Bossi brings an Italian family story into The Pacifica on Commerce Street. Owner Jenna Carter traces the restaurant's outlook to time spent in her nonna's kitchen, where food carried tradition as much as flavour. Executive chef Shaun Dowling translates that memory into a contemporary Auckland restaurant, using classic Italian methods alongside produce grown and gathered in New Zealand. The result is personal without becoming nostalgic: a city dining room grounded in hospitality, careful technique and ingredients suited to Aotearoa.
The room gives that idea a polished physical setting. Marble and mosaic introduce an Italian decorative language, while warm timber and olive-green velvet soften the formality. Dark panelling, broad picture windows and a double-height wine cabinet add contrast and make the restaurant feel connected to downtown rather than sealed away from it. Guests can arrive for lunch, stay for dinner or settle at the bar, with the design balancing the scale of a central-city address against the welcome of a neighbourhood trattoria.
The food follows a recognisably Italian sequence without treating familiar dishes as routine. Baked-to-order garlic bread provides a warm, direct opening, while house-made pasta carries more of the kitchen's technique. Cavatelli Bolognese Bianca pairs the ridged pasta with a rich white-wine meat sauce, shifting attention away from the tomato-led version many diners expect. Tiramisu closes the meal on classic ground, giving the menu a clear arc from bread and pasta through to a dessert whose appeal depends on balance rather than novelty.
Bossi can work as a spontaneous meal or a planned gathering. Walk-ins are welcomed during the restaurant's six-day lunch-and-dinner schedule, while an upstairs mezzanine provides a more private setting for groups of 11 to 36 and uses set menus to keep service cohesive. Alongside the dining room, Deli di Bossi changes the pace entirely with coffee, pastries, bread, sliced meats, prepared meals and Italian pantry goods. That adjoining deli extends the restaurant's idea of Italian hospitality beyond a formal table and into everyday visits.
Address: The Pacifica, 10 Commerce Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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BOSSI Menu
Pizza Night
Margherita Pizza
Made with tomato base, mozzarella, tomato and basil.
Mushroom Pizza
Made with tomato base, mushroom, red onion and mozzarella.
Four Cheese Pizza
Made with tomato base, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone and pecorino.
Mozzarella Pizza
Made with tomato base and mozzarella.
Ham Pizza
Made with tomato base, ham, basil and mozzarella.
Prosciutto Pizza
Made with tomato base, prosciutto, basil and mozzarella.
Guanciale Pizza
Made with tomato base, guanciale, creme fraiche and red onion.
Pantry Items
Hazelnut Mini Roll Wafers
Crunchy wafers infused with hazelnut flavour. [Contains Nuts]
Cacao Mini Roll Wafers
Crunchy wafers infused with rich cacao flavour.
Girolomoni Rigatoni
Tubular pasta.
Lago Amaretto
Almond-flavoured liqueur biscuits with a sweet, nutty taste.
Lago Savoiardi
Italian ladyfingers perfect for dipping in coffee or liqueurs.
Di Vella Penne
Tubular pasta.
Di Vella Rigatoni
Rigatoni dry pasta.
Rustichella Cresta Di Gallo
Italian-style pasta shape, great for sauces and soups.
Baci Milk Chocolate
Rich and creamy milk chocolate.
Baci Original Dark Chocolate
Rich, velvety dark chocolate.
Olitalia Evo
Italian extra virgin olive oil.
Condimento Bianca
White vinegar style condiment.
Aceto Balsamico
Traditional Italian condiment made from fermented grapes.
Astro Anchovy Fillets
Salty anchovy fillets, perfect for adding depth to your dishes.
Grissini Bread Sticks Garlic
Crisp bread sticks infused with garlic flavour.
Grissini Bread Sticks Pizza
Crunchy bread sticks topped with pizza flavours.
Sardinian Crackers Oregano
Crunchy crackers infused with the earthy flavour of oregano.
Truffle Infused Evo
Infused with the rich flavour of truffle.
Vittoria Coffee Beans 1kg
High-quality coffee beans for the perfect brew.
Truffle Salt
Enhance your dishes with this luxurious seasoning.
Truffle Powder
Luxurious powder infused with the rich flavour of truffle.
Black Truffle Oil
Infused with the earthy essence of truffle, elevating dishes to new heights.
Sabato Truffle Drizzle
Rich truffle infused drizzle to elevate your dishes.
Castello Aceto Balsamico
A rich balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy.
Deli
Cornichon Pickles
Tangy pickles made from cornichons.
Quince Paste
Sweet and fragrant quince paste, perfect for pairing with cheese or crackers.
Spicy Tomato and Onion Chutney
Tangy and flavorful condiment made with tomatoes and onions. [Spicy]
Mixed Pitted Olives
1kg.
Dolce
Tiramisu
Take home poirtion.
Street Food (Cicchetti)
Caprese Pomodoro
Sandwich with focaccia,pistachio pesto,tomato, mozarella, rocket, balsamic glaze
Mortadella
Focaccia, pistachio pesto, smoked treccia, mortadella
Ham
Sandwich with focaccia, ham supreme, mozzarella, fresh tomato.
Formaggio
Grilled cheese sandwich.
Pane E Stracciatella
Toasted sourdough of the day with stracciatella cheese. Italian style breakfast.
Pane E Burro
Toasted sourdough of the day and butter.
Sardine Toast
Toasted sourdough, sardines, salsa verde and tomatoes.
Pane, Uovo and Prosciutto
Toasted sourdough, fried egg and prosciutto.
Vinnie
Toasted sourdough with fresh tomato.
Fresh Burrata
Fresh focaccia and burrata sandwich,pistachio pesto, rocket, chilli oil.
Funghi
Toasted focaccia sandwich, confit mushrooms, caramelised onion ricotta, rocket
Today’s Special
Surprise today special sandwich in fresh focaccia
Tonno
Toasted focaccia, chunky tuna mayo, fresh tomato, rocket
Bossi sausage
Toasted focaccia, homemade pork sausage, smoked provolone, salsa verde, rocket
Insalata
Caprese Insalata
Tomato salad, stracciatella cheese, extra virgin olive oil and basil.
Panzanella Insalata
Heirloom tomato salad, capers, Bossi croutons, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, olives, cucumber and basil.
Caeser
Chicken, cos lettuce , croutons, anchovies, egg and pancetta salad.
Insalata Estiva
Fresh salad with burrata, rock melon, rocket, prosciutto and basil.
Salumi Boards
Two Meats One Cheese
Served with bread. Consult with our friendly staff on what meat and cheese you would like.
Three Meats Two Cheeses
Served with bread. Consult with our friendly staff on what meat and cheese you would like.
Juices
Apple Juice
Freshly squeezed juice made from apples.
Santa Vittoria Italian Still Water
Still Italian water, perfect for pairing with your meal.
Santa Vittoria Italian Sparking Water
Sparkling Italian water with a crisp, refreshing taste.
Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed juice from oranges.
Carrot Juice
Freshly squeezed juice made from carrots.
Pineapple Juice
Freshly squeezed juice from ripe pineapples.
Orange, Beetroot and Carrot Juice
Freshly squeezed juice blending orange, beetroot and carrot for a refreshing taste.
Santa Vittoria Italian Soda
A classic Italian soda with a crisp, refreshing taste.
Coffees
Babyccino
A foamy drink for kids, topped with a sprinkle of chocolate powder.
Espresso
Rich and intense coffee shot.
Long Black
Strong and rich espresso-style coffee.
Flat White
Rich and velvety coffee drink.
Latte
Rich and velvety espresso-style coffee drink.
Cappuccino
Rich and smooth espresso-style coffee drink.
Mocha
Rich and smooth coffee drink with a chocolatey twist.
Hot Chocolate
Rich and creamy beverage to warm your day.
Macchiato
Rich and intense espresso shot topped with a dollop of frothed milk.
Iced Latte
Rich and creamy coffee drink served over ice.
Iced Chocolate
Rich and creamy chocolate drink served chilled.
Teas
Black Teas
Strong and rich black tea leaves for a perfect brew.
Herbed Teas
Herbal infusion with a soothing aroma.
Rooibos
Caffeine-free herbal tea with a nutty flavour.
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Against typical prices in Auckland
- Long black Typical in Auckland: $5.00 $6.50
- Flat white Typical in Auckland: $5.90 $6.50
- Margherita pizza Typical in Auckland: $26.00 $32.50
- Short black Typical in Auckland: $5.00 $5.85
- Hot chocolate Typical in Auckland: $6.00 $7.15
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