Piccolo Morso Bakery & Gelato Lounge | Fitzroy, New Plymouth

Located in the heart of Fitzroy, New Plymouth, Piccolo Morso Bakery & Gelato Lounge has become one of Taranaki’s most recognised bakeries, known for its handcrafted baking, award-winning custard squares, artisan breads, gourmet pies and house-made gelato. Since opening in 2008, the bakery has built a reputation for quality ingredients, traditional family recipes and creating everything fresh on site every day.

Already celebrated across New Zealand for its award-winning baking, Piccolo Morso has now added another impressive achievement to its growing list of accolades—a perfect 10/10 pie rating from food creator Kosmos.

The bakery’s famous pie impressed Kosmos enough to receive the highest score possible, placing Piccolo Morso among an exclusive group of New Zealand bakeries to earn a perfect 10/10. Featuring beautifully flaky pastry, rich, flavour-packed filling and exceptional craftsmanship, it’s become another reason pie lovers are making the journey to Fitzroy.

But Piccolo Morso is about far more than a single pie.

The bakery has earned national recognition for consistently producing exceptional baking across its entire range. From artisan sourdough and freshly baked breads to gourmet sandwiches, pastries, doughnuts and handcrafted gelato, every cabinet reflects the care and passion that has made Piccolo Morso a favourite with both locals and visitors. Their commitment to quality has also seen them share first place in New Zealand’s prestigious Great Custard Square Championship with their award-winning custard square.

Behind the bakery is third-generation baker Julia Kaur-Randhawa, whose passion for baking, mentoring future bakers and continually raising the standard has helped transform Piccolo Morso into one of New Zealand’s standout independent bakeries. Today the bakery is known not only for exceptional food, but also for investing in people and helping train the next generation of bakers.

Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, grabbing lunch, treating yourself to one of New Zealand’s best custard squares, enjoying a scoop of house-made gelato or searching for one of Taranaki’s standout pie destinations, Piccolo Morso delivers quality across the entire menu.

Conveniently located on Devon Street East in Fitzroy, it’s an easy stop for both locals and visitors exploring New Plymouth and the wider Taranaki region. It’s the kind of neighbourhood bakery that reminds you why independently owned bakeries continue to play such an important role in New Zealand communities.

If you’re passionate about discovering outstanding local food, Piccolo Morso deserves a place on your list. Sometimes the best food experiences aren’t found in fine dining restaurants—they’re found in hardworking local bakeries where quality, craftsmanship and community come together every single day.