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Southern Italian · Ballina NSW

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.


Fresh Daily

Hand-rolled pasta, local seafood and wood-fired pizza made fresh every service.

Waterfront Views

Stunning outlook over the Richmond River and Ballina boat harbour.

Functions

Weddings, birthdays and corporate events catered with custom set menus.



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.

True Southern Italian recipes — hearty, honest cooking using authentic spices and fresh local produce.


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.

4.3★
Google rating from hundreds of
Ballina diners
25+
Dishes on our Southern Italian menu
10+ yrs
Serving the Ballina community
408+
TripAdvisor reviews from happy
guests


Reserve your table at La Cucina Di Vino

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5:30pm. Bookings recommended for Thursday to Sunday evenings. Call (02) 6618 1195 or book online.

What our guests say

La Cucina Di Vino is rated 4.0 on TripAdvisor with over 408 reviews. Here's what our guests say about dining with us.

★★★★★

Beautiful atmosphere, incredible pasta, and one of the best Italian dining experiences we've had in Ballina.

— Emma R.
★★★★★

"Excellent food and wonderful hospitality. The staff really know how to look after diners. Among the best food in Ballina, in fact on the Northern Rivers."

— TripAdvisor Review
★★★★★

"Every time we visit La Cucina Di Vino we are never disappointed. The food and service is wonderful. A favourite with the locals for its true Southern Italian cuisine."

— TripAdvisor Review