About Scopa
Scopa Caffe Cucina – great traditional pizza, legend Italian hot chocolate – cornerstone of a vibrant Cuba St community…
Brothers Leonardo and Lorenzo Bresolin arrived on site May 2006 and together with their father, Remiro, raised Scopa to become a favourite with Wellingtonians and visitors alike.
Remiro arrived from Venice, Italy in the 60’s and with him came an Italian passion for food, wine, art and life as well as his dream to open “the greatest Italian restaurant”. He was the first to introduce pizza to the innocent public of Wellington and then opened Il Casino in 1972, embodiment of his restaurant dream. Cavaliere Bresolin (an Italian knighthood bestowed for his support of the Italian community and international relations) set pioneering standards in Wellington hospitality – and his famed Il Casino brought world class dining to the new emerging dining culture of Wellington.
His passing in 2007 was the end of an era, and the beginning of new dreams for his sons Leonardo and Lorenzo. Both born and raised in Wellington, they proudly call Wellington home. Having been raised in their father’s restaurant they cut their teeth in the game at a very young age. Both brothers spent time abroad in their late teens, travelling and working around Europe, but returning to carry the traditions of their father in their celebration of food, wine, art and life.
Having established Scopa, they have now added the fêted eatery Duke Carvell’s Swan Lane Emporium in the Cuba precinct and Crazy Horse The Steakhouse on Willis Street. Duke Carvell’s is a return to European roots and a showcase for the foods and wines of the Mediterranean. Crazy Horse recognises culture closer to home, a presentation of New Zealand’s world recognised meats and wines.
Our doors are open every day of the week from 9am until late and we always have something to offer! Serving up lunch from 11am till 3pm and dinner from 5pm until late. Scopa is also known for classic Italian pizza available all day, all afternoon…and late into the night. Eat in or takeaway.
