OUR STORY

Nestled in Aucklands Uptown, Delissimo…

Delissimo is proud to use local ingredients. We use Fresh NZ vegetables, NZ lamb, prime beef and chicken. Our eggs are only free-range meaning your get the best quality in flavour with each dish.

Our espresso coffee is from our local partners, Atomic. Freshly roasted in Auckland, Atomic espresso are found just down the road from us in near by Kingsland.

Zan

Owner

I have been in the hospitality industry since 1988 starting in a little pizza place in Macedonia the opening my own restaurant the following year. I moved to NZ in 1997 and worked my first job in a restaurant in Mission Bay. Some years later, I opened my first delicatessen with a partner in Parnell named Vela Deli. In 2004 we started Delissimo Delicatessen in Queens Arcade Downtown Auckland but with trade booming, we needed a bigger premise. Discovering 48 New North Road Eden Terrace, Delissimo has had it’s doors opened 2014 and still going strong.

My biggest enjoyment is working with our customers and staff every day. I love hearing the stories from the people of Eden Terrace who have a special and deep connection with this community.

Milena

Barista

Working in Macedonia as a young waitress, I really enjoyed the social atmosphere that comes with the hospitality environment. I first traveled to Malta continuing my work but it was New Zealand where I discovered my passion for making coffee. Working alongside some great baristas, I was able to learn the delicate and wonderful way New Zealanders have their coffee. It’s great seeing Eden Terrace locals stop by to grab a regular snack, coffee, breakfast or lunch on a daily basis.

Every day is the kind of the same but different. Each customer has their staple coffee yet, their stories and conversation are always unique. I love having those conversations!

Arinela

Chef

Originally from Croatia, I have always loved to cook and actually wanted to become a chef from a early age. As I started working young in hospitality, I managed to learn from my foundations from the people I worked with. My passion is about making people happy and when you see their happy faces after they try my food, it makes my passion that little bit more special. A while ago I was inspired by a quote said by a chef “you can literally make a difference to your life by eating good food”; and now, that is my goal everyday in the kitchen.

I love to put my heart into every meal as I know it creates that dining experience just that much better for the customer.