to share with my family and of course everyone enjoyed it so much. I don’t go to Miramar often but when I do I try to...

Location = Miramar central-Very close to Airport 5/5

Parking = On street 5/5

Overall Ambiance = Average 4/5

Quality of Food = Great 5/5

Quality of Coffee = 4/5

What i Ordered = Chocolate Danish & Decaf Mocha.

$ Spent = $ 9.00

Amazing caffe with awesome coffee and a smiling service. Coffee was perfect temperature with creamy texture.

Highly recommend for coffees - Will visit again.

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