Ottimo Food Store

02/06/2026

If anchovies aren’t usually your thing, this is the recipe to start with.

A quick, flavour-packed spin on puttanesca using Italian Grind, black olives, capers, garlic, onion, a few anchovies, passata, chilli flakes, fresh basil and NZ-made pasta. Finished with plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano.

Rich & comforting and on the table in under 20 minutes.

Everything you need is available at Ottimo 🇮🇹🍝

24/05/2026

Love an easy fakeaway? This week’s menu inspo 🤝

Crispy chicken dusted in rice flour, fried until golden then coated in teriyaki sauce, served over rice with open sesame dressing, fresh greens + capsicum from , pickled ginger, Poke Me seasoning & plenty of Kewpie mayo ✨

Easy, fresh & most importantly — delicious. Everything you need to make it found in

27/04/2026

Mother’s Day… sorted 🤍

A small collection of curated baskets — or the option to build your own. Think breakfast in bed or an indulgent platter to share.

Beautifully put together and ready to gift.

Limited numbers available.
DM to secure yours.

24/04/2026

30/11/2025

December Opening Hours ✨

This is it: we’re now open every day until Christmas Eve!
In-store or online, tick off gifts for loved ones, colleagues or staff, and cross those festive groceries off your list with ease.

Closed from 25 December until early January (date to be confirmed).

25/11/2025

A little slice of Sienna 🇮🇹

Panforte, Torrone & festive Italian sweets are here; rich, traditional and perfect for gifting … or keeping!

Pair with:
Coffee
Dessert wine
Christmas morning
Good friends

Beautifully wrapped
In-store and online

23/11/2025

How to serve Panettone like an Italian:
🇮🇹 slice panettone
🇮🇹 add mascarpone or pistachio cream
🇮🇹 pour espresso or dessert wine
🇮🇹 enjoy!

Because Christmas deserves flavours!

20/11/2025

Panettone season has finally arrived!
Soft, fragrant and perfect for sharing: a true taste of Italian Christmas.

Available now at Ottimo:
Classic
Chocolate
Limoncello
Pistachio

Gift ready and beautifully wrapped
In-store and online (but only while stock lasts!)

18/11/2025

Christmas at Ottimo

14/11/2025

Gifting made easy: just choose your budget and we’ll do the rest.
Our gift hampers are made right here, just for you.