Big-Hearted Bella Venezia

Image source: Photographer Megan Gill

The brilliance of Bella Venezia Mooloolaba shone bright for a special fundraiser as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Deb Caruso knew a memorable afternoon would ensue.

When not winning awards or accolades, Bella Venezia Restaurant Mooloolaba is busy giving back to its community. The latest fundraising event marked the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a fundraising lunch for SunnyKids. Thanks to the generosity of guests, supporters and prize donors, $11,000 was raised to help local kids and families in crisis through SunnyKid’s Transitional Housing Project.

With almost 3,000, 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, the passionate and dedicated restaurant team continue to attract accolades for its Chef’s Hat award winning cuisine, 550+-label wine list and slick service dishing up an exceptional experience everytime.

Recently recognised as one of the Best of Queensland Experience by Tourism and Events Queensland, this Italian powerhouse led by the formidable duo of Kristine and Todd Young has also been announced as Finalists in two categories for the 2025 Australian Restaurant & Catering Awards – Queensland for both Formal Italian (an award it won in 2022 and 2023) and Premium Dining categories.

Good luck, you’re already winners to us and the community you serve!

DON’T MISS

A Journey to Italy – Chef’s Hat 7 Step Tasting Menu, Saturday 26 July, noon.

Embark on a journey to Italy with Bella Venezia’s Chef’s Hat Signature 7-Step Tasting Menu as part of The Curated Plate. Experience exquisite dishes crafted from locally sourced produce, perfectly curated to deliver a lunch experience like no other presented by Executive Chef Ben Achurch. $129 per person.

Visit www.bellavenezia.com.au to book.

About the Author /

deb@innoosamagazine.com.au

Deb has 25+ years' experience providing strategic communications and brand reputation advice to clients in the government, business and not-for-profit clients. She is passionate about Noosa and is an active member of her community, providing PR to Slow Food Noosa and other clients. Her passion lies in working with small businesses to help them succeed. She is planning to release the Tastes of Noosa cookbook with Matt Golinski in 2019.

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