Paddles Wins Best Restaurant for the Second Time

26 January 2019, Apia Samoa. CIBO, SERVIZIO, ATMOSFERA, DIVINO!  FOOD, SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE, DIVINE!

Family owned Paddles Restaurant in Matautu Apia has won the Samoa Tourism Awards Best Restaurant for the seond time, having taken it in 2017. Last year it was awarded to Scalinis.

The award was presented last night at a ceremony held at the Taumeasina Island Resort hosted by the Samoa Tourism Authority.

Paddles is unique in that it combines the two dynamic cultures of Samoa and Italy to set a high standard of food creativity. They specialise in Italian cuisines influenced from the northern regions of Italy and selected local favorites from Samoa.

Paddles is owned and operated by Eliseo and Afitu Rossi, together with their children Kelita, Dora and Giovanni. Their strong bond and love as a family is evident as they move eloquently through the restaurant, each with a different role to play in serving their clients.

A key element to the success of Paddles Restaurant is the excellent customer service and personal attention that is given to it’s patrons by co-owner and manager, Giovanni Rossi.

In his words, “Paddles has been a dream that fills our days and nights with so much fun and passion that sometimes we think it’s just magical! We have learnt so much since we moved here and there is much more to learn and understand.”

In complete humility Giovanni adds, “I feel honoured representing my family by simply carrying a tray or a plate. Family first and dreams can come true.”

Asked what it is like to work with his parents and siblings, Giovanni adds, “I am so blessed to work with Mama Rossi who always pushes me to be a better person.”

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