New owner, Vicki Bridgstock explains she has kept six of the ‘Little Red Kitchen Favourites’ and a few others that a pizza restaurant can’t do without – such as the ham and pineapple, supreme, pepperoni and vegetarian. 

“I also devised six Italian pizzas that people are really loving,” says Vicki. 

There is the Salsiccia, using locally-made Italian sausage with Italian herbs, red wine and garlic on a pizza with roasted red peppers and red onion. Also Funghi Bianco pizza, which is made with local mushrooms and thyme on a bechamel sauce base with white truffle oil.

She also makes her own lasagne, Bolognaise and cannelloni and the desserts.

Weekly specials may include Chicken Cacciatore or Italian Lamb Shanks, and entrees like Baked Ricotta or Arrancini Balls.

“My home-made Minestrone kept many people warm over our cold winter months,” says Vicki.

“I have the best team of staff. Maddie, Shane and John on pizzas, Ely is our made-to-order pasta king, and Alena and I work out front. I am very proud to provide employment for these wonderful people”.

For the kids

There are activities for the kids and their meals come with a free gelati or ice cream. Food prices have been kept affordable for families.

‘Family Fun Night’ on a Wednesday night is all you can eat pizza and pasta, with free gelati or ice cream for kids and $5 beer and wine for adults. There is even a few rounds of trivia so you can win a prize.

They’ve also hosted kids birthday parties, they put up balloons and even give the birthday person a little gift.

“We would love to become a great place where you can celebrate any special occasion. There is no charge for bringing in a birthday cake (‘cakeage’) – or I can even organise one if needed.”

Live music

They feature live (mainly local) music on a Saturday night.

From October 5,  Friday night has a “Happy Hour” with $5 beer and wine and cheese, garlic and olives as well as Margherita pizza slices to go with the drinks.