‘Hip new’ Southport restaurant serves up cheese wheels, puff pizza bread

FIRST LOOK: House-made focaccia, 48-hour fermented pizza and boozy slushies are on the menu at a new Southport Italian restaurant. Find out when it opens and the surprise location

Tableside cheese wheels, 48-hour fermented pizza, house-made focaccia and boozy slushies will be on the menu at the city’s “hip new” Italian restaurant.

Mozza Mozza kitchen and bar will open this Saturday from 5pm at the former Carmody’s Restaurant site inside Southport Sharks.

A four-metre tall olive tree will be the centerpiece of the 160-seat family-friendly dining spot, serving up classic Italian dishes with a side of disco tunes.

Owner Dave Galvin unveiling the brand-new 160 seat venue, Mozza Mozza. Picture: Glenn Hampson

Delivering menu highlights such as Mozza puff pizza bread, Nonna’s meatballs and crab spaghetti will be Chef Hat Award winner and Gold Coast local Mitch Chesterton.

The head chef has worked in multiple top-flight restaurants including Alchemy, Peak Dining at Iceworks in Paddington and was also the chef/owner of Iku in Burleigh.

Mozza Mozza head chef Mitch Chesterton. Picture: supplied

Mozza Mozza’s owner is well-known hospitality identity Dave Galvin of Crafty’s Sports Bar.

Mr Galvin said his new venture was created to offer share-style Italian food for families and groups.

“It’s all about classic, family-style dishes served with a little bit of theatre,” he said.

Owner Dave Galvin unveiling the brand-new 160 seat venue, Mozza Mozza. Picture: Glenn Hampson

“With an 18-seat private dining room – the only one north of Broadbeach – and sprawling seating throughout, Mozza Mozza is intentionally well equipped for groups, celebrations and parties.

“And we’ll be throwing in some 80s music and disco tunes to add to the atmosphere.”

The restaurant will open for lunch from Friday to Sunday 11.30am to 3pm and dinner from Wednesday to Sunday 5pm til late.