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17 November, 2022
The Taste of Italy story
BACK in 2002, a new pizza shop was opened in the brand new Clifton Beach Shopping Centre by our friend and chef Roberto, who had moved to this beautiful part of the country from Melbourne.
By day Roberto worked as a labourer on the shopping centre, and at night he made plans to open his pizza restaurant.
As soon as the dust settled, Roberto’s was opened with an authentic menu that echoed the flavours, smells and atmosphere of dining in an Italian trattoria.
Many years later Mario and Silvia bought Roberto’s, building on it’s success as the locals favourite place for pizza, adding table service and a liquor licence so guests can enjoy a glass with their lunch or dinner.
After renaming it ‘A Taste of Italy’, they added even more authentic flavours to the existing menu, perfecting dishes featuring fresh local seafood and finding great local produce for excellent Napoli sauce, refreshingly crisp salads and satisfying antipasti dishes.
In 2016, we were delighted to be voted as the best pizza by our locals, for which we say grazie mille! Since then, we’ve been doing what we do best; hand making our doughs and pasta, while ensuring the freshest and tastiest ingredients are used in every single dish.
We’re proud to have a great team of locals serving locals, and to have employed a number of young people from Clifton Beach and the Cairns area. Everyday we provide service with a smile to all our regulars and visitors, who enjoy an authentic Italian taste experience with high quality food that’s prepared by hand every day using the recipes and techniques handed down over generations.
We invite you to view our menu and order pick-up or arrange delivery for you and all your friends, or to come in and let our friendly team recommend a selection of specials and favourites that will satisfy every appetite!
