Fresh pasta on Emerson Street
“Hands down the best pasta we have ever tasted.”
Open for dinner most nights
Freshly made. ILONA pasta is a family-run Italian restaurant on Emerson Street, Napier, and all the pasta is made fresh in the kitchen.
- Gluten-free pastaEvery pasta dish except the lasagna can be made with tapioca and rice flour pasta.Not recommended for severe gluten allergies: the kitchen isn't fully gluten free.
- Easy to get inWheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet.
- At home tooPick-up and delivery through Delivereasy.
Starters
- Bruschetta with Feta CheeseGrilled breads with home-made balsamic caramelised onion, sun-dried tomatoes, feta and fresh parsley.
- Burrata SaladHomemade glazed balsamic, green leaves, sliced tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, crushed pistachios.
- Deep Fried CalamariMixed spiced calamari, Chef's lemon bliss pickle and aioli.
Chef's PastaAll pasta is made fresh in the kitchen.
- Pork Belly FettucciniRoasted pork belly, mushrooms, fresh cream sauce, truffle paste, parmesan snow, mixed herbs and parsley.
- Seafood SpaghettiPrawns, calamari and mussels in pomodoro sauce, topped with fish roe, basil, parsley and extra virgin olive oil.
- Bestie Is BackFettuccini with mixed herbs and marinated chicken in a creamy sauce with bacon, mushrooms, parmesan snow and parsley.
“I got the “Bestie” and it was to DIE for.”
Classic Pasta
- Spaghetti Bolognese GF on requestSavoury beef mince in a rich pomodoro sauce with parmesan snow, extra virgin olive oil, basil and parsley.
- Fettuccine CarbonaraGrilled bacon with fresh cream sauce, parmesan snow and parsley.
- LasagnaBeef ragu with homemade béchamel, parmesan snow, olive oil, fior di latte mozzarella, basil and parsley.
- Mama DramaCasarecce with spicy pomodoro, capsicum, peas and fried aubergine, parmesan snow, basil, parsley and olive oil.
“Amazing home made pasta. Highly recommend the lasagne and my husband loved the carbonara.”
Salads and sides
- House Salad VeganMesclun, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, roasted pistachios, glazed balsamic and olive oil.
- Garlic Butter BreadBaguette with garlic butter, mixed herbs and parsley.
- FriesWith aioli or ketchup.
- Lemon PickleChef's special zingy lemon bliss.
Dessert
- TiramisuGuests also write about a crème brûlée with lemon sorbet: ask what's on the night.
“We also had the crème brûlée which was rich and smooth and full of caramel and vanilla notes.”
Eating at home? ILONA's pasta comes to you for pick-up or delivery through Delivereasy.
Order on DelivereasyFind the door
80A Emerson StreetNapier South, Napier 4110
Look for the ILONA PASTA sign under the verandah, over the H.B. Chambers doorway.
Hours
Open for dinner most nights
| Monday | 5:30–10 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–10 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–10 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am–3 pm, 5:30–10 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30–10 pm |
