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Italian feasts, seafood buffets and bubbles galore – where to treat Mum to the ultimate Mother’s Day Cucina Vivo The Star Italian feasts, seafood buffets and bubbles galore – where to treat Mum to the ultimate Mother’s Day Cucina Vivo The Star Italian feasts, seafood buffets and bubbles galore – where to treat Mum to the ultimate Mother’s Day Cucina Vivo The Star

Italian feasts, seafood buffets and bubbles galore – where to treat Mum to the ultimate Mother’s Day

Mother's Day is just around the corner and while flowers and candles are lovely, it appears that all most mums want is to spend some quality time with their children. Luckily for you, The Star Gold Coast is here to help with its bounty of top-notch restaurants. Primo places like Cucina Vivo and Garden Kitchen & Bar are set to treat mum to a delicious meal, some wine and, most importantly, a few hours of uninterrupted time with the ones she loves most. Here's a rundown of what's happening ...


In case you hadn’t already realised, Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday May 14. If you’re yet to make plans, fret not, as we know of a certain Broadbeach locale that has plenty of places where you can wine and dine mum. The Star Gold Coast has special Mother’s Day offers at some of its superb restaurants (as well as its day spa!), so you can be sure there will be something to suit every mum’s dining preferences.

Does your mum fancy an Italian feast? Look no further than Cucina Vivo’s indulgent three-course Italian lunch and two-hour beverage package. For $145 per person, you, mum and your loved ones can start with an antipasti platter brimming with prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano, marinated olives, grissini and seasonal fruit, alongside housemade mushroom arancini, rosemary and garlic focaccia and buffalo mozzarella. For mains, you can devour spaghetti marinara with king prawn, red snapper, calamari, Kinkawooka mussels and pipis, while a side salad of cherry tomatoes topped with aged red-wine vinegar, basil and ciabatta will keep things fresh. Last but certainly not least, finish off the perfect meal with a selection of small Italian-inspired desserts and gelato. Now, we know what you’re thinking, what about the two-hour drinks package? Well, you can wash down your meal with the likes of 821 sauvignon blanc, Dal Zotto ‘Pucino’ prosecco and Wolf Blass ‘Blass’ shiraz, as well as various beers and soft drinks. Lunch is between 12:30–3:00 pm, so book your table quick-sticks to avoid missing out.

If seafood is your mum’s love language, then Garden Kitchen & Bar is well worth a visit, especially considering she will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine with the purchase of a signature seafood platter. If Asian cuisine is more her style, fear not! She will also receive a complimentary glass of bubbles upon arrival when having dinner at Japanese restaurant Kiyomi and at yum cha house Uncle Su when enjoying lunch and dinner. More ocean-caught delights await at smorgasbord central Harvest Buffet, where for $129.90, mum can lap up a full seafood buffet lunch after being treated to canapes and a glass of sparkling upon arrival.

If you want to spoil your mum with a little bit of extra love, we recommend booking her in for a special Azure Spa & Fitness experience during the month of May. This sensory oasis will allow your mum to kick back, relax and be treated like a queen. Mum can bliss out with a full-body aromatic relaxation massage, followed by an express healthy glow facial for $260. To make a booking, call Azure Spa & Fitness on 07 5592 8501.

It’s official, you now have no excuse not to spoil your mum rotten this Mother’s Day. To book any of the above experiences, head to The Star Gold Coast’s website.

This article was created in partnership with our friends at The Star Gold Coast. The Star Gold Coast practises the responsible service of alcohol. 

To find out more about what’s on in the Gold Coast, head to our Event Guide.



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