LIVE THE TROPICAL ISLAND DREAM

Caffé Dell’ Isola is an original pizzeria-gelateria located on Magnetic Island that is a favourite among locals and tourists. The business is located in the Arcadia Village at 7 Marine Parade which is nestled between Alma and Geoffrey Bays. Being only a step from the beach and its large outdoor dining deck shaded by palms and mango trees, the business is truly surrounded by a tropical wonderland.

The vendors (Alberto and Lucia Calabrese) established Café Dell Isola in 2009. After travelling the world and realising that there’s no better place than Magnetic Island, they decided to make the island their home.

Lucia’s vibrant Brazilian charm and Alberto’s superb Neapolitan cooking make the perfect working combination. The Calabrese family brought genuine Southern Italian and Neapolitan flavours to the island. The BYO restaurant has gained a great reputation for its mouth-watering wood fired pizzas, pastas, gelati, breakfast and more which are all made fresh on premises.

Business Hours

The vendors work full time in the business. The business trades 7 hours a week and the opening hours vary with the seasons.

Menu

Traditional Neapolitan Pizza 

Because the Pizzaiolo (pizza chef) Alberto comes from Naples, the business makes traditional Neapolitan pizzas. Handmade from the base up, these are baked straight on the stone. In true Neapolitan style, the pizzas are topped with fresh ingredients but do not add salt, pepper or chilli oil – or pineapple! 

Alberto makes the dough on the premises each day with only water, salt, yeast and flour. The dough proves twice over at least 24 hours. The pizzas then cook for three minutes in a superhot 400 degrees celcius pizza oven.

• Handmade Artisan Gelato

In Italy the most prized gelato is made fresh on the premises by the Gelataio. This is the artisan style of gelato making. Caffé Dell Isola makes new and original flavours daily from fresh and Italian ingredients. At any one time there are 16 gelati to choose from, including refreshing fruit sorbets (eg passionfruit, mango, and watermelon) and richer gelati flavours like spicy fig, tiramisu and chocolate.

• Hot Breakfasts

Lucia’s hot cooked breakfasts are sought after by many locals and tourists on the island. The Arcadia Hotel is directly next to the business and does not offer a breakfast service. Many of their visitors eat breakfast at Caffé Dell Isola.

• Artisan Bread

Beautiful home-made loaves are served with the cooked breakfast. An artisan baker is one trained to the highest ability to mix, ferment, shape and bake a handcrafted loaf, and Alberto is a master of his trade. Handmade panini are available on the menu with a choice of tasty fillings.

• Other delicious items on the menu include smoothies, salads, Italian espresso and fruit juices.

Alberto advises that he will be able to train the new owner in the art of his style of cooking (if desired).

Alberto makes the gelati in the neighbouring premises in the Arcadia Village. He is happy to still produce this for the new owner (if desired).

The business is being sold on a walk in walk out basis for $195,000 (reduced from $249,000!!).

To receive a full Sale Proposal, please complete and return the Confidentiality Agreement (click here to download). Alternatively, contact Susan Butler on 0419 905 463.