Bongusto

If you are looking for an Italian cafe in Miramar, Wellington, Bongusto at 2/37 Miramar Avenue in Miramar is one of the places worth knowing about. It is about 4.3 km from central Wellington.

Expect the flavours of Italy: at Italian food venues like this, favourites such as spaghetti carbonara and risotto are usually on the menu. With 8 Italian options across Wellington, this corner of the local food scene is well covered. The menu also crosses into cafe & brunch territory.

Bongusto opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 9 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 6 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 52 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Italian cafe like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

In its own words: “Bongusto cafe & pasta workshop Fresh & healthy Italian food in Miramar, hand made products proudly made by Roberto Giorgioni.”