An Italian restaurant in Como with has been given a new life under Italian-born owner Aljosa Cok, who opened Cucina 91 late last year with a promise of “authentic, simple Italian food done just right.”

Mr Cok, who worked as a pizza chef and restaurant manager in both Italy and Perth, said he dined at the restaurant a year ago when it was called Casa Delizia and was “pretty disappointed with the service and food,” but knew the location and venue had potential.

After another short-lived stint which “only lasted four months and shut the doors overnight,” the restaurant sat empty for eight months before Mr Cok stepped in.

Mr Cok took over in December and said he wanted to bring “fresh air” to the site.

“It took us a while to get the place up and running because it was pretty well done ...

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