UPDATE JUNE 2026 : Pasta Paradiso is closed for the winter. They have another shop at Made Market, 401 Grey Street Hamilton, NZ 3195
Fresh handmade Italian pasta· Raglan
There are not many places in a town this size where the pasta is made by hand every single day — from scratch, in multiple varieties. Pasta Paradiso brings genuine Italian craft to Bow Street, with egg, vegan and squid ink pasta paired with homemade sauces. If you’re after a proper sit-down dinner in Raglan, this is one of the best options in town.
Fresh Italian Pasta in Raglan
- Every pasta made fresh by hand daily — egg, vegan and squid ink varieties, paired with homemade sauces
- Authentic Italian approach to a small-town setting — the kind of quality you’d expect in a city, right on Bow Street
- Seasonal specials that change regularly — past highlights include a gnocchi special that sells out fast
- One of Raglan’s top-rated dinner restaurants — #3 on Restaurant Guru, with a loyal following of locals and visitors alike
- Perfect for a date night, a post-surf dinner, or anyone who wants something more substantial than takeaway
Good to know
- Takes a winter break annually — check @pasta_paradiso_nz on Instagram for current dates before visiting