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MariLuca Ristoro's Thorndon dining room is tucked down a small Mulgrave Street alley behind vine-covered walls, close to the Parliament end of town but removed from its busier streets. The site previously housed Maria Pia's Trattoria, and the MariLuca name has remained through a later change of ownership. Jeoffrey and Yasmin Bisa took over in 2016, preserving the warm, personal style of service while shaping the restaurant around Jeoffrey's long Mediterranean and Wellington cooking experience.

The kitchen describes its food as inter-regional Italian, with freshness and simplicity carrying more weight than elaborate presentation. Fresh pasta is a particular strength: pappardelle comes with braised duck, while fettuccine is paired with a slow beef ragù. Porcini-mushroom risotto uses Carnaroli rice, parmesan and truffle oil for a meat-free main that still has depth, allowing a table to explore several Italian regions and textures without leaving the restaurant's traditional frame.

Classic main courses give the menu a reassuring centre. Saltimbocca alla Romana layers veal with Parma ham and sage, while Mediterranean chicken is chargrilled with oregano, citrus and garlic. Fish of the day provides a lighter route, and rosemary-roasted potatoes, spinach, green beans or salad keep the accompaniments direct. These plates show the kitchen's preference for recognisable combinations handled carefully rather than buried under too many competing elements.

Weekday lunch adds hand-tossed, thin-crust pizza with a crisp, bubbly edge and the restaurant's own tomato sauce. For larger gatherings, customisable set menus bring pasta, risotto, chicken, veal and fish into an organised two- or three-course meal, with tiramisu or vanilla panna cotta to finish. MariLuca's private Capana room gives those group meals a more intimate setting, while ordinary reservations remain well suited to a quiet lunch or a lingering Thorndon dinner.

Address: 55-57 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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MariLuca Ristoro Menu

Antipasti (Starters)

Suppli’ (2pcs)
$19

In-house tomato, basil risotto balls with stringy mozzarella..

Salumi Misti
$24

Prosciutto, salami, mortadella with crostini.

Bruschetta del Giorno (4pcs)
$24

Grilled bread with seasonal toppings (Gluten free bread +$2.00)

Grigliata Impanata di Pesce
$28

Grilled prawn, squid and mussels in herbed bread crumbs, Sicilian dressing.

Antipasto Misto ( for two)
$39

Mixed cold cuts, cheese, sundried tomatoes, marinated grilled artichokes, eggplant, olives, bread.

Olives
$8

Primi Piatti (Pastas & Risotto)

Pappardelle con Anatra
$38.90

Large pasta ribbons with braised duck sauce.

Gnocchi ai Due Formaggi e Pistacchio
$37.90

In-house potato gnocchi with mascarpone, parmesan and pistachio sauce.

Linguine ai Gamberoni
$37.90

Flat spaghetti like pasta, white wine, chilli, garlic, prawns, tomato, olives.

Fettuccini alla Bolognese
$36.90

Fresh pasta ribbons with beef ragu sauce

Spaghetti alla Carbonara
$36.90

Spaghetti, guanciale, black pepper, pecorino and egg sauce

Risotto ai Funghi Porcini
$36.90

Carnaroli rice with mushroom, parmesan, truffle oil, pea tendril, garlic.

Secondi Piatti (Main Courses)

All main courses are served with rosemary roasted potatoes

Saltimbocca a’ la Romana
$47.90

Veal scaloppine with Parma ham, sage, white wine sauce, buttered green beans.

Agnello alla Griglia con Bagna Cauda
$49.90

Rosemary & garlic marinated chargrilled lamb rump, medium rare, bagna cauda dressing, roast baby carrots.

Controfiletto di Manzo all’Aceto Balsamico
$49.90

Grilled beef sirloin, reduced balsamic, green salad or grilled mushroom.

Pollastrello alla Mediterranea
$46.90

Grilled half chicken, garlic, oregano, citrus, thyme, cherry tomato, garlic spinach.

Pesce del Giorno

Please ask our wait staff for our Fish of the day. Price: Market Price

Contorni (Side dishes)

Bread Sourdough (4slices)
$10

( Olive oil and balsamic vinegar +$3.00)

Insalata
$13

Mesculin greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, in-house balsamic dressing, parmesan, red radish.

Patate arrosto con Rosmarino
$14

Roast potatoes with rosemary.

Verdure Saltate
$14

Sautéed in olive oil, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, onions

Dolci (Desserts)

Tiramisu
$19

“The classic”

Torta di Arancia
$19.90

In-house almond orange cake with dulce de leche gelato.

Sorbetto (DF)
$18

Three scoops of sorbet.

Gelato Misto
$18.90

Three scoops of mixed gelato, strawberry, pistachio, hazelnut.

Vaniglia Affogato
$16

Two scoops vanilla gelato, shot of Espresso (with Liqueur + $4.50)

Formaggi Misti con Frutta
$36

Mixed Italian cheeses with fruits and bread.

Lunch – Antipasti (Starter)/Contorni (Sides)

Salumi Misti
$24

Prosciutto, salami, mortadella, bread

Patate arrosto con Rosmarino
$14

Roast potatoes with rosemary

Insalata
$13

Mesculin mix, cherry tomato, cucumber, red radish, balsamic dressing, parmesan.

Bread Sourdough (4slices)
$10

(Olive oil and balsamic vinegar +$3.00)

Olives
$8

Lunch – Pasta (Served with Penne)

Pomodoro e Basilico
$22

Tomato sauce, butter, garlic, basil, parmesan.

Tonno
$23

Tomato sauce, butter, garlic, white wine, tuna, basil.

Putanesca
$24

Tomato sauce, butter, garlic, capers, olives, anchovy, chili, white wine.

Al Funghi
$27

Mushroom, butter, garlic, onion, cream, parmesan, parsley.

Al Broccoli
$24

Tomato sauce, butter, broccoli, garlic, white wine, anchovy, chili, parmesan.

Lunch – Chef’s Pasta Fresca

Pappardelle con Anatra
$38.90

Large pasta ribbons with braised duck sauce.

Gnocchi ai Due Formaggi e Pistacchio
$37.90

Potato gnocchi with mascarpone, parmesan and pistachio sauce.

Fettuccini alla Bolognese
$36.90

Fresh pasta ribbons with beef ragu sauce.

Linguine ai Gamberoni
$37.90

Flat spaghetti like pasta, white wine, chilli, garlic, prawns, tomato, olives.

Lunch – Main Course

Saltimbocca di Pollo
$46.90

Chicken scaloppine with Parma ham, sage, white wine sauce, buttered green beans.

Pesce del Giorno

Please ask our wait staff for our Fish of the day. Price: Market price

Lunch – Pizza (We serve approximate 10” size)

We serve approximate 10” size

Margherita
$22

Tomato sauce, oregano, mozzarella.

Salami
$24

Tomato sauce, salami, mozzarella.

Napoli
$23

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovy, olives.

Prosciutto Cotto e Fungi
$25

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, cooked ham, mushroom.

Quattro Formaggi
$24

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola, brie, parmesan.

Quattro Stagioni
$26

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, olives, mushroom, artichoke.

Lunch – Dolci (Desserts)

Tiramisu “The classic”
$19
Gelato Misto
$18.90

Three scoops of mixed gelato, strawberry, pistachio, chocolate.

Vaniglia Affogato
$16

Two scoops vanilla gelato, shot of Espresso (with Liqueur + $4.50)

Aperitivi

$13 /30ml

Aperol
$13
Campari
$13
Martini Rosso
$13
Martini Bianco
$13

Birre

Peroni Nastro Azzurro
$13
Menabrea Premium Lager
$14
Tuatara Pale ale
$12
Tuatara Pilsner
$12

Cocktails

Spritz: Aperol / Campari / Limoncello
$20
Kir Pètillant
$20
Bellini
$20
Greenall’s London Dry, Indian Tonic
$17

Rossi (Italian Reds)

Barbera d’Asti “Fiulot” D.o.c.g. Prunotto 2023 Piemonte
Gl. $20 / Bt. $89

Red cherries and red flowers. Medium bodied with soft tannins. Perfect with pastas and game sauces.

Barolo D.o.c.g. Prunotto 2019 Piemonte
Bt. $298

The king of red wines with violets and red roses petals. Nebbiolo at its best…. Seductive and permanent flavors.

Amarone della Valpolicella “Bixio” D.o.c.g 2017 Veneto
Bt. $149

Full-bodied, tannic, dark cherry, ripe plum, ripe cranberry and light fig notes, spicy, warm, long. Perfect pair with game, grilled and braised red meats, mature cheeses.

Rosso Veronese “Regolo” I.g.t Sartori 2021 Veneto
Gl. $19 / Bt. $89

Valpolicella ripasso style, full bodied red! Plum jam, tobacco, chocolate. Silky on the palate with warm finish.

Bianchi Locali (NZ Whites)

Rose ‘Pond Paddock’ 2022 Martinborough
Gl. $14 / Bt. $68

Light creamy texture with crisp acidity, a little tannin, plenty of red fruit flavors, dry finish

Toru ‘Te Whare Ra’ 2023 Marlborough
Gl. $15 / Bt. $70

Blend of Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Pinot gris. Multi-layered palate with flavors of Mango, citrus, red apple and lychee with lingering spiciness.

Chardonnay ‘Charles Wiffen’ 2023 Marlborough
Gl. $15 / Bt. $69

White and Yellow stonefruits, citrus, fruit, nuts and creamy barrel element

Sauvignon Blanc ‘Caythorpe’ 2024 Marlborough
Gl. $14 / Bt. $66

Concentrated and intense aromas of white floral and gooseberry fruit, dry to taste and a long lingering finish.

Distillati

Greenall’s Original Gin
Sgl. $13 / Dbl. $18
Hendrick’s Original
Sgl. $15 / Dbl. $21
Remy Martin V.S.O.P.
Sgl. $16 / Dbl. $24
Bas Armagnac “Laristan” XO
Sgl. $14 / Dbl. $21

Liquori

$13 /30ml

Frangelico
$13
Amaretto
$13
Sambuca
$13

Caffe’

White / Tea
$6
Black / Tea
$5
Mocha
$7

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