Pizza & Gelato, $110K Profit, Local Fav

About this Business for Sale in Waiheke Island

Authentic Italian Pizza, Pasta & Gelato

Own a slice of Italy, right here on Waiheke. This is a rare opportunity to grab a well-loved, high-margin, low-hours business in a location people pay to visit.

La Dolce Vita runs just 4 days a week during the quieter winter months—but ramps up trade over summer with extended hours to capture the island’s booming tourist traffic. It’s smart, efficient, and profitable year-round.

With average sales of $10,500 per week even in off-peak trading, this is an absolute gem. A working owner can bank $110,000+ annually, and there’s plenty of upside. Extend regular hours, push dine-in trade, expand gelato or pasta production—whatever you want. The systems are in place, the gear is quality, and the recipes are spot on.

Business Highlights
• 4-day operation in winter - Thurs–Sun only
• $10.5k weekly sales on limited hours!
• $110,000+ surplus to a working owner
• Premium equipment Gelato machine, milk pasteuriser, pasta extruder (bronze dies)
• Pizza, Pasta, Gelato - Proven, simple, high-demand menu
• Trained staff - Pasta chef with visa through 2029
• Reputation - Excellent local reviews & community support
• Growth options - Cover terrace, expand hours, dine-in service
• Lifestyle location - Stunning Waiheke setting

Why Buy Now?
• Summer is coming = huge tourist uptick
• Extended trading hours = higher revenue
• Waiheke locals keep this business ticking year-round
• Rent is low, menu is simple, brand is loved
• Full training available—no need to be Italian (just pretend)

This is your chance to live and work in paradise with a business that actually makes sense. Minimal hours, strong profit, real community support—and all the smells of fresh espresso, hot dough, and sweet gelato.

Asking $230,000 + stock

Buy now, be ready for the summer rush. Don’t overthink it—this is pizza, not philosophy.

Max Wensauer, 021 256 6269, max.wensauer@linkbusiness.co.nz

Agency reference #: EL04921