La Cucina Di Vino
Overlooking the boat harbour and beside the picturesque Richmond River, La Cucina Di Vino is Ballina's favourite Italian restaurant. Authentic Southern Italian cuisine, fresh local seafood, hand-rolled pasta and wood-fired pizza.
Ballina's favourite Italian restaurant since opening
Situated at 2 Martin Street — steps from the historic boat harbour — La Cucina Di Vino has been the Northern Rivers' go-to destination for authentic Southern Italian cuisine. Our kitchen uses fresh local produce and time-honoured recipes to deliver the true flavours of Italy.
Our most loved dishes
Prawn Pasta
Local king prawns in roast garlic and Cinzano cream sauce, served with crusty bread.
Lamb ragu
Local king prawns in roast garlic and Cinzano cream sauce, served with crusty bread.
Dessert
Local king prawns in roast garlic and Cinzano cream sauce, served with crusty bread.
A Ballina favourite for more than a decade
La Cucina Di Vino has been delighting locals, visitors, and families at its scenic waterfront location since opening—offering a genuine taste of Southern Italian cuisine in the Northern Rivers.